Chapter 1 Overview of the TimeProvider
Functional Description
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Functional Description
The TimeProvider consists of a main shelf and slots for two IOCs and one IMC. One
plug-in Input module and up to four plug-in Output modules complete the main
shelf, which provides up to 32 outputs. The optional Expansion Panel can provide
up to 32 additional outputs, to provide a total of 64 outputs.
This section describes the components and block diagram of the TimeProvider. The
block diagram, shown in Figure 1-6, contains the following major blocks:
Shelf
Input module
IMC
IOC
Output module
Expansion Panel required for ports 33 through 64
TimeProvider Interface Unit (TPIU)
Figure 1-6. Block Diagram of the TimeProvider
Shelf
Both the front-access and rear-access shelf provides a chassis for mounting the
Input module, one IMC, two IOCs, and up to four Output modules. A backplane
provides connections between the modules.