Elsner GPS-DCF Converter User manual

Technical specifications and installation instructions
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Elsner Elektronik GmbH Control and Automation Engineering
Herdweg 7
D – 75391 Gechingen Phone [phone] / 93 97-0 [email protected]
Germany Fax [phone] / 93 97-20 www.elsner-elektronik.de
GPS-DCF Converter

2 Description
GPS-DCF Converter • Date of issue: 17.05.2011 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
1. Description
The GPS-DCF Converter can be connected to a DCF77 signal input as an alternative
to a DCF77 antenna. The device receives global UTC via GPS and converts this infor-
mation into the DCF77 protocol.
The system/device to which the GPS-DCF Converter will be connected must be
equipped with the “Convert UTC Time to Local Time” function.
1.0.1. Scope of delivery
• Converter in housing for surface mounting
1.1. Technical data
2. Installation and commissioning
2.1. Notes on installation
Installation, inspection, commissioning and troubleshooting of
the device must only be carried out by a competent electrician.
Disconnect all lines to be assembled, and take safety precautions against accidental
switch-on.
The device is exclusively intended for appropriate use. With each inappropriate change
or non-observance of the instructions for use, any warranty or guarantee claim will be
void.
After unpacking the device, check immediately for any mechanical damages. In case of
transport damage, this must immediately notified to the supplier.
If damaged, the device must not be put into operation.
If an operation without risk may supposedly not be guaranteed, the device must be put
out of operation and be secured against accidental operation.
Mounting Surface-mounted
Protection rating IP 54
Dimensions approx. 80 x 80 x 55 (W × H × D, mm)
Weight approx. 160 g
Auxiliary voltage 24 V DC
Auxiliary current 49 mA
DCF output +24 V / - / out

3 Installation and commissioning
GPS-DCF Converter • Date of issue: 17.05.2011 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.
The device must only be operated as stationary system, i.e. only in a fitted state and
after completion of all installation and start-up works, and only in the environment in-
tended for this purpose.
Elsner Elektronik does not assume any liability for changes in standards after publica-
tion of this instruction manual.
2.2. Layout of the circuit board / Connection
1
Fig. 1
1 LED indicator
“Transmit DCF”
2 LED indicator
“GPS Reception”
3 LED indicator
“Voltage Supply”
4 DCF Output
1: +24 V
2: -
3: out
2
3
4
Timer
Power
24 V DC
Converter
Fig. 2
Connection Example
supply

4 Installation and commissioning
GPS-DCF Converter • Date of issue: 17.05.2011 • Errors excepted. Subject to technical changes.