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1. Note The Event Manager software does not change the events on the AllSync Master until the Send button is pressed The schedule Assignments field located in the bottom left corner of the window is used for changing circuit schedules and circuit default durations Bunoous lqno lL Note The first row in the Schedule Assignment field is used for labeling purposes only It does not have any affect on the operation of the AllSync Master This row is intended for you to label your circuits in a fashion that makes sense to you example HS 1 HS 2 HS 3 MS 1 MS 2 MS 3 for high school 1 2 and 3 and Middle school 1 2 and 3 The second row labeled Schedule of the Schedule Assignments field is used for changing the schedule assigned to each circuit labeled above them To change the schedule simply select the appropriate box and type in the schedule you wish to assign and press the send button to update the master Note The Send button will send all changes on the current event manager software open to the master when selected The third row labeled Duration of the Schedule Assignments field is used for changing the default duration assigned to each circuit labeled in the first row Durations can be 1 9 and lt OFF or gt ON Note The Send button will send all changes on the current event manager software open to the master when selected American Time 29 Mic If you have trouble connecting the All
2. ao ggg gt 25 AllSync Master with Static IP Address i Timeserver on the LAN Local Area supporting UDP Daytime Network Server Protocol Inside the Facility Outside the Facility American Time uononpoau uonejeisuj c E o 122 gt o o gt x pu ddy eee User Manual Feature Summary Explanation CONFIGURATION 3 RECEIVE Time The AllSync Master can synchronize its internal Synchronization via another AllSync Master clock to that of another AllSync Master on the internal computer network of a facility or the Public Internet Once properly configured and connected on the network the AllSync Master set up as the client will query the time on the AllSync Master set up as a server The time information provided by this method may not This feature requires an internal STATIC IP be traceable to UTC NIST and is dependent Address to be set up by the network on the accuracy of the other AllSync Master administrator This feature is recommended when multiple AllSync Masters are on a facility s computer ntroduction netvvork This feature does not require access to the Public Internet Installation operating as a timeserver This feature requires the Ethernet option on both client and server AllSync Masters Configuration 3 Receive Time Sync via Another AllSync Master D o o o o Tel gt AllSync Master 1 with Static IP
3. e lt z 2 8 Appendix 10 Feature Summary CONFIGURATION 7 REMOTE CONTROL via a facility s internal computer network This feature is recommended when the AllSync Master is on a computer network and it is desired to operate the unit in a location remote from the user This feature requires an internal STATIC IP Address to be set up by the network administrator This feature does not require access to the Public Internet This feature requires a PC connected to the network This feature requires the PC to be running a Microsoft Windows operating system Win 98 2000 NT XP and Vista are supported and the Remote Control client software must be loaded AllSync Ethernet Option User Manual Explanation One or more AllSync Masters can be accessed remotely from one or more PC s with the Remote Control client software loaded This is especially helpful when the unit is located in a utility or communications room that may not be convenient to access for monitoring and programming All menus and most functions of the AllSync Master can be accessed via Remote Control This feature allows the user to remotely control the unit from a PC connected to the computer network of the facility It is required that the PC be on the same computer network as the AllSync Master Configuration 7 Remote Control via the Internal Network ks mise teme enn ee eam Yi RR Computers on the Local Area N
4. amp jldotnetfx exe 23 698 KB Application 9 30 2003 1 22 PM y settings ini 1 KB Configuration Settings 10 13 2005 2 32 PM ma Setup exe 68KB Application 9 30 2003 1 22 PM i Setup msi 363 Windows Installer P 10 13 2005 2 33 PM American Time AllSync Ethernet Option Installation User Manual b Run the Setup exe file by double clicking it You will see a Welcome screen click Next iz RemoteMaster Welcome to the RemoteMaster Setup Wizard uononpoanu The installer will guide you through the steps required to install RemoteMaster on your computer uoneje1su WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law 2 o 7 ey o o Q iz RemoteMaster xipueddy License Agreement Please take a moment to read the license agreement now If you accept the terms below click Agree then Next Otherwise click Cancel AGREEMENT BETWEEN USER AND Garnet Solutions LLC The Garnet Solutions LLC software is offered to you conditioned on your acceptance without modification of the terms conditions and notices contained herein Your use of the Garnet Solutions LLC Software constitutes your agreement to all such terms conditions and notices MO
5. installation and Operation Manual AllSync Master Clock Ethernet Option american 5 tiME ps oooor Rev 8 Integrated Solutions June 2011 AllSync Ethernet Option User Manual American Time 140 3rd Street South PO Box 707 Dassel MN 55325 0707 Phone 800 328 8996 Fax 800 789 1882 american time com O American Time m User Manual Introductio in ya aa aa add 4 Fe at re Summaries amp Explanmatbnmuaa oed e tette ro idis Rana 4 Installation 13 System amp Network ont a cde sta cand atris aene 13 l un aa b 13 Connecting the Allsyn Master to the DNBOWOEIE ara used pac er 14 the AllS yne Masten Giu saa aa aaa 14 Event Manager orco MED 26 RED nop DI 30 nn Me M 32 Cu a 34 O American Time 3 Introduction Introduction public internet Installation Ethernet Option CONFIGURATION 1 RECEIVE Time Synchronization via the Internet This feature is recommended when the AllSync Master is on a computer network connected to the Public Internet This feature requires an internal STATIC IP Address to be set up by the network administrator D o d z 2 2 8 This feature requires access to the
6. Address Receiving Appendix AllSync Master 2 supporting UDP Daytime Protocol with Static IP Address Transmitting 1 Local Area Network Server Gateway Firewall with inside the Facility Port 13 open Outside the Facility GED een mL OIM i AllSync Master 3 v f Public supporting UDP Internet ss H transmitting Daytime Protocol AllSync Master pen Static IP is outside the Address LAN Transmitting 6 American Time AllSync Ethernet Option Introduction User Manual Feature Summary Explanation CONFIGURATION 4 TRANSMIT Time The AllSync Master can be set up as a Synchronization via the Public Internet timeserver on the Public Internet allowing computers and other devices to retrieve the current time from the unit remotely The time information provided by this method may not be traceable to UTC NIST and is dependent on the timekeeping and or time synchronization of the AllSync Master unit acting as the timeserver The AllSync Master uses the DAYTIME PROTOCOL RFC 867 e This feature is recommended when the AllSync Master is on a computer network connected to the Public nternet and it is desired to query the facility time from this Al Sync Master via a remote PC or another Master connected to the nternet uononpoau This feature can be used to synchronize the time of one facility to that of another even if they are not on the same computer network uonelle sul This feature
7. DAYTIME PROTOCOL RFC 867 The time information provided by this method is directly traceable to UTC NIST Configuration 1 Receive Time Sync via the Internet Computers on the Local Area Network Ri LX xi Cy Li mu a a a EQ Firewall with Port 13 open Public Internet American Time AllSync Ethernet Option User Manual Feature Summary CONFIGURATION 2 RECEIVE Time Synchronization via a computer on the internal network of a facility This feature is recommended when the AllSync Master is on a computer network where Public Internet access may not be available or preferred This feature does not require access to the Public Internet This feature requires an internal STATIC IP Address to be set up by the network administrator This feature requires a network timeserver that supports the DAYTIME PROTOCOL RFC 867 This feature allows the network server to be set up as a facility s Master timekeeper Introduction Explanation The AllSync Master can synchronize its internal clock to any computer acting as a timeserver The AllSync Master will query this network timeserver once per hour to get the facility time using the DAYTIME PROTOCOL RFC 867 The time information provided by this method may not be traceable to UTC NIST and is dependent on the accuracy of the timeserver computer s clock Configuration 2 Receive Time Sync via Internal Network Computers on the Local Area Network
8. Sync Master is configured properly Confirm another device or computer on the network is not using the same Static IP address The Network Administrator should be able to resolve any conflicts If the problem cannot be resolved after following these steps please call Technical Support at American Time amp Signal Co at 1 800 328 8996 American Time AllSync Ethernet Option User Notes User Manual uononpoau uoneje1su 2 o c l gt o m 5 x pu ddy O American Time 31 Appendix A NIST internet Time User Manual Servers nistl ny ustiming org nist1 ni ustiming org niscl pa ustiming org nist1 aol va symmetricom com nistl chi ustiming org nist expertsmi com nist nerservicesgroup com ee ee ae wivv nist gov utcnist colorado edu utcnist2 colorado edu nep nist ldsbc edu nistl v ustiming org nist1 aol ca symmetricom com nistl symmetricom com Note Please reference http tf nist gov tf cgi servrs cgi for the latest NIST Internet Time servers list which includes the status of each server S o EJ Kl D Installation Troubleshooting 32 O American Time AllSync Ethernet Option User Manual server Appendix B Daytime Protocol RFC 867 Specifications This protocol is widely used by small computers running MS DOS and similar operating systems The listens on port 13 and responds to requests in either tcp ip or udp ip formats The standard d
9. Time 19 installation AllSync Ethernet Option User Manual e Now the Setup will perform the installation and you should see the following screen z Allsync Remote Control Installing Allsync Remote Control Introduction Allsync Remote Control is being installed Please wait Installation D 5 o e z 2 8 Appendix ig Allsync Remote Control Installation Complete Allsync Remote Control has been successfully installed Click Close to exit 20 O American Time AllSync Ethernet Option Installation User Manual 3 With installation complete now you can run the Remote Control client software Double click on the ATS Remote Controller icon on your desktop or click Start All Programs ATS then ATS Remote Control 4 Enter the IP address of the AllSync Master you wish to operate remotely in the pulldown box to the left of the Connect button and then click Connect amp Allsync Remote Control File Communication Help Disconnect Not Connected a ge S D 5 x pu ddy 5 Now the AllSync Master should respond and you should be able to see the main screen of the unit as it is displayed on the LCD screen Note The AllSync Master will not connect remotely if not at the main menu screen of the unit The IP address entered in the pull down unit may not have a le
10. configuration should be selected if it is desired to synchronize the internal clock of the AllSync Master to NIST traceable time via the Internet Once properly configured and connected to the Public Internet through a computer network the AllSync Master will query an Internet timeserver once per hour during the 4th minute of each hour to get the correct time using the DAYTIME PROTOCOL RFC 867 The time information provided by this method is directly traceable to UTC NIST 14 American Time AllSync Ethernet Option Installation User Manual Steps for Configuration 1 1 Set up the AllSync master following the instructions in Connecting the AllSync Master to the Network page 14 2 When selecting the Master IP address choose the address of a Server on the Internet supporting the UDP Daytime Protocol RFC 867 A list of these servers is found in Appendix A page 32 3 The unit will automatically retrieve a timestamp from this timeserver every hour during the 4th minute However it is recommended that you test the time synchronization using the following procedure a From the main time screen of the AllSync master press the ADJ button b Press 2 for Automatic Time Adjustment 4 Verify the unit receives the timestamp the unit will display Ethernet Success confirming the timestamp was received 5 a s 3 uonejeisu Configuration 2 RECEIVE Time Synchronization via a computer on the inter
11. helpful when the unit is located in a utility or communications room that may not be convenient to access for programming The Event Manager provides easy entry of events and additional flexibility for event programming This feature allows the user to remotely program the unit from a PC connected to the Internet or the facility s internal network It is not required that the PC be on the same computer network as the AllSync Master if it is connected to the public Internet Communication via the Public Internet requires that Port 40 be open to the Static IP address of the unit and the IP address of the computer being used for remote event programming Steps for configuration 8 amp 9 1 Set up the AllSync master following the instructions in Connecting the AllSync Master to the Network page 14 2 Install the Event Manager client software on the computer s you wish to use to access the AllSync Master for event programming changes Note The Event Manager Software requires NET Frameworks to operate correctly It is included with the USB drive or may be loaded from the internet for newer versions a Insert the USB drive that came with the Ethernet kit into the USB port drive of the computer Open Windows Explorer or other file manager and navigate to the drive letter of the USB drive open file labeled Event Manager Software Setup Name Size Type Date Modified Config ini 2KB Configuration Settings 9 30 2003 1 22 PM
12. requires an internal STATIC IP Address to be set up by the netvvork administrator This feature requires access to the Public Internet via port 13 firevvall may require configuration by the netvvork administrator Bunoous lqno lL Configuration 4 Transmit Time Synchronization via the Internet s s o b a Pe PM Rad se s r r riya ry yib Computers on the Local Area Network L g x pu ddy Transmitting AllSync Master 1 with Static IP Address Local Area Network Server i Firewall with Inside the Facility Port 13 open Outside the Facility Receiving AllSync Master 2 on the Internet with Master IP set to Static IP Address of unit 1 Receiving Computer or other Device on the Internet with timeserver set to Static IP Address of unit 1 American Time 7 Introduction Introduction Installation D o z 2 2 8 F Appendix Feature Summary CONFIGURATION 5 TRANSMIT Time Synchronization via a facility s internal computer network e This feature is recommended when the AllSync Master is on a computer network and it is desired to query the facility time from this AllSync Master via a PC or another Master on the internal network This feature can be used to synchronize the time of one facility or portion of a facility to that of another if they are on the same computer network This feature requires an internal STATIC IP Address to be set up by the network a
13. talk to any other connected computer using the TCP IP protocols Leap Second A second of time as measured by an atomic clock added to or omitted from official timekeeping systems annually to compensate for changes in the rotation of the earth Master Clock In a timekeeping or clock system a device that acts as the source of time The Master clock transmits the time to any number of secondary or slave clocks Master IP Address The value of an address for a timekeeping server on the local computer network or Public Internet Network A group of interconnected computers or other electronic devices capable of transferring data signals with each other NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology The Time and Frequency Division part of NIST s Physics Laboratory maintains the standard for frequency and time interval for the United States and provides official time to the United States NIST also maintains timeservers on the Internet some of which are listed in Table 1 Patch Cable A cable with plugs or terminals on each end of the conductor or conductors used to connect circuits of equipment together Patch cables are used to connect an individual computer or other device to a network The AllSync Master can be connected to an RJ 45 jack with an Ethernet Patch Cable RJ 45 Jack Short for Registered Jack 45 this is an 8 pin or 8 wire modular connector used to attach data transmission devices to standard telephone wir
14. the Internet and it is desired to in a utility or communications room that may operate the unit in a location remote from not be convenient to access for monitoring and the user outside the facility programming All menus and most functions of This feature requires an internal STATIC IP Control Address to be set up by the network This feature allovvs the user to remotely control the unit from a PC connected to the nternet It is not required that the PC be on the same computer network as the AllSync Master uonejeisu This feature requires access to the Public Internet via port 8080 firewall may require configuration by the network administrator This feature requires a PC connected to the Public Internet This feature requires the PC to be running a Microsoft Windows operating system Win 98 2000 NT XP and Vista are supported and the Remote Control client software must be loaded Configuration 6 Remote Control via the internet Computers on the Local Area Netvvork Lu nunu gt k 5 5 x AllSync Master with Static IP Address Unit 1 Local Area Network Server Firewall with Port 8080 open Internet PC on the Internet with Remote Control Software client installed and connected with Static IP address of unit 21 Outside the Facility American Time 9 Introduction Introduction Installation D
15. DIFICATION OF THESE TERMS OF USE Garnet Solutions LLC reserves the right to change the terms conditions and notices under which the Garnet Solutions LLC Software is offered including butpot limited to the charges s O Do Not Agree I Agree American Time 23 Installation AllSync Ethernet Option User Manual d Now the Setup will ask you for an installation folder click Next unless you wish to change the directory where this program is stored ie RemoteMaster Select Installation Folder Introduction The installer will install RemoteM aster to the following folder To install in this folder click Next To install to a different folder enter it below or click Browse Folder Program Files 4TS RemoteMaster Installation Install RemoteMaster for yourself or for anyone who uses this computer O Everyone G Just me D i 5 o o o 2 Zel e Appendix ie RemoteMaster Confirm Installation The installer is ready to install RemoteMaster on your computer Click Next to start the installation 24 American Time AllSync Ethernet Option Installation User Manual f Now the Setup will perform the installation and you should see the following screen i RemoteMaster Installing RemoteMaster uononpoanu RemoteMaster is being installed Please wait uoneje1su el c E o o gt o o gt g When the setup program notifies y
16. Ethernet Option User Manual Steps for Configuration 3 1 Set up the AllSync master following the instructions in Connecting the AllSync Master to the Network page 14 2 When selecting the Master IP address choose the Static IP address of the AllSync Master acting as a server on the internal network supporting the UDP Daytime Protocol RFC 867 The IP address of this Al Sync Master Server can be obtained by viewing the IP address in the COMM menu Use the procedure for changing the communication settings see Connecting the AllSync Master to the Network except do not change the addresses entered in the Server just view and record them The unit will automatically retrieve a timestamp from the other AllSync Master every hour during the 4th minute However it is recommended that you test the time synchronization using the following procedure a From the main menu of the AllSync master press the ADJ button b Press 2 for Automatic Time Adjustment Verify the unit receives the timestamp the unit will display Ethernet Success confirming the timestamp was received CONFIGURATION 4 TRANSMIT Time Synchronization via the Public Internet Introduction Installation This configuration should be selected if it is desired to use the AllSync Master as a timeserver on the Public Internet allowing computers and other devices to retrieve the current time from the unit remotely The time information provid
17. Public Appendix Internet via port 13 firewall may require configuration by the network administrator AllSync Master with Static IP Address Local Area Network Server Inside the Facility Outside the Facility Timeserver on the Internet supporting UDP Daytime Protocol AllSync Ethernet Option User Manual The Ethernet Option for the AllSync Master provides 3 main benefits 1 Network time synchronization via Ethernet the AllSync Master can be configured to send or receive timestamps via internal computer networks or the Public Internet 2 Remote programming via computers connected via Ethernet the AllSync Master user interface can be made available via Windows PC s connected via internal computer networks or the Public Internet 3 Event Programming via computer connected via Ethernet the AllSync Master can be configured to send or receive programmed events via Windows PC s connected via internal computer network or the These 3 distinct features can be used independently of each other or together The following is a more detailed summary of the features of various configurations possible with the Feature Summary Explanation The AllSync Master can synchronize its internal clock to NIST traceable time via the Internet Once properly configured and connected to the Public Internet through a computer network the AllSync Master will query an internet timeserver once per hour to get the correct time using the
18. Schedule Hour i gt M PM Cancel Weekday Event men x inute T Event 0 Schedule Hour n2 PM Cancel Year 2000 2173 Month Minute X Date V eekdayls V eekdayls Sun T Mon Tue Wed Thu Fi Sat Troubleshooting Sun T Mon Tue Wed Thu Fi Sat EE CE sn Clear M F 5 8 Duration Default E Duration Default 1 amp 2 A Event 7 the event number in the event window is fixed to the order entered 1 amp 2 B Hour amp PM the hour box accepts any number but the master will only work correctly for hours 0 23 military time 12am lam 2am 11am 12pm 1 11 1 2 11 12 13 23 The PM checkbox converts 1 12 to PM or 13 23 vvhen checked Note On the event table the hour will always be displayed as military time 1 amp 2 C Minute the minute box accepts any number but the master will only work correctly for minutes 1 59 1 amp 2 D Schedule the schedule box accepts any number but the master will only work for numbers inside the schedule range 0 99 Note Only one schedule can be assigned to each circuit at one time However multiple circuits can be assigned the same schedule 1 amp 2 E Weekday s the weekday s field has a check box for each day of the week The checked day s are the days the event will occur You may use the Clear M F and S S buttons to quickly check and uncheck multiple boxes for speedy eve
19. Sync Master via Ethernet follow these troubleshooting steps Installation Introduction Troubleshooting d 3 o 2 o lt 30 1 Check the Ethernet cable connection to the AllSync Master Make sure the patch cable is securely connected to the Ethernet RJ 45 port and that it is not damaged Have the cable tested or connect another Ethernet device to this cable to confirm proper connection Check for communication between the AllSync Master and a PC running ATS Remote software If there is no communication check the communication settings and confirm compatibility with the local area network discuss with your Network Administrator Confirm that a PC on the network is able to access the Internet or other devices on the same network use a web browser for example If the PC cannot access the Internet then most likely the problem lies with the connection to the Internet If the PC cannot access other computers for example printers or a shared network drive then the network LAN server may be down Change the Master IP address to a different timeserver among those listed in Appendix A Perhaps the timeserver that the AllSync Master is attempting to communicate with is down or not responding quickly enough due to network traffic etc Confirm all Network settings see Connecting the AllSync Master to the Network page 14 and Network Settings page 13 sections of this manual Make sure the Al
20. ading 0 as it is listed in the AllSync unit For example The AllSync IP is listed in the communication menu as 192 168 010 230 however the pull down box must read 192 168 10 230 and not 192 168 010 230 6 To operate the AllSync Master remotely click on the keys represented on the screen by using the mouse on your computer You can also use the following keypad shortcuts NOTE the Remote Control client does not support all types of keyboards 0 9 keys same on keyboard as keypad lt PREV and NEXT gt use right and left arrow buttons on keyboard OK Enter on keyboard BACK Backspace or Minus key on keyboard PROG Plus on keyboard MAN Asterisk on keyboard Operate the AllSync Master in the same way you would if you were at the unit Refer to the Installation Manual for the AllSync Master for instructions 7 When done operating the AllSync Master remotely click on the Disconnect button and close the Remote Control client program Closing the program can be done by clicking on the X in the upper right corner or clicking File Exit using the pulldown menus American Time 21 installation AllSync Ethernet Option User Manual Introduction Installation D 5 o e o 2 8 Appendix 22 CONFIGURATIONS 8 amp 9 EVENT MANAGER One or more Al Sync Masters can be accessed remotely from one or more PC s with the Event Manager client software loaded This is especially
21. ams At the top left corner of the Event Manager window are three pull down menus for top level operation 1 File a New The New selection of the file pull down menu opens a new Event Manager page b Save The Save selection of the file pull down menu saves current Event Manager file in defaulted location with current file name c Save as The Save as selection of the file pull down menu saves current Event Manager file in selected location with selected name d Exit The Exit selection of the file pull down menu exits the Event Manager software when selected 26 American Time AllSync Ethernet Option Installation User Manual 2 Settings a Address The Address refers to the IP address that the Event Manager software will be communicating with when read events or send events buttons are pressed EF 9 3 3 Help a About The help pull down menu identifies information about the software Below the three top level pull down menus in the upper left corner is the Network Communication field This field houses four buttons for communication with the AllSync Master 1 Connect The Connect button initiates connection to the AllSync Master IP address listed in the bottom left corner of the window 6 Note Next to the IP address on the bottom left corner of the window is the communication status Connected or Disconnected 2 Disconnect The Disconnect button disconnec
22. ation Use the static IP address of the AllSync Master when configuring this software 5 Test the client software to ensure the timestamp is received from the AllSync Master Instructions will vary depending on the client software Refer to the instructions included with the software Appendix 16 American Time AllSync Ethernet Option Installation User Manual CONFIGURATION 5 TRANSMIT Time Synchronization via a facility s internal computer network The AllSync Master can be set up as a timeserver on the facility s computer network allowing computers and other devices on the same network to retrieve the current time from the unit over the network The time information provided by this method may not be traceable to UTC NIST and is dependent on the timekeeping and or time synchronization of the AllSync Master unit acting as the timeserver The AllSync Master uses the DAYTIME PROTOCOL RFC 867 Steps for Configuration 5 1 Set up the AllSync Master following the instructions in Connecting the AllSync Master to the Network page 14 2 If you wish to synchronize the AllSync Master to a timeserver follow the steps in Configuration 1 This is optional you can also use the GPS timekeeping option if available 3 Test the communication link between the computer you wish to synchronize and the AllSync Master Instructions for Windows XP a Click Start b Click Run c Type cmd and press OK You should get a c
23. dministrator This feature does not require access to the Public Internet When used with another AllSync Master that unit must also have the Ethernet option AllSync Ethernet Option User Manual Explanation The AllSync Master can be set up asa timeserver on the facility s computer network allowing computers and other devices on the same network to retrieve the current time from the unit over the network The time information provided by this method may not be traceable to UTC NIST and is dependent on the timekeeping and or time synchronization of the AllSync Master unit acting as the timeserver The AllSync Master uses the DAYTIME PROTOCOL RFC 867 Configuration 5 Transmit Time Sync via the Internal Network Computers on the Local Area Network L Transmitting AllSync Master 1 with Static IP Address Local Area Network Server Inside the Facility en Outside the Facility Ly Ly L3 a ee Em LI K Receiving Computer or other Device on the LAN with timeserver set to Static IP Address of unit 1 I O American Time on User Manual Feature Summary Explanation CONFIGURATION 6 REMOTE One or more AllSync Masters can be accessed CONTROL via the Public Internet remotely from one or more PC s with the This feature is recommended when the Remote Control client software loaded This AllSync Master is on a computer network is especially helpful when the unit is located connected to
24. e current date and time This message is sent from the timeserver as a response to any input on port 13 The timeserver closes the connection as soon as the timestamp is sent The AllSync Master is capable of sending and receiving timestamps via UDP port 13 using this protocol Ethernet A very popular technology for networking computers and other devices This communication method is used for transmitting and receiving timing signals with the AllSync Master with Ethernet Option Firewall A network configuration usually both hardware and software that forms a fortress between networked computers within an organization and those outside the organization It is commonly used to protect information such as a netvvork s e mail and data files within a physical building or organization site Gateway A network device or network point that acts as an entrance to another network such as the server through which computers on a local area network access the Internet Gateway IP Address The address value for the Gateway device on the network see Gateway GPS Global Positioning System a constellation of satellites operated by the United States Military US Naval Observatory that broadcast precisely timed signals from space These signals are used for extremely accurate global navigation as well as the distribution of precise time Internet A worldwide system of computer networks in which any one computer can get information from or
25. ed by this method may not be traceable to UTC NIST and is dependent on the timekeeping and or time synchronization of the AllSync Master unit acting as the timeserver The AllSync Master uses the Daytime Protocol RFC 867 Troubleshooting Steps for Configuration 4 1 Set up the AllSync Master following the instructions in Connecting the AllSync Master to the Network page 14 2 If 7 wish to synchronize the AllSync Master to a timeserver follow the steps in Configuration 1 This is optional you can also use the GPS timekeeping option if available Test the communication link between the computer you wish to synchronize and the AllSync Master Instructions for Windows XP a Click Start b Click Run c Type cmd and press OK You should get a command screen d Type telnet followed by a space followed by the IP address of the AllSync Master followed by a space and 13 Example telnet 192 168 10 211 13 e Verify you received a timestamp If not follow the setup in Connecting the AllSync Master to the Network page 14 4 On a computer connected to the public Internet or internal facility network install client software if not already installed that supports the UDP Daytime protocol One such public domain software program is available from NIST and can be downloaded from the Internet at http www boulder nist gov timefreq service its htm Refer to the instructions included with the software for configur
26. etc and the rest of the network h Finally enter the Gateway IP address see Network Settings A gateway IP refers to a device on a network which sends local network traffic to other networks i Press OK when all addresses have been input j Press OK again k Press BACK 2 times to return to the Main Screen Connect the Ethernet patch cable to the RJ 45 port on the left side of the AllSync Master Verify that the unit is sending and receiving packets a Press the PROG button b Press 8 for the COMM menu Enter the unlock code of the unit unless unlock code is disabled Press 1 to view the communication status If Ethernet is enabled the unit will provide an indication on the display If the unit shows that Ethernet is disabled use the BACK key and configure the communication settings again item 3 above f Press 2 to view the status packets sent and received You should see an indication on the unit s display with the number of packets transmitted and received If both these fields show 0 then there is a problem with the communication settings or the network connection Be sure to verify the configuration with your network administrator g Press OK BACK BACK to exit this menu and return to the Main Screen Introduction OQ CL O 0 Installation Troubleshooting Appendix xo Configuring the AllSync Master Configuration 1 RECEIVE Time Synchronization via the Internet This
27. etwork Li AllSync Master unit 21 with Static IP Address 1 Local Area Network Server I inside the Facility ie eee Outside the Facility LI PC onthe LAN with Remote Control Software client installed and connected with Static IP address of unit 1 American Time Introduction AllSync Ethernet Option User Manual Feature Summary Explanation CONFIGURATION 8 EVENT MANAGER via the Public Internet This feature is recommended when the AllSync Master is on a computer network connected to the Internet and it is desired to program the unit in a location remote from the user outside the facility This feature requires an internal STATIC IP Address to be set up by the network administrator This feature requires access to the Public Internet via port 40 firewall may require configuration by the network administrator This feature requires a PC connected to the Public Internet This feature requires the PC to be running a Microsoft Windows operating system Win 98 2000 NT XP and Vista are supported and the Event Manager client software must be loaded One or more AllSync Masters can be accessed remotely from one or more PC s with the Event Manager client software loaded This is especially helpful when the unit is located in a utility or communications room that may not be convenient to access for programming The Event Manager software allows for further flexibility with
28. events and allows for fast easy event programming Configuration 8 Event Manager via the Internet Computers on the Local Area Network i Il Le be bo AllSync Master vvith Static IP Address Unit 81 1 Local Area Netvvork Server Inside the Facility Gateway Firewall with Port 40 open Outside the Facility PC on the Internet with Event Public Internet Manager Software client installed and connected with Static IP address of unit 1 American Time uonejeisu uononpoau s k 5 5 x 11 meen User Manual Feature Summary Explanation CONFIGURATION 9 EVENT MANAGER One or more AllSync Masters can be accessed via a facility s internal computer network remotely from one or more PC s with the Event Manager client software loaded This is especially helpful when the unit is located in This feature is recommended when the AllSync Master is on a computer network Introduction and it is desired to program the unit in a a utility or communications room that may not be convenient to access for programming The Event Manager software allows for further flexibility with events and allows for fast easy location remote from the user This feature requires an internal STATIC IP Address to be set up by the network op event programming administrator prog g Installation This feature does not require access to the Public Internet Th
29. he Event View field The selected view then is displayed on the table in the center of the window Each row in the table is a separate event The order that the events fall in is dependent on the column selected This is done by clicking the gray column heading of the column of sort interest The Event Manager software will then sort the events by that selected column Note The event table is primarily for viewing purposes Removing or deleting events and sorting them for viewing purposes by column are the only functions active on the event table American Time 27 installation AllSync Ethernet Option User Manual To add change or remove events the Event Record field in the bottom right corner of the window provides three buttons 1 Add The add button is used to add new events to the event table When it is selected the Weekday Event or Special Event window will appear depending on the view selected in the Event View field Refer to Installation and Operation Manual and figures below for descriptions of fields in event windows 2 Modify The Modify button is used to change existing events on the event table To modify an existing event click the gray box to the left of the event of interest the event should then be highlighted blue then click the modify button Refer to Installation and Operation Manual and figures below for descriptions of fields in event windows Special Event T o Event
30. ing Commonly used in Ethernet data connections and installed in the AllSync Master for physical connection of the Ethernet port Secondary Clock Also known as a Slave Clock this is a clock that synchronizes its timekeeping to that of a connected Master Clock Server A host computer or host device on a network which shares resources and serves data to client computers or other servers American Time 5 Eth t Opti Glossary of Terms Static IP Address An Internet Protocol network address permanently assigned to an individual machine account or user Subnet Mask a number that helps to define the relationship between the host computers routers switches etc and the rest of the network Synchronization The process of bringing 2 clocks or time sources into phase so their difference is zero In the case of a timekeeping system time synchronization takes place between the master clock and all secondary clocks In addition in the case of the Ethernet timekeeping option the master clock AllSync Master is synchronized to the timeserver so the time output of the master is matched to the NIST time standard Timeserver A system or device that acquires the correct time from a local reference clock and or remote timeservers and will answer time requests from other systems See Server above Timestamp A time mark or notation that indicates the date and the time UTC Universal Coordinated Time A time scale
31. is feature requires a PC connected to the network This feature requires the PC to be running a Microsoft Windows operating system Win 98 2000 NT XP and Vista are supported and the Event Manager client software must be loaded D e lt z 2 8 E Configuration 9 Event Manager via the Internal Network x Computers on the Local Area Netvvork si TOL ld Appendix AllSync Master unit 1 with Static IP Address PC on the LAN vvith mal Event Manager Software client l Local Area installed and Network Server connected with Static 1 Inside the Facility IP address of unit 1 Outside the Facility ee 12 American Time AllSync Ethernet Option Installation User Manual System and Network Requirements The Ethernet option has the following requirements 1 AllSync Master s configured with the Ethernet option 2 Ethernet patch cable and or RJ 45 jack in the vicinity of the AllSync Master unit 3 Ethernet connection to facility s computer network unless used via direct connection and Ethernet cross over cable 4 Public Internet access not needed for all features and configurations Static IP address for the AllSync Master If a firewall is enabled settings which allow traffic on port 13 Time Synchronization por
32. lsync Remote Control Welcome to the Allsync Remote Control Setup Vyizard The installer will quide you through the steps required to install Allsync Remote Control on your computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law American Time AllSync Ethernet Option Installation User Manual c Now the Setup will ask you for an installation folder click Next unless you wish to change the directory where this program is stored z Allsync Remote Control Select Installation Folder uononpoanu The installer will install Allsync Remote Control to the following folder To install in this folder click Next To install to a different folder enter it below or click Browse Folder c Program Filess amp TS sAllsync Remote Control Install Allsync Remote Control for yourself or for anyone who uses this computer uoneje1su Everyone 9 Just me el c E o o gt o o gt eQ x pu ddy d Novv the Setup vvill ask you to confirm the installation click Next is Allsync Remote Control Confirm Installation The installer is ready to install Allsync Remote Control on your computer Click Next to start the installation American
33. month of November the U S changes from DST to ST On November 1 the number will change from 50 to the actual number of days until the time change It will decrement by 1 every day until the change occurs at 2 a m local time when the value is 1 Likewise the spring change is at 2 a m local time when the value reaches 51 L is a one digit code that indicates whether a leap second will be added or subtracted at midnight on the last day of the current month If the code is 0 no leap second will occur this month If the code is 1 a positive leap second will be added at the end of the month This means that the last minute of the month will contain 61 seconds instead of 60 If the code is 2 a second will be deleted on the last day of the month Leap seconds occur at a rate of about one per year They are used to correct for irregularity in the earth s rotation The correction is made just before midnight UTC not local time H is a health digit that indicates the health of the server If H 0 the server is healthy If H 1 then the server is operating properly but its time may be in error by up to 5 seconds This state should change to fully healthy within 10 minutes If H 2 then the server is operating properly but its time is known to be wrong by more than 5 seconds If H 3 then a hardware or software failure has occurred and the amount of the time error is unknown If H 4 the system is operating in a special maintenance mode and both i
34. nal network of a facility This configuration should be selected if it is desired to synchronize the internal clock of the AllSync Master to any computer acting as a timeserver The AllSync Master will query this network timeserver once per hour to get the facility time using the DAYTIME PROTOCOL RFC 867 The time information provided by this method may not be traceable to UTC NIST and is dependent on the accuracy of the timeserver computer s clock Steps for Configuration 2 1 Set up the AllSync master following the instructions in Connecting the AllSync Master to the Network page 14 2 When selecting the Master IP address choose the address of a Server on the internal network supporting the UDP Daytime Protocol RFC 867 The IP address of this server if available should be obtained from the facility s netvvork administrator To verify the timestamp from this server matches the format required by the Al Sync Master perform the follovving steps a Click Start b Click Run c Type cmd and press OK You should get a command screen d Type telnet followed by a space followed by the IP address of the AllSync Master followed by a space and 13 Example telnet 192 168 1 201 13 e Verify the the timestamp has the format JJJJJ YR MO DA HH MM SS TT L H msADV UTC NIST OTM Refer to Appendix B page 33 for a detailed description of this timestamp 3 The unit will automatically ret
35. nt entry 1 amp 2 F Duration the duration pull down box lists all possible event durations Refer to AllSync Master Installation and Operation Manual for detailed information on durations 28 O American Time AllSync Ethernet Option Installation User Manual 1 amp 2G Year Month and Date the year month and Date fill in boxes are specific to the special events event entry The Year fill in box accepts any value however the AllSync Master only has a calendar for the years 2000 2179 and will not operate correctly if outside that range The AllSync Master also accepts 0 for all years The Month fill in box has a pull down box to enter the desired month or all months The Date fill in box accepts any value however the AllSync master will not operate correctly for dates out of range of the selected month s The AllSync Master also accepts 0 for all dates c 1 s 3 WARNING When entering special events the date and weekday fields may both be used but only one will work To prevent undetermined operation only make entries in one field or the other 3 Remove The Remove button deletes the event s selected in the event table To delete an event click the gray box to the left of the event of interest the event should then be highlighted blue and then click the remove button TT Tilz zi L Note American Time and signal recommends saving events on your PC to prevent deletion while making modifications
36. oes not specify an exact format for the Daytime Protocol but requires that the time is sent using standard ASCII charac ters NIST chose a time code format similar to the one used by its dial up Automated Computer Time Service ACTS as shown below VE YR MO DA HH MM SS TT L H msADV UTC NIST OTM where Note http JJJJJ is the Modified Julian Date MJD The MJD has a starting point of midnight on November 17 1858 You can obtain the MJD by subtracting exactly 2 400 000 5 days from the Julian Date which is an integer day number obtained by counting days from the starting point of noon on 1 January 4713 B C Julian Day zero YR MO DA is the date It shows the last two digits of the year the month and the current day of month HH MM SS is the time in hours minutes and seconds The time is always sent as Coordinated Universal Time UTC An offset needs to be applied to UTC to obtain local time For example Mountain Time in the U S is 7 hours behind UTC during Standard Time and 6 hours behind UTC during Daylight Saving Time TT is a two digit code 00 to 99 that indicates whether the United States is on Standard Time ST or Daylight Saving Time DST It also indicates when ST or DST is approaching This code is set to 00 when ST is in effect or to 50 when DST is in effect During the month in which the time change actually occurs this number will decrement every day until the change occurs For example during the
37. om list in Appendix A NOTE IP addresses are a part of the Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP suite of protocols and will be present on every system that is connected to the Internet American Time 13 installation AllSync Ethernet Option User Manual Connecting the AllSync Master to the Network Follow these steps to connect the AllSync Master to the computer network 1 Install the AllSync Master per the unit s instruction manual 2 Install an Ethernet jack near the unit and or run an Ethernet patch cable to the AllSync Master 3 Configure the communication settings see Network Settings above from the AllSync Masters COMM menu a Press the PROG button Press 8 for the COMM menu Enter the unlock code of the unit unless unlock code is disabled Press 2 to change the communication settings Enter the unit s static IP address see Network Settings This is entered as 12 digits for example 192 168 1 100 would be entered as 192168001100 followed by OK In the same fashion enter the IP address of the timeserver or other Master clock acting as a timeserver see Network Settings Note that this server must support the UDP Daytime Protocol RFC 867 to allow for transmitting or receiving timestamps Then press OK g Now enter the Subnet Mask address see Network Settings The subnet mask number helps to define the relationship between the host computers routers switches
38. ommand screen d Type telnet followed by a space followed by the IP address of the AllSync Master followed by a space and 13 Example telnet 192 168 10 211 13 e Verify you received a timestamp If not follow the setup in Connecting the AllSync Master to the Network page 14 4 On a computer connected to the internal facility network install client software if not already installed that supports the UDP Daytime protocol One such public domain software program is available from NIST and can be downloaded from the Internet at http www boulder nist gov timefreq service its htm Refer to the instructions included with the software for configuration Use the static IP address of the AllSync Master when configuring this software 5 Test the client software to ensure the timestamp is received from the AllSync Master Instructions will vary depending on the client software Refer to the instructions included with the software CONFIGURATIONS 6 amp 7 REMOTE CONTROL One or more AllSync Masters can be accessed remotely from one or more PC s with the Remote Control client software loaded This is especially helpful when the unit is located in a utility or communications room that may not be convenient to access for monitoring and programming All menus and most functions of the AllSync Master can be accessed via Remote Control This feature allows the user to remotely control the unit from a PC connected to the Internet or the facility s in
39. ou that installation is complete click Close xipueddy i RemoteMaster Installation Complete RemoteMaster has been successfully installed Click Close to exit Please use Windows Update to check for any critical updates to the NET Framework X O American Time 25 installation AllSync Ethernet Option User Manual 3 With installation complete now you can run the Event Manager client software Double click on the ATS Remote Master icon on your desktop or click Start All Programs ATS then ATS Remote Master 8 Untitled ats File Settings Help Introduction Connect Disconnect Network Connection Event View l Weekday Special Event Hour Minute Schedule Sun Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Duration Installation D o o Zel e FE M Schedule Assignments Event Record ircuit 1 Circuit 2 ji ircuit 3 ircuit 4 ji ircuit 5 ircuit Schedule Tez send lum Dp RN Add Modify Remove Appendix Unassigned i Disconnected 4 When done operating the AllSync Master remotely click on the Disconnect button and close the Event Manager client program Closing the program can be done by clicking on the X in the upper right corner or clicking File Exit using the pull down menus Event Manager Operation The Event Manager operation is similar to most Microsoft Windows based progr
40. rieve a timestamp from this timeserver every hour during the 4th minute However it is recommended that you test the time synchronization using the following procedure a From the main time screen of the AllSync master press the ADJ button b Press 2 for Automatic Time Adjustment 4 Verify the unit receives the timestamp the unit will display Ethernet Success confirming the timestamp was received x pu ddy CONFIGURATION 3 RECEIVE Time Synchronization via another AllSync Master This configuration should be selected if it is desired to synchronize the internal clock of the AllSync Master to that of another AllSync Master on the internal computer network of a facility or the Public Internet Once properly configured and connected on the network the AllSync Master set up as the client will query the time on the AllSync Master set up as a server The time information provided by this method may not be traceable to UTC NIST and is dependent on the accuracy of the other AllSync Master operating as a timeserver This configuration may be useful if the AllSync Master in one building is used as the Master and is the only unit updated either manually or via automatic time synchronization GPS or Ethernet Other AllSync Master units can then be synchronized to it For this configuration an Ethernet cross over cable can also be used for direct connection of one AllSync Master to another American Time 15 installation AllSync
41. t 40 for Event Manager and port 8080 for Remote Programming for the above static IP address 7 Personal computer or laptop with Microsoft Windows 98 2000 NT XP or Vista This computer must have a USB port unless the Remote Control client and Event Manager are downloaded via the Internet or copied by some other method to this computer s hard disk 8 Ethernet Connectivity USB drive provided with Ethernet kit 9 NIST client software available on the NIST website if any personal computers are to be synchronized to the AllSync Master EF 9 m 5 QN VA 6 Netvvork Settings To install the Ethernet option first obtain the following typically available from your computer or network administrator 1 Static IP address that this unit will be configured to Static IP Address fill in below Note that the AllSync Master does not support DHCP 2 Gateway IP address for access to the public internet Gateway IP Address 2 in below if access to timekeeping servers on the internet or remote x pu ddy programming outside the facility s internal network is desired Subnet Mask for the computer network the unit will be Subnet Mask fill in below connected to 4 Master IP address for a timekeeping server on the Master IP Address 77 in below computer network or Public Internet get IP address from Network Administrator or select fr
42. ternal network It is not required that the PC be on the same computer network as the AllSync Master if it is connected to the public Internet Communication via the Public Internet requires that Port 40 be open to the Static IP address of the unit and the IP address of the computer being used for remote operation O American Time uononpoamu uonejeisu E o c E o 122 Ss o m gt o x pu ddy 17 installation AllSync Ethernet Option User Manual Introduction Installation D 5 o e z 2 8 Appendix 18 Steps for Configuration 6 amp 7 1 Set up the AllSync Master following the instructions in Connecting the AllSync Master to the Network page 14 2 Install the Remote Control client software on the computer s you wish to use to remotely access the AllSync Master a Insert the USB drive that came with the Ethernet kit into the USB port of the computer Open Windows Explorer or other file manager and navigate to the drive letter of the USB drive open file labeled Remote Control Software Setup Name Type Date Modified SilinstMsiA Exe Application 9 25 2001 1 05 PM SjlinstMsiw Exe Application 9 11 2001 4 04 PM Application 3 18 2003 11 03 PM Setup Ini Configuration Settings 1 18 2005 4 41 PM iSi setup msi Windows Installer P 1 18 2005 4 41 PM b Run the Setup exe file by double clicking it You will see a Welcome screen click Next is Al
43. that forms the basis of a coordinated distribution of standard frequencies and time signals throughout the world It is often referred to as Greenwich Mean Time GMT or Zulu Time military and aviation O American Time uononpoanu uonejeisu el c 2 o gt o o gt x pu ddy 35
44. ts accuracy and its response time may be degraded This value is not used for production servers except in special circumstances The transmitted time will still be correct to within 1 second in this mode msADV displays the number of milliseconds that NIST advances the time code to partially compensate for network delays The advance is currently set to 50 0 milliseconds The label UTC NIST is contained in every time code It indicates that you are receiving Coordinated Universal Time UTC from the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST OTM on time marker is an asterisk The time values sent by the time code refer to the arrival time of the OTM In other words if the time code says it is 12 45 45 this means it is 12 45 45 when the OTM arrives This information is also available on the Internet at www nist gov pml div688 grp40 its cfm O Ameri can Time uonejeisu el c E o 122 o o gt Q x pu ddy 33 5 Eth t Opti Glossary of Terms c o 2 E Installation Troubleshooting ES 3 o o 2 lt 34 Client A computer or other networked device or a software application that connects to and requests information from a server Daytime Protocol RFC 867 A standard Internet based timekeeping specification that calls for a timestamp to be sent from a timeserver as an ASCII character string containing th
45. ts from the connected master isted in the bottom left corner of the vvindovv 3 Read Events The Read Events button reads events schedules and default durations from the connected AllSync master when pressed The events from the master will display in the Event Manager event table when complete Note Progress is displayed on the bottom middle part of the window while reading or sending events 4 Send Events The Send Events button Sends currently displayed Events schedules and default durations to the AllSync Master x pu ddy Note The Events currently programmed to the AllSync Master will be replaced with events currently displayed on the Event Manager Note American Time and Signal recommends after events have been loaded onto the AllSync Master using this method that the events are sorted by entering the view by dte time selection of the event menu refer to AllSync Operation and Installation Manual The AllSync Master has two types of events 1 Weekday Events A weekday event occurs regularly on one or more specific day s 2 Special Events A Special event occurs on one or more dates These date s can be one or more fixed date s during the year or one or more floating date s depending on the day of the week The Event Manager software incorporates a table for both types of events To change the event view simply select the type of event you wish to view weekday or special in t

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