GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync User Manual
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1. Enter the password Aa Confirm password be OOOO The GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync User Manual Click Finish See figure 30 below FIGURE 30 Timesync bat will now be scheduled to run every morning and will sync the time with the TimeSync Server See figure 31 below MOL l AL 7 30 AM every day starting 9 29 2004 Scheduled Tasks Ar 7 30 AM day st ER every day stating 3 29 2004 Met Aun Time 7 30 00 AM 9 30 2004 Last Run Tima Never Creator cann 15 The GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync User Manual 1 6 HOW TO INSTALL TIME SYNC AS A WINDOWS SERVICE This method works well on Windows NT 3 51 4 and 2000 All services under NT are controlled by the Service Control Manager SCM Microsoft developed a small utility which is dis tributed with the Windows NT Resource Kit The utility is called SRVANY EXE and acts as a host or service wrapper for your application In other words it becomes the service application which does all of the work and communicates with the SCM for you When it starts it looks at the registry to find out where your application is located If it finds it it starts your application There are two programmes Microsoft has developed The first as just mentioned is SRVANY EXE SRVANY is a pro gramme which you copy to and resides in the folder where your application is installed When your service starts it actually starts SRVANY which starts your application The2. 13 312 9685 216 bytes free ci Nprogram fFiles quartex t in CiN rogram Files4Quartex l imesync gt instsrv Times yne esync tinesync exe The service was successfuly added Make sure that you go into the Control Panel and use the Services applet to change the Account Name and Password that this newly installed service will use For its Security Context Program Files Quartex l imet yne The GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync User Manual Step 2 Verify that your service was added by bringing up your services applet from the control panel See figure 33 below FIGURE 33 E Services him Card Helper Providers Ss Symantec AntiVirus Stated Automatic LocalSystem Ss System Event Notific Tracks syst Stated Automatic LocalSystem Task Scheduler Enablesap Stated Automatic LocalSystem Tb2 Launch Manual LocalSystem Bo TCP IP NetBIOS He Enablessu Stated Automatic LocalSystem gt Telephony Provides Te Stated Manual LocalSystem By Telnet Allows a re id LocalSystem Times une S Uninterruptible Powe Manages a Mana LocalSystem ls Utility Manager Starts and c Manual LocalSystam y VNC Server Manual LocalSystam Es Windows Installer Installs rep Manual LocalSystem la Windows Managem Provides sy Stated Automatic Localiystem Step 3 Windows 2000 only The default settings for SRVANY on Windows 2000 are not the same as those used on NT4 so some ad
3. installed on a network server the Windows settings of the workstation and server can be configured to synchronise to the Primex Wireless System Computer Time Sync is designed to operate on all of the current Microsoft Windows including 95 98 ME NT 4 0 2000 and XP 1 1 COMPUTER TIME SYNC SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Installing Computer Time Sync Software Operating systems may vary from directions below If you require assistance contact Primex Wireless Technical Support at 0800 3896996 1 Insert Computer Time Sync CD Rom into the CD Rom drive of your computer 2 Select Start in the taskbar 3 Double click on My Computer if this icon is not in the taskbar it may be located on the desktop 4 Double Click the computer s CD Rom drive usually D If enough time has elapsed the drive will read the CD and put a Time Sync icon by the drive it is in icon may vary depend on the computer See figure 1 below FIGURE 1 Ae Ed e Ferota Toh Hb d d ps Dran E bc H He Comp Lol j Primex Computer Time D e a ST on pra dl fil e Biel of quart PE OT SS Eg ren gustas pt 03 5 Double click on the setup icon See figure 2 below FIGURE 2 Be Single image of Fle Edt View Favorites Took Help e Qe s EX A Search Folders tts address E DriSingle Image we E a Files Currently on the CO CO Writing Tasks Kal Witte these files to CO File and Folder Tasks A The GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync
4. kia Gi j sare ai A la a a tg E H ae ie A LR a LS L 6 Select the correct serial port corresponding to where the Network Serial Cable will be plugged in and click OK See figure 11 below FIGURE 11 a e Serial e E G WH y e 1 AAA Mk As The GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync User Manual 7 The programme is now ready to operate At any time you wish to quit the programme double click on the clock icon in the taskbar again and select Exit See figure 12 below FIGURE 12 psa OS e Pore Sn 8 Double click on the computer s clock located in the lower corner of the taskbar See figure 13 FIGURE 13 9 Confirm in the Date and Time Properties window that the Time Zone is correct for the user s location 10 Under time zone make sure that the box is not checked concerning the automatic clock adjustment for Daylight Saving Time changes Click Apply then click OK See figure 14 below 11 Some computers give the option of Internet Time If your computer has this option make sure that the box concerning the automatic synchronisation with an internet time server is not selected See figure 15 below FIGURE 14 FIGURE 15 Dale ae Time Properties Hate and Fine Properties 2x Date Es Tine Time Zone Internet Time Automatically synchronize wath an Internet time server Lee Pai ion F ice A sime PT FT i Ehe f sb proppe SL Z Sp nr nn be d
5. Convert Macro to WBSenpl 1 0 0 1 vil Car ER 12 The GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync User Manual Click on the timesync bat file Then click open See figure 26 below FIGURE 26 Select Program to Schedule u E Email disclaimers w p pdf reglite exe io t email monitoring article pdf Remote Desktop Connection En_EDI_Jan04_30 pdf fd Run VNC Viewer JM 4 hex2 exe Desktop NETLOGON BAT O al Networkpxw ipo Leg HI Primex Inc Ip Detail Scheme doc EJwavcc pdf Mu Documents PRIMES AS4 i IR primex2 A54 Pl PRIMEXING doc My Computes l D SEH Ferne finesmeba Y Files of type Programs Cancel ShutDown zip 55545400 A54 rasero Dat My Network P Click Daily See figure 27 below FIGURE 27 Scheduled Task Wizard Type a name for this task The task name can be Ce The GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync User Manual Set time for timesync bat file to run See figure 28 below FIGURE 28 Scheduled Task Wizard Select the time and day you want this task to start 744 Perform this task Ce Every Day C Weekdays C Every N lt days Start date Ev29 2004 Enter user ID and password with permission to run schedule tasks For Example Administrator See figure 29 below FIGURE 29 Enter the name and password of a user The task will run as if it were started by that user Enter the user name CHAN EY administrator
6. GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync User Manual The right time All the time SCHOOLS HEALTHCARE GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL CORPORATE tae IL Dt L ir P Section 1 1 Section 1 2 Section 1 3 Section 1 4 Section 1 5 Section 1 6 Section 1 7 Section 1 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPUTER TIME SYNC COMPUTER TIME SYNC SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Page 4 COMPUTER TIME SYNC OPERATION Page 7 CONFIGURE A SINGLE WORKSTATION TO SYNCHRONISE WITH THE COMPUTER TIME SYNC Page 8 CONFIGURING A NETWORK SERVER TO SYNCHRONISE WITH THE COMPUTER TIME SYNC Page 11 SCHEDULING NETWORK SERVERS TO SYNC TIME WITH THE SERVER RUNNING THE TIME SYNC SOFTWARE Page 11 HOW TO INSTALL TIME SYNC AS A WINDOWS SERVICE Page 16 INSTRUCTIONS FOR HARDWARE HOOKUP Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING Page 20 WARNING No Serviceable parts in the equipment WARNING In order to turn the transmitter off unplug the power supply unit from the wall The transmitter must be placed within the vicinity of a wall outlet The GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync User Manual The Computer Time Sync software is easily loaded on a Windows based network server or personal computer The Wireless Computer Time Sync is plugged into an available serial port on the computer via the 9 pin serial connector that is included Synchronised time sig nals from the GPS Master Satellite Time System are received by the Wireless Computer Time Sync and sent to the server or workstation When
7. User Manual 6 At this time the programme will begin to install InstallShield Wizard will install TimeSync on your computer click Next Follow prompts See figure 3 below FIGURE 3 Tine Sym Imta hield Wu cd Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for The InahalStesid Wizard vel install Teen on your computer To continue dek Next WARNING Thi program ki protected by copyright lave and interrabonal brass 7 Next a Readme Information screen will appear with the operating system compatibility Review and click Next 8 Next will appear a Customer Information screen with the option to enter a User Name and Organization Here you can specify whom the programme is installed for See figure 4 below FIGURE 4 i TimeSyne Installshield Wizard 5 Anyone who uses this computer all users only for me 9 Next will appear a Destination Folder screen click Next to install to this folder or click Change to install to a different folder Primex Wireless recommends choosing the suggested folder See figure 5 below FIGURE 5 IC Timesyne InstallShield Wizard Click Next bo iratal bo this folder or cick Change bo instal to a different folder A Intl Tere Sync bo CifPrograra PlesiPrimex Wireless TimeSync The GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync User Manual 10 Next a Ready to Install the Programme screen will appear and the Wizard is ready to begin installati
8. a file ra thet eva CH Erna thes ike NW Deita ches die The GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync User Manual 5 Scroll down to Windows Time and double click See figure 20 below FIGURE 20 Service Services Local A Extended A Standard 6 m Startup Type ar menu change from Automatic to Manual See figure 21 below FIGURE 21 Windows Time Properties Local Gell AL r date and tera erch Steen or A pao rial reihe ac ete 7 Click on Stop The below Service Control screen will then appear See figure 22 below FIGURE 22 8 Once Service Control screen has stopped Click on Apply 9 Click on OK 410 The GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync User Manual 1 4 CONFIGURING A NETWORK SERVER TO SYNCHRONISE WITH THE COMPUTER TIME SYNC NOTE If installed on a network the Computer Time Sync must be installed by an IT professional who has knowledge of networking and network time WARNING Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require the reinstallation of a computer s operating system It cannot be guaranteed that problems resulting from using the Registry Editor incorrectly can be solved Use the Registry Editor at your own risk Before modifying the registry be sure to backup the registry and fully understand how to restore the registry if a problem occurs As was previously stated the Computer Time Sync could be installed on a single workstation computer or on a
9. ditional checkpoints are required from the registry editor 1 Go to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet Services TimeSync registry entry 2 Check the value of the ImagePath string entry 3 This value should be the full path to SRVANY including the extension Correct it if it s not If you put SRVANY exe in the TimeSync folder as described above this full path should be c Program Files Quartex TimeSync srvany exe See figure 34 and 35 below FIGURE 34 Re gan E Edito Ey Tb asch ab Der REG_SZ value nod zeit SEI TheMinceSys asp REG_SZ TimeSync i Tepp 5 EmoiConts REG_OWOAD 00000001 1 7 Pr E ImsgePatt REG_ESPAND_S2 oc program filet quaitex umesynec Mimesync exe si o enen e REG_SZ LocatSystem La Tres als REG_DWORD 0 00000002 121 e EI Tikwks as Type REG_DWORD 000000010 US FIGURE 35 Edit String You next have to tell SRVANY where the application resides so it can start it when the SCM starts SRVANY Follow these steps to complete the installation of your new service lt 47 The GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync User Manual Step 4 Add a Parameters key 1 2 3 Start your registry editor Find your service under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SYSTEM CurrentControlSet Services TimeSync Create aNew Key and name it Parameters FIGURE 36 Te Repsi E diina e E i Tee vaha rol cad TimeSprc COCO OI C Aprogram file quart
10. e a timesync bat file to run the net time command to sync time with TimeSync server Use Notepad to create this file Save it as timesync bat See figure 23 below FIGURE 23 Si timesync bat Notepad or aj x File Edit Format Help net time time sync server name set yes A example net time quartex_nt set yes The GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync User Manual Save timesync bat file to each server that needs to sync with TimeSync server Schedule timesync bat file to run each day Go to Start Programme Accessories System Tools Scheduled Tasks See figure 24 below FIGURE 24 GE Set Program Access and Defaults i MP NetScresc Remote Logan Programs LS Microsoft office t Communications i ei I O Configuration Ly FL Entertainment NETGEAR WGS11 Adapter gt LEA Games i e e F y Settings a Badup ke Character Map 5 Dek Cleanup Er Disk Defragmenter Getting Started PI Scheuer Tacks BB System Information Te Tasi Automat 1Slinbox Microso Es Click on Add Scheduled Task Click Next Click browse to navigate to timesync bat file location See figure 25 below FIGURE 25 Scheduled Task Wizard o xl Click the program you want Windows to run To see more programs click Browse CoffeeCup Free FTP EN Command Prompt 5 00 21 95 68 Se Commander 7 0 8965 0 Configuration 1 0 0 0 KSl Connection Monitor 6 0 0 Buld 14 Em
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12. ge will be displayed across your screen See figure 42 below Confirm Computer Time Sync DB9 data cable is connected into the serial port of your computer If you are still experiencing problems please call Primex Wireless Technical Support at 0800 3896996 FIGURE 42 Connection lost between computer and Primex Wireless TimeSync Check connections or call Primex Wireless Technical Support at 1 600 404 8112 aa 2 Valid Time Signal Error Massage If the Computer Time Sync Receiver has not received a signal from the transmitter in 24 hours after receiving a valid signal a message will be displayed across your screen See figure 43 below Confirm Computer Time Sync installation checking e connections to computer e confirm 9VDC power supply is plugged in to both the case and the wall outlet e confirm rubber antenna is attached to case e confirm green LED is flashing If you are still experiencing problems please call Primex Wireless Technical Support at 0800 3896996 FIGURE 43 The Primex Wireless TimeSync receiver has not received a valid time signal in the past 24 hour 5 Check the troubleshooting guide in the manual for detads or cal Primex Wireless Technical Support at 1 600 404 8112 USB Serial Port on Computer If your computer has a USB port a USB to serial converter adapter will need to be purchased It is crucial that he USB adapter is compatible with the system you are using 20 The right time All th
13. network server The programme installation instructions described in 1 1 apply to both applications There is a difference however in how you configure the server and workstations after the installation For instructions on how to configure a workstation see section 1 3 The instructions below describe how to configure a network server In most instances the Computer Time Sync is connected to the domain server It then synchronises the server s clock locally Next Windows Time Service must be configured to stop synchronising with external time sources This is performed in the following manner e Stop Windows Time Service e Locate the Win32 registry key for Windows 2000 is located at HKEY LOCAL MACHINE System CurrentControlSet Services W32Time Parameters e Set the Type key to NoSync e Restart Windows Time Service More detailed information on this matter can be found at www microsoft com windows2000 docs wintimeserv doc specifically pages 18 20 Upon completing the above steps the server will be synchronised to the Primex Wireless Clock System and if the local workstations are configured to synchronise with the server they also will be synchronised to the Primex Wireless Clock system 1 5 SCHEDULING NETWORK SERVERS TO SYNC TIME WITH THE SERVER RUNNING THE TIMESYNC SOFTWARE NOTE If installed on a network the Computer Time Sync must be installed by an IT professional who has knowledge of networking and network time Creat
14. on At this point if you like to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard To proceed with installation click Install See figure 6 below FIGURE 6 Cl TimeSyoe Instalbhinld Wizard Ready bo Install the Program The wid it ready to begin installation D you man to reves or change amy of your inetalistion settings cick Back Click Cancel bo sl the vtr 11 At this time the programme is being installed and may take several minutes After the programme has been installed an InstallShield Wizard Complete screen will appear Click Finish 12 At this time you will be back at the setup screen You may exit out of this screen by clicking on the X in the upper right corner See figure 7 below FIGURE 7 ie Single Image fw STEE iTo E EJE Fie Edt View Favorites Took Help y Ow O f Esn ff res FF des D Single Image w G Files Currently on the CD LE Writing Tasks EJ Write these Mes to CH Fide and Folder Tasks A The GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync User Manual 1 2 COMPUTER TIME SYNC OPERATION 1 To start the programme select Start 2 Select Programme 3 Select Primex Wireless 4 Select TimeSync See figure 8 below FIGURE 8 At this time a clock icon will appear in the user s taskbar See figure 9 below FIGURE 9 SS FIGURE 10 E Ea ae er ms V i m pa H PV Ze Pie 1 L MISST e Configure 2S iS EH o CA L i
15. r Synchronization can occur only Center Please note If any changes are made in the Date and Time Properties Window click on Apply before returning to the desktop If apply is not selected the changes will not take effect 1 3 CONFIGURE A SINGLE WORKSTATION TO SYNCHRONISE WITH THE COMPUTER TIME SYNC IMPORTANT NOTE When installing on Windows NT 2000 or XP Time Sync needs to be installed using a minimum of PowerUser rights When it is run it needs the ability to change the system time Windows Time under services most likely will need to be set from automatic to manual Windows Time maintains date and time synchronisation on all clients and servers in the network and needs to be disabled See steps 1 9 below Administrative rights may be required for installation See your network administrator for details 1 Select Start in the taskbar See figure 16 FIGURE 16 All Programs The GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync User Manual 2 Double click on Control Panel See figure 17 below FIGURE 17 3 Double Click on Administrative Tools icon location may vary depend on the computer See figure 18 below FIGURE 18 e Control Panel 4 Double Click on Services See figure 19 below FIGURE 19 W Adminitrative Tools rie fae Wee Fenster Tach H Gm 3 Pia DO rae Te am mn od sm mm zm mem zem mn File and Folder Tacos j Reneta Do Fite Dh More thea fie a Cog e te y Pulstsh the
16. s are re iran Ea LocalSyibem DRETT DND DE Step 5 Add an Application value 1 2 3 Open the Parameters key Create a new string value REG_SZ within the Parameters key amp name it Application Edit Application and specify the full path of the Time Sync executable including the extension should be C Program Files Quartex TimeSync timesync exe See figure 38 below FIGURE 38 i GG Hegel E chico ih Gi D Hmm mm E FIGURE 39 Oo The GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync User Manual FIGURE 40 Edit String C Program Files Quartex T imeSync timesync exe FIGURE 41 c Registry Editor Registry Edit View Favontes Help et Tepp tga GEI TimeSync E Security CH Parameters GI Tini5v a TikWwke Mp Computer HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE GVSTEM CunentCortrolSet Servicad TimeSync Parametar The Time Sync application is now installed as a Windows service Below is some more information you should know about SRVANY and your new service application e The registry values are not case sensitive e To UN install the service use INSTSRV EXE ex INSTSRV TimeSync REMOVE e There are three ways to start the service 1 From the Services applet of the Control Panel 2 Using the SC EXE utility ex SC start TimeSync 3 Using the NET EXE utility ex NET START TimeSync e There are three ways to stop the service 1 From the Services applet of the Control Panel 2 Using the SC EXE
17. second programme Microsoft developed is called INSTSRV EXE This programme installs SRVANY as a Windows service It is a command line driven programme and once used is no longer needed unless you wish to add another service which uses SRVANY or you wish to un install a previously added service Here s a visual step by step guide to installing SRVANY with the Time Sync software Assumptions e You are logged in as an Administrator You cannot install a service otherwise e The Time Sync software has been installed with its default settings and so resides here C Program Files Quartex TimeSync e You ve copied both SRVANY EXE and INSTSRV EXE into this folder Step 1 Install SRVANY EXE as a service using INSTSRV EXE from the command prompt Change to the directory path of the installed Time Sync software remember to copy both instsrv exe amp srvany exe to this same directory See example below Type instsrv TimeSync c program files quartex timesync timesync exe Hit Enter You will receive a message The service was successfully added See figure 32 below FIGURE 32 AA OH spstem32 cmd exe CirProgram Files Quartex i mesSuyncsdir BEN Volume in drive C has no label Volume Serial Humber is E497 05 BA Directory of Li Progran Files Quartexs imesyne 9571471997 11 49p 37 888 insterv exe 5514717977 11 49p 13 312 srvany exe 1B B1 2B82 Bl thea 47 3944 tinesync exe 3 Pilets gt 168 544 bytes A Dirts gt
18. utility ex SC stop TimeSync 3 Using the NET EXE utility ex NET STOP TimeSync e You may install SRVANY EXE several times with different registry parameters i e running different target applications just use a distinct service name for each instance ex App 01 App 02 etc 1 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR HARDWARE HOOKUP mb Connect the supplied rubber antenna to the BNC connector on the side of the Computer Time Sync case 2 Connect the DB9 female connector that is attached to the Computer Time Sync case into the serial communications port of the users PC or USB if desired an adapter will be needed If this BNC Connector is the case see troubleshooting section for more information 3 Take the supplied 9VDC power supply and connect it to the Computer Time Sync Case Plug it into standard electrical outlet 4 The RX light will blink green with successful reception of data packets from the transmitter Please note This may not be an instantaneous blink 5 Once the Computer Time Sync finds a signal it will update the PC at the next minute change on the transmitter It will then update every five minutes from that initial synchronisation lt Antenna The GPS Wireless Computer Time Sync User Manual 1 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Error Messages 1 Connection Error Message If communication is lost between the com port of your computer and the Computer Time Sync after it has been installed and running properly a messa
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