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1. tiny EIIE POWERED BY BROADCAST OOLS Installation and Operation Manual Time Sync Plus Firmware Version 1 05 Manual update 10 10 2006 Due to the dynamic nature of product design the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Broadcast Tools Inc assumes no responsibility for errors and or omissions contained in this document Revisions of this information or new editions may be issued to incorporate such changes Broadcast Tools is a registered trademark of Broadcast Tools Inc Copyright 1989 2005 by Broadcast Tools Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed without permission Visit www broadcasttools com for important product update information Time Sync Plus Installation and Operation Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of the tiny TOOLS Time Sync Plus which we will refer to through out the manual as the Time Sync Plus We re confident this product will give you many years of dependable service This manual is intended to give you all the information needed to install and operate the product SAFETY INFORMATION Only qualified personnel should install Broadcast Tools products Incorrect or inappropriate use and or installation could result in a hazardous condition Broadcast Tools Inc is unable to support NON Broadcast Tools software hardware or NON Broadcast Tools computer hardware software problems If you ex2. x 1 12 Plastic enclosure with aluminum end panels 20 lb WEBSITE Visit our web site for product updates and additional information RA 1 Rack Shelf 1 RU USB RS 232 cable adapter 230 VAC CE transformer SPECIFICATIONS e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 Time Sync Plus Installation and Operation Manual LIMITED WARRANTY The term Buyer as used in this document refers to and includes both but only a any person or entity who acquires such an item for the purpose of resale to others i e a dealer or distributor of an item and b the first person or entity who acquires such an item for such person s or entity s own use Broadcast Tools warrants to each Buyer of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools that the item will be free from defects in materi als and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Broadcast Tools if the item is properly installed used and maintained EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES If Broadcast Tools is notified in writing of a failure of any item manufactured by Broadcast Tools to conform to the foregoing Limited Warranty within one 1 year following the date of the Buyer s acquisition of the item and if the item is returned to Broadcast Tools in accordance with Broadcast Tools instructions for confirmation by inspection of the defect which at Broadcast Tools election may include without limitation a requirement that the Buyer first obtain a Retu
3. OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE ANY ITEM SUPPLIED BY BROADCAST TOOLS EVEN IF BROADCAST TOOLS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES WHETHER A CLAIM IS ONE ALLEGING BREACH OF A CONTRACT OR WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT FOR THE VIOLATION OF ANY STATUTORY DUTY THE FAILURE OF ANY LIMITED OR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY TO ACHIEVE ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER CLAIM OF ANY NATURE BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Broadcast Tools Inc 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 USA 360 854 9559 voice 360 854 9479 fax support broadcasttools com e mail www broadcasttools com website LIMITED WARRANTY e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479
4. hour and is user programmable in each of four locations for any minute and second each hour The second output is an active high driver with a 100 ms pulse each second while the third output is a 4800 baud RS 232 serial port providing a time zone adjustable hours minute and seconds time code The forth output provides an active high driver in the ESE TC89 or TC90 serial time code format Indicator LED s are provided to display power valid GPS data programming mode and time sync relay operation The Time Sync Plus is powered by a surge protected internal power sup ply The Time Sync Plus may be rack mounted on the optional RA 1 mounting shelf Each Time Sync Plus is supplied in a small profile plastic enclosure while the Garmin 12 Channel GPS receiver with embedded antenna is housed in a water resistant case and designed to withstand the riggers of outdoor conditions The GPS receiver is supplied with an approximate 10 foot cable longer CAT 5 cable lengths of up to 100 feet may be used Installation Please examine your Time Sync Plus carefully for any damage that may have been sustained during shipping If any is noted please notify the shipper immediately and retain the packaging for inspection by the shipper The package contains the Time Sync Plus 9 VDC 1 amp wall power transformer straight through serial cable and this manual Installation of the Time Sync Plus in high RF environments should be performed with care Shielded cable
5. is suggested for all I O connections All shields and the station ground should be connected to either of the screws on the DB 9 connector It is recommended that all cables connected to the Time Sync Plus be looped through ferrite cores to suppress RF Surge protection with RF filtering such as the Tripp Lite ISOBAR 4 or 6 is also suggested for the wall transformer Enclosure rack mounting The Time Sync Plus plastic enclosure may be rack mounted using the optional RA 1 1 RU rack shelf Apply a short strip of user sup plied Velcro to the bottom of the Time Sync Plus and attach the other mating strip to the surface of the RA 1 GPS Receiver Antenna mounting The receiver must be mounted in an area that has a clear unobstructed view of the sky If the attached 10 foot cable isn t an ade quate length you may attach an additional 100 feet of CAT 5 cable The receiver is equipped with a Metric M3 x 4mm treaded magnetic base use this to secure the receiver to a user provided mounting bracket The receiver may also be secured with a small strip of Velcro Do not allow the receiver to sit in water DESCRIPTION e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 Time Sync Plus Installation and Operation Manual Time Sync Relay connections One SPST relay with Normally Open dry contacts Make your connections as noted on the top cover label T S N O amp T S COM The yellow led will illuminate when the relay is act
6. ivated 1 PPS logic output The 1 PPS output provides an active high 100ms pulse This output may be used to drive clock systems STC Serial Time Code active high logic output Format compatible with the ESE TC89 or TC90 time code GND Use this terminal for all the logic grounds GPS Receiver RJ 45 pin out Pin 1 Unreg 12 vdc to power the older model Garmin GPS 16 receiver Pin 2 Ground Pin 3 Ground Pin 4 GPS Receiver receive data Pin 5 GPS Receiver transmit data Pin 6 GPS Receiver 1 PPS output Pin 7 No connection Pin 8 Regulated 5 Vdc used to power the Garmin GPS 18 receiver 100 ma max Test After the receiver has been connected to the receiver locate the power recep tacle Power 9VAC and insert the power plug of the supplied 9VDC wall trans former We are now supplying a DC power supply for this unit The power led should be lit Allow at least 10 minutes for the receiver to acquire the required satel lites When the Time Sync Plus is receiving valid GPS time data the power LED will flash at a one pulse per second rate e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 WEBSITE Visit our web site for product updates and additional information beware Proban INSTALLATION Time Sync Plus Installation and Operation Manual Setup The Time Sync Plus has four contact closures available each hour The unit comes from the factory with preprogrammed c
7. losures at 12 00 22 00 42 00 and 54 30 and any or the user if desired can change all of these defaults to other times As few as one or as many as four closures each hour can be employed depending on the user requirements To enter the program mode follow the steps below Connect the supplied serial cable between the PC s COM port and the Time Syncs RS 232 GPS amp PGM PORT female DB 9 connector Start HyperTerminal and configure for 4800 baud stop bit no parity flow control to none emulation to ANSI and ASCII setup check to the box echo typed charac ters locally If HyperTerminal has been configured correctly you should see the time displayed each second Engage the PGM pushbutton on the Time Syncs case using a small non metallic device Verify that the PGM led is illuminated The Time Sync menu should be present along with the factory configured values Make you selection 1 2 3 or 4 followed by the two digit minute and two digit sec ond value NOTE NO colon is required example 5930 Enter a 5 to program the time zone offset followed by 12 or 24 for the output format NOTE The offset is a positive number 00 to 23 It is the value added to local time that equals the GMT hour For example enter 07 if you are in California and your local time is PDT Enter 04 if your local time is EDT If you are in Germany and your local time is one hour ahead of GMT enter 23 example for California using the 24 hour f
8. ormat 0724 If you make a mistake press the ESC key and start over To reload all factory defaults enter a 6 When finished disengage the PGM push button The time display should restart while the red PGM led should extinguish NOTE If one minute elapses with no data entry the Time Sync will time out and exit the program mode You will need to disengage and then engage the PGM push button to reenter the PGM mode There are two data outputs RS 232 with HH MM SS and the ESE TC89 or TC90 format TC89 is the default time code Dipswitch S2 1 OFF To change the time code to TC90 remove power and the cover Locate Dipswitch 2 1 and turn switch 1 ON Reinstall the cover and reapply power Your Time Sync Plus is ready SETUP e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 5 Time Sync Plus Installation and Operation Manual Specifications Relay Logic Outputs Logic RS 232 Connectors Power Requirement Size Weight Options 1 SPST 30Vdc 1 amp 300ms pulse 1 PPS Active high 100ms Serial Time Code ESE TC89 or TC 90 active high logic format Flash Microprocessor with non volatile memory RS 232 8N1 4800 baud Handshaking disabled Logic outputs Relay Plug in euroblock screw terminals Serial Female DB 9 GPS Receiver RJ 45 Power 2 1mm coax connector 9 VDC AC 1 Amp wall transformer supplied Internal power supply surge protected 2 60 x 4 25
9. perience these problems please research your hardware software instruction manuals or contact the man ufacturers technical support department WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP If you have any questions regarding your product or you need assistance please con tact your distributor from whom you purchased this equipment If you would like more information about Broadcast Tools products you may reach us at Broadcast Tools Inc 131 State Street Sedro Woolley WA 98284 USA Voice 360 854 9559 Fax 360 854 9479 Internet Home Page www broadcasttools com E mail support broadcasttools com THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING BROADCAST TOOLS BRAND PRODUCTS e mail support broadcasttools com voice 360 854 9559 fax 360 854 9479 CAUTION Broadcast Tools Products as with any electronic device can fail without warning Do not use this product in applications where a life threatening condition could result due to failure amp NOTE This manual should be read thoroughly before installation and operation WEBSITE Visit our web site for product updates and additional information Goer beware Proban Sa wa ma onan aes m Haren Be TE a a al a a Bsa i oe INTRODUCTION Time Sync Plus Installation and Operation Manual Product Description The tiny TOOLS Time Sync Plus provides four separate GPS time referenced out puts The first is a SPST relay which pulses at 12 00 22 00 42 00 54 30 each
10. rn Authorization number from Broadcast Tools that the Buyer furnish proof of purchase in the form of an invoice and or receipt and that the Buyer prepay all freight charges associated with any return of the item to Broadcast Tools using such freight service as Broadcast Tools reasonably may specify Broadcast Tools will repair or replace the defective item or will refund the purchase price paid by the Buyer for the item Broadcast Tools shall have the exclusive right to choose between these alternative remedies NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW BROADCAST TOOLS AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL ITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THE FOREGOING ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES SHALL BE EXCLUSIVE OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE JURISDICTION TO STATE JURISDICTION NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW NEITHER BROADCAST TOOLS NOR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHATSO EVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF DATAOR INFORMATION COST OF CAPITAL CLAIMS OF CUSTOMERS OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS ARISING OUT OF THE USE
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