1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Primex Manuals
  4. Transmitter
  5. XR PERSONAL SERIES
  6. Install & user's manual

Primex XR Series Install & User's Manual

1 watt transmitter - internal antenna
Hide thumbs Also See for XR Series:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Troubleshooting Manual, Installation Manual
Primex XR 72MHz Synchronized Time Solution
XR 1 Watt Transmitter - Internal Antenna
Install & User Guide
©2018 Primex. All Rights Reserved. The Primex logo is a registered trademark of Primex. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 12/3/2018. Primex, Inc. |
965 Wells Street | Lake Geneva, WI 53147 | www.primexinc.com | Ph: 1-262-729-4853

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the XR Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Primex XR Series

Summary of Contents for Primex XR Series

  • Page 1 Install & User Guide ©2018 Primex. All Rights Reserved. The Primex logo is a registered trademark of Primex. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 12/3/2018. Primex, Inc. | 965 Wells Street | Lake Geneva, WI 53147 | www.primexinc.com | Ph: 1-262-729-4853...
  • Page 2 Primex, Inc. Primex, Inc. Primex is a leading provider of synchronized time and environmental monitoring solutions. Our solutions automate and maintain facility compliance, increase efficiencies, enhance safety and reduce risk for organizations in the healthcare, education, manufacturing and government vertical markets.
  • Page 3 FCC licenses must be renewed every 10 years and the IC licenses must be renewed annually. As a service, Primex will file the license application if the end-user desires it. An end-user that does not want Primex to file for the original site license will be required to complete a waiver form, file the required application, and receive a valid license from the FCC/IC prior to use. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact Primex Technical Support.
  • Page 4 Do not open the Transmitter to alter the internal elements in any way. This will void the warranty and could lead to unsafe conditions, malfunction, and violations of FCC/IC regulations. Primex disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results of improper or unsafe installation practices.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Specifications XR 1 Watt Transmitter - Internal Antenna Transmitter Operation XR 1 Watt Transmitter Specifications GPS Receiver Specifications Install XR 1 Watt Transmitter - Internal Antenna Typical System Setup - 1 Watt Transmitter Installation Overview Tools and Equipment Required Install Location Guidelines Install GPS Receiver Establish Transmitter Connections Configure NTP Time...
  • Page 6 Support Five Year Limited Warranty...

  • Page 7: Specifications Xr 1 Watt Transmitter - Internal Antenna

    Leveraging the precision of GPS satellite or Network Time Protocol (NTP) time, XR Series Transmitters wirelessly synchronize time for analog and digital clocks, timers and other time receivers throughout a facility.

  • Page 8: Xr 1 Watt Transmitter Specifications

    NOTE Transmitter with an External Antenna: In the event of a facility wide power outage, a Transmitter with an External Antenna will broadcast continuously for 8 hours upon the restoration of power, synchronizing all Primex devices throughout the facility. In the event power to a Transmitter is shut off and turned back on (power cycled) the Transmitter will broadcast continuously for 8 hours.
  • Page 9 Parameter Specification Display Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Power Supply Input: 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.6 Amp Output: 9 VDC, 2.78 Amp 6 ft (1.82 m) cord Operating Range 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C), non-condensing environment NOTE Canadian Notice - Transmitter with an External Antenna: The manufacturer rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier operation.

  • Page 10: Gps Receiver Specifications

    GPS Receiver Specifications A GPS Receiver draws time information from the U.S. Government Satellites, providing the system with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Mounted to rooftop, pole, or window (not a Low-E glass window). GPS Receiver sends UTC time to the Transmitter via the NMEA 0183 standard protocol. Optional GPS extension cable.

  • Page 11: Install Xr 1 Watt Transmitter - Internal Antenna

    Install XR 1 Watt Transmitter - Internal Antenna Leveraging the precision of GPS satellite or Network Time Protocol (NTP) time, XR Series Transmitters wirelessly synchronize time for analog and digital clocks, timers and other satellite Transmitters throughout a facility. The Transmitter includes an external roof mounted antenna, which requires installation by a Primex Certified Installer.

  • Page 12: Installation Overview

    Example: 1 Watt Transmitter with External Antenna and GPS Time Source Installation Overview Listed below is the order the Transmitter and its components are to be installed and configured. 1. GPS time source: Install the GPS Receiver and route GPS cable. 2.

  • Page 13: Install Location Guidelines

    Flat head screwdriver Install Location Guidelines When planning the system installation of a Transmitter with an Internal Antenna, Primex recommends taking into consideration the below guidelines. Location is extremely important to ensure the best operation of your system. In a multi-story building, locate Transmitter on the top floor; significantly improves coverage to the lower floors due to the “umbrella”...
  • Page 14 Parameter Specification Cable 10 ft. (3.05 m) cable 50, 100 and 200 ft. (15.24 m, 30.48 m and 60.69 m) extensions available. The maximum total length of the cable cannot exceed 200 ft. (60.96 m). Dimensions 2.5 inches W x .75 inches H (6.35 cm x 1.91 cm) Mounting 3.5 inches W x 1.4 inches H x 4.5 inches D (8.89 cm x 3.56 cm x 11.43 cm) Bracket...
  • Page 15 Part Quantity Suction cups U-bolt with nuts for mounting on 1 inch (2.54 cm) pole How to mount a GPS Receiver 1. Verify the kit contents and the installation location meets the installation guidelines. 2. From the outside of the building, route the GPS cable. Internal antenna Transmitter: route through a 5/8 inch drilled hole into the building.

  • Page 16: Establish Transmitter Connections

    GPS Receiver installation components and illustration Establish Transmitter Connections Internal antenna The supplied antenna is attached onto the top case of the Transmitter. Carefully screw the Transmitter antenna onto the Transmitter. Turn the antenna clockwise, being careful to avoid cross-threading the antenna.

  • Page 17: Configure Ntp Time

    Transmitter connection specifications Connection Type Description Network LAN RJ-45 Ethernet NTP time source Scheduler USB (Server Connect) USB Type B Scheduler connection Scheduler Serial RS232 DB9, male Scheduler connection GPS IN MiniDIN 7-Pin GPS Receiver connection Baseband Monitor MiniDIN 9-Pin Amplifier diagnostic connection Power 9V DC power...
  • Page 18 Transmitter is required to be connected to a wired Ethernet network. Transmitter switch settings must be set for NTP time, which is specific to the transmitter's firmware version. The firmware version is displayed on the transmitter front LCD display in the lower-left corner. For version 1.79, set switch 1 to the UP position and switch 2 to the DOWN position.
  • Page 19 4. From your computer open a web browser, recommend use of Firefox is strongly recommended, and from the address bar enter the Transmitter factory default IP address: http://192.168.1.1 Set a If the Transmitter IP address has been changed from the factory default address, complete the steps in topic Temporary IP Address for the Transmitter LAN Interface NOTE Your computer is required to be on the same subnet as the Transmitter (for example: 192.168.1.10).
  • Page 20 7. Click Network. The Network Settings screen is displayed. 8. To change the factory default static IP address, set the options in the Network Settings screen. To use DHCP, select “Obtain IP address automatically”. You must also enter the DHCP Host Name. To use a static IP address, select “Use the following IP configuration”...

  • Page 21: Set A Temporary Ip Address For The Transmitter Lan Interface

    NOTE Be sure to write down and file the changes you make to the network configuration settings. Once the default static IP address is changed, the factory-default IP address will no longer work and you must use the new settings to access the Transmitter configuration.
  • Page 22 How to set a temporary Transmitter IP address 1. On your laptop disable its wireless network connection. This ensures the laptop does not compete with any wireless networks in range when obtaining or assigning the temporary IP address. 2. Change the IP address of your laptop to a static IP address that is on the same subnet as the Transmitter. For example, if the Transmitter IP address will be 192.168.0.6, you can set the laptop’s IP address to 192.168.0.2 with a subnet of 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 23: Establish Transmitter Settings

    If replies are received, you will be able to access the Transmitter through the web interface. Establish Transmitter Settings The setting panel is located on the back of an XR Series Transmitter. The setting panel consists of dial and dip switch settings that set its channel number, time zone, and time source.

  • Page 24: Verify Transmitter Is Operational

    Switch Function Up Position Down Position NTP/GPS Receive time from NTP server. Receive time from a GPS Receiver. Transmitter switch settings must be set for NTP time, which is specific to the transmitter's firmware version. The firmware version is displayed on the transmitter front LCD display in the lower-left corner. For version 1.79, set switch 1 to the UP position and switch 2 to the DOWN position.

  • Page 25: Transmitter Front Display

    Transmitter Front Display The front LCD display of a XR Series Transmitter displays its current status, configured settings, and allows you to perform diagnostic tasks. The Transmitter's settings are configured from the setting panel located on the back of the unit.

  • Page 26: Transmitter Main Menu

    Transmitter Main Menu The front display Main Menu provides access to view the Transmitter's settings and diagnostic information. The Main Menu is reached by pressing once on the (right arrow) button. To scroll down the Main Menu use the button. If you scroll too far use the (arrow up) button to go back.

  • Page 27: View Gps Setup Menu

    Switch Settings information displayed Channel Number: displays the Channel Number the Transmitter is broadcasting from per its FCC/ICC license. Time Zone: displays the Time Zone. ST/DST: displays whether or not Daylight Saving Time has been enabled. 24h/12h: displays the time option selected for the display. UTC offset: displays the Time Zone location relative to Greenwich, England.

  • Page 28: Identify Active Diagnostic Error Code

    Firmware Rev: displays current version of software the Transmitter is running on. Time Since Last GPS: displays how much time has passed since the Transmitter last received valid time from the GPS Receiver. Hardware Rev: displays the hardware revision number GPS/Repeater: displays if there is a GPS or a Repeater connected.

  • Page 29: Clear Error Codes

    How to view Diagnostic Error Code(s) 1. Move the selection arrow so that it's pointing to the Diagnostic Error Codes, then press the button once. Diagnostic Error Codes definitions Bad Output Power: indicates the Transmitter is not transmitting at the appropriate power level. PLL Diagnostics: indicates the Transmitter is having trouble locking onto a channel;...
  • Page 30 NOTE If the LEDs continue to flash, repeat procedure as there may be additional errors to be cleared. If same errors continue to be logged, additional troubleshooting may be required. For further assistance, contact Primex Technical Support at 1- 262-729-4860.
  • Page 31 Ensuring our customers experience excellent service is of utmost importance to Primex. Our network of Certified Sales and Service Partners offer technical support services for Primex products. If you have purchased Primex products or have a service agreement with a Primex Partner, they are your primary contact for all Technical Support inquires.
  • Page 32 All merchandise returned must be shipped to Primex, Inc. Attn: Returns Dept., N3211 County Road H, Lake Geneva, WI 53147. Primex, Inc. retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit at its sole discretion. Such shall be your sole exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty.

Table of Contents