APARIAN Time Sync A-TSM/B User manual

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Time Sync
Quick Start Guide
A-TSM/B
NOTE: Before installing, configuring, operating, or maintaining Aparian products, please review this
information and the information located on www.aparian.com for the latest software,
documentation, and installation files specific to your Aparian product.
INTRODUCTION
This quick start guide provides an basic overview of the installation, operation, and diagnostics of the
Aparian Time Sync module. The Time Sync module provides high accuracy time synchronization across
traditional Ethernet networks using 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) as well as Network Time
Protocol (NTP). The module is also capable of writing time information directly to Allen-Bradley
MicroLogix, SLC500 and PLC5 devices, as well as any Modbus-TCP slave device. The Time Sync module
can also operate as a Modbus TCP slave where a Modbus TCP Master can read the relevant time data
from the Time Sync module. The Time Sync module also provides GPS position and velocity data using
the on-board GPS receiver. The Time Sync module is a stand-alone device allowing it to serve a wide
variety of platforms.

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REQUIRED SOFTWARE
The Time Sync module requires Aparian Slate software to setup and configure. The software
installation can be found at www.aparian.com/software/slate.
MODULE INSTALLATION
The module has three ports at the bottom of the enclosure as shown in the figure below. The ports
are used for Ethernet, GPS antenna and power. The power port uses a three way connector which is
used for the DC power supply and the earth connection.
The GPS antenna connector provides connection to the provided GPS antenna.
NOTE: The module is supplied with a GPS antenna. Various other GPS antennas
can be used Care must be taken to ensure they comply with the receiver antenna
specifications.
LED
Description
Module
The module LED will provide information regarding the system-level operation
of the module. Thus, if the LED is red then the module is not operating correctly.
For example, if the module application firmware has been corrupted or there is
a hardware fault the module will have a red Module LED.
If the LED is green then the module has booted and is running correctly.
PPS
The PPS LED is the pulse per second provided by the GPS receiver. When the LED
is green the module has obtained an Autonomous or Differential fix based on a
sufficient number of satellites. When red, it indicates the module is still trying to
obtain a GNSS fix.

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Ethernet
The Ethernet LED will light up when an Ethernet link has been detected (by
plugging in a connected Ethernet cable). The LED will flash every time traffic was
detected.
ELECTRICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
Specification
Rating
Power requirements
Input: 10 –32V DC
Power consumption
1.9 W (Max.)
Current: 80 mA @ 24 V
Temperature
-20 –70 °C
NETWORK SETUP
1. Launch the Aparian Slate Configuration Software. Select the DHCP Server under the Tools menu.
DHCP is enabled as factory default.
2. Click the Assign button and set the IP Address. Row turns green if successful.
3. Additional configuration can be set using the Target Browser also under the Tools menu. Right
click on the module in the Target Browser a select Port Configuration.
STUDIO 5000 CONFIGURATION
The module must be added to the Logix IO tree using the Generic Module profile.
NORTH AMERICAN HAZARDOUS LOCATION APPROVAL
SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C AND D HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, OR
NONHAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY.
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT WHILE THE CIRCUIT IS LIVE OR
UNLESS THE AREA IS KNOW TO BE FREE OF IGNITABLE CONCENTRATIONS.
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF ANY COMPONENT MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR
CLASS I, DIVISION 2.
For professional users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), please contact your dealer
or supplier for further information.
WARNING –Cancer and reproductive harm –www.p65warnings.ca.gov

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The following resources contain additional information that can assist the user with the module
installation and operation.
Resource
Link
Slate Installation
http://www.aparian.com/software/slate
Time Sync User Manual
Time Sync Datasheet
Example Code & UDTs
http://www.aparian.com/products/timesync
Ethernet wiring standard
www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/video/cds/cd
e/cde205_220_420/installation/guide/cde205_
220_420_hig/Connectors.html
GPS information
https://www.u-
blox.com/images/stories/the_gps_dictionary.p
df
1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
http://www.ieee1588.com/
SUPPORT
Technical support will be provided via the Web (in the form of user manuals, FAQ, datasheets etc.) to
assist with installation, operation, and diagnostics.
For additional support the user can use either of the following:
Contact Us web link
https://www.prosoft-technology.com/Services-
Support/Customer-Support
Support email
[e-mail]