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& A PSILON WITCH MPLIFIER SAS-E YSTEM SAS17E & SAS36E ODEL User’s Manual spectracom.com Ref. Number 170024 Revision : Rev2 of June 2018...
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For the most current version of this documentation, please see our web site spectracom.com Spectracom reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this document at any time and without notice. Any software that may be provided with the product described in this document is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement.
Inspection ......................... 1-6 SAS17E Synoptic......................1-7 SAS36E Synoptic......................1-8 Dimensions and Weight ....................1-9 Front and Rear Panel ...................... 1-10 1.7.1 SAS17E .......................... 1-10 1.7.2 SAS36E .......................... 1-12 FEATURES ......................2-1 Main Power Supply......................2-1 DC Power Supply ......................2-1 2.2.1 Previous Material revision typically delivered before July 2017 ........
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Spectracom EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System SAS-E SNMP CONTROL ....................5-1 MIB Content ........................5-1 SNMP Traps........................5-2 MAINTENANCE ....................6-1 Updating the Software Version ..................6-1 User’s Manual...
The SAS-E is available in two heights to adapt the output capacity to the user’s requirements: SAS17E — 1u High Version: 8 x frequency outputs, 8 x 1PPS/DCLS TTL outputs, 2 x ToD outputs, 2 x external signals.
Discharge (ESD). Observe all applicable ESD precautions and safeguards when handling the Spectracom equipment. NOTE: If equipment is returned to Spectracom, it must be shipped in its original packing material. Save all packaging material for this purpose. 1.3 Inspection Unpack the equipment and inspect it for damage. If any equipment has been damaged in transit, please contact Spectracom Customer Service.
Spectracom EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System SAS-E 1.6 Dimensions and Weight SAS17E SAS36E 1u version 2u version Height 43.6 mm ±0.1mm 88.1 mm ±0.1mm Width 483 mm ±0.1mm 483 mm ±0.1mm Depth 323 mm ±0.1mm 323 mm ±0.1mm Weight 3.2 kg 4.1 kg...
Fuses: Consumption: 18 W typical Example (recommended by Spectracom ) : ref SCHURTER FST 5x20 type - Miniature Fuse, 5 x 20 mm, Time-Lag T, L, 250 VAC (REF 0034.3117) Detection of power input presence on AC/DC converter — information available with remote control software.
EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E Spectracom The power supply must be connected between pins 1 and 2, rear panel external view: Pin 2 Pin 1 Pin 3 -VDC Eart 2.2.2 Material revision typically delivered before July 2017 Connector: DC Plug, 3-pin, chassis mount: Amphenol P/N DL3102A10SL-3P Note : Connection is equal to SecureSync units.
AC/DC converter: With recent version using Amphenol type*, the DC input can be used as a second AC input: As an option, Spectracom offers a kit containing an AC/DC converter with a pre-assempled DC connector: The part number for this adaptor kit is PS06R-2Z1M-DT01.
EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E Spectracom 2.3 Input Signals Connector Electrical Characteristics ESAS Frequency_In BNC Female: external clock A - Core: Sine-wave signal Frequency: 1MHz up to 16MHz Level : 0dBm up to +17dBm - Braid: electrical ground Frequency_In...
EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E Spectracom 2.5 Urgent Alarm or Major Alarm Connector: Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector A series (URG) Signal Description Urg_al_ closed + Urgent Alarm active closed contact + Urg_al_ closed - Urgent Alarm active closed contact -...
Spectracom EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E 2.7 Ethernet Port Connector: RJ45 (Eth) Signal Description Transmission signal plus Transmission signal minus Reception signal plus Reception signal minus Characteristics: Interface 10 Base T , IEEE-802.3 compliant Full featured 10 Base T / 100 BASE T auto negotiation function...
Spectracom EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E 3 Installation The unit can be used by itself or mounted in a rack. Leave free space of a few centimeters under the unit, in order to facilitate natural air flow from the bottom to the top of the SAS-E.
EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E Spectracom 3.3 Configuring and Operating the SAS-E The SAS-E must be configured through an Ethernet network with a web browser. After the boot sequence, open a browser to the SAS-E IP address (http://192.168.0.100). Go to “SAS-E Configuration”...
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Spectracom EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E When, this field in on “A and B”, the SAS-E monitors both channels and the channel selection (A or B) depends on: o The results of the signal monitoring process (according the choices on fields 2 to 5) o The programming of field 8, “Network channel selection”, and field 9, “front panel”...
EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E Spectracom It is possible to enable or disable the front panel switch via the Ethernet port. When disable, the front panel switch has no action on the selection mode and this one could be only changed via the field “network channel selection”...
Spectracom EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E Other LEDs: LED green AC: • ON when AC power is monitored and present • OFF when AC power is not monitored • OFF when AC power is monitored and not present (in this case, “Non Urgent alarm is...
EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E Spectracom o The contact relay between Pin 3 and Pin 4 is open 3.6 Powering Down To switch off the SAS-E, place the main power switch to the 0 position and/or unplug the DC power supply.
Spectracom EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E 4 Web Interface When connecting to the SAS-E IP address with a web browser (HTTP protocol), the user can check the SAS-E status, modify setup parameters, and perform software updates. The status web pages may be accessed by the user at any time. Setup pages require a password (the factory default is “pwd”).
EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E Spectracom 4.1.2 Upper Task Bar and Page Header Gives access to one of the following menus: 1. System Setup: a. Network setup: Network connection parameters (protected by a password) b. SNMP and Traps setup: SNMP parameters and traps enable (protected by password) c.
Spectracom EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E 4.1.3 SAS-E Status This page contains a copy of the SAS-E front panel with all the monitored states (inputs, outputs, power supply, alarms, and the equipment type). This page is automatically refreshed every 15 seconds.
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EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E Spectracom Equipment type: 1. SAS17E: a. 1 U high version b. 8 x frequency outputs, 8 x 1PPS outputs, 2 x ToD outputs, 2 x external signals 2. SAS36E: a. 2 U high version b.
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Spectracom EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E b. Automatic B: Channel B selected with the automatic mode, either through the front panel switch or through the internet port c. Forced A: Channel A forced in manual mode, either through the front panel switch or through the internet port d.
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EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E Spectracom Power Supply: Status of both power supply: a. OK (Green): AC power is monitored and on b. Alarm (Red): AC power is monitored and off c. Disable (Gray): AC power is not monitored a.
Spectracom EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E 4.1.4 Admin Password Page A password is necessary to access the Setup pages. The default password is “pwd”. It can be modified in the Network Setup page. User’s Manual...
EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E Spectracom 4.1.5 Network Setup Page This page allows the user to modify the Network connection parameters. 1) Host Name: Unique name of the SAS-E in the network. This functionality depends on the DNS server type 2) Use DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol a.
Spectracom EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E 4.1.6 SNMP and Traps Setup Page In this page, the operator can enable the SNMP Traps generation. The SNMP traps report an event (alarm or configuration modification) by sending a trap message to a destination.
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EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E Spectracom 4) Traps destination 2: Secondary SNMP manager address where traps are sent 5) Traps Community: SNMP code word that helps in filtering the traps and identifying the managed equipment family; public by default 6) Global traps enable: If "Yes", traps are sent according to individual enabling;...
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Spectracom EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E a. Yes: Generates a trap when one of the output 1PPS signals fails and 1PPS inputs are monitored b. No: No trap generated 17) TOD Output Fault: a. Yes: Generates a trap when one of the output ToD signals fails and ToD inputs are monitored b.
EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E Spectracom 4.1.7 SAS-E Configuration 4.1.7.1 SAS-E Setup 4.1.7.2 Time Setup This page allows the operator to configure the SAS-E system time in order to date the log events. It is accessible with the user’s password. Manual Setup time must be set on every “switch on”.
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Spectracom EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E NTP Parameters a. Use NTP Server: ENABLE: An NTP server is available on the network. The System time is updated automatically on every “Request frequency” ii. DISABLE: No NTP server is available on network. The system time must be updated manually according to the fields for Time Parameters.
EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E Spectracom 4.1.8 Tools 4.1.8.1 Event Logging This page displays the recording of events detected (alarms, warning, information) within the SAS-E. Only the information in the MIB (Get information) is logged. “Display Filter”: select the required type of displayed event on the log panel.
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Spectracom EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E 4.1.8.2 Version This page displays the version number of key elements of SAS-E software and firmware. 4.1.8.3 Software and Firmware Upgrade Software and firmware upgrade is performed with this "Upgrade Application" page. Two steps are necessary.
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EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E Spectracom The uploaded release is shown in the “Application Version” field. The actual version is the running version. Clicking on the “Install New version” button,” will result in an automatic restart of the SAS-E.
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Spectracom EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E 4.1.8.4 Reboot This page allows the operator to perform a software or hardware reset. This page is accessible with the user’s password. Reset type: Software: Reset only the Ethernet port (including Web server and SNMP server). This reset has no effect on the signals selection and distribution.
Spectracom EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E 5 SNMP Control 5.1 MIB Content The MIB is made of elements related to: Configuration parameters that can be read (GET procedure ) and written (SET procedure). Status information, similar to the status displayed on page web, that can be read (GET procedure).
EPSILON Switch & Amplifier System E Spectracom 5.2 SNMP Traps Traps are based on status information readable by GET procedure (refer to the preceding lists). Traps are generated on events related to alarm and configuration modifications. The two trap destinations are programmable and traps are individually enabled in the trap setup web page.
2 Fuses, 5 x 20 1A type 2 x T 1A L 250V Can be replaced by user through external door (remove the power cord first) Example (recommended by Spectracom ) : ref SCHURTER FST 5x20 type - Miniature Fuse, 5 x 20 mm, Time-Lag T, L, 250 VAC (REF 0034.3117) 6.1 Updating the Software Version...
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Description Level 18/02/08 Creation 23/04/08 Update marketing of 1PPS and frequency inputs; update IP fix address First iteration of this Spectracom documentation, converted from ---- Initial documentation. 25/08/08 Update Web page (SNMP and Traps setup page) 08/09/08 Update rear panel...
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