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Model 8177
101 Despatch Drive
East Rochester NY 14445 USA
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Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
Rev. 1.4
September 2002

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  • Page 1 2002 Spectracom Corporation. 2002 Spectracom Corporation. Copyright Copyright Copyright 2002 Spectracom Corporation. 2002 Spectracom Corporation. 2002 Spectracom Corporation. © All rights reserved. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Spectracom Corporation.
  • Page 2 Spectracom’s option, of the product or the component thereof which is found to be defective. If in Spectracom’s judgment the defective condition in a Spectracom product is for a cause listed above for which Spectracom is not responsible, Spectracom will make the repairs or replace- ment of components and charge its then current price, which buyer agrees to pay.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.0 Introduction ..............1-1 1.1 Features ................1.2 Warranty Information and Product Support ....
  • Page 4 SECTION 3 OPERATION SECTION 3 OPERATION SECTION 3 OPERATION SECTION 3 OPERATION SECTION 3 OPERATION Introduction ............. 3-1 Display ..............3-1 3.1.1 Fault Indications .......... 3-2 Rear Panel Functions ..........3-3 3.2.1 RS-485 Interface .......... 3-3 3.2.2 Manual Set Switches ........3-4 3.2.3 Power ............

  • Page 5: Section 1 General Information

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The Spectracom ® Model 8177 TimeView 400, shown in Figure 1-1, is a synchronized display clock. TimeView 400 features 4.0 inch LED digits which can be viewed from 150 feet away. The clock displays traceable time when con- nected to a Spectracom NetClock ®...

  • Page 6: Warranty Information And Product Support

    585-381-4827. Product support is also available by e-mail. Questions on equipment operation and applications may be e-mailed to Spectracom at: techsupport@spectracomcorp.com techsupport@spectracomcorp.com techsupport@spectracomcorp.com techsupport@spectracomcorp.com techsupport@spectracomcorp.com Visit our web page for Spectracom product information http://www.spectracomcorp.com http://www.spectracomcorp.com http://www.spectracomcorp.com http://www.spectracomcorp.com http://www.spectracomcorp.com Page 1-2...

  • Page 7: Unpacking

    Retain the carton and packing material in the event the carrier wishes to witness the shipping damage. Failure to report shipping damage immediately may forfeit any claim against the carrier. In addition, notify Spectracom of shipping damage or shortages to obtain a replace- ment or repair services.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    y t i t r a i r c i t p r e t i t i s a l c i t , " l a t i t n r t s o i t " 8 t i l TABLE 1-1 ANCILLARY KIT TABLE 1-1 ANCILLARY KIT...

  • Page 9: Rs-485 Repeater

    Max. Cable Length: 4000 ft. using shielded twisted pair. Input Impedance: Switch selectable, 120 ohm termination or high imped- ance. Transient Protection: Protected by transient voltage suppressors. 1.5.2 1.5.2 1.5.2 RS-485 Repeater RS-485 Repeater RS-485 Repeater 1.5.2 1.5.2 RS-485 Repeater RS-485 Repeater Output Signal: Regenerated RS-485 signal of...

  • Page 10: Physical And Environmental

    1.5.5 1.5.5 1.5.5 Physical and Environmental Physical and Environmental Physical and Environmental 1.5.5 1.5.5 Physical and Environmental Physical and Environmental Digit Size: 4.0" hours and minutes 2.3" seconds. Overall Size: 7.5" H x 21"W x 3.375" D. Wall Mount: 16" centers. Weight: 8.5 lbs.

  • Page 11: Section 2 Installation

    INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This section describes the TimeView 400 mounting, switch setup, connection to a NetClock or computer synchroniza- tion source and manual set operation. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The ancillary kit includes screws and plastic anchors for wall mounting the clock.

  • Page 12: Figure 2-1 Duplex Mounting Holes

    FIGURE 2-1 DUPLEX MOUNTING HOLES FIGURE 2-1 DUPLEX MOUNTING HOLES FIGURE 2-1 DUPLEX MOUNTING HOLES FIGURE 2-1 DUPLEX MOUNTING HOLES FIGURE 2-1 DUPLEX MOUNTING HOLES NOTE: NOTE: When hanging the clock, use the When hanging the clock, use the NOTE: NOTE: When hanging the clock, use the NOTE: When hanging the clock, use the...

  • Page 13: Time Zone Offset

    PREP PREP PREPARA ARATION FOR USE TION FOR USE TION FOR USE TION FOR USE PREP PREP TION FOR USE This section describes the configuration selections for the Model 8177 TimeView 400. The rear panel 10-position DIP switch selects the clock options. The TimeView 400 is factory-shipped for 24-hour display;...

  • Page 14: 12- Or 24-Hour Display

    TABLE 2-1 COMMON OFFSET VALUES TABLE 2-1 COMMON OFFSET VALUES TABLE 2-1 COMMON OFFSET VALUES TABLE 2-1 COMMON OFFSET VALUES NOTE: NOTE: Typically the Spectracom Master Typically the Spectracom Master NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Typically the Spectracom Master Typically the Spectracom Master...

  • Page 15: Termination

    2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Termination Termination Termination 2.2.4 2.2.4 Termination Termination The ends of an RS-485 transmission line must be termi- nated to preserve the signal waveform and prevent reflections. The TimeView 400 termination switch, DIP switch 10, terminates the RS-485 data bus into 120 ohms. Place switch 10 in the ON position when the clock is installed at the end of the RS-485 data bus.

  • Page 16: Brightness Adjust

    9 10 FIGURE 2-2 CABLE CLAMP INSTALLATION FIGURE 2-2 CABLE CLAMP INSTALLATION FIGURE 2-2 CABLE CLAMP INSTALLATION FIGURE 2-2 CABLE CLAMP INSTALLATION FIGURE 2-2 CABLE CLAMP INSTALLATION 2.2.6 2.2.6 2.2.6 2.2.6 2.2.6 Brightness Adjust Brightness Adjust Brightness Adjust Brightness Adjust Brightness Adjust The display brightness is adjustable to suit various light- ing conditions.

  • Page 17: Synchronization Connection

    SYNCHRONIZA SYNCHRONIZA TION CONNECTION The TimeView 400 can be synchronized by the following Spectracom products: Model 8182, NetClock/2, WWVB Master Clock Model 8183, NetClock/GPS, GPS Master Clock Model 8183A, NetClock/GTP, GPS Global Time Provider Model 8186, TimeBridge, Wireless Time Link...

  • Page 18: Connection To Gps Master Clock Or Timebridge

    TimeBridge TimeBridge TimeBridge TimeBridge All Spectracom GPS synchronized clocks and Model 8186 TimeBridge provide the RS-485 synchronizing data stream on a 3-position terminal block. Connect the TimeView 400 to the time source as shown in Figure 2-5. FIGURE 2-5 GPS MASTER CLOCK AND...

  • Page 19: Rs-485 Guidelines

    RS-422 or RS-485 applications; they have a braided copper shield, nominal impedance of 120 ohms, and a capacitance of 12 to 16 picofarads per foot. RS-485 cable may be purchased from Spectracom. Specify part number CW04xxx, where xxx equals the length in feet.
  • Page 20 o i t TABLE 2-3 CABLE SOURCES FOR RS-485 LINES TABLE 2-3 CABLE SOURCES FOR RS-485 LINES TABLE 2-3 CABLE SOURCES FOR RS-485 LINES TABLE 2-3 CABLE SOURCES FOR RS-485 LINES TABLE 2-3 CABLE SOURCES FOR RS-485 LINES OVER 1500 FEET OVER 1500 FEET OVER 1500 FEET OVER 1500 FEET...
  • Page 21 2.3-inch high green LED digits. The TimeView 230 terminal block input connects directly to the RS-485 data bus. The Spectracom Model 8179T TimeTap ® is an RS-485 to RS-232 converter. The Model 8179T has a DB9 RS-232 interface which receives operational power from the RS-232 flow control pins RTS or DTR.
  • Page 22 The TimeTalk connects to the RS-485 data bus using DB9 connec- tors. The Spectracom Model 8185 TimeBurst provides a digital time-of-day data burst to a radio transmitter. The TimeBurst, when used with the Spectracom...
  • Page 23 FIGURE 2-6 ONE-WAY BUS FIGURE 2-6 ONE-WAY BUS FIGURE 2-6 ONE-WAY BUS FIGURE 2-6 ONE-WAY BUS FIGURE 2-6 ONE-WAY BUS Page 2-13...

  • Page 24: Figure 2-7 Split Bus Installation

    FIGURE 2-7 SPLIT BUS INSTALLATION FIGURE 2-7 SPLIT BUS INSTALLATION FIGURE 2-7 SPLIT BUS INSTALLATION FIGURE 2-7 SPLIT BUS INSTALLATION FIGURE 2-7 SPLIT BUS INSTALLATION Page 2-14...

  • Page 25: Rs-485 Repeater

    2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 RS-485 Repeater RS-485 Repeater RS-485 Repeater 2.4.2 2.4.2 RS-485 Repeater RS-485 Repeater As stated in the previous section, RS-485 Guidelines, a NetClock or TimeBridge can drive up to 32 devices over a maximum cable length of 4000 feet. The guidelines also recommend the RS-485 transmission line be con- nected in a continuous daisy-chain configuration.

  • Page 26: Connection To A Computer

    Spectracom offers the TS-1Win program to set the TimeView 230 and TimeView 400 display clocks from a Windows 95, 98, NT, ME or 2000 computer.

  • Page 27: Figure 2-10 Computer Connection

    TIMEVIEW 400 TERMINAL BLOCK +DATA -DATA GROUND RS-422/485 INTERFACE FIGURE 2-10 COMPUTER CONNECTION FIGURE 2-10 COMPUTER CONNECTION FIGURE 2-10 COMPUTER CONNECTION FIGURE 2-10 COMPUTER CONNECTION FIGURE 2-10 COMPUTER CONNECTION Multiple TimeView 400 clocks can be synchronized by a single computer when connected as shown in Figure 2-11. Each clock must have DIP switch 7 ON to enable computer set operation.

  • Page 28: Manual Set Procedure

    MANU MANU AL SET PROCEDURE AL SET PROCEDURE MANU MANU MANUAL SET PROCEDURE AL SET PROCEDURE AL SET PROCEDURE The TimeView 400 can be manually set for operation as a stand-alone display clock. Time is entered using the rear panel MODE and SET switches. The MODE switch advances the clock through the setting process and the SET switch selects the time variables.

  • Page 29: Set Minutes

    2.6.1.2 2.6.1.2 2.6.1.2 Set Minutes Set Minutes Set Minutes 2.6.1.2 2.6.1.2 Set Minutes Set Minutes The minutes digits blink and display the current minutes value. If the value is appropriate, depress the MODE switch to advance to the Set Seconds routine. To change the minutes value, depress and release or hold down the SET button to advance through the minutes variables.

  • Page 30: Introduction

    OPERATION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This section describes the TimeView 400 display, rear panel functions, and computer setting information. DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY TimeView 400 Display, shown in Figure 3-1, features green 4.0 inch digits for the hours and minutes, and 2.3 inch digits for the seconds.

  • Page 31: Fault Indications

    3.1.1 3.1.1 3.1.1 Fault Indications Fault Indications Fault Indications 3.1.1 3.1.1 Fault Indications Fault Indications The display communicates faults by flashing the seconds digits or sequentially flashing hours, minutes and sec- onds digits. This alerts the user that the time display is either not synchronized or not connected to its time source.

  • Page 32: Rear Panel Functions

    REAR P REAR P REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS ANEL FUNCTIONS ANEL FUNCTIONS ANEL FUNCTIONS REAR P REAR P ANEL FUNCTIONS Refer to Figure 3-3 Model 8177 Rear Panel, and the following paragraphs for information on the TimeView 400 rear panel functions. 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1...

  • Page 33: Manual Set Switches

    Mode Switch Switch Power 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Jack Strain Relief Set-up Switches RS-485 Interface FIGURE 3-3 MODEL 8177 REAR PANEL FIGURE 3-3 MODEL 8177 REAR PANEL FIGURE 3-3 MODEL 8177 REAR PANEL FIGURE 3-3 MODEL 8177 REAR PANEL FIGURE 3-3 MODEL 8177 REAR PANEL The Repeater output regenerates the synchronizing data stream applied to the RS-485 Input/Output connections.

  • Page 34: Power

    5.5 mm O.D. and a 2.1 mm I.D. Replacement adapters are available from Spectracom. Specify Part Number T00058. The PS00142, International Power Supply, accepts a wide voltage and line frequency range to allow operation nearly anywhere in the world.
  • Page 35 The selected time zone offset value is subtracted from the hours value received. Table 3-1 lists all possible offset values and their corresponding switch settings. NOTE NOTE NOTE: Typically the Spectracom Master Clock NOTE NOTE Typically the Spectracom Master Clock Typically the Spectracom Master Clock...

  • Page 36: Table 3-1 Time Zone Offsets

    TABLE 3-1 TIME ZONE OFFSETS TABLE 3-1 TIME ZONE OFFSETS TABLE 3-1 TIME ZONE OFFSETS TABLE 3-1 TIME ZONE OFFSETS TABLE 3-1 TIME ZONE OFFSETS Page 3-7...
  • Page 37 Switch 6 12 or 24-hour Display Switch 6 12 or 24-hour Display Switch 6 12 or 24-hour Display Switch 6 12 or 24-hour Display Switch 6 12 or 24-hour Display his switch configures the TimeView 400 display for 12- or 24-hour time format. To display time in a 12-hour format, place this switch in the ON position.

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