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Installation and Operation Manual SiteSync IQ Wireless System ® Part # H004095 Rev. 28 November 2016...
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USA, these Radio Frequency (RF) transmitters operate in the licensed UHF business band at 450 to 470 MHz. Systems with RF transmitters (internal 5 or 10 watt in the SiteSync IQ System Controller, or 25 watt and higher in the external transmitter) need to be licensed. For USA customers, American Time offers the use of a shared nationwide FCC license, call sign WQFW336.
Table of Contents SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual Introduction System Controller Features ............................ 4 Optional System Controller Features ........................5 Analog Clock Features ............................5 Digital Clock Features ............................5 Installation/Programming Instructions for System Controller System Controller, Antenna and External Transmitter Installation ............... 6-9 System Controller Setup Wizard ........................
SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual abcdefghijklmn The American Time SiteSync IQ Wireless System offers the latest and most innovative way to incorporate synchronized time throughout your facility, providing you with improved productivity and punctuality. SiteSync IQ System Controller Standard Features The SiteSync IQ System Controller provides synchronized control of system clocks and electrical circuits such as those for controlling signaling devices and lights.
SSQMSTR-25X6G has 6 signal circuits on a 25 watt Standard GPS unit. The American Time SiteSync IQ wireless clock series offers a selection of clocks to match a wide variety of application requirements. Plastic case, steel case, analog and digital styles will provide years of maintenance-free service.
Connect the antenna cable to the TX ANT port. b. Connect the power supply to the POWER INPUT port. c. Connect the power supply to 110v electrical supply (American Time recommends using surge protector/battery backup Part # H002717A shown).
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Antenna Installation Component Location and Mounting Guidelines Choose a suitable location for the SiteSync IQ magnetic mount antenna: a. Locate the antenna at least 4 ft. away from the System Controller or other electronic equipment to minimize the potential for interference caused by the radio frequency energy emitted from the antenna.
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Connect the power supply to the POWER INPUT port on the System Controller. d. Connect the power cords of both units to 110v electrical supply (American Time recommends using surge protector/ battery backup unit H002717A shown). External Transmitter 4. Power up the External Transmitter a.
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S elect a suitable location for the SiteSync IQ System Controller, the external amplifier, if applicable, and the Campus Antenna. a. Locate the antenna at least 4 ft. away from the System Controller and external amplifier or other electronic equipment to minimize the potential for interference caused by the radio frequency energy emitted from the antenna.
System Controller SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Time Status=AUTO CDMA=S Setup Wizard Programming Procedure Setup Wizard Main Screen Turn on the power to the System Controller The first time the unit is powered up, it will prompt you (See...
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System Controller SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Time Status=AUTO CDMA=S Setup Wizard Programming Procedure (cont) For use only when configuring Custom DST settings Define DST: Set Menu DST - LOCAL • Press...
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System Controller SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Time Status=AUTO CDMA=S Setup Wizard Programming Procedure (cont) To set the time display mode for the System Controller, Set Menu 12/24 Mode select 12/24 Hr Mode.
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System Controller SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Time Status=AUTO CDMA=S Setup Wizard Programming Procedure (cont) Use the keypad to enter the Time Server address. Enter preceding zeros as Comm Menu necessary. Time Server Address 131.107.013.100...
Standard GPS Option SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Timel Status=AUTO GPS=Y Mounting and Connecting Standard GPS Receiver This option provides time synchronization via the Global Positioning System (GPS). 15 ft. GPS cable can be extended up to 100 ft. with extensions.
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Standard GPS Option SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Timel Status=AUTO GPS=Y Programming Procedure Turn on the power to the System Controller GPS Time Menu To confirm GPS signal, press Choose: 1=Signal Status a.
GPS Plus Option SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Timel Status=AUTO GPS=Y Mounting and Connecting GPS Plus Receiver This option provides time synchronization via the Global Positioning GPS Plus Option Includes: System (GPS). The option includes weather-tight, non-corrosive A.
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GPS Plus Option SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Timel Status=AUTO GPS=Y Programming Procedure Turn on the power to the System Controller GPS Time Menu To confirm GPS signal, press Choose: 1=Signal Status a.
Ethernet Option SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Time Status=AUTO ETH=Y Connecting Ethernet Option This option provides time synchronization via Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) or Daytime Protocol from Internet Time Servers or an internal Network Time Server.
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Ethernet Option SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Time Status=AUTO ETH=Y Programming Procedure Note: These settings may already have been Comm Menu entered using the Startup Wizard. DHCP 1=Enable Turn on the power to the System Controller...
CDMA Option SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Time Status=AUTO ETH=Y Connecting CDMA Receiving Antenna This option provides time synchronization via Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). This is often used in the mobile telephone industry. It eliminates the need to mount an outside antenna.
Sync Option Installing Contact Closure Sync Option This option allows a SiteSync IQ System Controller to be synchronized with existing equipment with a contact closure. This type of synchronization can also be implemented between two SiteSync IQ System Controllers. Existing Equipment Providing 2 Wire Synchronization...
American Time Status=AUTO CDMA=S For installations with existing wired signal devices in locations remote to the SiteSync IQ System Controller. This involves a second, wired IQ System Controller in an area remote to the wireless IQ System Controller. A: Transmitting SiteSync...
Time Zone Clocks Option SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual Eastern Central Mountain Pacific This feature allows for up to 8 additional time Programming Procedure zone clocks. Turn on the power to the System Controller Set Menu Press: . Enter the User Lock. Press...
Wired Clock Circuit Installation To install wired clock circuits: 1. Disconnect and lock out power to the SiteSync IQ System Controller and any circuit wiring. 2. Remove the top cover from the System Controller. a. Remove screws from each side of the cover.
Adjust Time Menu SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual The Adjust Time menu serves two functions: Manual correction of impulse secondary clocks, and Simple synchronization of the system controller to an external time source. Press: to access the Adjust Time Menu...
ON. In these cases, the surge protection switches (see illustration below) can be moved to the OFF position. Contact American Time Technical Support with any questions at 800-328-8996.
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9,999 events). Schedules, with groups of events, are assigned to Circuits. A Circuit is defined as one of the 6 relay outputs on the SiteSync IQ System Controller. Each circuit can be assigned one schedule at a time. For example, Schedule 01 with 4 events might be assigned to Circuit 1 and Schedule 03 with 10 events might be assigned to Circuit 2.
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Wired Signal Circuit SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Time Status=AUTO ETH=Y Option Programming Recurring Events by Weekday (continued) The Countdown Duration screen apprear: <> c. Enter the countdown duration using the keypad or the...
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Wired Signal Circuit SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Time Status=AUTO ETH=Y Option Programming Special Events (continued) Event Menu e. Press to select a day of the month and bring up the Select Event Choose: Date screen.
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Wired Signal Circuit SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Time Status=AUTO ETH=Y Option Programming Schedule Change Events Select Weekdays: 8=M-F MTWTF 9=S+S Key 1234567 a. Press in the Select Weekdays. 0=Special OK=Accept b. Press 2 for Schedule Change.
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Wired Signal Circuit SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Time Status=AUTO ETH=Y Option Reviewing and Editing Events Event Menu Press: , enter User Lock (unless disabled) using the keypad and View Events by press (unless User Lock is disabled) to enter the Event Menu.
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Wired Signal Circuit SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Time Status=AUTO ETH=Y Option Reviewing and Editing Events by Schedule (continued) The Countdown Duration screen apprear: <> e. Enter the countdown duration using the keypad or the...
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Wired Signal Circuit SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Time Status=AUTO ETH=Y Option Programming Signal Circuits (Keypad Interface) From Program Menu Signal Circuit Menu User Lock View Circuits 1=Schedule 3=On/Off 2=Duration Enable Circuits...
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Wired Signal Circuit SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Time Status=AUTO ETH=Y Option Setting Signal Circuit Schedule and Duration (continued) d. This screen shows the current default duration for all circuits. "<" indicates an off default and ">" indicates an on default. To change the...
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Wired Signal Circuit SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual MON MAR 14 2016 10:38:06 AM USCT American Time Status=AUTO ETH=Y Option Controlling Signal Circuits Manually Signal circuits can be controlled manually with the MAN key acting as a momentary push-button switch. To initiate manual control: a.
Remote Connect Web Interface SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual The Remote Connect Web Interface allows remote access to your SiteSync IQ system controller via a web browser. This includes Event and Circuit programming, manual circuit activation, time/date settings and other system configurations.
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Note: Scheduled events will not run if this is not set to AUTO. 3. Device Name – This allows the user to name the system controller. This is useful for users that have more than one SiteSync IQ system controllers to manage.
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Remote Connect Web Interface SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual Impulse – If the system is to operate with impulse clocks and a impulse clock code is selected the Manually Adjust Impulse Clocks box will appear. For example, setting the Clock Code selector to 2 will enable impulse clock operation.
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Remote Connect Web Interface SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual 4. System Controller Time Zone Configuration: When this is selected, the Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time settings can be configured. The Update button in the lower right hand corner must be pressed for any changes to take effect.
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SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual Remote Connect Web Interface Event Tab (cont): 4. Add: This allows the user to add new events to a specified schedule. There are three types of events: –Regular Events: A reoccurring day of the week event.
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Remote Connect Web Interface SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual Circuit Tab: The Circuit Tab contains circuit designations to specific schedules. This tab also contains the Manual Activation feature which allows manual activation of relays. Schedule: Figure 10 1. Enabled: This allows the user to enable or disable the circuit. The circuit must be enabled to run an assigned schedule. The Update button must be pressed for changes to take effect.
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Remote Connect Web Interface SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual Manual Activation: Figure 11 1. Enabled: This allows the user to enable or disable which circuits should be manually activated. 2. Signal Duration: This is the duration which the circuit will manually activate.
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Ethernet troubleshooting section 3. Unit IP Address: This displays the IP address of the SiteSync IQ system controller. These boxes are grayed out if DHCP is enabled and can only be changed if the DHCP box is unchecked. After changing all IP fields in the Ethernet Tab, press the Update button to save the configuration.
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Remote Connect Web Interface SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual CDMA Tab: The CDMA Tab contains status information for the CDMA modem. This displays the signal strength, signal status, last signal received, and the CDMA bias. Figure 13 1. CDMA Time Updates: This allows the user to enable or disable the CDMA time synchronization source. The Update button must be pressed for this change to take effect.
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Remote Connect Web Interface SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual Messaging Tab: The Messaging Tab allows for the entry and storage of 10 pre-canned messages. These messages can be sent to message boards throughout the facility. Figure 15 1. Cap Code: The Cap Code must be match the Cap Code of the device receiving the message.
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Remote Connect Web Interface SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual Configuration Tab: The Configuration Tab requires a service password for access. Within this tab, the user can change their passwords, update their firmware, change their time synchronization priority, change the system controller’s banner text or turn Quiet Mode On/Off.
Settings and Configuration SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual Manually Setting Time and Date Press P1 and enter your user lock then O (unless disabled) to access the Set Menu. Manually Setting Time: Set Menu Options • a. Press: 1=Time 2=Date •...
Settings and Configuration SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual The Config Menu offers the ability to change several settings for the SiteSync IQ Master. Press P7 and enter your service lock to access the Configuration Menu. Manage Locks: From Config Menu press Config Menu •...
Settings and Configuration SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual Setup Manager: From the Config Menu press Config Menu This feature allows for the enabling and disabling of the Setup Wizard. Setup Wizard: • Press to Enable or to Disable. Disabled •...
Quiet Mode. Wireless Analog AA Battery Clocks (DC) Note: SiteSync IQ clocks ship with batteries installed. Do not connect the barrel jack plug to the receiver until the master is installed and transmitting. Connect the barrel jack plug of the battery pack to the wireless receiver.
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Wireless Analog Clock Installation SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual HOME SYNC RESET Enlarged Approximately 200% Headway Movement for Analog Clocks Sync Button: This button is used to sync the clock to the master controller. The master controller must be out of Quiet Mode in order to perform this function.
Wireless Digital Clock Installation SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual Note: Time format (12 or 24 hour) for Wireless Digital Clocks is set at the SiteSync IQ system controller. The format displayed on the system controller will display on the digital clocks.
• Remove power from the unit by switching the Power Input switch off, wait 5 seconds, then turn the unit back on. If the problem cannot be resolved after following these steps, call Technical Support at American Time at 800-328-8996.
If you have trouble synchronizing to GPS, follow these troubleshooting steps: 1. If GPS receiving antenna has been connected to the SiteSync IQ System Controller for less than 25 minutes, the GPS time signal may be inaccurate. Allow more time. If still not synchronizing follow these steps: Press: , to check the GPS signal status.
If you have trouble connecting the SiteSync IQ System Controller via Ethernet, follow these troubleshooting steps: 1. Check the Ethernet cable connection to the SiteSync IQ System Controller. Make sure the patch cable is securely connected to the Ethernet RJ-45 port and that it is not damaged. Have the cable tested or connect a computer or another Ethernet device to this cable to confirm proper connection.
7. If the Sitesync IQ system controller is configured in DHCP mode and you are not able to connect to the Remote Connect interface, ensure that the device is on a network that will serve DHCP addresses. If no DHCP server is present or fails to receive an address, the SiteSync IQ system controller will default to 192.168.10.10.
2. Check for CDMA cellular reception in the location of the SiteSync IQ System Controller. The easiest way to do this is to check the signal strength indicator on a Verizon Wireless, Sprint or Alltel cell phone (USA).
2. Check the Contact Closure connection to the IQ System Controller. Make sure the two wires are securely connected. 3. Ensure that the sync time is correct. See instruction on Page 21 for setting the sync time on the SiteSync IQ System Controller.
Verify the LED for the circuit is Off (see diagram). 3. Signal circuits not responding at all: a. Carefully open the top cover of the SiteSync IQ System Controller by removing the screws on each side of the unit. b. Press the key, enter User Lock, if applicable, then press c.
Quiet Mode- With Quiet Mode enabled, clocks may not correct until the hours of 12AM-6AM. If clock corrections are needed during the day, Quiet Mode can be disabled by pressing 3-5-7 on the system controller (reference Appendix J in the SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual).
4. Move the clock closer to the transmitter or to an area where another clock is working (if poor signal coverage is suspected) and reset the clock time per digital clock troubleshooting (Step 3 above). If the problem cannot be resolved after following these steps, please call Technical Support at American Time at 800-328-8996. American Series...
Ethernet. A typical configuration would be a SiteSync IQ System Controller with GPS and Ethernet options, where GPS is used as the time source for the IQ System Controller and Ethernet is used to sync the time on a network server or various workgroup computers.
Appendix B: Supported Time Zones SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual Automatic Time Hours Difference Daylight Saving Zone Hours Difference from UTC Time Code Description from UTC (Winter) (Summer) Adjustment? LMT (Local Mean Time) - based on longitude CALCULATED CALCULATED CONFIG...
Appendix D: Wired Signal Circuit SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual Programming Examples Example: Programming Recurring Events To program a new event in Schedule 2 that turns on signal circuits for 5 seconds starting at 8:55 AM every weekday Monday-Friday, press:...
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Appendix D: Wired Signal Circuit SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual Programming Examples Example: Programming Signal Circuits To assign Signal Circuit 1 to Schedule 12 with a default duration of 5 seconds, and Signal Circuit 4 to Schedule 6 with a default...
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Appendix D: Wired Signal Circuit SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual Programming Examples Example: Programming Special Events (continued) > to select PM Step 19: Step 20: 8 to set duration Step 21: Step 22: O to accept 0 Min Countdown Duration...
Appendix E: Checking IQ System SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual Controller Status Information Turn on the power to the System Controller Press P6 to access the Status Menu. Screen shots are examples Clock Code: From the Status Menu press Status Menu This displays the currently configured clock code.
Appendix F: USB Flash Drive SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual USB Update Programming Insert USB drive into the bottom slot of Port A. Note: Ensure USB drive only contains the .BIN file. Enter Service Lock when prompted. Press Config Menu...
Appendix G: SiteSync IQ System SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual Controller Port Diagrams Front of System Controller: Front A=LCD Display B=Keypad C=Port A - USB Programming Port D=Port B - USB Diagonistic Port Back Back of System Controller: E=CDMA Antenna Port (if equipped)
2. Verify wireless transmission and synchronization - Quarterly • Confirm that TX displays on the SiteSync IQ System Controller screen near the top and/or bottom of each minute. • Verify equipment is transmitting by resetting a clock in a known good signal area by completing the following: Battery powered clocks: 1.
Appendix J: Quiet Mode SiteSync IQ Wireless Installation Manual Quiet Mode is a feature that will reduce the number of transmissions of your system controller. This will decrease the likelihood of interfering with other equipment while increasing the life of the transmitter.
ASCII character string containing the current date and time. This message is sent from the timeserver as a response to any input on port 13. The timeserver closes the connection as soon as the timestamp is sent. The SiteSync IQ System Controller is capable of sending and receiving timestamps via UDP port 13 using this protocol.
Schedule - A group of events. For example, a school might program Schedule 01 with 4 events for their morning Elementary recess schedule. The SiteSync IQ System Controller allows for 99 unique schedules, with any number of events in each (up to a maximum total of 9,999 events).
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