Acronyms and Abbreviations alarm indication signal digital transmission (2.048 Mb/s) electrostatic discharge extended superframe Global Positioning System loss of signal MDEV mean time deviation pulse per second primary reference source remote oscillator synchronization status messaging TDEV time deviation time of day Universal Coordinated Time Contents...
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The synchronization timing is traceable to the GPS, which provides the highest level of synchronization for telephony networks. The TimeSource 3600 with its GPS input is a stand- alone office PRS. With the optional inputs ensembled, holdover is extended if GPS signals are disrupted.
This configuration assures that a minimum of 4 satellites, and as many as 12, are in view anywhere in the world at all times. The TimeSource 3600 tracks all satellites within its field of view. The performance of each tracked satellite is observed and compared to the others, and available for use in the timing solution.
Physical Description The TimeSource 3600 consists of a shelf, plug-in card, antenna, cables, hardware, and software. Optional system configurations include eight additional E1 or analog outputs, two E1 synchronous clock insertion unit (ESCIU) ports, or four IRIG-B TOD timing outputs.
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Figure 1. Shelf 22 cm 8.2 cm 43.8 cm 990-72060-01, -02, -05 Systems 22 cm 8.2 cm 43.8 cm 990-72060-04 Systems Description...
The roof antenna (Figure 2) is encased in weather-resistant plastic housing for outdoor installation, usually on a roof. A single coaxial cable carries signals and power between the antenna and the shelf. Figure 2. Roof Antenna 31.4 cm TimeSource 3600...
A single length of coaxial cable carries signals and power between the antenna assembly and the shelf. Figure 3. Mechanical Window Antenna Antenna Coaxial Cable Mounting Assembly 43 cm IF Converter Coaxial Cable to TimeSource 3600 Shelf (not included with antenna assembly) Description...
(Velcro brand or equivalent). The hook-and-loop fabric attaches directly to a window. Coaxial cables carry signals and power between the antenna and the IF converter, and between the IF converter and the shelf. Figure 4. Self-Adhesive Window Antenna GPS WINDOW ANTENNA TimeSource 3600...
Wall Antenna The wall antenna (Figure 5) is mounted on the outside of a building wall. The antenna attaches magnetically to the mounting bracket. The cable from the antenna is routed through a hole drilled in the wall. Coaxial cables carry signals and power between the antenna and the IF converter, and between the IF converter and the shelf.
Functional Description Overview Figure 6 shows the main functions of the TimeSource 3600. The center of the TimeSource 3600 is the BesTime Ensemble Timing Generator, which uses the BesTime algorithm to analyze the phase and frequency relationships, individually and collectively, of the timing sources.
Figure 6. Block Diagram Alarm Alarms Interface Clock input & dc COM ports Micro- power to antenna Ethernet port processor Interface Antenna Status lamps input E1/analog output A Local Oscillator Optional sources E1/analog output B BesTime Ensemble Timing E1 Span Clock 1 pps output Generator...
Local Oscillator A rubidium oscillator, based on a digitally controlled servo-loop, provides an ultra-stable local oscillator signal, which is sent to the BesTime Ensemble Timing Generator. TimeSource 3600...
Clock Extractors A clock extractor circuit extracts a timing signal from each external reference source. (External sources, other than the GPS antenna, are optional.) The extracted timing signal is sent to the BesTime Ensemble Timing Generator. Power Supply A power converter filters and converts 48 volts dc power supplied –...
1 PPS Output The BesTime Ensemble Timing Generator provides the timing for the 1 pulse-per-second timing signal available at the 1 PPS connector, which can be used for application-specific requirements. This signal is not squelched during an alarm. TimeSource 3600...
10 MHz Output The BesTime Ensemble Timing Generator provides timing for the 10 MHz timing signal available at the 10 MHZ connector, which can be used for local cellular frequency or testing purposes. This signal is not squelched during an alarm. Two ESCIU Ports (990-72060-04 Systems Only) This option provides a module for two E1 ports.
TimeSource 3600 and an external terminal. Ethernet The TimeSource 3600 has six Ethernet ports to carry TL1 commands, responses, and autonomous messages between the TimeSource 3600 and an external terminal, or an Element Manager, or both. The user can configure the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address for the Ethernet ports.
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Four ports (5001, 5002, 5003, and 5004) are configured to act as though a serial-port communication terminal were connected to them. These ports communicate TL1 commands, responses and autonomous messages. Two additional ports communicate with Element Managers, which may have NMS, OSMF, or similar software. An Element Manager establishes a connection with one port (5551) for TL1 commands and responses.
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Chapter Engineering & Ordering This chapter provides information to assist in planning the installation and ordering a system appropriate for a specific site.
Antenna Guidelines Perform a site survey as described in Procedure A before ordering the system. Use the guidelines and considerations in the Roof Antenna Location and Cabling Guidelines section and the Shelf Considerations section. TimeSource 3600...
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Determine the two separate –48 V power sources for the shelf. If only one –48 V power source is available, it must be cabled to both TimeSource 3600 power inputs. End of Procedure...
A compromise often must be made between location and satellite field of view. With a smaller the field of view, the TimeSource 3600 can use fewer satellites in the solution for GPS derived time. The TimeSource 3600 will operate with an average of one satellite in view for 40% of the time in a day.
Figure 8. Antenna Field of View Antenna position Obstructions Antenna toward the pole field of view if possible 10° 10° Mask angle* Mask angle* Horizon Equator Pole * An angle of 10° masks objects up to about 1 m above the 10°...
Attempt to avoid locating the antenna within 30 degrees azimuth of the transmission direction of any transmitting antenna in the area, even if the transmitting antenna operates at a different frequency. A transmitting antenna may cause the GPS antenna to become overloaded and reduce its reception capabilities. TimeSource 3600...
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The minimum horizontal distance from other receiving antennas is 1 meter. To reduce multipath signal distortions, the minimum horizontal distance from vertical reflective structures (e.g., heating ducts, equipment housings, etc.) is twice the height of the structure, and no less than 3 meters (Figure 10). Do not locate the antenna underneath high power lines.
Cable entry into building Building Wall Note: This is an example only. Not all parts are available from Symmetricom. Roof Antenna Earth Ground Location Guidelines The roof ring ground system, a Central Office grounding plate, and building structural steel are examples of valid earth ground points.
The antenna assembly uses the same coaxial cable for power and antenna signals. The length of cable is determined by circumstances of the installation and site. Symmetricom offers RG-59/U plenum-rated coaxial cable (0.812 mm [20 AWG], 75 ohm coaxial) with male TNC connectors attached, in the following lengths: •...
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The following items, which must be ordered separately, are available for this type of installation: • TNC connector kit (093-72010-98) includes: - TNC connectors for RG-59/U cables (8) - Rubber boots (8) - TNC adapter connectors (2) • TNC crimp tool (154-00023-01) TimeSource 3600...
Window and Wall Antenna Location Guidelines When selecting a window or wall in which to install the antenna, select the window or wall which has the maximum unobstructed view of the sky. Do not select a window or wall which has the view of the sky obstructed by trees, buildings, or towers.
Figure 11. Antenna Mask Angle 10° mask angle* TimeSource 3600 Note: TimeSource 3600 does Antenna not detect satellites in the masked area. *An angle of 10° masks objects up to about 1 m above the horizon at 6 m from the antenna.
SMA connector. A separate cable is required to connect the IF converter to the TimeSource 3600 shelf. Two types of plenum-rated cable are available. The cables with longer length capabilities (060-72010-xx) are RG-59/U (0.812 mm [20 AWG], 75 ohm coaxial) with male TNC connectors attached to each end.
TOD converter, and two screws. Install the converter anywhere (for example, on unused space on a rack) within 305 cable meters of the TimeSource 3600 shelf, and within 15 cable meters of the device receiving the time code. The user must supply two cables. One cable is a Category 5 four- pair RS-422 cable, 305 meter maximum, with RJ-45 connectors on each end.
Shelf Considerations The TimeSource 3600 Shelf can be mounted in an ETSI 53.5 cm rack or a 48 cm rack. The shelf is shipped with supplied mounting ears positioned for flush mounting on an ETSI 53.5 cm rack. Attach the mounting ears, as shown in Figure 12, for flush mounting or 12.7 cm offset mounting.
Systems The TimeSource 3600 Systems available are listed below. The antenna must be ordered separately. Standard System (Two E1 Outputs) This system (990-72060-01) includes: • TimeSource 3100 Shelf (090-72000-11) • TimeSource 3600 card (090-72060-01) • Hardware kit (093-72060-87) • System software compact disc (CD) (992-72060-xx) Version 1.04.02 or higher...
With Eight Additional E1 or 2.048 MHz Outputs This system (990-72060-02) includes: • TimeSource 3100 Shelf (090-72000-11) • TimeSource 3600 card with additional E1 or 2.048 MHz outputs (090-72060-02) • Hardware kit (093-72060-87) • System software compact disc (CD) (992-72060-xx) Version 1.04.02 or higher...
With Four IRIG-B TOD Outputs This system (990-72060-05) includes: • TimeSource 3100 Shelf (090-72000-11) • TimeSource 3600 card with IRIG-B TOD outputs (090-72060- • Hardware kit (093-72060-87) • System software compact disc (CD) (992-72060-xx) Version 1.04.02 or higher • TimeScan Craft software compact disc (CD) (992-46750-xx) Version 7.0.1 or higher...
Antennas The antennas available are listed below. A TimeSource 3600 System must be ordered separately. Roof Antenna This antenna kit (990-72050-96) includes: • IF antenna assembly (090-72010-97) • Rooftop antenna installation kit (093-72050-96) includes: Antenna cable bracket kit (093-00001-01) Mounting bracket for surge suppressor (070-00300-02)
This antenna kit (990-72050-99) includes: • IF converter (090-72050-97) • Wall antenna kit (093-72050-99) includes: Antenna, with 5.8 m of cable and SMA connector attached (112-00013-01) Antenna mounting bracket (070-00413-01) Cable tie mounts (128-00302-02) and cable ties (128-00500-05) TimeSource 3600...
User-Supplied Tools and Materials Ensure that the user-supplied tools and materials listed below are on hand for installation, as applicable. For Roof Antenna Installation • 2.5 cm diameter galvanized metal pipe, used as a mast to mount the antenna. Mast should be long enough to position the antenna above any metal object on the roof •...
• Ladder, or safe method of reaching the antenna location on the exterior wall • Drill with bits of appropriate size and type to make pilot holes for the antenna mounting bracket screws, and to make a hole through the wall for the antenna cable TimeSource 3600...
• 2 screws of appropriate size and type to attach the antenna mounting bracket to an exterior wall. • Screwdriver • Electrically conductive antioxidant compound (Kopr-Shield or equivalent) to coat exposed connections to prevent oxidation • Fire stopping material to seal the hole in the wall •...
• RS-232 cable with DB-9 connector for COM2 port • 4.115 mm (6 AWG) ground wire • 1.47 mm (16 AWG) green insulated ground wire • 1.47 mm (16 AWG) red insulated wire • 1.47 mm (16 AWG) black insulated wire TimeSource 3600...
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Installation Chapter This chapter is the sequential order of procedures for installation and power-up.
Unpacking Use the procedures in the order they appear in this chapter to install the TimeSource 3600. If any difficulties are encountered during the installation process, contact Symmetricom’s Customer Technical Assistance Center (CTAC). Refer to the Technical Assistance section of the Troubleshooting chapter for telephone numbers.
Antenna Roof Antenna Installation procedures are to follow local company procedures and the Installation Job Specification. Prior to installing the antenna, the site, antenna location, lightning suppressor location, lightning suppressor grounding point, cable route, and all other details should have been planned. To install the antenna, refer to Figure 13 and perform Procedure B.
TNC Connector and Mounting Bracket (Attached (070-00300-02) to cable) Valid earth ground TNC Connector (See Note 1) (Attached to cable) RG-59/U Cable (060-72010-xx) (See Note 2) TNC Connector TNC Connector (Attached to cable) (on shelf) TimeSource 3600 Shelf TimeSource 3600...
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Procedure B. Roof Antenna Mounting and Cable Connection Step Procedure Attach the antenna mounting bracket to a pipe (2.5 cm diameter) or a wood post. • If mounting the bracket to a pipe, slide the two V-bolts over the pipe, and through the mounting bracket slots;...
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4.6 m of the chosen valid earth ground. If the mounting plate is to be installed in a nonmetallic junction box, perform the installation, and bolt the assembly near the chosen valid earth ground. TimeSource 3600...
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Connect a cable to the lightning suppressor, route the cable through the conduit into the building, and route the cable through the building to the TimeSource 3600 Shelf location. If the lightning suppressor was not mounted directly to a valid earth ground, crimp a length of 4.115 mm (6 AWG) ground cable to the two-hole terminal, slide the...
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Install fire-stopping material in all holes opened in the roof and/or walls during this procedure. Check all connections for tightness to prevent arcing and intermittent operation. Coat all exposed connectors with an electrically conductive antioxidant compound (e.g., Kopr-Shield spray). End of Procedure TimeSource 3600...
IF-to-shelf cable (on IF converter) RG-59/U Cable TNC Connector 060-72010-xx (Attached to cable) (3 m to 305 m) or Mini RG-59 Cable 060-72050-xx (15 m to 152 m) TNC Connector (Attached to cable, and on shelf) TimeSource 3600 Shelf Installation...
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Tighten the pivot screws to secure the antenna (Figure 16). Connect the antenna cable to the IF downconverter on the mechanical window antenna assembly and route the cable to the TimeSource 3600 Shelf location. Secure the cable using local company procedures.
Figure 15. Attaching the Mechanical Window Antenna Use 2 user-supplied screws to attach to wall or window sill Figure 16. Mechanical Window Antenna Pivot Screws Place the antenna against the window by moving the chassis on these pivots. Tighten these pivot screws to lock antenna position.
RG-59/U Cable 060-72010-xx TNC connector (3 m to 305 m) or (Attached to cable, and on IF converter) Mini RG-59 Cable 060-72050-xx (15 m to 152 m) TNC Connector (Attached to cable, and on shelf) TimeSource 3600 Shelf TimeSource 3600...
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3 m. Route and connect the antenna cable to the antenna side of the IF downconverter. Connect a cable to the TimeSource 3600 shelf side of the IF downconverter and route the cable to the shelf location.
Procedure D. Self-Adhesive Window Antenna Mounting and Cable Connection (cont’d) Step Procedure Check all connections for tightness to prevent intermittent operation. End of Procedure Figure 18. Attaching the IF Converter Use 4 user-supplied screws to attach to a wall or other structure. TimeSource 3600...
Mounting Kit RG-59/U Cable 060-72010-xx TNC connector (3 m to 305 m) or (Attached to cable, and on IF converter) Mini RG-59 Cable 060-72050-xx TNC Connector (15 m to 152 m) (Attached to cable, and on shelf) TimeSource 3600 Shelf Installation...
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Drill two pilot holes for the user-supplied screws or bolts that attach the mounting bracket to the outside wall. Using two screws or bolts, mount the antenna bracket assembly to the outside wall. TimeSource 3600...
Route the antenna cable to the antenna side of the IF converter and connect the cable. Connect a cable to the TimeSource 3600 shelf side of the IF downconverter and route the cable to the shelf location. Secure the cable using local company procedures.
(Figure 22B) or to the front of the rack rail for 12.7 cm offset mounting (Figure 22C). Leave 1 RU (4.4 cm) of air space above the TimeSource 3600 Shelf for proper ventilation. Mount the shelf in the rack according to standard company practices.
(refer to Figure 23). 3. Align the three spring-loaded screws on the module with the threaded holes on the panel. 4. Use a medium flat-blade screwdriver to lock each screw in place. Torque the screws evenly to prevent skewing the module. TimeSource 3600...
The Craft connection is made at the shelf front panel. All other connections are made at the shelf connector panel. To access the shelf connector panel, remove its cover. Figure 24 shows the connectors on the front panel and connector panel. TimeSource 3600...
Figure 24. Connector Panel and Front Panel Connectors E1 outputs Battery B port 1 Alarms A & B E1 inputs A & B & frame (BNC) (BNC) 10 MHz 1 pps ground output Time of day port 2 output (TB1) E1 outputs E1 inputs Craft...
1.47 mm (16 AWG) green insulated wire to connect the frame ground ( ) terminal of power terminal block TB1 to the frame ground, and use another 1.47 mm (16 AWG) green insulated wire to connect the terminal of TB2 to frame ground. TimeSource 3600...
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Make the ground connection, following one of the methods described below, depending on whether a ground rod is installed: With ground rod: Solder the frame ground connection to the 4.115 mm (6 AWG) frame ground rod run vertically on each side of the rack. Two methods are acceptable: •...
Caution: Do not apply power to the TimeSource 3600 before instructed in this procedure. Before connecting the power cables to the TimeSource 3600, ensure the fuses are removed from the fuse panel that supplies power to the power cables. Note: Input power is reverse polarity protected;...
GPS Antenna Use the supplied 90 degree adapter to connect the coaxial cable from the lightning suppressor or IF downconverter to the TNC connector labeled GPS ANT. Refer to Figure 24 for the connector location. 10 MHz Output Connect a user-supplied RG-58 coaxial cable from the connector labeled 10 MHz to the equipment that will use the 10 MHz output signal.
For example, a BNC connector can be used for output A and the wire-wrap pins for output B, but do not use the output A BNC connector with the output A wire-wrap connector. Figure 26. E1 or Analog Output Wire-Wrap Connections TimeSource 3600...
Expansion Bus Reserved for future use. 1 PPS Output Connect a user-supplied RG-58 coaxial cable from the connector labeled TTL PPS to the equipment that will use the 1 pulse-per- second TTL output signal. See Figure 24 for the connector location.
T, the ring wire to the pin labeled R, and the shield (if connected at the TimeSource 3600) to the pin labeled S. See Figure 24 for the location of the connectors and pins, and Figure 27 for the wire- wrap connections.
The shield pin is capacitively coupled to ground, therefore, the shield must be connected at the source end. The shield may also be connected at the TimeSource 3600 end for additional longitudinal noise protection. Figure 28. Eight E1 or Analog Outputs Connections...
Figure 29. IRIG-B TOD Output Connections OUT 8 OUT 7 OUT 6 OUT 5 OUT 4 OUT 3 Output 4 Output 3 OUT 2 OUT 1 Output 2 Output 1 Note: Note: Outputs 5, 6, 7 and 8 are not used TimeSource 3600...
E1 traffic signal. A bypass relay directs E1 traffic around the ESCIU circuitry to maintain span continuity if a TimeSource 3600 fault occurs. Figure 30. Connector Layout of ESCIU Modules RTN2 OUT...
NEs and the ESCIU module. Note: If the TimeSource 3600 is still in warm-up or searching for GPS satellites, alarms may be present. All synchronization-related alarms should clear while the TimeSource 3600 is in steady-state operation.
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Figure 31. ESCIU Cutover without Jacks (Out-of-Service) REMOVE EXISTING CABLING NETWORK RECEIVE RECEIVE ELEMENT OR NETWORK (IN) (IN) FACILITY ELEMENT NOT BEING BEING TIMED TIMED FROM FROM ESCIU ESCIU TRANSMIT TRANSMIT MODULE MODULE (OUT) (OUT) RTN1 OUT RTN1 IN Existing cabling Remove existing cabling SPAN 1 New cabling...
Step 1 and recheck the cross-connect wiring. Repeat Step 5. Note: If the TimeSource 3600 is still in warm-up or searching for GPS satellites, alarms may be present. All synchronization-related alarms should clear while the TimeSource 3600 is in steady-state operation.
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Figure 32. ESCIU Cutover with Jacks (In-Service) PRIMARY REFERENCE DIGITAL LINE INTERFACE INTF PORT EQPMT DIGITAL SWITCH MACHINE* SECONDARY REFERENCE DIGITAL LINE INTERFACE INTF PORT EQPMT RTN1 OUT RTN1 IN Patch Cord Bridging Repeaters DSX-1 Jacks Existing cabling * Some digital switch to be removed machines designate SPAN 1...
Table B. TOD Connector Pinouts Signal Abbreviation Direction 1 pps A TOD PPS + From TimeSource 3600 1 pps B TOD PPS – From TimeSource 3600 12 V power source TOD P12V — Receive data B TOD RXD –...
Notes: 1. Due to distance constraints, the converter must be placed no more than 305 m from the TimeSource 3600 Shelf, and no more than 15 m from the device receiving the time code. 2. The converter dimensions are 7.5 cm by 3.8 cm by 2.5 cm.
15 m Converter To TimeSource time code max. 305 m 3600 max. Table C. Converter DB-25 Connector Pinouts Signal Frame ground Data output (RS-232) 1 pps (RS-232) Signal ground Note: Pins not listed are reserved for future use. TimeSource 3600...
Table D for the connector pinouts. Table D. Ethernet 10base-T RJ-45 Connector Pinouts Signal Abbreviation Direction Transmit data + TXD + From TimeSource 3600 Transmit data – TXD – From TimeSource 3600 Receive data + RXD + To TimeSource 3600 —...
Communication Port 1 To provide an RS-232 link for TL1 command access to the TimeSource 3600, connect to port 1 at the female 25-pin D connector labeled COM1. See Figure 24 for the location of the connector. See Table E for the connector pinouts.
Communication Port 2 To provide an RS-232 link for TL1 command access to the TimeSource 3600, connect to port 2 at the female 9-pin D connector labeled COM2. See Figure 24 for the location of the connector, and Table F for the connector pinouts.
Alarms Connect the TimeSource 3600 alarms to the office alarm panel at the critical (CR), major (MJ), and minor (MN) wire-wrap pins. See Figure 24 for the location of the alarm pins, and Figure 35 for the connections. Connect at the upper group of pins (AUD) for audible alarms and at the lower group of pins (VIS) for visible alarms.
Craft Port To provide an RS-232 link for TL1 command access to the TimeSource 3600, connect to the craft port at the female RJ-45 connector labeled Craft on the front panel. A Craft-port-to-PC cable is supplied with the TimeSource 3600 for making this connection.
CrossTalk). On the computer connected to the TimeSource 3600, set the communication software to communicate with the port that is connected to the TimeSource 3600. On the computer connected to the TimeSource 3600, set the RS-232 communication parameters to 8 data bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit, and 9600 baud.
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Procedure Ensure that the TimeSource 3600 plug-in card is not installed in the shelf. Ensure that all fuses that supply power to the TimeSource 3600 Shelf are removed from the fuse panel. At the shelf end of the battery leads, use the multimeter to measure the voltage...
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Procedure Install the battery source fuse(s) in the rack fuse bay that supplies power to the TimeSource 3600. The TimeSource 3600 enters its warm-up mode after approximately 60 s when power is applied. During the warm-up period, the following conditions exist: •...
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Procedure G. Power Up (cont’d) Step Procedure Skip this step if the current unit is equipped with a roof antenna. Note: If using the TimeScan Craft software program for the power-up procedure, see the TimeScan Craft manual (contained on the TimeScan Craft CD) for the appropriate TimeScan commands to use in place of the Tl1 commands.
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Notes: cont’d 1. The TimeSource 3600 can find its position on the earth without latitude, longitude, and altitude entered, but the process may take several hours, and may not result in the position accuracy (within 200 m) required for the system to perform to specification.
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Procedure G. Power Up (cont’d) Step Procedure If UTC time is not desired, skip to Step 19. Use the Edit Date command to set the system for UTC time. ED-DAT:::<ctag>::yyyy-mm-dd:MODE=UTC; yyyy= year (yyyy = 2000 to 2099) mm = month (mm = 01 to 12) dd = day (dd = 01 to 31) Example command to set UTC time:...
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E1 output during alarm (c = AIS, SQUELCH, or SSM) (for SSM, framing format must be CAS4 or CCS4) If not using performance monitoring, skip to Step 24. Use the Initialize Register command to reset the performance monitoring data to zero for all input E1 spans. INIT-REG-EQPT::ALL:<ctag>::ALL; TimeSource 3600...
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If not using Ethernet, go to Step 28. Use the Edit Equipment command while connected to COM1, COM2, or the CRAFT port to set the IP address, subnetwork mask, and gateway address for the current TimeSource 3600 unit, as required for proper operation in the managed element network. (These parameters affect all Ethernet ports.
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Procedure G. Power Up (cont’d) Step Procedure Ports 5001, 5002, 5003 and 5004 on the TimeSource 3600 are used as though they were serial TL1 communication ports. The following values are set at the factory and appear at reset: MONMSG=INH (monitors only the current port for messages)
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Element Manager, skip to Step 27. Use the Edit Equipment command to set the IP address and port address of the Element Manager. Port 5550 connects to this address when the TimeSource 3600 develops a TL1 autonomous message, sends any messages, and closes the connection. An alternate Element Manager may be set up in case port 5550 cannot make a connection to the primary Element Manager.
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AUTOLOGOFF=c = Inactive minutes until the unit logs off the user, keeping the connection open (c = 0 to 255) SWCONTROL=b = uses software (XON/XOFF) flow control (b = ALW), or no flow control (b = INH) TimeSource 3600...
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Step 34. Use the Edit Equipment command to set the length of cable between the antenna and the TimeSource 3600 Shelf. This number should have been recorded during installation. Use the same command to set the antenna elevation mask angle.
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This may be useful when testing, troubleshooting, or in installations where a TimeSource 3600 that is in major alarm may produce better timing signals than other sources (for example, offices without additional holdover clocks in a distribution shelf).
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If normal operation is not reached, refer to the Troubleshooting chapter. 4. The TimeSource 3600 develops and sends timing within the PRS specification during normal operation and during any event or minor alarm, but not during a major or critical alarm.
The following symbols are used in the input and response messages: encloses an optional parameter encloses a group of parameters, at least one of which must be entered separates alternatives in a group of parameters, at least one of which must be entered TimeSource 3600...
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indicates a space (used in the description of the response format, but not used in the command responses) – separates command code fields separates parameter blocks separates parameters within a block terminates a command, and causes execution " " encloses text to be parsed by a machine /* */ encloses comments for humans <...
Entering a semicolon at the end of the command indicates that the command statement is completed to the interpreter, and executes the command. Figure 36. Command Format Parameter block, with parameters Null parameter Fields separated by a comma block command-code:[<tid>]::<ctag>::<date>,<time>; Terminating Command Optional Parameter semicolon code parameter block TimeSource 3600...
Response Format When a command is received and processed, a response is returned. All responses include a source identifier (<sid>), the date, the time, an M to indicate that it is a response to a command, and the correlation tag (<ctag>) that was entered with the command.
Parameters The parameters that may be used in commands, responses, and messages are defined in Table I. When a parameter uses the same values in every instance, those values are listed with the parameter in the table. When the context requires different values for a parameter, the value is listed with the parameter in the applicable commands, responses, and messages.
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Equipment initiating the alarm or event message, which is one of the following: TS3600 = system software = GPS receiver software SPAN-x = T1 span input <mondat> Date of the performance monitoring data. <montm> Time of the performance monitoring data. <montype> Data type of the performance monitoring data. TimeSource 3600...
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Private identifier, factory-set to “TS3000!!”. It is the initial password for the TELECOM <uid>. Passwords are encrypted when stored in the TimeSource 3600, and are never transmitted from the shelf. The pid contains a case-insensitive string of 8 to 10 ASCII characters, and must include at least one letter, one numeral, and one special character from the following: ! "...
CLLI code, and can also be used as the <sid>. The <tid> can be null if the OS directly interfaces to the target. The <tid> can be omitted only if connection is made directly to a single TimeSource 3600 Shelf. <time>...
Autonomous Messages Autonomous messages are sent out when an alarm or event occurs. Two types of autonomous messages are used: • Report Alarm: reports alarms • Report Event: reports events that are not alarms, or that have not yet become alarms Autonomous messages are listed on the following pages.
This autonomous message appears when an alarm is raised, and appears again when the alarm is cleared. Message: ^^^<sid> <date> <time> M^^<almcde> <atag> REPT ALM <modifier> ^^^"<aid>:<ntfcncde>,<condtype>,<srveff>, <ocrdat>,<ocrtm>,,,:\"<conddescr>\ "[:<dgntype>]" Note: Refer to Table Table I for parameter definitions. TimeSource 3600...
Report Event This autonomous message appears when an event is raised, and again when the event is cleared; also appears when a transient event occurs. An event is a state of the TimeSource 3600 that does not cause an alarm. Message: ^^^<sid>...
Enter a new user and configure the new user’s Enter User Security user name, password, and access level Reset to zero all performance monitoring Initialize Register parameters associated with a given aid TimeSource 3600...
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Table J. Commands for Tasks (cont’d) Page Task Command Reset the system processor or GPS receiver Initialize System processor Deactivate the audible office alarm Operate Alarm Cutoff All Display current system alarms Retrieve Alarm All Display current alarms for specific equipment Retrieve Alarm Equipment Display current communication port parameter Retrieve Communication...
Commands The commands used with the TimeSource 3600 are listed on the following pages. After the command name, a definition of the command is given. The definition is followed by the actual command, followed by the variables that can be used with the command.
Activate User This command logs the user onto the system, and begins a session. The factory-set user name is “TELECOM”, and the factory-set password is “TS3000!!”. The user name and password are not case sensitive (either uppercase or lowercase can be used). The command format is: ACT-USER:[<tid>]:<uid>:<ctag>::<pid>;...
The user name is not case sensitive, but must otherwise be entered exactly as assigned. The command format is: CANC-USER:[<tid>]:<uid>:<ctag>; Parameter Parameter Description <uid> Assigned user name Command Example: CANC-USER::TELECOM:<ctag>; Response Format: <sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ TimeSource 3600...
2. Clear any existing alarms before using this command. 3. The database is automatically copied to nonvolatile memory once per hour. However, if power to the TimeSource 3600 is interrupted before the automatic copying occurs, changes made since the last automatic copy will be lost. To avoid the...
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TimeSource 3600 (standard) (990-72060-01 systems) DEV4 TimeSource 3600 with four TOD IRIG-B outputs (990- 72060-05 systems) DEV6 TimeSource 3600 with eight additional E1 or 2.048 MHz outputs (990-72060-02 systems) DEV8 TimeSource 3600 with two ESCIU ports (990-72060-04 systems) TimeSource 3600...
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Copy Memory (cont’d) Command Example: CPY-MEM::TS3600:<ctag>::AUX,,WKG:PGM; Response Format: <sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ To copy a database from volatile to nonvolatile memory within the TimeSource 3600, the command format is: CPY-MEM:[<tid>]:<aid>:<ctag>::WKG,,AUX:DATA; Item Addressed TS3600 System software Command Example: CPY-MEM::TS3600:<ctag>::WKG,,AUX:DATA; Response Format: <sid>...
E1 span A input a = B E1 span B input OPT-a a = 1 ESCIU port 1 (990-72060-04 systems only) a = 2 ESCIU port 2 (990-72060-04 systems only) Command Example: DLT-EQPT::SPAN-A:<ctag>; Response Format: <sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ TimeSource 3600...
Delete User Security This command allows a system administrator to delete a user. The command format is: DLT-USER-SECU:[<tid>]:<uid>:<ctag>; Parameter Parameter Description <uid> Assigned user name Command Example: DLT-USER-SECU::TELECOM:<ctag>; Response Format: <sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ TL1 Reference...
TL1 commands and responses. TL1 autonomous messages are sent through port 5550, which connects to an element manager to send one or a group of autonomous messages, then disconnects. Port 5550 is not to be reconfigured. TimeSource 3600...
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Edit Communication (cont’d) The parameters which can be entered in the <spec_block> are listed below. For any specific <aid> entered in a command, only certain parameters are valid. For each valid parameter, choose the appropriate value from the Value column. When entering multiple parameters, separate the parameters with commas.
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Odd parity is enabled on serial port b = NONE No parity is enabled on serial port STOP=b b = 1 1 stop bit on serial port (See Note 1) b = 2 2 stop bits on serial port TimeSource 3600...
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Edit Communication (cont’d) Notes: 1. Baud rate, parity, and stop bits can only be configured on serial communication ports (1, 2, and 3). 2. Flow control is not implemented on communication port 3 (Craft port). 3. XON/XOFF flow control is simulated for Ethernet ports. Command Example: ED-COM::COM-1:<ctag>:::BAUD=9600,MONMSG=ALW, KEEPALIVE=30,ENDOFTEXT=0,ECHO=ALW,...
A successful command with <time> changes the display of the hours. Minutes and seconds continue to conform with UTC. 2. If a command includes MODE=UTC, and the GPS signal is not present, the command is denied. TimeSource 3600...
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Edit Date (cont’d) Example to set date without changing time or mode: ED-DAT:::<ctag>::2000-08-13; Example to change to local time: ED-DAT:::<ctag>::2000-08-13,07-00-00:MODE=LOCAL; Example to change from local to UTC time: ED-DAT:::<ctag>::2000-08-13:MODE=UTC; Response Format: <sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ TL1 Reference...
E1 A output a = B E1 B input OPT-a a = 1 to 8 E1 option outputs: 1 through 8 (990-72060-02 systems only) OPT-a a = 1 to 2 ESCIU option ports: 1 or 2 (990-72060-04 systems only) TimeSource 3600...
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Alarm conditioning for E1, TOD, and IRIG-B outputs is disabled IPNE=a.b.c.d a = 0 to 255 IP address of this TimeSource 3600 (See Note 1) (command must be sent from COM1, b = 0 to 255 COM2, or Craft port to set this parameter)
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= 0 to 255 Default gateway IP address for this (cont’d) (See Note 1) TimeSource 3600 (command must be b = 0 to 255 sent from COM1, COM2, or Craft port c = 0 to 255 to set this parameter) d = 0 to 255 IPEM1=a.b.c.d...
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Edit Equipment (cont’d) Parameter Value Description ANTCBLDLY=a a = 0 to 300 Antenna cable length (meters) (See Note 4) ANTELEVMASK=a a = 0 to 45 Antenna elevation mask angle (degrees) (See Notes 4, 5) ANTMODE=a a = AUTO Automatic survey-in mode (use only with roof antenna configuration) a = MANUAL Manual survey-in mode (do not use with roof antenna configuration)
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CCS4 output framing) FRAMING=b b = CAS Output framing is CAS b = CAS4 Output framing is CAS4 b = CCS Output framing is CCS . b = CCS4 Output framing is CCS4 b = NONE No framing (analog) TimeSource 3600...
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Edit Equipment (cont’d) Parameter Value Description OPT-a ALMOUT=b b = AIS Output is AIS during holdover alarm (Additional b = SQUELCH No output during holdover alarm E1 outputs b = SSM Output includes SSM during alarm (SSM on 990- requires either CAS4 or CCS4 output framing) 72060-02 systems FRAMING=b b = CAS...
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3. Port 5551 accepts a connection from this element manager for TL1 commands and responses. 4. When the TimeSource 3600 uses a roof antenna, only the parameters ANTCBLDLY and ANTELEVMASK, and the mode ANTMODE=AUTO, are allowed.
The command format is: ENT-EQPT:[<tid>]:<aid>:<ctag>:::<spec_block>; Value Item Addressed SPAN-a a = A E1 span A input a = B E1 span B input OPT-a a = 1 ESCIU port 1 (990-72060-04 a = 2 ESCIU port 2 systems only) TimeSource 3600...
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Enter Equipment (cont’d) The parameters which can be entered in the <spec_block> are listed below. For any specific <aid> entered in a command, only certain parameters are valid. For each valid parameter, choose the appropriate value from the Value column. When entering multiple parameters, separate the parameters with commas.
Access level (1 to 5). Levels 1 to 4 do not allow the user to enter or delete users. Level 5 allows the user to enter or delete users. Command Example: ENT-USER-SECU::TELECOM:<ctag>::TS3000!!,,1; Response Format: <sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ TimeSource 3600...
Initialize Register This command resets to zero all the performance monitoring associated with the entered aid. The command can be used to reset either span independently or both spans at the same time. The command format is: INIT-REG-EQPT:[<tid>]:<aid>:<ctag>::ALL; Value Item Addressed SPAN-a a = A E1 span A input...
GPS satellites are reacquired if ALMOUT is SQUELCH, or unstable outputs if ALMOUT is not SQUELCH. The command format is: INIT-SYS:[<tid>]:<aid>:<ctag>::1; Item Addressed TS3600 System software GPS receiver software Response Format: <sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ TimeSource 3600...
Operate Alarm Cutoff All This command deactivates (silences) the audible office alarm. The command format is: OPR-ACO-ALL:[<tid>]:ALL:<ctag>; Response Format: <sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ TL1 Reference...
<sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ If there is at least one alarm: <sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD "<aid>:<ntfcncde>,<condtype>,<srveff>, <ocrdat>,<ocrtm>,,:\"<conddescr>\""... /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ Note: Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter for a list of all <conddescr> messages, and the recommended action. TimeSource 3600...
Retrieve Alarm Equipment This command displays current alarms for the specified equipment. The command format is: RTRV-ALM-EQPT:[<tid>]:<aid>:<ctag>; Value Item Addressed TS3600 — System (all TS3600 alarms) SPAN-a a = A E1 span A input a = B E1 span B input —...
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<sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ If there is at least one alarm: <sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD "<aid>:<ntfcncde>,<condtype>,<srveff>, <ocrdat>,<ocrtm>,,:\"<conddescr>\""... /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ Note: Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter for a list of all <conddescr> messages, and the recommended action. TimeSource 3600...
Retrieve Communication This command displays communication port parameter settings. The command format is: RTRV-COM:[<tid>]:<aid>:<ctag>; Value Item Addressed COM-a a = 1 Serial communication port 1 a = 2 Serial communication port 2 a = 3 Serial communication port 3 a = 5001 Ethernet user interface port 5001 a = 5002 Ethernet user interface port 5002...
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= ALW2 TL1 commands and responses, sends autonomous messages whether or not logged on a = INH Closes connection, logs off a user (if logged on), and keeps port from use (a port cannot close itself) TimeSource 3600...
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Retrieve Communication (cont’d) Parameter Value Parameter Description AUTOLOGOFF=a a = 1 to 255 Inactive minutes until the unit logs off the user, keeping the connection open a = 0 Autologoff is disabled SWCONTROL=a a = ALW XON/XOFF flow control is enabled a = INH XON/XOFF flow control is not enabled HWCONTROL=a...
<sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ If there is at least one alarm or event: <sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD "<aid>:<ntfcncde>,<condtype>,<srveff>, <ocrdat>,<ocrtm>,,,:\"<conddescr>\""... /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ Note: Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter for a list of all <conddescr> messages, and the recommended action. TimeSource 3600...
Retrieve Condition Equipment This command displays current alarms and events for the specified equipment. The command format is: RTRV-COND-EQPT:[<tid>]:<aid>:<ctag>; Value Item Addressed TS3600 — System SPAN-a a = A E1 span A input a = B E1 span B input —...
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<sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ If there is at least one alarm: <sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD "<aid>:<ntfcncde>,<condtype>,<srveff>, <ocrdat>,<ocrtm>,,,\"<conddescr>\""... /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ Note: Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter for a list of all <conddescr> messages, and the recommended action. TimeSource 3600...
Retrieve Equipment This command displays parameter settings for the specified equipment. The command format is: RTRV-EQPT:[<tid>]:<aid>:<ctag>; Value Item Addressed — All aids for this command TS3600 — System — GPS receiver SPAN-a a = A Span A input a = B Span B input E1-a a = A...
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= NTP4 Serial message sent is NTP Type 4 format a = NONE No serial message is sent ALMCOND=a a = ALW Alarm conditioning for outputs is enabled a = INH Alarm conditioning for outputs is disabled TimeSource 3600...
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Retrieve Equipment (cont’d) Parameter Value Parameter Description TS3600 IPNE=a.b.c.d a = 0 to 255 This unit’s IP address (cont’d) b = 0 to 255 c = 0 to 255 d = 0 to 255 IPSUBNET=a.b.c.d a = 0 to 255 Subnetwork mask b = 0 to 255 c = 0 to 255...
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= W West longitude b = 1 to 180 Degrees of longitude c = 1 to 60 Minutes of longitude d = 1 to 1000 Decimal minutes of longitude MANELEV=a a = –1000 to Antenna elevation (meters) 8000 TimeSource 3600...
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Retrieve Equipment (cont’d) Parameter Value Parameter Description SPAN-a ENSEMBLER=b b = ALW E1 span is ensembled b = INH E1 span is not ensembled MONITOR=b b = ALW E1 span is monitored b = INH E1 span is not monitored SSM=b b = ALW SSM message is used to qualify input...
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Output framing is NONE (if an analog signal). ALMOUT=b b = AIS Output during holdover alarm is AIS b = SQUELCH No output during holdover alarm b = SSM Output during holdover alarm is SSM (SSM requires output framing of CAS4 or CCS4) TimeSource 3600...
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Retrieve Equipment (cont’d) Parameter Value Parameter Description OPT-a MONITOR=b b = ALW TimeSource 3600 uses monitoring (990- information to generate an alarm 72060-04 b = INH TimeSource 3600 uses monitoring systems information to generate an alarm only) ALMOUT=b b = AIS...
This command displays the position of the GPS receiver, UTC time, and status information for each of the GPS satellites in view. The command format is: RTRV-GPS-STAT:[<tid>]:GPS:<ctag>; Response Format: <sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD "<aid>:LAT=a,LONG=a,ALT=a,UTC=a ANTMODE=a,MERIT=a,SUCCESS=a% SAT-a,USE=a,CNO=a,ELEV=a,AZ=a, LOCK=a..." /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ TimeSource 3600...
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Retrieve GPS Status (cont’d) Parameter Value Description LAT=a a = dd.mm.fffN Current latitude north in degrees, minutes, and decimal-fractions of a minute a = dd.mm.fffS Current latitude south in degrees, minutes, and decimal-fractions of a minute LONG=a a = ddd.mm.fffE Current longitude east in degrees, minutes, and decimal-fractions of a minute a = ddd.mm.fffW...
Retrieve Inventory This command displays information about the specified equipment. The command format is: RTRV-INVENTORY:[<tid>]:TS3600:<ctag>; Response Format: <sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD "TS3600::::CARD=TS3600, MACID=a, TYPE=E1,a PART=a, SERIAL=a, SOFTVER_TS3000=a, SOFTVER_GPS=a, SOFTVER_DEV=a" /*LINK: x, CMD:<command>*/ TimeSource 3600...
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TimeSource 3600 with 8 additional E1 BOARD outputs (990-72060-02 systems) a = SCIU OPTION TimeSource 3600 with 2 ESCIU ports BOARD (990-72060-04 systems) a = IRIG OPTION TimeSource 3600 with 4 TOD IRIG-B outputs BOARD (990-72060-05 systems) PART=a — a = Part number SERIAL=a —...
Retrieve Performance Monitoring This command retrieves the performance monitoring data from the TimeSource 3600. This data includes MTIE, TDEV, Phase 1S, and Phase 1M. For current 24 hour data, MTIE, TDEV, and Phase 1S data are grouped every 15 minutes. In addition, there are 7 daily summaries of MTIE, TDEV, and Phase 1M.
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Retrieve Performance Monitoring (cont’d) Parameter Value Description SPAN-a a = A E1 span A input a = B E1 span B input <montype> MTIE MTIE data reported TDEV TDEV data reported PHASE1S 1-second phase data reported PHASE1M 1-minute phase data reported <mondat>...
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To select one daily summary, enter mondat, but do not enter montm. Any mondat not in the previous 7 day win- dow is denied. • Entering the date or time is optional. Type a semicolon after montype to display the most recent statistics for the specified montype. TimeSource 3600...
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Retrieve Performance Monitoring (cont’d) Parameter Value Description SPAN-a a = A E1 span A input a = B E1 span B input MTIE-a a = 1S, 2S, 4S, MTIE monitored type, where a is time 10S, 40S, 100S, intervals in seconds 300S, 900S, 1800S, 3600S, 7200S, 14400S,...
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Retrieve Performance Monitoring (cont’d) TDEV Response Format: <sid> <date> <time> <ctag>COMPLD "SPAN-a:TDEV-a,<monval>,<vldty> ,,,,<mondat>,<montm>" "SPAN-a:TDEV-a,<monval>,<vldty> ,,,,<mondat>,<montm>" /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ Note: TDEV Data types: • One 15 minute bin from the last 24 hours of data. To select a 15 minute bin, enter mondat and montm. Any mondat/ montm combination outside of the past 24 hour window is denied.
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512S, or 1024S <monval> One 15 min bin Monitored value from the last 24 h of data <vldty> COMPL Data is valid Data is not valid <mondat> yyyy-mm-dd Date of monitored data <montm> hh-mm-ss Time of monitored data TimeSource 3600...
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Retrieve Performance Monitoring (cont’d) Note: PHASE 1S Data types: • One 15 minute bin from the last 24 hours of data as 900 seconds of data. To select a 15 minute bin, enter mon- dat and montm. Any mondat/montm combination outside of the past 24 hour window is denied.
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99 s of delta phase values which follow < ∆ the absolute 1 s phase value ) from the proceeding number <vldty> COMPL Data is valid Data is not valid <mondat> yyyy-mm-dd Date of monitored data <montm> hh-mm-ss Time of monitored data TimeSource 3600...
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Retrieve Performance Monitoring (cont’d) Note: PHASE 1M Data types: • The TimeSource 3600 collects a full 7 days of 1 minute phase data. • The 1 minute phase data is displayed in 1 hour groups. Each request for 1 minute phase is synchronized to the hour.
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Retrieve Performance Monitoring (cont’d) Parameter Value Item Addressed SPAN-a a = A E1 span A input a = B E1 span B input PHASE1M — Phase 1M monitored type, which shows 1 min phase data in 1 h groups of data <monval>...
<sid> <date> <time> <ctag> COMPLD "<aid>:,<uap>;,UOUT=<uout>"... /*LINK:<link>,CMD:<command>*/ Parameter Parameter Description <uap> Access level (1 to 5) <uout> (Displayed, but not implemented) Password for this account expires in this number (0 to 180) of days of inactivity; 0 indicates no expiration TimeSource 3600...
Set Source Identifier This command sets the name of the equipment sending the message. The command format is: SET-SID:[<tid>]::<ctag>::<sid>; Parameter Parameter Description <sid> Source identifier – can be up to 20 uppercase or lowercase ASCII characters Response Format: <sid> <date> <time> <ctag>...
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Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information using front-panel lamps and error messages. It also describes how to replace a card, return equipment, get technical and/or sales assistance, and obtain manual updates. Chapter...
Troubleshooting with Front Panel Items All front panel items are shown in Figure 39. The items are described in Table K. Use Table K to troubleshoot the system based on the front-panel lamps. TimeSource 3600...
Figure 39. Controls and Indicators Remote Oscillator B Remote Alarms Oscillator A Status Alarms Span A CRIT Span B Status Alarms (Pushbutton) (Lamp) 990-72060-01, -02, -05 Systems Remote Retimed Oscillator B Span B Remote Retimed Oscillator A Span A Status Alarms Alarms Span A...
Alarms MAJ There is no major alarm. None required. The system has been in holdover Refer to Table Table L to for more than 72 h. determine which type and combination of antenna alarms exist, and the recommended action. TimeSource 3600...
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Table K. Front Panel Items (cont’d) Name Status Description Action Alarms MIN There is no minor alarm. None required. Yellow Troubleshoot and repair the A minor alarm has occurred because Battery A or B has failed. specified 48 V battery input. –...
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04 systems 3600 System. only) Traffic-carrying E1 data stream is Refer to Table L to troubleshoot bypassing the TimeSource 3600 the GPS, SPAN x, and RO x error System and not being retimed messages. because the system is in holdover.
Note: If only the character “C” is displayed on the terminal every few seconds, the TimeSource 3600 system has restarted with cor- rupt software. Download and install the system software again, using the procedure in the Software Release Document that came with the software.
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CURRENT FAULT or LOW CURRENT FAULT message. GPS DOWNLOAD The GPS software is corrupt Download and install the GPS receiver REQUIRED or missing. (GPS) software, using the procedure in the Software Release Document that came with the software. TimeSource 3600...
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If accompanied by the GPS ERROR LOW CURRENT alarm: FAULT 1. Check the cable connections between the TimeSource 3600 Shelf and the antenna. 2. If the error repeats, remove the antenna cable from the rear of the shelf, and measure the dc voltage...
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TS3600 The system software is Download and install the system DOWNLOAD corrupt or missing. (TimeSource 3600) software again, using REQUIRED the procedure in the Software Release Document that came with the software. EVENTS BT3 WARMUP The system is in a power-up Wait for the system to power up state.
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Table L. Message Troubleshooting (cont’d) Message Meaning Action COM-x USER The user was auto logged off. If COM-x is the port this message was TIMEOUT LOGOFF received on, retry logging in. If not, none required. DISCONNECTED A user was logged off by the None required.
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Becomes minor alarm after 24 h. SPAN x SSM The signal on the specified Troubleshoot the specified input span QUALITY SSUT span input has degraded to an (check the source). SSM quality level of SSUT. Becomes minor alarm after 24 h. TimeSource 3600...
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Wait until this escalates to a minor ERROR detected on the internal alarm, or check that the ambient air oscillator. temperature is within the TimeSource 3600 environmental specifications. If not, correct the ambient temperature with heating or air conditioning. Becomes minor alarm after 10 h. Troubleshooting...
Push the latching levers flat against the front panel of the card to complete the card insertion. Tighten the knurled screw above each latching lever to secure the card in the shelf. Unplug and remove the grounding wrist strap. Reconfigure the system per application requirements. End of Procedure TimeSource 3600...
Repair and Return When returning defective equipment for factory repair, obtain the following information prior to calling Symmetricom: • A complete description of the trouble (alarms, equipment behavior, etc.), part number, serial number, issue/revision level, and warranty expiration date. • If the warranty has expired, a purchase order with “bill to”...
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Note: Retain the RMA number for future reference. The RMA number is used by Symmetricom for internal tracking of the unit. Reference the RMA number in all communications with Symmetricom regarding the unit. Pack the defective equipment, including a list containing all the information obtained above, in the original packing material.
From time to time, this manual may be updated. The updated version of the manual will be available for downloading in electronic form via the internet. After downloading, the manual can be viewed on a computer or printed out. Manual updates are available at: http://www.symmetricom.com. TimeSource 3600...
Operating Humidity: 0% to 100% relative humidity Mechanical Window Antenna Type: Patch antenna and proprietary IF interface Cable Length: Maximum 305 m from antenna to shelf Dimensions: Height: 45.7 cm Width: 7.9 cm Depth: 6.9 cm Weight: 510 g TimeSource 3600...
Antennas (cont’d) Wall Antenna Type: Patch antenna and proprietary IF interface Cable Length: Maximum 305 m from antenna to shelf Dimensions: Height: 12.5 mm Width: 37 mm Depth: 46 mm Weight: 35 g Self-Adhesive Antenna Type: Patch antenna and proprietary IF interface Cable Length: Maximum 305 m from antenna to shelf Dimensions:...
3 Day of year (the 225th day of the year in this example) 4 Hours:minutes:seconds:milliseconds 5 Leap second: blank space = no leap second; L = upcoming leap second 6 Daylight savings time indicator: S = standard time; D = daylight savings time TimeSource 3600...
Time of Day Outputs (cont’d) Cisco Systems Format Connector Type: RJ-45 Connector Label: Connector Location: Connector panel Electrical Interface: RS-485 Baud Rate: 9600 b/s Bit Configuration: 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit Data Format: See Figure 42 Figure 42. Cisco Systems Data Format Example: 13 14 1 Satellite availability: * = valid, ! = not valid...
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6 V peak-to-peak maximum terminated with Ω Time Format: Binary Coded Decimal (BCD): Seconds: 0 – 59 Minutes: 0 – 59 Hours: 0 – 23 Days: 0 – 364 Years: 0 – 99 Non BCD: Seconds of day: 0 – 86399 TimeSource 3600...
E1 Inputs Ω Connector Type: Wire-wrap pins for 120 balanced terminations Ω BNC for 75 unbalanced terminations (Use only BNC or only wire-wrap connector, not both, for one input.) Connector Label: BNC: SPAN IN A SPAN IN B Wire-Wrap (2 sets): Connector Location: Connector panel Ω...
(Use only BNC or only wire-wrap connector, not both, for one input.) Connector Label: BNC: SPAN IN A SPAN IN B Wire-Wrap (2 sets): Connector Location: Connector panel Ω Ω Impedance: ±5% balanced or 75 ±5% unbalanced Frequency: 2.048 MHz Format: Analog TimeSource 3600...
1 PPS Output Connector Type: Connector Label: TTL PPS Connector Location: Connector panel Ω Impedance: Frequency: 1 pps Amplitude: Transistor-transistor logic (TTL) levels Time Accuracy: 100 ns with respect to Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) when locked to GPS signal ± GPS Holdover Time Error : 3 µs for 72 h (0 °C to +50 °C 5 °C) after...
1 x 10 – for 30 days after one week of steady- state operation Format: Framed all 1s Line Code: HDB3 Ω Amplitude: 3.0 V nominal terminated with 120 balanced Ω 2.37 V nominal terminated with 75 unbalanced TimeSource 3600...
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GPS Holdover Stability: 1 x 10 for 72 h (0 °C to +50 °C 5 °C) after one week of steady-state operation 1 x 10 – for 30 days after one week of steady- state operation Format: Framed all 1s TimeSource 3600...
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E1 Outputs (cont’d) Additional E1 Outputs (cont’d) (990-72060-02 System Only) Line Code: HDB3 Ω Amplitude: 3.0 V nominal terminated with 120 balanced Ω 2.37 V nominal terminated with 75 unbalanced Framing: CAS4 CCS4 Output During Alarms: Squelch Forced SSM: State: Enable Disable Framing:...
1 x 10 – for 30 days after one week of steady- state operation Format: Square wave Ω Amplitude (nominal): 1.5 V terminated with 120 balanced Ω 1.18 V terminated with 75 unbalanced TimeSource 3600...
Power Connector Type: Terminal block Connector Labels: Voltage: –40 V dc to –72 V dc (A & B feed) Current: 750 mA maximum Steady-State Power : 30 W maximum Recommended Fuse for Battery Feed: Shelf Mechanical Rack Mounting: 48.5 cm rack 53.5 cm rack Mounting Positions: Flush...
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