syncboxBLUE User Manual (version 1.1)
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1. non inverting and B inverting terminals of each output should be connected to the slave equipment using a suitable cable not supplied When installing the cable care should be taken to ensure that the cable grommet at the data cable exit point is fastened securely and 2 syncboxBLUE GPS RS485 Serial Time Source User Manual Version 1 1 Section 2 Installing the syncboxBLUE any joints in the cable are housed within a water tight enclosure 2 4 Power connection Once the unit has been secured in place and the RS485 output connected power may be applied to the syncboxBLUE The power adapter should be connected to a local mains power supply WARNING ENSURE THE POWER SUPPLY IS OF THE CORRECT VOLTAGE FOR OPERATION WITH YOUR LOCAL MAINS POWER SUPPLY The power adapter and connected cable are suitable for internal use only If the syncboxBLUE is being installed externally a suitable DC power cable extension should be used for the duration of the external cable run The cable extension should be selected by a suitably qualified person When connecting the replacement power cable care should be taken to ensure that the cable grommet at the power cable entry point is fastened securely and any joints in the cable are housed within a water tight enclosure 2 5 Optional syncboxSDC converter The system may be optionally supplied with a syncboxSDC RS485 to RS232 level converter This unit should be connected at the end2. The syncboxBLUE incorporates a high sensitivity GPS engine with excellent interference rejection and low noise operation enabling the system to acquire a GPS lock in low signal areas Please refer to section 2 for installation recommendations and section 3 for details of confirming system operation 1 1 Package contents The syncboxBLUE is supplied with the following component parts e syncboxBLUE GPS RS485 Serial Time source e UK style power adapter User manual 1 2 syncboxBLUE front view The drawing below shows the front view of the syncboxBLUE syncboxBLUE GPS Serial Time Source www worldtimesoluti ee po poog Figure 1 1 syncboxBLUE front view 1 IP66 NEMA 4X polycarbonate 5 RS485 level serial and enclosure with clear cover PPS outputs Status LEDs 6 Case fixing points x4 12V DC power input Cable grommets x2 4 Cover fixings wa ace Table 1 1 syncboxBLUE functions syncboxBLUE GPS RS485 Serial Time Source User Manual Version 1 1 1 2 Installing the syncboxBLUE The syncboxBLUE should be installed in a suitable location following the recommendations in section 2 1 below The system should be securely fixed in place connected to the synchronisation slave system using a suitable cable not supplied and then powered via the supplied power adapter If required the power cable may be extended by following the recommendations in section 2 4 Special care should
3. 3 syncboxBLUE GPS RS485 Serial Time Source User Manual Version 1 1 5 World Time Solutions Limited 1st Floor Barclays House Gatehouse Way Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP19 8DB United Kingdom 44 0 1296 331428 sales worldtimesolutions com www worldtimesolutions com
4. ation or to view a copy of the software licence please visit www worldtimesolutions com LIMITED WARRANTY The syncboxBLUE GPS RS485 Serial Time Source is guaranteed against failure due to faulty parts or workmanship for a period of five 5 years from date of purchase In the event of product failure due to faulty parts or workmanship within the warranty period World Time Solutions Limited at its own discretion will either a repair the product b supply a replacement product c supply a functionally equivalent replacement product or d refund the purchase price of the product The limited warranty will not apply if a the product has not been installed or operated as per our instructions b the product has been modified in anyway In the event of failure the syncboxBLUE should be returned to the manufacturer for inspection and repair Please visit our support pages for further details www worldtimesolutions com support html TECHNICAL SUPPORT To obtain help with the installation or operation of the syncboxBLUE please visit our web site at www worldtimesolutions com support html II syncboxBLUE GPS RS485 Serial Time Source User Manual Version 1 1 1 Introduction The World Time Solutions syncboxBLUE is a highly accurate GPS time receiver The unit is designed to synchronise to the GPS navigation network and provide RS485 level serial time and date information for transmission over long cable runs
5. be taken to follow these recommendations if the unit is to be installed externally 2 1 Recommended installation locations To achieve the most reliable operation the syncboxBLUE should be installed in the following optimum location e On the roof of a building laying flat facing the sky The unit should have a clear unobstructed view of the sky If installation on the roof of the building is not practical one of the following acceptable alternative installation locations may be used e Flat to the side of a building facing the horizon with a partial view of the sky The unit should be installed on the side of the building facing towards the equator e Mounted internally looking out of a non obstructed window The window should be on the side of the building facing towards the equator Ensure the window is not coated with a metallised film as this may disrupt the GPS signals PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SYNCBOXBLUE SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED IN A LOCATION SUSCEPTIBLE TO A DIRECT LIGHTNING STRIKE 2 2 Physical installation The syncboxBLUE should be secured in position using the four 4 5mm 0 178 case fixing points see figure 1 1 Care should be taken to ensure the fixings used not supplied are suitable for the application 2 3 Connecting the RS485 outputs The syncboxBLUE has dual RS485 level outputs to enable PPS and serial timing information to be transmitted over long cable runs in excess of 1 km Both the A
6. munication between the GPS engine and the main processor Red LED illuminates upon detection of a fault condition Table 3 1 Status LEDs 3 2 Serial data format The syncboxBLUE is available with different software versions each generating an RS485 level serial output in a different data format The output data is specified by the customer at time of order This syncboxBLUE has been supplied to output the following serial format 4 syncboxBLUE GPS RS485 Serial Time Source User Manual Version 1 1 A Specifications Typical Performance Specifications PPS accuracy 100 nanoseconds GPS Module Specifications GPS engine 14 parallel channel L1 RF Reception Sensitivity 160dBm tracking 142dBm acquisition autonomous 155dBm acquisition assisted I O Connections Serial ASCII output RS485 level serial data output as detailed in section 3 2 PPS output RS485 level one pulse per second output Power input 12 VDC power input supplied with 230 VAC power adapter Mechanical amp Electrical Specifications Dimensions 158 x 90 x 55 mm 6 22 x 3 54 x 2 17 including removable wall brackets excluding cable grommets E Enclosure IP66 NEMA 4X rated UV stabilised polycarbonate enclosure Light grey body and clear cover Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 30 to 50 C Relative humidity 0 95 noncondensing BS EN 60950 1 2006 BS EN 55022 2006 BS EN 55024 200
7. of the RS485 cable providing RS232 level data outputs All five RS485 OUTPUT terminals on the syncboxBLUE should be directly connected to the corresponding RS485 IN terminals on the syncboxSDC connecting the TXD output syncboxBLUE to the RXD input syncboxSDC The syncboxSDC is supplied with a power adapter similar to the adapter described in section 2 4 above syncboxBLUE GPS RS485 Serial Time Source User Manual Version 1 1 3 3 System operation Once the system has been correctly installed see section 2 and the power adapter connected to the local mains power supply the syncboxBLUE will automatically search for GPS signals For a typical installation system lock from a cold start should take under 10 minutes Once the syncboxBLUE has synchronised to the GPS satellites the unit will automatically output RS485 data Depending on the software version of each individual syncboxBLUE RS485 data may be output before the system has synchronised to the GPS signals 3 1 syncboxBLUE status information The operational status of the syncboxBLUE may be visually confirmed via the status LEDs see figure 1 1 The table below lists the function of the different LEDs C e Power Green LED illuminates continuously when power is applied to the syncboxBLUE and the system is running Lock Green LED illuminates continuously when the syncboxBLUE is synchronised to the GPS satellites Data Green LED flashes to indicate com
8. syncboxBLUE GPS RS485 Serial Time Source User Manual Version 1 1 World Time Solutions World Time Solutions Limited COPYRIGHT 2011 2014 World Time Solutions Limited All Rights Reserved All information contained within this document is the property of World Time Solutions Limited and cannot be used or reproduced by any person or company without written consent from World Time Solutions Limited World Time Solutions Limited reserves the right to make periodic amendments to the information in this document without notice TRADEMARKS All registered trademarks and trademarks are property of their respective owners RoHS COMPLIANCE World Time Solutions Limited works with its suppliers to ensure all products comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances ROHS directive For further information please visit our web site at www worldtimesolutions com rohs html DISPOSAL bd Please dispose of this unit properly To minimize pollution and help protect the environment this unit should be recycled For further information and or to view a copy of the World Time Solutions Limited Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Policy please visit our web site at www worldtimesolutions com recycle html SOFTWARE LICENCE This product contains proprietary World Time Solutions Limited software This software is supplied under the World Time Solutions Limited Software Licence Agreement For further inform
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