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TimeCreator 1000

DOCSIS Timing Interface Server

User’s Guide

Revision A – November 2006

Part Number 097-93100-01

Symmetricom, Inc.

2300 Orchard Parkway

San Jose, CA 95131-1017

U.S.A.

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How to Use This Guide

Purpose of This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Who Should Read This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Structure of This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Conventions Used in This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Warnings, Cautions, Recommendations, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Related Documents and Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Where to Find Answers to Product and Document Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

What’s New In This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Chapter 1 Overview of the TimeCreator 1000

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Input Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Communications Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Clock Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Performance Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

DTI Client Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Phase Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

MTIE Calculations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Functional Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

IOC Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

IMC Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Power Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Rear Panel Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Communication Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Local Craft Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Management Ethernet Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

NTP Server Ethernet Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Reference Inputs and TOD Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Chapter 2 Engineering and Ordering Procedures

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

TimeCreator 1000 Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

System Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Two-Way GPS Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Common Configuration Parts Lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

User-Supplied Tools and Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Chapter 3 Installing the TimeCreator 1000

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Installation Tools and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Unpacking the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Rack Mounting the Shelf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Working With Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Handling Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Inserting Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Making Signal Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Making Communications Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

GPS Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Input and Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Making Ground and Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Ground Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Power Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Installation Check List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Applying Power to the TimeCreator 1000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Normal Power Up Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Chapter 4 General Guidelines for using the Symmetricom

TimeCreator 1000

Clock Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

GPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

NTP Client Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

CLI commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Logging In And Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Adding And Deleting Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Saving The Present Configuration To Non-volatile Memory. . . . . . . . . . .59

Restoring Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Determining Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Enabling Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Setting The Output To Test Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Configuring For Default Mode (Real Time Clock). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Configuring For User Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Configuring For GPS Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Configuring For NTP Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Configuring For Subtending Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Forcing Unit To Send New Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Setting Manual Cable Advance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Setting Auto Cable Advance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Configuring Static IP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Configuring Dynamic IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Switching Active And Standby Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Chapter 5 Provisioning

Establishing a Connection to the TimeCreator 1000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Communicating Through the Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Communicating Through the Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Managing the User Access List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Adding a User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Deleting A User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Displaying Current Users and User Access Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Changing a User’s Password and Access Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Locking Out a User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Provisioning Login Authentication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Provisioning Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Provisioning the Ethernet Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Static IP Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

DHCP Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Setting the System Date Time and Time Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

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Setting the DTI Server Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Root DTI Server in Free-run Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Root DTI Server in GPS Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Subtending DTI Server Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Provisioning the Input Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Setting the GPS Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Setting the DTI Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Setting the NTP Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Force System Time to Reference (Jam Sync) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Provisioning the DTI Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Enabling and Disabling the DTI Server Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Enabling and Disabling the DTI Client/Server Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Enabling DTI Test Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Provisioning Revertive and Non-Revertive Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Provisioning SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Provisioning an NTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Provisioning Cable Advance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Provisioning Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Provisioning the Set and Clear Alarm Thresholds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Retrieving Current Alarm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Retrieving Current Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Displaying Alarm and Unit Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Routine Operation Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Displaying Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Displaying Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Restarting the TimeCreator 1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Saving and Restoring Provisioning Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Backing up Provisioning Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Safety Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

ESD Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Diagnosing the IOC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Reading LED Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Removing the IOC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Replacing the IOC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

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Diagnosing the IMC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Reading LED Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Replacing the IMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Repairing the TimeCreator 1000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Obtaining Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Upgrading the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Upgrading the IOC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Upgrading the IMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Returning the TimeCreator 1000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Repacking the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Equipment Return Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

User’s Guide Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Appendix A Alarms Events and System Messages

Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Alarm Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

System Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Appendix B Command Descriptions and

Communications Interface

CLI Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

General Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Command User Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

CLI Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Simple Network Management Protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

SNMP Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

SNMPv3 Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Management Information Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

SNMP Users and Manager Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Network Time Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

Server Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Client Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Secure Shell Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Secure File Transfer Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

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Appendix C Installing the Two-Way GPS Antenna

Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Making GPS Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Installing the GPS Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Appendix D Specifications and Factory Defaults

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Environmental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Input Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Roof Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

Alarm Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

Appendix E Software Licenses

Third-Party Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185

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Figures

1-1 DTI Server Hierarchy and M-CMTS Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

1-2 TimeCreator 1000 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

1-3 TimeCreator 1000 Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

1-4 TimeCreator 1000 Modules and DTI Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

1-5 TimeCreator 1000 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

1-6 IMC Module Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

1-7 IOC Module Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

3-1 Installing the TimeCreator 1000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

3-2 IMC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

3-3 Serial Port Connector Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

3-4 Rear Panel DTI Links. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

3-5 TimeCreator 1000 DC Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

3-6 TimeCreator 1000 AC Power Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

C-1 Locating the GPS Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

C-2 Antenna-to-Device Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

C-3 Installing the Antenna Bracket on a Pipe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

C-4 Installing the Antenna Bracket on a Post. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

C-5 Attaching the Antenna to the Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

C-6 Assembling the Lightning Suppressor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

List of Figures

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Tables

2-1 Common Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

2-2 Component Part Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

2-3 GPS Parts and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

2-4 TimeCreator 1000 No Redundancy - NA AC Power - P/N 990-93101-01 . .36

2-5 Basic Slave - NA AC Power - P/N 990-93105-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

2-6 Basic Slave - DC Power - P/N 990-93106-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

2-7 Basic Root - NA AC Power - P/N 990-93107-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

2-8 Basic Root - DC power - P/N 990-93108-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

2-9 Enhanced Root - NA AC Power - P/N 990-93109-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

2-10 Enhanced Root - DC power - P/N 990-93110-01. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

2-11 GPS Antenna Kit - P/N 990-93500-01. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

2-12 NTP option - P/N 990-93200-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

3-1 Management and NTP Server Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments. . . . .47

3-2 Serial Port Connector Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

3-3 DTI and Root DTI Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

3-4 Installation Completeness Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

3-5 Module LED Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

4-1 TOD Source Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

5-1 User Level and Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

5-2 DTI Link LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

6-1 Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

6-2 LED Conditions for the IOC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

6-3 LED Conditions for the IMC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

A-1 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

A-2 Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

A-3 System Provisioning Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

A-4 System Notification Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

B-1 Set Alarm-State Alarm Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

B-2 Time Zone Offsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

C-1 GPS Parts and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

D-1 TimeCreator 1000 Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

D-2 TimeCreator 1000 Environmental Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

D-3 TimeCreator 1000 Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

D-4 Serial Port Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

List of Tables

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D-5 LAN Port Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

D-6 Input Signal Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

D-7 Output Signal Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

D-8 Antenna Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

D-9 GPS and DTI Port Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

D-10 IMC and Communication Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

D-11 GPS and DTI Port Alarm Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

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How to Use This Guide

This section describes the format, layout, and purpose of this guide.

In This Preface

Purpose of This Guide

Who Should Read This Guide

Structure of This Guide

Conventions Used in This Guide

Warnings, Cautions, Recommendations, and Notes

Related Documents and Information

Where to Find Answers to Product and Document Questions

What’s New In This Guide

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How to Use This Guide

Purpose of This Guide

The TimeCreator 1000 User’s Guide describes the procedures for unpacking,

installing, using, maintaining, and troubleshooting the Symmetricom TimeCreator

1000 DOCSIS Timing Interface Server (TimeCreator 1000). It also includes

appendixes that describe alarms and events, the languages that you use to

communicate with the TimeCreator 1000, default values, and other information.

Who Should Read This Guide

Chapter 1, Overview of the TimeCreator 1000, is written for non-technical

audiences who need general information about the product. Chapter 2, En gineering

and Ordering Procedures, and subsequent chapters contain technical information

about the product. Other chapters and appendixes describe installation,

maintenance, and configuration instructions or details primarily intended for

qualified maintenance personnel.

This User’s Guide is designed for the following categories of users:

Systems Engineers – Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the TimeCreator

1000, Cross-references in this chapter direct you to detailed system information

in other chapters as appropriate.

Installation Engineers – Chapter 2 through Chapter 6 and the appendixes

provide detailed information and procedures to ensure proper installation,

operation, configuration, and testing of the TimeCreator 1000.

Maintenance Engineers – Chapter 6 and the appendixes provide preventive

and corrective maintenance guideline s, as well as procedures for diagnosing and

troubleshooting fault indications and alarms.

While Chapter 1 is written for non-technical audiences who need information about

the T imeCreator 1000 system, others, such as Chapter 2 through Chapter 6 cont ain

detailed information and instructions which are intended to be performed by

qualified personnel only.

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How to Use This Guide

Structure of This Guide

This guide contains the following sections and appendixes:

Chapter, Title Description

Chapter 1, Overview of the

TimeCreator 1000 Provides an overview of the product, describes the major

hardware and software features, and lists the system

specifications.

Chapter 2, Engineering and

Ordering Procedures Lists the part number and order ing pro ce du re for all TimeCreator

1000 parts and accessories.

Chapter 3, Installing the

TimeCreator 1000 Contains procedures for unpacking and installing the system, and

for powering up the unit.

Chapter 4, General Guidelines for

using the Symme tr i com

TimeCreator 1000

Provides basic information to which users can refer to ensur e

proper system operation.

Chapter 5, Provisioning Describes the commands and procedures required to provision the

TimeCreator 1000 after installing the unit.

Chapter 6, Maintenance and

Troubleshooting Contains preventive and corrective maintenance, and

troubleshooting procedures for the product.

Appendix A, Alarms Events and

System Messages Lists the alarms and even ts and provides basic indications of the

source of the alarm.

Appendix B, Command

Descriptions and

Communications Interface

Describes the CLI command conventions, functions, and features

and the SNMP, NTP, SSH, and SFTP protocols.

Appendix C, Installing the

Two-Way GPS Antenna Provides procedures for installing a GPS antenna and connecting

it to the TimeCreato r 10 00 .

Appendix D, Specifications and

Factory Defaults Lists the specifications for the TimeCreator 1000.

Appendix E, Software Licenses Contains licensing information for third party software.

Index Provides refere nc es to indiv idu al to pics within this gu ide.

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Conventions Used in This Guide

This guide uses the following conventions:

Acronyms and Abbreviations – Terms are spelled o ut the first time they appear

in text. Thereafter, only the acronym or abbreviation is used.

Revision Control – The title page lists the printing date and versions of the

product this guide describes.

Typographical Conventions – This guide uses the typographical conventions

described in the table below.

When text appears

this way... ... it means:

TimeCreato r 10 00 User’s

Guide The title of a document.

CRITICAL An operating mode, alarm state, status, or chassis label.

Select File, Open... Click the Open option on the File menu.

Press Enter

Press;A named keyboard key.

The key name is shown as it appears on the keyboard.

An explanation of the key’s acronym or function

immediately follows the first referenc e to the key, if

required.

Username: Text in a so urce file or a system prompt or other text that

appears on a screen.

ping

status A command you enter at a system prompt or text you

enter in response to a progr am prompt. You must enter

commands fo r case-s ensiti ve operating syste ms exactly

as shown.

qualified personnel A word or term being emphasized.

Symmetricom does not

recommend... A word or term given special emphasis.

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How to Use This Guide

Warnings, Cautions, Recommendations, and Notes

Warnings, Cautions, Recommendations, and Notes attract attention to essential or

critical information in this guide. The types of information included in each are

explained in the following examples.

Warning: To avoid serious personal injury or death, do not disregard

warnings. All warnings use this symbol. Warnings are installation,

operation, or maintenance procedures, practices, or statements, that

if not strictly observed, may result in serious personal injury or even

death.

Caution: To avoid personal injury, do not disregar d ca ut ion s. All

cautions use this symbol. Cautions are installation, operation, or

maintenance procedures, practices, conditions, or statements, that if

not strictly observed, may result in damage to, or destruction of, the

equipment. Cautions are also used to indicate a long-term health

hazard.

ESD Caution: To avoid personal injury and electrostatic discharge

(ESD) damage to equipme nt, do not disregard ESD cautions. All ESD

cautions use this symbol. ESD cautions are installation, operation, or

maintenance procedures, practices, conditions, or statements that if

not strictly observed, may result in possible personal injury,

electrostatic discharge damage to, or destruction of, static-sensitive

components of the equipment.

Electrical Shock Caution: To avoid electrical shock and possible

personal injury, do not disregard electrical shock cautions. All

electrical shock cautions use this symbol. Electrical shock cautions

are practices, procedures, or statements, that if not strictly observed,

may result in possible personal injury, electrical shock damage to, or

destruction of components of the equipment.

Recommendation: All recommendations use this symbol.

Recommendations indicate manufacturer-tested methods or known

functionality. Recommendations contain installation, operation, or

maintenance procedures, practices, conditions, or statements, that

provide important information for optimum performance results.

Note: All notes use this symbol. Notes cont ain installation, operatio n,

or maintenance procedures, practices, conditions, or statements, that

alert you to important information, which may make your task easier

or increase your understanding.

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Related Documents and Information

See your Symmetricom represent ative or sales of fice for a complete list of a vailable

documentation.

Where to Find Answers to Product and Document

Questions

For additional information a bout the products described in this guide, please cont act

your Symmetricom representative or your local sales of fice. You can also cont act us

on the web at www.symmetricom.com.

What’s New In This Guide

This is the first release of this User’s Guide.

Note: Symmetricom offers training courses designed to enhance your

knowledge of the TimeCreator 1000. Contact your local

representative or sales office for a comp lete list of courses and

outlines.

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Chapter 1 Overview of the TimeCreator 1000

This chapter provides introductory information for the TimeCreator 1000.

In This Chapter

Overview

Performance Monitoring

Physical De scription

Functional Description

Communication Ports

Outputs

Reference Inputs and TOD Sources

Alarms

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Overview

The TimeCreator 1000, shown in Figure 1-2, is a DOCSIS Timing Interface (DTI)

Server that delivers accurate timestamp and frequency synchronization, and with

GPS it can also provide Time of Day (TOD) to DTI client elements in a Modular

Cable Modem Termination System (M-CMTS) architecture. M-CMTS elements

shown in Figure 1-1 (Edge QAMs, Upstream Receivers, M-CMTS Core, etc.) use

DTI to synchronize the DOCSIS T imest amp and Symbol Clock used in the DOCSIS

communications between modems and the headend/hub. The TimeCreator 1000

functions as either a root server or subtending server . The root server is at the top of

a server hierarchy and is the source of traceable time and frequency for all

subtending DTI servers and clients in a building. The subtending server receives it s

time and frequency referen ce throug h a direct connection to a roo t server’s DTI link

connector; a subtending server cannot be referenced to another subtending server.

Figure 1-1. DTI Server Hierarchy and M-CMTS Elements

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Overview

A T imeCreator 1000 in a root server configuration can use either its internal clock as

the master frequency for the headend/hub meeting DOCSIS sp ecifications, or it can

be configured to use GPS. GPS is required for Business Services over DOCSIS

(BSoD), which allows you to deliver T1, E1, and NxDSO emulation services. GPS is

also required for Network Time Protocol (NTP), common time between

headends/hub, and other applications. NTP, the user-specified time, and the IMC’s

real-time clock (RTC) can also be used as a basis for the DOCSIS timestamp to

provide system TOD for operation in free-run mode only.

The TimeCreator 1000 features include:

10+2 DTI Ports

– 10 standard DTI Client Connections

– 2 dual mode DTI Connections for use as a standard DTI Client Connection

or input from a Root DTI ServerCarrier-Class Performance

Optional High Reliability Redundant Operation

SNMP, SSH, and CLI Management

DTI Client Health Monitoring

NTP Server Option

TOD and BSoD Support (requires GPS input)

Compact 1RU Design

AC and DC Power Options

Subtending of up to Twelve DTI Servers

DTI Server Configurable with Dual Path Protection and 24 Hour Holdover

Software Upgradeable

Figure 1-2. TimeCreator 1000 Front View

Figure 1-3. TimeCreator 1000 Rear View

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Overview

Shelf

The TimeCreator 1000 shelf requires a minimum of three plug-in modules to

operate:

Power Supply module

Input/Output/Clock (IOC) module

Information Management Card (IMC) module.

It is recommended that a second Power Supply module and IOC are added to the

configuration for redundant operation. Since the TimeCreator 1000 provides the

Master DOCSIS Clock and Timestamp for the entire Headend or Hub site, it is

designed to provid e high reliab ility through redundancy, although red undancy is not

required. The flexibility of configuration and therefore cost enables various

deployment scenarios for root, slave, and protected architectures.

Input Signals

The TimeCreator 1000 can use either GPS or DTI signals as external input

references to acquire the system’s frequency, DTI timestamp, and TOD alignment.

NTP and the user-specified time from the IMC’s real-time clock (RTC) can also

provide system TOD with much less accuracy. Only GPS can provide a common

timestamp across the network for a distributed M-CMTS deployment. It is suggested

that all root TimeCreator 1000 servers be configured with GPS. Upgrading any DTI

Server from a user time or NTP time to GPS for BSoD or distributed M-CMTS

architectures will require resetting the DOCSIS Timestamp and thus re-range all

cable modems. The GPS input connects to the TNC connector on the IMC and the

DTI input from a root DTI Server connect s to the re ar p anel port A and port B RJ-45

connectors (labeled A/11 and B/12). NTP runs on the IMC’s management Ethernet

port.

DTI Input Priority Level

You can assign a priority level to each DTI input and the value determines which

input is used as the system reference. The range is 1 to 5 and th e lower the priority

level, the higher the priority. Use the Set Interface Priority command to provision

these parameters.

Setting the Input Reference Switching Mode

The DTI reference selection at ports A and B can be provisioned as either revertive

or non-revertive. In the revertive mode, if an input used as the system reference is

disqualified (for any reason), the reference switches to the next-highest input and

reverts to the initial input when that input is re-qualified. In this mode, the reference

switches two times: once when the disqualifying event occurs, and again when the

Note: When ports A/11 and B/12 are provisioned as output s, they are

referenced as Ports 11 and 12.

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Overview

initial input is re-qualified. In the non-revertive mode, the system reference switche s

to the next-highest input but does not revert to the initial input when the initial input

is re-qualified. The system reference switches only once when the disqualifying

event occurs. Revertive mode is used when the port priorities are different and

non-revertive mode is used when the priorities are the same.

Output Signals

The TimeCreator 1000 passes frequency and TOD output through rear panel DTI

links. Ports 1 through 10 are permanent output ports and ports A/11 and B/12 can

be provisioned as either outputs or inputs.

Communications Ports

The EIA-232 serial and Ethernet connections are located on the IMC. The EIA-232

serial and Ethernet connections allow you to provision the system from a terminal or

computer running a terminal emulation application.

Local Craft Serial Port

The EIA-232 port supports local control; you can configure the TimeCreator 1000

with commands using a terminal or personal compute r (PC) with terminal emulation

software. The connector is located on the IMC. The Local port is configured as a

DCE interface and the default specifications are as follows:

8 data bits

1 stop bit

no parity

57600 baud rate

Flow Control: None

Ethernet

An Ethernet connector provides connectivity to an Ethernet local area network and

each port can be assigned a unique internet protocol (IP) address. Once the IP

address is set and a connection is made to a local area network (LAN), you can

access the TimeCreator 1000 on an intranet. The Ethernet port supports two

simultaneous connections to port 5000.

Note: When ports A/11 and B/12 are provisione d as inputs, they are

referenced as ports A and B.

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Overview

Clock Design

The T imeCreator 1000 clock design includes a highly stable ovenized Quartz crystal

to produce accurate synchronization output s. In a dual-IOC configuration, the clock

function is redundant to provide protection. Each IOC qualifies the input signal and

filters jitter and wander noise elements that may exist. In the event that all input

references are lost or disqualified, the unit goes into holdover mode with the

oscillator providing the system reference.

The IOC meets Type III performance.

Operating Modes

The TimeCreator 1000 has the following operating modes:

Warm-up – The period immediately following power-up that allows local

oscillator stabilization required for stable frequency generation from the system.

Free-run – This operating mode allows the system to ge nerate a DTI out put that

has stable generation of frequency and TOD when the system has no external

frequency reference (GPS or DTI). T OD can be from NTP, a user-specifie d time,

or from the IMC’s real-time clock.

Fast-Lock (Acquire) – In this mode the system quickly locks the local oscillator

frequency to another frequency source (GPS or DTI reference) to establish the

system’s frequency and TOD.

Normal (Locked) – In this operating mode, the system’s output frequency and

TOD are tracking the reference frequency (GPS or DTI) and TOD within the DTI

specified requirements.

Bridging – If all input references are lost, the TimeCreator 1000 goes into

bridging mode. In this mode, the output s continue to provide accurate timing fo r a

limited period. If the system qualifies the reference prior to the end of the bridging

time, the system re-enters Normal operation mode. If the inputs are not re

qualified before the bridging time has elapsed, the TimeCreator 1000 enters

holdover mode.

Holdover – If the reference signal is lost, the clock enters holdover mode. The

accuracy of the TimeCreator 1000 output is then dependent on the quality level

of the oscillator.

Frequency Mode – In this operating mode, the system's frequency is tracking

the reference frequency (GPS). In this mode, a user can add a GPS reference to

the TimeCreator 1000 and use the frequency from GPS to meet BSoD

specifications without re-setting the DOCSIS Timestamp and causing a

re-ranging of the cable modems.

Note: In Frequency Mode, DTI output and IMC GPS are not in syn c.

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Performance Monitoring

DTI Client Monitoring

DTI client status log files provide information on client status, phase error, version,

oscillator type, and the server’s cable advance flag and cable advance value.

Phase Measurements

TheTimeCreator 1000 measures phase data. Peak to peak jitter and MTIE results

are calculated for the user. Frame error rate (FER) is also calculated and made

available to the user. It is calculated over a 10-second window.

MTIE Calculations

MTIE is a measure of the relative noisiness of a signal that relates to frequency

offsets and phase transients. The TimeCreator 1000 automatically calculates MTIE

for each enabled input from the most recent 1000 seconds. From this calculation,

you can retrieve MTIE values for 35-second and user-configurable windows. You

can set an alarm threshold for each of these windows; if the MTIE value exceeds

this threshold and the alarm is enabled, the TimeCreator 1000 generates an alarm.

Physical Description

The TimeCreator 1000 consists of a 19-inch (48 cm) rack mount shelf, plug-in

modules, AC power supply cables and optional GPS cables, and hardware.

The front of the TimeCreator 1000 has two IOC module slots and one IMC module

slot. The rear has two power supply slots, twelve DTI link connectors and two BITS

connectors (see Figure 1-4). The minimum configuration is one Power module, one

IOC module, and an IMC module. The second IOC and Power module slots are

available for redundancy.

Note: 23-inch (58.42 cm) rack mounting brackets are also available

as a separately ordered item.

Note: The BITS connectors are not functional in this release.

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Functional Description

Figure 1-4. TimeCreator 1000 Modules and DTI Links

Functional Description

The TimeCreator 1000 accepts one GPS input and two DTI inputs for system

reference and it allows you to provision the DTI input reference priority. When a

GPS or DTI reference is qualified as the system reference, the server uses the

qualified reference to acquire the system’s frequency, DTI timestamp, and TOD

alignment.

The T imeCreator 1000 rear p anel has ten DTI client links and two client/server links.

Client links connect to an M-CMTS Core, Upstream receiver, Edge QAM, or DTI

server. Server links allow a subtending server to receive time and frequency signals

from a DTI root server. There are also two T1/E1 BITS frequency inputs.

Figure 1-5 is a block diagram of the TimeCreator 1000, Figure 1-6 is a block

diagram of the IMC card, and Figure 1-7 is a block diagram of the IOC card.

Note: The BITS connectors are not functional in this release.

Input/Output Clock (IOC) Information Management Card (IMC) Input/Output Clock (IOC)

AC Power Supply AC Power SupplyDTI Client Links

DTI Client/Server Links

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Functional Description

Figure 1-5. TimeCreator 1000 Block Diagram

Figure 1-6. IMC Module Block Diagram

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Functional Description

Figure 1-7. IOC Module Block Diagram

IOC Module

The IOC module has LED status indicators and test outputs for the system. The

LEDs indicate:

Power Status

Active Status

Output Status

External Reference Status

Alarm Status

Holdover Status

The test output connectors provide a 10.24 MHz master clock signal and a 10 kHz

DTI frame clock signal.

IMC Module

Connectors for Ethernet management, NTP time server, EIA-232 serial, and the

Two-Way GPS Timing Antenna connections are located on the IMC module. The

IMC’s LEDs indicate the following:

Power Status

Alarm Status

GPS Signal Status

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Communication Ports

Power Module

The TimeCreator 1000 allows either –48 V DC power connection, or 120/220 V AC

power connection depending on the type of module used. The LED indicates power

status.

Rear Panel Connectors

The T imeCreator 1000 rear p anel connections are RJ-45 connectors. There are ten

permanent DTI client connectors and two DTI client/server connectors that can be

provisioned as either client or server links. This allows the TimeCreator 1000 to

support up to 12 DTI client links, or when provisioned as a subtending server to

receive two time and frequency references. There are also two BITS connectors.

Each DTI link connection has associated LEDs that indicate connection status.

Communication Ports

Communications ports on the IMC allow you to provision, monito r, and troubleshoot

the shelf. You communicate with the TimeCreator 1000 using either CLI or SNMP

protocols.

Local Craft Serial Port

The EIA-232 port supports local control; you can configure the TimeCreator 1000

with CLI commands using a terminal or personal computer (PC) with terminal

emulation software. The connector is located on the IMC. The Local port is

configured as a DCE interface and the default settings are as follows:

Baud = 57.6K

Word Length = 8 bits

Parity = None

Stop bits = 1

Software Handshaking, Xon/Xoff

Note: The BITS connectors are not functional in this release.

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Outputs

Management Ethernet Port

The Management Ethernet connector provides connectivity to an Ethernet local

area network. Each Ethernet port has a unique internet protocol (IP) address and

once the IP address is set and a connection is made to a LAN, you can access the

TimeCreator 1000.

NTP Server Ethernet Port

The NTP server port serves the TimeCreator 1000’s system time to external NTP

clients. The default source for the NTP timestamp is GPS, but if GPS is not

configured, the NTP timestamp is the same as the DOCSIS timestamp. This

Ethernet port is configured separately from the management port.

Outputs

The DTI link connectors use a single pair for transmission in both directions. The

server and client alternate data transmission therefore eliminating the need for a

crossover connection. The DTI server output is a Manchester encoded frame with

an underlying bit-rate of 5.12 Mbps locke d to the DTI Master Clock. You can enable

or disable each output individually through user commands (see the command Set

Interface, on page 129). The TimeCreator 1000 automatically calibrates each DTI

Output when a DTI Client is connected eliminating the need to manually

compensate for cable lengths. The maximum cable length is 656 Ft. (200 m).

The TimeCreator 1000 provides a 10.24 MHz master clock signal and a 10 kHz

frame clock on the front panel.

Reference Inputs and TOD Sources

The TimeCreator 1000 can use either GPS or DTI signals as external input

references to acquire the system’s frequency, DTI timestamp, and TOD alignment.

The GPS reference signal input connects to a TNC connector on the IMC module

and the DTI reference signal input is connected to RJ-45 connectors labeled A/11

and B/12 on the rear p anel. The Set In terface Priority user command allows you to

set priority levels for the two DTI reference sig nals (see the command Set Interface,

on page 129).

Note: When ports A/11 and B/12 are provisioned as output s, they are

referenced as ports 11 and 12.

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Alarms

NTP, the user-specified time, and the IMC’s real-time clock (RTC) provide system

TOD for operation in free-run mode only.The default settings provision the

TimeCreator 1000 to operate in free-run mode only.

Alarms

The TimeCreator 1000 uses alarms to notify you when certain conditions are

deteriorating below user-specified levels. These alarms are indicated by module

status LEDs and by SNMP traps. You can provision the alarm to either be enabled

or disabled and the current alarm state can be obtained via the communication

ports. For more information, see Provisioning Alarms, on page 80 and Appendix A,

Alarms Events and System Messages.

Note: The BITS input connectors are not functional in this release.

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Alarms

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Chapter 2 Engineering and Ordering Procedures

This chapter describes the items available for the TimeCreator 1000, and lists the

part number for each item.

In This Chapter

Overview

TimeCreator 1000 Part Numbers

User-Supplied Tools and Materials

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Overview

The T imeCreator 1000 can operate in either a basic configuration, or in a redundant

configuration in one shelf. Basic configurat ion consist s of the following component s:

1 Shelf

1 IMC module

1 AC or DC power module

1 IOC module

Redundant configuration consists of the following components:

1 Shelf

1 IMC module

2 AC or DC power modules

2 IOC modules

TimeCreator 1000 Part Numbers

System Configurations

This section provides part numbers and descriptions for the various system

configurations and parts available for the TimeCreator 1000. Table 2-1 provides a

list of common configurations and Table 2-2 lists the shelf component and

accessory part numbers.

Note: When operating in basic configuration, blank panels are

available to cover the vacant module slots in the shelf.

Table 2-1. Common Configurations

System Configuration Part Number

TimeCreator 1000 No Redundancy With NA AC Power - see Table 2-4 990-93101-01

Basic Slave - NA AC Power (1 SH, 1 IMC, 2 IOC, 2 AC) - see Table 2 -5 990-93105-01

Basic Slave - DC Power (1 SH, 1 IMC, 2 IOC, 2 DC) - see Table 2-6 990-93106-01

Basic Root - NA AC Power (1 SH, 1 IMC, 2 IOC, 2 AC, GPS) - see Table 2-7 990-93107-01

Basic Root - DC power (1 SH, 1 IMC, 2 IOC, 2 DC, GPS) - see Table 2-8 990-93108-01

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TimeCreator 1000 Part Numbers

Two-Way GPS Antenna

Table 2-3 lists the parts available for the GPS antenna.

Enhanced Root - NA AC Power (1 SH, 1 IMC, 2 IOC, 2 AC, GPS, NTP) - see Table 2-9 990-93109-01

Enhanced Root - DC power (1 SH, 1 IMC, 2 IOC, 2 DC, GPS, NTP) - see Table 2-10 990-93110-01

Table 2-2. Component Part Numbers

Item Part Number

Shelf 090-93100-01

IOC Module 090-93121-01

IMC Module 090-93131-01

DC Power Module 090-93141-01

AC Power Module 090-93151-01

IOC Module Slot Blank Panel 090-93122-01

Power Module Slot Blank Panel 090-93142-01

Table 2-3. GPS Parts and Accessories

Part Number Description

990-93500-011Two Way Antenna Kit

090-58545-01 Two Way GPS Antenna (spare)

043-00018-0 1 Lightning suppressor (spare)

060-58545-01 RG-58 cable, 3 m (10 ft.)

060-58545-02 RG-58 cable, 6 m (20 ft.)

060-58545-05 RG-58 cable, 15 m (50 ft.)

060-58545-10 RG-58 cable, 30 m (100 ft.)

060-58545-20 RG-58 cable, 60 m (200 ft.)

060-58545-30 RG-58 cable, 90 m (300 ft.)

Table 2-1. Common Configurations (Continued)

System Configuration Part Number

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TimeCreator 1000 Part Numbers

Common Configuration Parts Lists

The following tables list the items shipped with each common system config uration.

In addition, Table 2-11 provides a list of items shipped with the GPS Antenna Kit,

and Table 2-12 provides the NTP option license part number.

060-58545-50 RG-58 cable, 150 m (500 ft.)

154-00023-0 1 Crimp tool for RG-58 cable

093-72010-98 TNC connectors for RG-58 cable

Note:

1Kit includes GPS antenna, moun ting hardware, and lightning

suppressor. Order antenna cables separately

Table 2-4. TimeCreator 1000 No Redundancy - NA AC Power - P/N 990-93101-01

Item Part Number Quantity

TimeCreator 1000 Shelf (SH) 090-93100-01 1

TimeCreator 1000 IOC card (IOC) 090-93121-01 1

TimeCreator 1000 IMC card (IMC) 090-93131-01 1

TimeCreator 1000 AC power card (AC) 090-93151-01 1

TimeCreator 1000 Blank Panel for power slot (BPP) 090-93142-01 1

TimeCreator 1000 Blank panel for IOC slot (BPI) 090-93122-01 1

NA AC power connector cable 160-00004-02 1

CD Manuals 998-93101-01 1

Table 2-5. Basic Slave - NA AC Power - P/N 990-93105-01

Item Part Number Quantity

TimeCreator 1000 Shelf (SH) 090-93100-01 1

TimeCreator 1000 IOC card (IOC) 090-93121-01 2

TimeCreator 1000 IMC card (IMC) 090-93131-01 1

Table 2-3. GPS Parts and Accessories (Continued)

Part Number Description

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TimeCreator 1000 AC power card (AC) 090-93151-01 2

NA AC power connector cable 160-00004-02 2

CD Manuals 998-93101-01 1

Table 2-6. Basic Slave - DC Power - P/N 990-93106 -01

Item Part Number Quantity

TimeCreator 1000 Shelf (SH) 090-93100-01 1

TimeCreator 1000 IOC card (IOC) 090-93121-01 2

TimeCreator 1000 IMC card (IMC) 090-93131-01 1

TimeCreator 1000 DC power card (DC) 090-93141-01 2

CD Manuals 998-93101-01 1

Table 2-7. Basic Root - NA AC Power - P/N 990-9310 7-01

Item Part Number Quantity

TimeCreator 1000 Shelf (SH) 090-93100-01 1

TimeCreator 1000 IOC card (IOC) 090-93121-01 2

TimeCreator 1000 IMC card (IMC) 090-93131-01 1

TimeCreator 1000 AC power card (AC) 090-93151-01 2

2-way Timing Antenna 090-58545-01 1

GPS/volute ant bracket kit 093-00001-01 1

TimeProvider/TimeCreator GPS hardware kit 093-58545-01 1

IF antenna mounting kit 093-72010-71 1

AC power connector cable 160-00004-02 2

CD Manuals 998-93101-01 1

Table 2-5. Basic Slave - NA AC Power - P/N 990-93105-01 (Continued)

Item Part Number Quantity

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Table 2-8. Basic Root - DC power - P/N 990-93108-01

Item Part Number Quantity

TimeCreator 1000 Shelf (SH) 090-93100-01 1

TimeCreator 1000 IOC card (IOC) 090-93121-01 2

TimeCreator 1000 IMC card (IMC) 090-93131-01 1

TimeCreator 1000 DC power card (DC) 090-93141-01 2

2-way Timing Antenna 090-58545-01 1

GPS/volute ant bracket kit 093-00001-01 1

TimeProvider/TimeCreator GPS hardware kit 093-58545-01 1

IF antenna mounting kit 093-72010-71 1

CD Manuals 998-93101-01 1

Table 2-9. Enhanced Root - NA AC Power - P/N 990-93109-01

Item Part Number Quantity

TimeCreator 1000 Shelf (SH) 090-93100-01 1

TimeCreator 1000 IOC card (IOC) 090-93121-01 2

TimeCreator 1000 IMC card (IMC) 090-93131-01 1

TimeCreator 1000 AC power card (AC) 090-93151-01 2

License Certificate 920-93200-01 1

2-way Timing Antenna 090-58545-01 1

GPS/volute ant bracket kit 093-00001-01 1

TimeProvider/TimeCreator GPS hardware kit 093-58545-01 1

IF antenna mounting kit 093-72010-71 1

NA AC power connector cable 160-00004-02 2

CD Manuals 998-93101-01 1

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TimeCreator 1000 Part Numbers

Table 2-10. Enhanced Root - DC power - P/N 990-93110-01

Item Part Number Quantity

TimeCreator 1000 Shelf (SH) 090-93100-01 1

TimeCreator 1000 IOC card (IOC) 090-93121-01 2

TimeCreator 1000 IMC card (IMC) 090-93131-01 1

TimeCreator 1000 DC power card (DC) 090-93141-01 2

License Certificate 920-93200-01 1

2-way Timing Antenna 090-58545-01 1

GPS/volute ant bracket kit 093-00001-01 1

TimeProvider/TimeCreator GPS hardware kit 093-58545-01 1

IF antenna mounting kit 093-72010-71 1

NA AC power connector cable 160-00004-02 2

CD Manuals 998-93101-01 1

Table 2-11. GPS Antenna Kit - P/N 990-93500-01

Item Part Number Quantity

2-way Timing Antenna 090-58545-01 1

GPS/volute ant bracket kit 093-00001-01 1

TimeProvider/TimeCreator GPS hardware kit 093-58545-01 1

IF antenna mounting kit 093-72010-71 1

Table 2-12. NTP option - P/N 990-93200-01

Item Part Number Quantity

License Certificate 920-93200-01 1

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User-Supplied Tools and Materials

You need to supply the following tools and materials for installing and testing the

TimeCreator 1000.

Phillips-head screwdriver to install the TimeCreator 1000 shelf in a rack

ESD wrist strap for installing modules

Digital multimeter (Fluke 77 or equivalent) for verifying power connections to the

shelf

Laptop computer with communications software (e.g., Windows Hyperterminal,

ProComm Plus) for setting system parameters

These standard tools and materials are not supplied, but may be required for

installing the GPS antenna and the Two-Way Antenna Interface:

Standard tool kit

Fasteners for mounting the equipment in rack

PVC glue

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Chapter 3 Installing the TimeCreator 1000

This chapter describes the procedures for installing the TimeCreator 1000.

In This Chapter

Getting Started

Unpacking the Unit

Rack Mounting the Shelf

Working With Modules

Making Signal Connections

Making Ground and Power Connections

Installation Check List

Applying Power to the TimeCreator 1000

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Getting Started

Before you begin to install the TimeCreator 1000, review the information in this

section.

If you encounter any difficulties during the installation process, contact

Symmetricom Global Services (SGS). See Obt aining Tech nical Assistance, on pag e

93 for telephone numbers. SGS includes Product Technical Support for technical

information, and Customer Service for information about your order, RMAs, and

other information.

Site Survey

Before you begin installation, determine the shelf location, ensure the appropriate

power source is available (–4 8 V DC or 120/220 V AC dependin g on power module

type), and ensure that the equipment rack is properly grounded.

The TimeCreator 1000 is designed to mount in a 19-inch (48 cm) rack, occupies

1.75 in (4.5 cm, 1 RU) of vertical rack space, and has a depth of 20 in (50.8 cm).

Environmental Requirements

To prevent the unit from malfunctioning or interfering with other equipment, install

and operate the unit according to the following guidelines:

Operating temperature: 32° F to 104° F (0° C to 40°C)

Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% RH non-condensing

Use only shielded cable for all signal wiring, including I/O, clocks and Ethernet.

Ground appropriately at both ends, or as required by local standards.

Secure all cable screws to their corresponding connectors.

Note: 23-inch (58.42 cm) rack mounting brackets are also available

as a separately ordered item.

Caution: To avoid interference, you must consider the

electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of nearby equipment when you

install the TimeCreator 1000.

Electromagnetic interference can adversely affect the operation of

nearby equipment.

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Unpacking the Unit

Installation Tools and Equipment

You will need the following tools and equipment to install the TimeCreator 1000:

Standard tool kit

Cable ties, waxed string or acceptable cable clamps

No. 18 AWG (minimum) wire at 300volt insulation for –48 V DC

No. 12 AWG wire to connect grounding lug to permanent earth ground

Signal wiring (including DTI Links, GPS, and Ethernet) uses shielded cabling of

the appropriate impedance required by the specific signal type

Mating connectors for terminating signal wiring

Fasteners for mounting the equipment in rack

Digital Voltmeter (DVM)

Unpacking the Unit

The TimeCreator 1000 is packaged to protect it from normal shock, vibration and

handling damage.

Unpack and inspect the unit as follows:

1. Wear a properly grounded protective wrist strap or other ESD device.

2. Inspect the container for signs of damage. If the container appears to be

damaged, notify both the carrier and your Symmetricom distributor. Retain the

shipping container and packing material for the carrier to inspect.

3. Open the container, being careful to cut only the packaging tape.

4. Locate and set aside the printed information and paperwork that is included in

the container.

5. Remove the unit from the container and place it on an anti-static surface.

6. Locate and set aside small parts which may be packed in the container.

7. Remove the accessories from the container.

8. Remove the anti-static packaging from the unit and accessories.

Caution: To avoid electrostatic disch arge (ESD) damage to part s that

are packaged with the TimeCreator 1000, observe the following

procedures.

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Rack Mounting the Shelf

9. Verify that the model and item number shown on the shipping list agrees with the

model and item number on the equipment. The item number can be found on a

label affixed to the unit. Contact your Symmetricom distributor if the model or

item number do not match.

For a complete listing of item numbers, contact your Symmetricom distributor.

Rack Mounting the Shelf

The installation procedure described in this section provides general guidelines for

installing the TimeCreator 1000. Always follow applicable local electrical codes.

Use the following steps to mount the TimeCreator 1000 in a 19- or 23-inch (48 or

58.42 cm) rack.

1. If necessary, attach the rack mounting br ackets to the shelf using 6-32 x 1/4-inch

screws. Ensure that the mounting brackets on both sides are attached at equal

distances from the front of the unit (see Figure 3-1).

2. Mount the shelf to the front of the equipment rack rails with four screws and

associated hardware. Use the proper screws for the equipment rack.

Note: The TimeCreator 1000 comes equipped with 19-inch rack

mounting bracket s. 23-inch rack mo unting bracket s are available as a

separately ordered item.

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Chapter 3 Installing the TimeCreator 1000

Working With Modules

Figure 3-1. Installing the TimeCreator 1000

Working With Modules

This section describes how to install, remove, and handle the modules associated

with the TimeCreator 1000.

Handling Modules

When handling any of the modules, observe the following precautions:

1. Use proper static control precautions when handling modules! Protect the

equipment against ESD (electrostatic discharge) by using a grounded protective

wrist strap and normal equipment grounding.

2. Avoid touching component leads and edge connectors.

3. Avoid placing the module on an ungrounded surface.

4. Avoid allowing the module to come in contact with insulated surfaces.

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Working With Modules

Inserting Modules

This procedure is common for all modules.

Use the following procedure to insert a module into the shelf:

1. Align the module edges within the guides of the selected slot.

2. Slide the module into the chassis and press firmly until it seats fully into its

backplane edge connector. Handles on each side of the faceplate are provided

for removing and inserting the module.

3. Tighten the captive screws located on each side of the panel.

Removing Modules

To remove a module, loosen the captive screws and then pull out on the handles

located on each side of the module. Be sure to place the module on a static-free

surface.

Caution: You must disconnect power prior to removing the power

module, but all other modules can be removed and inserted while

system power is supplied without damaging modules; however,

system performance may be affected.

Caution: To avoid possible damage or intermittent failures, ensure

that you have completely inserted the module into the chassis and

that you have securely tightened the captive screws.

Note: A Phillips screw driver is required to tighten or loosen the

power supply mod ule fast en er s.

Caution: You must disconnect power prior to removing the power

supply module.

Caution: You must disconnect the GPS antenna before removing the

IMC module or removing ground connection.

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Making Signal Connections

The connectors for the GPS input signal, Management and NTP Server Ethernet

connections, and EIA-232 serial connection are located on the IMC module. The

rear panel has RJ-45 connectors for ten client DTI links, two DTI client/server links,

and two T1/E1 BITS frequency links.

Making Communications Connections

The IMC allows user control of the TimeCreator 1000. The EIA-232 serial port,

Ethernet Management port, and NTP server port are located on the IMC as shown

in Figure 3-2. See Working With Modules, on page 45 for module installation

instructions.

Figure 3-2. IMC Module

Ethernet Management and NTP Server Ports

The Ethernet Management and NTP server ports are standard

10Base-T/100Base-T shielded RJ-45 receptacles. To connect the TimeCreator

1000 to an Ethernet network, and to connect the NTP server to an NTP client, use

shielded twisted pair Ethernet RJ-45 cable.

The connector pinouts are listed in Table 3-1.

Note: The T1/E1 BITS links do not function in this release.

Table 3-1. Management and NT P Serve r Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments

Signal Name Pin

TX+ (Transmit positive) 1

TX- (Transmit negative) 2

RX- (Receive negative) 3

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Making Signal Connections

EIA-232 Serial (Craft) Port

The EIA-232 serial port connection is made through a DE9S female connector on

the IMC. This ports allow you to connect to a terminal or PC using a terminal

emulation software p ackage for remo te monitoring and control. W hen connecting to

this port, use a shielded EIA-232 direct connect cable with the cable shield

connected to pin 1.

Figure 3-3 shows the EIA-232 connector pin assignments for the serial port.

Figure 3-3. Serial Port Connector Pins

Table 3-2 describes the EIA-232 connector pin assignments for the serial port.

RX+ (Receive positive) 6

Not Used 4, 5, 7, 8

Table 3-2. Serial Port Connector Pin Assignments

Signal Pin

TXD (Received Data) 2

RXD (Transmitted Data) 3

Ground 5

Table 3-1. Management and NTP Server Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments (Continued)

Signal Name Pin

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Making Signal Connections

GPS Connections

The T imeCreator 1000 GPS input TNC connector is located on the IMC. To connect

a GPS signal, you must install a GPS antenna. For de ta iled inst allation instructions,

see Appendix C, Inst alling the Two -W ay GPS Antenna. In addition to the inst allation

instructions, this appendix also provides a list of the standard tools you will need

and a list of available parts. See Working With Modules, on page 45 for module

installation instructions.

Input and Output Connections

The DTI link and BITS connections are RJ-45 connectors located on the rear panel

(see Figure 3-4).

DTI Connectors

The DTI server and client connections are shielded RJ-45 receptacles on the rear

panel and they are standard 10Base-T/100Base-T connectors. The client

connectors are ports 1 through 10 and additionally ports 11 and 12 if these two ports

are provisioned as outputs. The server connectors are ports A and B if these two

ports are provisioned as inputs.

To connect a TimeCreator 1000 client to M-CMTS components, install a standard

shielded twisted pair RJ-45 cable, CAT5E or better, between the M-CMTS

components and the rear panel DTI client connector (port 11 or port 12).

To connect a T imeCreator 1000 root server to a subtending server, install a shielded

twisted pair RJ-45 cable, CAT5E or better, from the root server’s rear panel DTI

connector to the subtending server’s server port (port A or port B).

The connector pinouts are listed in Table 3-3.

Caution: The GPS cable should only be connected while the unit is

properly grounded.

Note: The BITS connectors are not functional in this release.

Table 3-3. DTI and Root DTI Connector Pin Assignments

Signal Name Pin

SIG+ (Positive Side of Transmitted/Received Data) 1

SIG– (Negative Side of T r ansm it ted /Re ce ive d Data) 2

Not Used 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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Making Ground and Power Connections

Figure 3-4. Rear Panel DTI Links

Making Ground and Power Connections

The TimeCreator 1000 has the option of using either 120/220 VAC, or –48 V DC

power. For non-redundant operation, install either one AC module or one DC

module. For redundant operation, install either two AC modules, two DC modules,

or one AC and one DC module (see Figure 3-6).

Ground Connections

After installing the TimeCreator 1000 into the rack, connect the shelf to the proper

grounding zone or master ground bar. The grounding lug is a screw on the side of

the unit, near the back. Using a ring terminal on the 12 AWG wire, connect the

ground lug to permanent earth ground

Power Connections

Install the appropriate power module and make the power connections as follows:

DC Power

1. Ensure the power source is turned off.

2. Connect the frame ground terminal to earth ground.

3. Locate power terminals on the –48 V DC Power Module.

Recommendation: Although there are a number of methods for

connecting the equipment to earth ground, Symmetricom

recommends running a cable of th e sh or test po ssible leng th from the

ground lug to ea rth ground.

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4. Using 16 AWG (minimum) stranded wire, connect primary power to the terminal

screws. Symmetricom recommends that you use a #6 spade lug termination for

each power lead.

Figure 3-5. TimeCreator 1000 DC Power Module

AC Power

1. Ensure the power source is turned off.

2. Connect the power cord to the power connector on the 120V-220V AC Power

Module.

3. Connect the power cord to the power source.

Warning: To avoid possible damage to equipment, you must provide

power source protective fusing as part of the installation.

Note: The AC power socket contains two 2 amp fuse s: one in line

and one spare.

Warning: To avoid possible damage to equipment, you must provide

power source protective fusing as part of the installation.

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Installation Check List

Figure 3-6. TimeCreator 1000 AC Power Module

Installation Check List

To verify that the installation of the TimeCreator 1000 is complete, perform the

checks and procedures in Table 3-4.

Applying Power to the TimeCreator 1000

The T imeCreator 1000 is not equip ped with a Power switch. DC power is controlled

by a power distribution panel. AC power is applied when a standard 120 or 220

VAC power cord connected to the 100-240 AC Power module is plugged into the

appropriate power outlet.

Table 3-4. Installation Completeness Checklist

Operation Complete

Ensure the TimeCreator 1000 chassis is securely attached to mounting

rack

Ensure that the appropriate modules (and filler panels if needed) are

installed

Verify that all power an d gro und wir es ar e ins talled corr ec tly an d sec ur ely

Verify that all communications cables are properly installed

Verify that all input and output cables are properly installed

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Normal Power Up Indications

As the TimeCreator 1000 powers up and begins normal operation, the IOC module

and IMC module LEDs all turn on. After the module self-test is complete and the

module firmware is operational, the LED states may change to indicate the

appropriate state or status.

Table 3-5 provides a description of the module LEDs.

Table 3-5. Module LED Descriptions

LED Color Description

Power Module

Status Off Power input not connected or Power Module Failure

Green Power Module is functioning properly

IMC Module

Power Off Module power fault

Green Module power is functioning properly

GPS Off System is not provisioned to use GPS reference

Amber GPS input is enabled but GPS input has not been

qualified as reference

Green System is provisioned to use GPS reference and GPS

reference is qualified as reference

Alarm Off There are no alarms being generated by the system

Red There are alarms being generated by the system

Ethernet

Connection Off No Ethernet link established

Green Ethernet link established

Ethernet Activity Off No Ethernet activity

Amber Blinks with Ethernet activity

IOC Module

Ext Ref Off System is not provisioned to use external references

Amber System is provisioned to use e xter nal references, but

at least one of the reference inputs has been

disqualified from being selected as system reference

Green System is provisioned to use external reference(s)

and all reference inputs are qualified as possible

system refere nc es

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Power Off Module power fault

Green Module power is functioning properly

Alarm Off There are no alarms being generated by IOC

Module’s components, Input, Outputs, Clocks, etc.

Red There are alarms being generated by IOC Module’s

components, Input, Outputs, Clocks, etc.

Active Off Module is in Standb y Mode

Green Module is in Active Mode, output source

Holdover Off Module is not in Holdover

Amber Module is in Holdover

Output Off DTI output error or port is in standby mode

Green All DTI server port s are operating normally

DTI Links

A/11 - B/12 DTI

Client State Off Disabled, or Enabled and qualified as reference input

Amber Enabled and not qualified as reference input

A/11 - B/12 DTI

Client Connection

Status

Off Disabled or not connected to DTI Server

Green Connected to DTI Server

A/11 - B/12 DTI

Server State Off Disabled, or client operating normally

Amber 1. Enabled, client indicates Warm-up, Free-run,

Holdover, or Acquire states

2. In Test Mode, the DTI Out put State LED and DTI

Server Port Connectivity Status LED alternate

being ON and OFF

A/11 - B/12 DTI

Server Connection

Status

Off Disabled or not connected to DTI client

Green 1. Connected to DTI client

2. In Test Mode, the DTI Server Port State LED and

DTI Server Port Connectivity S tatus LED alternate

being ON and OFF

1 - 10

DTI Server State Off Disabled, or client operating normally

Amber 1. Enabled, client indicates Warm-up, Free-run,

Holdover, or Acquire states

2. In Test Mode, the DTI Out put State LED and DTI

Server Port Connectivity Status LED alternate

being ON and OFF

Table 3-5. Module LED Descriptions (Continued)

LED Color Description

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1 - 10

DTI Server

Connection Status

Off Disabled or not connected to DTI client

Green 1. Connected to DTI client

2. In Test Mode, the DTI Server Port State LED and

DTI Server Port Connectivity S tatus LED alternate

being ON and OFF

Table 3-5. Module LED Descriptions (Continued)

LED Color Description

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Chapter 4 General Guidelines for using the Symmetricom

TimeCreator 1000

This chapter describes

In This Chapter

Clock Operations

GPS

NTP Client Mode

DHCP

CLI commands

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Clock Operations

For TOD sources of RTC, user, and NTP, the unit initially sets the time from the

selected source. The unit then operates in freerun. The unit will not update the time,

phase, or frequency.

The user can force an update in the user and NTP modes. In GPS mode, the initial

time is set from GPS, and the unit maintains frequency and phase lock to GPS.

When recovering from extended holdover, the frequency is locked to the GPS

reference. If the phase error is small, the phase is corrected by slewing. If the phase

error is large, an alarm is generated and the user will need to command the phase

to be corrected. This prevents unmanaged discontinuities of the DOCSIS time

stamp.

GPS

Refer to the user manual for proper installation of the GPS antenna. Proper cable,

grounding techniques, and lightning arrestors should be used. Mount the antenna

outside, preferably on the roof with a clear view of the sky. Do not mount the

antenna near a wall or other obstruction blocking part o f the sky. Mount the antenna

well above roads or parking lots.

Allowed at least one hour for the unit to track and lock to GPS.

NTP Client Mode

If the system time is off by more than four hours, then the system mode should be

set to user mode and the time set to within four hours. The unit can then be

configured to use NTP.

Table 4-1. TOD Source Modes

TOD Source Initial Time Frequency Lock Phase Lock

RTC (Default) Real-time clock Freerun Freerun

User User Freerun Freerun

NTP NTP Freerun Freerun

GPSGPSGPSGPS

DTI (subtending) Root server Root server Root server

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DHCP

Since the unit only sets the time once, the time could be off by more than 100 ms if

this procedure is not followed.

DHCP

This unit's DHCP client will not continually attempt to acquire an IP address if the

Ethernet cable is not connected at power up, or when DHCP mode is enabled.

After the cable is connected, enter the following commands to restart DHCP:

set ip-state eth0 disable

set ip-state eth0 enable

CLI commands

Logging In And Out

The default administrator user name is “admin” with password “SymmTC1000”

To logout:

Logout

Adding And Deleting Users

Only an administrator-level user can add or delete users.

Additional users can be added with the set user command

Saving The Present Configuration To Non-volatile Memory

Set configuration backup

Restoring Default Configuration

To restore factory defaults, while preserving users and IP configuration:

Set configuration default

Note: The "sync tod-source now" command used in some of the

following examples forces the TimeCreator 1000 to immediately start

using the new reference for time and frequency. This command is

useful in lab test s, but it s use should be ca refully planned since it may

cause cable modems to resync.

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CLI commands

To restore factory defaults:

Set configuration factory

Determining Status

Show alarms (presently active alarms)

Show status (general status of unit)

Show gps (GPS information)

Show inventory

Enabling Outputs

Example for port 5:

Set interface state port 5 enable

Setting The Output To Test Mode

Example for port 9:

Set interface test-mode port 9 enable

Configuring For Default Mode (Real Time Clock)

Set tod-source rtc

Sync tod-source now

Configuring For User Mode

Set tod-source user

Example to set the clock in user mode:

Set clock date 2006-05-20 time 10:23:00

Sync tod-source now

Configuring For GPS Mode

Set tod-source gps

Set interface state gps enable

(Wait until GPS is available)

Sync tod-source now

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CLI commands

Configuring For NTP Mode

Show clock

Example if time is more than 4 hours off:

Set tod-source user

Set clock date yyyy-mm-dd time hh:mm:ss

Set tod-source ntp

Set NTP-server add <ip address>

Set service ntpd disable

Set service ntpd enable

Sync tod-source now

Configuring For Subtending Mode

Example for portA (port 11):

Set tod-source dti

Set interface type porta client

Set interface state port 11 enable (Previous 2 commands must be

issued first)

Example on root server using port 5:

Set interface state port 5 enable

Set interface tod-mode verbose

Forcing Unit To Send New Time

If you change the TOD source after the unit has left warm-up, you must enter the

following command to change the time and DOCSIS time stamp:

Sync tod-source now

If you change to GPS, enter the command after the unit is ready; use the show

alarms command and check for the presence of the “jam sync required” alarm to

indicate readiness.

This command should also be entered after you change the time in user mode.

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CLI commands

Setting Manual Cable Advance

Example to set cable advance for port 5 to 0x001023:

Set cable-adv port 5 manual 00:10:23

Setting Auto Cable Advance

Example to set cable advance for port 5:

Set cable-adv port 5 auto

Configuring Static IP

Example for host ip address of 192.168.5.2, with router gateway at 192.168.5.1:

Set ip-state eth0 disable

Set ip-mode eth0 static

Set ip eth0 addr 192.168.5.2

Set ip eth0 mask 24

Set ip eth0 gateway 192.168.5.1

Set ip eth0 broadcast 192.168.5.255

Set ip-state eth0 enable

Configuring Dynamic IP

Ethernet cable should already by connected and DHCP server configured:

Set ip-state eth0 disable

Set ip-mode eth0 dhcp

Set ip-state eth0 enable

Switching Active And Standby Cards

Example for IOC 1 presently active, and switching to IOC 2):

Set ioc-state ioc2 active

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This chapter describes the procedures for provisioning the TimeCreator 1000. Use

the procedures in this chapter after you have installed and powered up the

TimeCreator 1000 (see Chapter 3, Installing the TimeCreator 1000).

In This Chapter

Establishing a Connection to the TimeCreator 1000

Managing the User Access List

Provisioning Login Authentication

Provisioning Services

Provisioning the Ethernet Ports

Setting the System Date Time and Time Offset

Setting the DTI Server Type

Provisioning the Input Reference

Provisioning the DTI Links

Provisioning Revertive and Non-Revertive Mode

Provisioning SNMP

Provisioning an NTP Server

Provisioning Cable Advance

Provisioning Alarms

Routine Operation Commands

Saving and Restoring Provisioning Data

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Establishing a Connection to the TimeCreator 1000

To set up and manage the TimeCreator 1000 with a terminal or a computer with

terminal emulation, you must establish either a serial connection or an Ethernet

connection. To connect through the serial port, see Communicating Through the

Serial Port, on page 64. If the TimeCreator 1000 is connected to an Ethernet LAN,

use the procedure described in Communicating Through the Ethernet Port, on p age

64.

Communicating Through the Serial Port

An EIA-232 serial port is available on the IMC module for a direct serial connection

to a terminal or a computer with terminal emulation. Use the following procedure to

connect the TimeCreator 1000 to a terminal or a computer with terminal emulation

through a null-modem serial cable:

1. Connect one end of a null-modem cable to the serial port on the computer or

terminal and the other end to the EIA-232 connector on the IMC.

2. Configure the emulation software for 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and 57600

baud rate.

3. Start the terminal emulation software and press Enter. The system prompt

should appear. If it does not, recheck each step in this procedure.

Communicating Through the Ethernet Port

To communicate with the T imeCreator 1000 using an Ethernet LAN connection, you

must first configure the Ethernet port through the EIA-232 serial port.

Note: Before you can communicate with the TimeCreator 1000

through an Ethernet connection, yo u must first configure the Ethernet

port using the ser ial co nn e ctio n.

Note: For information on restricting user access, see Managing the

User Access List, on page 66.

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Configuring the Ethernet Port

Use the following procedures to configure the TimeCreator 1000 Ethernet

parameters (IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address).

1. Establish a direct serial connection to the TimeCreator 1000 as described in

Communicating Through the Serial Port, on page 64.

2. Provision the IP, Gateway, and Subnet Mask addresses for the TimeCreator

1000. The IT department or site administrator for your location can recommend

specific addresses for these parameters. The mask is specified as a prefix

number which is the number of 1's from the MSB with the remaining bit s set to 0.

For example 255.255.255.0 is set with the value 24.Use the dotted decimal

format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx to enter the address parameter with the following

commands:

Example

Type set ip eth0 addr 192.168.0.10, then press Enter.

Type set ip eth0 gateway 192.168.0.254, then press Enter.

Type set ip eth0 mask 24, then press Enter.

Connecting Through an Ethernet LAN

1. Ensure that the TimeCreator 1000 is connected to a LAN (see Making

Communications Connections, on page 47 for details).

2. Telnet from your PC to the IP address assigned to the TimeCreator 1000 (see

Configuring the Ethernet Port, on page 65).

3. Type your user name and press Enter. If you are not assigned as a user in the

system, contact the system administrator or see Adding a User, on page 67.

4. Type your assigned password and press Enter. The system prompt appears.

Note: The TimeCreator 1000 default IP address is 10.0.0.100, the

subnet mask is 255.255.255 .0, and the gateway address is 0.0.0.0. If

these defaults are acceptable, the following procedure using the

serial port is not requ ired.

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Managing the User Access List

When you are logged in at the Admin level you can add, edit, or delete user names

in the user access list. The user list can contain up to 20 names and users can be

set to one of three different security levels described in Table 5-1. Users are

required to enter a user name and password to log in to the system. Users can

access or modify only the parameter settings allowed by their assigned security

level.

Use the procedures in this section to manag e user access to the TimeCreator 1000.

Use the following procedure to log in to the system at the admin level.

1. Ensure that the TimeCreator 1000 is connected to a LAN, or directly connected

to a PC through the EIA-232 serial port. See Making Communications

Connections, on page 47.

2. If the TimeCreator 1000 is connected to a LAN Telnet from your PC to the

assigned IP address.

If the T imeCreator 1000 is connected to a PC dire ctly through the serial port, st art

a Telnet session and press Enter.

Caution: To avoid a possible service call, do not lose or misp lace the

user name and p assword of the Admin-level user.

Caution: After three failed login attempts the user account is locked

out; this includes the adm i n us er. To avoid a service call, it is

recommended that at least two admin-level users be configured.

Table 5-1. User Level and Access

Security Level Description

User Users can edit their password and retrieve information, or access

any command at the User security level.

Power-User Users are allowed to change configuration and issue User-level

commands.

Admin Users are allowed to modify the security database or download new

firmware and issue commands at any level.

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3. Type your user name and press Enter. The system prompts for a password.

4. Type your password and press Enter. The system prompt appears.

Adding a User

Use the following procedure to add a user to the system access list.

1. Login at the Admin level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type show user and press Enter to view the current list of users.

3. Type set user add and press Enter. The system prompts you for a user name.

4. Type a user name and press Enter. The name you enter will be the log-in name

for the user. The system prompts you for a password.

5. Type a password and press Enter. The password you enter will be the log-in

password for the user. The system responds with the confirm password prompt.

6. Retype the password and press Enter. The system prompts you for an access

level.

7. Type the user access level and press Enter.

8. Type show user and press Enter to verify that the account exists (repeat steps

4, 5, and 6 to add other users).

Deleting A User

Use the following procedure to delete user ABC from the system access list.

1. Login at the Admin level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type show user and press Enter to view the current list of users.

Note: The unit’s de fault user name is admin and the default p assword

is SymmTC1000. To avoid unauthorized access, you should change

the default user name and password.

Note:

User passwords can contain numbers, upper and lowercase letters,

and the character set ":;<=>?@".

For a description of user access levels, see Managing the User

Access List, on page 66.

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3. Type set user del abc and press Enter.

Displaying Current Users and User Access Levels

Use the following procedure to retrieve a list of all assigned users and their access

levels.

1. Login at the Admin level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type show user and press Enter. The system displays the current list of users.

Changing a User’s Password and Access Level

Use the following procedure to change the pa ssword and access level.

1. Login at the Admin level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type show user and press Enter to view the current list of users.

3. Type set user modify <user> password and press Enter. The system

prompts you for a password.

4. Type the user’s password and press Enter. The system responds with the

confirm password prompt.

5. Type the user’s password again and press Enter.

6. Type set user modify <user> access-level and press Enter. The system

prompts you for the new access level.

Locking Out a User

Use the following procedure to prevent user ABC from logging on to the system.

1. Login at the Admin level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type show user and press Enter to view the current list of users.

Note:

All users can change their own password with Set User Password

command.

User passwords can contain numbers, upper and lowercase letters,

and the character set ":;<.

For a description of user access levels, see Managing the User

Access List, on page 66.

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3. Type set user lock abc and press Enter.

Provisioning Login Authentication

The authentication scheme used in the TimeCreator 1000 allows you to provision

either a RADIUS or TACACS+ server IP address and authentication key(s) for

server access. If RADIUS or TACACS+ is enabled, the system allows local login if

the server doesn't authenticate the user and the user is configured locally.

To provision the authentication scheme for the local device:

Type set authentication local and press Enter.

To provision the RADIUS server IP address and the authentication key for server

access:

1. Type set authentication radius server <address> and press Enter

(address is the server IP address, for example 192.168.0.10).

2. Type set authentication radius key <key> and press Enter (key is up to

32 ASCII characters).

3. Type set authentication radius enable and press Enter.

To provision the TACACS+ server IP address and the authentication key for server

access:

1. Type set authentication tacacs+ server <address> and press Enter

(address is the server IP address, for example 192.168.0.10).

2. Type set authentication tacacs+ key <key> and press Enter (key is up to

32 ASCII characters).

3. Type set authentication tacacs+ enable and press Enter.

Provisioning Services

Using the Set Service command, you can control the TimeCreator 1000 services

(see Set Service, on page 148). This command allows you to enable or disable the

following services:

EIA-232

Telnet

SSH

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NTP

SNMP

Example

To enable NTP, enter the following command:

Type set service ntp enable and press Enter.

Provisioning the Ethernet Ports

The TimeCreator 1000 supports static IP addresses as well as dynamically

allocated addresses on the MGMT (Management) port and NTP port. The

dynamically allocated address requires a connection to a DHCP server. When

provisioning the unit for static IP address, you can set the Host address, Mask

address, and Gateway address, or you can set the addresses to the factory defa ult.

See Appendix D, Specifications and Factory Defaults for default IP addresses.

Static IP Mode

Use the following procedure to configure the T imeCreator 1000 IP parameters (Host

Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address) on the MGMT port. Use the

dot-decimal notation format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx to enter the address parameter.

Example

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type set ip-mode eth0 mode static and press Enter.

3. Type set ip eth0 addr 192.168.0.10 and press Enter.

4. Type set ip eth0 mask 24 and press Enter.

5. Type set ip eth0 gateway 192.168.0.1 and press Enter.

6. Type set ip-state eth0 restart and press Enter.

DHCP Mode

You can either enable or disable DHCP mode on the MGMT port or NTP port. Use

the following procedure to configure the TimeCreator 1000 to enable DHCP on the

MGMT port.

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Setting the System Date Time and Time Offset

Example

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type ip-mode eth0 mode dhcp and press Enter.

3. Type set ip-state eth0 restart and press Enter.

Setting the System Date Time and Time Offset

The TimeCreator 1000 Time of Day can be set either by an external source, or

manually with the Set Clock command. You can set the time and date only in the

user tod-source mode. Use the following procedure to manually set the system

date, time, and time offset:

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type set clock date <date value> time <time value> and press Enter.

Enter the date value in format yyyy-mm-dd.

3. Type set clock offset <offset value> and press Enter. Enter the time

offset value in format hh-mm. Only offsets corresponding to valid time zones are

supported.

Setting the DTI Server Type

The TimeCreator 1000 can be provisioned as a root server operating with a GPS

external reference, or if no external reference is qualified, it can operate in free-run

mode. The TimeCreator 1000 can also be provisioned to operate as a subtending

server receiving its reference from a root DTI server.

The TimeCreator 1000 stays in warm-up until the time is obtained. If RTC mode is

selected, then the time is already available. Other modes need to obtain the time

from an external source. Once the unit has passed beyond warm-up, a jam sync is

required to adjust the time when changing the TOD source.

Warning: Changing the TOD source and performing the jam sync

may require cable modems to re-sync. For information on jam sync,

see Force System Time to Reference (Jam Sy nc ), on page 75 and

refer to the command Sync TOD-Source, on page 155.

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Setting the DTI Server Type

Use the following procedure to provision the TimeCreator 1000 mode of operation

as either a root DTI server or subtending server.

Root DTI Server in Free-run Mode

The TimeCreator 1000 operates in free-run mode when there is no qualified

external reference and the TOD is either set by the user, set with NTP, or set to the

default Real Time Clock (RTC) mode.

User Time Set Mode

The Set Clock Date Time command is used to set the system time.

Example

To provision the TimeCreator 1000 as a root server in free-run mode with the TOD

set by the user to the current time, perform the following steps:

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type set tod-source user and press Enter.

3. Type set clock date <date> time <time> and press Enter.

NTP (Client) Set Mode

The Set T OD-Source NTP command is used to provision th e Time of Day source to

be an NTP server.

Example

To provision the TimeCreator 1000 as a root server with an NTP server supplying

the TOD, perform the following steps:

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type set tod-source ntp and press Enter.

Default Time Set Mode

In the default mode, the time is obtained from the real-time clock on the IMC card.

Example

Note: A T ime Creato r 1000 that is prov isioned as a su btending ser ver

must use the reference source of a root DTI server.

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Setting the DTI Server Type

To provision the TimeCreator 1000 TOD source to be the IMC’s real-time clock

(RTC), perform the following steps:

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type set tod-source rtc and press Enter.

Root DTI Server in GPS Mode

In GPS mode, the time is obtained from GPS. The system waits until it has valid

time from GPS before it transitions out of warm-up.

Example

To provision the TimeCreator 1000 as a root server with GPS as the external

reference, perform the following steps:

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type set tod-source gps and press Enter.

3. Type set interface tod-mode verbose and press Enter.

Subtending DTI Server Mode

A TimeCreator 1000 provisioned as a subtending server must connect directly to a

root DTI server through the DTI client interface. A subtending server cannot be

referenced to another subtending system. The root server must be in the verbose

TOD mode so that the subtending server can obtain the necessary information via

the DTI link.

Example

To provision the TimeCreator 1000 as a subtending server, perform the following

steps:

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type set tod-source dti and press Enter.

3. Follow the steps in Provisioning the Input Reference, on p age 74 to pro vision the

input reference ports.

Note: The root server must be in verbose TOD mode. On the root

server, enter the following command: Type set interface

tod-mode verbose and press Enter.

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When operating in normal (locked) mode, the TimeCreator 1000 uses the external

reference (GPS or DTI) to acquire the system’s frequency, DTI timest amp, and T OD

alignment. DTI references are connected to ports A and B and you can provision a

priority level for each port. You can also provision NTP to provide TOD. The TOD

source must be set prior to enabling the desired interface.

Setting the GPS Parameters

When the GPS reference is enabled, you can set the satellite position parameters

either automatically or manually. In manual mode, you must specify the latitude,

longitude, and height. You can also specify the elevation mask which filters the

satellites used by the system.

Example

To provision the TimeCreator 1000 to set a GPS reference for manual mode and

specify the position, perform the following steps:

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Verify that the TOD source has been set to GPS.

3. Type set interface state gps enable and press Enter.

4. Type set gps mode manual position <latitude> <longitude> height (in

meters) and press Enter.

Setting the DTI Parameters

DTI references connect to ports A and B. When you provision DTI as a reference,

you must enable the ports and set them for client mode. You can also set a priority

value for each port.

Example

To provision ports A and B for DTI reference, set port A for a priority of 1 and port B

for a priority of 2 then perform the following steps:

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Verify that the TOD source has been set to DTI. This must be set before the state

or type can be set.

3. Type set interface type portA client and press Enter.

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4. Type set interface type portB client and press Enter.

5. Type set interface state port port11 enable and press Enter.

6. Type set interface state port port12 enable and press Enter.

7. Type set interface priority portA 1 and press Enter.

8. Type set interface priority portB 2 and press Enter.

Setting the NTP Parameters

When the TimeCreator 1000 is provisioned for free-run mode, the unit can set its

time from an external NTP server connected to the MGMT port.

Example

To enable the MGMT port to receive TOD from an NTP server, perform the following

steps:

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Verify that the TOD source has been set to NTP.

3. Type set service ntp enable and press Enter.

4. Type set firewall ntp enable eth0 and press Enter.

5. Type set ntp-server add <ip address> and press Enter. If required by the

NTP server, specify a keyID with the NTP-Server command, use the NTP-Key

command to add key configuration, and NTP-Authorization to enable or disable

authorization operation.

Force System Time to Reference (Jam Sync)

The “jam sync” function allows you to either set the current time as TOD

immediately, or to specify when the “jam sync” will occur.

Warning: Changing the TOD source and performing the jam sync

may require cable modems to re-sync. For information on jam sync,

see Force System Time to Reference (Jam Sy nc ), on page 75 and

refer to the command Sync TOD-Source, on page 155.

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Example

To immediately perform a “jam sync”, perform the following steps:

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type sync tod-source now and press Enter.

Provisioning the DTI Links

The TimeCreator 1000 rear panel has ten permanent DTI client links that provide

DTI timing signals to client element s in an M-CMTS architecture. There are also two

DTI client/server ports that can be provisioned as either DTI reference links (for

subtending servers), or as additional DTI links to client elements. DTI ports 11 and

12 must be provisioned to the appropriate type, either client or server, before being

enabled or disabled.

The LED status indicators on the DTI links are described in Table 5-2.

Enabling and Disabling the DTI Server Links

To enable all DTI link ports, perform the following steps:

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type set tod-source dti and press Enter.

3. Type set interface state port all enable and press Enter.

Enabling and Disabling the DTI Client/Server Links

To set up ports 11 and 12 as client DTI links, perform the following steps:

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type set interface type portA client and press Enter.

3. Type set interface type portB client and press Enter.

4. Type set interface state port 11 enable and press Enter.

5. Type set interface state port 12 enable and press Enter.

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Enabling DTI Test Mode

Test Mode produces a continuous stream test signal from the DTI links that is all

ones prior to Manchester encoding.

Example

To enable test mode on port 10, perform the following steps:

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type set interface test-mode port 10 enable and press Enter.

Table 5-2. DTI Link LED Indicators

Indicator Color Description

DTI Output Status Off 1. A DTI output issue exists on at least one DTI

output port

2. When operating as the Standby IOC

Green All DTI outputs are operating normally

DTI Output State Off 1. Disabled

2. Client Operating Normally

Amber 1. Enabled, client indicates Warm-up, Free-run,

Holdover, or Fast-Lock states

2. In Test Mode the DTI Output State LED and

DTI Output Connectivity Status LED shall

alternate being “on” and “off”

DTI Output Connectivity

Status Off 1. Disabled

2. Not connected to DTI client

Green 1. Connected to DTI client

2. In Test Mode the DTI Output State LED and

DTI Output Connectivity Status LED shall

alternate being “on” and “off”

DTI Input State Off 1. Disabled

2. Enable d an d qu a lified as re fe re nc e inp ut

Amber Enabled and not qualified as reference input

DTI Input Connectivity

Status Off 1. Disabled

2. Not connected to DTI server

Green Connected to DTI server

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Provisioning Revertive and Non-Revertive Mode

The revertive and non-revertive function allows you to select the action taken when

the system reference at ports A and B is disqualified and then re-qualified.

In the revertive mode, if an input used as the system reference is disqualified (for

any reason), the reference switches to the next-highest input and reverts to the

initial input when that input is re-qualified. In this mode, the reference switches two

times: once when the disqualifying event occurs, and again when the initial input is

re-qualified.

In the non-revertive mode, when the system reference is disqualified (for any

reason), the system reference switches to the other input but does not revert to the

initial input when the initial input is re-qu alified. The system reference switches only

once when the disqualifying event occurs. When the priorities of the ports are the

same, the ports act in the non-revert ive mode. If the priorities are dif ferent, the ports

act in the revertive mode.

Example

To provision the TimeCreator 1000 ports A and B for revertive mode, perform the

following steps:

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type set interface priority portA 2 and press Enter.

3. Type set interface priority portB 3 and press Enter.

4. Type set ntp-server add 192.168.100.120 and press Enter.

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Provisioning SNMP

Enabling SNMP allows you to use an SNMP interface to remotely manage the

TimeCreator 1000 over an Ethernet connection. You can provision SNMP to be

enabled or disabled on the specified Ethernet port, provision the SNMP manager

address to the specified IP address or to the default settings, and set user

authentication.

Example

To enable SNMP on the MGMT port, set the manager IP address to

192.168.100.100 with engine ID ABC123, add user ABC, with no authorization or

privacy, perform the following steps:

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type set service snmp enable and press Enter.

3. Type set firewall snmp enable eth0 and press Enter.

4. Type set snmp manager 192.168.100.100 engineID ABC123 and press

Enter.

5. Type set snmp user add ABC securLvl noauth and press Enter.

Provisioning an NTP Server

To provision the NTP server, you must enable it on the NTP server p ort. When NTP

is enabled, the TimeCreator 1000 can serve its system time to external NTP clients.

Example

To enable NTP on the NTP server port, perform the following steps:

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type set service ntp enable and press Enter.

3. Type set firewall ntp enable eth1 and press Enter.

Note: If desired, use the NTP-Key command to configu re keys.

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Provisioning Cable Advance

The Cable Advance command allows you to compensate for the response time

between client and server DTI links due to cable length. You can specify any or all

ports and provision for auto correction or manual correction.

Example

To provision cable advance auto mode on DTI link port 1, perform the following

steps:

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type show cable-adv and press Enter to view the current setting.

3. Type set cable-adv port1 auto and press Enter.

Provisioning Alarms

This section describes the commands used to provision and manage alarms in the

T imeCreator 1000. The user can provision the alarms to be enabled or disabled and

set thresholds to turn the alarms on and o f f. For a list of all alarms, se e Appendix A,

Alarms Events and System Messages.

Software commands allow you to perform the following:

Provision the set and clear alarm thresholds

Provision the alarm (enable or disable)

Retrieve current alarm settings

Retrieve current alarms

Display alarm status

Alarms are also indicated by LEDs on the IOC and IMC modules.

Provisioning the Set and Clear Alarm Thresholds

Alarm set and clear values can be entered for the following:

MTIE-t

Note: Symmetricom recommends that you use the automatic cable

advance feature. Refer to the comm and Set Cable Adva nce, on page

117.

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MTIE-35

Jitter

FER

The set and clear values are the threshold sett ings that determine when an alarm is

activated and deactivated. The set value is the threshold above which an alarm is

activated. The clear value is the threshold below which an alarm is deactivated.

Use the following commands to provision the set and clear alarm threshold values.

Example

To set the MTIE-t, MTIE-35, Jitter, FER threshold of all ports to a set value of 8000

and a clear value of 5000, perform the following steps:

1. Login at the Admin or Power-User level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type set alarm-threshold mtie-t all set 8000 and press Enter.

3. Type set alarm-threshold mtie-t all clear 5000 and press Enter.

4. Type set alarm-threshold mtie-35 all set 8000 and press Enter.

5. Type set alarm-threshold mtie-35 all clear 5000 and press Enter.

6. Type set alarm-threshold jitter all set 8000 and press Enter.

7. Type set alarm-threshold jitter all clear 5000 and press Enter.

8. Type set alarm-threshold fer all set 8000 and press Enter.

9. Type set alarm-threshold fer all clear 5000 and press Enter.

Retrieving Current Alarm Settings

The Show Alarm Threshold command displays the set and clear alarm thresholds

for every alarm type, or you can individually display the MTIE-t, MTIE-35, Jitter, or

FER on the specified port. If a port number is not specified, all ports are displayed.

Example

To display set and clear thresholds for all alarm types on all ports, enter the

following:

Type show alarm-threshold all and press Enter.

To display individual set and clear alarm thresholds, such as FER, for port 5, enter

the following:

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Type show alarm-threshold fer port5 and press Enter.

Retrieving Current Alarms

The Show Alarms command displays all current alarms. To display a list of all

current alarms enter the following:

Type show alarms and press Enter.

Displaying Alarm and Unit Status

The Show Status command displays the system status information as follows:

Assigned System Name and asset tag value

Uptime for the IMC module

System date and time

Number of standing system alarms

Active IOC module

Standby IOC module

Currently selected TOD Source

Summary for the GPS Input

Summary for each DTI client port

Summary for each DTI server port

Clock status for each IOC module

To display the system status, enter the following:

Type show status and press Enter.

Routine Operation Commands

This section describes the commands you use to perform the following routine

operations with the TimeCreator 1000:

Displaying alarms

Displaying events

Displaying the TimeCreator 1000 configuration

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Displaying Alarms

The Show Log Alarm command displays all local alarms in the alarm log in

chronological order (first in - first out).

Example

Type show log alarm and press Enter.

Displaying Events

The Show Log Event command displays all local events in the event log in

chronological order (first in - first out). The event log contains the 1000 most recent

alarmed and non-alarmed events.

Example

Type show log event and press Enter.

Restarting the TimeCreator 1000

The system can be restarted via a command. Since reference out put signals will be

lost, it is not recommended to restart the entire system unless required. Only the

admin user can issue the reboot command. The following command restarts the

IMC card:

Example

Type reboot imc and press Enter.

Saving and Restoring Provisioning Data

Symmetricom recommends that you keep an electronic version and/or a written

version of the provisioning changes you make to the TimeCreator 1000.

Backing up Provisioning Data

To backup up the current configuration, enter the following:

Type set configuration backup and press Enter.

To change the current configuration to the backup copy, enter the following:

Type set configuration restore and press Enter.

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To change the current configuration to factory default while preserving user and IP

information, enter the following:

Type set configuration default and press Enter.

To change the current configuration to the factory default, enter the following:

Type set configuration factory and press Enter.

Notes:

Setting the configuration to default will not overwrite the user login

information or the system’s IP addres s. Setting the configuration to

factory will overwrite the user login information and return the

system’s IP address to the factory set address.

IOC configuration is automatically saved in the IOC card one minute

afte r the configuration is changed.

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Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

This chapter describes maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for the

TimeCreator 1000.

In This Chapter

Preventive Maintenance

Safety Considerations

ESD Considerations

Diagnosing the IOC

Diagnosing the IMC

Repairing the TimeCreator 1000

Obtaining Technical Assistance

Upgrading the Firmware

Returning the TimeCreator 1000

User’s Guide Updates

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Preventive Maintenance

The T imeCrea tor 1000 requires minimal preventive maintenance. En sure the unit is

not exposed to hazards such as direct sunlight, open windows, water, or extreme

heat. See Environmental Requirements, on page 42, for electromagnetic

compatibility conditions that may cause damage.

Table 6-1 lists preventive maintenance measures to be performed periodically. Do

not disassemble components just for the purpose of inspection.

Safety Considerations

Follow your company’s safety guidelines and policies when working on or around

live equipment.

ESD Considerations

Maintenance personnel should wear ESD wrist strap s when inst alling or working on

all TimeCreator 1000 equipment and modules. Plug the user-supplied wrist strap

into the TimeCreator 1000. Place IMC and IOC modules into static-free bags when

not in use.

Caution: To avoid electromagnetic discha rge damage to the circuitry,

never attempt to vacuum the TimeCreator 1000.

Caution: To avoid damage, under no circumstances should the

interior chassis of the TimeCreator 1000 be allowed to come in

contact with water.

Table 6-1. Preventive Maintenance

Item Inspection Corrective Action Interval

Chassis Inspect for dirt or foreign

material Clean the exterior of chassis with

a soft dry cloth Periodically

Cables Inspect for pinched, worn or

damaged cable Replace pinched, worn or

damaged cable at the first

opportunity

Periodically

Connectors Inspect for loose or damaged

connector Tighten loose connectors. If

damaged, replace the connector

and/or cable at the first oppo rtunity

Periodically

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Diagnosing the IOC

Reading LED Conditions

Table 6-2 shows the function of the LED indicators on the IOC.

Removing the IOC

You can remove either of two IOCs in a shelf without affecting outputs. If you need

to remove the only IOC in a shelf, or remove both IOCs from a shelf, outputs are

interrupted and will resume once one IOC has achieved normal operating state.

Removing the Only IOC

To remove the only IOC in a shelf, use the following procedure. Output signals will

be interrupted; they will resume once the IOC has achieved normal operating state.

Table 6-2. LED Conditions for the IOC

Indicator Color Description

Power Off power is off or power fault

Green power is on

Alarm Off no alarms generated by module inputs, output s, or

clock

Red module failure

External Ref Off System is not provisioned to use external references

Amber one of the provisioned reference inputs has been

disqualified from being selected as system reference

Green all provisioned reference inputs are qualified as

possible system references

Active Off module is in standby mode

Green module is in active mode

Holdover Off Module is not in holdover and is tracking at least one

input

Amber Module is in holdover and not tracking inputs

Output Off A DTI output issu e exists on at least one DTI output

port, or the module is the standby IOC

Green All DTI outputs are operating normally

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Diagnosing the IOC

1. Save the contents of the IOC memory in the IMC by issuing the following

command:

Type set configuration backup ioc and press Enter.

2. Issue the following command to take the IOC out of service:

Type set ioc-state disable and press Enter.

3. Attach a wrist grounding strap and connect it to the TimeCreator 1000 chassis.

4. Loosen the captive ret aining screws and pul l out on t hem to unseat the IOC from

the shelf.

5. Place the IOC in a static-free bag or on a static-free surface.

Install a new IOC using the appropriate procedure in Replacing the IOC, on page

90.

Removing a Redundant IOC

To remove one IOC when two IOCs are in a shelf, use the following procedure:

1. Issue the following command to take the IOC out of service:

Type set ioc-state disable ioc2 and press Enter.

2. Attach a wrist grounding strap and connect it to the TimeCreator 1000 chassis.

Warning: To avoid possible electrostatic damage to the IOC, place it

in a static-free bag or on a static-free surface.

Note: To avoid generating unnecessary alarms, be sure to take the

IOC out of service before removing it.

Caution: To avoid a loss of output signals, do not take the on ly IOC in

a shelf out of service .

Note: An IOC that is out of service cannot be selected to genera te or

monitor outputs. An out-of-service IOC does not generate alarms.

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3. Loosen the captive ret aining screws and pul l out on t hem to unseat the IOC from

the shelf.

4. Place the IOC in a static-free bag or on a static-free surface.

5. Install a new IOC using the appropriate procedure in Replacing the IOC, on p age

90.

Removing Two IOCs

To remove both IOCs in a shelf, use the following procedure:

1. Save the contents of the active IOC memory in the IMC by issuing the following

commands:

Type set configuration backup ioc and press Enter.

2. Issue the following commands to t ake the standby and active IOCs out of service:

Type set ioc-state disable ioc2 and press Enter.

Type set ioc-state disable ioc1 and press Enter.

3. Attach a wrist grounding strap and connect it to the TimeCreator 1000 chassis.

4. Loosen the captive retaining screws and pull out on them to unseat the standby

IOC from the shelf.

5. Place the IOC in a static-free bag or on a static-free surface.

6. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for the Active IOC.

7. Install new IOCs using the appropriate procedure in Replacing the IOC, on page

90.

Warning: To avoid possible electrostatic damage to the IOC, place it

in a static-free bag or on a static-free surface.

Caution: Output signals are turned off when you place the second

IOC out of service.

Warning: To avoid possible electrostatic damage to the IOC, place it

in a static-free bag or on a static-free surface.

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Diagnosing the IOC

Replacing the IOC

This section contains procedures for replacing IOC in three circumstances:

Replacing the only IOC in a shelf

Replacing one of two IOCs in a shelf

Replacing both IOCs in a shelf

Replacing the Only IOC

To replace the only IOC in a shelf, use the following procedure. Output signals will

resume once the IOC has achieved normal operating state. This procedure

assumes that you have stored th e content s of the IOC memory in the IMC using the

Set Configuration Backup IOC command.

1. Attach a wrist grounding strap and connect it to the TimeCreator 1000 chassis.

2. Install the IOC into the shelf and tighten the captive retaining screws.

3. Copy the contents of the IOC memory stored in the IMC by issuing the following

command.

Type set configuration restore ioc and press Enter.

If you have not stored the contents of the IOC memory in the IMC, then provision

the IOC using the procedures and commands described in Chapter 5, Provisioning.

4. Wait for the IOC to reboot and achieve normal operating state.

Replacing a Redundant IOC

To replace either of two IOCs in a shelf, use the following procedure. Output signals

will not be affected by this procedure. You can also use this procedure to add an

IOC to a shelf that has only one IOC.

1. Install the IOC into the shelf and tighten the captive retaining screws.

2. Wait for the IOC to reboot and achieve the normal operating state. During this

time the Active IOC updates the new IOC’s memory with current values.

Replacing Both IOCs

Use this procedure to replace both IOCs in a shelf. Output signals will resume when

the Active IOC has warmed up and qualified the reference signals. This procedure

assumes that you have stored th e content s of the IOC memory in the IMC using the

Set Configuration Backup IOC command.

1. Attach a wrist grounding strap and connect it to the TimeCreator 1000 chassis.

2. Install the IOC into the left slot of the shelf and tighten the captive retaining

screws. This IOC will become the Active IOC.

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3. Wait for the IOC to reboot.

4. Retrieve the contents of the IOC memory stored in the IMC by issuing the

following command:

Type set configuration restore ioc and press Enter.

If you have not stored the content s of the IOC memory in the IMC, then provision

the IOC using the procedures and commands described in Chapter 5,

Provisioning.

5. Install the second IOC into the right slot of the shelf and tighten the captive

retaining screws. This IOC will become the Standby IOC.

6. Wait for the IOC to reboot and qualify the reference inputs. During this time the

active IOC updates the new IOC’s memory with current values.

Diagnosing the IMC

Reading LED Conditions

Table 6-3 shows the function of the LED indicators on the front panel of the IMC.

Table 6-3. LED Conditions for the IMC

Indicator Color Description

Power Off Module power fault

Green Module power is functioning properly

Alarm Off There are no alarms being generated

Red There are a larms being ge nerated by some component in

the system

GPS Off System is not provisioned to use GPS reference

Amber GPS input enabled, GPS input not qualified as reference

Green System is provisioned to use GPS reference, GPS

reference is qualified as reference

Ethernet

state Off No Ethernet link established

Green Ethernet link established

Ethernet

activity Off No Eth er n et ac tivit y

Amber Blinks with Ethernet activity

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Replacing the IMC

You can remove the IMC from the shelf and replace it without affecting outputs.

1. Save the content s of the IMC memory in an IOC (example is for IOC1) by issuing

the following command:

Type set configuration backup imc ioc1 and press Enter.

2. Attach a wrist grounding strap and connect it to the TimeCreator 1000 chassis.

3. Remove the IMC by loosening the captive screws and pulling the IMC from the

shelf.

4. Place the IMC in a static-free bag or on a static-free surface.

5. Insert another IMC into the shelf and tighten the captive screws.

6. Reload the IMC memory from the IOC by issuing the following command:

Type set configuration restore imc ioc1 and press Enter.

Repairing the TimeCreator 1000

Repairing the TimeCreator 1000 is limited to replacing modules. Refer to Working

With Modules, on page 45, for information on how to properly handle modules to

prevent electrostatic or physical damage.

To remove an IOC, loosen the captive screws and pull the module out of the shelf.

Place the module on an anti-static surface or in an anti-static bag.

To remove the IMC, loosen the captive screws and pull the module out of the shelf.

Place the module on an anti-static surface or in an anti-static bag.

Warning: To avoid possible electrostatic damage to the IMC, place it

in a static-free bag or on a static-free surface.

Warning: To avoid possible electrostatic damage to the module or

panel, place it in a static-free bag or on a static-free surface.

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Obtaining Technical Assistance

If you have technical questions about the TimeCreator 1000, call Symmetricom

Global Services (SGS) at 888-367-7966 (toll-free in USA only), 408-428-7907, or

+49 700 3288 6435 in Europe, Middle East, or Africa. You can also E-mail your

technical questions to support@symmetricom.com or

emeasupport@symmetricom.com.

Upgrading the Firmware

You can upgrade the firmware in the IMC, IOC, or redundant IOCs using CLI

commands and software available from Symmetricom. Only users with Admin level

access can execute the command. The command places the IMC in the firmware

download mode and prevents all other sessions from making changes to the

configuration. During the upgrade process, no new sessions are allowed. Refer to

Appendix B, Command Descriptions and Communications Interface and the

command Upgrade, on page 156 for details on the upgrade process.

Upgrading the IOC

The Upgrade command allows you to install firmware in a single IOC in basic

configuration, or in either IOC of a redundant configuration. This section contains

procedures for upgrading a shelf with a single IOC and for upgrading a shelf with

redundant IOCs.

Upgrading Single IOCs

To upgrade the software in a single IOC, use the procedure in this section. Outputs

from the TimeCreator 1000 are interrupted for up to 30 minutes until the upgraded

IOC enters the Locked mode.

1. Login at the Admin level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type set configuration backup and press Enter to save the contents of the

IOC configuration.

Caution: To avoid a possib le service call, do not issue a command to

the TimeCreator 1000, do not remove power from the TimeCreator

1000, and do not remove an IOC or IMC from the shelf during the

upgrade process. Doing so coul d corrupt the flash memory in a

module, disabling the TimeCreator 1000.

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3. Type upgrade ioc <filename> <ftp-server> (for example, upgrade ioc

ver2.bin 192.168.5.64) and press Enter. The user is then prompted for the

user name and password for the server.

4. The new softwa re is loaded into the IOC, af ter which it is rebooted and enters the

Warm-up mode for up to 30 minutes.

5. Type set configuration restore and press Enter to restore the contents of

the IOC configuration.

Upgrading Redundant IOCs

To upgrade the software in both IOCs, use the following procedure:

1. Login at the Admin level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type set configuration backup and press Enter to save the contents of the

active IOC configuration.

3. Type upgrade ioc <filename> <ftp-server> (use the IP address or server

name) and press Enter.

4. When prompted, enter a user name and password for the server.

5. The new software is loaded into the IOC, the IOC is rebooted, and it then enters

Warm-up mode for up to 30 minutes.

If you are upgrading the active IOC, the TimeCreator 1000 performs the following:

the active IOC enters standby mode

the second IOC changes to active mode

firmware is transferred to the standby IOC

Note: The system will FTP the file from the specified FTP server (IP

or name) and then upgrade the module.

Note: Symmetricom recommends that redundant IOCs use the same

firmware revision.

Note: The system will FTP the file from the specified FTP server (IP

or name) and then upgrade the module.

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After the download, the standby IOC must achieve Lock mode before changing

back again to active mode. The standby IOC is then upgraded.

6. Type set configuration restore and press Enter to restore the contents of

the IOC configuration.

Upgrading the IMC

To upgrade the software in the IMC, use the following procedure:

1. Login at the Admin level (see Login, on page 66).

2. Type set configuration backup and press Enter to save the contents of the

IMC configuration.

3. Type upgrade imc <filename> <ftp-server> (use the IP address or server

name) and press Enter.

4. When prompted, enter a user name and password for the server.

5. The T imeCrea tor 1000 validates the received file, and if the file is valid it updates

the flash memory and reboots the IMC.

Note: If the initial IOC upgrade is not successful, the entire process is

aborted, an err or message is gener ated, and the IOC rest arts with the

original firmware.

Note: Outputs are not affected during the IMC upgrade

procedure.

Note: The system will FTP the file from the specified FTP server (IP

or name) and then upgrade the module.

Note: If the file is not valid, the TimeCreator 1000 will reject it.

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Returning the TimeCreator 1000

You should return the equipment to Symmetricom only after you have exhausted the

troubleshooting procedures described earlier in this chapter, or if Symmetricom

Global Services has advised you to return the unit.

Repacking the Unit

Return all units in the original packaging. If the original packaging is not available,

contact Symmetricom Global Services. Use standard packing procedures for

products being returned for repair to protect the equipment during shipment.

Connectors should be protected with connector covers or the equipment should be

wrapped in plastic before packaging. Ensure that the display and connectivity

panels are protected when packaged.

Equipment Return Procedure

To return equipment to Symmetricom for repair:

1. Call Symmetricom Global Services (SGS) at 888-367-7966 (toll-free in USA

only), 408-428-7907, or +49 700 3288 6435 in Europe, Middle East, or Africa to

obtain a return material authorization number (RMA) be fore returning the product

for service.

You can request an RMA on the internet at

www.symmetricom.com/Support/req_repair.htm.

Retain the assigned RMA number for future reference.

2. Provide a description of the problem, product item number, serial number, and

warranty expiration date.

3. Provide the return shipping information (customer field contact, address,

telephone number, and so forth.)

4. Ship the product to Symmetricom, transporta tion prepaid and insured, with the

Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and item numbers or part numbers

clearly marked on the outside of the cont ainer to the address given with the RMA.

Repaired equipment is returned to you with shipping costs prepaid by

Symmetricom.

Note: Please retain the original packaging for re-shipping the

product. If the original packaging is not available, contact

Symmetricom Global Service s ( SGS) for assistance.

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User’s Guide Updates

When this manual is updated the updated version will be available for downloading

from Symmetricom’s intern et we b site. Af ter downloading, you can view the manual

on a computer or print it using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Manual updates are available by logging in to Telecom Solutions at:

www.symmetricom.com/support/

Note: If you are downloading a manual for the first time, you will need

to register with Symmetricom. If you are currently registered, login

and download the manual update.

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Appendix A Alarms Events and System Messages

The TimeCreator 1000 provides a log of events and alarms that are stored in

non-volatile memory on the IMC module. This appendix provides details on the

events, alarms, and system messages and provides descriptions of the information

that is displayed.

In This Appendix

Events

Alarm Messages

System Messages

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Events

The following table provides a list of event messages and a description of each

message.

Note: You can display the events and alarms on a terminal or

computer running terminal emulation by entering the Show

Alarm command. Refer to Show Alarms, on page 111 and

Establishi ng a Connection to the TimeCreator 1000, on page 64 for

further details.

Table A-1. Events

Message Description

IMC Module reboot IMC module has restarted

IOC <#> Module reboot IOC 1 module (or IOC 2 if installed) has restarted

IOC <#> has transitioned into fast-lo ck

mode IOC 1 module (or IOC 2 if inst alled) ha s entered or exited

fast-lock mode

IOC <#> has transitioned into warm-up

mode IOC 1 module (or IOC 2 if inst alled) ha s entered or exited

warm-up mode

IOC <#> has transitioned into free-run

mode IOC 1 module (or IOC 2 if inst alled) ha s entered or exited

free-run mode

IOC <#> has transitioned into normal

mode IOC 1 module (or IOC 2 if inst alled) ha s entered or exited

normal mode

IOC <#> has transitioned into bridging

mode IOC 1 module (or IOC 2 if inst alled) ha s entered or exited

bridging mode

IOC <#> has tran sitioned into holdove r

mode IOC 1 module (or IOC 2 if inst alled) ha s entered or exited

holdover mode

IOC <#> is the active IOC module IOC 1 module (or IOC 2 if installed) is the active IOC

module

IOC <#> is the standby IOC module IOC 1 module (or IOC 2 if installed) is the standby IOC

module

IOC <#> is disabled IOC 1 module (or IOC 2 if installed) is disabled

IOC <#> has transitioned into

frequency mode IOC 1 module (or IOC 2 if installed) has transitioned into

frequency mode

IOC <#> has selected GPS as

reference IOC 1 module (or IOC 2 if installed) has selected GPS as

reference

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Events

IOC <#> has selected DTI port <#> as

reference IOC 1 module (or IOC 2 if installed) has selected the

specified DTI port as reference

IOC <#> has selected BITS port <#>

as reference IOC 1 module (or IOC 2 if installed) has selected the

specified BITS port as reference

IOC <#> has been removed Indicates that the specified IOC was removed from the

shelf

IOC <#> has been inserted Indicates that the specified IOC was installed in the shelf

Firmware copy between IOC modules

failed Firmware copy between IOC modules failed

Port <#> has tran sitioned into fast-lock

mode Port (port 1 through port 12) has entered or exited

fast-lock mode

Port <#> has transitioned into warm-up

mode Port (port 1 through port 12) has entered or exited

warm-up mode

Port <#> has transitioned into free-run

mode Port (port 1 through port 12) has entered or exited

free-run mode

Port <#> has transitioned into normal

mode Port (port 1 thr ough port 12) has entered or exited n ormal

mode

Port <#> has transitioned into bridging

mode Port (port 1 through port 12) has entered or exited

bridging mode

Port <#> has transitioned into holdover

mode Port (port 1 through port 12) has entered or exited

holdover mode

Port <#> has transitioned into test

mode Port (port 1 through port 12) has entered or exited test

mode

Port <#> MTIE-t interval has been set

to <value> Indicates the MTIE-t calculation interval for the port has

been set to the specified value.

Port <#> Jitter interval has been set to

<value> Indicates the Peak-Peak Jitter calculation interval for the

port has been set to the specified value.

Port <#> FER interval has been set to

<value> Indicates the frame error rate calculation interval for the

port has been set to the specified value.

Output Port <#> cable advance value

is invalid Client cable advance at (port 1 through port 12) is invalid

Output Port <#> cable advance value

is valid Client cable advance at (port 1 through port 12) is valid

Output Port <#> performance is

unstable Client per formance at port (port 1 through port 12) is

unstable

Output Port <#> performance is stable Client performance at port (port 1 through port 12) is

stable

Table A-1. Events (Continued)

Message Description

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Alarm Messages

The TimeCreator 1000 provides set and clear alarm messages to notify you when

certain conditions are exceeding the user-specified levels (when alarms are set)

and when certain conditions return to within the user-specified levels (when alarms

are cleared). Alarms also indicate hardware and signal status.

The following table provides a list of alarm messages and a description of each

message.

Power Module <#> has been removed Indicates that the specified Power module (1 or 2) was

removed from the shelf

Power Module <#> has been inserted Indicates that the specified Power module (1 or 2) was

installed in the shelf

System TOD has been set by GPS System Time Of Day has been set by GPS

System TOD has been set by NTP System Time Of Day has been set by NTP

DTI TOD has been set DTI TOD has been set

UTC time from GPS is available UTC time from GPS is available

Note: You can display the events and alarms on a terminal or

computer running terminal emulation by entering the Show

Alarm command. Refer to Show Alarms, on page 111 and

Establishi ng a Connection to the TimeCreator 1000, on page 64 for

further details.

Table A-2. Alarms

Message Description

Port <#> is within the MTIE-t threshold,

<value> Indicates that the MTIE-t error rate is within the user-set

threshold

Port <#> has exceeded the MTIE-t

threshold, <value> Indicates that the MTIE-t error rate has exceeded the

user-set threshold

Port <#> is within the MTIE -3 5

threshold, <value> Indicates that the MTIE-35 error is within the use r-set

threshold

Port <#> has exceeded the MTIE-35

threshold, <value> Indicates that the MTIE-35 error has exceeded the

user-set threshold

Table A-1. Events (Continued)

Message Description

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Port <#> is within FER threshold,

<value> Indicates that the Frame Err or Rate is with in the user-set

threshold

Port <#> has exceeded the FER

threshold, <value> Indicates that the Frame Error Rate has exceeded the

user-set threshold

Port <#> is within the P-P Jitter

threshold, <value> Indicates that the Peak-to-Peak Jitter is within the

user-set threshold

Port <#> has exceeded the P-P Jitter

threshold, <value> Indicates that the Peak-to-Peak Jitter ha s exceeded the

user-set threshold

Input Port <#> cable advance value is

invalid Indicates that the cable advance value for the specified

port is not valid

Input Port <#> cable advance value is

valid Indicates that the cable advance value for the specified

port is valid

Input Port <#> performance is unstable Indicates that performance for the specified port is

unstable

Input Port <#> performance is stable Indicates that performance for the specified port is stable

Input Port <#> cable is disconnected DTI input port A or B cable is disconnected

Input Port <#> cable is connected DTI input port A or B cable is connected

Output Port <#> cable is disconnected Output Port (port 1 through port 12) DTI client cable is

disconnected

Output Port <#> cable is connected Output Port (port 1 through port 12) DTI client cable is

connected

DTI Port <#> reference is disqualified

as system reference Indicates that the reference signal at the specified DTI

input port cannot be used as system reference

DTI Port <#> reference is qualified as

system refere nc e Indicates that the reference signal at the specified DTI

input port can be used as system reference

IOC <#> has been in holdover mode

for extended period Indicates that the specified IOC has been in Holdover

mode for an extended period

IOC <#> has transitioned out of

extended holdover mode Indicates that the specified IOC (IOC1 or IOC2 is n ow out

of extended holdover mode

IOC <#> operational failure Indicates that the specified IOC module is not functioning

properly

No IOC module in system Both IOC modules are removed

One or more IOC modules in system At least one IOC module in the system

IOC modules incomp atible Indicates that redundant IOC modu les are not comp atible

IMC operational failure Indicates that the specified IMC module is not functioning

properly

Table A-2. Alarms (Continued)

Message Description

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System Messages

The following table provides a list of system messages that are displayed in

response to a provisioning event or to an alarm that occurs when an associated

threshold or timer is outside of the provisioned setting.

Inter-IOC communications failed Indicates that communication between redundant IOC

modules has failed

Inter-IOC communications restored Indicates that communication betwe en redundant IOC

modules has been resto red

IMC-IOC <#> communications failed Indicates that communication between the IMC and IOC

modules has failed

IMC-IOC <#> communications

restored Indicates that communication between the IMC and IOC

modules has been resto red

IMC and IOC modules incompatible Indicates that the IMC and IOC modules are not

compatible

GPS antenna communications failed Indicates that the GPS signal is not connected

GPS antenna communications

restored Indicates that the GPS signal is OK

GPS reference is disqualified as

system refere nc e Indicates that the GPS reference signal at the specified

port cannot be used as system reference

GPS reference is qualified as system

reference Indicates that the GPS reference signal at the specified

port can be use d as sys te m re fe re nc e

Power Module <#> output failure Power module A or B output voltage failure

Power Module <#> output failure

cleared Power module A or B output voltage ok

Power Module <#> fan failure The fan of power module A or B failed

Power Module <#> fan failure cleared The fan of power module A or B is ok

Table A-2. Alarms (Continued)

Message Description

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Table A-3. System Provisioning Messages

Message Description

Port <#> MTIE-t Alarm Set Threshold has

been set to <value> Indicates the MTIE-t alarm set threshold for the port

has been set to the specified value

Port <#> MTIE-t Alarm Clear Threshold

has been set to <value> Indicates the MTIE-t alarm clear threshold for the port

has been set to the specified value

Port <#> MTIE-35 Alarm Set Threshold

has been set to <value> Indicates the MTIE-35 alarm set threshold for the port

has been set to the specified value

Port <#> MTIE-35 Alarm Clear Threshold

has been set to <value> Indicates the MTIE-35 alarm clear threshold for the

port has been set to the specified value

Port <#> P-P Jitter Alarm Set Threshold

has been set to <value> Indicates the peak-to-pe ak jitter alarm set threshold for

the port has been set to the specified value

Port <#> P-P Jitter Alarm Clear Threshold

has been set to <value> Indicates the peak-to-peak jitter alarm clear threshold

for the port has been set to the specified value

Port <#> FER Alarm Set Threshold has

been set to <value> Indicates the FER alarm set threshold for the port has

been set to the specified value

Port <#> FER Alarm Cle ar Thresh old has

been set to <value> Indicates the FER alarm clear threshold for the port

has been set to the specified value

Port <#> Cable Advance has been set to

<value> Indicates the cable advance for the port has been set

to the specified value

Port <#> state has been set to <value> Indicates the port state has been set to the specified

value

Port <#> type has been set to <value> Indicates the port type has been set to the specified

value

Port <#> priority has been set to <value> Indicates the port priority has bee n set to the sp ecified

value

Port <#> test mode has been set to

<value> Indicates the port test mode has been set to the

specified value

The Bridging Time has been set to

<value> Indicates the bridging time has been set to the

specified value

Port statistics have been cleared Indicates the port statistics have been cleared

IOC <#> has been set to Active Indicates the IOC has been set to active

IOC <#> has been set to Disabled Indicates the IOC has been set to disabled

IOC <#> has been set to Standby Indicates the IOC has been set to standby.

Date has been set to <value> Indicates the date has been set to the specified value

Time has been set to <value> Indicates the time has been set to the specified value

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Local Time Offset has been set to

<value> Indicates the local time offset has been set to the

specified value

System Configuration has been

backed-up Indicates the system configuration has been

backed-up

System configuration has been restored Indicates the system configuration has been restored

System configuration has been set to

default Indicates the system configuration has been set to

default

System configuration has been set to

factory default Indicates the system configuration has been set to

factory defa ult

FTP from <ip_address> file <filename>

successful Indicates the file transfer was successful

FTP from <ip_address> file <filename>

unsuccessful Indicates the file transfer was unsuccessful

GPS Position mode has been set to

<value> Indicates the GPS position mode has been set to the

specified value

GPS Position has been set to <latitude>,

<longitude>, <height> Indicates the GPS position has been set to the

specified values

GPS Position mask has been set to

<value> Indicates the GPS position mask has been set to the

specified value

GPS port state has been set to <value> Indicates the GPS port state has been set to the

specified value

GPS port priority has been set to <value> Indicates the GPS port priority has been set to th e

specified value

<eth_intfc> Ho st IP address has been set

to <ip_address> Indicates the host IP address has been set to the

specified value

<eth_intfc> Host Mask has been set to

<ip_address> Indicates the host mask address has been set to the

specified value

<eth_intfc> Host Gateway has been set

to <ip_address> Indicates the host gateway address has been set to

the specified value

<eth_intfc> IP-mode has been set to

<value> Indicates the IP-mode has been set to the specified

value

<eth_intfc> IP-state has been set to

<value> Indicates the IP-state has been set to the specified

value

<logfiletype> log size has be en set to

<size> Indicates the log size has been set to the specified

value

<logfiletype> log interval has been set to

<value> Indicates the log interval has been set to the specified

value.

Table A-3. System Provisioning Messages (Continued)

Message Description

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<logfiletype> log interval has been set to

<value> Indicates the log interval has been set to the specified

value.

Test messages beginning When the “Message” command is used, the text “Test

messages beginning” appears before the message

event is logged.

System mode has been set to <mode> Indicates the system mode has been set to the

specified mode

Authorization mode has been set to

<mode>[, <ip_address>] Indicates the authorization mode has been set to the

specified mode and address

<Service> st ate has been set to state on

<ethernet po rt > Indicates the specified service state has been set on

the specified port

SNMP manager host has been set to

<ip_address> Indicates the SNMP m anager host h as been set to the

specified address

SNMP <user> has been added Indicates the specified SNMP user host has been

added

SNMP <user> has been deleted Indicates the specified SNMP user host has been

deleted

TOD Source has been set to <value> Indicates the TOD source has been set to the

specified value

TOD Source will sync at <date> <time> Indicates the TOD source will sync at the specified

date and time

<Module> firmware was upgra ded

successfully to <version> Indicates the firmware upgrade to the specified version

was successful

<Module> firmware was upgra ded

unsuccessfully Indicates the firmware upgrade to the specified version

was unsuccessful

<user> has been added Indicates the specified user was adde d

<user> has been deleted Indicates the specified user was deleted

<user> has been locke d Indicates the specified user has been locked

<user> has been un locked Indicates the specified user has been unlocked

IMC module reboot requested by user Indicates that the user requested the IMC module to

reboot.

IOC <#> module reboot requested by

user Indicates that the user requested the specified IOC

module to reboot.

Table A-3. System Provisioning Messages (Continued)

Message Description

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System Messages

The following t able provide s a list of system notifica tion messa ges and descriptions.

Table A-4. System Notification Messages

Message Description

<username> authorization granted Authorization has been granted to the

specified username

<username> authorization terminated Authorization has been terminated for the

specified username

<username> authorization denied Authorization has been terminated for the

specified username

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Appendix B Command Descriptions and

Communications Interface

This appendix describes the CLI command conventions, the prompts, line editing

functions, and command syntax. The CLI command functions and features are

organized by user security access levels and are listed alphabetically.

In This Appendix

CLI Overview

CLI Commands

Simple Network Management Protocol

Network Time Protocol

Secure Shell Protocol

Secure File Transfer Protocol

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CLI Overview

The Command Line Interface (CLI), also called the ASCII command set, can be

used to control the TimeCreator 1000 from a terminal connected to the EIA-232

serial port, or the Ethernet port.

General Conventions

The following are CLI command general conventions:

Commands are not case sensitive

Braces { } indicate multiple options. When entering options in the CLI command,

enter one option from the options listed in the braces. Options within braces { }

are separated by a pipe ( | ).

Brackets [ ] indicate that the enclosed information is optional.

Italics indicate variable options.

Each command listed provides the following information:

Command name

Description of command function

Operation of this command at security levels 1 through 3, with descriptions of

syntax and command functions

Remarks and comments about the command operation

Related Commands lists other commands that may affect or be affected by the

command.

Restrictions describes any special restrictions on the use or operation of the

command.

Command User Levels

The T imeCreator 10 00 provides a hierarchy of CLI command user levels that permit

an increasing level of access to system parameters. This allows the system

administrator to add users who can only view but not change system parameters

and users who can view and change system parameters.

The users assigned to each security level have access options available as follows:

Level 1 - user class, with read-only rights

Level 2 - power user class, with read-write rights

Level 3 - administrator user class, with read-write rights and can also configure

users and upgrade firmware

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CLI Commands

This section provides an alphabetical listing of all CLI commands.

Show Alarms

This command displays a list of all standing (active) system alarms.

Level 1: show alarms

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Remarks: The information displayed is expected to be identical to an entry in the

Event/Alarm Log File.

Related: show status, generate message, show alarm-threshold, set

alarm-threshold

Show Alarm-State

This command displays the state of each alarm: if it is enabled or disabled.

Level 1: show alarm-state

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Remarks: See the list of alarm codes in the Set Alarm-State command.

Related: set alarm-state

Set Alarm-State

This command is used to enable or disable specific alarms. Table B-1 provides a list

of alarm codes and their description.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set alarm-state alarm code {enable|disable}

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Related: show alarm-state

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Table B-1. Set Alarm-State Alarm Codes

Alarm Code Description

IMCCOM IMC to IOC communication failure

IOCCOM IOC to IOC communication failure

IOCFAIL IOC failure

IMCFAIL IMC failure

OUTDISC DTI output disconnected

INPDISC DTI input disconnected

INPCBLADV DTI input cable adva nc e inva lid

INPUNSTBL DTI input unstable

INPDISQ Input disqualified (DTI, GPS or BITS)

GPSCOMM GPS communications failure

IOCINCOMP Two IOC modules are incompatible

IMCINCOMP IOC and IMC are incompatible

IOCRMV Both IOC removed

MTIET MTIE-t threshold exceeded

MTIE35 MTIE-35 threshold exceeded

PPJITTER PP-jitter threshold exceeded

FER Frame Error Rate threshold exceeded

EXTHOLD IOC in holdover for extended period

PWROUTPUT Power module output failure

PWRFAN Power module fan failure

JAMSYNC Jam sync required

XSYNC IOC synchronization failure

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Show Alarm-Threshold

This command displays the set and clear alarm thresholds for MTIE-35, Jitter,

MTIE-35, MTIE-t, and FER.

Level 1: show alarm-threshold

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Remarks: When ports A/11 and B/12 are configured as clients, alarm thresholds

are not used.

Related: set alarm-threshold

Set Alarm-Threshold

Use this command to provision the set and clear alarm thresholds for MTIE-35,

Jitter, MTIE-35, MTIE-t, and FER on the specified port. The th reshold can be set fo r

all ports or an individual port.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set alarm-threshold jitter [port#|all]

[set|clear] value

set alarm-threshold mtie-35 [port#|all]

[set|clear] value

set alarm-threshold mtie-t [port#|all]

[set|clear] value

set alarm-threshold fer [port#||all]

[set|clear] value

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Remarks: When ports A/11 and B/12 are configured as clients, alarm thresholds

are not used. The alarm is disabled if either threshold, set, or clear is set to zero.

Related: show alarm-threshold

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Alias

Use this command to create a short form of a frequently used command.

Level 1: alias <name= string 1 - 2147483647>

Enter name followed by "="

Level 2: same as Level 1

Level 3: same as Level 1

Example

To display all defined aliases:

At the system prompt, type alias and press Enter.

Example

To define the alias w for the command where:

At the system prompt, type alias w='where' and press Enter.

Related: None

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Show Authentication

Displays how the TimeCreator 1000 authenticates users. If applicable, it displays

the RADIUS server and key and TACACS+ server and key.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: show authentication

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Example

To display the authentication status:

At the system prompt, type show authentication and press Enter.

Response

TACACS+ Login Status: disabled

Radius Login Status: disabled

Remarks: Authentication can be lo cal, RADIUS, or TACACS+. Show authentication

can also be disabled, but not local.

Related: None

Set Authentication

Use this command to provision the authentication scheme, the RADIUS server IP

address or hostname and the authentication key(s) for server access, or the

TACACS+ server IP address or hostname and the authentication key(s) for server

access. Only one RADIUS or TACACS+ server is supported. Only one key is

supported.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set authentication radius {enable | disable}

set authentication tacacs+ {enable | disable}

Provisions the specified state.

Level 3: set authentication radius address <address> set

authentication radius key <key string>

set authentication tacacs+ address <address> set

authentication tacacs+ key <key string>

Remarks: Authentication can be by local, RADIUS, and TACACS+

Related: show authentication

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Show Bridge-Time

This command displays the bridging time that is used when the system does not

have a qualified reference.

Level 1: show bridge-time

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Remarks: If the system does not qualify a T OD source (frequency reference) within

the specified bridging time, the system transitions to holdover mode.

Related: set bridge-time

Set Bridge-Time

Use this command to provision the amount of time the system will remain in bridging

mode before transitioning into the holdover mode.

Level 1: set bridge-time

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Related: show bridge-time

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Show Cable Advance

This command displays the cable advance setting for all enabled DTI outputs.

Level 1: show cable-adv

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Remarks: The cable advance value may not be updated if the cable is

disconnected or the port is disabled, including manual cable advance values.

Related: set cable-adv

Set Cable Advance

Use this command to provision DTI client and server link(s) to use the specified

cable advance value.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set cable-adv {port# | all} {auto | manual value}

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Remarks: A value of ff:f f:ff provisions the port to use the current automatic

value for the cable delay value, thereby freezing the current value.

Related: show cable-adv

Note: If the cable advance is presently valid, then the cable advance

setting is constrained to up date at a rate of 26 ps/s, as required by the

DTI specification, in both automatic and manual modes. To make a

large change in the cable ad vance manually, first disable the port with

the Set Interfac e com mand.

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CLI-Settings

Shows whether the "more" function is enabled or disabled.

Level 1: cli-settings

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Related: cli-settings more

CLI-Settings More

This command is used to enable or disable the “more” function. The “more” function

is used to page throu gh a large number of command descrip tion lines when they go

beyond one display screen.

Level 1: cli-settings more {enable | disable}

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Remarks: The "more" function stops and waits for a user to hit the 'space' bar

before displaying additional pages of information . Entering q discontinues displaying

more information.

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Show Clock

This command displays the system’ s date, time, leap seconds, and local time of fset.

The show dti-clock command displays the date, time, leap seconds, and local

time offset transmitted on the DTI ports.

Level 1: show clock

show dti-clock

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Remarks: If the Show Clock command and the Show DTI-Clock command

time/date values are different and the unit is not in warm-up, then a "jam-sync" is

probably required.

Related: set clock

Set Clock

Use this command to provision the IMC’s user-assigned date, time, leap seconds,

and local time offset.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set clock date <yyyy-mm-dd> time <hh:mm:ss>

set clock offset <value>

set clock leapseconds <value>

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Remarks: The date and time can only be set in the user tod-source mode. The leap

seconds value can only be set in the user and NTP tod-source modes. The leap

seconds value is the accumula ted number of seco nds between GPS and UTC time.

Table B-2 provides a list of supported time zone offsets:

Table B-2. Time Zone Offsets

Supported Time Zone Offsets

-12:00 -11:00 -10:00 -9:00 -8:00 -7:00 -6:00 -5:00 -4:00 -3:30

-3:00 -2:00 -1:00 +0:00 +1:00 +2:00 +3:00 +4:00 +4:30 +5:00

+5:30 +6:00 +6:30 +7:00 +8:00 +9:00 +9:30 +10:00 +11:00 +12:00

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Related: show clock, show dti-clock

Restrictions: The Date format is yyyy-mm-dd.

The Time format is hh:mm:ss.

The Local Time Offset is hh:mm.

Note: If the offset is changed, then the unit saves the configura tion

and restarts.

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Set Configuration

Use this command to backup the current configuration, restore the current

configuration from a backup copy, or set the current configuration to factory default

values.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2:set configuration [backup|restore|default|factory]

set configuration backup -- save configuration in

same card

set configuration backup IOC -- save IOC

configuration in IMC

set configuration backup IMC {IOC1 | IOC2} -- save

IMC configuration in either IOC1 or IOC2

set configuration restore -- restore configuration

from the same card

set configuration restore IOC -- restore IOC

configuration from IMC

set configuration restore IMC {IOC1 | IOC2} --

restore IMC configuration from either IOC1 or IOC2.

set configuration default -- set the configuration

to default, preserving user and ip configuration

set configuration factory -- set the configuration

to factory default

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Remarks: Setting the configuration to default will not overwrite user login

information or system’s IP address. Setting the configuration to factory resets all

settings to the factory default. The IOC configuration is automatically saved in the

IOC one minute after a configuration setting is changed.

Related: See Set commands

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Show EIA-232

This command displays the serial port’s operating parameters: baud rate, parity,

word length, stop bits, and handshaking.

Level 1: show eia-232

Serial port configuration:

Baud - 57600

Data - 8

Parity - none

Stop - 1

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Remarks: The serial interface is fixed at 57.6K, None, 8, 1, Xon/Xoff. There is no

associated set command. The EIA-232 interface can be enabled and disabled using

the Set Service command.

Related: set resource, show resource

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Exit

If the engine is currently at a command-n ode or major comma nd node, exit will t ake

the control to its parent. An exit at the root module will have no effect.

Level 1:

Level 2:

Level 3:

Remarks:

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Show Firewall

This command displays the firewall configuration.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: show firewall

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Related: set firewall

Set Firewall

Use this command to configure the firewall. The firewall is used to selectively block

traffic of specified protocols from the Ethernet ports. If the firewall is enabled for a

protocol, then traffic using that protocol is allowed. If the protocol type is disabled,

then traffic of that type is blocked.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set firewall icmp {enable|disable} {eth0|eth1}

set firewall telnet {enable|disable} {eth0|eth1}

set firewall ssh {enable|disable} {eth0|eth1}

set firewall ftp {enable|disable} {eth0|eth1}

set firewall ntp {enable|disable} {eth0|eth1}

set firewall snmp {enable|disable} {eth0|eth1}

set firewall radius {enable|disable} {eth0|eth1}

set firewall tacplus {enable|disable} {eth0|eth1}

set firewall syslog {enable|disable} {eth0|eth1}

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Related: show firewall

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Generate Message

Use this command to generate all TimeCreator 1000 specific messages.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: Not Applicable

Level 3: generate message

Related: show log

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Show GPS

This command displays the position (latitude, longitude, height), elevation mask

value (positioning filter), mode of operation (manual or automatic), and GPS

satellite tracking status. It also displays information for all satellite vehicles being

tracked: vehicle number, health, noise ratio, satellite elevation, satellite azimuth.

Level 1: show gps

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Related: set gps

Set GPS

Use this command to provision the GPS for mode of operation, position, and

positioning elevation mask. With this command, you can provision the GPS to use

either automatic or manual mode to determine the system’s position. You can

provision the GPS position if the system is provisioned for Manual mode of

operation. You ca n also provision the elevation mask to provide a method of filtering

satellites to be used by the system.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set gps {mode [auto|manual]|position <lat> <long>

<height>|mask value}

Latitude is in the format N|Sdd:mm:ss.sss, for example:

N37:22:45.123

S48:33:67.456

Longitude is in the format E|Wddd:mm:ss.sss, for example:

W121:55:36.123

E157:33:47.456

Height is in meters with one digit after the decimal point, for

example:

17.5

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Related: show gps

Restrictions: The system must have the GPS mode of operation provisioned as

manual before you can successfully provision the position manually.

Note: Latitude and Longitude are enter ed as pddd:mm:ss.sss, wh ere

p is N or S for latitude and E or W for longitude, ddd is degree s, mm is

minutes, and ss.sss is secon d s. Fo r ex am p le: N5 9: 20 :3 .4 58 or

W121:31:42.69. Height is in meters.

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History

Use this command to display a list of commands that have been executed.

Level 1: history

save_to_file - The history will get saved in this file.

load_from_file - The history from this file will be loaded. The

file-name should be of an existing file.

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

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Show Hostname

This command displays the host name for the TimeCreator 1000.

Level 1: show hostname

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Related: set hostname

Set Hostname

This command sets the host name for the TimeCreator 1000.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set hostname {hostname}

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Remarks: Hostname can contain up to 20 characters.

Related: show hostname

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Show Interface

This command displays the port state (enabled or disabled) for the GPS, client, or

server ports. It also displays the reference priorities and the port number, type, test

mode, and state.

Level 1: show interface

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Remarks: There are a tot al of 12 port s. Ports A/11 and B/12 have dual fu nctionality;

they can be provisioned as either DTI client or DTI server ports.

Related: set interface

Set Interface

Use this command to pro vision the port st ate to be enab led or disabled for the GPS,

client, or server ports. You can provision ports A/11 and B/12 as either DTI client

ports or DTI server ports and you can also provisions the priority levels. You can

provision the DTI server ports to be in test mode.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set interface state {gps|port} {#|all}

{enable|disable}

set interface test-mode port {#|all}

{enable|disable}

set interface tod-mode {short|verbose}

set interface type {porta|portb} {client|server}

set interface priority {porta|portb} value

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Remarks: Rear panel ports A/11 and B/12 are referred to as ports A and B for the

interface state and type commands.

If the priority of the ports are the same, the port selection is non-revertive. For

instance:

1. If one port is disqualified and the second port is qualified, the second port will be

used as the reference.

2. If the first port is once again qualified, then the unit will not switch back to using

the first port; it will continue to use the second port as reference.

Set the ToD source to the desired value before setting the interface state or type.

The type should be set before the state is set for ports 11 and 12. Ports A/11 and

B/12 must be configured as server ports for the test signal is generated in test

mode. If test mode is enabled, the test signal is generated regardless of the port

enable/disable state setting.

Related: show interface

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Show Interval

This command displays the interval over which performance data is calculated for

all types of data and for all output ports.

Level 1: show interval

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Related: set interval

Set Interval

This command allows you to provision the interval over which performance data is

calculated for the specified type of data (P-P Jitter, MTIE-t, FER) and for the

specified output ports.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set interval jitter [port#|all]

value

set interval mtie-t [port#|all] value

set interval fer [port#|all] value

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Remarks: Setting the interval to 0 disables calculation of performance data.

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Show Inventory

This command displays the installed module inventory information: model number,

user-assigned asset number, IMC’s MAC addresses, IMC and IOC modules’ serial

numbers, IMC and IOC modules’ PCB versions, IMC and IOC modules’ FPGA

versions, IMC and IOC modules’ firmware versions.

Level 1: show inventory

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Remarks: The user can only modify the Asset number.

Related: set inventory

Set Inventory

Use this command to provision the IMC module’s user-assigned asset value

information.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set inventory asset <string>

Enter user-assigned asset value string from 1 to 20 characters.

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Related: show inventory

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Show IOC-State

This command displays the st ate of both the active and st andby IOC module. If either

IOC module cannot assume the active, st andby, or disabled sta te, the state indicates

NOT AVAILABLE.

Level 1: show ioc-state

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Remarks: The active IOC module generates DTI outputs. The redundant module is

the standby Module.

Related: set ioc-state

Set IOC-State

Use this command to provision the standby module to become the active module, or

for either module to be disabled. IOC1 references the IOC module to the left of the

IMC and IOC2 references the IOC mo dule to the right of the IMC.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set ioc-state [active|standby|disable][ioc1|ioc2]

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Remarks: If the active IOC module is disabled, the system sets the redundant IOC

module to be the active module prior to disabling the currently active module. If the

redundant IOC module cannot become the active module, the command is ignored.

Related: show ioc-state

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Show IP

This command displays the Host address, Mask, and Gateway IP settings for both

Ethernet interfaces. It also indicates if DHCP is enabled for the interface and if the

interface is disabled.

Level 1: show ip {config | status}

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Remarks: Use show ip config to display the current user-selected configuration

settings. Use show ip status to display the current interface configuration. The

status version of the command gives the Ethernet link status and the IP interface

status.

Related: set ip

Set IP

Use this command to provision the Host address, Mask, Gateway, and Broadcast IP

settings for both Ethernet interfaces.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set ip {eth0|eth1} {[addr|mask|gateway|broadcast]

address}

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Remarks: The address format allows IPv4 and IPv6 multiple octet formats. Use

IP-State to disable the interface while configuring the system. The mask is defined

as an integer defining the number of 1-bit s from the MSB. The re st of the bits are 0.

For example a value of 24 corresponds to 255.255.255.0.

Related: show ip, set ip-mode, set ip-state

Notes:

IPv6 is not supported in this release.

If a gateway address is configured, but the gateway device is not

functioning or is not connected, then the Ethernet interface will not

function.

Use set ip-state {port} restart after configuring the IP

interface.

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Set IP-Mode

Use this command to set the DHCP mode for both Ethernet interfaces. You can set

up the interface to use either DHCP or a static IP.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set ip-mode {eth0|eth1} mode {dhcp|static}

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Remarks: Use Set IP-State to restart the interface after configuring the system.

Related: show ip, set ip, set ip-state

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Set IP State

Use this command to enable or disable the specified Ethernet interface. You must

restart the interface after you configure it.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set ip-state {eth0|eth1} {enable|disable|restart}

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Remarks: Restart disables the interface and then enables it.

Related: show ip

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Show Log

This command displays the specified log file from the local storage. The Index

parameter selects one of the rotated log files. The Head parameter, along with the

count value, displays the specified number of events from the beginning of the file.

The Tail parameter, along with the count value (#), displays the specified number of

events fr om the end of the file. If the Inde x is not specified or set t o zero, the current

log file is displayed. If neither Head nor Tail parameter is issued, the 2 0 most recent

entries are displayed. the command display the specified log’ s user provisioned line

buffer size and total number of lines buffered. The log files are:

Performance Log - log of performance monitoring data

NTP Log

Alarm Log

Event Log

Command Log

Security Log

Level 1: show log {performance|ntp|alarm|event|command|

security} [index {head|tail} count]

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Related: set log

Clear Log

This command clears the specified log.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: clear log {performance|ntp|alarm|event|command}

Level 3: Same as Level 2

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Show Log-size

Use this command to display the specified log buffer, the maximum number of

kilobytes stored in the file before it is rotated.

Level 1: show log-size

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Set Log-size

Use this command to provision the specified log file buffer size, the maximum

number of kilobytes to be stored in the file before it is rotated.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2:‘set log-size {performance|ntp|alarm|event|command|

security} size

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Remarks: Provisioning a log file size to zero disables the logging of that type of

data.

Related: show log

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Show Log-Interval

This command displays the user provisioned log intervals.

Level 1: show log-interval

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Related: show log

Set Log-Interval

Use this command to provision the interval for the specified log. The interval is the

time, in seconds, between successive log entries. Only the performance log can be

provisioned.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set log-interval performance {interval}

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Remarks: Setting the log interval to zero disables logging.

Related: show log

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Logout

This command terminates the current user connection.

Level 1: logout

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

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Show Mode

This command displays the TimeCreator 1000 mode configuration, either root or

subtending.

Level 1: show mode

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Remarks: For subtending mode, this command returns "proxy". This is the term

used by the SNMP MIB.

Related: set tod-source

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Show NTP

This command displays the NTP configuration, including server addresses, polling

intervals, preferred server, and key information.

Level 1: show ntp

Level 2: Same as level 1

Level 3: Same as level 1

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Set ntp-server

This command provisions which NTP servers to use, the minimum and maximum

poll intervals, if the server is preferred, and key ID. This information is used when

the TimeCreator 1000 is acting as an NTP client.

Level 1: Not applicable

Level 2: set ntp-server add <server ip address or hostname>

[key <keyid>] [min <value>] [max <value>]

[preferred {yes|no}]

set ntp-server modify <server ip address or

hostname> [key <keyid>] [min <value>] [max <value>]

[preferred {yes|no}]

set ntp-server del <server ip address or hostname>

Level 3: Same as level 2

Remarks: Valid key ID range is 1 to 65535. Valid poll intervals are 4 to 10, which

correspond to 16 to 1024 seconds. The NTP service must be disabled and then

enabled with the Set Service command for changes to take effect. If a key ID is

specified, then authentication is used when connecting to the NTP server. The key

must be defined with the Set NTP-Key command.

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Set ntp-authentication

This command provisions NTP authentication.

Level 1: Not applicable

Level 2: set ntp-authentication {enable|disable}

Level 3: Same as level 2

Remarks: The NTP service must be disabled and then enabled with the Set

Service command for changes to take effect. This configuration is not used in the

client-server mode of NTP.

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CLI Commands

Set ntp-key

This command provisions NTP key ID and key string pairs. This will be used when

the TimeCreator 1000 is an NTP client and also when it is an NTP server. Key ID

and string pairs can be added, modified, or deleted.

Level 1: Not applicable

Level 2: set ntp-key add <keyid> <key_string>

set ntp-key modify <keyid> <key_string>

set ntp-key del <keyid>

Level 3: Same as level 2

Remarks: Valid key ID range is 1 to 65534 and the key string can be up to 32 ASCII

characters. Up to nine NTP keys can be configured. The key must not contain the

"#" or "?" characters. The NTP service must be disabled and then enabled with the

Set Service command for changes to take effect.

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CLI Commands

Ping

Use this command to ping the host specified by the address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) and

display ping statistics.

Level 1: ping address

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

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Reboot

This command restart s one or more of the modules. Using this command can cause

a loss of outputs.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: Not Applicable

Level 3: reboot {imc|ioc1|ioc2|system}

Remarks: Selecting the “system” option restarts all system modules.

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CLI Commands

Show remote-syslog

This command displays the remote syslog server that log messages are sent to

from the TimeCreator 1000.

Level 1: show remote-syslog

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Related: set remote-syslog

Set remote-syslog

This command is used to configure a remote syslog server to receive log messages

from the TimeCreator 1000.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set remote-syslog enable <hostaddr>

set remote-syslog disable

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Related: show remote-syslog

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Show Services

This command displays all TimeCreator 1000 service states.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: show services

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Remarks: Services include EIA-232, Telnet, SSH, NTP, and SNMP.

Set Service

Use this command to specify the state of each service.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set service eia-232 {enable|disable}

set service telnet {enable|disable}

set service ssh {enable|disable}

set service ntp {enable|disable}

set service snmp {enable|disable}

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Remarks: Services include EIA-232, Telnet, FTP, SSH, NTP, and SNMP.

Note: The command also includes the capability of controlling the

syslog service. Disabling this service is not recommended.

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CLI Commands

Show SNMP

Use these commands to display the SNMP Manage assigned to the agent, and all

assigned users (username only).

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: Not Applicable

Level 3: show snmp manager

This command displays the SNMP manager and the engineID.

show snmp user

This command displays all assigned users (user names only).

show snmp trap

This command displays whether traps are sent as SNMPv2 or

SNMPv3 and also the SNMPv3 trap user.

Related: set snmp

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Set SNMP

Use this command to provision the SNMP state, user authentication, and manager.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: Not Applicable

Level 3: set snmp user {add|delete} username securlvl

{noauth|auth|priv}

Use this command to add or delete an SNMP user, including

authentication and privacy. If appropriate, the user is prompted

for AuthKey, PrivKey, AuthType, and PrivType. You can set

AuthType to MD5 or SHA. You can set PrivType to DES or

AES.

set snmp manager address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

engineid {value}

Use this command to set the SNMP manager address to the

specified IP address or hostname and configure engine ID for

the manager.

set snmp default

Use this command to clear the SNMP manager information.

set snmp trapuser username securlvl

{noauth|auth|priv}

Use this command to set an SNMPv3 user. If the

security level is set for "auth", then the user is prompted for

AuthType and AuthKey. You can set AuthType to MD5 or SHA.

If the security level is set for "priv", then the user is prompted

for AuthType, AuthKey, PrivType, and PrivKey. You can set

PrivType to DES or AES.

set snmp trapversion {2|3}

Use this command to select whether traps are sent as

SNMPv2c or SNMPv3.

Related: show snmp

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CLI Commands

Show SNMP v2

Use this command to display whether SNMPv2 is enabled and whether read-write

access is enabled.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: Not Applicable

Level 3: show snmp v2

Related: set snmpv2

Set SNMPv2

Use this command to enable or disable SNMPv2 and control read-write access.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: Not Applicable

Level 3: set snmpv2 {Disable | Enable {readonly | readwrite}}

Use this command to enable or disable SNMPv2. When enabling, read-write vs.

read only access is specified.

Remarks: The readonly configuration sets the read community to public and the

write community to private. The read-write configuration sets both read and write

communities to public.

Related: show snmp v2

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Show Statistics

This command displays the statistics information for the following:

DTI Client Peak-to-Peak Jitter (connected to a server port)

DTI Client MTIE-35 (connected to a server port)

DTI Client MTIE-t (connected to a server port)

DTI Client FER (connected to a server port)

Level 1: show statistics

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Related: clear statistics

Clear Statistics

This command clears all statistics.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: clear statistics

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Related: show statistics

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Status

This command displays the system status information as follows:

Assigned System Name and asset tag

Uptime for the IMC

System date and time

Number of standing system alarms

Active IOC module

Standby IOC module

Currently selected TOD Source

Summary for the GPS Input

Summary for each DTI client port

Summary for each DTI server port

Clock operating mode for the IOC

Level 1: show status

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Related: show alarms

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Set-timeout

Use this command to change the timeout time. If the timeout is reached, the CLI

logs out with a message “Session timeout” … The user can set the timeout as

desired.

Level 1: set-timeout

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Remarks: This only allows a session timeout to be set to 10 seconds.

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Show TOD-Source

This command displays the Time Of Day Source.

Level 1: show tod-source

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Related: sync tod-source, set tod-source

Set TOD-Source

Use this command to provision the TOD Source.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: set tod-source {gps|dti|ntp|rtc|user}

Use this command to provision the TOD Source to be provided

by GPS, DTI client port, NTP server, or the local Real-Time

Clock.

Level 3: Same as Level 2 (default)

Related: sync tod-source, show tod-source

Sync TOD-Source

Use this command to change the time and phase of the DTI outputs.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: sync tod-source {now | yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss}

Use this command to provision the TOD-Source to “jam sync”

when the command is issued or at the specified date/time.

Level 3: Same as Level 2

Related: set tod-source, show tod-source

Note: If the system has p assed the warm up state, the Sync

TOD- Source command is also required.

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Upgrade

Use this command to upgrade the specified modules firmware with the specified

filename. If the IP address, username, and password is provided, the system will

FTP the filename from the specified server (IP or name) and then upgrade the

specified module. The system can do wnload the file from an http, f tp , or sf tp server.

If the optional keyword “auto-reboot” is added, then the upgraded card will reboot

after being upgraded. IOC cards will verify that there is a standby IOC card available

before rebooting. The new firmware is not used until the card is rebooted.

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: Not Applicable

Level 3: upgrade {imc|ioc|ioc1|ioc2} filename server

{ftp|sftp|http} [auto-reboot]

The user will be prompted for the username and password for the server.

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Show User

This command displays all assigned users and access levels (local access does not

require RADIUS or TACACS+ authentication).

Level 1: Not Applicable

Level 2: Not Applicable

Level 3: show user

Related: set user

Set User

Use this command to provision the local user password and access level.

Level 1: set user password <username>

Level 1 users can only change their own password.

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: set user add

set user del <username>

set user modify <username> access-level <level>

set user password <username>

set user lock <username>

set user unlock <username>

set user default

When adding a user, the system prompts the Administrator for

username, password, password verification and level of

access.

Use Del to remove (delete) a user from the access list.

Use Modify to change the access-level of the user.

Use password to change the password for the user. The

system prompts for the password.

Use Lock to lock out the specified user.

Use Unlock to unlock the specified user. The user could have

been locked by the lock command or by too many failed login

attempts. Users are locked out after 3 consecutive failed login

attempts.

Use Default to remove all users from the access list and set the

default user and password.

Remarks: The password is not echoed back to the user’s terminal.

Related: show user

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Simple Network Management Protocol

Where

Use this command to display the path of the current command node or module

starting from the root.

Level 1: where

Level 2: Same as Level 1

Level 3: Same as Level 1

Simple Network Management Protocol

This section describes the two versions of SNMP supported by the TimeCreator

1000: SNMPv2c and SNMPv3.

SNMP Features

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application layer protocol

that allows you to manage network devices. SNMP is based on a client-server

query-response mode that requires an Ethernet con nect ion. A ma nager ap plication

(software inst alled on a computer) is the client generating the queries, and an agent

(software on the TimeCreator 1000) is the server generating responses. The

TimeCreator 1000 SNMP supports most existing functions.

If SNMP is present, port 161 becomes the port of standard SNMP interactive

communications and port 162 becomes the trap port.

SNMP allows you to perform the following functions:

Alarm management

GPS input configuration

DTI client and server port configuration

TOD source configuration

SNMPv3 Security Features

SNMPv3 provides additional security features not available in SNMPv2 c. In addition

to the functions of SNMPv2c, SNMPv3 allows user levels that are based on

authentication and privacy settings. The authentication protocol HMAC-SHA-1-96 is

20 characters long and the privacy protocol CBC-DES is a 16-character key. All

keys are uppercase.

The administrator can add up to 20 users to the SNMP user table.

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Simple Network Management Protocol

Management Information Base

The Management Informa tion Base (MIB) is a virtual dat abase of managed object s,

their object identifiers, and variables. Ty pical MIB object identifiers include the

TimeCreator 1000, its modules, module features, input ports, output ports, etc. and

variables that include settings and measurements.

The MIB is controlled by the TimeCreator 1000’s SNMP agent. The SNMP agent is

a server program that sends TimeCreator 1000 status (stored in the MIB dat ab ase)

to the network manager when the manager transmits GET or GETNEXT messages.

The manager can also transmit SET messages that instruct the agent to set MIB

variables to new values. The TRAP message is used by the server to send the

manager indications of MIB occurrences, such as a fault condition.

SNMP Users and Manager Addresses

SNMP CLI commands allows you to:

Enable and disable SNMP

Set SNMP manager IP address for traps

Add up to 20 SNMP user names in the SNMP user table

Display SNMP user names (read community string) and their associated access

levels

Delete SNMP user names

Enabling SNMP

The Set Service Snmp command allows you to enable or disable the SNMP (see

Set Service, on page 148).

Example:

Use the following command to enable SNMP:

Type set service snmp enable and press ENTER.

Adding a Manager IP Address

The Set Snmp Manager command allows you to specify an SNMP manager IP

address (see Set SNMP, on page 150).

Example:

Use the following command to add the SNMP manager IP address

192.100.100.100 and engineID XYZ:

Type set snmp manager address 192.100.100.100 engineid xyz then press

Enter.

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Adding and Removing SNMP Users

The Set Snmp User command allows you to add or remove users and specify

access privileges using algorithm HMAC-SH-1-96 or MD5 with the 20 character

authentication key and a CBC-DES 16 or AES character privacy key (see Set

SNMP, on page 150).

Example

Use the following command to add user ABC with the 20 character MD5

authentication key 123456789ABCDEFGHIJK and 16 DES character privacy key

123456789ABCDEFG.

Type set snmp user add abc securlvl priv and press Enter.

Enter MD5 at the authentication protocol prompt.

Enter 123456789ABCDEFGHIJK at the authentication key prompt

Enter DES at the privacy protocol prompt

Enter 123456789ABCDEFG at the privacy key prompt

Displaying SNMP Users

The Show Snmp commands allow you to display the SNMP configuration. This

includes the SNMP manager, users, trap version, trap user, and whether SNMPv2 is

enabled (see Show SNMP, on page 149).

Example

Use the following command to display the list of SNMP users (admin user level 3

required).

Type show snmp user and press Enter.

Network Time Protocol

Network Time Protocol (NTP) is used to synchronize system clocks to a common

time source by transmitting and receiving time of day over a TCP/IP network.

Note: Valid authentication key and privacy key characters include

numbers, upper and lowercase letters, and the character set :=?@_.

Do not use spaces in user names.

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Secure Shell Protocol

The TimeCreator 1000 implements NTPv4, and supports the NTP v.3 (RFC 1305)

version. It can run as a server application and a client application. The NTP server

always runs and the client is enabled independently.

Server Mode

The NTP server application always runs at port 123 (default NTP port) on the NTP

Ethernet port and responds to requests for time in the NTP format. The NTP

datagram provides fields (bits) of information that indicate the integrity of the time

delivered by the server, two of these are the LI and STR fields. The Leap Indicator

(LI) field indicates that Time has been successfully set (LI=0) or that Time has not

been successfully set (LI=3). The Stratum (STR) field indicates the number of

“hops” a client is from the root NTP server: for every hop, STR is incremented by

one (1). If the unit has time set from GPS, then it indicates it is a primary time source

with 0 in the LI field and 1 in the STR field. If the unit has time set by the client

application, it indicates it is a secondary source with a 0 in the LI field and the

source server STR + 1 in the STR field.

If the unit time has not been set by one of the above then it indicates that time is not

valid by setting the LI field to 3. Once the unit time has been set by either radio or

client then LI = 0. Setting time by the keyboard sets (or leaves) LI = 3, since this is

not an accurate time setting.

Client Mode

If GPS is not available or disabled, and a valid NTP server is configured, then the

unit will request time from port 123 of the assigned server IP at the designated time

interval (32 to 1024 seconds). Once time is set by the client mode, the server will

have LI = 0 and Stratum = the time source STR + 1. A second server IP may be

entered and the NTP protocol will check both servers and select the best source per

the NTP specifications. An NTP response received in the client mode overrides the

time set by keyboard and changes the LI field to 0 as indicated above.

Secure Shell Protocol

Secure Shell Protocol (SSH) provides secure, encrypted communications and

services between hosts on unsecured networks.

Secure File Transfer Protocol

Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) uses SSH to transfer files encrypting both

commands and data, including passwords, to provide secure transmission for

copying files.

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Appendix C Installing the Two-Way GPS Antenna

This document describes the procedures for installing the Symmetricom Two-Way

GPS antenna and the Two-Way Antenna Interface.

In This Appendix

Tools

Parts

Making GPS Connections

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Tools

These standard tools and materials are not supplied, but may be required for

installing the Two-Way GPS antenna:

Standard tool kit

Fasteners for mounting the equipment in rack

PVC glue

Parts

The following table identifies the parts available for the GPS antenna.

Table C-1. GPS Parts and Accessories

Part Number Description

990-93500-011

Note:

1Kit includes GPS antenna and mounting hardware. Order

antenna cables separately

Two-Way GPS Antenna Kit

090-58545-01 Two-Way GPS Antenna (spare)

043-00018-01 Lightning suppressor (spare)

060-58545-01 RG-58 cable, 10 ft. (3 m)

060-58545-02 RG-58 cable, 20 ft. (6 m)

060-58545-05 RG-58 cable, 50 f t. (15 m)

060-58545-10 RG-58 cable, 100 ft. (30 m)

060-58545-20 RG-58 cable, 200 ft. (60 m)

060-58545-30 RG-58 cable, 300 ft. (90 m)

060-58545-5 0 RG-58 cable, 500 ft. (150 m)

154-00023-01 Crimp tool for RG-58 cable

093-72010-98 TNC connectors for RG-58 cable

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Making GPS Connections

To connect the GPS antenna signal, you must install a GPS antenna using the

procedure in this document.

Installing the GPS Antenna

These installation procedures are to be used in support of local company

procedures and the Installation Job Specification.

Prior to installing the antenna, the site, antenna location, lightning suppressor

location, cable route, and all other details should be planned. Use Figure C-1 as a

guide to locating the antenna.

Figure C-1. Locating the GPS Antenna

To install the antenna, refer to Figure C-2, and perform the procedure in this section.

Ensure all user-supplied materials are available. The maximum distance between

the antenna and the device is approximately 985 feet (300 m). The minimum cable

length is 6.6 feet (2 m). The GPS Antenna should always be as close to the

TimeCreator 1000 as practical.

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Warning: To prevent arcing, ensure that the lightning suppressor is

installed away from electrical devices and cabling.

Note: Use the following antenna installation instructions as a

guideline only. Install the antenna using company-approved

techniques, and follow all appropriate local building and electrical

codes.

Recommendation: Symmetricom recommends that you use one of

the following grounding points:

Valid roof rin g gr ou nd syst em

Cad weld to building structural steel

Ground plate within 50 feet (15 m) of antenna ca ble entrance into

building

You can order two lengths of cable: one connecting the antenna to

the lightning suppressor and one from the suppressor to the

T i meCreator 1000. Or you can order one length of cable; you nee d to

cut the cable and terminate it properly, using your own tools.

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Figure C-2. Antenna-to-Device Cabl ing

To install the antenna:

1. Attach the antenna mounting bracket to a 1-inch (2.5 cm) diameter pipe or wood

post.

– If you are mounting the bracket to a pipe, assemble as shown in

Figure C-3. Slide the two V-bolts over the pipe, and through the mounting

bracket slot s; then place th e provided four washers and four nut s over the

V-bolts, against the mounting bracket. Leave the V-bolts loose enough to

allow for final adjustments.

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Figure C-3. Installing the Antenna Bracket on a Pipe

– If you are mounting the bracket to a wood post, assemble as shown in

Figure C-4. Install the provided two self-tapping screws in two diagonally

positioned mounting bracket slots, and attach to the post.

Figure C-4. Installing the Antenna Bracket on a Post

2. Mount the antenna and mast assembly to the “L” bracket.

3. Connect the mast to the flange using PVC glue.

Feed an RG58 (060-5854 5-xx) cable through the bottom of the mast as

illustrated.

See Table C-1 for specific cable lengths.

5. Connect the cable to the antenna “pigtail” and pull the cable back through the

mast.

6. Mount the antenna to the mast using the supplied shims.

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7. Mount the antenna and mast assembly to the “L” bracket using the supplied nuts,

bolts, and washers, as shown in Figure C-5.

Figure C-5. Attaching the Antenna to the Bracket

8. Using a plumb line or bubble level, ensure the antenna is within 5° of vertical

(perpendicular to the horizon), and tighten the mounting bracket bolts.

9. Bolt the lightning suppressor mounting plate to a flange that is attached to a valid

earth ground. The roof ring ground system, a grounding plate, and building

structural steel are examples of valid earth ground points. If the mounting plate

cannot be bolted to a valid earth grou nd, bolt the mounting plate to a point within

15 feet (4.6 m) of the chosen valid earth ground. A minimum 30-foot (9 m) bend

radius is required when installing the ground wire. If the mounting plate is to be

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installed in a nonmetallic junction box, perform the installation and bolt the

assembly near the chosen valid earth ground.

10.Assemble the lightning suppressor as shown in Figure C-6.

Figure C-6. Assembling the Lightning Suppres sor

11.Install 1.5 inch (3.8 cm) nonmetallic conduit from the antenna to the lightning

suppressor, and from the lightning suppressor to the cable entrance into the

building.

12.Install a user-supplied bracket, preferably non-metallic, to support the vertical

section of conduit to the antenna.

13.Route the antenna cable through the conduit, and connect the cable to the

lightning suppressor. See Table C-1 for specific cable lengths.

14.If the lightning suppressor is n ot mounted directly to a valid earth grou nd, crimp a

length of 4.115 mm (6 AW G) ground cable to the two-hole terminal, slide the

Note: A junction box must have inside dimensions of 2.75 inches by

2.75 inches by 1.6 inches (7 cm by 7 cm by 4 cm) to hold the

mounting plate and attached components.

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terminal over two of the three threaded posts on the lightning suppressor

mounting plate, and attach the terminal to the mounting plate with two KEPS

nuts. Use the two posts that allow the least bending of the cable.

15.Connect an RG58 (060-58545-xx) cable between the lightning suppressor and

the TimeCreator 1000. See Table C-1 for specific cable lengths.

16.Install fire-stopping material in all holes opened in the roof and/or walls during

this procedure.

17.Check all connections for tightness to prevent arcing and intermittent operation.

18.Coat all exposed connectors with an electrically conductive antioxidant

compound (e.g. Kopr-Shield spray).

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Appendix D Specifications and Factory Defaults

This appendix provides mechanical and electrical specifications and factory defa ults

for the TimeCreator 1000.

In This Appendix

Specifications

Factory Defaults

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Specifications

This section provides the specifications for the TimeCreator 1000 components and

input and output signals.

Mechanical

Environmental

Table D-1. TimeCreator 1000 Mechanical Specifications

Parameter Description

Mounting 19 in. Rack

Rack Mounting

Positions Front mount ing loca tio n, unit pr ot ru de s 0. 75 in.

(4.445 cm)

Mid-point mounting location, unit protrudes 6.33 in.

(16.08 cm)

Width 17.25 in. (43.82 cm)

Height 1.75 in. (4.45 cm)

Depth 19.9 in. (50.5 cm)

Weight 11 lb. (5 kg) fully loaded 7 lb. (3.2 kg) empty

Table D-2. TimeCreator 1000 Environmental Specifications

Parameter Description

Operating Temperature 0° to 40° C, 32° to 104° F

Storage Temperature –25° to 70° C, –13° to 158° F

Operating Humidity 10% to 90% RH non-condensing

Storage Humidity 5% to 90% RH non-condensing

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Specifications

Power

Serial Port

Table D-3. TimeCreator 1000 Power Specifications

Parameter Description

AC Input Power 100-240 V AC at 50/60 Hz.

AC Power Fuse 2 A (2 each)

AC Power 40 W

DC Input Power –36 V DC to –72 V DC

–48 V DC, 2.7 A (maximum)

Either positive or negative ground

DC Recommended

Battery Feed Fuse 3 A

DC Power 40 W

Table D-4. Serial Port Specifications

Item Description

Connector Type 9-pin, female D connector

Connector La be l Craft

Interface RS-232

Baud Rate 57.6 Kbps

Da ta Bits 8

Parity Bit None

Stop Bits 1

Flow Control None

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Specifications

LAN Port

Input Signals

Output Signals

Table D-5. LAN Port Specifications

Connector Description

MGMT RJ-45 (10Base-T/100 Base-T) - Supports two telnet

sessions and two SSH sessions over TCP/IP.

NTP RJ-45 (10Base-T/100 Base-T) - Support s NTP

Servers that comply with RFC 1305.

Table D-6. Input Signal Specifications

Parameter Specification

GPS

Requirement Proprietary Rooftop Antenna (see Roof Antenna

specification in Table D-8)

Interface TNC connector

DTI

Termination Impedance 100 ohms

Amplitude 2.2Vpp to 2.8Vpp

Data Rate 5.12 Mbps

Table D-7. Output Signal Specifications

Parameter Specification

Ter mination Impedance 100Ω

Amplitude 2.2Vpp to 2.8Vpp

Data Rate 5.12 Mbps

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Appendix D Specifications and Factory Defaults

Factory Defaults

Roof Antenna

Factory Defaults

This section provides the factory defaults for the TimeCreator 1000 GPS and DTI

port parameters, IMC and communications parameters, and alarm parameters.

Table D-8. Antenna Specifications

Parameter Specification

Type Active, with propriet ary 2-way time transfer technology

Cable length Maximum 1000 ft. (305 m) from antenna to shelf

Dimensions Height: 6.5 in (16.5 cm) Diameter: 5.9 in (15 cm)

Weight 1.7 lb. (0.77 kg)

Operating Temperature –35 to 75°C

Storage Temperature –40 to 80°C

Operating Humidity 0 to 100% relative humidity

Power 36 V nominal

Connector type TNC

Gain 53 dB

Impedance 50 Ω / 75 Ω

Table D-9. GPS and DTI Port Parameters

Description Default Value Value Range

System Mode of Operation Root Root | Subtending

Port 1 thru 10 State Enable Enable | Disable

Port 1 thru 12 Cable Advance Mode Auto Auto | Manual

Port 1 thru 12 Cable Advance Value 0 0 to 200 meters

Port A & B Type Server Server | Client

Port A & B State Disabled Enable | Disable

Port A Priority (input) 2 1 thru 5

Port B Priority (input) 3 1 thru 5

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Factory Defaults

Table D-10 provides the IMC module and communication parameter factory default

values and range.

GPS State Disable Enable | Disable

GPS Priority 1 1 thru 5

GPS Position Mode Auto Auto | Manual

GPS Position Lat – 0:0:0.0

Long – 0:0:0.0

Elevation– 0.0 m

LAT = dd:mm:ss.ssN or

dd:mm:ss.ssS

LONG = dd:mm:ss.ssE or

dd:mm:ss.ssW

ELEV = +/-hhhh.h height

in meters

GPS Elevation Mask 10 0 to 45 degrees

Leapseconds 14 0 to 40

Table D-10. IMC and Communication Parameters

Description Defaul t Value Value Range

TOD Source RTC RTC | USER | NTP | DTI | GPS

Local Time Offset 00:00 +/-hh:mm

EIA-232 Service Enable Enable | Disable

Telnet Service Enable Enable | Disable

SSH Service Enable Enable | Disable

SNMP Service Enable Enable | Disable

FTP Service Disable Enable | Disable

NTP Service Enable Enable | Disable

SYSLOG Service Enable Enable | Disable

User #1 Access level 3 1 | 2 | 3

User #1 UserName admin

User #1 Password SymmTC1000

Eth0 IP mode Static Static|DHCP

Eth0 IP state Enable Enable|Disable

Table D-9. GPS and DTI Port Parameters (Continued)

Description Default Value Value Range

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Appendix D Specifications and Factory Defaults

Factory Defaults

Eth0 Host IP Address 10.0.0.100 Valid IPv4 Host Address

Eth0 Host Gateway Address 0.0.0.0 Valid IPv4 Gateway Address

Eth0 Host Mask 255.255.255.0 (24) 0 to 32

Eth1 IP mode Static Static|DHCP

Eth1 IP state Enable Enable|Disable

Eth1 Host IP Address 10.0.0.101 Valid IPv4 Host Address

Eth1 Host Gateway Address 0.0.0.0 Valid IPv4 Gateway Address

Eth1 Host Mask 255.255.255.0 (24) 0 to 32

Hostname TC1000 20 ASCII characters

SNMP Manager IP Address or

hostname Valid IPv4 Host Address or

hostname

SNMP Username (list) 20 ASCII Characters

SNMP Authentication Key (list) 20 ASCII Characters

SNMP Private Key (list) 20 ASCII Characters

a Minimum of 8 characters

NTP Server Key ID 1 to 65535

NTP Server Encryption Key Max of 32 ASCII Characters

NTP Peer IP or hostname Valid IPv4 Address or hostname

NTP Peer Key ID 1 to 65535

NTP Peer Encryption Key Max of 32 ASCII Characters

RADIUS Authentication Disable Enable | Disable

RADIUS Server IP Address or

hostname Valid IPv4 Host Address or

hostname

RADIUS Server Key Max of 32 ASCII characters

TACACS+ Authentication Disable Enable | Disable

TACACS+ Server #1 IP

Address or hostname Valid IPv4 Host Address or

hostname

TACACS+ Server key Maximum of 32 ASCII

characters

Local Alarm Log Buffer Size 100 0 to 100 kbytes

Local Event Log Buffer Size 100 0 to 100 kbytes

Table D-10. IMC and Communication Parameters (Continued)

Description Defaul t Value Value Range

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Factory Defaults

Alarm Default Values

Local Command Log Buffer

Size 100 0 to 100 kbytes

Local Security Log Buffer Size 100 0 to 100 kbytes

Local NTP Log Buffer Size 100 0 to 100 kbytes

Local Performance Log Buffer

Size 100 0 to 100 kbytes

Performance Log Interval (sec) 60 0 = disable or 10 to 86400

Table D-11. GPS and DTI Port Alarm Parameters

Description Default Value Value Range (seconds)

Port 1 thru 12 – FER Interval 10 0 = Disable, 1 to 1000

Port 1 thru 12 – Jitter Interv al 10 0 = Disable, 1 to 1000

Port 1 thru 12 – MTIE-t Interval 35 0 = Disable, 1 to 1000

Port 1 thru 12 – FER Set Threshold (E-04) 100 0 = Disable, 5 to 10000

Port 1 thru 12 – FER Clear Threshold (E-04) 10 0 = Disable, 5 to 10000

Port 1 thru 12 – P-P_Jitter Set Threshold (pS) 8000 0 = Disable, 5000 to 10000000

Port 1 thru 12 – P-P_Jitter Clear Thre shold (pS) 5000 0 = Disable , 5000 to 1000000 0

Port 1 thru 12 – MTIE-35 Set Threshold (pS) 10000 0 = Disable, 5000 to 10000000

Port 1 thru 12 – MTIE-35 Clear Threshold (pS) 7000 0 = Disable, 5000 to 10000000

Port 1 thru 12 – MTIE-t Set Thresh old (pS) 10000 0 = Disable, 5000 to 10000000

Port 1 thru 12 – MTIE-t Clear Threshold (pS) 7000 0 = Disable, 5000 to 10000000

Table D-10. IMC and Communication Parameters (Continued)

Description Defaul t Value Value Range

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Appendix E Software Licenses

This product contains licensed third party software, including software available

under the GPL licensing scheme. The text of each license is available in the

“License” folder located on the Product Information CDROM that is supplied with the

TimeCreator 1000. Additionally, you can obtain these licenses a nd the op en-source

software by contacting Symmetricom Technical support at the following numbers:

Worldwide (Main Number): 1-408-428-7907

USA, Canada, Latin America including Caribbean, Pacific Rim including Asia,

Australia and

New Zealand: 1-408-428-7907

USA toll-free: 1-888-367-7966 (1-888-FOR-SYMM)

Europe, Middle East & Africa: 49 700 32886435

An administrative fee may be charged to obtain the source code.

By using the TimeCreator 1000, the user agrees to the terms of these licenses.

In This Appendix

Third-Party Software

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Appendix E Software Licenses

Third-Party Software

The following is a list of third-party software applications provided with the

TimeCreator 1000.

bash-2.05a

busybox-1.01

cron-3.0pl1

daemontools-0.76

dhcpcd-1.3.22pl1

e2fsprogs-1.27

eepro100-1.09

findutils-4.1.7

glibc-2.3.2

grub-0.97

hardhatutils-1.14

hostname-2.09

ifupdown-0.6.4

initscripts-2.78

iproute-20030805

iptables-1.2.9

iputils-tracepath-20020124

kernel-2.4.20_dev

less-358

libpam-0.72

libpam-cracklib-0.72

libpam-dev-0.72

libpam-modules-0.72

libpam-runtime-0.72

linux-ftpd-0.17

linuxinfo-1.1.7

logrotate-3.5.7

ltrace-0.3.10

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Third-Party Software

macphy-1.6

mii

modutils-2.4.21

mount-2.11h

net-snmp-5.1

net-tools-1.60

netbase-4.06

netkit-telnet-server-0.17

ntp-dev-4.2.0b-rc1-20060306

openssh-3.7.1p2

openssh-clients-3.7.1p2

openssh-server-3.7.1p2

openssl-0.9.7b

pam_radius_license-1.3.16

pam_tacplus-1.2.9

pam_tally-0.1

pciutils-2.1.8

rpm-4.1

setserial-2.17

shellutils-2.0.11

sudo-1.6.7p3

sysklogd-1.4.1

sysvinit-2.78

util-linux-2.11h

xinetd-2.3.3

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Third-Party Software

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Index

AC power connections 52

access level

changing 68

displaying 68, 157

setting 157

accessory part numbers 34

adding a user 157

address

gateway configuration 65

IP 30

IP configuration 65

RADIUS IP 69

static IP configuration 70

subnet mask configuration 65

TACACS IP 69

alarm threshold

setting set and clear 81

alarms

display status information 82

enable/disable procedure 80

provisioning 31

set and clear values 80

antenna

installation tools 40

installing 165–171

lightning suppressor, installing 170

pipe-mounting 167

authentication scheme 69

backup configuration 83

basic configuration 34

components required 34