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WHARTON 4860 User Manual

WHARTON 4860
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4850 / 4860 Master Clock
Operating and Installation Instructions
Issue 2.0
Wharton

Questions and Answers:

WHARTON 4860 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWHARTON
Model4860
CategoryClock
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Features

Details the operational capabilities and technical specifications of the master clock system.

Package Contents

Lists all the items included in the product package upon purchase.

Quick Start, FAQ and Programming

Frequently Asked Questions

Addresses common user queries and provides solutions to potential issues.

Programming Menus

Explains the interactive menu structure used to configure the master clock's various settings.

Setting the Time

Provides a detailed step-by-step guide for manually setting the clock's time and date.

Leap Second Insertion

Describes the function for programming leap second adjustments to maintain time accuracy.

System Set-up

Details the general system configuration options available for the master clock.

Installation

Power Supply Connection

Instructions for correctly connecting the master clock to its power source.

Battery Backup

Information on the battery backup system and its operational period.

External Connections

Overview of the input and output ports available on the rear of the unit.

Location Setup

Setting the Location

Procedure for setting the master clock's location to ensure correct time zone referencing.

User Programmable Time Zone

Explains how to define custom time zones and daylight saving changes.

Synchronisation Setup

GPS Synchronisation

Guide to setting up time synchronisation using GPS satellite signals.

488HS and 488B System Installation

Details the installation steps for the 488HS and 488B GPS receiver systems.

MSF and DCF Synchronisation

Covers time synchronisation methods using MSF and DCF radio signals.

Installation

Guidelines for installing the 484 series radio time code receivers.

Alignment

Procedures for aligning radio receivers to optimize signal reception.

w482 Time Zone Setup

Setup Procedure

Step-by-step guide to configuring w482 time zone settings for slave clocks.

RS232 & RS485 Serial Output

Operation

Explains the operation of the serial data output ports for time synchronization.

Setting the Message Format

Procedure for selecting and programming serial output message formats.

Setting the Output Message Time Offset

How to reference serial outputs to local time or UTC.

Serial Setting Mode

Relay Setup

Operation

Describes the functionality and rated capabilities of the relay output.

Setting the Programmable Relay Time

Procedure to program the relay's activation time and operational mode.

Network Configuration (4860net)

Quick Setup

Initial steps for configuring network settings on the 4860net device.

Operation

Explains how the 4860net functions as a Network Time Server.

TCP/IP Concepts

Basic explanation of TCP/IP networking, IP addresses, subnets, and gateways.

Supported Protocols

IRIG Output

IRIG Setup

Configuration options and procedures for IRIG time code output.

Setting the IRIG Signal Time Offset

How to reference IRIG output to location or UTC time settings.

RS485 level IRIG output

Information on using the S1 serial output for transmitting IRIG data.

EBU Output

EBU Setup

Configuration settings for various EBU time code output formats.

Impulse Output

Commissioning

The overall procedure to commission the impulse clock system for operation.

Initial Setup Procedure

Initial setup steps required before synchronising impulse clocks.

Synchronisation of clocks

Procedure to ensure all connected slave clocks synchronise together correctly.

Programming the Impulse time

How to program the correct impulse time for analogue slave clocks.

Starting the Impulses

Procedure to initiate the impulse output signal to the connected clocks.

Visual Indication of Operation and Error status

How to interpret LEDs and displays for impulse output status and potential errors.

Appendix A - Cable Specifications

4850/4860 to 488HS / 488BGPS Interconnection

Cable specifications for connecting to 488HS/488B GPS receiver systems.

4850/4860 to 484 MSF/DCF Interconnection

Cable specifications for connecting to 484 MSF and DCF radio receivers.

4850/4860 to w482 Code Interconnection

Cable specifications required for the w482 time code system.

4860 to Analogue Impulse Clock Interconnection

Cable specifications for connecting analogue impulse slave clocks.

Appendix B - Case Dimensions

4850.R.x / 4860 Case Dimensions

Physical dimensions and mounting details for the 1U rack-mount models.

4850.T.x Case Dimensions

Physical dimensions and mounting details for the table-top models.

Appendix C - Supported Devices

VCRs / Digital Recorders

Lists compatible VCRs and digital recorders for time synchronisation.

Appendix D - NTP Synchronisation Option

Quick Setup

Initial steps for configuring NTP synchronisation on 4860netclient.

Operation

Explains how the 4860netclient utilizes NTP for time synchronisation.

NTP Network Settings Table

Details the network settings specific to NTP synchronisation for the client.

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