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Meinberg LANTIME User Manual

Meinberg LANTIME
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Technical Information
Operating Instructions
LANTIME /
SHSPZF
ETX BGT

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Meinberg LANTIME Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryNTP Time Server
ProtocolsNTP, SNTP
SynchronizationGPS, GLONASS
Form FactorRack-mountable
RedundancyOptional redundant power supply
TypeNetwork Time Server
Operating Temperature0°C to 50°C
GPS ReceiverYes, integrated GPS receiver (GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou optional)

Summary

Contact Information

Quick Start

NTP-Timeserver LANTIME/SHS

Modes Of Operation

Explains operational states, synchronization, and failure modes of the LANTIME/SHS system.

The Modular System LANTIME

Supported Network Services

Lists network protocols and services supported by the LANTIME unit for connectivity.

Additional Features and Options

Details extra functionalities and hardware options enhancing LANTIME capabilities.

User Interface

Explains methods for interacting with and controlling the LANTIME system.

Options

Outlines optional hardware extensions and configurations available for LANTIME.

Why to use a Network Timeserver

Network Time Protocol (NTP)

NTP Target

NTP-Client Installation

GPS satellite controlled clock

GPS167 Features

Describes the hardware features and specifications of the GPS167 receiver.

Time Zone and Daylight Saving

Explains how LANTIME handles time zones and daylight saving adjustments.

Mounting the GPS Antenna

Assembly with CN-UB/E

Provides instructions for assembling the GPS antenna with the CN-UB/E component.

Antenna Short-Circuit

Details display messages and troubleshooting for an antenna line short-circuit.

General information DCF77 PZF

Features of PZF5xx

Describes the capabilities and specifications of the PZF5xx DCF77 module.

Antenna

Guides on optimal placement and installation of the PZF5xx antenna for reception.

Powering Up the System

Booting the GPS receiver

Explains the startup process and synchronization of the GPS receiver.

Booting the Single Board Computer

Details the initialization sequence for the LANTIME's internal computer system.

Configuration User Interface

The Front Panel Layout

Describes the components and functions of the LANTIME's front panel interface.

Configuration via LC Display

The menus in Detail

Root Menu

Explains the initial display screen and status indicators after system initialization.

Menu SHS State

Shows the status of the Secure Hybrid System and time deviation alerts.

Menu RECEIVER POS.

Displays the current geographical coordinates and position data of the receiver.

Menu SV CONSTELLATION

Provides an overview of visible satellites and their geometric constellation precision.

Menu SV POSITION

Shows detailed information about individual satellites, including elevation and azimuth.

Menu SETUP

Allows users to access and modify system parameters and operational modes.

SETUP SHS Time Limit

Configures the maximum acceptable time difference for the hybrid system.

SETUP LAN PARAMETERS

Sets up network configuration including IP address, netmask, and gateway.

SETUP PZF PARAMETERS

Adjusts specific parameters for the PZF5xx receiver module.

SETUP TIME ZONE

Configures local time zone settings and daylight saving offsets.

SETUP DAYLIGHT SAV ON/OFF

Defines the dates and times for daylight saving transitions.

SETUP SERIAL PORT

Configures baud rate and framing for serial RS232 communication.

SETUP SERIAL STRING TYPE

Selects the format for serial time string output.

SETUP INITIAL POSITION

Sets the initial approximate position to speed up satellite acquisition.

SETUP INITIAL TIME

Allows manual setting of the system's real-time clock for initialization.

IGNORE LOCK

Enables running without antenna by fixing GPS status to SYNC.

INITIATE COLD BOOT

Initializes all GPS data, clearing saved satellite information.

INITIATE WARM BOOT

Forces the receiver into a boot mode to re-read satellite data.

ANTENNA CABLE

Specifies the length of the antenna cable for delay compensation.

Resetting Factory Defaults of the GPS

Resets GPS parameters to factory defaults, clearing memory.

Front panel PZF509

Pilot lamps

Explains the function of the status LEDs on the PZF509 front panel.

Display

Describes the alphanumeric display for status and time information on PZF509.

Control keys

Details the function of the PZF509's navigation buttons.

PZF Menu items

Lists the available menus and information displayed on the PZF509.

The LANTIME configuration interfaces

The web interface

Explains how to access and use the LANTIME's web-based configuration interface.

Configuration: Main Menu

Configuration: Ethernet

Network interface specific configuration

Configures network settings specific to each Ethernet port.

High Availability Bonding

Configures link aggregation for increased network reliability and fault tolerance.

Additional Network Configuration

Configuration: Notification

Alarm events

Sets up different notification types for various system events and errors.

E-mail messages

Configures sender/receiver addresses and SMTP server for email notifications.

Windows Popup Messages

Sets up notifications to be sent as Windows popup messages.

SNMP-TRAP messages

Configures hosts for receiving SNMP traps for status monitoring.

VP100/NET wall mount display

Sets up alarm message display on optional VP100/NET units.

User defined Alarm scripts

Allows defining custom scripts for handling specific events.

Alarm messages

Customizes the text of alarm messages for different events.

Configuration: Security

Password

Manages the administration password for secure access to the timeserver.

HTTP Access Control

Restricts web interface access based on host IP addresses.

SSH Secure Shell Login

Configures secure shell access and key generation for remote administration.

Generate SSL Certificate for HTTPS

Creates or uploads SSL certificates for secure HTTPS connections.

NTP keys and certificates

Generates crypto keys and certificates for secure NTP operation.

SNMP Parameter

Configures parameters related to SNMP agent functionality.

Configuration: NTP

NTP Authentication

NTP AUTOKEY

Configuration: Local

Administrative functions

Provides system management functions like rebooting and manual configuration.

User Management

Manages user accounts, passwords, and group memberships for administration.

Administrative Information

Displays system logs and version details accessible via CLI.

Software Update

Automatic configuration check

Get Diagnostics Information

Web interface language

Configuration: Statistics

Statistical Information

Presents graphical data and statistics on the synchronization process and system performance.

Configuration: Manual

The Command Line Interface

CLI Ethernet

Configures network interfaces and protocols via the command line interface.

CLI Notification

Alarm events

Sets up notification types for various system events via CLI.

E-mail messages

Windows Popup Messages

SNMP-TRAP messages

VP100/NET wall mount display

CLI Security

Password

Manages the administration password for SSH, Telnet, FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS access.

SSH Secure Shell Login

Configures secure shell access and key generation for remote administration.

Generate SSL Certificate for HTTPS

Creates or uploads SSL certificates for secure HTTPS connections.

NTP keys and certificates

Manages crypto keys and certificates for secure NTP operation.

CLI NTP Parameter

CLI NTP Authentication

Configures authentication methods for NTP communication.

CLI NTP Autokey

Manages AUTOKEY feature for NTP client authentication.

CLI Local

Administrative functions

Provides system management operations like rebooting and factory reset via CLI.

User Management

Manages user accounts and group memberships through the CLI.

Administrative Information

Displays system logs and version details accessible via CLI.

Configuration over SNMP

Examples for the usage of the SNMP configuration features

Demonstrates how to use SNMP tools to configure the timeserver.

Further configuration possibilities

Explains advanced SNMP configuration options and daemon customization.

Send special timeserver commands with SNMP

Details commands that can be sent via SNMP to control the timeserver.

Configuration of the timeserver with SNMP: Reference

Provides a reference table for SNMP configuration variables and MIBs.

SNMP Traps

SNMP Trap Reference

Lists and describes SNMP traps sent by the timeserver for event notifications.

Attachment: Technical Information

Skilled/Service-Personnel only: Replacing the Lithium Battery

Safety precautions and instructions for replacing the internal lithium battery.

Technical Specifications LANTIME BGT

Outlines the technical specifications and physical dimensions of the LANTIME BGT.

Safety instructions for building-in equipment

Provides safety guidelines for installing the equipment in an application.

CE-Label

Lists relevant certifications and standards for the device.

Electromagnetic compatibility

Details standards related to electromagnetic emission and immunity.

Rear View LANTIME

SUB-D Connector Assignments

Technical Specifications GPS167

Accuracy of frequency TCXO quartz (standard)

Details the frequency accuracy of the TCXO quartz oscillator.

Technical Specifications GPS167 Antenna

Provides specifications for the GPS167 antenna, including dimensions and power requirements.

Signal Description GPS167

Describes the signals and pin assignments for the GPS167 module.

Rear Connector Pin Assignments GPS167

Lists the pin assignments for the rear panel connectors of the GPS167.

Technical specifications PZF5xx

Signal description PZF5xx

Details the signals and pin assignments for the PZF5xx module.

Rear Connector Pin Assignments PZF5xx

Lists the pin assignments for the rear panel connectors of the PZF5xx.

Technical Specifications LAN CPU

Rear Connector Pin Assignments LAN CPU

Details pin assignments for the rear connectors of the LAN CPU.

VGA, Keyboard Connector Pin Assignments

Specifies pin assignments for VGA and keyboard connectors.

Technical Specifications Power Supply Unit PULS AP 336-505

Time Strings

Format of the Meinberg Standard Time String

Describes the format of the standard Meinberg time string output.

Format of the GPS167 Capture String

Details the ASCII format of the GPS167 capture string.

Format of the SAT-Time String

Explains the format of the SAT-Time string for time synchronization.

Format of the Uni Erlangen String (NTP)

Describes the format of the Uni Erlangen time string for NTP synchronization.

Format of the NMEA 0183 String (RMC)

Specifies the format of the NMEA 0183 RMC string for GPS data.

Format of the ABB SPA Time String

Details the format of the ABB SPA time string output.

Format of the COMPUTIME Time String

Explains the format of the COMPUTIME time string.

Menu Quick Reference

Declaration of Conformity

Manual VP100/NET Display configuration

Global Configuration File

Global Option File

Third party software

Operating System GNU/Linux

Information about the GNU/Linux operating system and its license.

Samba

Details the Samba software suite for Windows network integration.

Network Time Protocol Version 4 (NTP)

mini_httpd

GNU General Public License (GPL)

Timecode (option)

Abstract

Provides a summary of time code transmission and its development.

Principle of Operation

Explains how the GPS167-TC board generates time codes.

Block Diagram Timecode

Illustrates the functional blocks involved in time code generation.

IRIG Standard Format

Details the structure and timing of the IRIG Standard time code.

AFNOR Standard Format

Describes the format and timing of the AFNOR Standard time code.

Assignment of CF Segment in IEEE1344 Code

Explains the bit assignments within the IEEE1344 time code standard.

Generated Time Codes

Lists the different types of time codes that can be generated by the board.

Selection of Generated Time Code

Guides on how to select the desired time code output format.

Outputs

Describes the output signals and formats for time codes.

USB Stick

Menu Structure

Explains the directory and file structure required for USB stick configuration.

Menu Configuration Files

Describes how to define submenus and script files for USB stick operation.

Menu Script Files

Details the purpose and content of script files used with the USB stick.

Keypad locking

Explains how to use the USB stick to lock the Lantime's keypad.

Reference

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