Meinberg SyncFire 1200 User manual

MANUAL
SyncFire 1200
High performant NTP Server
August 8, 2022
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
4 5 6 7 81 2 3
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
500W
500W
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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)
Deutsch

Table of Contents
1 Imprint 1
2 Safety instructions for building-in equipment 2
2.1 Important Safety Information and Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 UsedSymbols................................................. 4
2.3 ProductDocumentation ........................................... 5
2.4 SecurityduringInstallation......................................... 6
2.5 SafetyDuringOperation .......................................... 9
2.6 SafetyDuringMaintenance......................................... 10
2.7 HandlingofBatteries ............................................ 11
2.8 CleaningandCare.............................................. 12
2.9 PreventionofESDDamage......................................... 12
2.10 Return of Electrical and Electronic Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 The Modular System SyncFire 1200 14
3.1 NetworkConfigurationConcept ...................................... 15
3.2 Why to use a Network Time Server? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 Before you start 17
4.1 TextandSyntaxConventions........................................ 17
4.2 RequiredTools ................................................ 18
4.3 AbbreviationList ............................................... 19
5 Installation of the GPS Antenna 20
6 Technical Appendix: GPS Antenna + Accessories 25
6.1 Technical Specifications: Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.2 AntennaShortCircuit ............................................ 27
6.3 Technical Specifications: MBG S-PRO Surge Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.3.1 MBG S-PRO: Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.3.2 InstallationandGrounding..................................... 30
7 Information GNSS Antennas 31
7.1 Installation of the Multi-GNSS Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8 Quick Start 35
9 Booting the GNSS Receiver 36
10 Indicators and Function Keys on the Front Panel 37
10.1ControlElements............................................... 38
11 Available Interfaces for Configuration and Monitoring 39
12 Attachment: Technical Information 41
12.1 Technical Specifications SyncFire 1200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
12.2RearPanelConnectors ........................................... 42
12.3 1000BASE-T Gigabit Network Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
12.410GigabitSFP+............................................... 43
12.5 Antenna Input: GPS Reference Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
12.6 Antenna Input: GNSS Reference Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
12.7TimeCodeAMOutput............................................ 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
Website: https://www.meinbergglobal.com
Email: [email protected]
Date: August 8, 2022
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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 Information and Safety Precautions
The following safety information must be observed whenever the device is being installed or operated. Failure
to observe this safety information and other special warnings or 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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2.2 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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2.3 Product Documentation
Detailed product documentation is 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.
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2.4 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 Protection Class 1 device and
may only be connected to a grounded outlet
(TN system).
•For safe operation, the installation must be
protected by a fuse of a rating not exceeding
16 A and equipped with a residual-current
circuit breaker in accordance with applicable
national standards.
•The disconnection of the appliance from the
mains power supply must always be performed
from the mains socket and not from the
appliance itself.
•Mains-powered appliances are equipped with
a safety-tested mains cable designed for use
in the country of operation 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 readily accessible for the user
so that the mains cable can be pulled out of
the socket in an emergency.
•In accordance with IEC 62368-1, it must be
possible to disconnect the appliance from the
supply voltage from a point other than the
appliance itself (e.g., from the primary circuit
breaker).
•The power supply plug may only be fitted or
dismantled while the appliance is isolated
from the power supply (e.g., disconnected at
the primary circuit breaker).
•Supply cables must be adequately secured
and have an adequate wire gauge size.
Connection Cable Wire Gauge:
1 mm2–2.5 mm2
17 AWG –13 AWG
•The power supply of the device must have a
suitable disconnection mechanism such as a
switch. This disconnection mechanism must
be readily accessible in the vicinity of the
appliance and marked accordingly as a cut-
off mechanism for the appliance.
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2.5 Safety During Operation
WARNING!
Avoiding Short-Circuits
Protect the device against all ingress of solid objects or liquids. Ingress presents a risk of
electric shock or short-circuiting!
Ventilation Slots
Ensure that the ventilation slots are clean and uncovered at all times. Blocked ventilation slots
may cause heat to be trapped in the system, resulting in overheating. This may cause your device to
malfunction or fail.
Appropriate Usage
The device is only deemed to be appropriately used and EMC limits (electriomagnetic compatibility)
are only deemed to be observed if the chassis cover is properly fitted (thus ensuring that the device
is properly cooled, fire-safe, and shielded against electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields).
Switching the Device Off in the Event of a Malfunction or when Repairs are Required
It is not sufficient to simply switch off the device itself in order to disconnect the power supply.
If the device is malfunctioning, or if repairs become necessary, the device must be isolated from all
power supplies immediately.
To do so, follow the procedure below:
- Switch off the device from the unit itself.
- Pull out all power supply plugs.
- Inform the person or department responsible for your electrical installation.
- If your device is connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), it will remain
operational even after pulling the UPS power cable from the mains socket. In this case, you
will need to shut down your UPS in accordance with the user documentation of your UPS
system.
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2.6 Safety During Maintenance
WARNING!
When modifying the device in any way, only use components that are approved for use with
the system. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in violations of EMC or
safety standards and cause the device to malfunction.
When modifying or removing components approved for the system, the force required to
remove the components (approx. 60 N) presents a risk of injury to the hands. Information on
which components are approved for installation can be obtained from Meinberg Technical Support.
The device must not be opened. Repairs to the device may only be performed by the manufacturer
or authorized personnel. Improperly performed repairs expose the user to considerable risk
(electric shock, fire hazard).
- Danger from moving parts. Keep away from moving parts.
- Parts of the device may get very hot during operation. Do not touch the
surfaces of these! Switch off the device and allow it to cool if necessary
before installing or removing any components.
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2.7 Handling of Batteries
WARNING!
The lithium battery on the receiver modules has a life of at least ten years. Should it be
necessary to replace it, please note the following:
Improper handling of the battery can lead to an explosion or to a leakage of flammable liquids or
gases.
•Never short-circuit the battery.
•Never attempt to recharge the battery.
•Never throw the battery into a fire.
•The battery must only be exposed to the barometric pressure range specified by the battery
manufacturer.
•The battery must only ever be replaced with one of the same type or a comparable type
recommended by the manufacturer. The battery must only be replaced by the manufacturer or
an authorized technician.
•Never dispose of the battery in a mechanical crusher or shredder, or in an open fire or
furnace.
Please consult your local waste disposal regulations for information on how to dispose of
hazardous waste.
IMPORTANT!
The battery is used to power components such as the RAM and the reserve real-time backup
clock for the reference clock.
If the battery voltage drops below 3 V DC, Meinberg recommends having the battery replaced.
If the battery voltage drops below the specified minimum, the following behavior may be
observed in the reference clock:
•The reference clock may have the wrong date or wrong date upon power-up
•The reference clock repeatedly starts in Cold Boot mode
•Some of the configurations saved for the reference clock may be lost
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2.8 Cleaning and Care
ATTENTION!
Never clean the device using liquids! Water ingress is a significant safety risk for
the user (e.g., electric shock).
Liquids can cause irreparable damage to the electronics of the device! The ingress of
liquids into the device chassis may cause short circuits in the electronic circuitry.
Only clean with a soft, dry cloth. Never use solvents or cleaners.
2.9 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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2.10 Return of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
ATTENTION!
WEEE Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2012/19/EU
(WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Waste Separation
Product Category: According to the device types listed in Annex I of the WEEE Directive,
this product is classified as "IT and Telecommunications Equipment".
This product satisfies 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
When disposing of your old equipment, please use the national return or collection systems
available to you. Alternatively, you may contact Meinberg, who will provide further assistance.
The return of electronic waste may not be accepted if the device is soiled or contaminated in
such a way that it potentially presents a risk to human health or safety.
Return of Used Batteries
The EU Battery Directive prohibits the disposal of batteries marked with the WEEE trashcan
symbol above in household waste.
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3 The Modular System SyncFire 1200
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.
Product Features:
•Redundant power supply (hot-plug power supply unit)
•Menu navigation via LC display, 4 x 20 characters
•Up to twelve independent RJ-45 network connections 10/100/1000 MBit/s
•Max. supported NTP requests/second:
Multi-core NTP: up to 1,000,000
Multi-threading support developed by Meinberg
•The SyncFire 1200 can be configured to operate in cluster mode
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