2 Change Log Version Date Revision Notes ——————————————————————————————————————————————— 02/15/2022 Initial version ——————————————————————————————————————————————— Date: June 16, 2022 IMS-GPS182...
Meinberg product. LTOS7 Firmware Manual Download: http://www.mbg.link/docg-fw-ltos Compatibility The IMS-GPS182 is an IMS module that is compatible with the following systems in the IMS product family and can be used in the following slots: System Compatibility - IMS GPS182 M500...
• taking note of the chapter "Power Supply". 4.1 Product Documentation Detailed product documentation is provided on a USB flash drive delivered with the Meinberg system. The manuals can also be downloaded from the Meinberg website at https://www.meinbergglobal.com, where you can enter your system name into the search box at the top of the page to find the relevant manual.
ESD-proof bags that are crumpled or have holes cannot provide effective protection against electrostatic discharges. ESD-proof bags must have a sufficient electrical resistance and must not be made of conductive metals if the device has a lithium battery fitted on it. IMS-GPS182 Date: June 16, 2022...
The battery is used to power components such as the RAM and the reserve real-time backup clock for the reference clock. If the battery voltage drops below 3 V DC, Meinberg recommends having the battery replaced. If the battery voltage drops below the specified minimum, the following behavior may be observed in the reference clock: •...
Danger of death from electric shock! Never work on cables while the power is live! Always disconnect the cables from the devices at both ends before working on the plugs and terminals of connected cables! IMS-GPS182 Date: June 16, 2022...
5 IMS-GPS182 Variants There are several models of the IMS-GPS182 that each vary in terms of the connectors and interfaces provided as follows: Module Size Connectors/Interfaces IMS-GPS182 4 HP 1x BNC antenna connector, 1x COM (standard) IMS-GPS182 4 HP 1x BNC antenna connector, 1x XHE-SPI interface...
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5 IMS-GPS182 Variants GPS module technical specifications: Electrical Connector: 96-Pin DIN 41612 Connector Operating Voltage: +5 V DC Current Draw: approx. 100 mA (depending on the used oscillator) Temperature Range: 0–50 C Relative Humidity: Max. 85 % IMS-GPS182 Date: June 16, 2022...
6 IMS-GPS182 Module Connectors and LEDs Note: The numbering in the drawing above relates to the relevant subsection in this chapter. Date: June 16, 2022 IMS-GPS182...
6 IMS-GPS182 Module Connectors and LEDs 6.1 Status-LEDs Statusanzeige LED "In": Initialization status of clock in operating system LED "Nav": Geolocation status LED "Ant": Antenna status LED "Fail": Synchronization status The LEDs show the following colors to indicate the following states: "In"...
7.1 Contents of Delivery Unpack the IMS-GPS182 carefully and check the contents of the delivery against the enclosed packing list to ensure that no parts are missing. If any of the listed items are missing, please contact our sales department: sales@meinberg.de...
• clear view towards equator (if clear view of 8 not possible) or • clear view between 55th north and 55th south parallels (satellite orbits). Note: Problems may arise if all of these views are obstructed, as four satellites must be located to calculate a new position. IMS-GPS182 Date: June 16, 2022...
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Case Example 4: If the cable leading from the point of entry into the building to the Meinberg system is laid together with other cables (for example in a cable duct alongside high-voltage cables), transient voltages may "leak" into the antenna cable, causing damage to your system.
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Type-N (Male) If installed in a waterproof housing, the MBG S- Type-N (Female) PRO can be installed outdoors. However, Meinberg recommends installing the surge protector indoors—as closely to the entrance point of the antenna cable as possible—in order to minimize the risk of surge dam- age (such as that caused by lightning strike).
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The next step is to connect the supplied coaxial cable from the surge protector to the receiver. Type-N (Female) Type-N (Male) Receiver Optional Antenna Splitter SMA (Male) SMA (Female) BNC (Male) BNC (Female) Type-N (Male) Type-N (Female) Date: June 16, 2022 IMS-GPS182...
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The splitter may be installed at any location between the surge protector and the receivers. Note: Please note for installation purposes that GNSS L1 components cannot be directly connected to or used with a Meinberg GPS antenna distributor. Antenna Antenna Splitter Receiver...
Operating System, the configuration of some IMS modules may be reset to factory defaults! Note: The NTP service and access to the web interface will be unavailable while the CPU is not installed. Management and monitoring functions will also be disabled. Date: June 16, 2022 IMS-GPS182...
Ensure that the module is securely seated in the connector block inside the chassis before you fasten the two screws. The installed module is now ready for use. Locations of fixture screws in a 1RU IMS system IMS-GPS182 Date: June 16, 2022...
9.3 Data and Signal Cables Coaxial Cable The IMS-GPS182 module provides a single BNC connector for supplying an antenna signal. When laying the antenna cable between the antenna and receiver, note the maximum specified cable length (see chapter "??"), which will vary depending on the type of cable use (RG 213, RG 58) and its attenuation factor.
To enable the connected reference clock to compensate for the cable-induced propagation delay of the sig- nal, you must either specify the length of the antenna cable in meters (antenna –> Meinberg system) or enter the offset time in nanoseconds under the configuration settings for your reference clock.
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Illustration: MRS Configuration - Selection and Prioritization of the Available Reference Sources Select the menu "Clock" "State & Configuration" Select the tab "MRS Settings". Now select GPS as the first source in the drop-down menu. Date: June 16, 2022 IMS-GPS182...
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GPS reference clock will launch in "Cold Boot" mode, in which the receiver searches for a satellite and reads the entire almanac. This process is completed in around 12 minutes, after which the system will switch to "Warm Boot" mode. IMS-GPS182 Date: June 16, 2022...
Our Technical Support team will be pleased to help you with any problems that you may be having with your Meinberg IMS-GPS182. However, before you contact our Technical Support team, it is advisable to read this chapter through first to see if your problem might be more quickly resolved with one of the solutions below.
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Type-N Female Form Factor: ABS Plastic Case for Outdoor Installation IP Rating: IP66 Humidity: 95 % Temperature Range: -60 C to +80 C (-76 F to 176 F) Weight: 1.6 kg (3.53 lbs), including mounting kit Date: June 16, 2022 IMS-GPS182...
If this message appears, the clock must be switched off and the cause of the problem must be eliminated before the clock can be switched back on. The supply voltage for the antenna/converter unit is around 15 V DC with the antenna connected. IMS-GPS182 Date: June 16, 2022...
5 A (25 C) Effective Operating Current: IC at UC Rated Discharge Current: In (8/20) s (Core-Earth) 20 kA In (8/20) s (Core-Shield) 20 kA Total Surge Current: (8/20) s 20 kA (10/350) s 2.5 kA Date: June 16, 2022 IMS-GPS182...
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The original product page of the supplier (see link) of the CN-UB-280DC-BB surge protector is the source of the specifications above. Please refer to the manufacturer’s product page at the following link for detailed specifications as well as a variety of product-specific documents: https://www.phoenixcontact.com/online/portal/gb/?uri=pxc-oc-itemdetail:pid=2818850 IMS-GPS182 Date: June 16, 2022...
BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) and also known as "COMPASS", consists of 35 satellites. BeiDou entered service in December 2011 with ten satellites and was made available to users in the Asia-Pacific region. The system was completed in June 2020 with the launch of the final satellite. IMS-GPS182 Date: June 16, 2022...
GPS receivers to be synchronized internally with the international UTC timescale. The receiver’s microprocessor can identify any time zone based on UTC time and automatically apply Day- light Saving Time adjustments over several years if so configured by the user. Date: June 16, 2022 IMS-GPS182...
14 Your Opinion Matters to Us 14 Your Opinion Matters to Us This user manual is intended to assist you in the preparation, use, and care of your Meinberg product, and provides important information for configuration and status monitoring. Be a part of the ongoing improvement of the information contained in this manual. Please contact our Technical Support team if you have any suggestions for improvements or technical questions that are relevant to the manual.
WEEE-compliant fashion, it must be returned to the manufacturer. Any transportation ex- penses for returning this product (at end-of-life) must be covered by the end user, while Meinberg will bear the costs for the waste disposal itself. Date: June 16, 2022...
Global Positioning System Horizontal Pitch Intelligent Modular Synchronization Input/Output LTOS LANTIME Operating System Multi-Reference Input Network Time Protocol Power Redundant Switch Control 1PPS/PPS (One) Pulse per Second Serial Peripheral Interface Transistor–Transistor Logic Universal Serial Bus IMS-GPS182 Date: June 16, 2022...
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