Galleon AC-400 Manual

AC-400-GPS
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AC-400 INSTALLATION
AND CONFIGURATION MANUAL

AC-400-GPS
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CONTENTS
Contents..................................................................................................................................................2
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................3
Features ..............................................................................................................................................3
What should be shipped..........................................................................................................................4
Standard Parts..................................................................................................................................... 4
Optional Parts...................................................................................................................................... 4
Technical Specification ............................................................................................................................5
System Overview.....................................................................................................................................6
AC-400-GPS .........................................................................................................................................6
GPS Antenna........................................................................................................................................7
Setting up the Unit ..................................................................................................................................8
Connecting everything up ................................................................................................................... 8
Antenna Location ............................................................................................................................ 8
Connect to Network ........................................................................................................................8
Connecting the Server or workstation to the Antenna....................................................................8
Configuration.......................................................................................................................................8
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................9
Technical Support..................................................................................................................................10
Support Website................................................................................................................................10
Warranty and Maintenance ..................................................................................................................12
Warranty ...........................................................................................................................................12
Technical Support, Repair and Returns .............................................................................................12

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INTRODUCTION
The AC-400-GPS is mains powered GPS antenna that can track up to 8 satellites. The antenna can be
positioned up to 100m away from the computer (10m supplied) and connects to the computer by a serial
interface. The supplied software driver synchronises the time on a single Windows Server or Workstation
and can also synchronize PC's, workstations and other NT servers across the network.
FEATURES
Tracks up to 8 satellites
Accurately synchronises Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 and UNIX solaris and Linux computer
networks
Requires a single serial RS232 port
Mains powered

AC-400-GPS
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WHAT SHOULD BE SHIPPED
STANDARD PARTS
AC-400-GPS Antenna with 10m of cable
Software and Manual USB
Power Lead
OPTIONAL PARTS
Gold and Premium Support Packages
Digital Wall Clocks
Antenna Cable (100 metre rolls available)
Additional Software Licenses (available from 5 to 300+ clients)
Junction Box (to extend antenna cable - if necessary)
IDC Cable Tool (to insert extension cable into the junction box- if necessary)

AC-400-GPS
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Type of receiver
Active Antenna GPS 8 channel
Power Supply
85-260V, 47-63Hz
Protocols
SNTP via TimeSync Software
Connections
RS232 Serial Interface
Mounting
Must be mounted externally (preferably with 180
view of the sky). Can be mounted next to a window,
but visibility reduced.
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000
Working Temperature
0 - 50°C / 32 - 122°F
Working Humidity
Max. 85%
Timing Accuracy
Network: +/- 20 milliseconds, typical
GPS: 1 microseconds, relative to UTC
Signal (GPS) Accuracy
<1 µs, relative to GPS