MOBATIME QX-801147.02-NTS Network Time Server Installation Guide
- June 3, 2024
- MOBATIME
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MOBATIME QX-801147.02-NTS Network Time Server Installation Guide
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Safety
General
Read these instructions.
Keep this instruction manual.
We do not answer for direct or indirect damages which could occur when using this manual.
Operating safety
Do not open the housing of the device.
Do not modify the device.
The installation must only be carried out by skilled staff.
The device may only be used by trained personnel.
Keep the packaging away from children.
Installation site
Do not expose the device to moisture, dust, heat or direct sunlight.
Do not operate the device outdoors.
Make sure that you wait before using the device after any transport until the device has reached the ambient air temperature. Great fluctuations in temperature or humidity may lead to moisture within the device caused by condensation, which can cause a short.
Maintenance
Troubleshooting – Repairs
A detailed documentation on troubleshooting can be found in the instruction manual (see chapter 3).
Any repairs must be carried out at the manufacturer’s plant.
Disconnect the power supply immediately and contact your supplier, if …
- liquid has entered your device
- the device does not properly work and you cannot rectify this problem yourself.
Cleaning
Please make sure that the device remains clean especially in the area of the connections, the control elements, and the display elements.
Clean your device with a damp cloth only.
Do not use solvents, caustic, or gaseous cleaning substances.
Disposing
Device
At the end of its lifecycle, do not dispose of your device in the regular
household rubbish. Return your device to your supplier who will dispose of it
correctly.
Packaging
Your device is packaged to protect it from damages during transport.
Packaging is made of materials that can be disposed of in an environmentally
friendly manner and properly recycled.
General Information: Introduction
Document
This document is a shortened version of the NTS instruction manual (BE-800984).
The complete instruction manual, also for the GNSS 4500 (TE801333), is available at our website:
See QR Code and web link on the first page.
Scope of Delivery
Please check your delivery for completeness and notify your supplier within 14 days upon receipt of the shipment, if it is incomplete.
The package you received contains:
Network Time Server (NTS)
Connector set
- spring terminal 6-pole orange
wall power supply 230 VAC – 24 VDC
2 mounting tools for the spring terminals
Optional
Mounting set for rack mounting consisting of:
- 2 brackets
- 4 mounting screws for bracket to housing
- 4 nuts for 19″ housing
- 4 screws M6 for the nuts
- 4 plastic discs for screws M6
Technical data
See chapter 5.
Installation
1. Select device configuration
A: Synchronisation from GNSS
B: Synchronisation from NTP server
2. Prepare network environment
Prior to the installation in the network, coordinate with the network administrator. Have the DHCP server (if available) prepared.
If no DHCP is present, the static IP can be used (see step 7).
Unlock port UDP 123 in the network.
3. Install GNSS receiver
(configuration A only)
The GNSS receiver must have an unobstructed view of the sky and thus must be mounted on the outer building facade, ideally on the roof.
4. Connect GNSS receiver
(configuration A only)
5. Connect network cable
Connect the NTS with the network to be synchronized.
6. Connect mains power
Use the mains adapter included in the delivery.
Mains voltage: 100 -240 VAC / 50 – 60 Hz
The NTS boots in approx. 60 sec. The end of the booting procedure is indicated by the LED init (rear side, LED goes out).
Configuration A: The GNSS receiver needs up to 5 min after connecting mains power to receive the time from satellites. Upon successful synchronization, the LED DCF blinks once every second.
7. Connect to NTS
To configure the NTS, a PC must be connected to the NTS directly or via a switch (LAN / Ethernet cable RJ45). The PC must be set to the same address range (e.g. 192.168.46.2). Afterwards, connection with the NTS can be established using Telnet, SSH or MOBA-NMS.
Telnet/SSH:
Telnet/SSH (e.g. with PuTTY): Start → Run → telnet [IP address] (telnet 192.168.46.46).
MOBA-NMS:
Install software (see BE-800790 Instruction manual MOBA-NMS). Automatic device search:
- Select “Broadcast”
- Check box “NTS”
- Select “NTS”
- Select “Finish” auswählen
Add device manually (alternative):
- Select “NTS”
- Enter password
- Enter network parameters
IPv4 address of the NTS
(for IPv6 configuration, consult the instruction manual)
Per default, the NTS has the static IP address 192.168.46.46.
Login data:
Telnet/SSH
User name: nts
Password: nts
MOBA-NMS
Password: mobatime
8. Configuration
Set IP address:
Telnet/SSH:
See instruction manual
MOBA-NMS:
In the configuration menu first during the initial configuration, later in the
tab “Network”.
Zeitquelle definieren:
Configuration A:
DCF/GPS is the default synchronization source. Attention: the time zone must
not be modified!
Configuration B:
Up to four public NTP servers or servers in the network can be configured (tab
“Time-handling”)
9. Check synchronization and status
On the NTS with the LED sync:
Flashes constantly: synchronization OK
Blinks: NTS runs on internal time, synchronization has not occurred yet
Additionally for configuration A:
LED DCF blinks once per second: GPS reception OK
The status can be checked via MOBA-NMS or SSH.
Technical Data
Notice:
NTP reception (NTS as client or as server to external clients) can be influenced by the network traffic load and network devices (Hub, Switch, Router, Firewall…). If many clients request simultaneously, the typical accuracy may not be reached. Condition for NTp accuracy: poll interval: minimum 3, maximum 6.
Certification of the Producer
STANDARDS
The Network Time Server (NTS) was developed and produced in accordance with the EU Guidelines:
2014 / 35 / EU (LVD)
2014 / 30 / EU (EMC)
2011 / 65 / EU (RoHS)
It is prohibited to reproduce, to store in a computer system or to transfer this publication in a way or another, even part of it. The copyright remains with all the rights with BÜRK MOBATIME GmbH, D-78026 VS-Schwenningen and MOSER-BAER AG – CH 3454 Sumiswald / SWITZERLAND.
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