Meinberg SyncFire 1200 User manual

MANUAL
SyncFire 1200
High performant NTP Server
31st March 2021
Meinberg Funkuhren GmbH & Co. KG

Front view (Frontansicht) SyncFire 1200
1. Function buttons: 4-way navigation; F1, F2, OK, ESC
8. USB 3.0 port
2. Status LEDs: Ref. Time, Time Service, Network, Alarm
6. NIC status LED
5. Health LED
4. Power On/Standby button and system power LED
3. LC-Display, 4 x 20 characters
7. UID button/LED
English
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7. UID-Button / LED 8. USB 3.0 Anschlussport
6. NIC-Status-LED 4. Power On / Standby-Button und System-Power-LED 5. Health-LED 1. Funktionstasten: 4-Richtungs-Navigation - F1, F2, OK, ESC Deutsch 2. Status LEDs: Ref. Time, Time Service, Network, Alarm
3. LC-Display, 4 x 20 Zeichen

Rear view (Rückansicht) SyncFire 1200
English 2. VGA port (standard operation)
1. Network connectors 10/100/1000BASE-T
6. Power supply bay (redundant power supplies)
5. USB 3.0 ports
4. Network management port
3. GPS or GNS receiver Option: additional network ports 10GBASE SFP
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5. USB 3.0 Anschlüsse
6. Stromanschluss (redundante Netzteile)
4. Netzwerk-Management-Port
3. GPS- oder GNS-Empfänger
1. Netzwerkanschlüsse 10/100/1000BASE-T
2. VGA-Port (Standard-Betrieb)
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Table of Contents
1 Imprint 1
2 Safety instructions for building-in equipment 2
2.1 Important Safety Instructions and Protective Measures ......................... 3
2.2 Used Symbols ................................................. 4
2.3 Security during Installation ......................................... 6
2.4 Safety during Operation ........................................... 9
2.5 Safety during Maintenance ......................................... 10
2.6 Handling Batteries .............................................. 10
2.7 Cleaning and Care .............................................. 11
2.8 Prevention of ESD Damage ......................................... 11
2.9 Return of Electrical and Electronic Equipment .............................. 12
3 The Modular System SyncFire 1200 13
3.1 Network Configuration Concept ...................................... 14
3.2 Why to use a Network Time Server? ................................... 15
4 Before you start 16
4.1 Text and Syntax Conventions ........................................ 16
4.2 Required Tools ................................................ 17
4.3 Abbreviation List ............................................... 18
5 Installation GPS Antenna 20
6 Technical Appendix - GPS Antenna + Accessories 24
6.1 Antenna Cable: ................................................ 26
6.2 Antenna Short-Circuit ............................................ 26
6.3 Technical Specifications - MBG S-PRO surge protection ....................... 27
6.3.1 MBG S-PRO - Physical Dimensions ............................... 29
6.3.2 Installation and Grounding ..................................... 29
7 Information GNSS Antennas 30
7.1 Installation Multi GNSS Antenna ..................................... 30
7.1.1 Information about the 40dB Multi GNSS Antenna ....................... 34
8 Quick Start 35
9 Booting the GNSS Receiver 36
10 Indicators and Function Keys on the Front Panel 37
10.1 Control Elements ............................................... 38
11 Available Interfaces for Configuration and Monitoring 39
12 Attachment: Technical Information 41
12.1 Technical Specifications SyncFire 1200 .................................. 41
12.2 Rear Panel Connectors ........................................... 42
12.3 1000BASE-T Gigabit Network Port (IEEE 802.3-2008) ......................... 43
12.4 10 Gigabit SFP+ ............................................... 43
12.5 Antenna Input - GPS Reference Clock .................................. 44
12.6 GNSS Antenna ................................................ 45
12.7 Time Code AM Output ............................................ 46
13 RoHS and WEEE 47
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14 Declaration of Conformity 48
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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
Internet: https://www.meinbergglobal.com
Mail: [email protected]
Date: 31.03.2021
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2 Safety instructions for building-in equipment
2 Safety instructions for building-in equipment
The SyncFire 1200 cannot operate as a standard server. Meinberg’s SyncFire 1200 was developed to operate
as a powerful NTP time server and does not provide the needed operation system to be deployed as a standard
server.
Make sure that the server is acclimatized for the time indicated in this table before putting it into oper-
ation:
Temperature
Temperature difference
Minimum acclimatization time
Operating / Non operating
20 °C (36 °F)
60 minutes
Altitude
Altitude change rate
Minimum acclimatization time
Operating / Non operating
457 m (1500 ft)
1 minute
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2.1 Important Safety Instructions and Protective Measures
The following safety instructions must be respected in all operating and installation phases of the device. Non-
observance of safety instructions, or rather special warnings and operating instructions in product manuals,
violates safety standards, manufacturer instructions and proper usage of the device. Meinberg Funkuhren shall
not be responsible for any damage arising due to non-observance of these regulations.
Depending on your device or the installed options
some information is not valid for your device.
The device satisfies the requirements of the following EU regulations: EMC-Directive,
Low Voltage Directive, RoHS Directive and - if applicable - the Radio Equipment Directive.
If a procedure is marked with the following signal words, you may only continue, if you have understood and
fulfilled all requirements. In this documentation dangers and indications are classified and illustrated as follows:
DANGER!
The signal word indicates an imminently hazardous situation with a high risk level . This notice
draws attention to an operating procedure or similar proceedings, of which a non-observance may
result in serious personal injury or death .
WARNING!
The signal word indicates a hazard with a medium risk gradient . This notice draws attention to an
operating procedure, a procedure or the like which, if not followed, can lead to serious injuries ,
possibly resulting in death .
CAUTION!
The signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk gradient . This notice draws attention to an
operating procedure, a procedure or the like which, if not followed, can lead to minor injuries .
ATTENTION!
This notice draws attention to an operating procedure, a procedure or the like which, if not followed,
can cause damage to the product or loss of important data .
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2.2 Used Symbols
The following symbols and pictograms are used in this manual. To illustrate the source of danger, pictograms
are used, which can occur in all hazard classes.
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 fan blades
IEC 60417-6172
Trennen Sie alle Netzstecker / Disconnection, all power plugs
IEC 60417-5134
Elektrostatisch gefährdete Bauteile / Electrostatic Sensitive Devices
IEC 60417-6222
Information generell / Information general
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. In order to secure a WEEE
compliant waste disposal it has to be returned to the manufacturer.
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The manuals for a product are included in the scope of delivery of the device on a USB stick. The manuals can
also be obtained via the Internet. Enter www.meinbergglobal.com into your browser, then enter the correspond-
ing device name in the search field at the top.
This manual contains important safety instructions for the installation and operation of the
device. Please read this manual completely before using the unit.
This device may only be used for the purpose described in this manual. In particular, the given
limits of the device must be observed. The safety of the installation in which the unit is
integrated is the responsibility of the installer!
Non-observance of these instructions can lead to a reduction in the safety of this device!
Please keep this manual in a safe place.
This manual is intended exclusively for electricians or persons trained by an electrician who are familiar with
the applicable national standards and safety rules. Installation, commissioning and operation of this device may
only be carried out by qualified personnel.
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2.3 Security during Installation
WARNING!
Preparing for Commissioning
This built-in unit, has been designed and examined according to the requirements of the standard
IEC 62368-1 "Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Part 1:
Safety requirements".
When the built-in unit is used in a terminal (e.g., housing cabinet), additional requirements
according to Standard IEC 62368-1 must be observed and complied with. In particular, the general
requirements and the safety of electrical equipment (such as IEC, VDE, DIN, ANSI) as well as the
applicable national standards are to be observed.
The device has been developed for use in the industrial sector as well as in residential areas and
can only be used in such environments. For environments with higher levels of soiling, additional
measures, e.g. Installation in an air-conditioned control cabinet required.
Transport, Unpacking, Installation
If the unit is brought into the operating room from a cold environment, condensation may occur,
wait until the unit is temperature-controlled and absolutely dry before operating it.
When unpacking, setting up, and before operating the equipment, be sure to read the information on
the hardware installation and the specifications of the equipment. These include, for example,
dimensions, electrical characteristics, and necessary ambient and climatic conditions, etc.
The fire protection must be ensured in the installed state.
For mounting, the housing must not be damaged. No holes may be drilled in the housing.
For safety reasons, the device with the highest mass should be installed in the lowest position of
the rack. Other devices must be placed from the bottom to the top.
The device must be protected against mechanical stress such as vibration or shock.
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Connecting Data Cables
During a thunderstorm, data transmission lines must not be connected or disconnected (risk of
lightning).
When wiring the devices, the cables must be connected or disconnected in the order of the
arrangement described in the user documentation accompanying the device. Always attach all cables
to the plug during connection and removal. Never pull the cable itself. Pulling the cable can cause
the cables to disconnect from the plug.
Install the cables in way that they do not constitute a hazard (danger of tripping) and are not
damaged, i.e. kinked.
Connecting Power Supply
This equipment is operated at a hazardous voltage. Non-observance of the safety instructions in this
manual may result in serious personal injury or property damage.
Before operation, check that all cables and lines work properly and are undamaged. Pay particular
attention to the facts that the cables do not have kinks or that they are not too short around corners,
and no objects are placed on the cables. Also make sure that all connections are secure.
Faulty shielding or cabling will endanger your health (electrical shock) and may destroy other
equipment.
Ensure that all necessary safety precautions have been taken. Make all connections to a unit before
turning on the power. Observe the safety instructions on the device (see safety symbols).
The metal housing of the device is grounded. It must be ensured that enough air and creepage
distances to neighboring voltage-carrying parts are provided during assembly in the control cabinet
and no short circuits are caused.
In the case of malfunctions or servicing (e.g. in the event of a damaged housing or power cable or
when fluids or foreign objects enter), the current flow can be interrupted. Questions about the
house installation, need to be clarified with your house administration.
The power supply should be connected with a short, low-inductance line.
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AC Power Supply DC Power Supply
•
The device is a device of protection
class 1 and may only be connected to a
grounded outlet (TN system).
•
For safe operation, the device must be
protected by an installation fuse of max.
16 A and equipped with a residual current
circuit breaker in accordance with the
applicable national standards.
•The unit must always be disconnected from
the mains and not from the appliance.
•
Devices with mains plugs are equipped
with a safety-
tested mains cable of the
country of use and may only be connected
to a grounded shockproof socket, otherwise
electric shock may occur.
•
Make sure that the mains socket on the
appliance or the mains socket of the house
installation is freely accessible to the user
so that the mains cable can be pulled out
of the socket in case of emergency.
•
Outside the assembly group the device must be
disconnectable from the power supply in
accordance with the provisions of IEC 62368-1
(e.g. by the primary line protection).
•
Installation and disassembly of the power supply
plug is only permitted if the assembly group is
switched off (e.g. by the primary line protection).
•The supply lines must be adequately secured and
dimensioned.
Connection Cross Section:
1 mm2– 2.5 mm2
17 AWG – 13 AWG
•The device must be supplied with a suitable
disconnector (switch). The separation device must
be easily accessible, placed near the device and
marked as a separation device for the unit.
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2.4 Safety during Operation
WARNING!
Avoiding Short-Circuits
Make sure not to get any objects or liquids inside the unit. Electric shock or short circuit
could result.
Ventilation Slots
Make sure that the ventilation slots are not covered or dusty, as there is a danger of overheating
during operation. Disturbances during operation can result.
Normal Operation
The normal operation and the observance of the EMC limits (electromagnetic compatibility) are only
ensured if the housing cover is properly installed and when the doors are closed (cooling, fire protection,
shielding against electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields).
Switch off in fault / service case
By switching off, the devices are not disconnected from the power supply. In the event of a fault or
service case, the devices must be immediately disconnected from all power supplies.
Follow the steps below:
- Switch off the device
- Disconnect all power plugs
- Inform the service
- Devices that are connected via one or more uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) remain operational
even when the UPS power cord is disconnected. Therefore, you must put the UPS out of operation
according to the documentation of the corresponding user documentation.
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2.5 Safety during Maintenance
WARNING!
When you are expanding the device, use only device parts that are approved for the system.
Non-observance may result in injury to the EMC or safety standards and cause malfunction
of the device.
If device parts, which are released for the system, are extended or removed there may be a
risk of injury in the area of the hands, due to the pull-out forces (approx. 60 N).
The service informs you which device parts may be installed.
The device must not be opened, repairs to the device may only be carried out by the
manufacturer or by authorized personnel. Improper repairs can result in considerable
danger to the user (electric shock, fire hazard).
Unauthorized opening of the device or of individual parts of the device can also lead to
considerable risks for the user and result in a loss of warranty as well as an exclusion
of liability.
- Danger due to moving parts - keep away from moving parts.
- Device parts can become very hot during operation. Do not touch these surfaces!
If necessary, switch off the unit before installing or removing any equipment,
and allow it to cool down.
2.6 Handling Batteries
CAUTION!
The lithium battery on the receiver modules has a service life of at least 10 years.
If an exchange is necessary, the following notes must be observed:
The device is equipped with a lithium battery. The battery must not be short-circuited
or recharged. Replacement of the lithium battery may only be carried out by the manufacturer
or authorized personnel.
Risk of explosion if the battery is not replaced correctly. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
When disposing used batteries, observe the local regulations for the disposal of
hazardous waste.
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2.7 Cleaning and Care
ATTENTION!
Do not wet clean the appliance! Penetrating water can cause considerable dangers to
the user (e.g., electric shock).
Liquid can destroy the electronics of the device! Liquid penetrates into the housing
of the device and can cause a short circuit of the electronics.
Only clean with a soft, dry cloth. Never use solvents or cleaners.
2.8 Prevention of ESD Damage
ATTENTION!
The designation ESD (Electrostatic Sensitive Devices) refers to measures which are used
to protect electrostatically endangered components from electrostatic discharge and thus
to prevent destruction. Systems and assemblies with electrostatically endangered components
usually have the following characteristics:
Indicator for assemblies with electrostatic endangered components
The following measures protect electrostatically endangered components from destruction:
Prepare removal and installation of assemblies
Unload yourself (for example, by touching a grounded object) before touching assemblies.
Ensure that you wear a grounding strap on the wrist when working with such assemblies, which
you attach to an unpainted, non-conductive metal part of the system.
Use only tools and devices that are free from static electricity.
Transporting Assemblies
Assemblies may only be touched at the edge. Do not touch any pins or conductors on assemblies.
Installing and Removing Assemblies
Do not touch persons who are not grounded while removing or installing components. This could
result in a loss of grounding protection from your electrostatic discharge.
Storing Assemblies
Always keep assemblies in ESD protective covers. These protective covers must be undamaged.
ESD protective covers, which are extremely wrinkled or even have holes, no longer protect against
electrostatic discharge.
ESD protective covers must not be low-resistance and metallically conductive if a lithium battery
is installed on the assembly.
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2.9 Return of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
ATTENTION!
WEEE Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2012/19 / EU
(WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Separate Collection
Product Category: According to the device types listed in the WEEE Directive, Appendix 1,
this product is classified as an IT and communication device.
This product meets the labeling requirements of the WEEE Directive. The product symbol on
the left indicates that this electronic product must not be disposed of in domestic waste.
Return and Collection Systems
For returning your old equipment, please use the country-specific return and collection systems
available to you or contact Meinberg.
The withdrawal may be refused in the case of waste equipment which presents a risk to
human health or safety due to contamination during use.
Return of used Batteries
Batteries marked with one of the following symbols may not be disposed of together with the
household waste according to the EU Directive.
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3 The Modular System SyncFire 1200
The SyncFire 1200 system is based on an HP ProLiant series server (HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Server)
with a built-in GPS or combined GNSS (GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou) reference clock from Meinberg. The
various inputs and outputs of the system are accessible via connectors in the rear panel and front panel of the
chassis. Details of the components are described below.
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The implemented NTPD distributes the reference time from the used receiver cyclic in the network. Information
on the NTPD is monitored on the LC-Display or can be inquired via the network.
The installation of system is very easy for the system/network administrator. The network address, the netmask
and the default gateway have to be configured from the front panel of SyncFire 1200. The network address or
the equivalent name of system has to be shown to all NTP clients in the TCP/IP network.
As well as NTP the Linux system also supports a number of further network protocols: HTTP(S), FTP, PRP,
SSH and Telnet. Because of this remote configuration or status requests can come from any WEB browser.
This access via the network can be deactivated. Changes in the receiver status, errors or other important
events are logged either on the local Linux system or on an external SYSLOG-Server. In addition, messages
can be sent to a central (monitoring) system via SNMP traps or automatically generated e-mails where they
can be recorded.
Furthermore all alarm messages can be displayed by the large display VP100/20/NET that is accessed via
network connection. In order to avoid a service interruption several Meinberg NTP servers can be installed in
the same network to obtain redundancy.
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3.1 Network Configuration Concept
The LANTIME system supports a wide range of different network environments due to its flexible and powerful
network configuration concept. A separation between physical and logical ("virtual") interface configurations
covers almost all possible requirements for datacenters, telecommunication backhaul networks and industrial
network environments.
Each LANTIME server has at least one physical ethernet interface which is provided by the CPU module
(lan0). Additional network interfaces can be provided by network expansion cards (LNE or TSU cards) or on
backplanes (depending on model). These additional physical interfaces can be used to provide synchronization
services to multiple physical network segments, to separate management and synchronization networks or to
combine multiple ethernet interfaces to form redundant connections ("bonding"). The 6th generation of LANTIME
firmware (LTOS6) can manage up to 99 physical network interfaces as a theoretical maxmium.
Configuration of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses is done based on logical interface configurations. Each logical
interface is assigned to one physical ethernet port and can be configured to use one IEEE 802.1q VLAN ID. The
current firmware version supports up to 99 logical interfaces per server and all of those could be theoretically
assigned to a single physical port.
The network ports of TSU modules (for PTP and Hardware-NTP) are not providing this logical interface
functionality and are limited, at least in the current firmware version, to one IPv4/IPv6 address and one VLAN
ID per physical interface. Redundancy and connectivity to multiple network segments and VLANs can be
achieved by adding multiple TSU cards in a system.
For each logical interface the available netwokr services for synchronization (NTP, TIME, ..) and manage-
ment (HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, SNMP, TELNET, ...) can be enabled/disabled individually. This allows to only
provide synchronization on one IP address and remote access the unit for management tasks over a different IP
address.
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