Mobatime DTS 4128.timeserver User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DTS 4128.timeserver
Network Time Server

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Certification of the Producer
STANDARDS
The DTS 4128.timeserver was developed and produced in accordance with the EU Guidelines:
2006 / 95 / EC
2004 / 108 / EC
96 / 48 / EC
References to the Instruction Manual
1. The information in this Instruction Manual can be changed at any time without notice.
The current version is available for download on www.mobatime.com.
2. The device software is continuously being optimized and supplemented with new options. For this
reason, the newest software version can be obtained from the Mobatime website.
3. This Instruction Manual has been composed with the utmost care, in order to explain all details in
respect of the operation of the product. Should you, nevertheless, have questions or discover errors in
this Manual, please contact us.
4. We do not answer for direct or indirect damages, which could occur, when using this Manual.
5. Please read the instructions carefully and only start setting-up the product, after you have correctly
understood all the information for the installation and operation.
6. The installation must only be carried out by skilled staff.
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Overview
1Safety..............................................................................................................................................5
2Maintenance....................................................................................................................................7
3General Information: Introduction....................................................................................................8
4Displays ........................................................................................................................................12
5Installation.....................................................................................................................................13
6Operation ......................................................................................................................................15
7Updates.........................................................................................................................................49
8Time administration.......................................................................................................................52
9SNMP............................................................................................................................................56
APPENDIX
AConnection diagrams ....................................................................................................................61
BTime zone table.............................................................................................................................64
CAlarm list .......................................................................................................................................66
DTroubleshooting.............................................................................................................................68
ECopyright notice ............................................................................................................................69
FTechnical data...............................................................................................................................72
GIndex.............................................................................................................................................74
HConnection table (to fill in).............................................................................................................76

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Table of contents
1Safety............................................................5
1.1 Safety instructions....................................... 5
1.2 Symbols and Signal Words used in this
Instruction Manual....................................... 5
1.3 Intended Use............................................... 5
1.4 Observe operating safety!........................... 6
1.5 Consider the installation site!...................... 6
1.6 Please observe the electromagnetic
compatibility!................................................ 6
1.7 Network security.......................................... 6
2Maintenance..................................................7
2.1 Troubleshooting: Repairs............................ 7
2.2 Cleaning ...................................................... 7
2.3 Disposing..................................................... 7
3General Information: Introduction..................8
3.1 Scope of Delivery........................................ 8
3.2 Technical Data ............................................ 8
3.3 Introduction.................................................. 8
3.4 Device types................................................ 9
3.5 DTS distributed time system....................... 9
3.6 MOBA-NMS - Network Management
System ...................................................... 10
3.6.1 Overview of the main functions............................10
3.6.2 Device management............................................11
4Displays ......................................................12
4.1 LED displays ............................................. 12
4.2 LED indication back side........................... 12
5Installation...................................................13
5.1 Connections .............................................. 13
5.2 Boot procedure of the DTS
4128.timeserver......................................... 13
5.3 Firmware ................................................... 13
5.4 Basic settings (factory settings) ................ 14
6Operation ....................................................15
6.1 General...................................................... 15
6.1.1 Serial connection....................................... 16
6.1.2 Telnet ........................................................ 16
6.1.3 SSH........................................................... 16
6.1.4 Menu structure .......................................... 17
6.2 MOBA-NMS operation .............................. 18
6.3 Main menu................................................. 19
6.4 Status menu.............................................. 20
6.4.1 Time information and status...................... 21
6.4.2 Time source information............................ 22
6.5 Configuration menu................................... 23
6.5.1 Lines.......................................................... 23
6.5.2 DCF – output............................................. 24
6.5.3 NTP slave clocks / time zone server......... 25
6.5.4 Time administration................................... 26
6.5.5 Time source............................................... 27
6.5.6 Time-keeping............................................. 28
6.5.7 Redundant operation................................. 29
6.5.8 NTP server................................................ 30
6.5.9 Manual time set / Leap second................. 33
6.5.10Alarms....................................................... 34
6.5.11Alarm relay................................................ 34
6.5.12Alarm mask ............................................... 35
6.5.13E-mail.........................................................36
6.5.14SNMP traps................................................37
6.5.15General settings.........................................39
6.5.16Network......................................................40
6.5.17Services (network services FTP, telnet,
SSH...) .......................................................41
6.5.18SNMP.........................................................42
6.5.19SNMP V1 / V2c..........................................43
6.5.20SNMP V3...................................................44
6.5.21Time zone selection...................................47
6.6 Maintenance menu ....................................48
7Updates.......................................................49
7.1 Updating images with MOBA-NMS ...........49
7.2 Updating images with FTP.........................49
7.3 Updating applications or configurations.....50
7.4 FTP connection..........................................50
7.5 Save Configuration externally....................51
8Time administration.....................................52
8.1 Time acceptance .......................................52
8.2 Time acceptance from an external source
(DCF or GPS) ............................................52
8.3 Time acceptance from NTP.......................53
8.4 NTP as backup ..........................................53
8.5 Time server................................................53
8.6 Time accuracy, time-keeping.....................53
8.7 Leap second ..............................................53
8.8 Redundant operation of 2 DTS
4128.timeservers .......................................54
9SNMP..........................................................56
9.1 General ......................................................56
9.2 Device configuration with SNMP ...............57
9.3 DTS subagent SNMP notification..............57
9.3.1 Start up [dts4128StartUp] ...................................57
9.3.2 Shutdown [dts4128Shutdown] .............................57
9.3.3 Status changed [dts4128StatusChanged]............58
9.3.4 Configuration changed
[dts4128ConfigChanged].....................................58
9.3.5 Alive notification [dts4128Alive]............................60
9.3.6 Alarm notification [dts4128Alarm] ........................60
APPENDIX
AConnection diagrams...................................61
A.1 Front connections ......................................61
A.2 Connections (rear view).............................62
A.3 Plug-in spring terminals .............................63
A.4 Connection GPS 4500 or DCF 450 ...........63
BTime zone table...........................................64
CAlarm list......................................................66
DTroubleshooting...........................................68
ECopyright notice...........................................69
FTechnical data.............................................72
GIndex ...........................................................74
HConnection table (to fill in) ...........................76

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1 Safety
1.1 Safety instructions
Read this chapter and the entire instruction manual carefully and follow all instructions
listed. This is your assurance for dependable operations and a long life of the device.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe place to have it handy every time you need it.
1.2 Symbols and Signal Words used in this Instruction Manual
Danger!
Please observe this safety message to avoid electrical shock!
There is danger to life!
Warning!
Please observe this safety message to avoid bodily harm and injuries!
Caution!
Please observe this safety message to avoid damages to property and devices!
Notice!
Additional information for the use of the device.
1.3 Intended Use
The DTS 4128.timeserver is a time server for the use in network environments. It can
be synchronized from NTP and be used as NTP server. In addition, it can read the time
from DCF or GPS (e.g. from GPS 4500).
For additional functions, see the device descriptions in chapter 3.
The device is designed for 19" racks and intended to be installed in a 19" cabinet.
Operate the device only in installed condition and with all connectors plugged in.
Use this product only as stated in this instruction manual. Any other use is considered
improper use.
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1.4 Observe operating safety!
•Never open the housing of the device! This could cause an electric short or even a
fire, which would damage your device. Do not modify your device!
•The device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with limited
physical, sensory, or mental capacities or a lack of experience and/or knowledge.
•Keep packaging such as plastic films away from children. There is the risk of
suffocation if misused.
1.5 Consider the installation site!
•To avoid any operating problems, keep the device away from moisture and avoid
dust, heat, and direct sunlight. Do not use the device outdoors.
•The device is designed for 19" racks and should only be operated installed in a 19"
cabinet.
•By operating the device, the heat sinks attached to the sides get warm.
Make sure there is enough air circulation for the heat to dissipate.
The device shuts off when overheated. After it has regained its normal operating
temperature, it will restart automatically. The settings are saved.
Danger! Make sure
that you wait before using the device after any transport until the device has
reached the ambient air temperature. Great fluctuations in temperature or
humidity may lead to moisture within the device caused by condensation, which
can cause a short.
1.6 Please observe the electromagnetic compatibility!
•This device complies with the requirements of the EMC and the Low-voltage
Directive.
1.7 Network security
•The default password shall be changed after the commissioning of the device.
•A reset of the password to default through hardware is not possible.
Using MOBA-NMS the password can be modified.
In case an access via MOBA-NMS is not possible, support effort will be needed or
the device has to be sent back to the factory.
•All unused services shall be deactivated: FTP, Telnet,…
!
Caution!
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Caution!
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Caution!
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Caution!

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2 Maintenance
2.1 Troubleshooting: Repairs
Please read carefully Appendix "D Troubleshooting" if your device does not work
properly.
If you cannot rectify the problems, contact your supplier from whom you have
purchased the device.
Any repairs must be carried out at the manufacturer’s plant.
Disconnect the power supply immediately and contact your supplier, if …
•liquid has entered your device
•the device does not properly work and you cannot rectify this problem yourself.
2.2 Cleaning
•Please make sure that the device remains clean especially in the area of the
connections, the control elements, and the display elements.
•Clean your device with a damp cloth only.
•Do not use solvents, caustic, or gaseous cleaning substances.
2.3 Disposing
Device
At the end of its lifecycle, do not dispose of your device in the regular household
rubbish. Return your device to your supplier who will dispose of it correctly.
Packaging
Your device is packaged to protect it from damages during transport.
Packaging is made of materials that can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly
manner and properly recycled.

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3 General Information: Introduction
3.1 Scope of Delivery
Please check your delivery for completeness and notify your supplier within 14 days
upon receipt of the shipment, if it is incomplete.
The package you received contains:
•DTS 4128.timeserver
•Mounting set for rack mounting consisting of:
- 4 pcs nuts for 19" housing
- 4 screws M6 for the nuts
- 4 plastic discs for screws M6
•Connector set
- 1 * spring terminal 6-pole orange
- 2 * spring terminal 2-pole orange
•2 pcs mounting tools with spring terminals
3.2 Technical Data
See Appendix F Technical data.
3.3 Introduction
The DTS 4128.timeserver is a NTP Time Server for use in network environments. It
can be synchronized by DCF or GPS (e.g. from GPS4500) and act as a NTP server in
a network.
In addition, it can be used as a master clock for NTP slave clocks, synchronized via
multicast with NTP and time zone table.
As a “main“ master clock the DTS 4128 can synchronize further master clocks or other
equipment by synthetic DCF.
The DTS 4128 can send e-mails as well as SNMP traps.
Via SNMP configuration and system status can be requested and the DTS 4128 can be
operated.
To maintain a redundant time source, two DTS 4128 can be linked by an optical link.

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3.4 Device types
Model: Features: Product no.:
DTS 4128.timeserver
According above description with TCXO
(temperature compensated quartz)
205285
DTS 4128S.timeserver Like DTS4128, Siemens version 204732
Device descriptions:
The front plate always has DTS 4128.timeserver printed on it. The precise description
is made on the identification plate on the back.
3.5 DTS distributed time system
The DTS (Distributed Time System) is a system developed by Moser-Baer AG to
connect decentralized master clocks, slave clock lines and time servers. For
communication, standard LAN (Ethernet) is used. The DTS can be centrally operated
and monitored.

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3.6 MOBA-NMS - Network Management System
MOBA-NMS is a software used for central management and inquiry of state and alarm
information. It supports DTS devices as well as all MOBATime analog and digital
network clocks and can handle a network with more than 1000 devices. This software
provides extensive functions for the configuration, installation, back-up / recovery etc.
especially for DTS devices.
True to the DTS concept, MOBA-NMS can be installed multiple times in one network.
With different user rights on the device and software level, the configuration abilities of
different users can be set as required.
For DTS devices, all communication is conducted over SNMP V3. The SFTP protocol
is used for broadcasting files.
3.6.1 Overview of the main functions
The main MOBA-NMS functions for DTS devices and network clocks are listed below:
•automatic device scan over multicast or IP range
•device management using user-defined device groups

see chapter „3.6.2
Device management“
•intuitive user interface with input check for the device configuration
•status / alarm request and display on the device group level
•device firmware update for one or several devices (parallel)
•support for device commands, e. g. reset, restart etc.
•back-up / recovery of DTS devices
•transfer of the whole DTS configuration to another device
•user management with different access rights
•monitor for NTP and time zone packages
•editor for time zone files
•online help
•etc.

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3.6.2 Device management
All MOBATime network devices are displayed in the so-called device view. Here, the
devices can be grouped according to user-defined criteria. For this, the individual
devices can simply be moved to the according groups and sorted using drag and drop.
There is no limit to the number of groups and sub-groups.
Besides the organizational advantages (easier locating, better
overview), a device group has the following advantages:
•commands and device updates can be applied to the
whole group (including sub-groups).
•Alarms and errors of included devices are displayed on
the group level.
•Complete groups can be moved / sorted among
themselves.
The content of the device view can be saved and opened at a
later time. The created structure and breakdown into groups is
preserved.

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4 Displays
4.1 LED displays
Description Color Status Description
Power Green On
Off Mains or DC power supply is in order
No power supply
Alarm Red On
Off The alarm relay signalizes an alarm
No active alarms
Sync Green On
Off
DTS 4128 can read the time from a synchronization
source
Synchronization source is not available
LAN control lamps:
Left
Green Orange Blinking Blinking Network activity No connection to network
Right Yellow Off
On 10 Mbit 100 Mbit
4.2 LED indication back side
1 DC in
2 GND
DTS Link
TX RX
9 Alarm
10 Alarm
3 DCF in+ 4 DCF in-
5 VB+
6 GND
7 DCF out+ 8 DCF out-
24V DC +20/-10%
max: 10W
Description
Color
Status
Description
DCF reception red Blinking DCF (GPS reception)

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5 Installation
5.1 Connections
The connections are specified in Appendix "A Connection diagrams".
Only connect the designated devices to the various inputs and outputs.
5.2 Boot procedure of the DTS 4128.timeserver
The normal booting time of the DTS 4128 is approx. 45 sec. with pre-set IP and 50 sec.
with DHCP. The booting procedure of the operating system is displayed on the serial
console. After that, the ’sync’ control lamp is switched off and only switched on again
when time is received from the time source. Without any connection to a DHCP server,
the first start up can take up to 1 minute. Afterwards, the DHCP option must be set to
"off" in the network settings.
5.3 Firmware
It is recommended to install the current firmware on your device prior to the definite
commissioning. The current firmware can be found under www.mobatime.com 
Customer Data Product Ressources Time Server.

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5.4 Basic settings (factory settings)
General Internal time zone MEZ
Menu password dts
Power single
Language English
Time source Source DCF-GPS (UTC)
Alarm delay for failure off
Stratum auto
Error stratum 12
DCF timeout 24hrs
DCF correction 0ms
Offset per stratum 50ms
Max. offset time ok 50'000us
Time-keeping Mode Catch up
Catch up speed 100'000ns/s
Quartz type 0
Synch only offset 800ms
Redundant operation off
Lines DCF output on, UTC
NTP slave clocks /
Time zone server off
Network DHCP on
Link auto
Hostname DTS4128
Alarm Relay all on
Mail off
SNMP traps off
NW Services SSH on
Telnet on
FTP on
SNMP Modus off
RO-Community romobatime
RW-Community rwmobatime
SNMP Traps Mode off
Trap Community trapmobatime

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6 Operation
6.1 General
Operation occurs via a terminal menu or SNMP. SNMP operation is explained in
Chapter “9 SNMP“. Operation with the terminal menu takes place either via Telnet,
SSH, or via a serial terminal. The serial terminal is particularly used for the first
configuration. After a connection has been set up, the login screen is displayed:
To start the menu, dts must be logged in as user. The standard password is dts.
(Changing the password

see Chapter “6.5.15 General Settings“).
Only one menu can be open at any time. The first menu started has priority. The menu
is automatically closed after 10 min. without operation, and any possible connection via
Telnet or SSH interrupted.
Backspace:
Backspace must be set to "delete“ with the serial terminal:
For example, for HyperTerminal under "File

Properties

Settings - Backspace
sends DEL" must be selected.
Local echo:
Some terminals (serial or Telnet) do not display the characters entered. It is, therefore,
necessary to switch on the "local echo" in the terminal.

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6.1.1 Serial connection
38400 Bauds, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.
Windows 2000, XP, Vista: HyperTerminal
Linux: Minicom
Switch off Xon/Xoff and hardware handshake.
After establishing the serial connection, the menu can be initialized with ENTER.
When rebooting, the boot process will be displayed on the serial console.
Important:
The serial connection should always be disconnected before switching off
the operating PC (exit terminal program or pull out the RS232
).
6.1.2 Telnet
Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, 7: Start

Run

telnet [IP-address]
Password: by default, no password
NetTerm (Shareware)
Linux: Start console and enter “telnet [IP-address]
6.1.3 SSH
Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, 7: e.g. with Putty
Linux: Start console and enter “ssh dts@[IP-address]“

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6.1.4 Menu structure
The current menu is always displayed in the menu title. The menu options show all
the selectable menu functions. Provided the menu item is not a further menu, the set
parameters are displayed. Error messages (e.g. invalid entries) or additional
information to the selected menu items are displayed in the response line. The input
line shows the current input values or options possible. The status line only appears,
when an information has to be displayed, e.g. "An alarm is active".
All entries must be completed with ENTER (Return) (e.g. also ESC).
The menu window can always be exited with Ctrl-C (incl. termination of the Telnet and
SSH connection).
The desired menu can be selected with the relevant number.
The numbers 98 and 99 are always used identically:
1 With 98, the settings entered are saved and the menu exited. Depending on the
change, the DTS 4128, or only partial functions, are rebooted.
2 With 99, all changes to the menu are reversed and the menu exited.
In the menus where data cannot be saved (command 98), the menu is only exited
with 99, but any changes are not saved.
The current menu is updated, without any further entry, with ENTER.
menu title
menu options
parameters
response line
input line (prompt)
status line

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6.2 MOBA-NMS operation
For the configuration of DTS devices via GUI, MOBA-NMS (see chapter „3.6 MOBA-
NMS - Network Management System“) can be used. All configuration possibilities are
subordinated in different configuration pages (called „tabs“). These tabs are connected
to the terminal menu and designated accordingly. Example: The terminal menu
„Configuration Alarms“ can be found in MOBA-NMS under the tab „Alarms“.
Configuration example of a DTS 4801.masterclock:
For further details on the general MOBA-NMS operation, check the integrated online
help (menu „Help Show help“).
Important:
In order for the communication between MOBA-NMS and the DTS
devices to work, SNMP must be activated! Set terminal menu
„Configuration
SNMP SNMP Mode“ to „on“. SNMP is active by
default.
configuration pages
(tabs)

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6.3 Main menu
Menus:
Status: Display of various information regarding operation and environment
See Chapter “6.4 Status Menu“
Configuration: Configuration of the DTS 4128
See Chapter “6.5 Configuration Menu“
Maintenance: Software update, backup and restore
See Chapter “6.6 Maintenance Menu“

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6.4 Status menu
The menu shows various information on the current operating status.
1. Requesting alarm status, display of all the DTS 4128 active errors.
Display of the DTS 4128 alarms (64) on 4 pages. The ALARM DETAIL menu
pages can be scrolled through with ENTER. Active alarms are displayed with a *.
The ALARM DETAIL menu page can be exited with ESC. All DTS 4128 active
alarms are displayed, masking (e-mail, traps, relay) only occurs later.
2. Alarm history display.
Display of the DTS 4128 alarm record, newest alarm first. The ALARM RECORD
menu pages can be scrolled through with ENTER. The ALARM RECORD menu
page can be exited with ESC.
3. Current time and status display. See Chapter "6.4.1 Time Information and Status"
4. Time source information display. See Chapter "6.4.2 Time Source Information"
5. DTS applications software versions display.
6. Linux system software versions display.
7. Power supply information (voltage) display.
8. Current network configuration display.
9. DTS 4128 system information display (internal status, control voltage, quartz..).
This information is for support purposes.