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- Page 1 Time Distribution Server User Guide EDM05-01...
- Page 2 In accordance with the Endace Technology Limited policy of continuing development, the information contained herein is subject to change without notice. ©2011 Endace Technology Ltd. Confidential - Version 6 - November 2011...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
DB25 to DB9 GPS Adapter Plug ..........................15 Appendix B: TDS6 Expansion Unit Connector Specifications RS422 RJ45 Timing Signal Output ..........................17 RS422 Chain Connection ............................17 Version History ©2011 Endace Technology Ltd. Confidential - Version 6 - November 2011... -
Page 5: Introduction
EDM05-01v6 Time Distribution Server User Guide - Introduction Introduction Overview The Endace Time Distribution Server (TDS) provides accurate synchronized time signals to DAG Cards for packet stamping using time signals from the GPS network. The Time Distribution Server system includes the following: ... -
Page 6: Tds2 Description
GPS input from Trimble Acutime 2000 GPS receiver. Signal type is RS422. CDMA input from Endrun technologies Praecis Ct CDMA time receiver. Signal type is RS232. TTL input to GPS using an Endace TTL signal adapter , see Accessories (page 6). ... -
Page 7: Rear Panel
6 W (1x TDS2, 4x TDS6, 1x Acutime 2000) consumption: Acutime 2000 See product documentation. Cabling Limitations To prevent interference and timing jitter, Endace recommends not exceeding the following lengths: TDS2/TDS6 to TDS6: 10 m (30 ft) TDS2/ TDS6 to DAG card: 100 m (300 ft) -
Page 8: Minimum Requirements
40986-00. The kit includes integrated antenna/receiver, 100ft cable, power supply and signal converter. However, only the antenna/receiver and cable are needed for use with the TDS2 Server Module. An Endace DB9 to DB25 adapter to connect the TDS2 Module to a Trimble Acutime 2000 receiver is supplied with all TDS2 Modules. -
Page 9: Installation
If for any reason you need to change the GPS settings you can do so by connecting a computer directly to the GPS receiver using the Trimble Synchronization Interface Module. ©2011 Endace Technology Ltd. Confidential - Version 6 - November 2011... -
Page 10: Ttl
EDM05-01v6 Time Distribution Server User Guide - Installation Follow the steps below to connect the TDS2 Module to a TTL time source: Use the supplied DB9 cable to connect the GPS port on your TDS2 Module to the DB9 socket on the Endace TTL adapter (below). -
Page 11: Connecting To A Computer
To verify GPS time packets on a Linux based computer system, run the command: cat /dev/ttySX Where X is the index number of the serial port. For example, for serial port com1 the index number will be 0. ©2011 Endace Technology Ltd. Confidential - Version 6 - November 2011... -
Page 12: Software Configuration
/var/log/syslog The output should look similar to the following: ntpd[11600]: Palisade(0) fd: 5 dev: /dev/palisade0 ntpd[11600]: kernel time sync status change 0001 ntpd[11600]: synchronized to GPS_PALISADE(0), stratum 0 ©2011 Endace Technology Ltd. Confidential - Version 6 - November 2011... -
Page 13: Using The Tds6 Expansion Unit
TDS2 Chain port to TDS6 expansion units through chain cables. The signals travel to DAG cards via the TDS6 Expansion unit synchronization outputs. A typical TDS2 Server Module and TDS6 Expansion Unit configuration is shown below: ©2011 Endace Technology Ltd. Confidential - Version 6 - November 2011... -
Page 14: Installation
Check the Power LED on the front of the new TDS6 front panel is ON and the Status LEDs are flashing for PPS and Serial. Note: If the LEDs are not flashing check the TDS2 module is powered and all connections are correct. ©2011 Endace Technology Ltd. Confidential - Version 6 - November 2011... -
Page 15: Appendix A: Tds2 Module Connector Specifications
The TDS2 Server Module has one female DB9 input for connecting the Trimble Acutime GPS Receiver. The pin-out configuration is shown below: Event Out+ (optional) Event Out- (optional) PPS In+ SERIAL In+ SERIAL In- PPS In- Ground Power Out (12VDC) ©2011 Endace Technology Ltd. Confidential - Version 6 - November 2011... -
Page 16: Rs232 Host Computer Connection
Power Out (12VDC) Power Out (12VDC) DB25 to DB9 GPS Adapter Plug The Endace supplied DB25 to DB9 GPS Adapter allows you to connect the Trimble Acutime GPS Receiver to a TDS2 module. The pin-out configuration is shown below: DB9 Male... -
Page 17: Db25 To Db9 Gps Adapter Plug
4-pin connector plug to DB9 male The pin-out configurations are shown below: RJ45 Male Signal Name DB9 Male PPS+ Out PPS- Out 4-Pin Signal Name DB9 Male Connector PPS- Out PPS+ Out ©2011 Endace Technology Ltd. Confidential - Version 6 - November 2011... -
Page 19: Appendix B: Tds6 Expansion Unit Connector Specifications
Units. The pin-out configuration is shown below: PPS In+ PPS Out+ SERIAL In+ SERIAL Out+ SERIAL In+ SERIAL Out- PPS In- PPS Out- 12VDC Power In 12VDC Power Out ©2011 Endace Technology Ltd. Confidential - Version 6 - November 2011... -
Page 21: Version History
The products described in this technical document are in development and have yet to complete final production quality assurance. Released The products described in this technical document have completed development and final production quality assurance. ©2011 Endace Technology Ltd. Confidential - Version 6 - November 2011...
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