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TSync Series
TIME CODE PROCESSOR
with optional GNSS RECEIVER
User Manual
Document Part No: 1226-5000-0050
Revision No.: 3.0
Date: 21-May-2018
spectracom.com

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  • Page 1 TSync Series TIME CODE PROCESSOR with optional GNSS RECEIVER User Manual Document Part No: 1226-5000-0050 Revision No.: 3.0 Date: 21-May-2018 spectracom.com...
  • Page 3 Spectracom reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this document at any time and without notice. Any software that may be provided with the product described in this document is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement.
  • Page 4 Blank page. User Manual TSync Series...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.6.2 External GNSS Receiver 1.6.3 SAASM Receiver 1.7 PCI-104 Board Dimensions 1.8 Environmental Specifications 1.9 Compliance CHAPTER 2 Connector Pinouts 2.1 Connectors & Pinouts 2.2 Timing Connector Pinouts 2.3 External Antenna Connector: Pinout • TABLE OF CONTENTS User Manual TSync Series...
  • Page 6 4.2.1 Configuring the TSync Product 4.2.1.1 Interrupts 4.2.1.2 Match Time 4.2.1.3 Time Stamping 4.2.2 Synchronizing a Linux Machine Using NTP 4.2.3 Synchronizing a Windows Machine Using NTP 4.2.4 Resetting a TSync Card 4.2.4.1 About Volatility • TABLE OF CONTENTS User Manual TSync Series...

  • Page 7: Table 7-1: Spectracom Safety Symbols

    CHAPTER 6 Driver Support APPENDIX Appendix 7.1 YOUR SAFETY 7.1.1 Spectracom Safety Symbols 7.1.2 About Safety 7.1.3 Your Responsibilities 7.1.4 Other Safety Tips 7.2 Technical Support 7.2.1 Regional Contact 7.3 Return Shipments INDEX • TABLE OF CONTENTS User Manual TSync Series...
  • Page 8 BLANK PAGE. • TABLE OF CONTENTS User Manual TSync Series...

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    The following topics are included in this Chapter: 1.1 Introduction 1.2 General Specifications 1.3 Power Consumption 1.4 Temperature Sensor 1.5 Input/Output Specifications 1.6 GNSS Receiver Specifications 1.7 PCI-104 Board Dimensions 1.8 Environmental Specifications 1.9 Compliance CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    “alarm” output. Key to the TSync Time Code Processor's functionality is the ability to generate interrupts. Using one of the many available Spectracom driver packages, you may configure your card using interrupt-driven algorithms to support your custom application.
  • Page 11 179 g (w/o thermal 88 g 96 g thermal frame) frame) 323 g (w/ 329 g (w/ thermal thermal frame) frame) Oscillators: TCXO OCXO Rugged OCXO References: IRIG/Other Internal GNSS External GNSS Internal SAASM CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 12: Power Consumption

    With the exception of the PCIe model, all TSync boards are equipped with an on-board tem- perature sensor: Operating temperature range : -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) Accuracy : ±3°C max. Update rate : Once per second. CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 13: Input/Output Specifications

    RS-485 differential input : –7V to +12 V common mode voltage input range, 200 mV differential voltage threshold Single-ended input : +1.3 V , +2 V VIL min VIH max +1.45 V , +1.85 V VIL typ VIH typ CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 14: Gpio Inputs

    After 24 hours 450 μs 100 μs 25 μs 1.5.2.2 10 MHz Output 10 MHz sine wave output from oscillator Available through the timing connector , see "Connectors & Pinouts" on page 16 for details. CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 15: Irig Am Output

    Output formats A, B, E (100 Hz, 1 kHz), G; NASA36; IEEE 1344 Amplitude : 0.5 V to 6 V into 50 Ω, user settable to 12 V into > 600 Ω Output impedance : 50 Ω nominal Output load : 50 Ω minimum CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 16: Irig Dcls Output

    Polarity (selectable): Positive or negative Time-Match/Alarm Output Amplitude : TTL compatible, 4.3 V minimum, base-to-peak into 50 Ω; 2.2 V minimum, base-to-peak into high-impedance Range : 100 days in 5 ns steps CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 17: Gnss Receiver Specifications

    GNSS antenna (sold separately) are provided (supply power: +5V [±10%] @ 30 mA max). The RF antenna cable (sold separately) is connected to the TSync Time Code Processor board via a short male-SMA-to-Type-N adapter cable (included), made from RG-316 coaxial cable. CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 18: External Gnss Receiver

    -7 V to +12 V common mode voltage input range, 200 mV differential voltage threshold Electrical Characteristics, Receiver Power 50 mA @ 12 V provided to power the antenna Specifications, external GNSS receiver Acquisition time : CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 19: Saasm Receiver

    Conduction Cooled: SMB Jack (+3.3 V @ 9 mA to 60 mA) 1PPS accuracy : ±100 ns Key fill : DS102 standard, DS101 optional Backup Battery : SAASM I/O connector or P1-VBAT, VPX P1 connector. CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 20: Pci-104 Board Dimensions

    1.7  PCI-104 Board Dimensions PCI-104 Board Dimensions Figure 1-1: Board layout and dimensions CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 21: Environmental Specifications

    Storage: –40°C to 85°C (-–0°F to 185°F) Humidity , operating and storage: 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing @ 40°C Altitude : Operating: Up to 10,000 feet Storage: Commercial shipping altitudes supported CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 22: Compliance

    Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 23: Connector Pinouts

    Connector Pinouts This topic describes the pinouts of the: timing connector antenna connector backplane connectors (if available). CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series...

  • Page 24: Connectors & Pinouts

    "Timing Connector Pinouts" on the facing Timing connector 25-pin micro D-sub page Timing connector 26-pin high density D-sub "PCI-104 Configuration (DIP Switch)" on Multi-stack PCI no. con- DIP switch SW1 page 26 figuration CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 25: Timing Connector Pinouts

    ; for additional information, see "Accessories & Options" on page 46. Note: Units with a 25-pin micro D-sub connector are shipped with a strain-reducing adapter cable ; for additional information, see "Accessories & Options" on page 46. CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 26: External Antenna Connector: Pinout

    Adapter cable for external GNSS receiver Signal P1, pin no. P2, pin no. PAIRED +12 V PAIRED 1PPS + 1PPS – PAIRED UP + UP – PAIRED DOWN + DOWN – FOIL AND DRAIN WIRE SHIELD SHELL SHELL CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...
  • Page 27 PCIe Adapter Cable Pinout Figure 2-3: PCIe: Adapter cable for external GNSS receiver Signal END "A" END "B" +12 V 1PPS + 1PPS – UP + UP – DOWN + DOWN – SHIELD SHELL SHELL CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...
  • Page 28 2.3  External Antenna Connector: Pinout BLANK PAGE. CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 29: Installation

    See "YOUR SAFETY" on page ii. The following topics are included in this Chapter: 3.1 ESD: Best Practices 3.2 PCIe: Changing the Bracket 3.3 Installing the Card 3.4 Status LEDs 3.5 Upgrades CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series...

  • Page 30: Esd: Best Practices

    ESD: Best Practices Caution: Electronic equipment is sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Observe all ESD precautions and safeguards when handling Spectracom equip- ment. Before installing a PCB or other electronic component, discharge static buildup by touch- ing the metal frame of the computer/server chassis with one hand, and the protective anti- static bag containing the board with the other hand.
  • Page 31 3.2  PCIe: Changing the Bracket Figure 3-1: Bracket change procedure CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 32: Installing The Card

    Remove the TSync card from the shipping envelope. Remove the blank computer bracket from the empty slot, and insert the TSync card instead. Attach the top of the TSync bracket with the screw from the metal plate. CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 33: Pci-104: Card Installation

    If other cards are to be stacked on top of this unit, install them. Attach any necessary cables. Set the DIP switch in accordance with the card's stack position (see "PCI-104 Con- figuration (DIP Switch)" on the next page). CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 34: Pci-104 Configuration (Dip Switch)

    The LEDs operate in certain modes by default, but each LED can be programmed independently to display any mode, including a manual mode. In manual mode, the LEDs are user- con- CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 35: Table 3-2: Led Colors

    Free Run Blink Blink Fault Code Code Code Fault state is indicated by the blinking code. It blinks the number of times indicated below, with a 2- second pause between each set. CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 36: Upgrades

    Factory Driver Guide for details on upgrad- ing the card using the upgrade tool supplied with the driver. CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 37: Operation

    Other interfaces for time stamping external events, creating precisely timed external signals, debug, upgrade, and access from a host com- puter are provided. The following topics are included in this Chapter: 4.1 Theory of Operation 4.2 Configuration and Operation CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series...

  • Page 38: Theory Of Operation

    GLONASS – Operates in the L1 band similar to GPS, but uses a Frequency Division Mul- tiple Access (FDMA) signal where each satellite transmits at a slightly different, higher CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 39: Input References

    1PPS output. The serial interface can be used for bi-dir- ectional communication with the GNSS receiver to implement a control and status protocol which conveys time and position information. CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 40: Table 4-1: Irig Input Reference Formats

    TSync Time Code Processor cards support the IRIG B variant NASA36 as an input format, as well as the IEEE C37.118-2005 (which is an IRIG B format with extensions as an input format). CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 41: Built-In References

    In turn, the card provides a serial time code data message and a 1PPS reference. It also returns the IRIG input message’s raw serial time code data in Spectracom’s data format. (This is useful in debugging serial time code source and hardware implementations.) TSync Time Code Processor cards also accept as input any non-standard IRIG format generated by Spectracom Netclock units, including the non-standard BCDYEAR found in the Control field.
  • Page 42 The self reference pri- ority table entry defaults to “disabled.” CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 43: Input Reference Monitor

    4.1.5 Clock Subsystem The clock subsystem is the heart of the TSync Time Code Processor timing architecture. Time is maintained in the card’s hardware and incremented in 5nsec units, while sub-second inform- CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 44: Output References

    BCDTOY, CF, SBS, and BCDYEAR fields: 0 – BCDTOY, CF, SBS 1 – BCDTOY, CF 2 – BCDTOY 3 – BCDTOY, SBS 4 – BCDTOY, BCDYEAR, CF, SBS 5 – BCDTOY, BCDYEAR, CF CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 45: Table 4-3: Irig Output Reference Formats

    The card is compliant with IEEE 1344- 1996 as IEEE C37.118- 2005 supersedes this specification. The card generates the non- standard IRIG formats that are generated by the Spectracom Netclock, including the non-standard BCDYEAR. This provides for compatibility with existing Spectracom NetClock products.

  • Page 46: General Purpose Input/Output

    The General I/O output signals timing are accurate relative to the Input reference’s 1PPS signal to within ±50 nsec. The General I/O output has a programmable offset, which ranges from –500 msec to +500 msec in 5nsec steps. CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 47: Interrupts

    GPIO direct mode output interrupt active edge bit in that same register. This can be used to gen- erate a “software” interrupt by setting the GPIO output appropriately. In match time mode, an interrupt is generated whenever the GPIO output high match time or GPIO output low match CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 48: Configuration And Operation

    Linux kernel on your machine) must be downloaded, as described below in detail. This module includes the Reference Clock Driver that gets applied as a patch to the Linux driver. Important Note: CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...
  • Page 49 Linux drivers for Spectracom bus-level timing boards. It is not provided in the Solaris driver. Solaris can only be synced via NTP time stamps from a networked NTP time server or via ASCII time stamps from the Serial output port of a Spectracom time ref- erence.

  • Page 50: Synchronizing A Windows Machine Using Ntp

    4.2.6 System Status TSync Time Code Processor cards maintain status information: They log error and inform- ational messages while operational. Accessible system status information includes: CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...
  • Page 51 In addition, alarm conditions and time stamps for the alarms are available for conditions includ- ing synchronization, holdover, frequency errors, PPS specification errors, reference changes, and system errors. CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...
  • Page 52 4.2 Configuration and Operation BLANK PAGE. CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 53: Options And Accessories

    Options and Accessories This Chapter describes the breakout cables, and the timing interface adapter cables. CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series...

  • Page 54: Accessories & Options

    25-pin timing interface connector on the card to the breakout cable: Figure 5-1: Adapter cable Table 5-1: Adapter pinout, timing connector END "A" END "B" PIN-1 PIN-1 PIN-2 PIN-2 PIN-3 PIN-3 PIN-4 PIN-4 CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...
  • Page 55 BNC and DB-9 connectors for use. The basic breakout cable supports the following features: External 1PPS Input, IRIG AM Input, IRIG DCLS Input, IRIG AM Output, (1) GP Input, (2) GP Outputs. CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 56: Table 5-2: Pinout, Basic Breakout Cable (Unspecified Pins In The Table Are Not Connected)

    IRIG AM Output IRIG DCLS Input + IRIG AM Input + P2—Digital I/O (DB-9 Female) Ground GPIO Output 0 GPIO Input 0 Ground Ground GPIO Output 1 IRIG DCLS Input + Ground CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...
  • Page 57 Premium Breakout Cable The premium breakout cable breaks out all features from the timing connector to separate BNC and DB-9 connectors for use. See table below for details. Figure 5-3: Breakout cable, premium version CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 58: Table 5-3: Pinout, Premium Breakout Cable

    P5—IRIG AM Input (BNC Female) IRIG AM Input + IRIG AM Input – P6—IRIG AM Output (BNC Female) IRIG AM Output Ground P7—1PPS Input (BNC Female) External 1PPS Input Ground P8—GP Input (DB-9 Female) CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...
  • Page 59 Ground GPIO Output 3 Ground Ground GNSS Cables Contact Spectracom for more information on GNSS cable length options. PCIe, cPCI Figure 5-4: PCIe DIN-DB15 adapter cable If your TSync Time Code Processor board is con- figured to be operated with a smart antenna, it will have shipped with a GPS/GNSS data adapter cable.
  • Page 60 5.1  Accessories & Options BLANK PAGE. CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 61: Driver Support

    Driver Support Using the Spectracom TSync factory driver package, you may con- figure your card using the API library, so as to support your unique applications. Factory Driver Guide The TSync Factory Driver supports Linux, Windows and Solaris. The Factory Driver Guide includes instructions on:...
  • Page 62 BLANK PAGE. CHAPTER • User Manual TSync Series Rev. 3.0...

  • Page 63: Appendix

    Appendix The following topics are included in this Chapter: 7.1 YOUR SAFETY 7.2 Technical Support 7.3 Return Shipments • APPENDIX User Manual TSync Series...

  • Page 64: Your Safety

    Figure 7-1: Do not ignore the Safety Instructions! 7.1.1 Spectracom Safety Symbols The following symbols are used in Spectracom technical documentation, or on Spectracom products: Table 7-1: Spectracom safety symbols Symbol...

  • Page 65: About Safety

    (for example vention Do not modify the equipment, and use only spare parts authorized by Spectracom. Always follow the instructions set out in this guide. Observe generally applicable legal and other local mandatory regulations.

  • Page 66: Technical Support

    , and the events log . Thank you for your cooperation. 7.2.1 Regional Contact Spectracom operates globally and has offices in several locations around the world. Our main offices are listed below: Table 7-2: Spectracom contact information Country...
  • Page 67 (s) and a description of the failure symptoms or issues you would like resolved. Freight to Spectracom is to be prepaid by the customer. Should there be a need to return equipment to Spectracom, it ought to be Note: shipped in its original packing material.
  • Page 68 Current edition of this manual (Part no.: 1226-5000-0050) Revision ECO Description Date User Manual Addendum, covering VPX board related information only. 2-May-2015 Consolidated previous editions of TSync manuals, and added information 14-March- for the VPX board. 2016 Updated regulatory compliance information. 21-May- 2018 User Manual TSync Series...
  • Page 69 External oscillator Breakout Cable Basic Premium Breakout cable, basic Factory Driver Breakout cable, premium General purpose IO pins Cables, antenna GNSS cables Cables, GNSS GNSS receiver, external Clock GNSS receiver, internal Clock subsystem GPIO • INDEX User Manual TSync Series...

  • Page 70: Index

    Interrupts, descriptions Temperature sensor IRIG Input Time stamping IRIG Output Timing connector, pinout LEDs Upgrades, field ~ Match time Volatility Oscillator Oscillator, external Output references Priority list Programmable inputs, outputs Rebooting host computer Reset TSync card viii User Manual TSync Series...

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