TimeTools T300 Manual

T300 T550 NTP Network Time Server
Hardware Installation Guide
Models Covered: T300, T550
Do ument Number: T1201-04
18 November 2020
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Revision History
Date Do . Rev. Changes
27-Jan-17
01-Apr-19
09-Sep-20
18-Nov-20
T1201-01
T1201-02
T1201-03
T1201-04
Initial release.
TimeTools Limited postal address hange.
Updated EC De laration Of Conformity.
Updated warranty terms.
Added validation of reliable earthing aution.
Updated EC De laration Of Conformity.
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Important Safety Information:
Important Safety Information - Read the safety instructions before using this product.
1. Please read the manuals and retain for future referen e. Please follow all instru tions and heed all warnings.
2. Do not use this apparatus near water.
3. Clean only with dry loth.
4. Install in a ordan e with the manufa turer’s instru tions.
5. Do not install near any heat sour es su h as radiators, heat registers, or other apparatus (in luding amplifiers)
that produ e heat.
6. Prote t the power ord from being walked on or pin hed parti ularly at plugs, onvenien e re epta les, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
7. Only use atta hments as spe ified by the manufa turer.
8. The unit has no user servi eable parts inside. Refer all servi ing to qualified servi e personnel. Servi ing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, su h as power-supply ord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or obje ts have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
9. Use the mains plug to dis onne t the apparatus from the AC mains. The mains plug shall remain easily
a essible.
10. To ompletely dis onne t unit power from the AC mains, dis onne t the unit’s power ord from the mains so ket.
To re onne t power, plug the unit’s power ord into the mains so ket following all safety instru tions and guidelines.
11. Never push obje ts of any kind into this produ t through abinet apertures as they may tou h dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that ould result in fire or ele tri sho k.
For PERMA E TLY CO ECTED EQUIPME T, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated
external to the equipment.
For PLUGGABLE EQUIPME T, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
Verification of the protective earthing connection of the socket-outlet by a skilled person is required for the
safe use of the product.
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CAUTIO :
Before installing and onfiguring any T-Series NTP server
applian e, please read the manuals and retain for future referen e.
Please follow all instru tions and heed all warnings.
Full produ t do umentation an be found at TimeToolsLtd. om.
While reasonable efforts have been taken in the preparation of this document to ensure its accuracy, TimeTools Limited
assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions in this manual, or from the use of the information contained
herein.
All claims based on information publicly available at time of printing.
All product or service names mentioned in this document are trademarks of the companies with which they are
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 6
2. Key Features.............................................................................................................................................. 6
3. Scope of Supply......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1. Optional Extras........................................................................................................................................................ 7
4. Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................ 8
4.1. LCD Display............................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.2. Alarm Indi ator......................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.3. USB Port.................................................................................................................................................................. 8
5. Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................................. 9
5.1. Power Inlet............................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.2. Ethernet Ports.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.3. Console................................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.4. GPS/GNSS Antenna Conne tion............................................................................................................................9
6. Installation................................................................................................................................................ 11
6.1. Lo ating the T300 T550......................................................................................................................................... 11
6.2. Antenna Conne tion.............................................................................................................................................. 11
6.3. Conne ting Ethernet.............................................................................................................................................. 11
6.4. Conne ting RS232 Serial Console Cable..............................................................................................................12
6.5. Applying Power...................................................................................................................................................... 12
7. Configuration........................................................................................................................................... 13
8. Certification and Compliance................................................................................................................. 14
8.1. RoHS Complian e Statement................................................................................................................................ 14
8.2. REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006................................................................................................................14
8.3. Environmental Poli y............................................................................................................................................. 14
8.4. EC De laration Of Conformity...............................................................................................................................14
9. Warranty................................................................................................................................................... 16
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1. Introduction
Network Time Proto ol (NTP) an be used to syn hronize the time on network lients, a ross an IP network, to the
orre t time of an NTP time server. TimeTools NTP Servers provide a stratum 1 NTP Time Server for ensuring the time is
orre t a ross an entire network.
The Network Time Server a quires time from the satellite onstellation and distributes time a ross a network using the
TCP/IP Network Time Proto ol (NTP).
2. Key Features
Model T300: 16- hannel, high sensitivity GPS timing re eiver.
Model T550: 32- hannel, multi- onstellation timing re eiver providing re eption of GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and is
Galileo ready*1.
Timing re eiver syn hronises to less than 15 nanose onds (GPS Lo ked).
Can operate with outdoor, indoor or window lo ated antenna, saving on abling osts.
T550: Integrated high-stability TCXO os illator provides holdover during loss of signal lo k.
NTP a urate to less than 3 mi rose ond (3x10-6 se onds) UTC (GPS Lo ked).
Syn hronize in ex ess of 100,000 lients.
Model T300: Single 10/100 Mbit auto-sensing, auto-MDIX Ethernet ports.
Model T550: Dual 10/100 Mbit auto-sensing, auto-MDIX Ethernet ports.
IPv4 and IPv6 Internet Proto ol.
Integrated universal AC mains input PSU for world-wide operation.
Made in UK.
*1 Hardware ready: a firmware update is required to enable the
Galileo onstellation.
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3. Scope of Supply
TimeTools T300 T550 shipment typi ally in ludes the following omponents:
T300 Models:
T300 NTP Time Server Applian e.
T-3040 GPS Antenna.
T550 Models:
T550 NTP Time Server Applian e.
T-3740 GNSS Antenna.
T300 and T550 Models:
MT4-GPS Antenna Mount.
TCX-030 30m (100 ft) RG58 Cable.
IEC Power Lead.
RS232 Serial Console Lead.
Qui k Start Guide.
CD ontaining user-guide, installation guide and white-papers.
3.1. Optional Extras
TCX-010 10m RG58 Cable.
TCX-030 30m RG58 Cable.
TCX-050 50m LMR195 Equivalent Cable.
TCX-100 100m LMR400 Equivalent Cable.
Custom able lengths available on request.
SPP-GPS Multi-strike maintenan e-free surge suppressor
T-AD200-8 GPS Amplifier – 20db
GPS over opti al fibre systems.
GPS Splitters – 2 to 32 way, ompa t or ra k-mount.
Digital NTP Wall lo ks.
Analog NTP Wall lo ks.
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4. Front Panel
The T300 T550 models have the following front panel indi ators/ onne tors: LCD Display, Alarm, USB.
4.1. LCD Display
The T300 T550 are fitted with two line by 40 hara ter ultra-bright ba klit LCD displays for providing status and
onfiguration information to the user. The display typi ally shows urrent time, system time offset ompared to referen e
lo k, NTP status, GPS status and number of satellites urrently in use.
4.2. Alarm Indicator
A red / green bi- olour LED on the T300 T550 front panel indi ates status and fault onditions.
4.3. USB Port
A USB port is provided for onvenient and easy installation of firmware updates. Standard USB flash memory devi es
an be used for firmware updates.
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5. Rear Panel
The rear panel of the T300 T550 models have the following onne tors: Power, Eth0, Eth1 (T550 only) , Antenna,
Console.
5.1. Power Inlet
Power to the applian e is applied via the double-fused IEC power entry inlet. The applian e a epts 100-240 VAC, 50-
60Hz 0.1A. Fuse spe ifi ation is two T 0.315A LBC 250V fuses.
5.2. Ethernet Ports
The T300 models have a single RJ45 10/100 MBit auto-sensing, auto-MDIX Ethernet port labelled Eth0.
The T550 models have dual RJ45 10/100 Mbit auto-sensing, auto-MDIX Ethernet ports labelled Eth0 and Eth1.
Link: 10/100 Mbit, auto-sensing, auto-MDIX
Conne tor: RJ45
Cable Type: CAT 5.0
Modes: Half/Full Auto-negotiation.
5.3. Console
The Console port is a 9-way D-type female RS232 serial onne tion for devi e onfiguration using dumb terminal
emulator. Null modem able supplied for onne tion to standard 9-way PC serial interfa e.
RS232 Console port pin-outs:
Pin 2: RX
Pin 3: TX
Pin 5: GND
The applian e has a se ondary serial port for optional serial time ode output. It is ombined into the same 9-way D-type
onne tor as the onsole port. A ustom serial able is required to utilise the se ondary serial port.
Se ondary RS232 Serial Port pin-outs:
Pin 7: TXB
Pin 8 : RXB
5.4. GPS/G SS Antenna Connection
The GPS/GNSS antenna onne tor is a 50 ohm TNC female onne tor. It a epts a oax able to a 5V GPS/GNSS
antenna. Use only the antenna and able supplied by TimeTools with the T300 T550.
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Conne tor: TNC female, 50 ohm
Cable: Coax, 50 ohm
Antenna Output Voltage: 5VDC
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6. Installation
6.1. Locating the T300 T550
Lo ate the applian e safely in a ra k, on a shelf, or in a upboard. The devi e should not be supported by the atta hed
ables.
The applian e an be mounted into a 19” ra k abinet using standard ra k-mounting hardware.
CAUTIO :
Do not install the T300 T550 applian e where the operating ambient
temperature may drop below 0°C (32°F) or ex eed 50°C (122°F).
6.2. Antenna Connection
The T300 T550 antenna onne tion is a TNC female RF onne tor. It is provided for onne tion of an a tive 5 volt GPS
antenna via a oax able.
WAR I G:
Any lo al installation regulations for outdoor or rooftop mounted
antennas in the ountry where the antenna is installed must be
observed.
Please refer to the GPS/GNSS Antenna Installation Guide (Do ument Number: T1202-01) for further information on
antenna installation.
6.3. Connecting Ethernet
The T300 has a single 10/100 Mbit BaseT RJ45 auto-sensing, auto-MDIX Ethernet port.
The T550 has dual 10/100 Mbit BaseT RJ45 auto-sensing, auto-MDIX Ethernet port.
The auto MDI-X feature, automati ally dete ts the required able onne tion type and onfigures the onne tion
appropriately, removing the need for rossover ables for peer to peer onne tion.
Conne t one end of a CAT-5 pat h able to the RJ-45 network interfa e on the rear of the T300 T550. Conne t the other
end to a port on your network swit h.
Alternatively, the T300 T550 can be connected directly to a host PC Ethernet network port using a CAT-5 patch
cable for configuration purposes.
IMPORTA T:
When first installing the T300 T550 on your network, ensure that no
other devi e on your network onfli ts with the default IP address of
the applian e.
Default IP Address (Eth0): 192.168.3.222
Default IP Address (Eth1): DHCP Client
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6.4. Connecting RS232 Serial Console Cable
The T300 T550 Console port is a RS232 serial port on a standard 9-way D-type onne tor. The onsole serial port an
be used onfigure the devi e from a host PC.
Using the supplied null modem able, onne t the T300 T550 onsole port to the RS232 serial port on a PC.
A terminal emulation program, su h as Hyper-Terminal or Putty, an then be used to onfigure the devi e.
Terminal settings:
Conne t Using: Dire t to COMx (where x is the serial port number)
Bits per se ond: 115200
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow ontrol: None
Terminal Emulation: VT100 / ANSI
Please refer to the T-Series User Guide (Do ument Number T1300-01) for onfiguration information.
6.5. Applying Power
Apply power by inserting the supplied mains able into the IEC inlet at the rear of the NTP server and into an appropriate
AC power sour e.
CAUTIO :
For PERMANENTLY CONNECTED EQUIPMENT, a readily
a essible dis onne t devi e shall be in orporated external to the
equipment.
For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the so ket-outlet shall be installed
near the equipment and shall be easily a essible.
Verifi ation of the prote tive earthing onne tion of the so ket-outlet
by a skilled person is required for the safe use of the produ t.
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7. Configuration
Before onfiguring the NTP server, you will need to a quire the following basi onfiguration information:
IP address,
Network mask,
Default Gateway,
Domain name servers
or onfirm availability of a network DHCP server for dynami networking onfiguration.
The T300 T550 an be onfigured in any one of three ways:
•Over a network using a web browser on a PC onne ted to the same network segment.
•Using a web browser on a PC using a peer-to-peer (dire t able) network onne tion.
•Using a dumb terminal emulator on a PC using a RS232 serial onne tion.
Please refer to the T-Series User Guide (Do ument Number T1300-01) for onfiguration information.
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8. Certification and Compliance
8.1. RoHS Compliance Statement
This do ument ertifies that the produ ts manufa tured by TimeTools do not ontain the substan es listed in the table
below in the on entrations ex eeding the Maximum Con entration Value (MCV).
Substan e Maximum Con entration Value
Lead 0.1% by weight (1000 ppm)
Mer ury 0.1% by weight (1000 ppm)
Cadmium 0.01% by weight (100 ppm)
Hexavalent Chromium 0.1% by weight (1000 ppm)
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB) 0.1% by weight (1000 ppm)
Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDE) 0.1% by weight (1000 ppm)
Produ ts ontaining the substan es listed in the table above, in on entrations below the MCV, are understood to be in
omplian e with Dire tive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Coun il of 8 June 2011 on the restri tion of
the use of ertain hazardous substan es in ele tri al and ele troni s equipment (RoHS Dire tives). The stated
omponents are deemed as ompliant as a ord to definitions given in the dire tives (refer to dire tives). This do ument
also ertifies that the materials de laration as provided by TimeTools is a urate to the best of our knowledge.
8.2. REACH Regulation (EC) o 1907/2006
TimeTools hereby ertifies that to the best of its knowledge, and based on our suppliers’ information, parts and produ ts
produ ed by TimeTools do not ontain any of the substan es referen ed in the urrent list of Substan es of High
Con ern (SVHCs are defined in Arti le 57 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.) in on entrations greater than 0.1% weight
by weight.
8.3. Environmental Policy
TimeTools is ommitted to minimising the risk of any environmental damage or pollution aused by the ompany . We
ensure omplian e with EU Dire tive 2002/96/EC Waste Ele tri al and Ele troni Equipment, more ommonly known as
the “WEEE dire tive”.
The WEEE Dire tive aims to:
Redu e waste asso iated with ele tri al and ele troni equipment.
Improve the environmental performan e of ompanies involved in the life y le of ele tri al and ele troni equipment.
For further information on the WEEE Dire tive or if you would like to arrange the olle tion and disposal of an old,
unservi eable or redundant pie e of equipment that was originally supplied by TimeTools, please onta t TimeTools via
email at info@TimeToolsLtd. om.
8.4. EC Declaration Of Conformity
Please see the EC De laration Of Conformity for TimeTools T300 and T550 models below.
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EU Declaration Of Conformity
Produ t: NTP Network Time Server
Model Numbers: T300, T550
Serial Number: TA51001, 301755
Manufa turer Address: TimeTools Limited.
2 Silverend Business Park, Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill. DY5 3LG. UK.
This de laration of onformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufa turer.
The obje t of the de laration des ribed above is in onformity with the relevant Union harmonisation
legislation:
2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Dire tive.
2011/65/EU Restri tion of the use of ertain hazardous substan es.
2015/863/EU
The following harmonised standards and te hni al spe ifi ations have been applied:
Radio: EN 300 440 V2.1.1
EMC: EN 55032: 2012 +AC: 2013
EN 55024: 2010
EN 61000-3-2: 2014
EN 61000-3-3: 2013
Safety: EN 60950-1: 2006+A2: 2013
EN 62368-1:2014/AC:2015
RoHS: EN 50581:2012
Signed for and on behalf of : TimeTools Limited.
Pla e and date of issue: Brierley Hill, UK, 18 November 2020
Name: Andrew Shinton
Position: Managing Dire tor
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9. Warranty
TimeTools Limited warrants the T300 and T550 applian es to be free from defe ts in material and workmanship during a
three-year period.
TimeTools Limited warrants GPS/GNSS antennas , GPS amplifiers, antenna ables and any integral batteries to be free
from defe ts in material and workmanship during a 12-month period.
The Warranty begins on the date the unit is shipped from TimeTools.
TimeTools’ liability under this Warranty is limited to repairing or repla ing, at TimeTools’ option, the defe tive equipment
and providing upgrade version hanges for firmware. In ase of repair, the produ t must be returned to an authorized
TimeTools Solutions Servi e Centre.
This Warranty does not apply if repairs are required due to a ts of nature beyond TimeTools’ ontrol su h as, but not
limited to, lightning strikes, power surges, misuse, damage, negle t, or if repairs/modifi ations have been made or
attempted by anyone other than personnel authorized by TimeTools.
Disclaimer
IN NO EVENT WILL TIMETOOLS LIMITED BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OF THE WARRANTY. TIMETOOLS LIMITED
DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE.
Repair and Returns
To obtain servi e under this Warranty, onta t TimeTools at the address below during the Warranty period to re eive a
Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and shipping instru tions. Then ship the produ t, transportation prepaid, for
inspe tion.
Ship to:
TimeTools Limited
Attn: RMA XXXXXXX
2 Silverend Business Park,
Brettell Lane,
Brierley Hill. DY5 3LG.
UK.
One-way shipping is the Customer's responsibility. TimeTools will pay the harges to return ship the equipment.
However, if the returned produ t is not found to be defe tive, then the buyer will be liable for all shipping harges. If the
buyer is lo ated outside of the UK, then they will be liable for any duties and taxes payable, if appli able.
TimeTools will not be responsible for dismounting and remounting of the NTP server, for unauthorized returns or for
returns that do not list the RMA number and quantity returned on a pa king list atta hed in plain view on the outside of
the shipping ontainer.
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TimeTools Limited.
2 Silverend Business Park,
Brettell Lane,
Brierley Hill. DY5 3LG.
UK.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: info@TimeToolsLtd. om
Web: TimeToolsLtd. om
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