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Symmetricom 58503B Operating And Programming Manual (263 pages)

GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver and GPS Measurements Synchronization Module

Brand: Symmetricom | Category: Receiver | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
3
General Index
7
In this Guide
9
Front and Rear Panels at a Glance
11
58503B Front Panel at a Glance
12
58503B/Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad at a Glance
13
58503B Rear Panel at a Glance
14
59551A Front Panel at a Glance
15
59551A Rear Panel at a Glance
16
Serial Interface Capabilities Chapter Contents
18
About the RS-232C Serial Port(S)
19
PORT 1 Rear-Panel RS-232C Serial Port
19
(59551A Only)
20
PORT 2 Front-Panel RS-232C Serial Port
20
PORT 2 Front-Panel RS-232C Serial Port (59551A Only)
20
Connecting a Computer or Modem
21
Connecting to a Modem
22
Connecting to the Personal Computer (PC)
22
To Connect the GPS Receiver to a PC or Modem Via
22
To Connect the GPS Receiver to a PC or Modem Via the Rear-Panel PORT
22
Making Your Own Cables
24
Configuring the RS-232C Port(S)
25
(If Needed)
26
Configuring PORT 1 of the 58503B and PORT 2 of the 59551A
26
Configuring PORT 1 of the 59551A
26
Making Changes to the Serial Port Settings
26
Making Changes to the Serial Port Settings (if Needed)
26
Determining the Serial Port Settings
27
Standard 58503B and 59551A
27
Visual User Interface
29
Chapter Contents
30
Receiver Status Screen
31
Tutorial on Using the Status Screen to Interface with the Receiver
31
Using and Reading the Visual User Interface
31
Using and Reading the Visual User Interface (the Receiver Status Screen)
31
Demonstration of Holdover Operation
36
Receiver Status Screen Data
39
Smartclock Mode
40
SYNCHRONIZATION Section of the Status Screen
40
SYNCHRONIZATION Summary Line
40
Reference Outputs
41
ACQUISITION Line
42
ACQUISITION Section of the Status Screen
42
Tracking, Not Tracking
42
Time
44
Position
45
HEALTH MONITOR Section of the Screen
46
The Receiver Status Screen at a Glance
48
The Receiver Status Screen at a Glance (Foldout)
48
Command Quick Reference
51
Chapter Contents
52
An Introduction to GPS Receiver Commands
54
Command Presentation
54
Command Syntax Conventions
54
SCPI Conformance Information
54
Establishing Position
55
Facilitating Initial Tracking
55
GPS Satellite Acquisition
55
Compensating for Antenna Delay
56
Monitoring Acquisition
56
Selecting Satellites
56
Assessing 1 PPS Quality
57
Monitoring 1 PPS Synchronization
57
Operating in Holdover
57
PPS Reference Synchronization
57
Monitoring Status/Alarm Conditions
58
Operating Status
58
Reading the Diagnostic Log
58
Reading the Error Queue
58
Receiver Operation at a Glance
58
Assessing Receiver Health
59
Applying Local Time Zone Offset
60
Defining the 1 PPS Reference Edge (59551A Only)
60
Identifying Time of Next 1 PPS Reference Edge
60
Reading Current Time
60
Reading Leap Second Status
60
System Time
60
Programmable Pulse Output (59551A Only)
61
Clearing Time Stamp Memory
62
Defining the Time-Stamped Edge
62
Event Time Stamping (59551A Only)
62
Processing Memory Overflow
62
Reading Time Stamps
62
Configuring I/O Port 1
63
Configuring I/O Port 2 (59551A Only)
63
Recovering the Last Query Response
63
Serial Interface Communication
63
Receiver Initialization
64
Installing Firmware Via I/O Port 1
65
Reading Product Identification
65
Receiver Identification/Upgrade
65
Receiver Commands at a Glance
66
Status Reporting System at a Glance
68
Command Reference
69
Chapter Contents
70
Command Syntax Conventions
72
Commands and Returns
73
Description Format
73
Description of Response Formats (ASCII-Encoded)
74
Query-Specific Information
74
Establishing Position
75
Facilitating Initial Tracking
75
GPS Satellite Acquisition
75
Selecting Satellites
75
Compensating for Antenna Delay
76
Monitoring Acquisition
76
Antenna Cables
91
PPS Reference Synchronization
95
Monitoring 1 PPS Synchronization
96
Assessing 1 PPS Quality
98
Operating in Holdover
104
Monitoring Status/Alarm Conditions
107
Operating Status
107
Reading the Diagnostic Log
107
Reading the Error Queue
107
Receiver Operation at a Glance
107
Assessing Receiver Health
108
System Time
141
Serial Interface Communication
168
Receiver Initialization
177
Error Messages
187
Reading an Error
188
Error Queue
189
Error Types
190
Query Error
191
List of Errors
193
Appendix Contents

196
- Command Types
  197
- Command Formats
  197
- Command Types, Format, and Elements
  198
- Elements of SCPI Commands
  198
- Common Command Syntax
  198
- Subsystem Command Syntax
  198
- Using Multiple Commands
  201
- Elements of Response Messages
  203
- Response Message Syntax
  203
- Response Formats
  204
- Reference Documentation
  206
- Performance Tests
  211
- Test Record
  212
- Equipment Required
  213
- Before You Start
  214
- Operational Verification
  215
- Power-Up Procedure
  215
- In Case of Difficulty
  226
- Complete Performance Tests
  227
- Specifications and Characteristics
  240
- Power Requirements
  242
- Weight and Size
  242
- Other Information
  243
- Options and Accessories
  243
- Command Index
  251

Symmetricom 58503B Getting Started Manual (90 pages)

GPS Time and Frequency Receiver GPS Measurements Synchronization Module

Brand: Symmetricom | Category: GPS | Size: 1 MB

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Table of Contents

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Symmetricom 58503B Getting Started Manual (90 pages)

Table of Contents

In this Guide

Guide Organization

Description of the GPS Receivers

Options

Accessories Supplied and Available

Manuals

Chapter 1 Getting Started

58503B Front Panel at a Glance

58503B/Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad at a Glance

58503B Rear Panel at a Glance

59551A Front Panel at a Glance

59551A Rear Panel at a Glance

Preparing the GPS Receiver for Use

Connecting a Terminal or Computer to the GPS Receiver

Powering up the Receiver

Installing the Automated Satstat Program for Continual Status Updates

Operating the Automated Satstat Program

Customizing the Receiver Operation

Using Commands to Control Key Functions (Examples)

Chapter 2 Features and Functions

Chapter Contents

Inputs

Outputs

Indicators

Serial Interface Ports

Connecting a Computer or Modem

Configuring the RS-232C Port(S)

Operating Concepts

In Case of a Problem

Chapter 3 Using Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad (58503B Only)

Chapter Contents

Overview

Using the Display and Keypad

Capabilities under Special Circumstances

Error Messages

Status Messages

Chapter 4 58503B Specifications

Specifications and Characteristics

Chapter 5 59551A Specifications

Specifications and Characteristics

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