Alpermann+Velte TC 30 AS-GPS Installation & Operation Manual

Alpermann+Velte TC 30 AS-GPS Installation & Operation Manual

Analyser and switcher for two gps receivers

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TC 30 AS-GPS
Analyser and Switcher for two GPS Receivers
AV TC 30 AS
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Installation & Operation Manual
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Alpermann+Velte
Version: 2.0
July 30, 2002
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  • Page 1 Installation & Operation Manual Version: 2.0 July 30, 2002 TC 30 AS-GPS Analyser and Switcher for two GPS Receivers AV TC 30 AS error 1 analyser switcher error 2 vitc error 3 menu enter unit 2 unit 1 Alpermann+Velte...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installation & Operation Manual TC 30 AS-GPS Page 1 CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS REVISION HISTORY COPYRIGHT WARRANTY UNPACKING/SHIPPING/REPACKAGING INFORMATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CERTIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCES INTRODUCING THE TC 30 AS TC 30 AS TC 30 AS- - - - GPS TC 30 AS...
  • Page 4: A1 Revision History

    Copyright Copyright Copyright © Alpermann+Velte Electronic Engineering GmbH 2002. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, translated into another language, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written consent of Alpermann+Velte Electronic Engineering GmbH.
  • Page 5: A3 Warranty

    This warranty is given by Alpermann+Velte with respect to this product in lieu of any other warranties, express or implied. Alpermann+Velte and its vendors disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 6: A4 Unpacking/Shipping/Repackaging Information

    Alpermann+Velte dealer. Ensure that all packaging material is removed from the product and its associated components before installing the unit. Products returned to Alpermann+Velte for servicing or repair should have a tag attached showing: • Name and complete address of the owner and the name of the person that can be contacted.
  • Page 7: A5 Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions The general safety information in this part is for both operating and service personnel. Alpermann+Velte products are only to be used as directed. Specific warnings and cautions will be found throughout the manual where they apply. Review the following safety instructions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it.
  • Page 8 Installation & Operation Manual TC 30 AS-GPS Page 6 OBSERVE EMC REGULATIONS The EMC regulations are observed only under the following condition: use high quality shielded cables at data inputs and outputs. SUSPECTED FAILURES Whenever it is likely that safe operation is impaired, the apparatus must be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation.
  • Page 9 Installation & Operation Manual TC 30 AS-GPS Page 7 Electro Static Discharge (ESD) Precautions All semiconductor devices are sensitive to ESD. To prevent any damage or degradation on components of the product caused by ESD, observe these precautions when directed to do so (installing, removing sensitive components): 1.
  • Page 10: Overview

    AS- - - - GPS 1.1 Overview TC 30 AS-GPS monitors and analyses the data received from two external time references. These references mostly are GPS or DCF77 receivers with a built-in clock, which will be synchronised from the antenna signals. The time references output a 10MHz frequency, a second’s pulse and a serial data string containing time, date and status information.
  • Page 11: Connections At The Rear And Technical Data

    Installation & Operation Manual TC 30 AS-GPS Page 9 1.2 Connections at the rear and technical data With single 10MHz input/output: XLR4M DSUB9F DSUB9M DSUB9M DSUB9F DC IN Unit 1 Unit 2 DATA 10MHz 1: GND 1: NO1 DATA INPUT...
  • Page 12: Application Diagram

    Installation & Operation Manual TC 30 AS-GPS Page 10 1.3 Application diagram Example of a redundant GPS system: GPS167 back-up back-up co-ax Antenna Data 100m 10MHz Genlock GPS167 primary Antenna co-ax primary 100m Data 10MHz Genlock 10MHz P_SEC 2 x 10MHz...
  • Page 13: Power Off And After Switching On

    After power-on, the display shows status messages in two steps: e.g..: AS-GPS20 and _ _ _ 1 0 0 _ _: step: “AS-GPS“ indicates the type of unit = TC 30 AS-GPS. The first two digits (in the above example = “20“) indicate the firmware revision.
  • Page 14: Analyser" Operating Mode

    Installation & Operation Manual TC 30 AS-GPS Page 12 “Analyser” operating mode 2.1 Description of error and status indication LED analyser is lighting. LED unit 1 or unit 2 lights to indicate which source is switched to the loop output.
  • Page 15: Switching In Case Of A Failure

    Installation & Operation Manual TC 30 AS-GPS Page 13 2.2 Switching in case of a failure Any error indicated by bit 0, bit 1 or bit 2 of the error code (see previous chapter for description), defines a failure. Example:...
  • Page 16: Menu: Operating And Status Display

    Installation & Operation Manual TC 30 AS-GPS Page 14 2.3 Menu: operating and status display Using the menu key further data can be switched to the display and some functions may be executed. With keys ↑ and ↓ the next “vertical“ line in the menu is reached, with key →...
  • Page 17: Error Indication By Relay

    Installation & Operation Manual TC 30 AS-GPS Page 15 Digit 4: - = antenna signals can be received, n = no antenna signals can be received. Digit 3: - = receiver has locked, F = receiver clock counts in a free-running mode.
  • Page 18: Switcher" Operating Mode

    Installation & Operation Manual TC 30 AS-GPS Page 16 “Switcher” operating mode 3.1 Description LED switcher is lighting. LED unit 1 or unit 2 lights to indicate which source is switched to the loop output. The LED’s error 1 and error 2 are without function.

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