Quancom CLOCK77/PCI User manual

CLOCK77/PCI
CLOCK77/USB
CLOCK77/ISA
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and duplication of this manual and the utilisation of its contents as well as the software belonging to the product
are permitted only with written permission by QUANCOM.
Wesseling, April 2009
Version 4.3.1

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Index
ChapterI Overview 1
....................................................................................................................................11Introduction
....................................................................................................................................12Our experience is your profit
....................................................................................................................................13Customer Communication
....................................................................................................................................14Changes in this manual and software updates
....................................................................................................................................15 Scope of supply
ChapterII Installation procedures 3
....................................................................................................................................31System requirements
....................................................................................................................................32Safety precautions
....................................................................................................................................43Installation of the DCF-Clock interface board
....................................................................................................................................54Connecting the USB- Module
ChapterIII Technical hardware description 6
....................................................................................................................................61Product Information
....................................................................................................................................72How the CLOCK77 works
....................................................................................................................................73Steps of installation ( only for Clock77 / ISA )
....................................................................................................................................84 CLOCK77/PCI-Express
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Board overview
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Connector of the CLOCK77/PCI-Express
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LED Description
....................................................................................................................................105CLOCK77/PCI (Rev. 4.x)
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Board overview
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Connector to the CLOCK77 receiver-module
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LED Description
....................................................................................................................................136 CLOCK77/USB
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USB Receiver Module
....................................................................................................................................147CLOCK77/PCI (Rev. 3.x)
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Board overview
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Connector to the CLOCK77 receiver-module
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Jumper settings for cards power supply
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LED Description
....................................................................................................................................178CLOCK77/PCI Card (Rev. 2.x)
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Board overview
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Connector to the CLOCK77 receiver-module
....................................................................................................................................199CLOCK77/ISA Card
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Board overview
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JP1: Address jumper for I/O connection in the PC
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D-Sub 9 socket of CLOCK77/ISA, CLOCK77/PCI
ChapterIV Installing drivers and software for the QUANCOM CLOCK77 21
....................................................................................................................................211Installing the CLOCK77/USB
....................................................................................................................................232Installing the CLOCK77/PCI

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....................................................................................................................................253Installing the CLOCK77/ISA
....................................................................................................................................274Installing the CLOCK77/PCI for Windows NT 4
....................................................................................................................................285Installing the CLOCK77/ISA for Windows NT 4
ChapterV Software 29
....................................................................................................................................291Antenna adjustment for the reception of time signals
....................................................................................................................................302The monitor program (only Microsoft Windows)
ChapterVI The Windows 3.1x / DOS Programm 31
....................................................................................................................................321Switch for the DOS program CLOCK77.EXE
ChapterVII Annex 33
....................................................................................................................................331When is the time set?
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The length of my antenna cable is not sufficient
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Attitudes of the time
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ID' s in the event announcement under Windows XP/2000/NT
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Windows XP/2000/NT: Distribution of the time in a Windows network
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Windows XP/2000/NT: Event minutes are overfilled by a large number of inputs
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Windows XP/2000/NT: Error message No.: 2140
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I cannot install the CLOCK77 under Windows 2000
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Windows ME/98/95: Error message “queue was emptied (Code1)”/no receipt
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Possible problems under DOS
....................................................................................................................................372Customer Communication and Help
....................................................................................................................................393Technical support form
....................................................................................................................................404Hardware and Software configuration form
....................................................................................................................................415Dokumentations Formular
....................................................................................................................................436 Trademarks

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1. Overview
1.1 Introduction
Congratulations to your new QUANCOM DCF77 clock-receiver. You’ve chosen a product
whose attributes and functions are showing the state-of-the art.
1.2 Our experience is your profit
We from QUANCOM are specialists in development of hard- and software. QUANCOM has
grown to become one of the leading suppliers of measuring and automation technology to
industry. At our design centres QUANCOM has developed an impressive range of products.
1.3 Customer Communication
QUANCOM wants to receive your comments on our products and manuals. We are also
interested in the applications you developed with our products, and we want to help if you
have problems with them. To make it easy for you to contact us, this manual contains
comment and configuration forms for you to complete. These forms are in chapter ”
Documentation Comment Form”at the end of this manual.
1.4 Changes in this manual and software updates
QUANCOM - products are distinguished by their constant further development. You can see
all the actual information of the changes in the README-file on the installation disk or CD.
You can always get more information and free software updates on our internet website
www.quancom.de
1.5 Scope of supply
·QUANCOM Clock77 (PCI-Card / USB Module)
·QUANCOM Clock-Receiver (only by CLOCK77/PCI)
·QUANCOM Clock CD
Contents on the CD:

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·Driver/ Software for the various operating systems
·Manual
If a component is missing please contact your dealer. QUANCOM reserves the right to
change the extent of delivery without a preliminary announcement.

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2. Installation procedures
2.1 System requirements
·Personal computer: The QUANCOM cards run with all
current Intel and AMD systems
·Bus: Your computer must have the corresponding bus.
(PCI / USB)
In chapter “Technical hardware description” you’ll find more informations about the System
requirements.
2.2 Safety precautions
For the sake of your security and the faultless function of your new QUANCOM board mind
the following advice:
·Before opening the computer please unplug it.
·Computer motherboards and components contain very delicate integrated circuit (IC)
chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you must follow some
precautions whenever you work on your computer. Use a grounded wrist strap before
handling computer components. If you don’t have one, touch both of your hands to a safely
grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case.
·Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the integrated circuit chips, leads or
circuitry.
·Place components on a grounded anti-static pad or on the bag that came with the
component whenever the components are separated from the System.
Modifications, made to the device without explicit permission from
QUANCOM, lead to the loss of the operating permission and the CE
certificate.

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2.3 Installation of the DCF-Clock interface board
Always turn the system power off and remove the power cord from the
wall before installing or removing any device.
Always pay regard to static electricity precautions.
See “Safety precautions”
1. Switch off the computer and the connected devices and unplug them. Static electricity
can destroy your computer and the board!
Discharge yourself as described in chapter ”Safety precautions”.
2. To open your PC you have to detach the four safety
screws on the back of the case with a screw driver.
Then you can pull the cover forwards. If necessary
you must remove impeding cables.
3. The slots are positioned at the rear side of your
computer. Unused slots are covered by a small metal
plate. Search for a free slot, detach its holding screw
and remove the small metal plate belonging to it.
4. Position the extension card into a free slot Pay attention that the card is set firmly in the
slot.
5. Fasten the board with the screw of the small metal plate on the back wall.
6. Close the cover of your computer. Cables, that you detached during the installation,
should now be reconnected.
7. Connect the cable of the board into the slot belonging to it.

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2.4 Connecting the USB- Module
Switch on the PC and start Windows. Install the driver as shown in chapter “Installing the
CLOCK77/USB for Windows XP/2000” or ”Installing the CLOCK77/USB for Windows
ME/98 and after that you safely can connect the USB-Module to the PC. If you do otherwise,
Windows won’t find the drivers and the module won’t work properly.
To locate the USB-connectors of your PC you have to look into the manual of your
motherboard or PC-System. The location varies from model to model.

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3. Technical hardware description
3.1 Product Information
With the CLOCK77 we developed a new product for the PC which can be attached easily to
every computer and provides the atomic exact time-of-day. The deviation is approx. one
second in 300,000 years.
The data from the receiver of the CLOCK77 is processed by a Windows
XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95 background task. There is also a DOS-TSR (Terminate and Stay
Resistant) background program for Windows 3.1x and Dos which processes data from the
CLOCK77 (except the CLOCK77/USB which depends on support of USB through the
Operating System).
After the complete clock code is received, the software adjusts the PC clock to the received
atomic exact time and date value. This means that in the future, the user can ignore the
often reoccurring and disturbing deviations of the PC clock completely. Once connected with
the PC and installed, even the annoying conversion of summer to winter time belongs to the
past. Thanks to the signals from the German Mainflingen, CLOCK77 accomplishes this
function independently.
The receiver module is delivered with one lead, approx. 5m, and a D-SUB plug connector or
USB-connector. All necessary signals and power supply for the module are supplied by the
interface.
The cable of the CLOCK77/PCI + CLOCK77/ISA of receiver can be extended on up to 20m.
For distances more largely we offer an additional CLOCK AMPLIFIER,with which you can
attach the receiver up to 100m far away from the CLOCK77 to 20m.
CLOCK77 is available in three versions: CLOCK77/USB, CLOCK77/PCI and
CLOCK77/ISA.The modules are attached to the PC-Interface-board or to the
USB-connector. All CLOCK77-systems are delivered with driver-support for Windows XP /
2000 / NT / ME / 98 / 95 and DOS / Windows 3.x. For all other Operating systems a sample

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source-code shows the access to the Interface and the CLOCK77. (Except for
CLOCK77/USB which is only supported by Windows XP / 2000 / ME / 98)
3.2 How the CLOCK77 works
After calling up the software CLOCK77, the antenna system receives signals from the
transmitter in Mainflingen. On a certain signal (synchronisation label) the software detects,
that the data for the current time-of-day is now being transmitted. These datas consist of
short and long low-signals and are transmitted for one minute. Afterwards the software
resets the new time-of-day and if necessary the new date on the PC.
3.3 Steps of installation ( only for Clock77 / ISA )
Set the desired port address on the CLOCK77/ISA (see in Chapter ”The CLOCK77 ISA
board”). Switch your PC off, remove the screws, remove the cover and put the slot card into
afree slot. Replace the cover of your computer and fasten the screws. Fasten the receiver to
the socket of the slot card and turn your computer on.
Then start the system and install the software.

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3.4 CLOCK77/PCI-Express
3.4.1 Board overview

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3.4.2 Connector of the CLOCK77/PCI-Express
3.4.3 LED Description
The LED 1 (Configuration LED ) lights until the PCI Express interface is configured. This
happens at the start, until reset the computer or by the operating system.
(LED didn´t light => PCI-Express interface is configured.)
The LED 2 (Access LED) flashes briefly when requests (such as reading, writing) to the
CLOCK77/PCI-Express card.
The LED 3 (PCI-Express failure LED) lights up when the connection to the PCI-Express bus
can not be carried out.
(LED didn´t light => connection to the PCI-Express is ok.)

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3.5 CLOCK77/PCI (Rev. 4.x)
3.5.1 Board overview

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3.5.2 Connector to the CLOCK77 receiver-module

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3.5.3 LED Description
Die LED 1 (Konfigurations- LED ) lights until the Clock77/PCI interface is configured. This
happens at the start, until reset the computer or by the operating system.
Die LED 2 (Access LED ) flashes briefly when requests (such as reading, writing) to the
CLOCK77/PCI Card.

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3.6 CLOCK77/USB
3.6.1 USB Receiver Module

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3.7 CLOCK77/PCI (Rev. 3.x)
Available since May 2003. The card is comparable with the clock 77 PCI ( Rev.2.x )
The attitude between 3,3V and 5V operating voltage is new. It was replaced in the meantime
by the CLOCK77/PCI (Rev.4.x.).
3.7.1 Board overview

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3.7.2 Connector to the CLOCK77 receiver-module
3.7.3 Jumper settings for cards power supply
Semple Jumper settings for 5V power supply
Semple Jumper settings for 3,3V power supply

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3.7.4 LED Description
Die LED 1 (Konfigurations- LED ) lights until the Clock77/PCI interface is configured. This
happens at the start, until reset the computer or by the operating system.
Die LED 2 (Access LED ) flashes briefly when requests (such as reading, writing) to the
CLOCK77/PCI Card.