Meinberg PZF180 User manual

MANUAL
PZF180
DCF77 Correlation Receiver
December 8, 2021
Meinberg Funkuhren GmbH & Co. KG

Table of Contents
1 Imprint 1
2 Safety instructions for building-in equipment 2
2.1 Important Safety Instructions and Protective Measures ......................... 2
2.2 Used Symbols ................................................. 3
2.3 Safety Hints PZF180 ............................................ 4
2.4 Prevention of ESD Damage ......................................... 5
2.5 Cabling ..................................................... 6
2.6 Replacing the Lithium Battery ....................................... 6
3 General information PZF 7
3.1 Features of PZF ............................................... 8
4 PZF180 Features 9
4.1 Pulse and Frequency Outputs ....................................... 9
4.2 Time Capture Inputs ............................................. 9
4.3 Asynchronous Serial Ports ......................................... 9
4.4 DCF77 Emulation .............................................. 10
4.5 Programmable pulse ............................................. 10
4.6 Time Code (Option) ............................................. 11
4.6.1 Abstract of Time Code ....................................... 11
4.6.2 Block Diagram Time Code ..................................... 11
4.6.3 IRIG Standard Format ....................................... 12
4.6.4 AFNOR Standard Format ..................................... 13
4.6.5 Assignment of CF Segment in IEEE1344 Code ......................... 14
4.6.6 Generated Time Codes ....................................... 15
4.6.7 Selection of Generated Time Code ................................ 16
4.6.8 Outputs ................................................ 16
4.6.9 Technical Data ............................................ 16
5 Installation 17
5.1 The Front Panel Layout ........................................... 17
5.2 DCF77 Antenna ................................................ 18
5.2.1 Mounting and Installation of a Longwave Antenna ....................... 18
5.3 Power Supply ................................................. 20
5.4 Powering Up the System .......................................... 20
5.5 Meinberg Device Manager ......................................... 21
5.6 The program GPSMON32 .......................................... 23
5.6.1 Serial Connection .......................................... 23
5.6.2 Network Connection ......................................... 23
5.6.3 Online Help ............................................. 24
6 Update of the System Software 25
7 Technical specifications PZF180 26
7.1 Technical Specifications AW02 Antenna .................................. 29
7.1.1 Antenna Cable ............................................ 31
7.1.2 Antenna Short Circuit ........................................ 31
7.1.3 Technical Specifications: MBG S-PRO Surge Protection ................... 32
7.2 Oscillator specifications ........................................... 35
7.3 Time Strings .................................................. 36
7.3.1 Format of the Interflex Time String ................................ 36
7.3.2 Format of the Meinberg Standard Time String ......................... 37
7.3.3 Format of the Uni Erlangen String (NTP) ............................ 38
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7.3.4 Format of the ATIS standard Time String ............................ 40
7.3.5 Format of the SYSPLEX-1 Time String ............................. 41
7.3.6 Format of the SAT Time String .................................. 42
7.3.7 Format of the SPA Time String .................................. 43
7.3.8 Format of the Computime Time String .............................. 44
7.3.9 Format of the NMEA 0183 String (RMC) ............................ 45
8 RoHS and WEEE 46
Date: December 8, 2021 PZF180

1 Imprint
1 Imprint
Meinberg Funkuhren GmbH & Co. KG
Lange Wand 9, 31812 Bad Pyrmont, Germany
Phone: + 49 (0) 52 81 / 93 09 - 0
Fax: + 49 (0) 52 81 / 93 09 - 230
Website: https://www.meinbergglobal.com
Email: [email protected]
Date: December 9, 2021
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2 Safety instructions for building-in equipment
2.1 Important Safety Instructions and Protective Measures
The following safety instructions must be observed whenever the device is being installed or operated. Failure
to observe safety instructions and other special warnings and operating instructions in the product manuals
constitutes improper usage and may violate safety standards and the manufacturer’s requirements.
Depending on the configuration of your device or installed options, some information may
not specifically apply to your device.
The device satisfies the requirements of the following EU regulations: EMC Directive,
Low Voltage Directive, RoHS Directive and—where applicable—the Radio Equipment Directive.
If a procedure is marked with the following signal words, you may only proceed with it if you have understood
and fulfilled all requirements. Hazard notices and other relevant information are classified and indicated as
such in this manual according to the following system:
DANGER!
This signal word indicates a hazard with a high risk level . Such a notice refers to a procedure
or other action that will very likely result in serious injury or even death if not observed or
if improperly performed.
WARNING!
This signal indicates a hazard with a medium risk level . Such a notice refers to a procedure or
other action that may result in serious injury or even death if not observed or if improperly
performed.
CAUTION!
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk level . Such a notice refers to a procedure or
other action that may result in minor injury if not observed or if improperly performed.
ATTENTION!
This signal word refers to a procedure or other action that may result in product damage or the
loss of important data if not observed or if improperly performed.
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2 Safety instructions for building-in equipment
2.2 Used Symbols
The following symbols and pictograms are used in this manual. Pictograms are used in particular to indicate
potential hazards in all hazard categories.
Symbol
Beschreibung / Description
IEC 60417-5031
Gleichstrom / Direct current
IEC 60417-5032
Wechselstrom / Alternating current
IEC 60417-5017
Erdungsanschluss / Earth (ground) terminal
IEC 60417-5019
Schutzleiteranschluss / Protective earth (ground) terminal
ISO 7000-0434A
Vorsicht / Caution
IEC 60417-6042
Vorsicht, Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages / Caution, risk of electric shock
IEC 60417-5041
Vorsicht, heiße Oberfläche / Caution, hot surface
IEC 60417-6056
Vorsicht, Gefährlich sich bewegende Teile / Caution, moving parts
IEC 60417-6172
Trennen Sie alle Netzstecker / Disconnect all power connectors
IEC 60417-5134
Elektrostatisch gefährdete Bauteile / Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Devices
IEC 60417-6222
Information generell / General information
2012/19/EU
Dieses Produkt fällt unter die B2B Kategorie. Zur Entsorgung muss es an den
Hersteller übergeben werden.
This product is handled as a B2B-category product. To ensure that the product is
disposed of in a WEEE-compliant fashion, it must be returned to the manufacturer.
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The product manuals are provided on a USB flash drive delivered with the system. The manuals can also be
downloaded from the Meinberg website at https://www.meinbergglobal.com, where you can enter your system
name into the search box at the top of the page to find the relevant manual. Alternatively, contact Meinberg
Support for further assistance.
This manual contains important safety instructions for the installation and operation of the
device. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the device.
This device may only be used for the purpose described in this manual. In particular, the
specified operating limits of the device must be heeded. The person setting up the device is
responsible for safety matters in relation to any larger system in which the device is
installed!
Failure to observe these instructions may have an adverse impact on device safety!
Please keep this manual in a safe place.
This manual is only intended to be used by qualified electricians, or by persons who have been appropriately
instructed by a qualified electrician and who are familiar with applicable national standards and with safety
rules & regulations. This device may only be installed, set up, and operated by qualified personnel.
2.3 Safety Hints PZF180
This building-in equipment has been designed and tested in accordance with the requirements of Standard DIN
EN 62368-1 "Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1: Safety requirements).
During installation of the building-in equipment in an end application (i.e. PC) additional requirements in
accordance with Standard DIN EN 62368-1 have to be taken into account.
General Safety instructions
•The building-in equipment has been evaluated for use in office environment (pollution degree 2) and
may be only used in this environment. For use in rooms with a higher pollution degree more stringent
requirements are applicable.
•The equipment/building-in equipment was evaluated for use in a maximum ambient temperature of 50◦C.
•Protection against fire must be assured in the end application.
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2 Safety instructions for building-in equipment
2.4 Prevention of ESD Damage
ATTENTION!
An ESDS device (electrostatic discharge-sensitive device) is any device at risk of damage or
malfunction due to electrostatic discharges (ESD) and thus requires special measures to prevent
such damage or malfunction. Systems and modules with ESDS devices usually bear the following
symbol:
Symbol Indicating Devices with ESDS Components
The following measures will help to protect ESDS components from damage and malfunction.
When preparing to dismantle or install devices:
Ground your body (for example, by touching a grounded object) before touching sensitive devices.
Ensure that you wear a grounding strap on your wrist when handling such devices. These straps must
in turn be attached to an uncoated, non-conductive metal part of the system.
Use only tools and devices that are free of static electricity.
When transporting devices:
Devices must only be touched or held by the edges. Never touch any pins or conductors on the device.
When dismantling or installing devices:
Avoid coming into contact with persons who are not grounded. Such contact may compromise your
connection with the earth conductor and thus also compromise the device’s protection from any
static charges you may be carrying.
When storing devices:
Always store devices in ESD-proof ("antistatic") bags. These bags must not be damaged in any way.
ESD-proof bags that are crumpled or have holes cannot provide effective protection against
electrostatic discharges.
ESD-proof bags must have a sufficient electrical resistance and must not be made of conductive
metals if the device has a lithium battery fitted on it.
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2.5 Cabling
WARNING!
Danger of death from electric shock! Never work on the system while the power is live! Always disconnect the
cables from the devices at both ends before working on the plugs and terminals of connected cables!
2.6 Replacing the Lithium Battery
Skilled/Service-Personnel only: Replacing the Lithium Battery
The life time of the lithium battery on the receiver boards is at least 10 years. If the need arises to replace the
battery, the following should be noted:
There is a Danger of explosion if the lithium battery is replaced incorrectly. Only identical batteries or
batteries recommended by the manufacturer must be used for replacement.
The waste battery has to be disposed as proposed by the manufacturer of the battery.
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