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SETUP GUIDE
DCF600HS
DCF Clock with Serial Interface
February 24, 2023
Meinberg Funkuhren GmbH & Co. KG

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  • Page 1 SETUP GUIDE DCF600HS DCF Clock with Serial Interface February 24, 2023 Meinberg Funkuhren GmbH & Co. KG...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Meinberg Device Manager ........
  • Page 4 15.3 Time Strings ..........15.3.1 Format of the Meinberg Standard Time String ......

  • Page 5: Imprint

    1 Imprint 1 Imprint Meinberg Funkuhren GmbH & Co. KG Lange Wand 9, 31812 Bad Pyrmont, Germany Phone: + 49 (0) 52 81 / 93 09 - 0 Fax: + 49 (0) 52 81 / 93 09 - 230 Website: https://www.meinbergglobal.com...

  • Page 6: Change Log

    4/21/2016 - Baud rate & framing set to 19200 / 8N1 by default ——————————————————————————————————————————————— 1.06 6/28/2018 - Configuration using Meinberg Device Manager as optional configuration program, - New illustration and designation of screw terminals - voltage range, housing information ———————————————————————————————————————————————...

  • Page 7: Copyright And Liability Exclusion

    Meinberg reserves the right to make changes of any type to this document at any time as is necessary for the purpose of improving its products and services and ensuring compliance with applicable standards, laws &...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    4 Introduction This Setup Guide provides you with step-by-step guidance on how to set up your Meinberg product for the first time. This compact device is integrated in a plastic enclosure that is designed to be mounted on a DIN rail. It features four LEDs that provide status information, for example by signaling demodulation of time signal and indicating the synchronization status of the device.

  • Page 9: Presentation Conventions In This Manual

    The presence of a "fall hazard" symbol is indicative of a risk of falling when performing work at height. Das Symbol "laser hazard" symbol is indicative of a risk relating to laser radiation. DCF600HS Date: February 24, 2023...

  • Page 10: Conventions For The Presentation Of Other Important Information

    The presence of the "ESD" symbol is indicative of a risk of product damage caused by electrostatic discharge. Direct current (DC) (symbol definition IEC 60417-5031) Alternating current (AC) (symbol definition IEC 60417-5032) Ground connection (symbol definition IEC 60417-5017) Protective earth connection (symbol definition IEC 60417-5019) Date: February 24, 2023 DCF600HS...

  • Page 11: Important Safety Information

    Depending on your specific device configuration and installed options, some safety information may not be applicable to your device. Meinberg accepts no responsibility for injury or death arising from a failure to observe the safety information, warnings, and safety-critical instructions provided in the product documentation.

  • Page 12: Product Documentation

    Read the product manual carefully and completely before you set the product up for use. Safety standards and regulations change on a regular basis and Meinberg updates the corresponding safety information and warnings to reflect these changes. It is therefore recommended to visit the Meinberg website at https://www.meinbergglobal.com regularly to download up-to-date manuals.

  • Page 13: Safety When Installing The Device

    Never drill holes into the device to mount it! If you are experiencing difficulties with rack installation, contact Meinberg’s Technical Support team for assistance! Inspect the device housing before installation. The device housing must be free of any damage when it is installed.

  • Page 14: Electrical Safety

    Always pull cable connectors out at both ends before performing work on connectors! Improperly connecting or disconnecting this Meinberg system may result in electric shock, possibly resulting in injury or death! When pulling out a connector, never pull on the cable itself! Pulling on the cable may cause the plug to become detached from the connector or cause damage to the connector itself.
  • Page 15 • Contact the person responsible for your electrical infrastructure. • If your device is connected to one or more uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), the direct power supply connection between the device and the UPS solution must be first be disconnected. DCF600HS Date: February 24, 2023...

  • Page 16: Special Information For Devices With Dc Power Supply

    If a power supply unit or module is no longer functional (for example due to a defect), it can be returned to Meinberg for repair. Some components of the device may become very hot during operation. Do not touch these surfaces! If maintenance work is to be performed on the device and the device housing is still hot, switch off...

  • Page 17: Battery Safety

    • Never short-circuit the battery! • Never attempt to recharge the battery! • Never throw the battery in a fire or dispose of it in an oven! • Never dispose of the battery in a mechanical shredder! DCF600HS Date: February 24, 2023...

  • Page 18: Important Product Information

    • The device is only deemed to be appropriately used and EMC limits (electromagnetic compatibility) are only deemed to be complied with while the device housing is fully assembled in order to ensure that requirements pertaining to cooling, fire safety, electrical shielding and (electro)magnetic shielding are upheld. Date: February 24, 2023 DCF600HS...

  • Page 19: Maintenance And Modifications

    • Some configuration options relating to the reference clock are lost every time the system is restarted. In this case you should not replace the battery on your own. Please contact the Meinberg Technical Support team, you will provide you with precise guidance on how to perform the replacement.

  • Page 20: Disposal

    "IT and Telecommunications Equipment" in accordance with Annex I of the Directive. It can be returned to Meinberg for disposal. In this case, the shipping costs are to be borne by the cus- tomer, while Meinberg will cover the costs for disposal. If you wish for Meinberg to handle disposal for you, please get in touch with us.

  • Page 21: Dcf600Hs Connectors And Indicators

    8 DCF600HS Connectors and Indicators 8 DCF600HS Connectors and Indicators DCF600HS 48 V 20 - 60 V Antenna DCF 77.5 kHz PP 1- PP 1+ PP 2- PP 2+ Information: The numbering above relates to the corresponding subsection in this chapter.

  • Page 22: Dc Power Supply Connector

    20 mA Max. Power: Output Specifications ———————————————————————————— Max. Heat Output: = 7.2 kJ/h (6.82 BTU/h) therm Further Specifications: The receiver circuit is galvanically isolated by an internal DC/DC converter; the isolation voltage is 1.5 kV Date: February 24, 2023 DCF600HS...

  • Page 23: Antenna Input - Dcf77 Reference Clock

    8 DCF600HS Connectors and Indicators 8.2 Antenna Input - DCF77 Reference Clock Receiver Type: Narrowband direct receiver with gain control for optimized processing of the DCF77 signal Antenna Reception Frequency: 77.5 kHz Bandwidth: Approx. 40 Hz Termination: 50 Ohm DCF 77.5 kHz Signal Level: 50 V –...

  • Page 24: Programmable Pulse Outputs

    Please refer to Chapter 15.4 "Description of Programmable Pulse Signal Types" for a list and explanation of all possible programmable signals. Important! The load on the optocoupler outputs must not exceed 55 V or 50 mA. Max. tightening torque of terminal block screws 0.8 Nm Date: February 24, 2023 DCF600HS...

  • Page 25: Status Leds

    Initialization Status Init. The LEDs are used to signal the following status conditions: LED "SAR" - System Status: Red: DCF600HS not yet synchronized following reset (or may not yet have acquired an updated time) Green: DCF600HS synchronized following reset ———————————————————————————————————————————————–...

  • Page 26: Comx Time String: Rs-232

    8.5 COMx Time String: RS-232 Data Transfer: Serial Baud Rate/Framing: 19200 / 8N1 (Default) Time String: Meinberg Standard (Default) Assignment: Pin 2: TxD (Transmit) Pin 3: RxD (Receive) Pin 5: GND (Ground) COM x Connection Type: D-Sub female 9-pin Cable:...

  • Page 27: Before You Start

    1 x 5 m antenna cable RG174 (BNC male - BNC male) Unpack the DCF600HS 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...

  • Page 28: Meinberg Device Manager

    Meinberg Device Manager for Windows and Linux The latest version of Meinberg Device Manager is downloadable free of charge for Windows as an executable installer or a portable ZIP file, and is also available for Linux. The software can be downloaded at: https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/sw/mbg-devman.htm...

  • Page 29: Power And Signal Cables

    9 Before You Start 9.3 Power and Signal Cables Before the DCF600HS is connected to a power source, the cables (not included with the product) must be specifically assembled to supply power and transmit the signals. Tools Required: 1. Wire cutters 2.

  • Page 30: Installation Of A Dcf77 Antenna

    DCF77 Long Wave DCF77 Antenna Location: Milan Illustration: Installation of a Meinberg AW02 antenna directed towards the DCF77 transmitter tower in Main- flingen (Frankfurt am Main). For optimum operation, the following should be noted when installing a DCF77 antenna: • The antenna should be mounted horizontally.
  • Page 31 10 Installation of a DCF77 Antenna Meinberg recommends installing the antenna in an outdoor location. This is usually preferable because such locations generally provide a suitable distance away from disruptive signals generated by electronic devices in buildings. This in turn allows for more reliable synchronization. While DCF77 reception is possible within buildings, reception quality may be impaired by shielding and other factors causing signal attenuation.
  • Page 32 Ensure that the maximum cable length is not exceeded when laying the antenna cable between the antenna and receiver. Meinberg generally recommends the use of RG58 cable not exceeding 300 m. When using other cable types, the maximum cable length will depend on the type and its attenuation factor.
  • Page 33 Connect the supplied coaxial cable from the surge pro- tector to the receiver. N-Norm (female) N-Norm (male) 230 V / 50 Hz Receiver Optional DCF77 Antenna splitter BNC (male) BNC (female) DCF600USB SMB (male) SMB (female) DCF600HS Date: February 24, 2023...
  • Page 34 The AW02 antenna itself provides no visual indication of the reception quality of the DCF77 signal while align- ing it. Meinberg Funkuhren therefore recommends that the alignment and signal reception testing be done with the assistance of a second person. An effective method for aligning and testing a long-wave antenna is to have person 1 (who is aligning the antenna) actively communicate with person 2 (who monitors the receiver).
  • Page 35 Optional Use of Antenna Signal Distributor If the cable length exceeds 300 m, we recommend installing our Meinberg DCF77 AV4 signal distributor be- tween the antenna and the receiver. This not only serves as a signal splitter to allow multiple receivers to be connected to a single antenna, but also (optionally) amplifies the signal.

  • Page 36: Mounting The Dcf600Hs

    11 Mounting the DCF600HS Mounting on a DIN Rail The DCF600HS is designed for mounting on a 35 mm G-type DIN rail (DIN EN 50022) The product is mounted as follows: Turn the DCF600HS up slightly and place it over the DIN rail (1).

  • Page 37: Connecting The System

    11 Mounting the DCF600HS 11.1 Connecting the System Proceed as follows in order to connect the power and signal cables: Caution! Before connecting the cables, ensure that the power supply is switched off. First, insert the ground cable into Terminal 5, then insert each of the signal cables individually into the terminals marked 1–4 (optocouplers), before securing each of the cables one at a time by...
  • Page 38 Connect the power supply cable (see illustration) and tighten the terminal screws, again taking care to not apply a torque exceeding 0.8 Nm. Only when the cable is connected should you switch the power supply on. Once the DCF600HS is powered, the initialization phase will commence. The phase is completed once the "Init" LED remains green.
  • Page 39 11 Mounting the DCF600HS Example Application: The diagram below shows a DCF600HS that is synchronized by means of a signal from a DCF77 antenna (AW02) Endanwendung / End device AW02 NTP Server running ntpd DCF600HS Serieller Zeitstring (RS-232) / DCF600HS...

  • Page 40: Configuration Of The Dcf600Hs

    12 Configuration of the DCF600HS This chapter addresses the main steps of setting up the DCF600HS using Meinberg Device Manager for the first time. The Meinberg Device Manager User Manual provides a very detailed explanation of all the configuration and monitoring options provided by the software.
  • Page 41 Information: Please note that configuration adjustments performed in Meinberg Device Manager always need to be saved using the "Apply Configuration" button. The "Restore Configuration" button resets all of the settings to their respective default values.

  • Page 42: Configuring The Reference Clock

    Enabling the option "Initialize Time" allows you to manually enter the system date and time of your receiver module. Use PC’s System Time The system time of the PC on which Meinberg Device Manager is running can be used to set the time of the device. Date / Time These fields are used to manually set the date and time of the receiver in your device to desired values.

  • Page 43: Serial Settings

    12 Configuration of the DCF600HS 12.3 Serial Settings The baud rate, framing, and time string format can be configured individually for each of the two interfaces. Both interfaces are able to output a time string once a second, once a minute, or only on demand when prompted with an ASCII "?".

  • Page 44: Output Settings

    For the frequency and/or pulse outputs, the signal output method can be configured here. Enable Fixed Freq. The output method for the fixed frequency outputs can be configured here. Enable Synth. The output method for the frequency synthesizer outputs can be configured here. Date: February 24, 2023 DCF600HS...

  • Page 45: Programmable Outputs

    12 Configuration of the DCF600HS 12.5 Programmable Outputs The pulse generator of the DCF600HS is capable of generating a variety of pulse signals and outputting these through two discrete optocoupler-isolated outputs, each of which is configured using Meinberg Device Manager.
  • Page 46 To show the list view, click on this button. Drop-Down Menu View List View Please refer to Chapter 15.4, "Description of Programmable Pulse Signal Types" for a detailed description of the individual programmable signal and pulse types. Date: February 24, 2023 DCF600HS...

  • Page 47: Dcf600Hs Status Monitoring

    This chapter addresses the main status monitoring options provided via Meinberg Device Manager for your DCF600HS. 13.1 Status Overview This window provides you with a general overview of the current status of your DCF600HS. Select the DCF600HS. Open the window Show Device(s) Status.

  • Page 48: Clock Status

    13.2 Clock Status The Clock Status keeps you up to date with important status messages about your receiver module. Select the DCF600HS. Open the window Show Device(s) Status. Select the option Clock Status. Time: Displays the current time of the system.

  • Page 49: Firmware Update

    14 Firmware Update Important! The firmware of the DCF600HS should only be updated under the expert guidance of our support team, as an improperly performed update process can severely impair the proper function of your device. Meinberg will provide you with quick expert assistance on updating the firmware of your DCF600HS. We provide free support for the entire service life of your Meinberg product.

  • Page 50: Technical Appendix: Dcf600Hs

    15 Technical Appendix: DCF600HS 15.1 Technical Specifications: Chassis Chassis: Dold KO4762 enclosure for installation on a 35 mm DIN rail Chassis Material: Plastic ——————————————————————————- Temperature Range Operation: 0 to 50 C (32 to 122 F) Storage: -20 to 70 C (-4 to 158 F) ——————————————————————————-...
  • Page 51 15 Technical Appendix: DCF600HS Chassis Dimensions 45 mm 1.77 inch 119 mm 4. 6 9 inch DCF600HS Date: February 24, 2023...

  • Page 52: General Information About Dcf77

    15.2 General Information about DCF77 The DCF radio-controlled clocks manufactured by Meinberg receive their signal from the DCF77 long-wave transmitter, which is installed in Mainflingen, near Frankfurt am Main in Germany, and transmits the reference time of the Federal Republic of Germany. This time reference will either be Central European Time (CET) or Central European Summer Time (CEST), depending on the time of year.

  • Page 53: Time Strings

    15.3 Time Strings 15.3.1 Format of the Meinberg Standard Time String The Meinberg Standard Time String is a sequence of 32 ASCII characters starting with the <STX> (start-of- text) character and ending with the <ETX> (end-of-text) character. The format is as follows: <STX>D:dd.mm.yy;T:w;U:hh.mm.ss;uvxy<ETX>...

  • Page 54: Format Of The Sat Time String

    Announcement of clock jump during last hour before jump enters effect: ‘!’ Announcement of start or end of Daylight Saving Time ‘ ‘ (Space, 20h) nothing announced <CR> Carriage Return, ASCII code 0Dh <LF> Line Feed, ASCII code 0Ah <ETX> End-of-Text, ASCII code 03h Date: February 24, 2023 DCF600HS...

  • Page 55: Format Of The Uni Erlangen String (Ntp)

    15 Technical Appendix: DCF600HS 15.3.3 Format of the Uni Erlangen String (NTP) The Uni Erlangen String (NTP) of a GPS clock is a sequence of 66 ASCII characters starting with the <STX> (start-of-text) character and ending with the <ETX> (end-of-text) character. The format is as follows: <STX>dd.mm.yy;...
  • Page 56 Longitudinal hemisphere, with the following characters possible: ‘E’ East of Greenwich Meridian ‘W’ West of Greenwich Meridian hhhh Altitude above WGS84 ellipsoid in meters Leading characters padded by Space characters (20h) <ETX> End-of-Text, ASCII code 03h Date: February 24, 2023 DCF600HS...

  • Page 57: Format Of The Nmea 0183 String (Rmc)

    West of Greenwich Meridian 0.0,0.0 Speed over the ground in knots and track angle in degrees. With a Meinberg GPS clock, these values are always 0.0, With GNS clocks, the values are calculated by the receiver for mobile applications ddmmyy...

  • Page 58: Format Of The Atis Standard Time String

    (1..7, 1 = 31h = Monday) checksum in hex, built from all characters including GID, ABS, TSQ, CC, ST, ... <CR> Carriage Return, ASCII code 0Dh (The standard interface configuration for this string type is 2400 baud, 7E1) Date: February 24, 2023 DCF600HS...

  • Page 59: Description Of Programmable Pulse Signal Types

    15.4 Description of Programmable Pulse Signal Types If your Meinberg system has programmable signal and pulse outputs, then depending on the system, more or less of the listed signals will be available. These can be configured separately for each signal output.
  • Page 60 The ’DCF Suspend After’/’Timeout’ field can be used to enter how many minutes the system should wait while in free-run mode before DCF77 simulation is suspended. Entering 0 here will disable the timeout func- tion, so that the DCF77 simulation will continue running perpetually until manually disabled. Date: February 24, 2023 DCF600HS...
  • Page 61 Synth. Frequency This mode is used to output a custom frequency, which is also defined using the "Synthesizer" tab in the LAN- TIME OS Web Interface or the "Outputs Settings" section of Meinberg Device Manager. PTTI 1PPS This mode is used to pass a PPS signal of 20 microseconds length through the output.

  • Page 62: Technical Specifications Aw02 Antenna

    16 Technical Specifications AW02 Antenna Physical Dimensions: Date: February 24, 2023 DCF600HS...
  • Page 63 Connector Type: Type-N Female Form Factor: ABS Plastic Enclosure for Outdoor Installation IP Rating: IP 56 Temperature Range: -25 C to +65 C (-13 to 149 F) Weight: 0.55 kg (1.2 lbs), Including Mounting Kit DCF600HS Date: February 24, 2023...

  • Page 64: Technical Specifications: Antenna Cable

    16.1 Technical Specifications: Antenna Cable The table below shows which coaxial cable types and lengths are supported by Meinberg for each of the receiver types. If you need to purchase a replacement cable at any time, please refer to this table to ensure that you select cable with suitable cutoff...

  • Page 65: Technical Specifications: Mbg S-Pro Surge Protector

    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 DCF600HS Date: February 24, 2023...
  • Page 66 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 Date: February 24, 2023 DCF600HS...

  • Page 67: Mbg S-Pro: Physical Dimensions

    16 Technical Specifications AW02 Antenna 16.2.1 MBG S-PRO: Physical Dimensions 15,8 16.2.2 Installation and Grounding DCF600HS Date: February 24, 2023...

  • Page 68: Rohs Conformity

    EU do not contain lead, cadmium, mer- cury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalat (DEHP), benzyl butyl ph- thalate (BBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), or diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) above the legal limits. Date: February 24, 2023 DCF600HS...

  • Page 69: Declaration Of Conformity For Operation In The European Union

    18 Declaration of Conformity for Operation in the European Union Konformitätserklärung Doc ID: -August 24, 2022 Hersteller Meinberg Funkuhren GmbH & Co. KG Manufacturer Lange Wand 9, D-31812 Bad Pyrmont erklärt in alleiniger Verantwortung, dass das Produkt, declares under its sole responsibility, that the product...

  • Page 70: Declaration Of Conformity For Operation In The United Kingdom

    19 Declaration of Conformity for Operation in the United Kingdom UK Declaration of Conformity Doc ID: -August 24, 2022 Manufacturer Meinberg Funkuhren GmbH & Co. KG Lange Wand 9 31812 Bad Pyrmont Germany declares that the product Product Designation DCF600HS...

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