Meinberg PZF510 User Manual

PZF510Technical InformationOperating InstructionFUNKUHREN

10PZF STATInformations about the decoding of the pseudo-random sequence are available in thismenu. The following texts may be displayed:GSYNCThe pseud

11DIST.o.TThe distance to the transmitter is entered in this menu for compensating the propagati-on delay of the received pseudo-random code. This set

12PAR. COM1The parameter values of serial channel COM1 are selected in this submenu.Thesesettings are totally independant of COM0, the values allowed

13Asynchronous serial interfacesTwo independant serial interfaces (RS232) are available at the rear connector of theclock PZF510. As set in menu &apos

14Frequency synthesizerThe synthesizer of the PZF510 generates a frequency in the range of 1/3Hz to9.999MHz, which can be set in the menu 'SYNTH.

15Time marks start at the beginning of new second. If a binary "0" is to be transmitted, thelength of the corresponding time mark is 100 mse

16Firmware updatesWhenever the on-board software must be upgraded or modified, the new firmware canbe downloaded to the internal flash memory via the

17PZF510 with OCXOThe optional deliverable OCXO of the PZF510 operates with a single +5V powersupply. This voltage should be sourced by a stable suppl

18Technical specificationsRECEIVER: Direct conversion quadrature receiver with automatic gain controlBandwidth: approx. 20Hz, external ferrite antenna

19SYNTHESIZER: Frequency range: 1/3 Hz...9.999 MHzAccuracy : up to 10 kHz see standard frequencies> 10 kHz : +/- 2,35 mHz max.Phase jitter : max. 6

ImpressumWerner MeinbergAuf der Landwehr 22D-31812 Bad PyrmontPhone: ++49 52 81 - 9309-0Fax: ++49 52 81 - 9309-30Internet: http://www.meinberg.deEma

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21Format of the Meinberg Standard Time StringThe Meinberg Standard Time String is a sequence of 32 ASCII characters starting withthe STX (start-of-tex

22Signal description PZF510Name Pin FunctionGND 32a+c Reference potentialVCC in (+5V) 1a+c +5V power supplyVDD in (+12V) 2a+c +12V power supply, reser

23Pin assignment PZF510ac1)V5+(niCCV)V5+(niCCV2)V21+(niDDV)V21+(niDDV34niTOOB/tuoKRAM_FCD5devreser6tuoCES_P/tuoCES_P78tuoNIM_P/tuoNIM_P9tuo/niTESER/01

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25Structure of menus PZF510MENUSET MENUSET

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5General informationThe German long wave transmitter DCF77 started continious operation in 1970. Theintroduction of time codes in 1973 build the basic

6Features PZF510The PZF510 is a high precision receive module for the DCF77-signal build in eurocardsize (100mm x 160mm). The 61mm wide front panel co

7InstallationTo achieve the technical data given in chapter 'technical specifications', the followingpoints must be observed.Operating volta

8Front panelPilot lampsThe 'Feld'-LED is switched on if a DCF-signal with at least minimum field strengthneeded for the correlation receipti

9DisplayThe eight digit alphanumeric display shows important information concerning status andtime. The setting of system parameters is also done with