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Masterclock NTP100 -SERIES - User Manual

Masterclock NTP100 -SERIES
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NTP100 -SERIES
NETWORK TIME PROTOCOL SERVER
USER MANUAL
www.masterclock.com Tel: 636-724-3666 Fax: 636-724-3776
2484 W Clay St, St. Charles MO 63301
© Masterclock, Inc. Oct-12 Printed in USA

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Masterclock NTP100 -SERIES Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProtocolsNTP, SNTP
Time SourceGPS
Network Interface10/100Base-T Ethernet
MountingRack Mount
TypeNTP Server
Power Supply100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Operating Temperature0°C to 50°C
Dimensions1U, 19" rack mount

Summary

Disclaimer and Advisory Notices

GPS Signal Advisory

Advisory on GPS signal reliability and potential errors for NTP100-GPS.

Time Code Signal Advisory

Advisory on time code signal reliability and potential errors for NTP100-TC.

Introduction to NTP100

NTP100 Family and Features

Overview of the NTP100 series, its models, and core features.

Time Standards: UTC, NTP, GPS

Explanations of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), NTP protocol, and GPS time sources.

Installation Guide

Operating Environment and Antenna Setup

Guidelines for environment, GPS antenna connection, and placement.

Quick Start & Pre-Installation

Pre-Installation Checklist

Required information and preparation before installing the NTP100.

Initial Connections and Operation

Step-by-step guide for connecting and powering up the NTP100.

Quick Start: System Acquisition

GPS and Time Code Acquisition

Processes for acquiring GPS or time code signals for synchronization.

Time Code Input Specifics

Details on time code input impedance, level, and format selection.

NTP100 Operation and Features

Front-Panel Behavior

Description of the front panel display and LED indicators.

Major Features & DHCP;BOOTP

Summary of key features and automatic network configuration using DHCP/BOOTP.

NTP Addressing Modes

Unicast, Broadcast, Multicast, Anycast

Explanation of various NTP packet transmission modes.

NTP100 Configuration Settings

Battery Backup, Reset, and Default Password

Managing RTC backup, factory reset, and default password.

Configuration Methods

WinDiscovery Software and Network Issues

Using WinDiscovery software and troubleshooting communication problems.

Using WinDiscovery

Device Properties and Network Settings

Viewing Device Properties

Viewing summary information about the NTP100 device.

Configuring Network Settings

Configuring IP address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS settings.

Device Settings

Stratum Level Assignment

Advanced Device Settings

Brightness Control and Advanced Configuration

Adjusting display brightness and accessing advanced settings like Telnet and outage handling.

Setting Passwords and Time;Date

Setting the Device Password

Procedures for setting, changing, or removing the NTP100's password.

Manually Setting Time and Date

Manually setting the time and date for the NTP100 unit.

Time Code Configuration Options

Status Monitoring

GPS, Time Code, and Internal Clock Status

Status information for GPS, Time Code, and Internal Clock models.

Terminal Configuration

Device and IP Configuration

Setting Device Name

Setting a unique name for the NTP100 device.

Configuring IP Address Settings

Configuring IP address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS settings.

NTP Server Options

Stratum Levels and Server Port

Assigning stratum levels and configuring the NTP server port.

NTP Broadcast;Multicast Options

Interface and Identifier Configuration

Configuring Telnet Interface

Adjusting Telnet configuration and defining the telnet port.

Setting Reference Identifier

Setting a short identifier for the NTP100 unit.

System Reset and Backup Options

Reset to Default Configuration

Resetting the NTP100 to its factory default settings.

RTC Backup;Time Dissemination Options

Configuring how long the NTP100 serves time during reference outages.

Troubleshooting Tips

RED Text, IP Conflicts, Erratic Behavior

Troubleshooting IP address conflicts, fallback IPs, and erratic device behavior.

Troubleshooting: Communication Issues

Telnet and NTP;SNTP Client Communication

Resolving Telnet connectivity and NTP/SNTP client communication problems.

Troubleshooting: Time and Configuration

Invalid Time and Configuration Loss

Diagnosing invalid time indications and loss of configuration settings.

Troubleshooting: Password and Errors

Lost Password and Bad Password Errors

Solutions for lost passwords and repeated "Bad Password" errors.

GPS Lock Related Issues

Time Code Decoding Issues

Troubleshooting: Incorrect Time;Date

Specifications Overview

Communication Interfaces and Protocols

Details on communication protocols, Ethernet, RS-232, and I/O.

Time Code Input & Power Requirements

Specifications for time code input, impedance, and power needs.

Battery Specifications

Battery types, capacities, and replacement information for NTP100 models.

Physical and Environmental Specs

Physical Dimensions and Antenna Specs

Physical dimensions, weight, and GPS antenna specifications.

Operating and Storage Conditions

Environmental operating and storage temperature and humidity limits.

Compliance Information

Limited Warranty

Warranty Exclusions, Limitations, and Remedies

Details on warranty exclusions, limitations, and customer remedies.