Chapter 1: Introduction; Foreword; Target Audience; Accronyms And Abbreviations - GE Reason RT430 Technical Manual

Chapter 1 – Introduction
Reason RT430/RT434
GNSS Precision-Time Clock

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Foreword

Target Audience

Accronyms and abbreviations

RT430/434
This chapter provides general information about the technical manual and an
introduction to RT430 and RT434 GNSS Precision-Time Clocks.
This technical manual provides a functional and technical description of GE Reason
RT43X Precision-Time Clocks, as well as a comprehensive set of instructions for using
the devices. The level at which this manual is written assumes that you are already
familiar with protection engineering and have experience in this discipline. The
description of principles and theory is limited to that which is necessary to
understand the product.
We have attempted to make this manual as accurate, comprehensive and user-
friendly as possible. However, we cannot guarantee that it is free from errors. Nor
can we state that it cannot be improved. We would therefore be very pleased to hear
from you if you discover any errors, or have any suggestions for improvement. Our
policy is to provide the information necessary to help you safely specify, engineer,
install, commission, maintain, and eventually dispose of this product. We consider
that this manual provides the necessary information, but if you consider that more
details are needed, please contact us.
GE Grid Solutions:
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Phone: +44 (0) 1785 250 070
This manual is aimed towards all professionals charged with installing,
commissioning, maintaining, troubleshooting, or operating any of the products within
the specified product range. This includes installation and commissioning personnel
as well as engineers who will be responsible for operating the product.
The level at which this manual is written assumes that installation and
commissioning engineers have knowledge of handling electronic equipment. Also,
system and protection engineers have a thorough knowledge of protection systems
and associated equipment.
AC - Alternating Current;
ACEB NEMEA - Acronyms and Abbreviations;
ASCII - American Standard Code for Information Interchange;
RT430/434
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