Masterclock MDN, User Manual

Page 1: ...Masterclock MDN User Manual 2013 05 07 1 ...

Page 2: ... find the answer to your situation here You ll find this user manual will handle virtually all of your questions Disclaimer The material in this document is for information only and subject to change without notice While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy Masterclock Inc assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this docume...

Page 3: ...ck the MDN accepts both Network NTP and Time Code IRIG B12 signals For countdowns the MDN accepts CS3 a NASA count protocol based on IRIG This mode includes three Hold signal display choices Also for countdowns the MDN accepts CS5 a NASA count protocol based on a ASCII stream Within this mode one chooses either Count or Launch Time mode In Auto detect mode the clock displays look for CS3 or CS5 If...

Page 4: ... PWM Security features include password authenticated communication and the ability to disable Telnet management access Status display to remotely view adjust and configure devices with WinDiscovery program Internal rechargeable maintenance free battery retains configuration settings and time for at least two weeks after power loss Nine digits Six digit time display plus three digit DOY Day of Yea...

Page 5: ...be necessary to return your device to its factory default configuration Press and hold the reset button to manually reset the MDN details on page 19 STANDARD IEC AC PLUG A standard IEC power cord and input are provided USB B CABLE INPUT A USB connection is reserved for future use RJ45 JACK Input connector admits Ethernet network data and CS3 CS5 count data Requires adapter for CS 3 CS 5 over Ether...

Page 6: ...the MDN to the bracket using the supplied retaining screws See page 35 for a plan view with precise measurements SWIVEL MOUNT BRACKET OPTION First mount both swivel brackets to the wall then attach the signal input cable s and power cord and finally secure the MDN to the swivel brackets using the supplied retaining screws Angle up or down to provide the best viewing Finally tighten all screws TAKE...

Page 7: ...YNAMIC NETWORKING CONFIGURATION __ Confirm that a DHCP BOOTP service is accessible on the local network __ Determine if DHCP server will provide NTP server configuration __ Determine if DHCP server will provide Time Zone configuration NTP ADDRESSING MODE __ Determine if this device client will query the NTP server Unicast mode listen for NTP broadcast messages Broadcast mode or listen to NTP as pa...

Page 8: ...me and ends the first Sunday of November at 2 00 AM Local Time EU STANDARD EUROPEAN UNION In the European Union daylight change times are defined relative to the UTC time of day Summertime Period begins at 1 00 AM UTC on the last Sunday of March and ends at 1 00 AM UTC on the last Sunday of October FREEWHEELING ACCURACY The MDN has built in provisions to allow it to freewheel and maintain accuracy...

Page 9: ...echargeable battery circuit during periods of power outage Minimum holdover period is two weeks with a fully charged battery under constant drain DEFAULT CONFIGURATION The factory defaults may be restored by using the WinDiscovery program Telnet or by using the reset button at the rear of the MDN Your MDN display ships from the factory with the following configuration as defined below The MDN firm...

Page 10: ...verwrite any manual configuration items Factory default DHCP enabled BOOTP was a precursor to DHCP The MDN can obtain configuration from a BOOTP server when no DHCP server is present The following RFC2132 DHCP options defined configuration items are when available used by the MDN for configuration purposes OPTION COMMENTS Time Offset 2 The value provided will be used for the Time Zone offset confi...

Page 11: ...tory default configuration A RESET button is located on the clock s rear cover To reset the configuration to factory default Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds until dashes appear on the digits and then release The configuration will now be reset including the password The unit will need to be reconfigured to your custom settings The factory default displaying local time is disabled Yo...

Page 12: ...s and groups will be displayed in the left pane of the WinDiscovery window Each device is configured with a device name from the factory This name includes the model name and a MAC address extension You should change the device name to one that identifies the location of the device It is highly recommended that only one user opens WinDiscovery at a time Other methods should not be used to manage t...

Page 13: ...itive For added password strength you should use a combination of alphanumeric and special ASCII characters i e ASCII character codes 128 255 The password must be entered twice to confirm the entry Click Change Password to save or Cancel to discard the change When a password is set for a device each time you click Save or Save and Close for that device you will be asked for the password You can se...

Page 14: ...short order the Input control sets the parameters for the time reference employed The Local Time Settings configured the display in the format you prefer using the Daylight Savings Time and the Time Zone Offsets buttons to completely customize the time output relative to UTC time The Status button takes you to the Status window page 16 which includes a Display Snapshot of the digital time display ...

Page 15: ...he frequency that multicast broadcasts will be issued This can be changed as desired The network clock can listen for NTP multicast broadcasts using the full class D group address range The network clock does not restrict the use of the multicast address assignment and supports the full range of class D multicast addresses or groups from 224 0 0 0 to 239 255 255 255 These groups or class D address...

Page 16: ...imeout in minutes The default timeout is 60 minutes DHCP The default factory setting for network configuration is to use DHCP BOOTP The Fallback Address If a DHCP server cannot be found on the network by the NTP clock the IP address will be assigned a fallback IP address of 169 254 xxx xxx STATUS The Status window is a more compact version of the Device Settings window Open this by clicking on the...

Page 17: ...d Settings button allows for the adjustment of additional network communication settings Under most operating circumstances it is not necessary to change these settings The factory default TCP UDP port for NTP service is 123 DISPLAY PROPERTIES Control the brightness of the display digits with a slider Choose from several other Display Options including 1 Type of input Count IRIG B12 Auto detect or...

Page 18: ...Zone to open the Time Zone Configuration window This window displays a list of Time Zones including descriptions to help with the selection Select your offset and click OK to close this window COMMUNICATIONS CONTROL TELNET CONTROL The Telnet Control button adjusts Telnet configuration If Telnet is allowed the port must be the default Telnet port of 23 See your network administrator if you need add...

Page 19: ...o automatically attempt to rectify a problem it may be experiencing The MDN will perform a soft restart under the following conditions 1 If the MDN is not receiving an NTP poll response or an NTP broadcast response depending on which mode the NTDS is in 2 If the MDN is set to use DHCP and no DHCP server can be found The timeout before doing a soft restart is not less than ten minutes Several facto...

Page 20: ...At the password prompt type the password and press the Enter or Return key The factory default for password is public To initiate commands type the command name desired and press the Enter or Return key to see a listing of available commands type help at the prompt Configuration via Telnet may not be convenient for devices operating with a factory default configuration since the IP address is not ...

Page 21: ...unauthorized tampering of clock configuration Connectors RJ45 for Ethernet and CS3 CS5 communication Adapter required for CS 3 CS 5 over the Ethernet cable BNC connector for Time Code IRIG B12 USB connector reserved for future use Standard IEC for AC power Power Power consumption 15W PoE to IEEE 802 3af standard or International 115 230 50 60 Hz AC supplied with your choice of US Euro British or A...

Page 22: ...E MDN DEVICE ON THE NETWORK USING WINDISCOVERY Possible reasons and solutions 1 The discovery process was not complete before selecting device s After clicking Discover wait until the status indicates 100 completion 2 Verify that all network cables hubs etc are in proper working order Be sure that Ethernet cross over cables are not being used where inappropriate 3 Verify that the network device is...

Page 23: ...n Clock s previously found during a recent session of WinDiscovery do not show up during the current session The clock status or settings displayed under WinDiscovery show garbled characters Possible reasons and solutions 1 The WinDiscovery application has been open for too long and the clock configuration s have changed For example this can occur if the DHCP server has issued a new refreshed addr...

Page 24: ...he bottom of the status window the error will be displayed If there is no error the text box will not be displayed 2 If static IP addressing is being used the original conflicting static IP address can be restored Perform a soft restart of the network device using either WinDiscovery or Telnet prior to changing any other configuration parameters 3 If DHCP was selected and the network device falls ...

Page 25: ...P server address before selecting the Use NTP server s address provided by DHCP server checkbox If the DHCP server cannot automatically supply the NTP server address s then deselect this option and enter the NTP server s address s manually 5 Verify that the device is connected to the Ethernet LAN 6 Verify that all network cables hubs etc are in proper working order Be sure that Ethernet crossover ...

Page 26: ...ord in the password windows This is now causing multiple error indication windows titled Bad Password to pop up for each portion of the configuration message that is being sent to the device You must clear the memorized password using one of the two options below a WinDiscovery only remembers the password for the current session close the WinDiscovery session and reopen All passwords will be forgo...

Page 27: ...d fill scratches are 1 Johnson Paste Wax Johnson and Johnson Co 2 Novus Plastic Polish 1 and 2 Novus Inc Minneapolis MN 3 Mirror Glaze plastic polish MG M10 Mirror Bright Polish Co Pasadena CA We suggest a test be made on a very small section of the polycarbonate lens with the polish selected and that the manufacturer s instructions be followed DON T VERY IMPORTANT Don t store the device without t...

Page 28: ...emove labels stickers etc When the solvent will not penetrate sticker material apply heat hair dryer to soften the adhesive and promote removal Gasoline should never be used JOB SITE PRECAUTIONS We recommend that devices be removed from the wall and stored face up in their protective shipment bags during painting and construction New construction and renovations frequently require that the job sit...

Page 29: ...oper site preparation and maintenance if applicable WARRANTY LIMITATIONS MASTERCLOCK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT MASTERCLOCK SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE In any state or province which does not allow the foregoing disclaimer any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness...

Page 30: ... Satisfaction Guarantee If an item fails within the Warranty Period we will repair and return it freight prepaid If an item gives trouble beyond the warranty period and requires repair we will inspect repair and return the item to you for a reasonable charge for the work and the cost for freight If you think an item or system is not working properly we expect you to read the instruction manual tal...

Page 31: ... devices 3 Contact technical support This NTDS series has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation Only qualified persons are authorized to carry out maintenance on this device Read this User s Manual carefull...

Page 32: ...ow Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Standards CENELEC EN 55022 2010 Class B CENELEC EN 55024 2010 Immunity IEC 61000 4 2 2008 IEC 61000 4 3 2006 A1 2007 A2 2010 IEC 61000 4 4 2004 A1 2010 IEC 61000 4 5 2005 IEC 61000 4 6 2008 IEC 61000 4 11 2004 CENELEC EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 By William J Clark President Masterclock Inc USA April 30 2013 Multifunctional Digital Display MDNxx AC power where alphanume...

Page 33: ...pliance php Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation RoHS RESTRICTION OF THE USE OF CERTAIN HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES DIRECTIVE 2002 95 EC The RoHS directive covers the same scope of electrical and electronic equipment that are un...

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Page 35: ...ll Mounting Bracket see page 6 Designed to fit on either a standard 2 x 4 or 4 x 4 conduit box Mount the bracket on the wall conduit box attach the power cord and CAT5 Ethernet patch cable and secure the NTDS to the bracket using the supplied retaining screws ...

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