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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
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
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Symmetricom 58503B Getting Started Manual (90 pages)
GPS Time and Frequency Receiver GPS Measurements Synchronization Module
Brand:
Symmetricom
| Category:
GPS
| Size: 1 MB
Table of Contents
Gps Measurements
1
Table of Contents
3
In this Guide
7
Guide Organization
7
Description of the GPS Receivers
8
The 58503B GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver
8
The 59551A GPS Measurements Synchronization Module
9
Options
10
Accessories Supplied and Available
10
Accessories Supplied
10
Accessories Available
10
GPS Accessories
10
Serial Interface Accessories
11
Manuals
12
Supplied Manuals
12
Chapter 1 Getting Started
13
58503B Front Panel at a Glance
14
58503B/Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad at a Glance
15
58503B Rear Panel at a Glance
16
59551A Front Panel at a Glance
17
59551A Rear Panel at a Glance
18
Preparing the GPS Receiver for Use
19
Installation Precautions
19
Electrostatic Precautions
19
Electromagnetic Considerations
19
To Install the Antenna System
19
To Connect Power
20
To Connect AC Power
20
To Assemble and Connect the XLR DC Power Connector/Cable (Option AWQ for 58503B Only)
20
To Assemble and Connect the +129 VDC IEC 320 Connector/Cable (59551A Only)
21
Connecting a Terminal or Computer to the GPS Receiver
24
To Configure Terminal Communications for Windows NT ® 4.0/Windows ® 95-Based PC
25
To Configure Terminal Communications for Windows ® 3.1-Based PC
26
Powering up the Receiver
27
Overview of the Power-Up Procedure (What to Expect)
27
To Power up the Receiver
27
To Understand the Receiver Status Screen Data
29
Installing the Automated Satstat Program for Continual Status Updates
30
Operating the Automated Satstat Program
31
Customizing the Receiver Operation
32
Using Commands to Control Key Functions (Examples)
33
To Perform Basic Installation and Simple Customizing
33
If Required, Restore All of the Receiver's Internal Settings to Their Factory Shipment Values by Invoking a System Preset
33
Initiate "Surveying", an Automatic Determination of the Receiver's Antenna Position
34
Set the Receiver's to Compensate for the Length of the Antenna Cable
34
Set the Receiver's to Exclude Satellites Which Appear below a Specified Elevation Angle
35
Set the Receiver's to Display Local Time Rather than UTC Time
35
To Install with a Limited View of the Sky, to Bypass Position Survey Operation
35
Chapter 2 Features and Functions
37
Chapter Contents
38
Inputs
40
Antenna Input
40
Recommended Antenna Cable Assemblies
40
Antenna Cable Length Delay
41
POWER Input
43
58503B GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver
43
59551A GPS Measurements Synchronization Module
43
Time Tagging Inputs (59551A Only)
43
Outputs
44
PPS (One-Pulse-Per-Second) Output
44
PP2S (One-Pulse-Per-Two-Seconds) Option 002 Output (58503B Only)
44
Programmable Pulse Output (59551A Only)
44
IRIG-B Output (59551A Only)
44
PP2S (One-Pulse-Per-Two-Seconds) Option 002
44
Alarm BITE Output (59551A Only)
47
Alarm Output (58503B Only)
47
10 Mhz out Output (58503B Only)
47
Indicators
48
Power Indicator
48
GPS Lock Indicator
48
Holdover Indicator
48
Alarm Indicator
48
Serial Interface Ports
49
PORT 1 Rear-Panel RS-232C Serial Port
49
PORT 2 Front-Panel RS-232C Serial Port (59551A Only)
50
Connecting a Computer or Modem
51
Connecting to a Computer or Modem
51
To Connect the GPS Receiver to a PC, Laptop, or Modem Via the Rear-Panel PORT
52
Connecting to the Personal Computer (PC)
52
Connecting to a Modem
52
To Connect the GPS Receiver to a PC, Laptop, or
52
To Connect the 59551A to a Laptop Computer Via the
54
To Connect the 59551A to a Laptop Computer Via the Front-Panel PORT
54
Making Your Own Cables
55
Configuring the RS-232C Port(S)
56
Making Changes to the Serial Port Settings (if Needed)
57
Configuring PORT 1 of the 59551A
57
Configuring PORT 1 of the 58503B and PORT 2 of the 59551A
57
Making Changes to the Serial Port Settings
57
Determining the Serial Port Settings
58
Standard 58503B and 59551A
58
Option 001 58503B
58
Operating Concepts
59
General
59
Holdover Description
59
In Case of a Problem
60
Hours after Powerup, Receiver Not Establishing GPS Lock
60
Receiver Not Maintaining GPS Lock
61
Chapter 3 Using Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad (58503B Only)
63
Chapter Contents
64
Overview
65
About the Display and Keypad
65
Product Compatibility
65
System Compatibility
65
Using the Display and Keypad
66
To Display Time
66
To Display Position
66
Displaying Longitude
66
Displaying Latitude
66
Displaying Altitude
66
To Display Number of Satellites Being Tracked
66
To Display Serial Port Settings
67
To Display System Status
67
To Clear Instrument Alarm
67
Capabilities under Special Circumstances
67
To Access the TEST MODE to Test the Front-Panel Display
67
To Access the DEMO MODE to Demonstrate Front-Panel Capabilities
68
To Check Serial Port Settings During Installation
68
Error Messages
69
Status Messages
72
Chapter 4 58503B Specifications
75
Specifications and Characteristics
76
GPS Receiver Features
76
Other Information
79
Options and Accessories
79
Chapter 5 59551A Specifications
81
Specifications and Characteristics
82
GPS Receiver Features
82
Other Information
85
Options and Accessories
85
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