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  • Page 1 Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Inc. reserves the right to make changes or revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    RC500 up/down controller. This device is outdoor use, this display can be sold separately, and is a powerful tool and can be used in remotely configured and operated. many ways to control the display choices. Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...

  • Page 4: Features

    CE marked for sale in EU – FCC, Class B, emissions (pending)  Dry contact relay option. (Must be requested at time of purchase) – Used to activate or switch external device. Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...

  • Page 5: Power, Accessories And Software

    Above: USB B cable input RJ45 JACK Middle: RJ45 jack for Ethernet PoE Input connector admits Ethernet Below: BNC connector for Time Code signal input network data. BNC CONNECTOR (not seen on NTDS-A.) RJ45 Jack Adapter Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...

  • Page 6: Mounting

    Appropriate brackets should already be included in your kit. DESIGNED FOR WALL, RACK OR TABLE MOUNT Your Masterclock Display is designed to fit a variety of surfaces and environments supported by these sturdy brackets. WALL MOUNT BRACKET A wall mounting bracket is supplied which has been designed to fit on either a standard 2”x 4”...

  • Page 7: Configuration Checklist

    Configuration Checklist Your Masterclock Digital Display gets time cues from the Ethernet. Therefore, before installing this device, one should be prepared with the following basic configuration information that the device will require during installation and installation of the WinDiscovery configuration app. It may be necessary to obtain some or all of this information from a network administrator in your organization.
  • Page 8 1:00 AM, UTC on the last Sunday of October. FREEWHEELING ACCURACY The NTDS-A has built-in provisions to allow it to freewheel and maintain accuracy for extended periods in the absence of NTP. These features also allow the unit to be set manually and run without NTP with precision.
  • Page 9 Daylight Savings Time at the rear of the NTDS-A. Enabled NTP Client with DHCP Your Masterclock display ships from the factory with the Enabled 24 Hour format following configuration as defined below. The NTDS-A firmware interprets incoming time signals as UTC.

  • Page 10: Configuration

    Router The first IP address provided will be used for router/gateway configuration. Up to two server IP addresses may be specified. NTDS-A will treat addresses Domain Name Server as primary and secondary DNS servers.
  • Page 11 MAC (Media Access Control) address (e.g. NTDS-A-04:F7). If a DHCP server is networked when the Masterclock Display is installed, the unit will be auto-registered with the DHCP server. The network system administrator can then view this DHCP assigned IP address at the DHCP server and assign a name registration .

  • Page 12: Installing Device Driver For Usb Configuration

    There are two locations for the USB Device Driver: 1. C:\ Program Files\Masterclock\WinDiscovery \Drivers\ 2. CD labeled, “Products” X:\Products\NTDS-A\Drivers\ Note: “X” is the CD/DVD drive letter of your Windows PC. Device Manager Device Manager with correct USB Device Driver Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...

  • Page 13: Windiscovery - Installation And Configuration

    To configure another device group, click on the device name in the left window and the device names will then appear in the right window, ready to be managed. Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...
  • Page 14 LAN. Black: The device is configured via DHCP over NTP and communicating normally. To configure and manage a Masterclock Display, right click the device name and a drop-down menu appears. To open a Masterclock Display “Device Settings” window directly, single click the device name.
  • Page 15 The “Local Time Settings” configured the display in the format you prefer, using the [Daylight Savings Time] and the [Time Zone Offsets] buttons to completely customize the time output relative to UTC time. Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...
  • Page 16 By default, the NTP clock will operate only in Unicast/Query mode using Server Port 123. This mode is selected exclusively when neither the listen for NTP broadcast nor the listen for NTP multicast modes are selected. Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...
  • Page 17 IP address of “169.254.xxx.xxx”. The “169.254.xxx.xxx” address is a link local address range (i.e. not allowed on the internet) and is used by Microsoft when their DHCP clients cannot find a DHCP server. Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...
  • Page 18  After loss of power  After loss of NTP refrence. 2. During changes to the clocks configurations under:  Network configuration (NTP only)  Device settings (i.e. NTP configuration)  Reset device Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...
  • Page 19 4. Whether leading zeroes are on or off (during 24-hour time) 5. “Hold” symbol preference 6. UTC or local time display 7. NTP reference failure display settings Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...
  • Page 20 This feature may be most useful for demonstration, in lab situations, environments where an external reference time signal is not available, when the built-in NTP client is disabled or when a connection to an NTP server is not available. Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...
  • Page 21 NTP broadcast response depending on which mode the display is in. 2. If the Masterclock Display is set to use DHCP and no DHCP server can be found. The timeout before doing a soft restart is not less than ten minutes.

  • Page 22: Telnet

    [Enter] or [Return] key to see a listing of available Current configuration or default commands, type “help” at the prompt. answers are displayed in brackets. Depressing the [Enter] or [Return] key with no number or letter will retain the current setting. Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...

  • Page 23: Specifications Ntp

    RJ45 Jack Adapter  Humidity: Up to 90%, non-condensing Physical Black powder-coated, non-rusting, welded steel chassis 22.25w x 3.6h x 2.25d in 4.6 lbs Size: Weight: 56.5w x 9.14h x 5.7d cm 2.1 kg Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...

  • Page 24: Trouble Shooting Ntp

    Verify that the hub/router/switch is capable of supporting the 10mb speed that the attached network device requires.  Verify that a DHCP/BOOTP server is present on the network. If the device has been configured to use DHCP for network Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...
  • Page 25 WinDiscovery device tree. In others, previously discovered devices may no longer be accessible or responding. Click [Discover] again and wait until the discovery process to complete. Close the current WinDiscovery session and restart the Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...
  • Page 26 DHCP server will be used. If a discovery was done using WinDiscovery or Telnet was used this initialization will be delayed by two hours. Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...
  • Page 27 2. DST has been configured incorrectly. This is configured separately from the Time Zone configuration. Provide the correct DST configuration by either manually entering the DST rules or selecting the single button configuration under WinDiscovery. If using the Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...
  • Page 28 IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE CONFUSING OR NOT WORKING FOR YOU Send us an e-mail to support@masterclock.com or call 800-940-2248. Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...

  • Page 29: Care And Cleaning

     Don't ever use benzene, gasoline, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), muriatic acid, or carbon tetrachloride on the lens.  Don't clean lenses in hot sun or on very hot days. Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...
  • Page 30 When the device is first installed, glazing compound and masking tape adhesive can be easily removed from the lens by applying VM & P Naphtha or kerosene with a soft cloth, followed immediately with a thorough soap and water cleaning. Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...

  • Page 31: Limited Warranty

    Masterclock will, at its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be defective. Should Masterclock be unable to repair or replace the product within a reasonable amount of time, the customer's alternate remedy shall be a refund of the purchase price upon return of the product to Masterclock.

  • Page 32: Service And Return Information

    Service and Return Information We sincerely hope that you never experience a problem with any Masterclock product. If you do need service, contact Masterclock’s Technical Support team. A trained specialist will help you to quickly determine the source of the problem. Many problems are easily resolved with a phone call or email.

  • Page 33: Health And Safety

    3. Contact technical support. This NTDS-A has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Never insert any metallic object into FCC Rules.

  • Page 34: Compliance

    IEC 61000-4-4:2004 +A1:2010 IEC 61000-4-6:2008 CENELEC EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 William J. Clark, President Masterclock, Inc. USA April 30, 2013 Masterclock, Inc. Tel (US & CAN): 800-940-2248 - 636-724-3666 • Fax: 636-724-3776 • Web: www. 2484 W Clay St, St Charles, MO 63301 Email: sales@masterclock.com...
  • Page 35 IEC 61000-4-6:2008 IEC 61000-4-11:2004 CENELEC EN 60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 William J. Clark, President Masterclock, Inc. USA April 30, 2013 Masterclock, Inc. Tel (US & CAN): 800-940-2248 - 636-724-3666 • Fax: 636-724-3776 • Web: www. 2484 W Clay St, St Charles, MO 63301 Email: sales@masterclock.com...
  • Page 36 WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT DIRECTIVE (WEEE) 2002/95/EC The NTDS-A models are considered WEEE Category 9 (Monitoring and Control Instruments Equipment) as defined by the WEEE Directive and therefore fall within the scope of the WEEE Directive.

  • Page 37: Mounting Diagram

    Copyright © 2013 Masterclock, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Masterclock display, Inc.

  • Page 38: Contact Information

    Designed to fit on either a standard 2”x 4” or 4” x 4” conduit box. Mount the bracket on the wall/conduit box, attach the power cord and CAT5 Ethernet patch cable and secure the Display to the bracket using the supplied retaining screws. Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...
  • Page 39 Contact Us Masterclock, Inc. 2484 West Clay Street St. Charles, MO 63301 USA website www.Masterclock.com USA and Canada 1-800-940-2248 1-636-724-3666 1-636-724-3776 (fax) International 1-636-724-3666 1-636-724-3776 (fax) Sales sales@Masterclock.com Technical Support support@Masterclock.com Masterclock NTDS-A User Manual – Original – 2013-04-25...

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