Meinberg TCR509 User Manual

TCR509Technical DataOperating InstructionsFUNKUHRENIncl. Software TCRMON

10The DCF Simulation ModeIn DCF-Simulation mode the TTL and current loop outputs provide a time mark signalsimilar to the signals transmitted by the g

11Updating the FirmwareWhenever it is necessarry to upgrade the on-board software, the new firmware can bedownloaded using the serial port COM0.If the

12SpecificationsSignal Input: potential freeImpedance 50Ohms also available 600 OhmsAmplitude: abt. 600mV...8V peak to peak (Mark)Supported Time Codes

13Serial modes: per second or on requestFormat of serial time string: Meinberg Standard TelegramConnectors: 64 Pin VG-ConnectorCoax RF-Connector (SMB)

14Format of the Meinberg Standard Time StringThe Meinberg Standard Time String is a sequence of 32 ASCII characters starting withthe STX (start-of-tex

15Rear Connector Pin AssignmentsName Pin DescriptionGND 32a+c GroundVCC in (+5V) 1a+c +5V Supply VoltageP_SEC out 6c PPS-Signal, TTL-Level, length 200

16Pin Assignmentac1 VCC in (+5V) VCC in (+5V)234/BOOT56 /P_SEC P_SEC78910 Reserve111213141516 GEN_OUT3- GEN_OUT3+17 GEN_OUT4- GEN_OUT4+1819 TIME_SYN2

17Diskette with Software TCRMON

18The Program TCRMON.EXEThe program TCRMON was designed to monitor and control all functions of theMeinberg IRIG-Time Code Reader TCR509. TCRMON is ex

19The Main WindowThe main window provides an overview of all essential data like time, date, etc.Time,Date,Weekday: Show time, date and day of week. T

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20Setting the local Offset from UTCThe Timecode receiver TCR509 is able to re-calculate UTC from the received IRIG-Time, on condition that there are t

21Menu HelpThis window shows information about the current release of TCRMON and the systemressources.

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Table of ContentsImpressum ... 2Introduction ...

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5IntroductionIn the early 1950's the use of coded timing signals for correlation of data began to takeon widespread importance. Especially the U.

6FunctionThe received IRIG telegram is used for synchronization of software clock andbuffered real time clock. Every received telegram is checked for

7Setting into operationTo obtain a correct operation of the TCR509, please pay attention to the followingpoints.Supply VoltageThe board only needs a s

8Serial Port ConfigurationBaudrate and framing for each of the both serial ports can be configured seperately bythree dip switches.SW1-1 SW1-2 Baudrat

9Operating mode of the serial portsEach of the two serial ports is configurable separately for two operating modes. If the 'persecond' mode