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EKOSync 1588A
PTP / NTP TIME SERVER
USER MANUAL
Document Revision No: 1.1

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  • Page 1 EKOSync 1588A PTP / NTP TIME SERVER USER MANUAL Document Revision No: 1.1...
  • Page 2 This instrument is intended for use in dry, indoor locations only. Do not wet the instrument when cleaning it. Safety Symbols These symbols, which have these meanings, may be marked on this instrument. EARTH (GROUND) TERMINAL EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents I. FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS………………………………………………………………………………………...4 1 Description……………………………………………………………………………..4 2 Features………………………………………………………………………………….4 3 Specifications………………………………………………………………………….4 Electrical……………………………………………………………………………………….4 Networking…………………………………………………………………………………..5 Environmental Specifications……………………………………………………….5 Mechanical Specifications…………………………………………………………….5 Antenna Port Specifications………………………………………………………….5 EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    DESCRIPTIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….6 1 Precise Time Synchronization……………………………………………………….6 The IRIG-B Time Code Standard………………………………………………………………6 Network Time Protocol / Simple Network Time Protocol……………………….7 SNTP………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 NTP / SNTP in the EKOSync 1588A…………………………………………………………...8 FREQ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...8 ALARM RELAY………………………………………………………………………………………..8 2 IEEE 1588 / PTP / C37.238……………………………………………………… III. INSTALLATION…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 Device Hardware…………………………………………………………………………..11 Hardware Installation……………………………………………………………………13...
  • Page 5 EKOSync 1588A PTP TIME SERVER I. FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS Description EKOSync 1588A PTP Time Server provides sub-microsecond accuracy time information for synchronizing energy distribution subsystem intelligent electronic devices, and proceeding according to IEEE 1588 v2 time protocol. Product includes adjustable hold-over times for discontinuities with GPS communication, and compensation for antenna reception distortions.
  • Page 6 3% to 97% (non-condensing conditions) Altitude 3000m (9842 ft) Mechanical Specifications: Dimensions (H x W x D) 44 x 439 x 247,5 mm Weight 3.920 kg Antenna Port Specifications: Voltage 3.3 VDC Current 100 mA (max) EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...

  • Page 7: Operation Descriptions

    Three types of coded expressions are used in the IRIG standard:  Binary Coded Decimal time-of-year (BCDTOY) and year (BCDYEAR)  Control Functions (CF), set of bits reserved for user applications  Straight Binary Seconds (SBS) time-of-day (0 to 86400 seconds) EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...

  • Page 8: Network Time Protocol / Simple Network Time Protocol

    Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP). It is used in some embedded devices and in applications where high accuracy timing is not required. EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...

  • Page 9: Ntp / Sntp In The Ekosync 1588A

    NTP / SNTP in the EKOSync 1588A The EKOSync 1588A can act as an NTP or SNTP server, and is intended to be an NTP time server. The EKOSync 1588A synchronizes to GPS to provide accurate timing signals, and NTP time signals are published through the clock Ethernet port.

  • Page 10: Ieee 1588 / Ptp / C37.238

    This measurement is repeated every second between the master clock and the slave clock and the synchronization accuracy can be reduced to approximately 100 ns. EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...
  • Page 11 However peer-to-peer transparent clocks measure the line delay associated. Transparent clocks improve synchronization between the master and slave clocks and ensure that the master and slave clocks are not impacted by the effects of packet delay variation. EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...

  • Page 12: Installation

    III. INSTALLATION Device Hardware Front Panel View Rear Panel View EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...
  • Page 13 Mechanical Sizes EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...

  • Page 14: Hardware Installation

    5. Connect the Sync indication relay to the alarm circuit if required. (C = Common, NO = Normally Open, NC = Normally Closed) 6. Once the EKOSync 1588A is installed and configured, connect the clock outputs to your devices. – An RG58 cable is recommended to connect devices to the output ports.

  • Page 15: Configuration & Settings

    IV. CONFIGURATION & SETTINGS 1 Front Panel Overview This section explains use of the front panel. LED Indicators Front panel of the EKOSync 1588A contains six LEDs: Label Flashing Not powered Powered Disable Enable Disable Enable Disable Normal Operation PTP Disable ETH1&ETH2...
  • Page 16 Local time at various locations around the world are explained at the end of the pages. 1 –UTC 2 –LOCAL → 1 –MIT 14 –EAT 2 –HST 15 –MET 3 –AST 16 –NET 4 –PST 17 –PLT EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...
  • Page 17 13 –EET, CAT, ART 26 –NST -LAN CONFG. IP: 168. 1. 103 Enable Static IP BACK MAIN -PRODUCT RELEASE RELEASE 1 –R1. 0/1.0 -EXIT Returns the main menu. 8 – RESET Reset to Default EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...

  • Page 18: Accessing The Ptp/Ntp Time Server

    Make proper IP settings on PC and enter the device IP address 169.254.100.115:7070 on web browser. The below picture will be seen; Username admin Password admin Once accessed correctly, the following main screen will appear: EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...
  • Page 19 PC. To upload saved configuration to the device, have to click “Choose File” to select the configuration file to upload and “Submit” button subsequently to upload desired configuration. EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...
  • Page 20 Third is Time Settings subsection Time Zone and DST (daylight saving time) options could be determined here. Next LCD Backlight could be enabled to automatic reclosing of LCD backlight after 5 min idle time. EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...
  • Page 21 Once configuration is complete, click the Send icon. Pre gateway shows the gateway address of the device. If the IP address is changed, new IP address on web browser should be written. Then click the send icon. EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...
  • Page 22 When PTP - Local Time is selected, the local time is sent via the PTP protocol according to the time zone and DST configuration. If this option is not checked, UTC is sent. EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...
  • Page 23 - Time (UTC): Date and time indication in UTC format. - Time (Local): Date and time indication according to the selected time zone. From button: In this menu the following can be viewed: -Sattelite Signal Reception -Location -Antenna Status -Mask Angle EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...
  • Page 24 -Low Satellites -Cable Delay APPENDIX List of UTC offsets Offset Abbreviation Description Samoa Hawaii EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...
  • Page 25 Coordinated Universal Time European Central Time EET,CAT,ART European Eastern Time Saudi Arabia +3.5 Iran West Asia +5.5 India Central Asia Bangkok China Japan +9.5 Central Australia Eastern Australia Central Pacific New Zealand EKOSync 1588A User Manual rev 1.1 August 2021...

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