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Symmetricom 58503B Getting Started Manual

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097-58503-12
Issue 1: Mar 00
58503B
GPS Time and Frequency
Reference Receiver
and
59551A

GPS Measurements

Synchronization Module
Getting Started Guide
Copyright © 2000 Symmetricom, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1: Gps Measurements

    097-58503-12 Issue 1: Mar 00 58503B GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver 59551A GPS Measurements Synchronization Module Getting Started Guide Copyright © 2000 Symmetricom, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2 This guide describes how to install and begin to op- Warning Symbols That May Be Used In This Book erate the 58503B GPS Time and Frequency Refer- ence Receiver and 59551A GPS Measurements Synchronization Module via the RS-232C port(s). The information in this guide applies to instruments having the number prefix listed below, unless ac- Instruction manual symbol;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents In This Guide Guide Organization Description of the GPS Receivers viii The 58503B GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver viii The 59551A GPS Measurements Synchronization Module Options Accessories Supplied and Available Accessories Supplied Accessories Available GPS Accessories Serial Interface Accessories...
  • Page 4 Inputs Antenna Input Recommended Antenna Cable Assemblies Antenna Cable Length Delay POWER Input 58503B GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver 59551A GPS Measurements Synchronization Module Time Tagging Inputs (59551A Only) Outputs 1 PPS (One-Pulse-Per-Second) Output 1 PP2S (One-Pulse-Per-Two-Seconds) Option 002 Output...
  • Page 5 2-20 Making Changes to the Serial Port Settings (If Needed) 2-21 Configuring PORT 1 of the 59551A 2-21 Configuring PORT 1 of the 58503B and PORT 2 of the 59551A 2-21 Determining the Serial Port Settings 2-22 Standard 58503B and 59551A...
  • Page 6 Display To Access the DEMO MODE to Demonstrate Front-Panel Capabilities To Check Serial Port Settings During Installation Error Messages Status Messages 3-10 58503B Specifications Specifications and Characteristics GPS Receiver Features Other Information Options and Accessories 59551A Specifications Specifications and Characteristics...

  • Page 7: In This Guide

    Guide Organization Table of Contents. In This Guide (this preface) introduces you to the getting started guide, and provides general information on the 58503B and 59551A GPS Receivers. Chapter 1, “Getting Started,” is a quick-start chapter that introduces you to the GPS Receivers with a brief overview of the GPS Receivers indicators and connectors.

  • Page 8: Description Of The Gps Receivers

    (Alarm). The standard 58503B has no front panel display or keypad entry. Information is remotely entered into and retrieved from the 58503B using a personal computer connected to the rear-panel 25-pin RS-232 port.

  • Page 9: The 59551A Gps Measurements Synchronization Module

    In This Guide The 59551A GPS Measurements Synchronization Module The 59551A GPS Measurements Synchronization Module is a time synchronizing source primarily focused on the power industry’s transmission protection and control applications for wide-area synchronization of the electric power transmission systems. The Module provides highly accurate timing, and if a satellite signal is lost the Module automatically switches to holdover mode that ensures system synchronization for up to 24 hours with some loss of accuracy.

  • Page 10: Options

    • Option AWQ DC Power Supply Auto Ranging (+24 or +48 Vdc) — 58503B only • Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad — 58503B only • Option 002 1 PP2S Output — 58503B only Accessories Supplied and Available Accessories Supplied SatStat Program P/N 59551-13401...

  • Page 11: Serial Interface Accessories

    In This Guide • 58520A LMR 400 Antenna Cable Assembly (1 to 110 meters)— TNC-to-N connectors • 58521A LMR 400 Interconnect Cable Assembly (1 to 110 meters)—N-to-N connectors • 58518AA RG-213 Antenna Cable Assembly (1 to 50 meters)— without connectors attached •...

  • Page 12: Manuals

    In This Guide Manuals Supplied Manuals The following guides that document the 58503B and 59551A are shipped with the product. • 58503B/59551A Getting Started Guide (this guide), P/N 097-58503-12 • 58503B/59551A Operating and Programming Guide, P/N 097-58503-13 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started...

  • Page 14: 58503B Front Panel At A Glance

    Chapter 1 Getting Started 58503B Front Panel at a Glance 58503B Front Panel at a Glance 1 When the Power indicator 3 When the Holdover indicator illuminates, it indicates that the illuminates, it indicates that the proper input power is supplied to the Receiver is NOT locked to the GPS Receiver.

  • Page 15: 58503B/Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad At A Glance

    Chapter 1 Getting Started 58503B/Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad at a Glance 58503B/Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad at a Glance An alphanumeric display for displaying time, position (i.e., longitude, latitude, and altitude), and Receiver status. The display is a highly visible twelve-character vacuum-fluorescent display.

  • Page 16: 58503B Rear Panel At A Glance

    Chapter 1 Getting Started 58503B Rear Panel at a Glance 58503B Rear Panel at a Glance 1 ANT N-type (female) connector for 5 Option 002 1 PP2S GPS Antenna connection. (One-Pulse-Per-Two-Seconds) connector for outputting a pulse every other second, synchronized to 2 PORT 1 RS-232C, DB-25 (female) the even seconds in GPS time.

  • Page 17: 59551A Front Panel At A Glance

    Chapter 1 Getting Started 59551A Front Panel at a Glance 59551A Front Panel at a Glance When the Power indicator 4 When the Alarm indicator illuminates, it indicates that the illuminates, it indicates that the proper input power is supplied to Module has detected an internal the Module.

  • Page 18: 59551A Rear Panel At A Glance

    Chapter 1 Getting Started 59551A Rear Panel at a Glance 59551A Rear Panel at a Glance 1 1 PPS (One-Pulse-Per-Second) 5 Alarm BITE (Built-In Test connector for outputting a Equipment) output for external continuous one pulse per second devices (such as red light, bell, or signal.

  • Page 19: Preparing The Gps Receiver For Use

    Preparing the GPS Receiver for Use Preparing the GPS Receiver for Use Installation Precautions Before you install the 58503B or 59551A, please review the following precautions and considerations. Electrostatic Precautions Parts and assemblies inside of the 58503B and 59551A Receivers may be sensitive to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD).

  • Page 20: To Connect Power

    To Assemble and Connect the XLR DC Power Connector/Cable (Option AWQ for 58503B Only) 1 Note that you will have to assemble your own dc power cable using 18 AWG connecting wires and a three-pin XLR (female) connector plug (shown in Figure 1-1).

  • Page 21: To Assemble And Connect The +129 Vdc Iec 320 Connector/Cable (59551A Only)

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Preparing the GPS Receiver for Use To Assemble and Connect the +129 Vdc IEC 320 Connector/ Cable (59551A Only) The 59551A is operated from ac voltage. It can also be operated from 129 Vdc. Note that you will have to assemble your own dc power cable using 18 AWG connecting wires and the supplied IEC 320 dc connector plug as shown in Figure 1-2A.
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started Preparing the GPS Receiver for Use 3 Slide the cable sleeve (6) over the cable (7). 4 Loosen the screw of 5 (L) terminal, and connect the positive (high) voltage wire to the terminal. The “L” terminal marking is inscribed inside the bottom cover (9). 5 Tighten screw.

  • Page 23: Getting Started Guide

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Preparing the GPS Receiver for Use 1 Cover screw 4 Wire clamp screws Wire clamp 2 Top cover 3 Cable sleeve 6 Bottom cover Figure 1-2B. 129 Vdc DC Power Cable Assembly 13 As shown in Figure 1-2B, join the two covers (2, 6) by properly positioning them together and tightening the wire clamp screws (4).

  • Page 24: Connecting A Terminal Or Computer To The Gps Receiver

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Connecting a Terminal or Computer to the GPS Receiver Connecting a Terminal or Computer to the GPS Receiver NOTE The GPS Receiver may be operated without a terminal or computer. The computer is needed for you to observe the progress of the GPS Receiver or to configure alarms, or to change setup parameters.

  • Page 25: To Configure Terminal Communications For Windows Nt ® 4.0/Windows ® 95-Based Pc

    2 Select Accessories, Hyperterminal, and Hyper Terminal. The Connection Description dialog box is displayed. 3 In the “Name” window, type 58503B (for example), select one of the icons (the first one will do), then click OK. The Connect To dialog box is displayed.

  • Page 26: To Configure Terminal Communications For Windows ® 3.1-Based Pc

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Connecting a Terminal or Computer to the GPS Receiver 7 Next, perform the power-up procedure described in the section “Powering Up the Receiver” on page 1-15. To Configure Terminal Communications for ® Windows 3.1-Based PC 1 Select or double click on the Terminal icon (a picture of a PC with a telephone in front of it) in the Accessories window.

  • Page 27: Powering Up The Receiver

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Powering Up the Receiver Powering Up the Receiver Overview of the Power-Up Procedure (What to Expect) When you power up the GPS Receiver for the first time, you should expect it to run through the following sequence: •...
  • Page 28 2 Apply the proper power source to the rear-panel Power input jack of the Receiver. See the appropriate subsection “To Assemble and Connect the XLR DC Power Connector/Cable (Option AWQ for 58503B Only)“ or “To Assemble and Connect the +129 Vdc IEC 320 Connector/ Cable (59551A Only)” on page 1-9.

  • Page 29: To Understand The Receiver Status Screen Data

    It shows “GPS 1 PPS Valid ” as soon as satellite information is sufficient. Refer to Chapter 3, “Visual User Interface,” in the 58503B/59551A Operating and Programming Guide for a tutorial on how to use the status screen (shown in Figure 1-4). This chapter of the operating and programming guide also provides a reference section that defines the different data indicated in the status screen.

  • Page 30: Installing The Automated Satstat Program For Continual Status Updates

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Installing the Automated SatStat Program for Continual Status Updates Installing the Automated SatStat Program for Continual Status Updates This Windows program provides, among other things, continual status updates of the GPS Receiver or Receiver Status screen. Your PC must ®...

  • Page 31: Operating The Automated Satstat Program

    More information about the Windows program is provided in the “Getting Started” Help file. 2 Refer to Chapter 3, “Visual User Interface,” in 58503B/59551A Operating and Programming Guide for a tutorial and demonstration of what to look for when viewing the status screen.

  • Page 32: Customizing The Receiver Operation

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Customizing the Receiver Operation Customizing the Receiver Operation Here are some things you might want to do to customize the Receiver operation: • Execute a system preset if someone else has used the Receiver and left it in an unacceptable state. •...

  • Page 33: Using Commands To Control Key Functions (Examples)

    For each task in this section, you can use either a terminal emulation program or the SatStat program to issue the selected commands. Additional information about the SCPI commands is provided in the 58503B/59551A Operating and Programming Guide. To Perform Basic Installation and Simple Customizing...

  • Page 34: Initiate "Surveying", An Automatic Determination Of The Receiver's Antenna Position

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Using Commands to Control Key Functions (Examples) Initiate “surveying”, an automatic determination of the Receiver’s antenna position. When “position survey” is invoked, the Receiver is set to ascertain the position of its antenna automatically. This survey is important; correct antenna position data is required for the Receiver to deliver specified performance.

  • Page 35: Set The Receiver's To Exclude Satellites Which Appear Below A Specified Elevation Angle

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Using Commands to Control Key Functions (Examples) Set the Receiver’s to exclude satellites which appear below a specified elevation angle. At the factory, and whenever the Receiver is preset, the Receiver is set to seek satellites 10 degrees above the horizon—down to an “elevation mask angle”...
  • Page 36 (in degrees, minutes, seconds), longitude (in degrees, minutes, seconds), and altitude in meters above the GPS ellipsoid for the 58503B (altitude in meters above mean sea level (MSL) for the 59551A). (Note: if you know the position to this accuracy, the desired position is of the antenna rather than the Receiver.)

  • Page 37: Features And Functions

    Features and Functions...

  • Page 38: Chapter Contents

    – IRIG-B (59551A Only) page 2-8 – Alarm BITE Output (59551A Only) page 2-11 – Alarm Output (58503B Only) page 2-11 – 10 MHz OUT Output (58503B Only) page 2-11 • Indicators page 2-12 – Power Indicator page 2-12 – GPS Lock Indicator page 2-12 –...
  • Page 39 Chapter 2 Features and Functions Chapter Contents • Operating Concepts page 2-23 – General page 2-23 – Holdover Description page 2-23 • In Case of a Problem page 2-24 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 40: Inputs

    Chapter 2 Features and Functions Inputs Inputs Antenna Input The N-type (female) ANTENNA connector allows you to connect to the 58532A L1 Reference Antenna. The antenna assembly is an “active” antenna; a “passive” antenna will not work with the Receiver. Integral to the antenna assembly is a low noise amplifier (LNA) that is provided for Receiver operation with antenna cable lengths up to 115.2 meters for LMR 400 cables or 53.3 meters...

  • Page 41: Antenna Cable Length Delay

    Chapter 2 Features and Functions Inputs • Less than 53 meters), no line amplifier is necessary. • More than 53 meters and less than 105 meters, you need 1 line amplifier. • More than 105 meters and less than 158 meters, you need 2 line amplifiers.
  • Page 42 Chapter 2 Features and Functions Inputs Table 2-2. Delay Values for the 58520A/521A and 58520AA/521A LMR 400 Antenna Cables Cable Option Length LMR 400 Antenna Delay Value 3.9 nanoseconds 8.0 nanoseconds 19.6 nanoseconds 10 m 39.3 nanoseconds 15 m 59.0 nanoseconds 30 m 118.0 nanoseconds 60 m...

  • Page 43: Power Input

    Chapter 2 Features and Functions Inputs POWER Input 58503B GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver The Power input jack allows you to connect a 110/240 Vac, or +48 Vdc or +24 Vdc power source (depending on which power option the Receiver contains) to drive the 58503B.

  • Page 44: Outputs

    1 PPS accuracy will degrade as the holdover time increases. 1 PP2S (One-Pulse-Per-Two-Seconds) Option 002 Output (58503B Only) This optional output provides one pulse every other second, synchronzed to the even seconds in GPS time. This is the reference time used in CDMA base stations.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2 Features and Functions Outputs IRIG-B123 is a one-frame-per-second signal indicating the date and exact time. The output contains both a BCD-coding of day, hour, minute, second, and a binary coding of accumulated seconds since midnight. An example is shown in Figure 2-1. The modulated code uses a 1 kHz carrier.
  • Page 46 TIME FRAME 1 SECOND REF. TIME INDEX COUNT (0.01 SECONDS) REF. MARKER SECONDS MINUTES HOURS 1 2 4 8 10 20 40 1 2 4 8 10 20 40 1 2 4 8 10 20 1 2 4 8 10 20 4080 100 200 2 ms 5 ms...

  • Page 47: Alarm Bite Output (59551A Only)

    (e.g., horn or bell) device when the Receiver detects an internal condition that requires attention. 10 MHz OUT Output (58503B Only) This is a 10 MHz output reference signal traceable to UTC (USNO) that you can use as a high accuracy frequency “house standard” for calibration or development needs.

  • Page 48: Indicators

    1 PPS derived from GPS satellite signals. The outputs on the GPS Receiver — 1 PPS, Programmable Pulse Output (59951A) IRIG-B (59551A), and 10 MHz (58503B) — become usable when first lock is attained following powerup. Holdover Indicator The Receiver lights this indicator when it’s outputs are no longer...

  • Page 49: Serial Interface Ports

    Chapter 2 Features and Functions Serial Interface Port(s) Serial Interface Port(s) The 58503B has only a rear-panel (PORT 1) RS-232C serial interface port. The 59551A has separate rear-panel (PORT 1) and front-panel (PORT 2) RS-232C serial interface ports. The rear-panel (PORT 1) RS-232C serial interface port is the only port which can be used to upgrade the Receiver firmware;...

  • Page 50: Port 2 Front-Panel Rs-232C Serial Port (59551A Only)

    Chapter 2 Features and Functions Serial Interface Port(s) PORT 2 Front-Panel RS-232C Serial Port (59551A Only) This 9-pin female subminiature D (DE-9S) connector (PORT 2) RS-232C Serial Interface Port is located on the front panel. The pins used for PORT 2 RS-232C communication are described in Table 2-5.

  • Page 51: Connecting A Computer Or Modem

    Chapter 2 Features and Functions Connecting a Computer or Modem Connecting a Computer or Modem To connect the GPS Receiver to a computer or modem, you must have the proper interface cable. Most computers are DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) devices. Since the Receiver is also a DTE device, you must use a DTE-to-DTE interface cable when connecting to a computer.

  • Page 52: To Connect The Gps Receiver To A Pc, Laptop, Or Modem Via The Rear-Panel Port

    Chapter 2 Features and Functions Connecting a Computer or Modem To Connect the GPS Receiver to a PC, Laptop, or Modem Via the Rear-Panel PORT 1 Connecting to the Personal Computer (PC) Use an HP 24542G (or equivalent) interface cable to connect the Receiver’s rear-panel PORT 1 DB-25 female connector to a PC or laptop as shown in Figure 2-2.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2 Features and Functions Connecting a Computer or Modem PC or Laptop GPS Receiver (Rear view) Figure 2-3. Connecting the GPS Receiver to a Modem Data Data Terminal Communications Equipment Equipment PORT 2 Adapter Interface Cable RS-232 (9-pin) RS-232 (9-pin) Instrument input PC input PC output...

  • Page 54: To Connect The 59551A To A Laptop Computer Via The Front-Panel Port

    Chapter 2 Features and Functions Connecting a Computer or Modem To Connect the 59551A to a Laptop Computer Via the Front-Panel PORT 2 Use the 9-pin (f) to miniature 9-pin (f) RS-232C interface cable supplied for a Laptop computer, and a “straight-through” type of 9-pin male-to-male adapter to connect the 59551A Module’s front-panel PORT 2 DE-9S (female) connector to a laptop computer as shown in Figure 2-5.

  • Page 55: Making Your Own Cables

    Chapter 2 Features and Functions Making Your Own Cables Making Your Own Cables If you choose to make your own cable, see Figure 2-6 and Figure 2-7. Figure 2-6 illustrates how to make a DE-9S-to-DE-9P, DTE-to-DCE interface cable that can replace the cable and adapter combination of the HP 24542U cable or equivalent and the HP 5181-6639 adapter or equivalent for use with PORT 2 of the 59551A.

  • Page 56: Configuring The Rs-232C Port(S)

    (PORT 2) RS-232C serial interface ports. The 58503B has one RS-232C serial interface port (PORT 1) on the rear panel. Note: PORT 1 of the 58503B and PORT 2 of the 59551A have the same configuration capabilities as indicated in Table 2-7.

  • Page 57: Making Changes To The Serial Port Settings (If Needed)

    EVEN, data bits to 7, and stop bits to 2. This command line must be transmitted on PORT 1. SYST:COMM:SER:PACE XON; BAUD 2400; PARITY EVEN; BITS 7; SBITS 2 Configuring PORT 1 of the 58503B and PORT 2 of the 59551A Complete configuration of PORT 1 (58503B) and PORT 2 (59551A) require that you set three parameters.

  • Page 58: Determining The Serial Port Settings

    To display serial port settings during initial installation for units with the Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad, press the Serial Port key. See Chapter 3, “Using Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad (58503B Only),” for more information on the Option 001. 2-22 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 59: Operating Concepts

    FFOM can be monitored in the Reference Outputs quadrant of the Receiver Status screen. (See Figure 3-1, in Chapter 3, “Visual User Interface,” of the 58503B/59551A Operating and Programming Guide.) Also, using the appropriate SCPI query command will provide FFOM value (refer to the operating and programming guide for specifics).

  • Page 60: In Case Of A Problem

    Chapter 2 Features and Functions In Case of a Problem −10 Holdover frequency is maintained to better than ±1 × 10 per day (phase accumulation <8.6 µs after 1 day). When the GPS reference signal is restored, the Receiver automatically switches back to normal mode of operation.

  • Page 61: Receiver Not Maintaining Gps Lock

    Chapter 2 Features and Functions In Case of a Problem Remove the Tee connector and restore antenna connection as loading of NOTE the Tee connector will prevent proper reception of the GPS signal by the antenna. Data Data Terminal Communications Equipment Equipment DE-9S-to-DE-9P...
  • Page 62 Chapter 2 Features and Functions In Case of a Problem 2-26 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 63: Using Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad (58503B Only)

    Using Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad (58503B Only)

  • Page 64: Chapter Contents

    Chapter 3 Using Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad (58503B Only) Chapter Contents Chapter Contents The Option 001 front panel provides a keypad and a display for the 58503B GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver. This chapter presents more detailed information on the display and keypad, and is organized as follows: •...

  • Page 65: Overview

    Chapter 3 Using Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad (58503B Only) Overview Overview About the Display and Keypad The front-panel display, shown in Figure 3-1, contains a twelve-character vacuum-flourescent display, four indicator LEDs, and eight elastomeric keys with associated mode LEDs. Each key selects a different display mode.

  • Page 66: Using The Display And Keypad

    Chapter 3 Using Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad (58503B Only) Using the Display and Keypad Using the Display and Keypad To Display Time Press Time key to display current time. Under special circumstances, when UTC local time is selected for use throughout the instrument, the display shows the LOCAL time.

  • Page 67: To Display Serial Port Settings

    Chapter 3 Using Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad (58503B Only) Capabilities Under Special Circumstances To Display Serial Port Settings Press Serial Port key to display the Receiver’s serial port settings. Baud rate, parity, data bits, and stop bits settings are displayed.

  • Page 68: To Access The Demo Mode To Demonstrate Front-Panel Capabilities

    Front-Panel Capabilities Access the product’s DEMO MODE using the following procedure. 1 Apply power to the 58503B. While the letters “HP” are moving from right to left (about 2 seconds), press the Shift key. If necessary, you can remove and re-connect power to re-initiate the startup and try again.

  • Page 69: Error Messages

    Chapter 3 Using Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad (58503B Only) Error Messages Error Messages When the instrument status system within the 58503B detects an error condition, the front-panel display will identify the error to you. Table 3-1 lists an example of message format. Table 3-2 lists error messages.
  • Page 70 Chapter 3 Using Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad (58503B Only) Error Messages Table 3-2. Error Messages Displayed Meaning Corresponding Message Status Register 1ST SAT AQ first satellite has been tracked Powerup internal oscillator warmed up Powerup OXCO WARM DT TM VALD...
  • Page 71 Chapter 3 Using Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad (58503B Only) Error Messages Table 3-2. Error Messages (continued) Displayed Meaning Corresponding Message Status Register POS HOLD Position Hold Operation 1 PPS reference valid Operation PPS RF VLD HRDW SUM Hardware status summary bit...

  • Page 72: Status Messages

    Chapter 3 Using Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad (58503B Only) Status Messages Status Messages The instrument provides several messages on the front-panel display which report routine operation. These are not messages originating from the Status/Alarm system. They are progress reports intended to provide a general indication of instrument state.
  • Page 73 Chapter 3 Using Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad (58503B Only) Status Messages Table 3-3. Status Messages (continued) Displayed Message When Message Appears Meaning SAT AQUIRD Normal warmup Number of satellites currently being tracked Normal warmup Coarse frequency adjustment COARSE F ADJ...
  • Page 74 Chapter 3 Using Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad (58503B Only) Status Messages 3-12 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 75: 58503B Specifications

    58503B Specifications...

  • Page 76: Specifications And Characteristics

    Chapter 4 58503B Specifications Specifications and Characteristics Specifications and Characteristics The specifications and characteristics of the 58503B GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver are provided in this chapter. GPS Receiver Features Eight-channel, parallel tracking GPS engine C/A Code, L1 Carrier SmartClock™...
  • Page 77 Chapter 4 58503B Specifications Specifications and Characteristics 10 MHz Output Note 2 Additional Features When a quartz crystal oscillator has not Specifications Alarm Output: TTL open collector been operated for a period of time, or if it with internal pull-up resistor.
  • Page 78 Chapter 4 58503B Specifications Specifications and Characteristics Power Requirements AC Power (standard): 90 to 132 Vac or 198 to 264 Vac, automatically selected; 50 to 60 Hz. Option AWQ: Unit accepts: +24 Vdc or + 48 Vdc nominal. Actual operating range: +19 to +60 Vdc operating range.

  • Page 79: Other Information

    Chapter 4 58503B Specifications Specifications and Characteristics Other Information The standard 58503B does not include a display or a keypad. While not necessary, it may be convenient to track the Receiver’s progress during installation and startup by monitoring the satellites being tracked, location (position), time and other parameters.
  • Page 80 Chapter 4 58503B Specifications Specifications and Characteristics Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 81: 59551A Specifications

    59551A Specifications...

  • Page 82: Specifications And Characteristics

    Chapter 5 59551A Specifications Specifications and Characteristics Specifications and Characteristics The specifications and characteristics of the 59551A GPS Measurements Synchronization Module are provided in this chapter. GPS Receiver Features Eight-channel, parallel tracking GPS engine C/A Code, L1 Carrier SmartClock™ technology Enhanced GPS technology Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 83 Chapter 5 59551A Specifications Specifications and Characteristics 1 PPS Output Remote Interface: amount of time the oscillator has been off and the environmental conditions it has (Two RS 232C Ports) Specifications experienced, the oscillator may take up to RS-232-C DTE configuration: one week to reach its specified aging rate Locked: PRIMARY PORT...
  • Page 84 Chapter 5 59551A Specifications Specifications and Characteristics Environmental Specifications Measurements Synchronization Module (59551A) Operating: 0° C to +50° C Storage: −40° C to +80° C Antenna (58532A) Operating: −40° C to +80° C Storage: −40° C to +85° C Power Requirements AC Power: 90 to 132 Vac or 198 to 264 Vac, automatically selected;...

  • Page 85: Other Information

    Chapter 5 59551A Specifications Specifications and Characteristics Other Information The standard 59551A does not include a display or a keypad. While not necessary, it may be convenient to track the Receiver’s progress during installation and startup by monitoring the satellites being tracked, location (position), time and other parameters.
  • Page 86 Chapter 5 59551A Specifications Specifications and Characteristics Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 87 2-15 Alarm condition viii null-modem 2-15 Alarm indicator 2-11 2-12 CDMA base stations Alarm LED characteristics altitude display 58503B ANT (antenna) connector 59551A antenna clearing alarm assembling commands 1-21 cable length delay commands, SCPI 1-21 delay values communication installation...
  • Page 88 Index customizing the Receiver operation 1-20 Holdover indicator 2-12 Holdover LED holdover mode viii data bits 2-20 HP 58503B Receiver viii DB-25 connector 2-15 HP 58518A cable DB-9 connector 2-15 HP 58518A/519A cable dc power HP 58518AA cable dc power connections...
  • Page 89 PORT 2 front panel 2-14 position survey 1-22 Power manuals power getting started operating and programming Measurements Synchronization dc (58503B) Module dc (59551A) modem-eliminator cable 2-15 Power indicator 2-12 POWER input null-modem cable 2-15 power input jack Power input jack, HP 58503A...
  • Page 90 1-13 1-14 setting 1-13 1-14 serial port settings 2-22 settings, serial port 2-22 software pacing 2-20 specifications 58503B 59551A status display status messages 3-10 status reference documentation Status Screen 1-17 status screen 1-18 steady-state operation 1-15 stop bits 2-20...

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