Time Machines TM2000A, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...TM2000A PTP and NTP Time Server GPS Time Sourced Installation and Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...ssword 5 3 4 Status Page 6 3 4 1 Location 6 3 4 2 Date Time 6 3 4 3 Satellites Used 6 3 4 4 GPS Fix 7 3 4 5 NTP Lookups 7 3 4 6 MAC 7 3 4 7 Uptime 7 3 4 8 Version 7 3 4 9 Satellites 7 3 4 10 Clients 7...

Page 3: ...Locator Data Query 13 6 Specifications 14 6 1 Time Server Features and Specifications 14 6 2 GPS Module Specifications 14 6 3 Antenna Specifications 15 TimeMachines Inc 300 S68th St Place Suite 100 Li...

Page 4: ...connect both the included power supply and the GPS antenna to the base unit and then connect the base unit to the local network Go to a computer on the network and browse to the device at its default...

Page 5: ...r the LNA in the antenna 2 2 2 Power A 12V power supply is supplied with the unit Connect to your local power outlet and the barrel connector to the rear of the Time Server The time server will begin...

Page 6: ...ink after a GPS timing lock has occurred and the SEC LED continues to blink This signifies that the TM2000A has an accurate internal time and is serving time but is trying to re establish the timing l...

Page 7: ...hen parameter updates are required 3 3 2 Disable Web Interface This is a security option Once the device is configured and operating as expected it is possible to check this box save the setting and t...

Page 8: ...e address to point NTP and PTP clients at they should given the IPAddress 3 3 5 Netmask The Netmask entry determines what addresses are on the local network and what addresses are reached through the...

Page 9: ...your location 3 4 2 Date Time The Date Time entry shows the current UTC date and time of the device This is not updated realtime Refreshing the page will update this time Note that it is the clients...

Page 10: ...m client devices 3 4 6 MAC This is an information only field and displays the MAC address of the Time Server 3 4 7 Uptime Time elapsed since last boot up 3 4 8 Version Displays current software versio...

Page 11: ...Update Page Once the file is found the update can begin This process takes 20 to 25 minutes and power should not be removed during the process or the device may be unrecoverable There are periods of...

Page 12: ...y 3 6 2 Download Log Files Clicking the Download button will cause the TM2000A to create a binary format log file and initiate an HTTP download The binary log can be used by TimeMachines as an aid in...

Page 13: ...button 3 7 2 Allow 2D Fix for NTP This checkbox will allow the TM2000A to start serving time once a 2D lock is achieved by the GPS receiver It is generally better to get a 3D lock as timing accuracy i...

Page 14: ...ts compared to a reference clock source while running without a GPS lock Some units will perform better some a bit worse 3 7 5 PTP Transmission Method The PTP transmission method can be set to either...

Page 15: ...ng or the Time Server itself Contact TimeMachines for help 4 2 Resetting to Factory Defaults Front Panel Button Push and hold the front panel button with a small object for 5 seconds This will cause t...

Page 16: ...1 0x04 0xB2 The TM2000A will also respond to a broadcast to the same port The response packet is 80 bytes and will be formatted as follows Bytes Description 0 TM2000A response value 0x05 1 to 4 client...

Page 17: ...minutes on the network Active Patch GPS antenna included Magnetic base Compliant with FCC Part 15B and CE marked for radiated emissions and is a lead free product Power Requirements 5W at startup and...

Page 18: ...enna Specifications Active patch antenna with magnetic base Size 1 57 in x 1 89 in x 0 51 in thick 43 grams Amplifier LNA 20dB Noise 1 5dB VSWR 2 0 Voltage 2 7 6 0V Cable RG174 5m length SMA male Envi...