Symmetricom TimeAnalyzer 7500 User manual

TimeAnalyzer 7500

IEEE 1588 Performance Measurement and

Analysis System

User’s Guide

Revision A – February 2010

Part Number 098-00208-000

Symmetricom, Inc.

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San Jose, CA 95131-1017

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

TimeAnalyzer 7500 Features & Abilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

TimeAnalyzer 7100 Features & Abilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

TimeProvider 5000 PTP Probe Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

TP 5000 Probe Module Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

TimeProvider 500 Client Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Key Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

TP500 Module Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

TimeWatch Probe Module (TA 7500 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

TimeWatch Probe Module Connections (TA 7500 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Chapter 2 Setting Up

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Tools and Equipment for Set Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Unpacking the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

What You Should Have. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Case Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Opening the Case. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Making Power and Ground Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

DC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Connecting DC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Connecting the GPS Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Portable GPS Antenna Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Antenna Placement and Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Connecting LAN and RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

TimeAnalyzer 7x00 Communications Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

LAN Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

EIA-232 Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Connecting PTP Signals to Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Connecting the E1 Reference to TimeWatch Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Connecting E1 Signals to Measure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Connecting 1PPS and 10MHz Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Normal Power Up Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

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Chapter 3 Configuring

Configuring TP5000 Module Using TimeMonitor PDV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Overview of TimeMonitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Functions of TimeMonitor PDV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Entering CLI Commands Manually with TimeMonitor PDV . . . . . . . . . . .53

Configuring PDV to Communicate with TP5000 Probe Module . . . . . . . .55

Setting IP Address for MGMT Port of TP5000 Probe Module . . . . . . . . .58

Connecting to the TP5000 Probe MGMT Port with PDV . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Configuring the TP5000 Probe Module for PDV Measurement . . . . . . . .62

Setting for Free-Run of Internal Rb Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Managing the TP5000 Module’s User Access List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Saving and Restoring Configuration Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Probe-Related Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Recovering From Reset to TP5000 Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Enabling the Probe Option on the TP5000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Enabling Probe Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Setting Up Telnet Firewall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Provisioning TOD Source for TP5000 Probe Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Provisioning the Reference Output for TimeWatch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Provisioning the 10MHz & 1PPS Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Disabling Battery (-48V) B and Holdover Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Provisioning the TP500 PTP Client Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

TimeWatch Probe Module Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Connecting to the TimeWatch Probe Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Configuring the TimeWatch Probe Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Chapter 4 Operating

PDV Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Measuring PDV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

E1 Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

E1 Measurements with TP500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

E1 Measurements with External Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

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Chapter 5 Analyzing

Analysis of PDV Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Analysis with TimeMonitor PDV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Calculations and Masks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Additional Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Analysis of E1 Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Safety Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

ESD Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Diagnosing the IOC - Reading LED Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Diagnosing the IMC - Reading LED Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Working With TP5000 Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Handling Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Inserting Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Removing Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Repairing the TimeAnalyzer 7x00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Removing the IOC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Replacing the IOC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Replacing the IMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Upgrading the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

TimeAnalyzer 7x00 Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

System and Accessory Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Returning the TimeAnalyzer 7x00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Repacking the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Equipment Return Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

User’s Guide Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Obtaining Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Appendix A Specifications and Factory Defaults

TimeAnalyzer 7x00 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

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TP5000 Probe Module Specifications & Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Input Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Clocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

TP5000 Probe Module Factory Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

TP500 Client Module Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Ethernet Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

T1 Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

1.544 MHz Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

E1 Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

2.048 MHz Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Holdover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

TimeWatch Probe Module Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

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Chapter 1 Overview

This chapter provides introductory information for the TimeAnalyzer 7x00.

In This Chapter

 Overview

 TimeProvider 5000 PTP Probe Module

 TimeProvider 500 Client Module

 TimeWatch Probe Module (TA 7500 only)

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Overview

Symmetricom's TimeAnalyzer is an all-in-one test and measurement instrument for

collecting and analyzing IEEE 1588 packet-timing data, as well as analyzing

traditional synchronization signals. This powerful test tool can help you meet the

PTP packet sync performance requirements in every stage of your project:

engineering, network planning, packet-timing deployment and troubleshooting. With

its easy-to-carry portable enclosure, TimeAnalyzer is designed for use in the field,

as well as in the lab.

IEEE 1588 packets may traverse a broad range of networks - such as Ethernet,

Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL), Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON), and

Microwave - under a variety of traffic conditions. By measuring Packet Delay

Variation (PDV), users can characterize a network and determine its suitability for

delivering sync packets. TimeAnalyzer can also measure and analyze traditional

synchronization signals, allowing users to validate the synchronization outputs of

independent PTP clients. Both types of measurements are essential to ensure

reliable synchronization.

Using a hardware time-stamp processor that delivers nanosecond caliber-timing

accuracy, and a comprehensive computation engine, TimeAnalyzer collects PTP

data and analyzes in real-time and off-line graphical displays. Measurements

include Packet Delay Variation (PDV), Minimum Time Deviation (MinTDEV), band

TDEV, percentile TDEV, MATIE, MAFE, and Min Time Dispersion. TimeAnalyzer

also features a set of masks in the packet domain that correspond to the masks in

the synchronization domain, as defined by Telecommunication standards. These

masks help determine if the PTP packet flow delivered over the network meets the

synchronization criteria for the application, and allow TimeAnalyzer to present a

very intuitive and user-friendly PASS/FAIL result for the given conditions.

The six masks available for packetTDEV and packetZTIE analysis cover application

requirements ranging from synchronization interface requirements, to traffic

interface requirements, to wireless backhaul frequency offset requirements. Four of

the masks apply to the packetZTIE calculation and two of the masks apply to the

packetTDEV calculation. The masks are described further in Table 1-1 below:

Table 1-1. Packet-domain Mask Descriptions

Mask Description

TDEVSync.lmt The packetTDEV mask associated with synchronization

interface requirements

TDEVTraffic.lmt The packetTDEV mask associated with traffic interface

requirements

ZTIESync.lmt The packetZTIE mask associated with synchronization

interface requirements

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Overview

TimeAnalyzer can also perform physical-level frequency and phase measurements

using frequency and timing signals delivered through T1, E1, 10MHz, and 1PPS.

TimeAnalyzer generates various performance data, including MTIE, TDEV,

frequency deviation, and fractional frequency offset, which can be compared

against Telecordia, ANSI, ETSI, or ITU-T requirement masks.

With an easy-to-use GUI for initiating measurements and analysis, TimeAnalyzer's

software enables users to quickly configure a test system and collect PTP

timestamp data for PDV analysis. Users can collect data using a wide range of

sampling rates (1Hz to 64Hz) to allow for pattern and trending analysis. The

timestamp data can also be saved into a file and exported to a network emulator

system for traffic simulation and playback. This export function provides a complete

integration path to test the PTP network using traffic simulation and verification for

R&D development, network planning, and network troubleshooting.

TimeAnalyzer is available in two configurations, the 7500 and the 7100. The

TimeAnalyzer 7500 has all the features of the 7100, and also includes the

TimeWatch Probe module. Figure 1-1 shows the TimeAnalyzer 7500. Figure 1-2

shows the TimeAnalyzer 7100.

packetZTIETraffic.lmt The packetZTIE mask associated with traffic interface

requirements

ZTIEWireless01.lmt The packetZTIE mask associated with wireless backhaul 1

PPB frequency offset requirement

ZTIEWireless15.lmt The packetZTIE mask associated with wireless backhaul 15

PPB frequency offset requirement

Table 1-1. Packet-domain Mask Descriptions

Mask Description

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Figure 1-1. TimeAnalyzer 7500

TimeAnalyzer 7500 Features & Abilities

 Measures PTP performance of both the grandmaster and network

 Identifies faults in embedded PTP clients

 Tests quality of E1 reference output (T1 testing is future abilty)

 Analyzes packet synchronization quality and network impairements in real-time

and offline

 Displays intuitive and user-friendly PASS/FAIL result for PDV and E1 tests for the

conditions being tested

 Provides convenient management connections with internal 5-port Ethernet

switch

 Supports field testing with its rugged travel case and internal AC power supply

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TimeProvider 5000 PTP Probe Module

Figure 1-2. TimeAnalyzer 7100

TimeAnalyzer 7100 Features & Abilities

 Measures PTP performance of both the grandmaster and network

 Identifies faults in embedded PTP clients

 Analyzes packet synchronization quality and network impairements in real-time

and offline

 Displays intuitive and user-friendly PASS/FAIL result for PDV tests for the

conditions being tested

 Provides convenient management connections with internal 5-port Ethernet

switch

 Supports field testing with its rugged travel case and internal AC power supply

TimeProvider 5000 PTP Probe Module

The TimeProvider 5000 (TP5000) PTP probe module is a Next Generation Network

(NGN) packet-based timing and frequency device that is based on the TimeProvider

5000 Grandmaster platform. It combines the functionality of a IEEE 1588 v2 probe

with a highly-accurate Rubidium oscillator and E1 and 1PPS/10MHz I/O ports. The

TP5000 probe module incorporates hardware-based time stamping to provide the

highest level of timing and frequency accuracy for PTP measurements.

The TP5000 probe module features include the following:

 Rubidium oscillator

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 Up to 2 Legacy Inputs

 Up to 2 Legacy Outputs

 10MHz and 1PPS Outputs

 2 SFP Connectors on the IOC

 1 L1 GPS Input on the IMC

 1 Ethernet Mgmt Port on the IMC

 1 EIA-232 Serial (Craft) Port on the IMC

 LED indicators on the IOC and IMC

 CLI and SNMP Management

TP 5000 Probe Module Connections

Figure 1-3 is a front view of the TP5000 probe module showing connectors and

LEDs.

Figure 1-3. TP5000 PTP Probe Module Connectors and LEDs

PTP Probe Connections

The TP5000 probe module provides two Ethernet 100/1000 Small-form Factor

Pluggable (SFP) connections the IOC (see Figure 1-4) module.

Figure 1-4. PTP Output Connections



IOC Module

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TimeProvider 5000 PTP Probe Module

Ethernet Management Port

The Ethernet Management port is standard 10/100Base-T shielded RJ-45

receptacle. To connect the TP5000 probe module to an Ethernet network, use a

shielded twisted pair Ethernet RJ-45 cable.

EIA-232 Serial (Craft) Port

The EIA-232 serial port connection is made through a EIA-23 female connector on

the IMC. This port allow you to connect to a terminal or computer using a terminal

emulation software package. When connecting to this port, use a shielded EIA-232

direct connect cable.

GPS Connection

The IMC has a GPS input to provide a frequency and time reference (see Figure

1-5).

Figure 1-5. Communication and GPS Connections



IMC Module

Programmable E1 Input Connections

Mini-BNC ports 1 and 2 on the I/O module (see Figure 1-6) are software

configurable as traditional telecom input ports with the following signal types:

 2.048 Mb/s (G.703/9)

 2.048 MHz (G.703/13)

Programmable E1 Output Connections

Two of the four traditional telecom synchronization mini-BNC ports (Port1 and

Port2) on the I/O module (Figure 1-6) are software configurable as E1 output ports,

with the following signal types:

 2.048 Mb/s (G.703/9)

 2.048 MHz (G.703/13)

10MHz & 1PPS Output Connections

The TP5000 probe module comes equipped with an I/O module featuring 1PPS and

10MHz dedicated output ports. See Figure 1-6.

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Figure 1-6. Input and Output Connections



I/O Module

UTI Input and Output Connections

The UTI connectors are for future use.

Power and Ground Connections

The TP5000 probe module uses –48 VDC power, which is provided through

TimeAnalyzer’s power distribution panel.

TimeProvider 500 Client Module

The TimeProvider 500 (TP500) client module shown in Figure 1-7 provides a

client-clock function with the ability to synchronize to a grandmaster clock. To

perform the client-clock function, the TimeProvider 500 uses IEEE-1588 v2 as a

frequency reference to steer either T1 or E1 frequency outputs. The TP500 client

module can be configured and monitored using the Command-Line Interface (CLI)

accessible locally with the RS232 connection or remotely via a Telnet connection.

The TP500 Client module “translates” IEEE 1588v2 packet flow into two T1/E1

signaling outputs (G.823/G.824). The TimeProvider 500 PTP translation function

enables legacy Time-Division Multiplexing (TDM)-based devices to transparently

send and receive critical timing and synchronization signals over a packet-based,

Ethernet backhaul network without requiring any modifications to their existing

hardware or software. TimeProvider 500 is fully interoperable with Symmetricom’s

TimeProvider 5000, TimeHub, and SSU 2000 IEEE 1588v2 grandmaster products,

as well as third-party grandmaster products that comply with the IEEE 1588v2

protocol standard.

Warning: To avoid serious personal injury or death, exercise caution

when working near high voltage lines and follow local building

electrical codes for grounding the chassis.

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TimeProvider 500 Client Module

Figure 1-7. TP500 Client Module Front Panel

Key Features

The key features supported in this release of the TP500 IEEE 1588v2 Translator

module include:

Hardware Features:

 OXCO Oscillator

 Single 100 Mbps PTP Network Port

 Dual T1/E1 Output Ports

 DE-9 Craft Port

 Ethernet Management Port

Software Features:

 E1/T1 Signaling

 PTP to E1/T1 Conversion

 Unicast Communications

 Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

 PTP Performance Metrics

 Command Line Interface (CLI)

TP500 Module Connections

Figure 1-8 shows the connections for the TP500 Client module.

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Figure 1-8. TP500 Module Connections

Power Connector

A Molex-style connector is used to provide -48 volts DC (labeled Power). When the

unit is successfully powered, the PWR LED near the left side of this panel will

illuminate green. If the power connection is reversed, the unit will not be damaged, it

simply will not power-up. Startup power will be < 17 watts. Steady-state power

(nominal 25° C) <9.5 watts. The TP500 Client module uses –48 VDC power and is

not equipped with a power switch. Power to the unit is controlled by TimeAnalyzer’s

DC power supply.

RJ48C Connectors

The stack of 2 RJ48C connections labeled SPAN1 and SPAN2 (can use standard

Ethernet cable) provides two separately driven output signals, configurable as either

E1 or T1. These are differential outputs (tip and ring) conforming to signal levels

defined in G.703.

Warning: To avoid serious personal injury or death, exercise caution

when working near high voltage lines and follow local building

electrical codes for grounding the TimeAnalyzer

Note: The RJ48C physical connector is the same as RJ45 (an 8-pin

modular connector). RJ45 is used for Ethernet whereas the term

RJ48C is used for T1 lines. The pinouts for RJ45 and RJ48C are

different. RJ45 (Ethernet) uses pins 1, 2, 3 and 6 whereas RJ48C

uses pins 4 and 5.

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T1/E1 Frequency Output Connectors

The TP500 Client module provides configurable outputs at either E1 (2.048MHz) or

T1 (1.544MHz) frequencies. Specific signal types at each frequency are detailed in

the CLI command, set output signaltype, as described in. Both outputs must be the

same signal type. There are two independent, separately driven outputs, labeled

SPAN1 and SPAN2. For differential connection to the TP500 Client moduleeither

output, use the appropriate RJ-48C connection shown in Figure 1-8. SPAN1 is the

upper connection and SPAN2 is the lower connection. For single-ended connection

to either output, use the BNC connectors shown in Figure 1-8.

LEDs

At the center are four LEDs:

 PWR illuminates green when the unit is powered.

 SYNC provides high-level status indication. The indications and associated

meanings are described later in this document.

 OUT illuminates green when output is being generated on the SPAN

connections.

 ALARM illuminates Red to indicate a CRITICAL or MAJOR active alarm, AMBER

to indicate MINOR alarm. Current alarm status can be checked using the show

alarm command. For more information, see the CLI command, show alarm, in

the TP500 User’s Guide.

RS232 MGMT Serial Port

The DE9 connector labeled RS232 MGMT provides a local serial connection to the

TP500 module. Through this connection, a Command Line Interface (CLI) provides

configuration and status monitoring capability. The RS-232 serial port connection is

made through a DE9S female connector. This port allows you to connect to a

computer using terminal emulation software for remote monitoring an control. When

connecting to this port, use a shielded direct connect cable. See Provisioning the

TP500 PTP Client Module, on page 77, for default settings.

IEEE 1588 Remote Management Port

The RJ-45 connector labeled “1588” is the connection into the network that is

providing the grandmaster clock(s). This same connection is also used for remote

management.

Note: The outputs from the left BNC and lower RJ48C connection

(both labeled SPAN1) are generated from the same driver circuit, so

for proper signal level only one of those connections should be used

at any one time. The same situation applies to the right BNC and

upper RJ48C, both labeled SPAN2.

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TimeWatch Probe Module (TA 7500 only)

TimeAnalyzer 7500 includes the TimeWatch probe module, which is designed to

perform an MRTIE measurement between two external clock inputs. The inputs are

independent and each can be either a 2.048 MHz clock or an E1 2.048 Mbit/s

signal. The probe module uses an internal TIE measurement engine that compares

two external inputs at 80 samples per second (80Hz) and calculates the relative

phase. This data is averaged to produce one TIE value for each second, this is then

used to calculate the MRTIE between the two inputs.

The calculated MRTIE is a worst case MRTIE from the start of the measurement

period which begins at probe initialization and is restarted if the mask is exceeded.

The computed MRTIE is compared against the chosen mask, and an exception is

generated if the mask is exceeded. The probe module’s firmware handles

communications with the attached PC application, whether TimeMonitor Watch or a

terminal, formats and then streams the live TIE measurement data directly to the

application. The application can then be used to view, store and further analyze the

measurement data.

Figure 1-9. TimeWatch Probe Module Front Panel

TimeWatch Probe Module Connections (TA 7500 only)

The probe module’s front-panel connectors are as follows:

Measure In (BNC)

M(R)TIE is computed on the relative phase between this input and the Ref In input .

The interface must be configured to be a full height 2.048Mbit/s (G.703 sec. 9), a

30dB down 2.048Mbit/s signal (G.703 sec. 9) or a 2.048MHz signal (G.703 sec. 13).

Ref In (BNC)

This input is used for the input of a reference clock signal. MRTIE is computed on

the relative phase between this input and the Measure In interface. The interface

must be configured to be a full height 2.048Mbit/s (G.703 sec. 9), a 30dB down

2.048Mbit/s signal (G.703 sec. 9) or a 2.048MHz signal (G.703 sec. 13).

Aux Out (BNC)

Can optionally provide a buffered copy of the Ref In signal; this interface can only be

used if the Ref In interface is a 2.048MHz signal.

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GPS Antenna (SMA)

N/A for implementation in TimeAnalyzer.

GPS Antenna (LOS LED)

N/A for implementation in TimeAnalyzer.

GSM Antenna (SMA)

N/A for implementation in TimeAnalyzer.

PSTN Analogue Modem (RJ11)

This connector is used for connecting the probe to a PSTN network for

communication with the server. An optional internal PSTN modem must be installed

to enable this option. N/A for implementation in TimeAnalyzer.

LAN (RJ45)

This connector is used for connecting the probe to an Ethernet network to enable

communication with the server. It is available on all TimeWatch variants. The probe

will automatically detect the data rate of the network; however it may be necessary

to configure other network parameters before normal operation. This port will

auto-negotiate and run at speeds of either 10 or 100BASE-T.

Alarm Relay Contact

This interface uses a three pin terminal block with Normally Open, Common and

Normally Closed pins. It can optionally be connected to an external alarm

management system. If an MTIE exception occurs, the relays will be switched and

will remain in the active state until a minimum of 15 minutes after MTIE is within the

configured mask. The relay will also be in its alarm state if power fails to the probe

or if any hardware fault is detected, for example loss of Measure In signal.

Power (-48vDC)

This is the power supply connector and has four pins. Pin 1 is the positive voltage

V+, nominally 0V; pin 2 is the negative voltage, nominally -48V; pin 3 is ground; pin

4 is unused. Power is provided from TimeAnalyzer’s power distribution panel.

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