What should be shipped.......................... 4 Standard Parts ............................. 4 Optional Parts ............................4 Technical Specification ..........................5 System Overview ............................. 6 AC-100-MSF ............................6 MSF Antenna ............................7 DCF Antenna............................8 WWVB Antenna ........................... 9 Setting up the Unit ..........................10 Connecting everything up .........................
AC-100-MSF INTRODUCTION A simple time and date receiver that obtains time for the MSF Atomic Clock time signal to automatically update your system clock. The unit simply plugs into a 9 pin D-type serial port on the back of your computer.
AC-100-MSF WHAT SHOULD BE SHIPPED STANDARD PARTS AC-100-MSF unit Software and Manual USB Batteries OPTIONAL PARTS Gold and Premium Support Packages RS232 to USB convertor Digital Wall Clocks Additional Software Licenses (available from 5 to 300+ clients) www.galsys.co.uk...
AC-100-MSF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Type of receiver Ferrite Antenna for Radio Signals Mounting Indoor; Free-standing Network Interface Via a Windows server or workstation Interface to Server RS232 serial interface (USB optional) Compatible Operating Systems Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 Power supply...
AC-100-MSF SYSTEM OVERVIEW AC-100-MSF A simple time and date receiver that obtains time for the MSF Atomic Clock time signal to automatically update your system clock. The unit simply plugs into a 9 pin D type serial port on the back of your computer.
AC-100-MSF MSF ANTENNA The MSF signal is broadcast from Anthorn in Cumbria and is maintained at a reliable frequency of 60 kHz, delivering a steady signal undisrupted by changing weather conditions and operational 24 hours a day. The radio signal is designed to cover the whole of the United Kingdom.
AC-100-MSF DCF ANTENNA The DCF antenna receives a radio signal broadcast at 77.5 kHz from Frankfurt (Main). The signal covers the whole of Germany and impressively most of Europe too. One thing to bear in mind with a radio-based antenna is that certain electrical equipment generates noise on the same frequency as the radio signal and can cause interference.
AC-100-MSF WWVB ANTENNA The WWVB antenna receives a radio signal broadcast at 60 kHz from two transmitters near Fort Collins in Colorado. One benefit of using the WWVB signal is that as they have two transmitters that have different scheduled down times, the WWVB signal is not affected by maintenance.
CONNECTING EVERYTHING UP Unit Location Choose a suitable location for the AC-100-MSF; please bear in mind that the cable is limited to 10/15m and will need to be close to the computer you wish to synchronise it with. Connect to Network Connect the AC-100-MSF to a Computer via the Serial RS232 cable or the USB adapter cable.
AC-100-MSF TROUBLESHOOTING Use this section to quickly troubleshoot minor issues or common problems. For any further support, please contact us using our Support Website, which can be found at: galleonsupport.com Q) The TimeSync software is not updating the PC time? A) Check the connections are correct on the COM port.
AC-100-MSF TECHNICAL SUPPORT SUPPORT WEBSITE Should you require any Technical Support on this product, please go to galleonsupport.com where you can find access to the Knowledgebase, for general information. For any further questions please submit a ticket detailing the problems or technical issues you are having, and a member of the Technical Support Team will be available to support you.
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