28 TimeProvider 2300/2700 User’s Guide 098-00564-000 Revision A3 – July, 2013
Chapter 1 Overview
Physical Description
Communications Connections
The TimeProvider 2300/2700 can be controlled through either the Ethernet
Management port or the serial port.
Ethernet Management Port
The Ethernet Management port on the front panel of the TimeProvider 2300/2700 is
a standard 10/100/1000 Base-T shielded RJ-45 receptacle. To connect the
TimeProvider 2300/2700 to an Ethernet network, use a standard twisted-pair
Ethernet RJ-45 cable (CAT5 minimum).
Serial (Craft) Port
The serial port connection is made through a DB-9 female connector on the front
panel of the TimeProvider 2300/2700. This port, which supports a baud rate of
57.6k (57600-8-1-N-1), allows you to connect to a terminal or computer using a
terminal emulation software package. When connecting to this port, use a shielded
serial direct connect cable.
Figure 1-5 shows the DB-9 female connector for the serial port.
Figure 1-5. Serial Port Connector
Input Connections
GNSS Connection
The TimeProvider 2700 features an SMA connector for input from GPS or
GLONASS navigation satellites to provide a frequency and time reference. GNSS is
not available on the TImeProvider 2300.
Figure 1-6. GNSS Input Connection