Arbiter Systems 1201B Installation manual

MODEL 1201B/C
GNSS SYNCHRONIZED CLOCK
OPERATION MANUAL
1201B GNSS SYNCHRONIZED CLOCK
1201C GNSS SYNCHRONIZED CLOCK
LEARN
UNLOCKED
NORMAL
ALARM
LEARN
UNLOCKED
NORMAL
ALARM
POWER A
POWER B
OPERATE
FAULT
POWER A
POWER B
OPERATE
FAULT
UP
SETUP DOWN ENTER
TIME/DATE ANTENNA TIMING SYSTEM
UP
SETUP DOWN ENTER
TIME/DATE ANTENNA TIMING SYSTEM
ARBITER SYSTEMS, INC.
PASO ROBLES, CA 93446
U.S.A.
WWW.ARBITER.COM

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Description This manual is issued for reference only, at the convenience of Arbiter Systems.
Reasonable effort was made to verify that all contents were accurate as of the time of publication.
Check with Arbiter Systems at the address below for any revisions made since the original date of
publication.
Contact Information
Arbiter Systems, Inc.
1324 Vendels Circle, Suite 121
Paso Robles, CA 93446
[phone]
Website: www.arbiter.com
mailto: techsupp[email protected]
mailto: [email protected]
What This Manual Covers
This manual describes the set up and operation of the Model 1201B/C series GNSS synchronized
clocks.
How to Determine Firmware Version Date
To display the firmware date for your Model 1201B/C press SYSTEM key until reaching the Serial
Number (S/N) and firmware version screen. To determine the current firmware date for this
product, see the Arbiter website under the specific product model.
Firmware Updates – Main Board
The clock main board requires a flash package to update firmware. Flash file updates are available
for download from the Arbiter website.
Firmware Updates – Network Options
Network options require a separate flash package (from the clock) to update firmware. Flash file
updates are available for download from the Arbiter website.
Firmware Updates – Non-Network Options
Non-network options may require a new ROM to update firmware. For example, Time & Frequency
Monitor requires a program ROM be replaced on the option board.
NOTE: Where applicable, firmware updates may include supplemental documentation, or a new
version of this manual.

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LIMITED WARRANTY Arbiter Systems makes no warranty, expressed or implied, on any
product manufactured or sold by Arbiter Systems except for the following limited warranty against
defects in materials and workmanship on products manufactured by Arbiter Systems.
Products manufactured by Arbiter Systems are guaranteed against defective materials and work-
manship under normal use and service from the date of delivery for a period five years. The
responsibility of Arbiter Systems under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement, at Ar-
biter Systems’ option, of any product found to be defective. Arbiter Systems shall have no liability
under this warranty unless it receives written notice of any claimed defect.
For warranty service or repair, products must be returned to a service facility designated by Arbiter
Systems. Buyer shall prepay all shipping charges to Arbiter Systems, and Arbiter Systems shall pay
shipping charges incurred in returning the product to Buyer. However, Buyer shall pay all shipping
charges, duties and taxes for products returned to Buyer in a country other than the United States
of America.
THE WARRANTY SET FORTH HEREIN CONSTITUTES THE ONLY WARRANTY OBLIGA-
TIONS OF ARBITER SYSTEMS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY, BY OPERATION
OF LAW, OR OTHERWISE. ARBITER SYSTEMS DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF MER-
CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND BUYER EXPRESSLY
WAIVES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES.
This limited warranty does not extend to any product, which has been subject to:
1. Improper use or application, abuse, or operation beyond its rated capacity, or contrary to the
instructions in the operation and maintenance manuals (if any);
2. Accident;
3. Repair or maintenance performed by Buyer, except in accordance with the operation and
maintenance manuals, if any, and any special instructions of Arbiter Systems;
4. Modification without the prior written authorization of Arbiter Systems (whether by the
substitution of non-approved parts or otherwise). The remedies provided herein are Buyer’s
sole and exclusive remedies. In no event shall Arbiter Systems be liable for direct, indirect,
incidental or consequential damages (including loss of profits), whether based on contract,
tort, or other legal theory.
FOR THE FASTEST POSSIBLE SERVICE, PLEASE PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
1. Notify Arbiter Systems, Inc., specifying the instrument model number and serial number and
giving full details of the difficulty. Service data or instrument-return authorization will be
provided upon receipt of this information.
2. If instrument return is authorized, forward prepaid to the manufacturer. If it is determined
that the instrument is not covered by this warranty, an estimate will be made before the
repair work begins, if requested.
See Contact Information on page ii.

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Model 1201B/C
GNSS Synchronized Clock
Operation Manual
Chapter 1 Unpacking the Clock
Chapter 2 Front and Rear Panels
Chapter 3 Connecting Inlet Power, Input and Output Signals
Chapter 4 Antenna and Cable Information
Chapter 5 Setting Internal Jumpers
Chapter 6 Startup and Operation
Chapter 7 1201 Utility Software
Chapter 8 Front Panel Menu System
Chapter 9 Timing, IRIG-B and Pulses
Chapter 10 Relay Contacts and Event Inputs
Chapter 11 Serial Communications and Command Set
Chapter 12 Specifications and Technical Details
Appendix A Using a Surge Arrester
Appendix B Options List
Appendix C Self-Signed Certificate for HTTPS
Appendix D CE Mark Certification
Appendix E Statement of Compliance
Index
Copyright Arbiter Systems Incorporated July 2017 All rights reserved.
International copyright secured.
Publication number: PD0051300C
Reorder number: AS0096700

Contents
1 Getting Started 1
1.1 Model 1201B/C Security Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 1201B/CStandardFeatures................................ 1
1.3 StandardAccessories.................................... 2
1.4 HandlingPrecautions ................................... 2
1.5 Unpacking and Locating Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.6 RemovingRackmountEars ................................ 4
1.6.1 RemovalInstructions................................ 4
2 Front and Rear Panels 5
2.1 Introduction......................................... 5
2.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2.1 Command Key Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2.2 LEDStatusIndicators............................... 6
2.2.3 LCDDisplay .................................... 7
2.2.4 Large LED Display: Model 1201C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2.5 Enabling and Disabling the Keypad and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Rear Panel Identification and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3.1 PowerInlet ..................................... 8
2.3.2 AntennaInput ................................... 8
2.3.3 Optional Fiber Optic Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3.4 EventInput..................................... 9
2.3.5 RS-232 and RS-485 Communication Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3.6 SPDTRelayContacts ............................... 9
2.3.7 Standard Inputs/Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3.8 Option Board Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Connecting Inlet Power, Input and Output Signals 11
3.1 Universal, High Voltage Power Supply Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1.1 Universal Supply: Connecting Inlet Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Low DC, Power Supply Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2.1 Low DC: Connecting Inlet Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2.2 Surge Withstand Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3 Power Supply Fuses, Types and Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3.1 ReplacingFuses................................... 12
3.4 Connecting Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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3.5 ConnectingInputSignals ................................. 13
3.6 FiberOpticConnector................................... 13
3.7 OptionBoardSpace .................................... 13
4 GNSS Antenna and Cable Information 14
4.1 GNSS Antenna Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1.1 MountingtheAntenna............................... 14
4.1.2 Optional Antenna Mounting Bracket, Kit P/N AS0044600 . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 Verifying Antenna and Cable Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.2.1 Checking the Antenna Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.2.2 Other Antenna/Cable Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.3 GNSSSurgeArrester.................................... 18
4.3.1 Using the GNSS Surge Arrester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.4 Technical Details of GNSS Antennas and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.4.1 Length and Loss Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5 Setting Internal Jumpers 22
5.1 CoverRemoval ....................................... 22
5.2 Setting Mainboard Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.2.1 Mainboard and Jumper Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.2.2 Digital Outputs: Port 1 and Port 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.2.3 IRIG-B Unmodulated, 5 V Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.2.4 1 PPS and Programmable Pulse, 5 V Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.2.5 Analog and Digital Outputs: Port 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.2.6 EventInput..................................... 26
5.2.7 RelayOperation .................................. 26
5.2.8 Fiber Optic Output: Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.2.9 Final Setup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6 Startup and Operation 28
6.1 InitialStartupSequence .................................. 28
6.1.1 Display Indication at Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.1.2 Clock Time, Startup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.2 OperatingModes...................................... 29
6.2.1 Learn and Normal Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.2.2 FaultsandAlarms ................................. 29
6.3 Time/DateKeyDisplays.................................. 30
6.3.1 Time and Date Display, UTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.3.2 Time of Year Display, UTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.3.3 Time and Date Display, Local Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.3.4 Time of Year Display, Local Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.3.5 Daylight Saving Time/Summer Time (DST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.4 AntennaKeyDisplays ................................... 31
6.4.1 GNSSTracking................................... 31
6.4.2 GNSS Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.4.3 GNSSSetting.................................... 31
6.4.4 AntennaStatus................................... 31

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6.4.5 Position Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.5 TimingKeyDisplays.................................... 33
6.5.1 ClockStatus .................................... 33
6.5.2 TimeQuality.................................... 33
6.5.3 Holdover Estimated Uncertainty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.5.4 Event/Deviation .................................. 33
6.6 SystemKeyDisplays.................................... 34
6.6.1 Serial Number and Firmware Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.6.2 PowerSupply.................................... 34
6.6.3 EEPROMErrors.................................. 35
6.6.4 FaultIndications.................................. 35
6.7 InputsandOutputs .................................... 36
6.7.1 IRIG-BTimeData................................. 36
7 1201 Utility Software 37
7.1 ClockSecurityNotes.................................... 37
7.2 Configuring with 1201 Utility Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.2.1 Obtaining the Utility Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.2.2 Installing Utility Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.2.3 How the Utility Software Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7.3 Model1201B/CSecurity.................................. 39
7.3.1 SecurityFeatures.................................. 39
7.4 Establishing a Serial Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.5 Reading the Clock Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.6 StartingtheLearnMode.................................. 42
7.7 TheStatusScreen ..................................... 43
7.7.1 Definitions ..................................... 43
7.8 ThePerformanceScreen.................................. 44
7.9 TheFaultScreen...................................... 45
7.10TheVersionScreen..................................... 46
7.11 COM1 & COM2 – Communication Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.12TheTimeScreen ...................................... 48
7.13TheOutputsScreen .................................... 49
7.13.1 Standard IRIG-B Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.13.2 AuxiliaryIRIG-BMode .............................. 50
7.13.3 Seconds Per Pulse Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.13.4 PulsePerHourMode ............................... 51
7.13.5 PulsePerDayMode................................ 52
7.13.6 SingleTriggerMode ................................ 52
7.13.7 SlowCode...................................... 53
7.13.8 DCF77 and DCF77 Modified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.14MiscellaneousScreen.................................... 54
7.14.1 MiscellaneousItems ................................ 54
7.15OptionScreen........................................ 55
7.16SecurityScreen....................................... 56
7.17UploadingaConfiguration................................. 57

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7.18UploadingNewFirmware ................................. 59
7.19 Setting to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
8 Front Panel Menu System 61
8.1 MenuSystem ........................................ 61
8.1.1 UpperKeys..................................... 61
8.1.2 LowerKeys..................................... 62
8.1.3 Configure Using the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
8.1.4 TheSetupMenus.................................. 63
8.1.5 Default Firmware Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
8.1.6 Configuration Flow Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
8.1.7 Numeric Data Entry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
8.2 SerialCOMPortSettings ................................. 65
8.2.1 SerialCOM1.................................... 65
8.2.2 SerialCOM2.................................... 65
8.3 SettingtheLocalTime................................... 66
8.3.1 Set Daylight Saving Time (DST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
8.4 Setting Out of Lock Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.5 Set Mulitpurpose Relay Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8.5.1 Triggering the Relay with a Programmable Pulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8.6 SettingtheBackLight................................... 70
8.7 SettingSystemDelays ................................... 70
8.8 Setting Programmable Pulse Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8.8.1 Entering Numerical Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8.8.2 Programmable Pulse: Seconds-Per-Pulse Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
8.8.3 Programmable Pulse: Pulse-Per-Hour Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
8.8.4 Programmable Pulse: Pulse-Per-Day Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
8.8.5 AuxiliaryIRIG-B.................................. 75
8.8.6 Programmable Pulse: Single Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8.8.7 Programmable Pulse: Slow Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
8.8.8 Programmable Pulse: DCF77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
8.9 SettingIRIGTimeData.................................. 78
8.10 Setting the Event or Deviation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8.11SettingOptionControl................................... 79
8.12 1201C LED Display Date Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
9 Timing, IRIG-B and Pulses 80
9.1 Introduction......................................... 80
9.2 Timing Output Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
9.2.1 Inputs and Outputs: Port 1, Port 2, Port 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
9.2.2 DigitalDrivers ................................... 81
9.2.3 AnalogDriver.................................... 81
9.3 OutputSignalDescription................................. 82
9.3.1 IRIG-BDescription ................................ 82
9.3.2 Modulated and Unmodulated IRIG-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
9.3.3 IRIG-B IEEE C37.118.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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9.3.4 1 Pulse-Per-Second (1 PPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
9.3.5 Programmable Pulse (PROG PULSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
9.3.6 Programmable Pulse with Open Drain, Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
9.3.7 Protecting the 200 V FET Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
9.3.8 DCF77TimeSignal ................................ 84
9.4 ConnectingtheOutputs .................................. 85
9.4.1 Attaching Cables to Screw Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
9.4.2 How Far Can I Run IRIG-B Cabling? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
9.4.3 Synchronizing Multiple IED’s From One Masterclock Output . . . . . . . . . 86
9.4.4 Connecting Unmodulated IRIG-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
9.4.5 Connecting Modulated IRIG-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
9.4.6 WireLosses..................................... 87
9.4.7 Voltage Matching for Modulated IRIG-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
9.4.8 CableDelays .................................... 88
9.4.9 Solutions ...................................... 88
10 Relay Contacts and Event Inputs 89
10.1RelayContacts ....................................... 89
10.1.1 Introduction .................................... 89
10.1.2 RelayOperation .................................. 89
10.2 Event and 1 PPS Deviation Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
10.2.1 Event Timing and Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
10.2.2 EventTimingLatency............................... 90
10.2.3 1 PPS Deviation Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
10.2.4 1 PPS Deviation Measurement Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
10.2.5 Event Timer Input Channel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
10.2.6 FirmwareSetup................................... 91
10.2.7 DisplayingData .................................. 91
10.2.8 1PPSDeviation .................................. 91
10.2.9 ClearingRecords.................................. 92
11 RS-232C Command Set 93
11.1Introduction......................................... 93
11.2StandardCommandSet .................................. 93
11.2.1 Installing Custom Broadcast Strings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
11.2.2 Broadcast Mode Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
11.2.3 EventModeCommands.............................. 98
11.2.4 Status Mode Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
11.2.5 SystemLogMessages ...............................102
11.2.6 Local / Daylight Saving Time Setup Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
11.2.7 Front Panel Control Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
11.2.8 IRIG-B Data Output Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
11.2.9 Date and Time Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
11.2.10 Programmable Pulse Output Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
11.2.11 Antenna System Delay Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
11.2.12 Out-of-Lock Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107