MC1000 User Manual version 2.1
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3. User Manual Version 2 1 E Certificate of Conformity World Time Solutions EC Declaration of Conformity O We World Time Solutions Limited of 6 Clinton Crescent Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 7JW UK in accordance with the following Directives 2006 95 EC The Low Voltage Directive 2004 108 EC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive hereby declare that Equipment NTP Time Reference System Model number MC1000 is in conformity with the applicable requirements of the following documents Ref No Title Edition Date BS EN 60950 1 Information Technology Equipment Safety 2006 BS EN 55022 Information Technology Equipment Radio 2006 disturbance characteristics class B BS EN 55024 Information Technology Equipment Immunity 2003 characteristics I hereby declare that the equipment named above has been designed to comply with the relevant sections of the above referenced specifications The system complies with all applicable Essential Requirements of the Directives CE Signed Name Anthony Honeyball Position Managing Director Date 22nd June 2010 Ref WTSCF2010 01 MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 29 World Time Solutions Limited 1st Floor Barclays House Gatehouse Way Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP19 8DB United Kingdom 44 0 1296 331428 sales worldtimesolutions com www worldtimesolutions com
4. click Install MC1000 Interface Software The MC1000 Interface will start automatically For troubleshooting advice please refer to appendix A 5 2 2 Controlling the MC1000 via the Interface software The MC1000 Interface software is arranged using a tabbed menu system with a separate tab provided for each of the main setup menus Additional tabs are also provided for status information and software updates Initially the status tab is displayed see figure 5 3 below Click on any of the other tab titles near the top of the window to access other tabs as shown in figures 5 4 5 6 An additional tab not shown is provided to access advanced settings see section 6 The software update tab is shown in Figure 7 1 see section 7 EE MC1000 Interface Status Network Setup Time Zone Remote Access Advanced Software Update This screen displays real time status information regarding the operation of the MC1000 NTP Time Reference System Synchronisation Source Status Active Time Source Sync 1 Sync Source 1 GPS 1000 Sync 1 Status Locked Sync 1 Info Satellites Viewed 07 Sync Source 2 Sync 2 Status Sync 2 Info No Sync Source Network Status Network Status Ntpd Running http www worldtimesolutions com Figure 5 3 MC1000 Interface application Status tab 12 MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 Section 5 Remote access EE MC1000 Interface Statu
5. multi function switches can be used to move between values EEEEEEI a FEE i d MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 15 7 Software updates Occasionally updated software versions may become available for the MC1000 The updated software may include capability upgrades or enhancements Linux revisions or updates due to changes in time zone daylight saving rules Updated software revisions are available at the World Time Solutions web site http www worldtimesolutions com The MC1000 is based around two distinct processing architectures both requiring different software versions The timing software software versions MC1000T_x x incorporates the synchronisation and time count user interface and time zone calculation code and is installed via the USB interface The network software software versions MC1000L_x x incorporates the Linux NTP and network interface code and is installed using both the USB interface and a TFTP server running on your local network 7 1 Applying a timing software update The following details the procedure to update the timing software version in the MC1000 Updated timing software versions should be loaded into the MC1000 via the USB connection using the MC1000 Interface software application Before commencing this procedure the updated software version MC1000T_x x should be obtained from the World Time Solutions web site http www worldtimesol
6. MC1000 network software files Enter the IP address of the TFTP server into the TFTP Server Address text fields When complete ensure the check box is ticked Click the Start Update Procedure button The replacement software files will now be downloaded from the TFTP server into the MC1000 across the local area network The Network Software Update Progress section details the procedures being performed and overall progress What is TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol TFTP is a basic file transfer protocol used to transfer files across a computer network Various software based TFTP server implementations are available for free of charge download Please visit the World Time Solutions web site http www worldtimesolutions com to obtain a list of recommended TFIP server implementations 18 MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 Section 7 Software updates Upon update completion click the Exit button EE MC1000 Network Software Update Network Software Pre Installation Check List To enable the MC1000 network software to be updated the following requirements must be met Please confirm all requirements before proceeding with the update procedure to ensure a trouble free installation C Ensure that the MC1000 has a functioning netwok connection J Check that the TFTP server is operational and has access to the MC1000 network software files O Ent
7. PLEASE NOTE n order to prevent possible network setup conflicts it is recommended that the MC1000 is not connected to the network before the Network Setup Procedure in section 3 has been completed The MC1000 should be connected to an Ethernet switch hub on a TCP IP network The MC1000 has a 10BASE T 100BASE TX auto sensing Ethernet port and should be connected to the network using the supplied CAT5 patch cable or similar MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 5 3 Network setup The Ethernet port enables the MC1000 to be connected to a TCP IP network via an Ethernet switch or hub see section 2 4 The network interface may be programmed to operate with DHCP enabled or disabled When DHCP operation is enabled the MC1000 attempts to obtain network address settings automatically from a DHCP server on the network With DHCP disabled network address settings are manually entered into the unit The network settings may be adjusted following the procedures detailed below or alternatively via the USB interface and supplied MC1000 Interface software see section 5 2 for further details 3 1 How to enter the network setup menu The network setup menu can be accessed using the front panel switches as shown in the graphic below a2 L t 21 MAY 2889 DE SELECT MEHU NETWORK SETTIHGS n H i 16152142 UTC 1 THU 21 DHCP Disabled 3 2 Changing the DHCP setting
8. World Time Solutions Limited works with it s suppliers to ensure all products comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances ROHS directive For further information please visit our web site at www worldtimesolutions com rohs html DISPOSAL b Please dispose of this unit properly To minimize pollution and help protect the environment this unit should be recycled For further information and or to view a copy of the World Time Solutions Limited Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Policy please visit our web site at www worldtimesolutions com recycle html COPYRIGHT 2010 2015 World Time Solutions Limited All Rights Reserved All information contained within this document is the property of World Time Solutions Limited and cannot be used or reproduced by any person or company without written consent from World Time Solutions Limited World Time Solutions Limited reserves the right to make periodic amendments to the information in this document without notice TRADEMARKS Microsoft Windows Windows XP Vista and Windows 7 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries All other registered trademarks and trademarks are property of their respective owners SOFTWARE LICENCE This product contains both proprietary World Time Solutions Limited software and open source software The proprietary World Time Solutions Limited software is
9. at different angles LCD power save When enabled switches off liquid crystal display backlight if switches have not been active for 2 mins Table 6 1 Advanced Setup menu options 6 1 Accessing advanced setup The advanced setup configuration can be confirmed using the procedure shown in the diagram on the following page What is a leap second The average rotational speed of the earth is very slowly decreasing and therefore the average length of a solar day is very slowly increasing To enable time counts based on solar day observations to be kept in alignment with international time scales an extra second is occasionally added to UTC at the end of June or December Assuming the MC1000 is connected to a leap second capable antenna system leap seconds will be handled automatically with the leap second setting found in the Advanced Setup menu being adjusted up to one month in advance of the event See also What is UTC section 4 14 MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 Section 6 Advanced setup y q Some screens display read only values e g software versions others show values that may be adjusted If a particular setting can be adjusted the value will be flashing on the screen and the UP and DOWN multi function switches used to adjust the value If multiple values can be adjusted e g local time setup the LEFT and RIGHT
10. front and rear view of the MC1000 1 3 1 MC1000 front view MC1000 NTP TIME REFERE ICE SYSTEM STATUS Ahi ma SYNC EB SYNC2 SETUP ES NETWORK YIME SERVER psg Status switch Ne Function No Function Ps uspon 7 smwsweh 3 SmezsmustED 5 Setup sano 3 SmeismustED 9 BeMExtsuich 4 100BASE 1X status LED 10 Muttfunction switches e Liquid crystal display LCD 12 Rack mounting ears Table 1 1 Front panel functions 1 3 2 MC1000 rear view IEC Mains inlet MAC address 14 Serial number 17 Remote Synchronisation Port Sync 1 input 15 Ethernet connection 18 Remote Synchronisation Port Sync 2 input Table 1 2 Rear panel functions 2 MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 Section 1 Introduction 1 4 LCD time and status displays In normal operation the liquid crystal display LCD shows the local time the local date and the offset from UTC The MC1000 also has three status display screens accessible via the STATUS switch The status display screens show basic information from the connected antenna systems and the status of the network interface 1 4 1 Standard time and date display 19 19 Local time 21 Offset from UTC replaced by SYNC ERROR if the time has not been set Local date Daylight saving time indicator Table 1 3 Standard time and date display functions 1 4 2 Sync 1 amp S
11. 00 System Status Mozilla Firefox File Edit View History Bookmarks Tools Help 2c dar http 192 168 0 103 cgi bin status html 7 MC1000 System Status World Time Solutions MC1000 NTP Time Reference System Realtime System Status Information General System Status Active Time Source System Uptime 45 min Sync Input 1 Status Sync 1 Input Source GPS 1000 Sync 1 Status Locked Sync 1 Info Satellites Sync Input 2 Status Sync 2 Input Source Sync 2 Status Sync 2 Info No Sync Source Network Settings IP Address 92 03 Subnet 25 5 0 Gateway Address E i MAC Address DHCP Disabled Remote Access Telnet Enabled System Hardware Software Information Timing Software Release MC1000T_1 0 Linux Software Release MC1000L_1 0 Linux Kernel Version NTP Version 4 2 4p5 MC1000 Motherboard MC1000 Serial Number Version 1 0 For further information visit www worldtimesolutions com Done Figure 5 1 Example web page 5 1 2 Telnet access Telnet allows access to the internal file systems of the Linux operating system via a command line interface see side panel for further details Upon accessing the unit via Telnet a section of welcome text will be displayed explaining that any changes made via the Telnet interface will be lost when system power is removed as shown in the example below 192 168 0 103 23 Tera Term VT File Edit Setup Control Window Resize Help MCi88080 NT
12. MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual E worldtime SOLUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock DO NOT allow the MC1000 to be exposed to rain or moisture To avoid the risk of electric shock DO NOT open the enclosure This unit is designed to be installed into an equipment rack or on a suitable flat surface DO NOT install this product on an uneven surface To prevent damage to the unit clean ONLY with a dry cloth Use this product ONLY with the supplied power cord If the power cord becomes damaged consult a qualified electrician for advice The plug on the supplied power cord is intended to serve as a disconnect device The socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible CERTIFICATION CE In accordance with European Directives 2006 95 EC The Low Voltage Directive and 2004 108 EC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive the MC1000 is in conformity with the applicable requirements of BS EN 60950 1 2006 Information Technology Equipment Safety BS EN 55022 2006 Information Technology Equipment Radio disturbance characteristics class B and BS EN 55024 2003 Information Technology Equipment Immunity characteristics A copy of the EC Declaration of Conformity is included at the rear of this user manual Copies of the original document may be downloaded from our web site at www worldtimesolutions com RoHS COMPLIANCE
13. P Time Reference System The files you are about to access are stored in RAM Any changes made via this interface will be lost when power is removed from the MC18808 NIP Time Reference System Please refer to home readme txt or visit http www worldtimesolutions com for further details C1606 Figure 5 2 Telnet interface example What is Telnet Telnet is a communications protocol typically used to enable remote access to a networked computer via a command line interface Data transferred via the Telnet protocol is unencrypted and as such is typically only used in a low risk network environment The Telnet protocol is defined in RFC 854 available for download from http www rfc editor org 10 MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 Section 5 Remote access Information transmitted using the Telnet protocol is unencrypted therefore care should be exercised when using this function in certain applications Telnet access is disabled by default Please refer to section 5 1 3 for details of how to enable Telnet access 5 1 3 Enabling disabling HTTP Telnet access The MC1000 is supplied with HTTP access enabled and Telnet access disabled The graphic below shows how the current access settings can be confirmed and by way of example Telnet access enabled USE cate TO tte 5 2 Remote access via the USB interface The supplied MC1000 Interface software application e
14. Section 8 NTP authentication Press the ENTER switch again to exit the Key Management menu and return to the time screen MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 21 A Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution Time synchronisation Antenna not Check sync LEDs see synchronised section 2 2 3 Check sync status screen see section 1 4 Refer to antenna user guide Cabling fault Check sync LEDs see section 2 2 3 Refer to antenna user guide and section 2 2 2 Link LED not No connection to Check connection to illuminated network network switch hub Check CAT5 patch cable integrity Not responding to No connection to Check connection to NTP requests network network switch hub Check CAT5 patch cable integrity Linux not running Check network status screen see section 1 4 MC1000 time not set Refer to Time synchronisation error section above If not using an antenna system manually set local time and date see section 6 Unable to access No connection to Check connection to MC1000 web page network network switch hub Check CAT5 patch cable integrity Linux not running Check network status screen see section 1 4 HTTP access Enable HTTP access see disabled section 5 1 3 PC on different Contact network subnet to MC1000 administrator Unable to access No connection to Check connection to MC1000 via Telnet network network switch hub Check CAT5 patch cable integrity Linux not running Chec
15. allows the system to run the full NTP distribution 1 1 Quick start guide The following list of procedures can be used for rapid installation of the MC1000 Install the MC1000 into a 19 equipment rack or on a suitable surface see section 2 1 Install and connect a suitable antenna system to one of the remote synchronisation inputs see section 2 2 Connect the MC1000 to a suitable 100 240 VAC mains power supply see section 2 3 Enter the required network address settings or set the MC1000 for DHCP operation see section 3 Select the local time zone see section 4 1 amp appendix C Connect the MC1000 to your TCP IP Ethernet network via a network switch or hub see section 2 4 For optimal setup the following additional procedure should be performed Configure NTP authentication see section 8 Set Telnet amp HTTP remote access settings see section 5 1 1 2 Package contents The MC1000 is supplied with the following component parts MC1000 NTP Time Reference System IEC style mains lead CAT5 patch cable MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 1 Section 1 Introduction USB cable Rubber feet and 19 rack fixing bolts A4 user manual MC1000 Utilities and Microsoft NET framework CD ROMs The package may also contain the following Either one or two compatible antenna systems 1 3 Front amp Rear drawings The drawings below show the
16. ation Software Update tab In the section labelled Timing Software Version the current timing software version is shown Click the Browse button A File Open window will appear Select the recently downloaded file MC1000T x x and click Oper The new file version will now be displayed in the Replacement Timing Software Version text box Click the Start Update Procedure button The replacement software will now be uploaded into the MC1000 via the USB connection The Timing Software Update Progress section details the procedures being performed and overall progress Once the update is complete click on the Exit button EE MC1000 Timing Software Update Timing Software Version Current Timing Software Version MC1 O00T 1 nas Replacement Timing Software Version Timing Software Update Progress http www worldtimesolutions com Figure 7 2 MC1000 Timing Software Update window For troubleshooting advice please refer to appendix A MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 17 Section 7 Software updates 7 2 Applying a network software update The MC1000 network software version may be updated following the procedure detailed below The network software files are loaded into the MC1000 from a TFTP server on the local area network The update procedure is controlled via the USB connection and MC1000 Interface software application Befor
17. ches The table below details what may be achieved using the different access modes Network USB Network settings Local time zone Remote access Advanced settings Network status Antenna status Table 5 1 Remote access modes PLEASE NOTE Whilst it is possible to alter Linux system settings via the Telnet interface any changes will be lost when power to the unit is disrupted 5 1 Remote access via the network interface System status and setup information may be accessed via the network interface using the integrated web server or Telnet 5 1 1 HTTP web page access The MC1000 incorporates an integrated HTTP web server allowing system setup and status information to be accessed from a standard web browser on your local area network The web page shows information relating to attached antenna systems current network settings remote access availability and basic hardware software information To access the web page enter the IP address of your MC1000 into the address bar of a web browser as shown in the example below where 192 168 0 103 is the IP address of the MC 1000 http 192 168 0 103 An example web page is shown on the following page By default HTTP access is enabled Please refer to section 5 1 3 for details of how to disable HTTP access For troubleshooting advice please refer to appendix A MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 9 Section 5 Remote access MC10
18. d be fitted to the underside enabling the unit to be placed on a suitable surface 2 2 Remote synchronisation input connections The MC1000 has two remote synchronisation inputs for connection to compatible World Time Solutions Time Receiver systems The MC1000 is designed to operate with either one or two antenna systems connected In installations using two antenna systems the MC1000 uses the second antenna as a live backup system 2 2 1 Installing the antenna system The antenna system s should be installed as specified in the accompanying installation guide 2 2 2 Connecting the antenna system to the MC1000 The antenna system s should be connected to one of the Remote Synchronisation Inputs using the supplied cable Connections should be made as shown in the installation guide accompanying the antenna system Please also refer to the antenna installation guide for details of how the cable may be extended REMOTE SYNCHRONISATION INPUTS ABCOD ABCOD If required this cable may be extended as detailed in the installation guide accompanying the antenna system 4 MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 Section 2 Installing the MC1000 2 2 3 Antenna system setup and status When mains power is connected the MC1000 monitors the status of any connected antennae and automatically selects the most stable and accurate as a synchronisation reference source All compatible World Time Solution
19. d following the procedure detailed below or alternatively via the USB interface and supplied MC1000 Interface software see section 5 2 for further details 4 1 Setting the local time zone The local time zone should be adjusted as shown in the diagram below Once the local time zone screen is displayed the selected time zone can be adjusted using either the UP or DOWN multi function switches Please refer to appendix C for details of available preprogrammed time zones What is UTC In the early 1970s with the increase in timing accuracy made available by modern atomic clocks Coordinated Universal Time UTC replaced Greenwich Mean Time GMT as the world s time scale Historically GMT calculated the length of a day based on solar time patterns UTC uses highly accurate atomic clocks as a calculation base See also What is a leap second section 6 8 MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 5 Remote access Status and setup information can be accessed remotely either via the network connection using either the built in HTTP web server or Telnet or through the USB port During normal operation remote access via the network interface may be used to obtain status information The USB port together with the supplied MC1000 Interface software application may be used to obtain both status information and to adjust any settings that may be programmed using the front panel swit
20. de MED Us 20 8 1 Managing authentication Keys cried dece ec rel e og oed mane deris Per ea eui de Debo ce ed uae 20 8 2 Accessing the Key Management menu ssssssseeeneeeeeme nennen nemen 20 A Troubleshooting nete o acetate ieee eee 22 exigui ipinia ttdsois 24 C Time ZO cscs ester id 26 D Specifications eee eode POLEN 28 E Certificate of Conformity eor pee raten astu ee ee 29 MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 Hi What is NTP Network Time Protocol NTP enables the synchronisation of computer clocks across data networks It was originally proposed in the early 1980s and has been continually updated and used ever since Further information may be found at the home of the NTP project http www ntp org 1 Introduction The World Time Solutions MC1000 NTP Time Reference System is a professional grade NTP time server The system is designed for use in applications where a source of accurate time is of high importance including general business and banking security manufacturing and many other fields The MC1000 obtains time information from a connected antenna and uses this data to service NTP time requests from multiple devices on a TCP IP network The MC1000 is based around proprietary software for enhanced security It also incorporates an embedded Linux system that provides highly stable network communications and
21. e commencing this procedure a functioning TFTP server should be running on the local area network see side bar n addition the updated software package MC1000L x x should be obtained from the World Time Solutions web site http www worldtimesolutions com The updated files should be unzipped and then saved in a location accessible to the TFTP server for installation later in this procedure Check the TFTP server is functioning and has access to the unzipped MC1000 network software files contained in the zip file MC1000L x x Ensure the MC1000 has a functioning network connection f these have not already been installed install the USB drivers see section 5 2 Once the USB drivers have been installed connect the MC1000 to the PC using the supplied USB cable Install if this has not already been installed and run the MC1000 Interface software application see section 5 2 Inthe main window of the MC1000 Interface software application click on the Software Update tab see previous page figure 7 1 n the section labelled Network Software click on the Update Network Software Version button The Network Software Update window will appear see figure 7 3 In the section labelled Network Software Pre Installation Check List click the check boxes labelled Ensure the MC1000 has a functioning network connection and Check the TFTP server is operational and has access to the
22. er the IP address of the TFTP server below TFTP Server Address http www worldtimesolutions com Figure 7 3 MC1000 Network Software Update window For troubleshooting advice please refer to appendix A MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 19 8 NTP authentication NTP authentication is a digital signature added to the end of each NTP data message allowing the user to ensure that a particular time stamp originated from a particular server or client and was not modified after transmission The digital signature is generated using the NTP data and a special passcode or key Assuming this key is hidden from public view known only to the server and client clients a trusted relationship can be established Authentication is disabled as standard and may be enabled configured using the front panel switches and the procedure detailed below Alternatively authentication can be configured via the USB interface and supplied MC1000 Interface software application see section 7 for further details 8 1 Managing authentication keys Keys and key IDs may be viewed added or deleted using the Key Management menu The Key Management menu is located at the end of the Network Settings menu and is visible once NTP authentication is enabled The MC1000 supports a maximum of ten keys each with a different key ID Each key can be a maximum of 20 characters A key ID consists of a unique number
23. ing static IP settings If DHCP operation is disabled the MC1000 uses the IP address subnet and gateway address as programmed in the network setup menu The IP settings can be adjusted one byte at a time with the selected byte flashing The UP and DOWN multi function switches increment and decrement the byte value the LEFT and RIGHT multi function switches are used to change the selected byte Pressing the ENTER switch will move on to the next screen or finally exit the menu bl y i N MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 4 Setting the time zone NTP Network Time Protocol always operates using UTC as a time reference see side panel for further details It does not include any information regarding local time or daylight saving time changes The MC 1000 operates in a similar manner using UTC for the main internal time count In orderto enable simple user monitoring of time accuracy the MC1000 also has a local time count As part of the initial setup procedure the user should select the local time zone from a preprogrammed list The MC1000 then calculates the actual local time from the internal UTC time count and displays this local time on the front panel LCD The preprogrammed time zones incorporate seasonal time change information which will occur automatically Appendix C lists the preprogrammed time zones along with offsets from UTC The time zone may be adjuste
24. k network status screen see section 1 4 Telnet access Enable Telnet access see disabled section 5 1 3 PC on different Contact network subnet to MC1000 administrator Table A 1 Troubleshooting guide 22 MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 Appendix A Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution MC1000 not found MC1000 USB Check USB connection error displayed in interface not between MC1000 amp PC MC1000 Interface detected by software see section 5 2 software application application at startup Check USB cable see section 5 2 Communication Unspecified comms Check USB connection failure error error between between MC1000 amp PC displayed in MC1000 MC1000 and PC see section 5 2 Interface software Check USB cable see application section 5 2 USB data error Error checking failure Check USB connection displayed in MC1000 between MC1000 between MC1000 amp PC Interface software and PC see section 5 2 application Check USB cable see section 5 2 Liquid crystal display Contrast set Adjust LCD contrast see hard to read incorrectly section 6 Liquid crystal display LCD power save Disable LCD power save backlight switching mode enabled mode see section 6 off automatically Table A 1 Troubleshooting guide cont MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 23 B Menu structure The flow diagram below shows the basic struc
25. nables the MC1000 to be fully programmed from a remote PC via the USB interface All settings normally accessed using the front panel switches can be confirmed and adjusted using this software application The software is also used for downloading upgraded software versions into the MC1000 see section 7 The software is supplied with the MC1000 on a CD ROM Copies are also available for download from the World Time Solutions web site http www worldtimesolutions com MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 11 Section 5 Remote access 5 2 1 Installing the MC1000 Interface software application PLEASE NOTE The USB drivers should be installed prior to connecting the MC1000 to the PC The software should be installed on a Microsoft Windows XP P or later Windows Vista or Windows 7 PC observing the following procedure Insert the supplied MC1000 Utilities CD ROM into a DVD CD reader on the PC The MC1000 Utilities program should automatically run If the program fails to start run MC1000_Utilities exe Note Users of Windows XP may be asked to install the Microsoft NET framework This is supplied on a separate CD ROM and should be installed prior to proceeding n the MC1000 Utilities window click Install USB Drivers Once the USB drivers have been installed connect the MC1000 to the PC using the supplied USB cable Again in the MC1000 Utilities window
26. orManaga EN CT s Smeg E BwsimaoPmdo s momes O ares Table C 1 Preprogrammed Time Zones cont MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 27 D Specifications Typical Performance Specifications Synchronised accuracy Dependent on synchronisation source accuracy time elapsed from first lock and cable lengths Typically within 100nsec of synchronisation source PPS after 30 mins Unsynchronised holdover 3 6 msec hour 86 msec day Supported Protocols NTP v2 RFC 1119 NTP v3 RFC 1305 NTP v4 no RFC SNTP v3 RFC 1769 SNTP v4 RFC 2030 MD5 Symmetric Key Crytpographic Authentication DHCP HTTP TELNET can be disabled by user I O Connections Ethernet connection 10BASE T 100BASE TX auto sensing USB connection USB Specification 2 0 compliant full speed 12 Mbit s Synchronisation inputs 2 x dual redundant 1000 series antenna connection ports EC C14 ine Mechanical amp Electrical Specifications 483 x 44 x 164 mm 19 0 x 1 73 x 6 46 Weight 2 5 kg Power Supply 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz universal power supply with IEC mains inlet 0 06 0 04 AMPS Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 0 to 50 C Relative humidity 0 95 noncondensing Standards Electrical Safety BS EN 60950 1 2006 Radio Disturbance BS EN 55022 2006 class B Immunity Characteristics BS EN 55024 2003 28 MC1000 NTP Time Reference System
27. orldtimesolutions com Figure 5 6 MC1000 Interface application Remote Access tab MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 13 6 Advanced setup The Advanced Setup menu contains various settings most of which typical users should not need to access or adjust Settings may be adjusted following the procedure detailed in section 6 1 below or alternatively via the USB interface and supplied MC1000 Interface software application see section 7 for further details The table below details the options in the Advanced Setup menu Advanced Setup Description Of Function Menu Option Set local time Allows local time to be adjusted This should only be adjusted if the MC1000 has no active remote synchronisation reference Note that before adjusting this setting the time zone must be programmed see section 4 1 Set local date Allows local date to be adjusted This should only be adjusted if the MC1000 has no active remote synchronisation reference Note that before adjusting this setting the time zone must be programmed see section 4 1 Leap second Enables the user to manually set a positive 1 second added or negative 1 second removed leap second see side bar If programmed the leap second will occur once only at the end of the following March June September or December which ever occurs first and then be erased Display contrast Allows adjustment of liquid crystal display contrast to aid viewing
28. s Network Setup Time Zone Remote Access Advanced Software Update The following controls can adjust the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties used by the MC1000 NTP Time Reference System DHCP Obtain IP address automatically Use static IP address Use the following IP address IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway http www worldtimesolutions com EE MC1000 Interface Status Network Setup Time Zone Remote Access Advanced Software Update Select the local time zone from the list below This allows the MC1000 NTP Time Reference System to calculate the local time when synchronised via an external time source and automatically perform daylight saving time changes Local Time Zone Local Time Zone 0 London Dublin Lisbon v Time offset in hours from UTC denotes time zone performs daylight saving time changes http www worldtimesolutions com Figure 5 5 MC1000 Interface application Time Zone tab EE MC1000 Interface Status Network Setup Time Zone Remote Access Advanced Software Update The following controls enable or disable remote access to the MC1000 NTP Time Reference System across the TCP IP network HTTP Access Allow or prevent remote access to the HTTP O Alow O Prevent web server in the MC1000 Telnet Access Allow or prevent remote access to the O Alow Prevent MC1000 via Telnet http www w
29. s Time Receiver systems incorporate setup information into data messages sent to the MC1000 This setup information is used by the MC1000 to perform any required setup changes automatically Therefore new or different antenna systems can be connected to the MC1000 in the future without any programming changes by the user The status of connected antenna systems may be confirmed remotely via the web page status screen or MC1000 Interface software application see section 5 or visually via the front panel LEDs Each Remote Synchronisation Input has a dedicated status indication LED The table below shows the LED states and indicated conditions LED State Antenna Synchronisation Status Green Antenna system is synchronised and is the selected time reference for MC1000 Yellow Antenna system is synchronised but is not the selected time reference for MC1000 Red Antenna system is unsynchronised No antenna system detected Table 2 2 Remote Synchronisation Input status LED indications More detailed information regarding antenna synchronisation status may be obtained via the sync status screens see section 1 4 2 2 3 Mains power connection The MC1000 should be connected to a 110 240 VAC mains power source using the supplied IEC mains cable or similar For system protection and safety the MC 1000 is fitted with an internal fuse This fuse should only be replaced by qualified personnel 2 4 Local area network connection
30. supplied under the World Time Solutions Limited Software Licence Agreement Open source software is supplied under the relevant licence applicable to that software For further information copies of software licences and details of how to obtain open source software source files please visit www worldtimesolutions com LIMITED WARRANTY The MC1000 NTP Time Reference system is guaranteed against failure due to faulty parts or workmanship for a period of five 5 years from date of purchase In the event of product failure due to faulty parts or workmanship within the warranty period World Time Solutions Limited at its own discretion will either a repair the product b supply a replacement product c supply a functionally equivalent replacement product or d refund the purchase price of the product The limited warranty will not apply if a the product has not been installed or operated as per our instructions b the product has been modified in anyway In the event of failure the MC1000 should be returned to the manufacturer for inspection and repair Please visit our support pages for further details www worldtimesolutions com support html TECHNICAL SUPPORT To obtain help with the installation or operation of the MC1000 please visit our web site at www worldtimesolutions com support html II MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 Contents Tiro dU CUORE 1 T Quick start guide
31. ture of the MC1000 programming menu ec OS O L L Refer to section 4 for details Refer to section 3 for details of network settings of time zone settings 0 Refer to section 8 for details of authentication settings PLEASE NOTE Some detail has been omitted from this diagram to aid clarity 24 MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 Appendix B Menu structure L Refer to section 5 for details I Refer to section 6 for details of remote access settings of advanced settings 3 L L Remaining Advanced Setup menu screens have been omitted to aid clarity Please refer to chapter 6 for further details Y W MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 25 C Time zones The table below lists the preprogrammed time zones Time zone offsets followed by a character indicates that the time zone has daylight saving changes UTC Offset o O o 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 35 Dubai Moscow 4 5 1 Moscow old 5 5 Mumbai New Delhi 1 5 75 Kathmandu Almaty Dhaka T T 10 Zr Zr 4 Me TE B POOO ooo o 14 Kiritimati O RV z 5 Table C 1 Preprogrammed Time Zones 26 MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 Appendix C Time zones UTC Offset City Time Zone E e Guatemala San Saivad
32. utions com The new software release should be saved on the PC for installation later in this procedure f these have not already been installed install the USB drivers see section 5 2 Once the USB drivers have been installed connect the MC1000 to the PC using the supplied USB cable Install if this has not already been installed and run the MC1000 Interface software application see section 5 2 Inthe main window of the MC1000 Interface software application click on the Software Update tab see figure 7 1 below In the section labelled Timing and User Interface Control Software click on the Update Timing Software Version button see figure 7 1 below The Timing Software Update window will appear figure 7 2 16 MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 Section 7 Software updates EE MC1000 Interface Status Network Setup Time Zone Remote Access Advanced Software Update The MC1000 NTP Time Reference System has two separate software versions Use the controls below to confirm which software versions are in use and update where required Timing and User Interface Control Software Current Timing Software Version MC1000T_1 0 Update Timing Software Version Network Software Current Network Software Version MC1000L_1 0 Update Network Software Version http www worldtimesolutions com Figure 7 1 MC1000 Interface applic
33. with a value between 1 and 65534 Once in the Key Management menu use the up down arrows to scroll through the menu options The descriptions below give more details of each function Key Management Description Of Function Menu Option View Keys Press Enter to view the first key and key ID pair Press Up Down arrows to scroll through the remaining key key ID pairs Press Enter to exit Add a key Press Enter to be prompted to add a new key id Press Enter again to be prompted to add a new key Press Enter to exit Delete a key Press Enter to view key IDs Select the key ID to delete using the Up Down arrows With the correct key ID selected press Enter again to delete the key and key ID Delete all keys Press Enter to delete all keys and key IDs Table 8 1 Authentication Key Management menu options 8 2 Accessing the Key Management menu The authentication keys and key IDs can be viewed or adjusted using the Key Management menu as shown in the diagram on the following page Does my MC1000 support NTP authentication Software versions prior to v2 0 do not support NTP authentication Older versions may be upgraded to add NTP authentication support by following the instructions detailed in section 7 Note that you will need to upgrade both the network software version and the timing software version to v2 0 or newer 20 MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 10073000
34. ync 2 status displays The Sync 1 status display is accessible by pressing the STATUS switch on the front panel With a further press of the status switch a similar Sync 2 status display is shown Antenna system type Antenna status Table 1 4 Sync 1 status display functions 1 4 3 Network status display The Network status display is located after the two sync status display screens This can be accessed by a further depression of the STATUS switch Press the status switch again to exit Network status Table 1 5 Network status display functions MC1000 NTP Time Reference System User Manual Version 2 1 C2 2 Installing the MC1000 The MC1000 is supplied in a robust metal case suitable for mounting into an industry standard 19 rack The system requires a mains power source a connection to your local area network and connection to a compatible World Time Solutions Time Receiver System System setup may be performed using the front panel switches Alternatively the system setup may be adjusted using the supplied MC1000 Interface software application for which a temporary USB connection is required see section 5 2 2 1 Physical installation The MC1000 has been designed for installation into an industry standard 19 rack The unit is 1U high 44mm 1 75 and is supplied with four M6 rack screws The unit is also supplied with rubber feet for non rack mounting installations These shoul
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