m1000 Base

MANUAL
IMS - LANTIME M1000

Modular Sync. System and
NTP Server
August 9, 2022
Meinberg Funkuhren GmbH & Co. KG

1 2 3
Ref. Time
Time Service
Network
Terminal USB
Alarm
LANTIME M1000 Intelligent Modular Synchronization
DEUTSCH ENGLISCH
1. LANTIME Bedienfeldanzeige mit LC-Display, Status LEDs und 1. LANTIME control panel with LC-Display, Status LEDs
Funktionstasten and function keys
2. Terminal / VT100, 38400 Baud, 8N1, 9pol. D-SUB Stecker 2. Terminal / VT100, 38400 Baud, 8N1, 9pin D-SUB connector
3. USB Anschluss 3. USB connector
Front view (Frontansicht) IMS - LANTIME M1000
4 3 2 1
Fan
N/-
L/+
COM
C15G2
180
Fail
AD10
Power
Antl
Nav
R T N A
Antenna
Init
ACM
GPS
PWR
CPU
IN = 1.0A
fN = 50 - 60Hz
IN = 0.6A
Umax = 90 V - 254 V
Umax = 90 V - 240 V
UN = 100 V - 240 V
UN = 100 V - 200 V
Terminal USB LAN 1 LAN 0
DEUTSCH ENGLISCH
1. Netzteil: 100-240 V AC (50-60Hz) / 100-200 V DC oder 1. Power Supply: 100-240 V AC (50-60Hz) / 100-200 V DC or
Netzteil: 20-60 V DC Power Supply: 20-60 V DC
2. GNSS Zeitcode Empfänger (GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou) 2. GNSS timecode receiver (GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou)
3. LAN-CPU mit USB-Schnittstelle, Terminal (RS-232) RJ45, 3. LAN-CPU with USB interface, serial Terminal (RS-232),
Rear view (Rückansicht) IMS - LANTIME M1000
LAN 0 - RJ45, LAN 1 - SFP Anschluss LAN 0 - Rj45, LAN 1 - SFP connector
4. ACM - Active Cooling Module 4. ACM - Active Cooling Module
Table of Contents
1 Imprint 1
2 The System LANTIME IMS M1000 2

2.1 IMS - Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Target Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.3 Return of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 LANTIME IMS M1000 System Description 3

3.1 Device Design, Functions and Area of Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2 IMS System Variants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.3 Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.3.1 Chassis Variants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.3.2 Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4 Important Safety Information 7

4.1 Important Safety Information and Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.2 Used Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.3 Product Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.4 Safety during Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.5 Connection of Protective Earth Conductor/Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.6 Safety During Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.7 Safety During Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.8 Handling of Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.9 Safety Information for SFP Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.10 Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.11 Prevention of ESD Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.12 Return of Electrical and Electronic Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5 Before you start 20

5.1 Text and Syntax Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.2 Abbreviation List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.3 Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.4 Preparing Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.5 Unboxing the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.6 Disposal of Packaging Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6 System Installation 28
6.1 Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.1.1 Mounting the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.2 Connecting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.3 Initial Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7 System Operation - Configuration and Monitoring 49
8 Maintenance, Servicing and Repairing 50

8.1 Firmware Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
9 Troubleshooting and Alarming 51

9.1 System Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
10 Support Information 53
10.1 Basic Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
10.2 Support Ticket System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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10.3 How to download a Diagnostic File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
10.3.1 Download via Web GUI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
10.3.2 Download via USB Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
10.4 Self-Help Online Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
10.5 NTP and IEEE 1588-PTP online tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
10.6 The Meinberg Academy introduction and offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
10.7 Meinberg Newsletter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
11 Technical Appendix 58
11.1 Available Modules and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
11.2 TERMINAL (Console) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
11.3 USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
11.4 Replacement or Installation of a Hot-pluggable IMS Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
11.4.1 Important Information Regarding Hot-Pluggable IMS Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
11.5 IMS Module Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
11.5.1 IMS M1000 Slot Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
11.5.2 Power Supply 100-240 V AC / 100-200 V DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
11.5.3 Power Supply 20-60 V DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
11.5.4 Power Supply 10-36 V DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
11.5.5 IMS Receiver Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
11.5.6 RSC Switch Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
11.5.7 LAN-CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
11.5.8 MRI - Standard Reference Input Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
11.5.9 ESI - Telecom Synchronisation References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
11.5.10 VSI - Video Synchronization Input Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
11.5.11 IMS Network Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
11.5.12 CPE and BPE Output Modules (Frontend - Backend, Eurocard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
11.5.13 PIO180 - PPS or 10 MHz I/O Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
11.5.14 LIU - Line Interface Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
11.5.15 LNO - Sine Wave Outputs with low Phase Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
11.5.16 FDM - Frequency Deviation Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
11.5.17 REL1000 - Error Relay Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
11.5.18 SCG-U: Studio Clock Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
11.5.19 SCG-B: Studio Clock Generator Balanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
11.5.20 VSG181 - Video Sync Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
11.5.21 VSG181H - Video Sync Generator with D-Sub Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
11.5.22 ACM - Active Cooling Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
12 RoHS and WEEE 166
13 Declaration of Conformity 167
Date: August 9, 2022 IMS - LANTIME M1000

1 Imprint
1 Imprint
Meinberg Funkuhren GmbH & Co. KG
Lange Wand 9, 31812 Bad Pyrmont, Germany
Phone: + 49 (0) 52 81 / 93 09 - 0
Fax: + 49 (0) 52 81 / 93 09 - 230
Website: https://www.meinbergglobal.com
Email: [email protected]
Date: August 2, 2022
Manual
Version: 1.23
IMS - LANTIME M1000 Date: August 9, 2022 1

2 The System LANTIME IMS M1000
2.1 IMS - Systems
The brand IMS describes a product family of Meinberg radio clocks for synchronization of
time and frequency signals in networks and of directly connected systems such as signal distributors.
Meinberg’s IMS Series (Intelligent Modular Synchronization) offers built-in redundancy for synchronization
sources and power supplies in combination with highly modular slot based chassis, which support hot-swapping
and field-expansion capabilities.
The design of our IMS enclosures allows to use up to four power supplies (both AC and DC variants can
be mixed and matched), two time code receivers in combination with a signal switch module, a CPU board and
up to ten I/O slots.
2.2 Target Audience

This manual is intended for professionals responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, trou-
bleshooting or operation of any of the equipment within the specified product range.
The structure and spelling of this manual assumes that the installation and commissioning technicians have
knowledge of the use of electronical devices and network components.
2.3 Return of Equipment

All parts and components of your Meinberg system may only be repaired by Meinberg. In the event of a
malfunction, the customer must contact our support service and never attempt to repair the device himself.
To request a device repair service, call Meinberg Technical Support to check shipping options and obtain
the Return Material Authorization (RMA) number for shipping.
You can also request the RMA number from our website:
https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/support/rma.htm.
The device must be packed in its original packaging or suitable packaging to protect it from shock and moisture.
Send your device to the manufacturer’s address, including sender identification and RMA number.
What must be included with the shipment?

Please return the device complete with accessories such as antenna or cable if possible. This may be important
for troubleshooting.
2 Date: August 9, 2022 IMS - LANTIME M1000

3 LANTIME IMS M1000 System Description

3.1 Device Design, Functions and Area of Application
The IMS-LANTIME-System is a set of equipment composed of a reference module, a single-board computer
module (LAN-CPU) with integrated network card, and a power supply unit, all installed in a modular chassis
and ready to operate. The input/output signals of the IMS systems are provided on the connection side via I/O
modules.
The implemented NTPD distributes the reference time from the reference module cyclic in the network. Infor-
mation on the NTPD is monitored on the LC-Display (if available) or can be queried via the network.
The installation of an IMS LANTIME is very easy for the system/network administrator. The network ad-
dress, the netmask and the default gateway have to be configured from the front panel of LANTIME. The
network address or the equivalent name of LANTIME has to be shown to all NTP clients in the TCP/IP network.
As well as NTP the Linux system also supports a number of further network protocols: HTTP(S), FTP, SSH
and Telnet. Because of this remote configuration or status requests can come from any WEB browser. This
access via the network can be deactivated. Changes in the receiver status, errors or other important events are
logged either on the local Linux system or on an external SYSLOG-Server. In addition messages can be sent to
a data center via SNMP traps or automatically generated e-mails where they can be recorded. Furthermore all
alarm messages can be displayed by the large display VP100/20/NET that is accessed via network connection.
In order to avoid a service interruption several LANTIME NTP servers can be installed in the same network to
obtain redundancy.

3.2 IMS System Variants
The IMS system variants differ primarily in their housing form.
19 inch rack mount chassis

The base chassis contains a power supply, a receiver and the LANTIME CPU. This provides further slots
for additional input and output modules.
M1000(S): four slots for expansion cards

three slots for expansion cards in redundant receiver configuration
M2000S: six slots for expansion cards
M3000(S): ten slots for expansion cards
M4000: ten slots for expansion cardsn
Redundant power supply and receiver solutions can be implemented for the following IMS series models:
M1000(S): up to two power supplies and two receivers
M2000S: up to three power supplies and two receivers
M3000(S): up to four power supplies and two receivers
M4000: up to four power supplies and two receivers
Railmount Chassis
The base chassis contains a power supply, a receiver and the LANTIME CPU.
M500: two slots for expansion cards

one configurable expansion slot (CES) with two optional output signals

3.3 Hardware Specifications

3.3.1 Chassis Variants
The IMS systems are offered in several housing variants. The hardware configuration is modular and the number
of input and output options depends on the respective housing variant.
IMS system Type Dimension in mm* IO Slots Power Supplies Receivers

(W x H x D)
————————————————————————————————————————————————
M500 DIN railmount 118 x 193 (227) x 160 2 1 1
M1000 19 inch rackmount 483 x 44 x 290 (314) 4 (3)** 1 -2 1-2

1HE / 84TE
M1000(S) 19 inch rackmount 483 x 44 x 266 (300) 4 (3)** 1 -2 1-2

1HE / 84TE
M2000S 19 inch rackmount 483 x 76 x 248 (264) 6 1-3 1-2

2HE / 84TE
M3000 19 inch rackmount 483 x 133 x 280 (307) 10 1-4 1-2

3HE / 84TE
M3000(S) 19 inch rackmount 483 x 133 x 234 (268) 10 1-4 1-2

3HE / 84TE
M4000 19 inch rackmountu 483 x 133 x 274 10 1-4 1-2

4HE / 84TE
The IMS systems M500, M1000, M3000 and M4000 have a 4 x 20 character LC display and a control panel
with 8 function keys for direct on-site configuration. The M1000S, M2000S and M3000S models are delivered
without a display. These systems, like the M4000, are optimized for ETSI rack installations due to their small
housing depth.
The available configurations can be optimally adapted for specific application areas and industries.
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* The sizes in parentheses take into account the connections and module handles.
** With a redundant receiver configuration, only 3 IO slots are available in an M1000 system.

3.3.2 Environmental Requirements
Protection Rating: IP20
Ambient Temperature: 0 ... 50 ◦ C
Storage Temperature: -20 ... 70 ◦ C
Humidity: max. 85% (non-condensing) @ 30 ◦ C
Please Note:
To prevent overheating damage during operation, some
IMS systems are equipped with an active cooling mod-
ule (ACM). The generated air flow is led through the
system as shown in the figure on the right (see also
chapter "ACM - Active Cooling Module" or "RCU - Rack
Cooling Module").
Active cooling with ACM modules.

Active cooling modules are available for the M4000,
M3000 and M1000(S) IMS systems. For the M4000
and M3000, the use of an ACM is optional. M1000
and M2000 systems are always equipped with an ACM.
Passive cooling.
Due to the small installation depth, it is not possible to
integrate an ACM module in an M3000S system. For
this reason, we have developed a 1U passive cooling
enclosure that can be installed under the IMS system
in the server rack. The RCU module (Rack Cooling
Unit) provides an optimal airflow for the dissipation of
the warm air.

4 Important Safety Information

4.1 Important Safety Information and Safety Precautions
The following safety information must be observed whenever the device is being installed or operated. Failure
to observe this safety information and other special warnings or operating instructions in the product manuals
constitutes improper usage and may violate safety standards and the manufacturer’s requirements.
Depending on the configuration of your device or installed options, some information may
not specifically apply to your device.
The device satisfies the requirements of the following EU regulations: EMC Directive,
Low Voltage Directive, RoHS Directive and—where applicable—the Radio Equipment Directive.
If a procedure is marked with the following signal words, you may only proceed with it if you have understood
and fulfilled all requirements. Hazard notices and other relevant information are classified and indicated as
such in this manual according to the following system:
DANGER!
This signal word indicates a hazard with a high risk level . Such a notice refers to a procedure
or other action that will very likely result in serious injury or even death if not observed or
if improperly performed.
WARNING!
This signal indicates a hazard with a medium risk level . Such a notice refers to a procedure or
other action that may result in serious injury or even death if not observed or if improperly
performed.
CAUTION!
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk level . Such a notice refers to a procedure or
other action that may result in minor injury if not observed or if improperly performed.
ATTENTION!
This signal word refers to a procedure or other action that may result in product damage or the
loss of important data if not observed or if improperly performed.

4.2 Used Symbols
The following symbols and pictograms are used in this manual. Pictograms are used in particular to indicate
potential hazards in all hazard categories.
Symbol Beschreibung / Description

IEC 60417-5031
Gleichstrom / Direct current
IEC 60417-5032
Wechselstrom / Alternating current
IEC 60417-5017
Erdungsanschluss / Earth (ground) terminal
IEC 60417-5019
Schutzleiteranschluss / Protective earth (ground) terminal
ISO 7000-0434A
Vorsicht / Caution
IEC 60417-6042
Vorsicht, Risiko eines elektrischen Schlages / Caution, risk of electric shock
IEC 60417-5041
Vorsicht, heiße Oberfläche / Caution, hot surface
IEC 60417-6056
Vorsicht, Gefährlich sich bewegende Teile / Caution, moving parts
IEC 60417-6172
Trennen Sie alle Netzstecker / Disconnect all power connectors
IEC 60417-5134
Elektrostatisch gefährdete Bauteile / Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Devices
IEC 60417-6222
Information generell / General information
2012/19/EU
Dieses Produkt fällt unter die B2B Kategorie. Zur Entsorgung muss es an den
Hersteller übergeben werden.
This product is handled as a B2B-category product. To ensure that the product is
disposed of in a WEEE-compliant fashion, it must be returned to the manufacturer.

4.3 Product Documentation

Detailed product documentation is provided on a USB flash drive delivered with the Meinberg system. The
manuals can also be downloaded from the Meinberg website at https://www.meinbergglobal.com, where you can
enter your system name into the search box at the top of the page to find the relevant manual. Alternatively,
contact Meinberg Support for further assistance.
The "Docs & Support" menu on the Web Interface also provides user manuals for time server administrators.
This manual contains important safety instructions for the installation and operation of the
device. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the device.
This device may only be used for the purpose described in this manual. In particular, the
specified operating limits of the device must be heeded. The person setting up the device is
responsible for safety matters in relation to any larger system in which the device is
installed!
Failure to observe these instructions may have an adverse impact on device safety!
Please keep this manual in a safe place.
Target Readership
This manual is only intended to be used by qualified electricians, or by persons who have been appropri-
ately instructed by a qualified electrician and who are familiar with applicable national standards and with
safety rules & regulations. This device may only be installed, set up, and operated by qualified personnel.

4.4 Safety during Installation
WARNING!
Pre-Operation Procedures and Preparation for Use

This mountable device has been designed and examined in accordance with the requirements
of the standard IEC 62368-1 "Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology
Equipment - Part 1: Safety Requirements".
When the mountable device is to be used as part of a larger unit (e.g., electrical enclosure),
there will be additional requirements in the IEC 62368-1 standard that must be observed and
complied with. General requirements regarding the safety of electrical equipment (such as IEC,
VDE, DIN, ANSI) and applicable national standards must be observed in particular.
The device has been developed for use in the industrial sector or in home environments and may
only be used in such environments. In environments at risk of high environmental conductivity
("high pollution degree" according to IEC 60664-1), additional measures such as installation
of the device in an air-conditioned electrical cabinet may be necessary.
Transport, Unpacking, Installation

If the unit has been brought into the usage area from a cold environment, condensation may
develop; in this case, wait until the unit has adjusted to the temperature and is completely dry
before setting it up.
When unpacking & setting up, and before operating the equipment, be sure to read the information
on installing the hardware and the specifications of the device. These include, for example,
dimensions, electrical characteristics, or necessary environmental conditions.
Fire safety standards must be upheld with the device in its installed state.
The device must not be damaged in any way when mounting it. In particular, holes must not be
drilled into the housing.
For safety reasons, the device with the highest mass should be installed at the lowest position in
the rack. Further devices should be installed from the bottom, working your way up.
The device must be protected against mechanical & physical stresses such as vibration or shock.

Connecting Data Cables

Do not connect or disconnect data cables during a thunderstorm, as doing so presents a risk in
the event of a lightning strike.
The device cables must be connected or disconnected in the order specified in the user
documentation for the device. Cables should always be held by the connector body when
connecting or disconnecting them. Never pull a connector out by pulling on the cable. Doing so
may cause the plug to be detached from the cable or cause damage to the plug itself.
Cables must be installed so that they do not represent a health & safety hazard (e.g., tripping)
and are not at risk of damage (e.g., kinks).
Connecting the Power Supply

This equipment is operated at a hazardous voltage. Failure to observe the safety instructions in
this manual may result in serious injury, death or property damage.
Before the device is connected to the power supply, a grounding conductor must be connected to
the earth terminal of the device.
The power supply should be connected with a short, low-inductance cable.
Before operation, check that all cables and lines work properly and are undamaged. Ensure in
particular that the cables do not have kinks, that they are not wound too tightly around
corners, and that no objects are placed on the cables.
Ensure that all connections are secure—make sure that the lock screws of the power
supply plug are tightened when using a 3-pin MSTB or 5-pin MSTB connector (see diagram,
LANTIME M300 power supply).
5-Pin MSTB Connector 3-Pin MSTB Connector
- +
UN = 100 - 200 V
Umax = 90 - 250 V
Faulty shielding or cabling and improperly connected plugs are a health & safety risk (risk of
injury or death due to electrical shock) and may damage or even destroy your Meinberg device or
other equipment.
Ensure that all necessary safety precautions have been taken. Connect all cables to the device
only while the device is de-energized before turning on the power. Observe the safety instructions
on the device itself (see safety symbols).
The metal chassis of the device is grounded. When installing the device in an electrical enclosure,
it must be ensured that adequate clearance is provided, creepage distances to adjacent conductors
are maintained, and that there is no risk of short circuits.
In the event of a malfunction or if servicing is required (e.g., damage to the chassis or power cable,
ingress of fluids or foreign objects), the power supply may be cut off.
Please address any questions regarding your building’s electrical, cable or antenna installations
to the person or department responsible for that installation within your building.

AC Power Supply DC Power Supply
• The device is a Protection Class 1 device and • In accordance with IEC 62368-1, it must be
may only be connected to a grounded outlet possible to disconnect the appliance from the
(TN system). supply voltage from a point other than the
• For safe operation, the installation must be appliance itself (e.g., from the primary circuit
protected by a fuse of a rating not exceeding breaker).
16 A and equipped with a residual-current • The power supply plug may only be fitted or
circuit breaker in accordance with applicable dismantled while the appliance is isolated
national standards. from the power supply (e.g., disconnected at
• The disconnection of the appliance from the the primary circuit breaker).
mains power supply must always be performed • Supply cables must be adequately secured
from the mains socket and not from the and have an adequate wire gauge size.
appliance itself.
• Mains-powered appliances are equipped with Connection Cable Wire Gauge:
a safety-tested mains cable designed for use 1 mm2 – 2.5 mm2
in the country of operation and may only be 17 AWG – 13 AWG
connected to a grounded shockproof socket,
otherwise electric shock may occur.
• The power supply of the device must have a
• Make sure that the mains socket on the
suitable disconnection mechanism such as a
appliance or the mains socket of the house
switch. This disconnection mechanism must
installation is readily accessible for the user
be readily accessible in the vicinity of the
so that the mains cable can be pulled out of
appliance and marked accordingly as a cut-
the socket in an emergency.
off mechanism for the appliance.

4.5 Connection of Protective Earth Conductor/Grounding
ATTENTION!
In order to ensure that the device can be operated safely and to meet the requirements of
IEC 62368-1, the device must be correctly connected to the protective earth conductor via
the protective earth connection terminal.
If an external ground connection is provided on the housing, it must be connected to the

grounding busbar (earthing busbar) for safety reasons before connecting the power supply.
Like this, any possible leakage current on the housing is safely discharged to earth.
The screw, washer and toothed lock washer necessary for mounting the grounding cable are
located at the grounding point of the housing. A grounding cable is not included in the contents
of delivery.
Note:
Please use a grounding cable with cross-section ≥ 1.5 mm2 , as well as a
suitable grounding clamp/lug. Always ensure that the connection is properly crimped!

4.6 Safety During Operation
WARNING!
Avoiding Short-Circuits
Protect the device against all ingress of solid objects or liquids. Ingress presents a risk of
electric shock or short-circuiting!
Ventilation Slots
Ensure that the ventilation slots are clean and uncovered at all times. Blocked ventilation slots
may cause heat to be trapped in the system, resulting in overheating. This may cause your device to
malfunction or fail.
Appropriate Usage
The device is only deemed to be appropriately used and EMC limits (electriomagnetic compatibility)
are only deemed to be observed if the chassis cover is properly fitted (thus ensuring that the device
is properly cooled, fire-safe, and shielded against electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields).
Switching the Device Off in the Event of a Malfunction or when Repairs are Required
It is not sufficient to simply switch off the device itself in order to disconnect the power supply.
If the device is malfunctioning, or if repairs become necessary, the device must be isolated from all
power supplies immediately.
To do so, follow the procedure below:

- Switch off the device from the unit itself.
- Pull out all power supply plugs.
- Inform the person or department responsible for your electrical installation.
- If your device is connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), it will remain
operational even after pulling the UPS power cable from the mains socket. In this case, you
will need to shut down your UPS in accordance with the user documentation of your UPS
system.

4.7 Safety During Maintenance
WARNING!
When modifying the device in any way, only use components that are approved for use with
the system. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in violations of EMC or
safety standards and cause the device to malfunction.
When modifying or removing components approved for the system, the force required to
remove the components (approx. 60 N) presents a risk of injury to the hands. Information on
which components are approved for installation can be obtained from Meinberg Technical Support.
The device must not be opened. Repairs to the device may only be performed by the manufacturer
or authorized personnel. Improperly performed repairs expose the user to considerable risk
(electric shock, fire hazard).
- Danger from moving parts. Keep away from moving parts.
- Parts of the device may get very hot during operation. Do not touch the
surfaces of these! Switch off the device and allow it to cool if necessary
before installing or removing any components.

4.8 Handling of Batteries
WARNING!
The lithium battery on the receiver modules has a life of at least ten years. Should it be
necessary to replace it, please note the following:
Improper handling of the battery can lead to an explosion or to a leakage of flammable liquids or
gases.
• Never short-circuit the battery.
• Never attempt to recharge the battery.
• Never throw the battery into a fire.
• The battery must only be exposed to the barometric pressure range specified by the battery
manufacturer.
• The battery must only ever be replaced with one of the same type or a comparable type
recommended by the manufacturer. The battery must only be replaced by the manufacturer or
an authorized technician.
• Never dispose of the battery in a mechanical crusher or shredder, or in an open fire or

furnace.
Please consult your local waste disposal regulations for information on how to dispose of
hazardous waste.
IMPORTANT!
The battery is used to power components such as the RAM and the reserve real-time backup
clock for the reference clock.
If the battery voltage drops below 3 V DC, Meinberg recommends having the battery replaced.
If the battery voltage drops below the specified minimum, the following behavior may be
observed in the reference clock:
• The reference clock may have the wrong date or wrong date upon power-up
• The reference clock repeatedly starts in Cold Boot mode
• Some of the configurations saved for the reference clock may be lost

4.9 Safety Information for SFP Modules

This safety information describes how the SFP modules recommended by Meinberg should be handled to ensure
safe usage. These SFP modules are hot-pluggable input/output devices (I/O devices) that are connected to
a network via a fiber optic or electrical connection. The safety information below must be read and heeded
before installing an SFP module in a Meinberg device, before setting up a Meinberg device equipped with SFP
modules for use, or before performing maintenance on such a Meinberg device.
CAUTION!
The SFP modules recommended by Meinberg are equipped with a Class 1 laser.
Risk of injury from laser radiation!
• Only use fiber optic SFP modules that are compliant with the definition of a Class 1 laser in accordance
with IEC standard 60825-1.
• Fiber optic products that are not compliant with this standard may emit radiation capable of causing eye
injuries.
• Never look into an unconnected connector of a fiber optic cable or an unconnected SFP port.
• Unused fiber optic connectors should always be fitted with a suitable protective cap.
• This device may be installed, replaced, and maintained only by trained and qualified personnel.
ATTENTION!
• The safety information and manufacturer specifications relating to the SFP modules used must be heeded.
• The SFP module used must be capable of providing protection against voltage spikes in accordance with
IEC 62368-1.
• The SFP module used must be tested and certified in accordance with applicable standards.

4.10 Cleaning and Care
ATTENTION!
Never clean the device using liquids! Water ingress is a significant safety risk for
the user (e.g., electric shock).
Liquids can cause irreparable damage to the electronics of the device! The ingress of
liquids into the device chassis may cause short circuits in the electronic circuitry.
Only clean with a soft, dry cloth. Never use solvents or cleaners.
4.11 Prevention of ESD Damage
ATTENTION!
An ESDS device (electrostatic discharge-sensitive device) is any device at risk of damage or

malfunction due to electrostatic discharges (ESD) and thus requires special measures to prevent
such damage or malfunction. Systems and modules with ESDS devices usually bear the following
symbol:
Symbol Indicating Devices with ESDS Components
The following measures will help to protect ESDS components from damage and malfunction.
When preparing to dismantle or install devices:

Ground your body (for example, by touching a grounded object) before touching sensitive devices.
Ensure that you wear a grounding strap on your wrist when handling such devices. These straps must
in turn be attached to an uncoated, non-conductive metal part of the system.
Use only tools and devices that are free of static electricity.
When transporting devices:

Devices must only be touched or held by the edges. Never touch any pins or conductors on the device.
When dismantling or installing devices:

Avoid coming into contact with persons who are not grounded. Such contact may compromise your
connection with the earth conductor and thus also compromise the device’s protection from any
static charges you may be carrying.
When storing devices:

Always store devices in ESD-proof ("antistatic") bags. These bags must not be damaged in any way.
ESD-proof bags that are crumpled or have holes cannot provide effective protection against
electrostatic discharges.
ESD-proof bags must have a sufficient electrical resistance and must not be made of conductive
metals if the device has a lithium battery fitted on it.

4.12 Return of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
ATTENTION!
WEEE Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2012/19/EU

(WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
Waste Separation
Product Category: According to the device types listed in Annex I of the WEEE Directive,
this product is classified as "IT and Telecommunications Equipment".
This product satisfies the labeling requirements of the WEEE Directive. The product symbol on
the left indicates that this electronic product must not be disposed of in domestic waste.
Return and Collection Systems

When disposing of your old equipment, please use the national return or collection systems
available to you. Alternatively, you may contact Meinberg, who will provide further assistance.
The return of electronic waste may not be accepted if the device is soiled or contaminated in
such a way that it potentially presents a risk to human health or safety.
Return of Used Batteries

The EU Battery Directive prohibits the disposal of batteries marked with the WEEE trashcan
symbol above in household waste.

5 Before you start
5.1 Text and Syntax Conventions
This chapter briefly describes the text and syntax conventions used in this manual.
Menu description
Example web interface menu "Network
Submenu "Network → Physical Network Configuration"
Tab in a submenu "Network → Network Interfaces → IPv4"
Menu navigation is logically separated by the right arrow.
Services
The services running on the system are shown in italics.
Example: NTP-Deamon: ntpd
Cross references in the document:

Cross-references in the document are displayed in dark blue font - e.g.: see chapter Support Information
Selection Options and Logical Groups:

Selection options, e.g. in a drop-down menu, are underlined and then briefly described. If several parameters
are combined in a menu to logical groups, these are also underlined and displayed in bold font - e.g. PTP
status → Parent Datasets .
Example:
Menü PTP (IEEE1588) Settings → Operation Mode
Multicast Master
...
Terminal
# Output via a terminal window is displayed

# in a grey box with monospace font.

5 Before you start
5.2 Abbreviation List
AFNOR Association Francaise de range (PTP)

Normalisation time codes IP Internet Protocol
AC Alternating Current IP 20 Protection Class 20
ASCII American Standard Code for IRIG Inter-range instrumentation group
Information Interchange time codes
BMC Best Master Clock LCD Liquid Crystal Display
BNC Bayonet Neil Councilman connector LDAP(S) Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
Bps Bytes per second LED Light-Emitting Diode
bps Bits per second LINUX Unix-like multi-user computer
CAT5 Standard Network Cable operating system
CET Central European Time LIU Line Interface Unit- an module for
CLI Command Line Interface generation E1/T1 Signals, both
DB9 Connector do type D-subminiature MBit/s (framed) and Clock (unframed)
DC Direct Current LNE Local Network Extention,
DCF77 Is a longwave time signal. DCF77 additional Ethernet Ports
stands for D=Deutschland (Germany), MAC Media Access Control
C=long wave signal, F=Frankfurt, MD5 Message-Digest cryptographic
77=frequency: 77.5 kHz. hash function
DCFMARK Single pulse with a programmable MESZ Middle European Summer Time
date and time MEZ Middle European Time
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol MIB Management Information Base
DNS Domain Name Server MRS Multi Reference Source
DSCP Differentiated Services Code Points MSF Time signal transmitter in
DST Daylight Saving Time Anthorn, UK
E1 European digital transmission signal NIST National Institute of
at 2.048 MHz used in telecommunication Standards and Technology
networks. NMEA Communication standard from
E2E End-to-end National Marine Electronics
ETH Ethernet Association
FTP File Transfer Protocol NTP Network Time Protocol
FW Firmware NTPD NTP Deamon
GE / GbE Gigabit Ethernet OSV Original Shipped Version
GLONASS GLObal NAvigation Satellite System (Firmware)
from Russian Aerospace Defense OUT Output
Forces P2P Peer-to-Peer
GND Ground (Connector) PLC Programmable Logic Controller
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System PLL Phase Locked Loop
(GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou) PPM Pulse per Minute
GOAL GPS Optical Antenna Link PRP Parallel Redundancy Protocol
GPS Global Positioning System (USA) PPS Pulse per Second
GSM Global System for Mobile PPH Pulse per Hour
Communications PTB Physical - Technical Institute
HMI Human-Machine Interface Braunschweig / Germany
HP Horizontal Pitch - is a unit measure PTP Precision Time Protocol
the horizontal width of rack mounted RAM Random Access Memory
electronic equipment RF Frequency of radio waves,
HPS High Performance Synchronization from 3kHz to 300GHz
PTP/NTP/SyncE GBit module RG58 Standard coaxial cable used to
HSR High-availability Seamless Redundancy connect an antenna and a receiver
HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol RJ45 Ethernet Connector with 8 conductors
HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure RMC Remote Monitoring Control
IEC International Electrotechnical RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances
Commission RPS Redundant Power Supply
IED Intelligent Electronic Devices RS232/485 Serial port levels
IEEE Institute of Electric and RSC Redundant Switch Control unit
Electronic Engineers RX Receiving Data
IEEE 1588 Protocol for high-precision SBC Single Board Computer
synchronization in nanosecond SDU Signal Distribution Unit

SHA-1 Secure Hash Algorithm 1 AFNOR or IEEE1344 codes
SMB Subminiature coaxial connector T1 North American telecommunication
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol signal at 1.544 MHz frequency
SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol TCP Transmission Control Protocol
SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol TTL Transistor-to-Transistor Logic
SPS Standard Positioning System TX Data Transmission
SSH Secure SHell network protocol U Unit - is a unit measure the vertical
SSU Synchronization Supply Unit, height of rack mounted electronic
specific clock used in equipment.
telecommunication networks UDP User Datagram Protocol
SSM Sync Status Messages, UMTS Universal Mobile
clock quality parameters in Telecommunications System
telecommunication networks. UNIX Multitasking, multi-user computer
ST Bayonet-lock connector operating system
Stratum Value defines the NTP hierarchy UTC Universal Time Coordinate
SYSLOG Standard for computer data logging VLAN Virtual Local Area Network
TACACS Terminal Access Controller WWVB Time signal radio station
Access Control System Fort Collins, Colorado (USA)
TCG Time Code Generator
TCR Time Code Receiver for IRIG A/B,

5 Before you start
5.3 Required Tools
LANTIME IMS SERIES
LANTIME LANTIME LANTIME LANTIME LANTIME LANTIME LANTIME

M1000 M1000S M2000S M3000 M3000S M4000 M500
Mounting
Rackears
TORX T20 TORX T20 TORX T20 TORX T20 TORX T20 TORX T20 x
Mounting Phillips
DIN rail x x x x x x PH1 x 80
Replacing
TORX T8 TORX T8 TORX T8 TORX T8 TORX T8 TORX T8 TORX T8
IMS modules
TORX T8
FAN
Installation
TORX T8 TORX T8 TORX T8 TORX T8 x Flat head x
Screwdriver
LANTIME SERIES
LANTIME LANTIME LANTIME LANTIME LANTIME LANTIME

SyncFire
M100 M200 M300 M400 M600 M900
Mounting
Rackears x TORX T20 TORX T20 x TORX T20 TORX T20 x
Mounting Phillips Phillips

DIN rail PH1 x 80 x x PH1 x 80 x x x
Replacing
Modules x x x x x TORX T8 TORX T10
Figure: Required tools from left to right -

INBUS 2,5mm, Phillips PH1 x 80,
Flat head Screwdriver,
TORX T20, TORX T8

5.4 Preparing Installation
Meinberg IMS LANTIME systems are designed for installation in 19-inch racks or 35mm rail mount. Rack
systems come with all necessary accessories (mounting brackets, screws, adapters for power supply ...). For
installations in regions outside of Germany that have other standards (e.g. for power supply connections), please
specify exactly which adapters or cables you need to put the device into operation when ordering.
Before unboxing the system, make sure that there is sufficient space in the built-in cabinet to ensure safe
ventilation of the system. Avoid dirt and dust during installation.
Caution!
To avoid damage to the system and personal injury, please make sure to follow the safety instruc-
tions in this manual.

5 Before you start
5.5 Unboxing the Device

After unpacking the LANTIME time server, please check the contents for completeness - regarding to the in-
cluded packing list.
11
13
8 10
A
9
12
M200 - optional 2
3
7 6
1
4
M300/M600
5
!
A LANTIME Package Contents
———————————————————————————————————-
1. Assembly brackets for 19 Inch rack mounting (optional for LANTIME M200)
2. Protection spacer (M200 / M300 / M600)
3. Screws for brackets (M200 / M300 / M600)
4. 3-pin DFK connector or 5-pin DFK connector
(additional connector in case of AC/DC or DC power supply)
5. USB stick with software and documentation
6. Power cord (only in case of AC power supply)
7. Option: power cable with 5-pin connector
Only with delivered Antenna

8. Antenna
9. Optional: cable for surge voltage protector
10. Antenna cable
11. Optional: surge voltage protector with bracket
12. Brackets for pole or wall mounting
13. Pole for antenna mounting (GPS Antenna)

4x 8
4x 4x
4x
2x
8x
8x
2x
B Mounting Kit for GPS Antenna

(wall or pole mounting)
———————————————————————————————————-
2x 8
2x
4x 4x
C Mounting Kit for Long Wave Antenna

(wall mounting)
———————————————————————————————————-
Information:
Please read the safety instructions and the manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the safe
and proper handling of electronic devices.
The product documentation can be found on the USB Flash Memory.

5 Before you start
5.6 Disposal of Packaging Materials
The packaging materials we use are fully recyclable:
Material Use for Disposal

————————————————————————————————————————
Polystyrol packaging frame/filling material Recycling Depot

(polystyrene peanuts, bubble wrap)
PE-LD accessories packaging Recycling Depot

Polyethylene
low density
Cardboard shipping packaging, Paper recycling

accessories packaging
————————————————————————————————————————

6 System Installation
19 inch rackmount
Mounting brackets and fixing screws are included in the scope of delivery of a rackmount system. If the
system is supplied with an antenna and antenna cable, it is advisable to first mount the antenna in a suitable
location (see chapter Antenna Mounting) and lay the antenna cable. The power supply cable and the network
cable should also be available at the installation site before the system is installed. Make sure that all nec-
essary adapters for connecting the device are available. Make sure that the voltage is disconnected from the
power source during installation.
M1000S
M1000
Illustration: LANTIME M1000S and M1000 rack mount. The screws for rack mounting are not shipped with the
product.

6.1 Antenna Connection

There are two types of radio signals commonly used for timing applications: satellite signals from Global
Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and long wave signals from specific time code transmitters operated
by some countries.
Most GNSS signals can be received world-wide, while long wave signals can only be received up to a certain
distance around the transmitting station. Also, GNSS receivers can usually track the signals from several
satellites at the same time, so the signal propagation delay can be determined and compensated automatically,
while long wave receivers usually receive only the signal from a single station. Last but not least the available
bandwidths and signal propagation characteristics are another reason why GNSS reception usually yields a
higher degree of time accuracy than long wave reception.
A detailed description of the reception modes of our reference clocks and instructions for antenna installa-
tion can be found in our LTOS firmware manual: http://www.mbg.link/doce-fw-ltos in chapter "Antenna and
Receiver Information".
The following table shows the available receiver types from Meinberg
Type Receiver Systems Antenna / signal reference

——————————————————————————————————————————————
GPS GPS Clock GPS GPSANT / Converter
GNS GNS Clock GPS, GLONASS GNSS antenna

Galileo, BeiDou (up to three systems in parallel)
GNS-UC GNS-UC Clock GPS, GLONASS GPSANT / Converter

with Up-Converter
GNM GNM Clock GPS, GLONASS Multiband-GNSS-Antenne

Galileo, BeiDou (up to four systems in parallel)
PZF PZF Clock DCF77 AW02 long wave outdoor antenna
MSF MSF Clock MSF (UK) AW02-60 long wave outdoor antenna
WVB WWVB Clock WWVB (US) AW02-60 long wave outdoor antenna
TCR TCR Clock Time code reader Time code generator
RDT no clock module Network ext. reference, ext. NTP server

6.1.1 Mounting the Antenna
6.1.1.1 Installation of the GPS Antenna
Danger!
Do not mount the antenna without an effective fall arrester!
Danger of death from falling!
• Ensure that you work safely when installing antennas!

• Never work without an effective fall arrester!
Danger!
Do not work on the antenna system during thunderstorms!
Danger of death from electric shock!
• Do not carry out any work on the antenna system or the antenna cable if there is a risk of
lightning strike.
• Do not carry out any work on the antenna system if it is not possible to maintain the
prescribed safe distance to exposed lines and electrical substations.
Selecting the Antenna Location

To avoid difficulties with synchronization, select a location that allows for an unobstructed view of the sky
so as to ensure that enough satellites can be found. The line of sight between the antenna and satellites should
not be obstructed in any way. The antenna must also not be installed under power lines or other electrical
lighting or power circuits.
Installation Conditions for Optimum Operation:
• clear view of 8◦ above the horizon or

• clear view towards equator (if clear view of 8◦ not possible) or
• clear view between 55th north and 55th south parallels (satellite orbits).
Information:
Problems may arise if all of these views are obstructed, as four satellites must be located to
calculate a new position.

Important Information Regarding Surge Protection

The following illustration is a visual representation of where there is a risk of hazardous voltage surges in
the cable route (from antenna to Meinberg system). The examples below explain how you can protect your
Meinberg system from these.
Clear view of the sky!
Case Example 1
Case Example 2
GPS Antenna
PE busbar
Case Example 3
Recommended
RO
S-P
BG
First surge protector in line

M
Case Example 4
LANTIME
RO
M300
S-P
BG
M
Optional
Second surge protector in line
Case Example 1:
An indirect lightning strike near the antenna or coaxial cable may induce transient voltages ("spikes" or "surges").
These spikes can be carried via the coaxial cable to the inside of the building and consequently to the system’s
receiver. It is therefore strongly recommended to have the surge protector installed at the point directly after
the cable enters the building.
Case Example 2:
In the event of a direct lightning strike on the antenna, the resultant transient voltage may be discharged via
the PE busbar (GNS L1 antenna only). This prevents the transient voltage from being carried to the coaxial
cable and subsequently to the system’s receiver.
Case Example 3:
If the length of the coaxial cable between the antenna and point of entry into the building is rather long (e.g.,
10 meters), there is a greater risk of transient voltages being introduced into the antenna cable as a result of
lightning strike. So the installation of a surge protector immediately after the point of entry into the building
is also strongly recommended here.
Case Example 4:
If the cable leading from the point of entry into the building to the Meinberg system is laid together with
other cables (for example in a cable duct alongside high-voltage cables), transient voltages may "leak" into the
antenna cable, causing damage to your system. To prevent this, a second surge protector can optionally be
installed in the line just before the device.

Mounting the Antenna
1.
Use the included mounting kit to mount the antenna Clear view of the sky!
at a distance of 50 cm from other antennas, either on
a vertical pole of a diameter of no more than 60 mm,
or directly onto a wall.
GPS Antenna
The antenna cable should then be connected to the
Type-N connector of the antenna. Feed the other end
of the cable into the building through the wall.
Type-N (Female)
Type-N (Male)
O
PR
PR
S-
S-
BG
BG
M
M
Information:
Make sure that the maximum cable length is not exceeded when installing the antenna cable
between the antenna and receiver. The maximum length will depend on the type of cable used
(RG213, RG58) and its attenuation factor.
2.
Outdoor Installation Indoor Installation
Voltage surges (e.g., caused by lightning strike) may Inside a waterproof housing. (Recommended)
be transmitted along the antenna cable and cause Directly after the point at which the
antenna cable enters the wall.
damage to the receiver. Using a MBG S-PRO surge
protector can help to protect your receiver against such
surges. Type-N (Male)
If installed in a waterproof housing, the MBG S- Type-N (Female)

Outside Wall of Building
PRO can be installed outdoors. However, Meinberg

recommends installing the surge protector indoors—as
closely to the entrance point of the antenna cable as
O
O
PR
PR
possible—in order to minimize the risk of surge dam-

S-
S-
BG
BG
age (such as that caused by lightning strike).

M
Connect the other end of the antenna cable to the

Type-N (Female)
female connector of the surge protector.
Type-N (Male)

3.
To ground the antenna cable, connect the surge protec- Grounding Conductor
to Grounding Busbar
tor to a grounding busbar using a grounding conductor Conductor of diameter approx. 1.5 mm
(see illustration). attached to surge protector
As short as possible
Once installation is complete, connect the other end of
the antenna cable to the surge protector female con-
nector.
4.
RO
P
S-
BG
The next step is to connect the supplied coaxial cable
from the surge protector to the receiver. M Type-N (Female)
Type-N (Male)
Receiver
Optional
Antenna Splitter
SMA (Male)
SMA (Female)
BNC (Male)
BNC (Female)
Type-N (Male)
Type-N (Female)

Optional Antenna Splitter
Multiple receivers can be connected to one antenna using the antenna splitter. When doing so, be aware
that the total distance, comprising the cable from the antenna to the splitter, and from there to the receiver,
must not exceed the maximum cable length. The splitter may be installed at any location between the surge
protector and the receivers.
Information:
Please note for installation purposes that GNSS L1 components cannot be directly connected to
or used with a Meinberg GPS antenna distributor.
Antenna Antenna Splitter Receiver
Out 4
B
Out 3
A Out 2
In Out 1
C
Distance AB = 280 m (RG58) - Total Length “OK”

Distance AC = 410 m (RG58) - Max. Total Length Exceeded
Compensating for Signal Propagation Delay in the Antenna Cable

To enable the connected receiver to compensate for the signal propagation delay inherent in the antenna
cable, you will need to enter either the length of your antenna cable in meters or the offset time in nanoseconds
into your receiver.
Antenna Cable Length (m):

The satellite signal reception is delayed as a result of coaxial cable used.
Cable Delay Usage

RG58U 5 ns/m For GPS and GNS-UC receivers
H155 4 ns/m For GNS and GNM receivers
The cable length entered (from antenna to receiver) is used by the system to calculate the delay time and
to automatically compensate for propagation delay. A value of 20 m is set by default.
When using a different type of coaxial cable, please use the "By Delay" option. You will need to calculate the
delay yourself using the information provided in the product specifications provided by the manufacturer of your
coaxial cable.

6.1.1.2 GNSS Antenna Installation

Two different antennas are available for our combined GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou satellite receivers that
are each designed to fulfill different tasks or applications.
The active Multi-GNSS L1 antenna is the standard accessory and can receive signals from the GPS, GLONASS,
Galileo, and BeiDou satellite systems. This antenna is ideal for fixed-location systems, operates using a 5 V
DC supply voltage supplied by the receiver, and features an integrated surge protector.
For mobile applications, such as cars, RVs, vans, ships, trains, and aircraft, we recommend the use of the
RV-76G, an active GNSS antenna that is suitable for direct installation in an enclosure (chassis, panels, etc.)
6.1.1.3 Installation of the Multi-GNSS Antenna
Danger!
• Ensure that all necessary safety measures are taken when installing an antenna!
• In particular, never work without an effective fall arrester!
Danger!
lightning strike.
Selecting the Antenna Location

To avoid difficulties with synchronization, select a location that allows for an unobstructed view of the sky so as
to ensure that enough satellites can be found. The line of sight between the antenna and satellites should not
be obstructed in any way. The antenna must also not be installed under power lines or other electrical lighting
or power circuits.

Installation Conditions for Optimum Operation:
• clear view of 8◦ above the horizon or

• clear view towards equator (if clear view of 8◦ not possible) or
• clear view between 55th north and 55th south parallels (satellite orbits).
Information:
Problems may arise if all of these views are obstructed, as four satellites must be located to
calculate a new position.
Important Information Regarding Surge Protection

Information about Meinberg surge protection can be found in the chapter Installation of the GPS Antenna .
Mounting the Antenna

1. Clear view of the sky!
Use the included mounting kit to mount the L1 an-
tenna at a distance of 50 cm from other antennas on a
vertical pole of a diameter of between 60 mm and 215
mm (2 12 "-8 12 ").
GNSS Antenna
The antenna cable should then be connected to the
Type-N connector of the antenna.
Type-N (Female)
Type-N (Male)
O
O
PR
PR
S-
S-
BG
BG
M
Information:
Make sure that the maximum cable length is not exceeded when installing the antenna cable
between the antenna and receiver. The maximum length will depend on the type of cable used
(RG213, RG58) and its attenuation factor.

2.
Voltage surges (e.g., caused by lightning strike) may
be transmitted along the antenna cable and cause Inside a waterproof housing. (Recommended)
damage to the receiver. Using an MBG S-PRO surge Directly after the point at which the
protector can help to protect your receiver against such
surges.
Type-N (Male)
If installed in a waterproof housing, the MBG S-
PRO can be installed outdoors. However, Meinberg Type-N (Female)

recommends installing the surge protector indoors—as
closely to the entrance point of the antenna cable as
possible—in order to minimize the risk of surge dam-
O
PR
PR
age (such as that caused by lightning strike).
S-
S-
BG
BG
M
M
Type-N (Female)
Type-N (Male)
3.
To ground the antenna cable, connect the surge protec-
tor to a grounding busbar using a grounding conductor Grounding Conductor
to Grounding Busbar
(see illustration). Conductor of diameter approx. 1.5 mm
attached to surge protector
Once installation is complete, connect the other end of As short as possible
the antenna cable to the surge protector female con-
nector.
4.
O
PR
from the surge protector to the receiver.

S-
BG
M
Type-N (Female)
Type-N (Male)
Receiver
Optional
Antenna Splitter
SMA (Male)
SMA (Female)
BNC (Male)
BNC (Female)
Type-N (Male)
Type-N (Female)

Optional Antenna Splitter
Multiple receivers can be connected to one antenna using the antenna splitter. When doing so, be aware that
the total distance, comprising the cable from the antenna to the splitter, and from there to the receiver, must not
exceed the maximum cable length. The splitter may be installed at any location between the surge protector
and the receivers.
Information:
It is not possible to directly connect a Meinberg GPS antenna/converter unit to an L1 antenna
splitter.
Antenna Antenna splitter Receiver
GNSS
GNSS
Out 4
B
Out 3
A Out 2
In Out 1
C
Distance AB = 65 m (H155) - Total length „OK“

Distance AC = 110 m (H155) - max. total length exceeded
Compensating for Signal Propagation Delay in the Antenna Cable

To enable the connected receiver to compensate for the signal propagation delay inherent in the antenna
cable, you will need to enter either the length of your antenna cable in meters or the offset time in nanoseconds
into your receiver.
To do so, go to the web interface of your system to the menu "Clock → Status u. Configuration → Miscellaneous".
Antenna Cable Length (m):

The satellite signal reception is delayed as a result of coaxial cable used.
Cable Delay Usage

RG58U 5 ns/m For GPS and GNS-UC receivers
H155 4 ns/m For GNS and GNM receivers
The cable length entered (from antenna to receiver) is used by the system to calculate the delay time and
to automatically compensate for propagation delay. A value of 20 m is set by default.
When using a different type of coaxial cable, please use the "By Delay" option. You will need to calculate the
delay yourself using the information provided in the product specifications provided by the manufacturer of your
coaxial cable.

6.1.1.4 Assembly of the RV-76G GPS/GLONASS Antenna for Mobile Applications

Installation of the Antenna
Further Information on the Product

Detailed specifications are provided in the manufacturer’s data sheet.
Source: Datasheet RV-76G_Catalog_V1.0_20130502 (Sanav)
Download: https://www.meinbergglobal.com/download/docs/other/rv-76g_en.pdf

6.1.1.5 Installation DCF77 Antenna
Danger!
• Ensure that you work safely when installing antennas!

• Never work without an effective fall arrester!
Danger!
lightning strike.
Selection of the Antenna location

At the beginning of each antenna installation, the antenna location should be selected carefully. It deci-
sively determines the receiving quality and thus the availability of the DCF77 signal. If the antenna is not
precisely aligned, signal reception and timing accuracy will be affected.
The DCF antenna must be aligned towards Mainflingen near Frankfurt / Main according to the installation
conditions mentioned below.
Alignment of DCF77 Antenna

The length of the DCF77 antenna (e.g., AI01,
AW02) (see (arrow direction) should be
facing the transmission tower.
DCF77 Antenna
Location: Berlin
DCF77 Transmission Tower

Location: Mainflingen, near
Frankfurt am Main
Signal: DCF77 Long Wave
DCF77 Antenna
Location: Milan
Figure: Antenna installation of a Meinberg AW02 antenna aligned to the DCF77 transmitter mast in Mainflin-
gen (Frankfurt/Main).

A DCF77-reception in buildings is possible, but due to shielding or attenuation the reception quality can
be reduced.
Criteria for impaired reception:
• Antenna installation near metallic objects (e.g. reinforced concrete walls, metal facades, thermal insulation
glazing etc.)
• Antenna installation near TV or computer monitors
• Antenna installation under or near power lines
Meinberg recommends mounting the antenna outside of buildings. This has the advantage that the signal-to-
noise ratio to electronic devices in buildings is usually increased and the reliability of the synchronization is
thus significantly improved.
Installation conditions for optimal operation:
• Horizontal mounting of the antenna

• Long side of the DCF77-antenna aligned to the transmission tower (see illustration previous page)
• min. 30 cm distance from all metal objects
Important!
If these installation criteria cannot be met, signal reception may be affected.

Installation
1.
Mount the antenna according to the criteria mentioned
AW02 Antenna Installation DCF77 Transmission Tower
above directly on a wall, using the mounting kit in- Length of Antenna Facing
cluded in the delivery. the transmission tower
Now connect the antenna cable to the N standard

socket of the antenna.
AW02
Type-N (Female)
Type-N (Male)
Procedure for antenna alignment:

When aligning your AW02 antenna it does not show itself a visual status of the reception quality of the DCF77
signal.
Meinberg recommends that the alignment and the associated reception quality check be done in a team. A
good method for aligning and testing a long wave antenna is to have person 1 (at the antenna) in contact with
person 2 (at the receiver).
Step 1
Person 1 rotates the antenna until person 2 reads the minimum field strength value on the front display (if
present) or the modulation indicator/ LED does not yet flash every second.
Step 2
Person 1 rotates the antenna by 90◦ until person 2 notices a maximum reception (field strength value at maxi-
mum) or a flashing of the modulation LED every second without intermediate flickering.
However, a high signal level alone is no guarantee of good reception, as it can also be caused by electri-
cal noise in the associated frequency range.
With good reception, the connected DCF reference clock synchronises within three minutes after switching
on.

PZF Reference Clocks

IMS-PZF Field LED (Field) flashes for 10 seconds after switching on
LANTIME with PZF clock Field strength/correlation value can be checked in the front display
and web interface.
Information:
Pay attention to the maximum cable length when installing the antenna cable between antenna
and receiver. This depends on the cable type used (e.g. RG58) and its attenuation factor.
2.
High voltage peaks (e.g. caused by lightning strikes) Inside a waterproof housing. (Recommended)
can be transmitted via the antenna cable and may Directly after the point at which the
cause damage to the receiver. The receiver is pro-
tected against these effects by using the MBG S-PRO
surge protection. Type-N (Male)
Being installed in a waterproof housing, the MBG Type-N (Female)

S-PRO is also suitable for outdoor installation. Mein-
berg recommends the indoor installation, as soon as
possible after the antenna cable enters the building to
RO
O
PR
minimize the risk of overvoltage damage, e.g. due to
P
S-
S-
BG
BG
lightning strikes.
M
Type-N (Female)
Type-N (Male)

3.
To ground the antenna cable, connect the surge protec- Grounding Conductor
to Grounding Busbar
tion with a grounding cable to a equipotential bonding Conductor of diameter approx. 1.5 mm
rail (see figure). attached to surge protector
As short as possible
After installation, connect the other end of the an-
tenna cable to the socket of the surge protection.
4.
RO
P
S-
BG
between the surge protector and receiver.
M
Type-N (Female)
Type-N (Male)
Receiver
Optional
Antenna Splitter
SMA (Male)
SMA (Female)
BNC (Male)
BNC (Female)
Type-N (Male)
Type-N (Female)

Antenna splitter option

We recommend to install an antenna distributor between antenna and receiver if the cable length exceeds
300 m. This serves on the one hand as an antenna distributor (DCF AV4) so that several receivers can be
connected to one antenna and on the other hand as an amplifier of the antenna signal. The AV may be installed
at any position between the surge protection (if present) and the receiver and requires a power supply of 230
V / 50 Hz.
Antenna Signal Distributor Receiver
Out 4
AW02 B
Out 3
A Out 2
In Out 1
C
Distance AB = 280 m (RG58) - Total length “OK”

Distance AC = 410 m (RG58) - Max. Total Length Exceeded (Use of Active Signal Distributor Recommended)
Compensation of the DCF signal delay

To ensure that the connected receiver can compensate the transmission time from transmitter mast and re-
ceiver, you must enter the distance ( linear distance ) from the antenna location to the transmitter mast in
kilometres in the settings of your receiver.

6.2 Connecting the System
Make sure that the system to be connected is connected to your PC or the network via either a serial or a
network connection and is on the same physical network.
NETWORK GNSS
ANTENNA
SERIAL AC/DC
CONSOLE POWER
Figure: Connection scheme LANTIME M1000 with power supply, network connector, serial connection and
antenna link
The following section describes how you can initially put a LANTIME system into operation via LED dis-
play, with help of the Web Interface or via serial connection.

6.3 Initial Network Configuration

After the system has been connected to the power supply and to the receiver antenna, the initial start-up can
be started. The device starts immediately after connection to the power supply.
An IMS LANTIME system is shipped with DHCP service enabled on the LAN 0 interface. This means that you
have to establish a manual network connection if no DHCP service is installed in your network environment in
order to perform system settings via the web interface.
Initial network configuration via the LC display.

Except for models with S-chassis, all LANTIME IMS systems have a display with control keypad. The following
figure shows the individual steps you have to perform to read out an IP via the display or to set the IP manually.
MRS: Sync to GPS Ref. Time -> Interfaces <-

NTP: Offs.+1us Time Service OK Global Cfg. OK
Tue, 13.04.2021 -> Network <- Services
UTC 10:25:51 System Add Interf.
Use Up and Down > IPv4 Parameter < > LAN Address <
to select Port: OK IPv6 Parameter OK LAN Netmask OK
lan0:0 #1of1 i Link Mode Gateway
>172.28.12.1
OK
Set LAN Address <- OK Set LAN Address Set LAN Address
IPv4 lan0:0 : IPv4 lan0:0 : IPv4 lan0:0 :
-> DHCP: enabled<- DHCP: disabled *72.028.000.012
172.28.12.1
OK
For manual configuration, you have to disable the DHCP service. After that the IP can be configured using the
"← ↑ ↓ →" buttons. Always confirm your entry with the OK button to save the changes.

Serial connection with Basic Configuration Wizard (without LC display).
After switching on the device, a terminal program (e.g. Putty) can be started after about one minute. Connect
the system’s serial interface (TERM/CONSOLE) with a null modem cable or a CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 cable.
The settings for the interface must be set to 38400 baud, 8 data bits, no parity and one stop bit (8N1). The
terminal emulation must be set to VT100. Computers without serial interface can be connected with a "Serial-to
USB" converter.
After connection is established, the prompt for the user ID should be displayed:
Welcome to Meinberg LANTIME
login: _
Default user: root

Default password: timeserver
(press RETURN again if necessary)
Change with the console to the directory /wizard/. The LANTIME Basic Configuration Wizard can now be
started with the "startwizard" command.
After successfully starting the Wizard, the following welcome screen will be displayed:
By entering "y" you start the configuration - all further settings can now be made:
Confirm your settings then.

7 System Operation - Configuration and Monitoring
7 System Operation - Configuration and

Monitoring
The LANTIME web interface.

You have access to all NTP servers of the LANTIME M series via the LANTIME web interface. To connect
simply enter the set IP address of your LANTIME system into the address line of a standard web browser. A
login dialog will open - in delivery state you can use the following login data:
User: root
Password: timeserver
Note: Please change these credentials during the first web session on your LANTIME.
For detailed documentation about management and monitoring please refer to the latest LTOS firmware manual
at:
http://www.mbg.link/doce-fw-ltos
or in the menu "Documentation → Available Documents" in the web interface.

8 Maintenance, Servicing and Repairing
8.1 Firmware Updates
On our firmware download page at:
https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/sw/firmware.htm
we provide the latest version of the LANTIME firmware for free download. If you need an older version,
then you can request it from our support. To do so, select the option "A specified firmware version" and then
enter the version of the currently used firmware and the desired firmware version (e.g. LTOS 6.24.027). For
security reasons, we always recommend the latest version of the respective firmware generation (V5 / V6 / V7).
In the web interface menu "System" you can copy a new firmware version to your LANTIME under "Firmware/-
Software Update". With the submenu "Configuration & Firmware Management → Firmware Management" you
can easily activate different firmware versions and delete versions that are no longer needed. Existing configu-
rations can be stored here to save them as backup. Furthermore, configurations from other LANTIMEs can be
transferred to the system here.

9 Troubleshooting and Alarming
9 Troubleshooting and Alarming

If there is a problem with your IMS LANTIME system, you can contact our technical support at any time. In
order to perform a fast and targeted diagnosis of your system please provide us with a diagnostic file of the
affected LANTIME system. You can create this diagnostic file via the web interface. For this select the menu
"System → Diagnostics" and then use the button Download Diagnostic File. In the submenu "Configuration &
Firmware Management" you can save your current configuration under Configuration Management. This file is
also helpful for our staff when solving problems.
If these files are too big to send by mail, you can also use our upload page:
https://www.meinbergglobal.com/upload/
Please enter the serial number of your device again and, if already available, a support ticket number.
Otherwise there are a lot of tools available for self-help. Please also read the chapter Support Informa-
tion.

9.1 System Error Messages
System messages and notifications.
In the web interface menu "Main" under System Messages and in the menu "Notification → Notification Events"
you are able to view the last system notifications and the triggered event notifications. For the system messages
the date and UTC time is displayed, for the notifications the date and UTC time of the last occurrence of the
triggered event is displayed. In addition, the event level is also displayed for the notifications (Info, Action,
Warning, Error, Critical).

10 Support Information
In this chapter you will learn about different levels of support at the Meinberg Company. In general, the Basic
Customer Support level is included in the price you pay for your Meinberg product and demands no additional
costs. It includes free e-mail, phone support and free lifetime firmware updates for the lifetime of your product,
i.e. for as long as you choose to use it.
Depending on the product this level also includes a 2 or 3 year hardware warranty. You can extend the
hardware warranty period after the standard warranty of your Meinberg product ends.
The chapter includes:
• Basic Customer Support

• Support Ticket System
• How to download a Diagnostic File
• Self-Help Online Tools
• NTP and IEEE 1588-PTP online tutorials
• The Meinberg Academy introduction and offerings
• Meinberg Newsletter

10.1 Basic Customer Support
Contact Meinberg via e-mail or phone.
Technical Support
E-Mail [email protected]
Service hotline +49 (0) 5281 / 9309-888
Mon – Thu 8:00 – 17:00, Fri 8:00 – 16:00 (CET/CEST)
Service hours hotline
Not available on Sat/Sun and German Public Holidays
Office (Sales/Purchase)
E-Mail [email protected]
Service hotline +49 (0) 5281 / 9309-888
Mon – Thu 7:30 – 17:00, Fri 07:30 – 15:00 (CET/CEST)
Service hours hotline
Not available on Sat/Sun and German Public Holidays
MEINBERG Remote Support
In order to assist you with configuration, installation, monitoring and diagnostics of your Meinberg products, you
can download a remote support software that allows Meinberg technical support to remote control your computer.
By following this link:

https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/support/remote.htm
you can find all necessary information and to download the support.
LANTIME Firmware Updates
To check if an update is available for your LANTIME, please visit;

and fill out the form. Available firmware updates will be provided by e-mail (LANTIME firmware V5 or older
versions) or with a direct download link (LANTIME firmware V6 or newer).
10.2 Support Ticket System

Meinberg assists you quickly and directly on questions regarding the initial setup of your devices, troubleshoot-
ing or if you want to update the hard- or software. We offer free support for the whole lifetime of your Meinberg
product.
• Send a mail to [email protected] with a description of your issue.

• A support ticket will automatically be opened.
• Our support engineers will contact you as soon as possible.
• It is always helpful for our engineers to receive a diagnostic file when you send a ticket.
• The diagnostic file includes all status data of a LANTIME system logged since the last reboot and can
be downloaded from all LANTIME timeservers. The file format of the diagnostic file is a tgz-archive. →
See chapter How to download a Diagnostic File how to generate this file at your LANTIME system.

10.3 How to download a Diagnostic File

In most support cases the first action is to ask the customer to download the diagnostic file, because it is very
helpful at identifying the current state of the LANTIME and finding possible errors. Therefore we recommend
that you attach your Diagnostic File when sending a ticket to our support.
The diagnostic file includes all status data of a LANTIME system logged since the last reboot. It can be
downloaded from all LANTIME timeservers or you can save the file on a USB stick connected to the device.
The file format of the diagnostic file is a tgz-archive. The archive contains all the important configuration and
logfiles.
10.3.1 Download via Web GUI

• Connect to the Web GUI by putting the IP address into the address field of the web browser.
• Open the „System“ page and the submenu "Diagnostics".
• Press the "Download Diagnostic File" button.
• The file will take some time to be created as its size is several MBs. After the file has been created it
will be automatically sent to your web browser. Then save the file to your local hard disk.
• The diagnostic file is named "lt_diag_SERIALNUMBER.tgz" and the file format is a tgz archive. You can
open the tgz archive e.g. with 7Zip (https://www.7-zip.org/).
10.3.2 Download via USB Stick

• The USB stick have to be formatted in a linux compatible file system like FAT. Connect a USB stick to
the USB port of the LANTIME:
• The USB Memory Stick Menu opens automatically. Press „OK“ to confirm.
• You can use the up and down arrows to move through the menu.
• Use the „Write diagnostic File to USB stick“ option to write the current diagnostic file to the USB stick.
• You can find the Diagnostic File by opening the LANTIME folder and continue on to the Diag folder.
USB Memory Stick USB Stick Menu

Main Menu (OK to confirm)
(OK to confirm) Write Diagnostic
Use Up / Down
arrow buttons
File to USB Stick

10.4 Self-Help Online Tools
Here is the list of some informative websites where you can query different information about the Meinberg
Systems.
1. Meinberg Homepage - general:

https://www.meinbergglobal.com/
2. NTP Download - at Meinberg:

https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/sw/
3. NTP Client Download for Windows (NTP-time-server-monitor):

https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/sw/ntp-server-monitor.htm
4. LANTIME firmware update request online form:

5. Download page for Meinberg software, drivers and software:

https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/sw/
6. All Meinberg manuals (ENG, German versions):

https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/docs/
7. Meinberg Newsletter and subscription page:

https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/company/news.htm
8. NTP / IEEE 1588-PTP online tutorials from Meinberg:

http://blog.meinbergglobal.com/
9. FAQs about Meinberg Products:

https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/faq/
10. Meinberg Knowledgebase:

https://kb.meinbergglobal.com
11. GPS / GNSS Antenna Installation and mounting:

https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/info/gps-antenna-mount.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTJMKSI8OGY (YouTube video)
12. NTP support page and documentation:

http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Support/WebHome
10.5 NTP and IEEE 1588-PTP online tutorials

A team of Meinberg engineers are writing online tutorials covering topics on IEEE 1588 PTP, NTP, synchro-
nization setups and configurations used in different industries.
The tutorials can be found at:

http://blog.meinbergglobal.com/
The blog provides you also the opportunity to write a comment or a question to our experts and get their
reply.
Categories:
Configuration Guidelines, IEEE 1588, Industry Applications, NTP and Security.

10.6 The Meinberg Academy introduction and offerings

Meinberg Sync Academy (MSA) is an institution within the Meinberg Company which takes care for education
and expert knowledge dissemination in the field of time and frequency synchronization. The academy offers
tutorials and courses on the latest synchronization technologies such as NTP, IEEE 1588-PTP, synchronization
networks for different industries: telecom, power, broadcasting, professional audio/video, finance, IT and . The
MSA courses include both, theoretical lectures and practical hands-on labs.
If you are planning or re-designing synchronization for your networks and you need additional knowledge,
see our agenda for the upcoming courses.
Homepage: https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/support/meinberg-sync-academy.htm
Courses: Meinberg Product Training, NTP Complete, PTP Complete

Customized Trainings and Online Trainings.
Contact Phone: +49 (0) 5281 93093-0
E-Mail: [email protected]
10.7 Meinberg Newsletter

Meinberg publishes regularly up-to-date information, technical news, firmware updates and security advisory
by the Meinberg Newsletter in both the English and German language.
Subscribe to the newsletter here:
https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/contact/newslett.htm

11 Technical Appendix
11.1 Available Modules and Connectors
Name Type Signal Cable
———————————————————————————————————————————
Front Connectors
Terminal 9pin D-SUB male RS-232 shielded data line
USB USB Port USB Stick
Rear Connectors
Power supply 5pin DFK male 100-240 V AC (50-60Hz) 5pin MSTB clamp
100-200 V DC
GPS Antenna BNC 10 MHz / 35.4 MHz shielded coaxial line

or
Multi GNSS
Antenna SMA L1 Frequency band shielded coaxial line
or
AW02 (DCF77)
Antenna BNC LF shielded coaxial line
Terminal RJ45 RS-232 (38400/8N1) CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45

USB USB Port shielded data line
Network LAN-CPU RJ-45 10/100/1000 Base-T shielded data line

SFP 1000Base-T
Module Options
———————————————————————————————————————————
Power
DC power supply 5pin DFK male 20-60 V DC or 5pin. MSTB clamp
10-36 V DC
Network
LNE-GbE RJ45 10/100/1000 MBit shielded data line
SFP 1000BASE-T
HPS100 RJ45/SFP 10/100/1000 MBit shielded data line
Signal Outputs:
CPE - configurable BNC, DFK-2, PPOs, serial TS, TC FO ... shielded data line
DSUB9, ST
BPE - fixed BNC, ST PPS, 10 MHz, TC ... shielded data line
LIU: RJ45 jack balanced

120 Ohm (Clock) shielded data line
BNC unbalanced
75 Ohm (Bits) shielded data line
LNO BNC 10 MHz sine shielded data line
REL DFK-3 Error Relay

Name Type Signal Cable

———————————————————————————————————————————
Signal Inputs:
ESI BNC, RJ45 E1/T1, var. Freq. shielded data line
MRI BNC 10 MHz, PPS, IRIG, PP shielded data line
VSI BNC Video Sync, LTC, Word Clk shielded data line
and PPS Input

11.2 TERMINAL (Console)
To connect a serial terminal (according to the device model), use the 9pin RS-232 D-Sub connector in the
front panel or the RJ45 connector of the LAN-CPU. Via the serial terminal connection it is possible to con-
figure parameters with a command line interface. You have to use a NULL-MODEM cable (D-Sub) or a
CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 cable to establish a connection to your PC or Laptop computer.
You can use e.g. the standard Hyperterminal program shipped with your Windows operating system. Configure
your terminal program with 38400 Baud, 8 Databits, no parity and 1 Stopbit. The terminal emulation have to
set to VT100. After connecting to the timeserver there will be displayed the login message (press RETURN for
first connection; default user: root password: timeserver).
11.3 USB Port
All M-series LANTIME devices have a USB interface

that allow a USB storage medium such as a flash drive
to be connected. USB storage media can be used for
the following tasks:
• locking the keys on the LC display to prevent USB

unauthorized access
• backing up the LANTIME configuration
• transferring configurations between individual
LANTIMES
• copying log files
• installing firmware updates
• uploading and downloading secure certificates
(SSL, SSH) and passwords

11.4 Replacement or Installation of a Hot-pluggable IMS Module

If the system is supplied with an antenna and antenna cable, it is advisable to first mount the antenna in a
suitable location (see chapter Antenna Mounting) and lay the antenna cable.
Please use a Torx screwdriver (T8 x 60) for removal and installation of the module.
1. Follow the safety instructions at the beginning

of this manual!
2. Remove the two marked Torx screws from the

module holder plate or the cover plate of
the empty slot.
3. Note when removing!

Pull the module carefully out of the guide
rail. Note that the module is firmly anchored
in the connector block of the housing. You need
a certain amount of force to release the module
from this link. Once the connection to the
connector block of the system’s backplane is
loosened, the module can be easily pulled out.
4. Note during installation!

Please ensure that the module is correctly inserted into the two guide rails of the system housing
as otherwise damage to the module and the housing could be caused. Make sure that the module is
securely locked into the connector block before you fasten the two screws.
5. Now you can put the installed module into operation.
Attachment points of an 1U IMS system

11.4.1 Important Information Regarding Hot-Pluggable IMS Modules
The following information should be strictly observed when replacing IMS modules during operation. Not all
IMS modules are fully hot-pluggable. For example, it is naturally not possible to replace a power supply unit in
a system without PSU redundancy without first having installed a second power supply unit while the system
is in operation.
The following rules apply for the individual IMS slots:
PWR Slot: "Hot-Swappable" If you operate your system with only one power supply unit, a
second power supply unit must be installed before removing
or replacing it in order to keep your system on.
I/O, ESI and

MRI Slots: "Hot-Pluggable".
CLK1/CLK2 "Hot-Pluggable" When a clock module is replaced or installed, it is important to

Slots: rescan the reference clocks ("Rescan Refclocks") in the
"System" menu of the Web Interface.
RSC/SPT Slots: "Hot-Pluggable"

It will not be possible for your IMS system to switch between
signal generators while the RSC/SPT is not installed.
——————————————————————————————————————————————
CPU Slot: "Not Hot-Pluggable" Before the CPU is removed, the IMS system must be powered
down.
Please note that after powering on and rebooting the LANTIME

Operating System, the configuration of some IMS modules may
be reset to factory defaults!
Information:
The NTP service and access to the web interface will be unavailable while the CPU is not installed.
Management and monitoring functions will also be disabled.

11.5 IMS Module Options

11.5.1 IMS M1000 Slot Assignment
The IMS system LANTIME M1000 is available in two different versions. A standard version with a single
receiver module and in a redundant design, which allows the use of two Meinberg receivers. In this case the
configuration of the I/O slots is characterized by the availability of the slots for input signals.
In the non-redundant M1000 configuration one MRI Slot, one ESI slot and two additional I/O slots are available.
In the redundant receiver configuration of the M1000 chassis two MRI Slots and one I/O slot are available for
input and output modules (see figure below).
IO 1 IO 2 ESI (IO) PWR 2

ACM
CPU CLK MRI (ESI / IO) PWR 1
with internal SPT
IO 1 CLK 2 MRI 2 (ESI 2 / IO) PWR 2

ACM
CPU CLK 1 MRI 1 (ESI 1 / IO) PWR 1
with internal RSC
The following modules can be used in the designated slots:
ACM Active Cooling Module
I/O All output modules (BPE, CPE, LIU, LNO, SCG, VSG ...)
All network modules (LNE, TSU, HPS100 ...)
TSU and modules can only operate in PTP Grandmaster mode in an I/O slot.
HPS modules (with FW ≥1.4.1) can operate in all I/O slots as PTP master or slave.
CPU CPU Management Module
CLK All available reference clocks (GPS, GNS, GNM, PZF, TCR)
ESI ESI input module for telecom references

All output modules and all network modules
TSU and HPS modules can operate in PTP Grandmaster and Slave mode in an ESI slot *.
MRI MRI standard reference input signals (PPS, 10 MHz, IRIG)

ESI input module for telecom references
All output modules and all network modules
TSU and HPS modules can operate in PTP Grandmaster and Slave mode in a MRI slot *.
Additionaly SyncE can be used as input reference in a MRI Slot.
Note: For mechanical reasons, no FDM module can be used in the MRI 1 slot.
PWR All available power supplies (ACDC, DC)
———————–
* In case of a redundant receiver configuration and installation in an ESI/MRI slot, the master/slave mode
only works for the assigned clock. This means that if the CLK1 receiver has to be synchronized via an HPS,
then the HPS must either be installed in an IO slot or in the MRI1/ESI1 slot.

11.5.2 Power Supply 100-240 V AC / 100-200 V DC
Connector Type: 5-pol. DFK
Pin Assignment: 1: N/-

PWR AD10
2: not connected
3: PE (Protective Earth)
4: not connected
5: L/+
UN = 100-240 V
Input Parameter Umax = 90-265 V
IN = 1.0 A
—————————————————————————— fN = 50 - 60Hz
Nominal Voltage Range: UN = 100-240 V∼ UN = 100-200 V
100-200 V Umax = 90-250 V
IN = 0.6 A
Maximum Voltage Range: UN = 90-265 V∼

90-250 V 1 N/-
Nominal Current: IN = 1.0 A ∼

0.6 A
Nominal Frequency Range: fN = 50-60Hz 5 L/+
Maximum Frequency Range: fmax = 47-63Hz
Output Parameter
——————————————————————————
Maximum Power: Pmax = 50 W
Maximum thermal energy: Etherm = 180.00 kJ/h (170.61 BTU/h)
Danger!
This equipment is operated at a hazardous voltage.
• This device must be connected by qualified personnel (electricians) only.

• Never handle exposed terminals or plugs while the power is on.
• All connectors must provide protection against contact with live parts in the form of a suitable
plug body!
• Always ensure that wiring is safe!
• The device must be grounded by means of a connection with a correctly installed protective
earth conductor (PE).

11.5.3 Power Supply 20-60 V DC
Connector: 5pin DFK
Pin Assignment: 1: not connected

PWR DC20
2: VIN -
4: VIN +
5: not connected
Input Parameter UN = 24-48 V

Umax = 20-60 V
——————————————————————————– IN = 2.1 A
Nominal voltage range: UN = 24-48 V
Maximum voltage range: Umax = 20-60 V
Nominal current: IN = 2.1 A

2
Output Parameter
——————————————————————————–
Maximum power: Pmax = 50 W 4

11.5.4 Power Supply 10-36 V DC
Connector: 5pin DFK
Pin Assignment: 1: not connected

PWR DC10
2: VIN -
4: VIN +
5: not connected
Input Parameter UN = 24 V
Umax = 10-36 V
——————————————————————————– IN = 2.5 A
Nominal voltage: UN = 24 V
Maximum voltage range: Umax = 10-36 V
Nominal current: IN = 2.5 A

2
Output Parameter
——————————————————————————–
Maximum power: Pmax = 50 W 4

11.5.5 IMS Receiver Modules

The following receiver modules are available for our IMS systems:
GNSS satellite receivers

IMS-GPS receiver 12 channel GPS C/A-code receiver
IMS-GNS receiver 72 channel GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver

(also for mobile applications)
IMS-GNS-UC receiver 72 channel GPS/Galileo receiver

(with Meinberg antenna/converter unit)
IMS-GNM receiver 72 channel GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou multiband receiver

(simultaneous reception of all GNSS systems)
Long wave receiver (DCF77)

IMS-PZF receiver high accuracy DCF77 based clock
Time code reader and generator (IRIG, AFNOR ...)

IMS-TCR receiver decoding and generation of time codes
The following oscillator options are available for all receiver types:
- OCXO-SQ
- OCXO-MQ
- OCXO-HQ
- OCXO-DHQ (not for redundant M1000 configurations)
In addition to the redundant receiver configurations with two identical receivers for M1000, M2000, M3000,
and M4000 models, it is also possible to configure these housing types with two different receiver systems.

Pin Assignment of the DSUB9 Connectors (male):
Pin 2: RxD
Pin 3: TxD COM
Pin 5: GND
Synchronization with PPS + string:

Our IMS receivers are all MRS-capable (Multi Reference Source), which means that they can be synchronized
via external sources such as 10 MHz, PPS + time string, NTP, PTP, 2048 kHz etc.. For synchronization via
PPS + String no additional input module (MRS, ESI, HPS) has to be selected - the input signal and the time
string can be supplied via the 9-pin DSUB connector. The connector has the following pin assignment:
Pin 1: PPS Please note:

Signal level: TTL The ext. time string must not arrive later than 500
Pulse length: ≥5 µs (active high) msec. than the PPS. If the offset is greater than 500
msec, the time string is discarded and not recognized.
Pin 2: String For synchronization of the clock the information about
The following timestrings (time telegrams) can be used: time and date is missing.
- NMEA RMC
- NMEA ZDA
- Meinberg Standard
- Uni Erlangen
Pin Assignment of the optional XHE-SPI Connectors:
A1: PPS In
A2: PPS Out
Pin 1: SCL_Out (SPI Clock)

Pin 2: CS (Chip Select)
Pin 3: MOSI (Master Out, Slave In)
Pin 4: MISO (Master In, Slave Out)
Pin 5: GND
Attention: Use this plug only to connect a MEIN-

BERG IMS-XHERb Rubidium expansion chassis. The
XHE-SPI connector is only available for Meinberg
GNS receivers (GPS, GNS, GNS-UC, GNM).
11.5.5.1 GPS Clock

Receiver: 12 channel GPS C/A-code receiver
Accuracy Depends on oscillator option:

of pulse outputs: < +-100 ns (TCXO, OCXO LQ)
< +-50 ns (OCXO-SQ, -MQ, -HQ, -DHQ)
Antenna Cable: shielded coax
Cable Length: max. 300 m to RG58,

max. 700 m to RG213
Antenna Connector: BNC female
Input GPS: Antenna circuit

1000 V DC insulated
Local Oscillator
1
to Converter Frequency: 10 MHz
1
First IF Frequency: 35.4 MHz
1) these frequencys are

transfered via the antenna cable.
Antenna Power Supply: 15 V, 100 mA (via antenna cable)
Figure right: GPS receiver and

GPS with XHE-SPI connector (option)
LED Indicators
Init: blue: while the receiver passes through

the initialization phase
green: the oscillator has warmed up
Nav.: green: positioning successfully
Ant: red: antenna faulty or not connected

yellow: the clock is synchronized by an external Signal - MRS mode (PPS, IRIG ...)
Fail: red: time has not synchronized

11.5.5.2 GNSS Clock
Type of receiver: GPS / GLONASS / Galileo / Beidou receiver

Number of channels: 72
Frequency band: GNSS L1
1575.42 +- 10 MHz / 1602-1615 MHz
Accuracy of Pulses: Dependant on oscillator option

< +-100 nsec (TCXO, OCXO-LQ)
Synchronization Time: Max. 1 minute in normal operation mode,

approx. 12 minutes after a cold start
Antenna Cable: shielded coax cable (Belden H155 PE)
Cable Length: max. 70 m low-loss cable
Type of Connector: female SMA connector
Antenna Power Supply: 5 V DC (via antenna cable)
LED Indicators
Init blue: while the receiver passes through

Nav. green: positioning successfully
Ant red: antenna faulty or not connected

yellow: the clock is synchronized by an external
Signal - MRS mode (PPS, IRIG ...)
Fail red: time has not synchronized

11.5.5.3 GNS-UC Clock

GNSS receiver with UpConverter for operation on a standard
Meinberg GPS antenna/converter unit.
Type of receiver: GPS / Galileo receiver

Number of channels: 72
GPS: L1C/A
Galileo: E1B/C GNS 181-UC GNS 181-UC
Accuracy of Pulses: Dependant on oscillator option
Init
Nav
Antl
Fail
Init
Nav
Antl
Fail
< +-100 nsec (TCXO, OCXO-LQ)
XHE-SPI
5
COM
Synchronization Time: Max. 1 minute in normal operation mode,
1
3
Antenna Cable: shielded coax cable
Cable Length: max. 300 m Antenna Antenna
Type of Connector: female BNC connector
Antenna Power Supply: 15 V, 100 mA (via antenna cable)
LED Indicators



11.5.5.4 GNM Clock
Receiver Type 184-channel

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou
Frequency Band: GPS:

L1C/A (1575.42 MHz)
L2C (1227.60 MHz)
GLONASS:
L1OF (1602 MHz + k*562.5 kHz
L2OF (1246 MHz + k*437.5 kHz
k = –7,..., 5, 6
Galileo:
E1-B/C (1575.42 MHz)
E5b (1207.140 MHz)
Beidou:
B1I (1561.098 MHz) B2I (1207.140 MHz)
Accuracy of Pulses: Dependant on oscillator option:

< +-100 ns (TCXO, OCXO LQ)
Synchronization Time: <1 minute in normal operation mode,

(12 minutes in GPS only mode)
Signal Gain 40 dB
Antenna Gain: ≥ 3.5 dBic / ≥ 3 dBic
Connection Type: SMA female / Antenna
Cable: shielded coaxial line (Belden H155)

Cable lenght: deductible up to max. 70 m
Antenna Power Supply: 5 V DC (via antenna cable)
Nominal Impedance: 50 Ohm
Backup Battery Type: CR2032 – button cell lithium battery.

The hardware clock and the RAM are battery buffered. When the main power supply fails,
the hardware clock runs free on quartz basis and the almanac data is stored in the RAM.
Life time of lithium battery: min. 10 years
Figure right: GNM Multiband receiver and

GNM with XHE-SPI connector (optional)

LED Indicators



11.5.5.5 PZF Clock
Receiver: High accuracy DCF77 correlation receiver

Two seperate receiver channels for signal
conversion and best aquisition and tracking
of the DCF77 signal (AM + PZF). PZF 180
Synchronization Time: 2-3 minutes after correct DCF77 signal reception
Init
Field
Ant Fail
Fail
Frequency Outputs: Accuracy depends on oscillator
(standard: OCXO-SQ)
COM
Pulse Outputs: Pulse per second (PPS) and pulse per minute (PPM).
TTL level, pulse width: 200 msec
Accuracy of pulsees: Better than ±50µsec after synchronization and

20 minutes of operation.
Antenna
Backup Battery Type: CR2032 - button cell lithium battery
When main power supply fails, hardware clock runs
free on quartz basis, almanac data is stored in RAM
Life time of lithium battery min. 10 years
Oscillator Options: OCXO-SQ, OCXO-MQ, OCXO-HQ, OCXO-DHQ
Antenna Connector: BNC female
Antenna Cable: shielded Coax cable
Cable Length: 300 m with standard coax cable
Antenna Power Supply:5 V DC (via antenna cable)
LED Indicators
Init: blue: while the receiver passes through the initialization phase
Field: green: minimum field strength needed for the correlation receiption is detected
Ant Fail: red: antenna faulty or not connected
Fail: red: time is not synchronized

11.5.5.6 TCR Clock - Time Code Reader and Generator
The IMS - TCR180 serves to decode and generate mod-

ulated (AM) and unmodulated (DC Level Shift) IRIG-
A/B/G, AFNOR, C37.118 or IEEE1344 time codes.
AM-codes are transmitted by modulating the ampli-
tude of a sine wave carrier, unmodulated codes by
variation of the width of pulses.
As standard the clock module TCR180 is equipped

with a OCXO-SQ (Oven Controlled Xtal Oscillator) as
master oscillator to provide a high accuracy in holdover
mode of ± 1E-8. Optionally an OCXO-MQ or OCXO-
HQ is available for better accuracy.
Receiver:
Automatic gain control within the receive circuit for
modulated codes allows decoding of IRIG-A/B/G,
AFNOR, C37.118 or IEEE1344 signals with a car-
rier amplitude of 600 mVpp to 8 Vpp . The input stage is
electrically insulated and has an impedance of either
50 Ω, 600 Ω or 5 kΩ, selectable by a jumper.
DC Level Shift Input insulated by optocoupler with

internal series resistance of 220 Ω.
LED Indicators
Init blue: while the receiver passes the initialization phase
off: Oscillator not warmed up
green: the internal timing of the TCR180 is synchronized to
the received time code (Lock)
Data green: correct time code detected

red: no correct time code detected
yellow: TCR180 synchronized by external source (MRS)
yellow/green (flashing): Holdover mode (MRS), IRIG Code available
yellow/red (flashing): Holdover mode (MRS), IRIG Code not available
Tele green: telegramm consistent

red: telegramm inconsistent
yellow (flashing): Jitter too large
Fail red: the internal timing of the TCR180 is in holdover mode

off: the internal timing of the TCR180 is synchronized
to the received time code (Lock)

Generator:
The generator of TCR180 is capable of producing time codes in IRIG-A/B/G, AFNOR, C37.118 or IEEE1344
format. The codes are available as modulated (3 Vpp /1 Vpp into 50 Ω) and unmodulated (DC Level Shift) signals
(TTL into 50 Ω and RS-422).
Regarding time code and its offset to UTC, the receiver and the generator can be configured independantly.
Thus TCR180 can be used for code conversion.
Key Features
• IRIG Generator
• 4 programmable Pulse Outputs
• Frequency Synthesizer
• Battery Type CR2032
Figure 1: Jumper Settings: 600 Ω
Technical Specifications
Receiver Input
AM-input (BNC-connector): insulated by a transformer
impedance settable 50 Ω, 600 Ω, 5 kΩ
600 mVPP to 8 VPP (Mark)
Input Signal
DC Level Shift input: insulated by photocoupler
internal series resistance: 220 Ω
maximum forward current: 60 mA
diode forward voltage: 1.0 V...1.3 V
Decoding
Decoding of the
following telegrams
possible: IRIG-A132 / A133 / A002 / A003
IRIG-B123 / B122 / / B126 / B127 / B002 / B003 / B006 / B007
IRIG-G142 / G146 / G002 / G006
AFNOR NFS 87-500
C37.118
IEEE1344
Accuracy of
Time Base
Required Accuracy of
Time Code Source: max 100 µsec Jitter / offset 1E-5

Holdover Mode
Automatic switching
to crystal time base accuracy approximately 1E-8
if decoder has been synchronous for more than 1h
Backup Battery
If the power supply fails, an onboard realtime clock keeps time and date information important system
parameters are stored in the RAM of the system lifetime of the Lithium battery at least 10 years
Generator Outputs
Modulated output: unbalanced sine carrier, 1 kHz
3 VPP (MARK), 1 VPP (SPACE) into 50 Ω
unmodulated outputs(DCLS):
TTL into 50 Ω, RS-422
Pulse Outputs
Four programmable outputs, TTL level
Default settings: active only ’if sync’
PPO_0 - PPO_3: Idle (not active)

Timer
Single Shot
Pulse Per Second, Per Minute, Per Hour (PPS, PPM, PPH)
DCF77 Marks
Time Sync
DCLS Time Code
Synthesizer Frequency
Accuracy of Pulses
Better than ± 1 µsec after synchronization and 20 minutes of operation
Serial Port
Configurable RS-232 interface
Baudrates: 300 Bd...115200 Bd

Framing: 7E2, 8N1, 8N2, 8E1, 7N2, 7E1, 801
Mode of operation: string per second
string per minute
string on request
Time telegram: Meinberg Standard, Uni Erlangen, SAT, Meinberg Capture,

ION, Computime, SPA, RACAL
Capture Inputs
Triggered by falling TTL slope
Pulse repetition time: 1.5 msec min.

Resolution: 800 nsec

Master Oscillator
OCXO-SQ (Oven Controlled Oscillator)
Accuracy compared to
IRIG-reference: sync. and 20 min. of operation: ± 5E-9
first 20 min. after sync.: ± 1E-8
accuracy of oscillator:
holdover, 1 day: ± 1E-7
holdover, 1 year: ± 1E-6
short term stability:

≤ 10 sec, synchronized: ± 2E-9
≤ 10 sec, holdover: ± 5E-9
temperature dependant drift:

holdover: ± 1E-6
Frequency Synthesizer
Output frequency: fixed - 2.048MHz
Accuracy: like system accuracy

1/8 Hz to 10 kHz: Phase synchronous to pulse per second
10 kHz to 10 MHz: deviation of frequency < 0.0047 Hz
Synthesizer Outputs: TTL into 50 Ω

sine wave 1.5 Vrms
output impedance 200 Ω
Pulse Outputs
Pulse per second (PPS): TTL- and RS-232 level
positive pulse, pulse duration 200 msec
Pulse per minute (PPM): TTL level

positive pulse, pulse duration 200 msec

11.5.6 RSC Switch Card

Theory of operation
The RSC- Redundant Switch Control card controls the switchover of the reference clock in redundant systems
with two receiver units. The RSC is used to switchover the pulse and frequency outputs and the serial interfaces
between the available receivers.
The selection of the reference is done by an internal switch-logic of the RSC. The selection of the active
system based on the TIME_SYNC signals which are generated by the receivers. The TIME_SYNC signals are
indicate the synchronization of the clocks.
To avoid unnecessary changeovers in case of repeatedly occurring free run operations of one system, the
master/backup order is changed with each changeover. For example, let’s suppose the current master system
looses its synchronization. Then a changeover is performed to a synchronous slave system and thus the former
slave system becomes a new Master. No changeover is done if both systems are asynchronous. In this case the
current state stays the same.
Important: To ensure an automatic switchover the Manual function should be disabled via display-menu. "Ref.
Time → Switch Unit": Select Switch Unit → SCU Cntl → MANUAL: disable. Otherwise, the system depends
on the clock selected by the manual control function and the unit will not switch over to the current active clock.
Manual Mode (Display Menu)

In this operation mode the selection of the reference clock is done by a display menu. A switchover of the
reference clock in case of an error does not happen, pulse and frequency outputs and the serial interfaces are
always enabled.
Display Menu: Switch Unit → SCU Cntl → MANUAL : enable
Note:
For systems without display (M1000S, M2000S and M3000S) a LANTIME Display Unit (LDU) can optionally
be used.
Display menu "Switch Unit → SCU State"

SCU State Mode: manual
OK
-> SCU Cntl < CLK1:1 CLK2:1
SCU INFO MUX: enabled
Selected Clk: 2
This menu displays the status information of the RSC:

Mode: manual | automatic
Clock 1 / Clock 2: State of receivers
MUX: enabled | disabled output signals during a free run
Selected Clk: selected reference clock 1 or 2

Menu "Switch Unit → SCU Cntl"
SCU State
-> SCU Cntl <
SCU INFO
-> MANUAL: disabl <-

OK
Selected Clk:2
SCU Outputs:
OK
* enabled
* disabled
MANUAL: enable/disable switching between automatic and manual operation

Selected Clk: 1/2 selection of the active reference clock

11.5.7 LAN-CPU
As the central management and control element, the CPU module in an LANTIME system is responsible for
management, configuration and alarm notifications. It additionally provides NTP and SNTP services on its
network interface.
Technical specifications IMS LAN CPU C05F1
Processor: AMD GeodeTM LX 800 Processor,

CPU C05F1 CPU C15G2
400 MT/s memory bus speed R T N A R T N A
Main Memory: 256 MByte onboard DDR memory
Terminal
Cache Memory: 128 kByte L2 Cache
CONSOLE
38400 / 8N1
Flashdisk: 1 GB
USB
Network Connector: IEEE 802.3u 100Base-Tx via RJ45 jack,
Fast Ethernet compatible
LAN 1
Power Consumption: Typ. application 6,9 W @ 5V 0
——————————————————————————————-
LAN 0
Technical Specifications - IMS CPU-C15G2 (LTOS V7 only)
Processor: Intel R AtomTM Processor E Series

(2 Cores, 1.33GHz, TDP 3W)
Main Memory: onboard 2 GB
Cache Memory: 1 MB 2nd Level Cache
Flash Disk: 4 GB
Network Connectors: 1 x 10/100/1000 Base-T with RJ45-Jack

1 x 1000Base-T with SFP-Jack
Power Consumption: Typ. application 6,9 W @ 5V

——————————————————————————————-
Interfaces - IMS LAN-CPU
Serial Interface: RJ45 connector

console: 38400 / 8N1,
connection via CAB-CONSOLE cable
USB Port: install firmware upgrades

backup and restore configuration files
copy security keys
lock / unlock front keys
Operating System: GNU/Linux 4.x

Status LEDs:
—————————————————————————–
LAN 0
LED - Connect, Activity and Speed of the network connection
R (Receiver)
green: the reference clock (e.g. build-in GNSS)
provides a valid time
red: the reference clock does not provide
a valid time
T (Time Service)
green: NTP is synchronized to the
reference clock, e.g. GNSS
red: NTP is not synchronized or
switched to the "local clock"
N (Network)
green: all monitored network interfaces
are connected ("Link up")
red: at least one of the monitored
network interfaces is faulty
A (Alarm)
off: no error
red: general error
—————————————————————————–
Supported Protocols:
Network Time Protocol (NTP): NTP v2 (RFC 1119), NTP v3 (RFC 1305), NTP v4 (RFC 5905)
SNTP v3 (RFC 1769), SNTP v4 (RFC 4330)
OSI Layer 2 (Data Link Layer): PRP (IEC 62439-3)
OSI Layer 3 (Network Layer): IPv4, IPv6
OSI Layer 4 (Transport Layer): TCP, UDP, TIME (RFC 868),

DAYTIME (RFC 867), SYSLOG
OSI Layer 7 (Application Layer): HTTP / HTTPS (RC 2616), DHCP,

FTP, NTPv3 / NTPv4, SNTP,
RADIUS, TACACS, FTP,
SSH (incl. SFTP, SCP) - SSH v1.3 /
SSH v1.5 / SSH v2 (OpenSSH),
SNMPv1 (RFC 1157) /
SNMPv2c (RFC 1901-1908) /
SNMP v3 (RFC 3411-3418),
Telnet (RFC 854-RFC 861)

11.5.8 MRI - Standard Reference Input Signals

If an application requires to use external synchronization sources instead of radio/GNSS signals, an MRI card
enables the installed clock module to synchronize to 1PPS, 10 MHz, DCLS and AM time codes (IRIG B,
AFNOR, IEEE1344 or C37.118).
Each MRI card is dedicated to one clock module, if a redundant solution requires external synchronization
inputs for both clock modules, two MRI cards have to be installed. The MRI card is available with 4x BNC
connectors.
Reference Inputs: Time Code unmodulated input (DCLS)

BNC connector, isolated by opto-coupler
Insulation voltage: 3750 Vrms
Internal series resistor: 330 Ohm
Max. input current: 25 mA
Diode forward voltage: 1.0 V - 1.3 V
selectable Time Code Inputs, modulated / unmodulated (DCLS):

B122/123 / B002/003 / B126/127 / B006/007
IEEE1344 (modulated and DCLS)
AFNOR NFS 87-500 (modulated and DCLS)
Time Code modulated input (AM),

BNC connector, isolated by transformer
Insulation voltage: 3000 V DC
Input impedance: 50 Ohm, 600 Ohm, 5 kOhm
Internally selectable by jumper
(default 600 Ohm)
Input signal: 600 mV to 8 V (Mark, peak-to-peak)
10 MHz input, sine (1.5 Vpp - 5 Vpp )

or TTL, female BNC connector
PPS input, TTL, pulse length ≥ 5µs,

active high, female BNC connector
Figure right: MRI - standard input signals

via BNC female connectors

Status Indicators
LED St: MRI status
LED In: Status of the backplane’s reference signals
LED A: Status of the input signals (TC-AM/DCLS) at the board
LED B: Status of the input signals (10 MHz/PPS) at the board
Initialisation: LED St: blue until USB is configured

LED In - LED B: off until USB is configured
USB is configured: LED St: blue

LED In - LED B:
0,5 sec. red -> 0,5 sec. yellow -> 0,5 sec. green -> 0,5 sec. off
Normal Operation: LED St + LED In: green

LED A: green, if timecode AM or timecode DCLS
or both signals are available at the same time
LED B: green, if 10 MHz or PPS
or both signals are available at the same time
Power Requirements: 5 V +-5%, 50 mA

11.5.8.1 Configuration of Input Signals

Four fixed input signals (time code AM, time code DCLS, 10 MHz and PPS) can be supplied via the MRI
module to synchronize the system.
MRS prioritization
The provided input signals are available for selection after initialization of the module and can than be config-
ured and monitored.
MRS setting: selection and prioritization of the available input sources.
1. Open the "Clock" menu → "Status & Configuration"

2. Select the respective clock module of the corresponding MRI module
3. Click on the tab "MRS settings".
4. Configure the reference signals shown in the priority list.

IRIG settings
Several time codes are available for selection for the IRIG reference signals of the MRI.
1. Open the "Clock" menu → "Status & Configuration"

2. Select the respective clock module of the corresponding MRI module
3. Click on the tab "IRIG settings".
4. Configure a required input code and if necessary an offset to UTC.
These are to be configured in the "Status & Configuration" submenu in the " IRIG Settings" tab.
Menü: Configuration of IRIG-Timecodes

11.5.9 ESI - Telecom Synchronisation References

Enhanced Synchronisation Inputs
Reference Inputs: PPS and variable frequencies unframed, 1 kHz - 20 MHz

2,048 Mbit/s / 1,544 Mbit/s - E1/T1 framed
Input 1 1PPS (BNC female connector) ESI

TTL, pulse duration ≥5µs, active high
Input 2 1 kHz - 20 MHz (BNC female connector)

sine (400 mVpp - 5 Vpp ) or TTL
A
Input 3 1 kHz - 20 MHz (RJ-45)
400 mVpp - 5 Vpp into 120 Ω, TTL
2
Input 4 E1 or T1 framed G.703 (RJ-45)
max. attenuation -12 dB (referred to the signal level)
into 120 Ω
B
Power Requirements: 5 V, +-5%, 250 mA
4
Status Indicators
LED St: ESI status
LED In: Status of the backplane’s reference signals
LED A Status of the input signals (1 & 2) at the board
LED B: Status of the input signals (1 & 2) at the board
Operation conditions:
Initialisation: LED St blue until configuration is done
LED In off until configuration is done
LED A off until configuration is done
LED B off until configuration is done
expiration LEDs: ALL LEDs 0,5 sec. red → 0,5 sec. yellow →
0,5 sec. green → 0,5 sec. off
Normal Operation: LED St green
LED In green
LED A green, if PPS and Frequency

flashing green, if only Frequency
flashing yellow, if only PPS
off, if no signal
LED B green, if Clock and Framed available

flashing green, if only Clock available
flashing yellow, if only Framed available
off, if no signal

Pin assignment of the RJ-45 jacks (input 3 + 4)
11.5.9.1 ESI Configuration via Web Interface

ESI – External Synchronization Input
Menu "IO Config -> Input Configuration -> ESI - External Synchronization Interface"
The ESI (External Synchronization Input) card is capable of adding additional synchronization sources to an
IMS system. It accepts E1 and T1 sources as a Bitstream (2.048 MBit/s/1.544 Mbit/s, supporting SSM/BOC).
It also handles configurable frequencies (1 kHz - 20 MHz) and 1PPS pulse synchronization source, if re-
quired. An ESI card is, as the MRI card, dedicated to one specific clock module (depending on the slot it is
installed in) and can be installed in both ESI as well as MRI slots.
Configurable Inputs
Input 1: The input 1 is dedicated to 1PPS (Pulse Per Second) synchronization.

Input 2: accepts as input signal configurable frequencies from 1 kHz to 20 MHz.
Type: Freq. In
Frequency: Fill in a configurable frequency, 10 MHz is set as default value.
Maximum Slip
in Cycles: A discontinuity of an integer number of cycles in the measured carrier phase resulting from
a temporary loss of input signal. The maximum slip number can be selected in range between
0.5 – 3 cycles, with 1.5 as a default value.
Input 3: accepts as input signal configurable frequencies from 1 kHz to 20 MHz. 2048 kHz
is set as default value.

Input 4:
BITS In: As fixed frequency you can choose between E1 framed or T1 framed
Minimum Quality
Levels: Synchronization Status Message (SSM) in accordance with ITU G.704-1998 standard includes
4 bit long SSM quality messages received via incoming E1 framed signal. The clock source
quality levels according to G.704-1998 are as follows:
QL-STU/UKN Quality unknown, existing synchronization network

QL-PRS Primary Reference Source
QL-PRC Primary Reference Clock - Rec. G.811
QL-INV3 reserved
QL-SSU-A/TNC
QL-INV5 reserved
QL-INV5 reserved
QL-ST2
QL-SSU-B
QL-INV9 reserved
QL-EEC2/ST3
QL-EEC1/SEC Synchronous Equipment Timing Source (SETS)
QL-SMC
QL-ST3E
QL-PROV
QL-DNU/DUS Do not use for synchronization
Example:
User configured QL-SSU-B as Minimum Quality Level for his system. E1 input signal coming from PRC (G.811)
or TNC will be allowed for synchronization, whereas signal coming from Synchronous Equipment Timing Source
(SETS) will not be accepted.
Sa Bits
With Sa Bits you can select one of the Sa4 to Sa8 bits which is allocated for SSM quality messages.

11.5.10 VSI - Video Synchronization Input Card

Video signal input module
The VSI (Video Synchronization Input) card provides video signals to an IMS clock module as reference. It can
process Black Burst (PAL), LTC (Linear Time Code) and programmable Word Clock Rates.
Connectors: 4 x BNC female
Input Signal: Black In

VSI 180
Black Burst (PAL)
St In A B
Input with VITC Reader
Input with Prescaler mode
(Frequency only)
Black In
Signal level: 300 mVss into 75 Ω (unbalanced)
A
LTC In
Time Code Formats: PAL SMPTE259M / ITU-R BT.470-6
SMPTE12M-1 / SMPTE ST309M
Word Clk In
LTC Input
LTC-Reader (25 fps)
B
Word Clock Input
PPS In
Input signal: Word Clock Input with
programmable frequency range
Signal level: TTL
Frequency range: 1 kHz - 10 MHz
PPS Input
Input signal: PPS (pulse per second)
Signal level: TTL
Pulse lenght: ≥ 5 µs, aktiv high
Power Requirements: 5 V, +-5%, 300 mA

Status Indicators LED St: Status of VSI180
LED In: Synchronization status
LED A No function
LED B: No function
Operation conditions:
Initialisation: LED St blue during initialization
green during operation
LED In: Shows status after initialization

Green Accurate
Green Flashing Timesync
Yellow Insufficient quality of the reference signal.
Red Reference signal not available / VSI180 is not synchronous
Normal Operation: LED St / In green
expiration LEDs: ALL LEDs 0,5 sec. red → 0,5 sec. yellow → 0,5 sec. green → 0,5 sec. off

11.5.10.1 Configuration of VSI180 via Webinterface

VSI - Video Signal Input References
Menü "IO Config → Input Configuration → VSI-Module"
Video Sync Interface: configurable Inputs
Input 1: Video Sync In
Format: PAL 625i
Epoch: TAI
Signal Source: Single-ended signal input
Time Code Modes: VITC
Time Code Line: 6 - 22

Input 2: LTC In
Type: LTC 25 FPS (Frames per Second)
Input 3: Word Clk In
Frequency: 1 kHz - 10 MHz
Max Slip: 0.5 - 3.0 oscillations

Input 4: PPS In
Pulse length: ≥ 5µs, active high
11.5.10.2 Status Monitoring of the IMS-VSI

The submenu "Status" of the "IO Config" allows you to view the status of each port of the installed IMS-VSI
module. In addition, the current operating temperature of the module is displayed in this menu.

11.5.10.3 Status Monitoring of the IMS-VSI
The submenu "Status" of the "IO Config" allows you to view the status of each port of the installed IMS-VSI
module. In addition, the current operating temperature of the module is displayed in this menu.

11.5.11 IMS Network Modules

11.5.11.1 LNE-GbE: Network Expansion with Gigabit Support and SFP Option
Link speed: 10/100/1000 Mbit
Connector Type: 8P8C (RJ45)

LNE SFP
Cable: CAT 5.0
Duplex Modes: Half/Full/Autonegotiaton
LED Indicators
LED St: blue during initialisation
LED In - LED B: Shows the state of the four LAN ports after initialisation
green normal operation

red defective LAN port
Figure right:
LNE-GbE and LNE-GbE with SFP Option
Option: LNE-SFP
Interface: 1000BASE-T SFP
Cable: Multimode Fiber

GI 50/125 µm or GI 62.5/125 µm gradient fiber
Singlemode Fiber
E9/125 µm monomode fiber
Link Speed Electrical: 1000 Base-T

Fiber optical: 1000-FX

LAN interface alignment with several LNE modules in operation:
Basically, the physical network ports are assigned according to the MAC address order. Thus, the uppermost
interface on a LNE module has the lowest and the bottommost interface has the highest MAC address, respec-
tively. Let´s take an example where three LNE modules are inserted in a device. Then the logical order of
network interfaces assigned in a webinterface follows the MAC address order of LNE modules, disregarding the
I/O slot order by which the modules are inserted.
In a factory assembling, LNE modules are sorted in an ascending order starting from left to right (see the
corresponding figure above). LAN 0 is therefore always the first network interface of the LAN-CPU.

11.5.11.2 LNE-GBE Configuration via the Web Interface

If the LNE-GBE operates in an LANTIME system, all network settings can be configured via the web interface
then.
Physical Network Configuration

Net Link Mode: The network interfaces LAN1 - LAN4 (LNE-GBE)
can be used in 1000 MBIT HALF / FULL duplex mode.
Indicate Link: LED indication for the selected physical interface,

only if a front display with function keys is available.
Bonding: to optimize the reliability and the use of a of higher bandwith.
PRP: As of LANTIME firmware version 7.0, PRP can also be conveniently set
via the web interface menu "Network → Physical Network Configuration".
Select the same PRP group for at least two interfaces in the drop-down
menu "Bonding".
IPv6 Mode: This mode must be activated here.
MAC-Address: Displays the unique MAC address of the physical interface.
Assigned Virtual
Interfaces: In the Ethernet Interfaces menu (see below)
virtual network interfaces can be added.

Menu Interfaces
IPv4: Manually adjustment of all important parameters such as TCP / IP address,

subnet mask and gateway. The DHCP client can also be activated here for
automatic network configurations.
Misc: With the tab Misc the virtual interface can be assigned to a physical interface.
VLAN: With VLAN, this function can be enabled and configured.
Cluster: The cluster function can be activated with this submenu and additional Parameters
such as multicast or unicast mode, TCP / IP address and subnet mask can be set up here.

11.5.11.3 Adding / Removing an LANTIME Network Extension LNE

An LNE module can be installed in each MRI/ESI or IO Slot of a LANTIME IMS device.
Adding a LANTIME Network Extension
After installing the LNE module, please start the web interface. In the menu "System → Services and Functions"
press the button NIC Manager then . With this function you add all new physical network interfaces to the
system’s network configuration. Now it is ensured that the IMS module is correctly installed and recognized
by the system.
Remove a LANTIME Network Extension LNE
To remove a LNE network extension from the LANTIME system, the card must first be removed. However,
the removed LNE interfaces are still listed in the network configuration. The "NIC Manager" can be used to
update the network configuration in this case as well.
After successfully running the "NIC Manager", only the actually existing interfaces are displayed in the web
interface. A system restart is not necessary.

11.5.11.4 HPS-100: PTP / SyncE / Hardware NTP Interface
IEEE 1588 v2 compatible
Profiles: IEEE 1588v2 Default Profile

HPS 100
IEEE 1588v1 (option)
Enterprise Profile
IEC 61850-9-3 Power Profile
IEEE C.37.238-2011 Power Profile
IEEE C.37.238-2017 Power Profile
ITU-T G.8265.1 Telecom Frequency Profile
Out 1
ITU-T G.8275.1 Telecom Phase / Time Profile (full timing support)
ITU-T G.8275.2 Telecom Phase / Time Profile (partial timing support)
Out 2
SMPTE ST 2059-2 Broadcast Profile
IEEE 802.1AS TSN/AVB Profile
AES67 Media Profile
SYNC
DOCSIS 3.1
PTP Modes: Multicast/Unicast Layer 2 (IEEE 802.3)

Multicast/Unicast Layer 3 (UDP IPv4/IPv6)
Hybrid Mode
E2E / P2P Delay Mechanism
Up to 128 messages/second per client
NTP Mode: NTP Server mode (8 ns time stamp accuracy)

NTPD Software Service (15,000 req./s)
1588 Clock Mode: 1-Step, 2-Step for both Master and Slave operation
Synchronous Ethernet: Master and Slave Capability

Compliant to ITU-T G.8261, G.8262 and G.8264
Ethernet Synchronization Messaging Channel (ESMC)
Note: Please also refer to the chapter SFP Transceiver
Network Protocols: IPv4, IPv6

DHCP, DHCPv6
DSCP
IEEE 802.1q VLAN filtering/tagging
IEEE 802.1p QOS
Ethernet Interface: Combo Port: 1 x 100/1000BASE-T RJ45, 1 x GBIT SFP - Slot

A list of tested and recommended optical transceiver modules
can be found in chapter Option LNE-SFP
USB Interface: USB 1.1 / USB 2.0 full-speed, Micro USB female connector
Signal Outputs: 2x SMA (50 Ohm) connectors

configurable signals: 1PPS, 10MHz, 2048kHz
CPU: 825 MHz Cortex A9 Dual Core on SOC
Time Stamp Accuracy: 8 ns

LED Indicators
LED St: Init lights blue during initialisation,
off in normal operation mode
LED In: red Error - TSU does not work correctly,

PTP services stopped
yellow No link, but initialized
green link up
red stopped
LED A - LED B: Shows the current State of the TSU

yellow - yellow Listening
green - off Master Mode
off - green Slave Mode
yellow - off Passiv Mode
off - yellow uncalibrated
red - red stopped
Performance Level Options:
Option Unicast Delay NTP PTPv1 PTP

Clients Req./s Req./s Monitoring
————————————————————————————————————————————-
PL-A 8 1024 1600 NO NO
PL-B 256 32768 51200 NO NO
PL-C 512 65536 102400 YES NO
PL-D 1024 131072 204800 YES YES
PL-E 2048 262144 409600 YES YES

A detailed configuration guide you will find in the corresponding firmware manual of the system. See chapter
"The Web Interface -> Configuration: PTP V2".
Figure: Webinterface - PTP Menu → Global Configuration

11.5.11.5 TSU V3: IEEE-1588 Time Stamp Unit
Information:
This product is no longer available and is succeeded by the IMS-HPS100. Of course, we will
continue to provide support for modules that have already been shipped. Our Support Team will
be happy to assist you with any questions you may have.
TSU v3 (IEEE 1588 v2 compatible)
Profiles: IEEE 1588v2 Default Profile

IEEE C.37.238 Power Profile
ITU-T G.8265.1 Telecom Frequency Profile
ITU-T G.8275.1 Telecom Phase/Time Profile
SMPTE ST 2059-2 Broadcast Profile
PTP Modes: Multicast Layer 2 (IEEE 802.3)

Multicast/Unicast Layer 3 (UDP IPv4/IPv6)
E2E / P2P Delay Mechanism
Up to 128 Messages/Second per Client
NTP Mode: NTP Server mode (10 ns Time Stamp Accuracy)
1588 Clock Mode: 1-Step, 2-Step for both Master and Slave Operation
Synchronous Ethernet: Operable as Master or Slave

Compliant with ITU-T G.8261, G.8262 and G.8264
Ethernet Synchronization Messaging Channel (ESMC)
Network Protocols: IPv4, IPv6

DHCP, DHCPv6
DSCP
IEEE 802.1q VLAN Filtering/Tagging
Ethernet Interface: Combo Port:

1 x 100/1000BASE-T RJ45
1 x Gbit SFP
Signal Outputs: 2x BNC (50 Ohm) Connectors

Configurable Signals: Pulse-Per-Second, 10 MHz, 2048 kHz
CPU: 1 GHz Dual-Core ARM
Time Stamp Accuracy: 10 ns

LED Indicators
"St" LED: Init Blue during initialization
Off during normal operation
"In" LED: Red Error: TSU malfunctioning,

PTP services stopped
Yellow No link, but initialized
Green Link established
Red Stopped
"A" & "B" LEDs: Shows the current State of the TSU
Yellow - Yellow Listening
Green - Off Master Mode
Off - Green Slave Mode
Yellow - Off Passive Mode
Off - Yellow Uncalibrated
Red - Red Stopped

11.5.11.6 SFP Transceiver
Recommended and tested Transceivers from other Vendors
Mode Vendor/Type Distance

———————————————————————————————————————–
MULTI MODE: AVAGO AFBR-5710PZ 550 m
FINISAR FTLF8524P3BNL 500 m
SINGLE MODE: AVAGO AFCT-5710PZ 10 km

FINISAR FTLF1318P3BTL 10 km
SMARTOPTICS SO-SFP-L120D-C63 80 km
RJ-45: AVAGO ABCU-5740RZ 100 m

FINISAR FCLF8521P2BTL 100 m
Information:
Important Note for HPS100 Modules:
Since HPS firmware version ≥1.4, an SFP Copper port is no longer supported. Therefore always
use the native RJ45 port for your network copper lines.
Sending Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) over Copper SFPs does not work!
The reason is because Copper SFPs have their own internal TCXO oscillators which are not
adjustable so that the SyncE reference frequency that comes out of the system is not forwarded
on the network. So the SyncE signal is free-running on a Copper SFP and therefore not useable
for the next network node.
Please use a Fiber Optic SFP instead! The HPS100 module provides a native RJ45 port where
SyncE via copper lines is possible.
Warning!
Prevention of Eye Injuries
• Fiber optic SFP modules that are not compliant with the definition of a Class 1 laser in
accordance with IEC standard 60825-1 may emit radiation capable of causing eye injuries.
• Never look into an unconnected connector of a fiber optic cable or an unconnected SFP
port, and ensure that unused fiber optic connectors are always fitted with a suitable
protective cap.

11.5.12 CPE and BPE Output Modules (Frontend - Backend, Eurocard)
Configurable Port Expander / Backplane Port Expander
The standard output signals like pulses (1PPS, 1PPM and freely programmable pulses) and frequencies (10MHz,
2.048MHz, frequency synthesizer 1kHz-10MHz) are provided by two versatile I/O cards named BPE and CPE.
Both of these two modules have been designed to cover a wide range of interface and signal/protocol require-
ments. They feature a two-tier architecture with a back-end and front-end.
The back-end is responsible for internally routing the backplane IMS synchronization signals (in case of the
BPE) or for autonomously generating a wide range of different signals by using a microprocessor (on a CPE).
The front-end makes a selection of the signals available on physical connectors.
BPE - Backend CPE - Backend

11.5.12.1 BPE - Backplane Port Expander

Please Note:
In principle, it should be noted that the signals that are provided via a BPE at the various connectors are
always generated by the upstream clock and spread via the backplane of the system. In opposite to the CPE,
the signals are not generated by the module and therefore the outputs can only be set via the receiver.
The selection and settings of the signals such as frequency, time code or programmable pulse outputs can
be done via the web interface menu "Clock" or "Clock Switch Card "(for redundant systems).
Output Signals: fixed TTL signals:

10 MHz, PPS, IRIG DCLS, IRIG AM, 2.048 MHz,
PPOs (selectable via receiver)
Output Level: 5 Vpp without load

2.8 - 3.0 Vpp into 50 Ω
Power Requirements: 5 V +-5%, 150 mA / BNC

5 V +-5%, 150 mA / FO
Status Indicators
LED St: BPE status
LED In: Status of the backplane’s output signals
LED A: BPE status - output signals (1 + 2)
LED B: BPE status - output signals (3 + 4)
Note: When pulse trains >= 1.6 s are configured,

the LED assigned to the output remains "red"
as these pulse trains are not monitored
(e.g. PPM, PPH ...).


LED In - LED B:
0,5 sec. red -> 0,5 sec. yellow ->
0,5 sec. green -> 0,5 sec. off
Normal Operation: LED St. + LED In: green

LED A: green, if the desired signal is present
on output 1 and output 2
LED B: green, if the desired signal is present
Figure right: BPE Outputs

BPE-2000 Standard outputs - BNC female:
PPS, 10 MHz, TC DCLS and TC AM
BPE 5000 Fiber Optic ST-Connectors

PPS, 10 MHz, TC DCLS und 2048kHz

11.5.12.2 Available BPE Modules
BPE Type Connectors Signals Size
BPE-1040 4 x BNC female Out 1 - Out 4: TC AM 4HP
1
BPE-1060 4 x BNC female Out 1 - Out 4: DCF77 SIM 4HP
BPE-2000 4 x BNC female Out 1: PPS, Out 2: 10 MHz 4HP

Out 3: TC DCLS, Out 4: TC AM
BPE-2001 4 x BNC female Out 1: PPS, Out 2: 10 MHz 4HP

Out 3: TC DCLS, Out 4: TC DCLS
BPE-2010 4 x BNC female Out 1 - Out 4: PPS 4HP

Out 3 - Out 4: 10 MHz
2
BPE-2016 4 x BNC Buchse Out 1 - Out 4: progr. Pulses_1 4TE
10 VPP an 50 Ω
BPE-2020 4 x BNC female Out 1 - Out 4: 10 MHz 4HP
BPE-2030 4 x BNC female Out 1 - Out 4: TC DCLS 4HP
BPE-2050 4 x BNC female Out 1 - Out 3: TC DCLS 4HP

Out 4: TC AM
BPE-2080 4 x BNC female Out 1 - Out 4: 2048 kHz 4HP
BPE-2090 4 x BNC female Out 1 - Out 4: progr. Pulses 4HP
3
BPE-2091 4 x BNC female Out 1 - Out 4: progr. Pulses_1 4HP
(1) When using the BPE-1060 module, important configuration parameters must be observed. In the web inter-
face, you must set the mode to DCF77 Marks in the "Clock → Programmable Pulse Outputs → Prog. Out 1"
menu. In the drop-down box "Signal" the setting Normal is to be selected. In the menu "Clock → Time Zone →
Time Zone for external Outputs" the Local Time Zone must be selected.
If the corresponding time zone does not exist in this drop-down box, the time zone can be added manually
in the menu "System → Display → Edit Time Zone Table".
Also see BPE-1060 4 x SIM77
(2) The outputs can be set by jumpers. Possible options are: PPS, Time Code DCLS, PPO_0, PPO_1, PPO_2
and PPO_3. Default jumper setting of this card is 4 x PPO_0 (Progr. Output 1 in the web interface).
(3) All four outputs of this BPE module have to be configured via the upstream receiver. In the web inter-
face, the configuration of the output signals can be carried out via the menu "Clock → Programmable Pulse →
Prog. Out 1". Here the option "PTTI 1PPS" must be selected to get a pulse length of 20µs.

BPE-2120 8 x BNC female Out 1 - Out 8: 10 MHz 8HP
BPE-2180 8 x BNC female Out 1 - Out 8: 2048 kHz 8HP
BPE-2500 4 x 2pin DFK Out 1 - Out 4: Progr. Pulse 4HP

PhotoMOS
1 x BNC female Out 5 - TC AM
BPE-2600 4 x 2pin DFK Out 1: PPS, Out 2: 10 MHz 4HP

Out 3: TC DCLS, Out 4: TC AM
BPE-2700 4 x 2pin DFK Out 1 - Out 4: Progr. Pulses 4HP

Opto Coupler
1 x BNC female Out 5 - TC AM
BPE modules with serial ports (D-SUB9 jacks)
BPE-3014 2 x D-SUB9 female Out 1, Out 2: TC DCLS 4HP

RS-422 Level
4
BPE-3050 2 x D-SUB9 female Out 1, Out 2: Progr. Pulse 4HP
RS-422 Level
BPE-3412 1 x D-SUB9 female Out 1: Progr. Pulses, RS-422 4HP

2 x BNC female Out 2, Out 3: TC AM
BPE-3422 4 x D-SUB9 female Out 1 - Out 4: 1MHz 8HP

RS-422 Pegel
BPE-3424 4 x D-SUB9 female Out 1 - Out 4: TC DCLS 8HP

RS-422 Pegel
BPE-3082 4 x D-SUB9 female Out 1 - Out 4: 2048 kHz sine 8HP
(4) The outputs COM A and COM B are configured via the upstream receiver in the web interface (Menu "Clock
→ Programable Pulses → Prog. Out 1"). The programable pulses PP_0 of the clock are connected to both
outputs of the BPE-3050 via the backplane.

BPE-4043 4 x RJ45 RS422, Pin_3 T-, Pin_6 T+ 4HP
BPE-6042 2 x DMC 16-pin 10 x PPO - RS-422 4HP

galvanic isolated
Fiber-Optical Outputs
BPE-5000 4 x FST PPS, 10 MHz, TC-DCLS, 2048 kHz 4HP

FO Multimode
BPE-5010 4 x FST PPS / FO Multimode 4HP
BPE-5014 4 x FST 2 x PPS + 2 x 10 MHz / FO Multimode 4HP
BPE-5020 4 x FST 10 MHz / FO Multimode 4HP
BPE-5030 4 x FST TC DCLS / FO Multimode 4HP
BPE-5032 4 x FST TC DCLS / FO Singlemode 4HP
BPE-5080 4 x FST 2048 kHz / FO Multimode 4HP
BPE-5082 4 x FST PPS, 10 MHz, 2 x 2048 kHz 4HP

FO Multimode
BPE-5090 4 x FST PPO / FO Multimode 4HP

11.5.12.3 Configuring an BPE expansion card via the Web Interface

A simple BPE expansion card usually gets its signals directly from the internal backplane of the system. The
output signals of the card are pre-configured according to customer requirements.
If an output signal has to be changed, this must be done via the pre-connected receiver - in the menu "Clock →
Switch Card" if you have a redundant system or in the menu "Clock → Receiver" in systems with only a single
receiver. The BPE modules have no direct configuration options. This information is also displayed in the "IO
Config" menu.
Figure: menu "Clock → Switch Card → IRIG Settings"
Figure: menu "Clock → Programmable Pulses → Selection of Idle mode"

11.5.12.4 BPE-8000 - Switchable Backplane Port Expander
Output Signals: adjustable via the web interface (TTL or Fiber Optical):
PPS, 10 MHz, 2048 kHz, TC-DCLS, Progr. Pulses
or fixed:
2048 kHz (ITU G.703-15), TC-AM

5 V +-5%, 150 mA / FO
Status Indicators
LED St: BPE status


LED In - LED B:


Available BPE-8000 Models
BPE 8000 BPE 8100 BPE 8200 BPE 8300 BPE 8400 BPE 8500 BPE 8600 BPE 8700
Out 1
Out 1
Out 1
Out 1
Out 1
Out 1
Out 1
Out 1
A
A
Out 2
Out 2
Out 2
Out 2
Out 2
Out 2
Out 2
Out 2
Out 3
Out 3
Out 3
Out 3
Out 3
Out 3
Out 3
Out 3
B
B
Out 4
Out 4
Out 4
Out 4
Out 4
Out 4
Out 4
Out 4
4 x TTL 4 x FO MMF 2 x FO MMF 4 x FO SMF 2 x FO SMF 2 x FO MMF 4 x 2.048MHz 3 x TTL
via BNC via ST via ST via ST via ST via ST (ITU G.703-15 via BNC
2 x TTL 2 x TTL 2 x FO SMF 75 Ohm) 1 x TC-AM
via BNC via BNC via ST via BNC via BNC
BPE Module Connectors Signal Outputs

————————————————————————————————–
BPE-8000 4x BNC female TTL
BPE-8100 4x ST Fiber Optic - Multimode
BPE-8200 2x ST, 2x BNC female 2x Fiber Optic - Multimode, 2x TTL
BPE-8300 4x ST Fiber Optic - Singlemode
BPE-8400 2x ST, 2x BNC female 2x Fiber Optic - Singlemode, 2x TTL
BPE-8500 4x ST 2x Fiber Optic - Multimode, 2x Fiber Optic - Singlemode
BPE-8600 4x BNC female 2048 kHz (ITU G.703-15 - 75 Ω unbalanced) *
BPE-8700 4x BNC female 3x TTL, 1x Modulated Time Code - TC-AM **
* Fixed outputs, no signal selection possible.

** BNC sockets Out 1 - Out 3 are freely programmable, Out 4 is permanently set to TC AM.

11.5.12.5 Configuring an BPE-8000 expansion card via the Web Interface
Via the web interface or the Meinberg Device Manager (MDU), the following signals can be distributed to
the BNC connectors (TTL) or fiber optical connectors (ST) according to your choice: PPS, 10MHz, Time Code
DCLS, 2048 kHz and programmable pulse outputs PP 1 - PP 4 of the upstream reference source. With the pro-
grammable pulse outputs, each output channel of the pulse generator (IMS receiver) can now also be switched
through to all available connectors of the BPE (for example PP 1 to Out 1 - Out 4 of the BPE).
Figure: Web interface menu "IO Config → Output Configuration"

11.5.12.6 BPE-1060 4 x SIM77
Backplane Port Expander (Frontend / Backend)
Output Signals: fixed: Out 1 - Out 4: SIM77 (DCF77 compatible Signal)

via isolated female BNC connectors (-60 dBm)

5 V +-5%, 150 mA / FO
Status Indicators
LED St: BPE status


LED In - LED B:


SIM77 - amplitude-modulated time signal
The amplitude-modulated time signal is compatible with the DCF77 signal, transmitted by the German long-
wave transmitter. The SIM77 signal is provided via four DC insulated BNC sockets.
Note:
Important configuration parameters must be observed when using the BPE-1060 module in an IMS system. In
the Web Interface, in the menu "Clock → Programmable pulse outputs → Prog. Out 1", the mode must be set
to DCF77 Marks. In the "Signal" drop-down box, select Normal (see figure right).
The local time zone must be selected in the menu "Clock → Time Zone → Time Zone for External Outputs".
If the corresponding time zone is not available in this drop-down box, the time zone can be added manu-
ally in the menu "System → Display → Edit time zone table".

In the example below, several time zones are entered with the changeover rule for summer and winter time.
Please note, that these settings will also affect other output modules which provide the programmable pulse
output "Prog. Out 1".

11.5.12.7 CPE - Configurable Port Expander (Frontend)
CPE (Configurable Port Expander)
The CPE is a configurable IO card that can autonomously generate additional output signals from the inte-
grated system clock. This module consists of a half-size standard controller card (back-end) and a dockable
port expander card (front-end), like this a wide variety of available programmable output signals and physical
connections are possible, including various electrical and optical interfaces.
This enables the CPE, in combination with the front end COI TS2 (CPE 3000 ...), to support up to 4 more
configurable interfaces that can optionally be led out as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 signal type. Furthermore,
up to 8 programmable outputs (PPO) can be generated and configured in the web interface. The settings of the
desired output configuration are selected in the IO Config -> Output Configuration.
It should be noted that the desired signals can be realized only with the corresponding front card.
Output Signals: configurable:

10 MHz, PPS, IRIG DCLS, IRIG AM, PPO
Capture-Input: active high or active low,

permitted input level +5 V (DC)
Power Supply: +5 V (DC), 150-300 mA,

depending on the selected frontend
Status Indicators
LED St: CPE status
LED A: currently not used
LED B: currently not used
LED Indicators
LED St: blue during initialisation
green normal operating mode
LED In: red no signal

yellow signal available / not sync
green flash time sync but not accurate
green time sync and accurate
LED A: green currently not used
LED B: green currently not used
Figure: CPE Frontends

CPE-1000: 4 config. outputs via BNC female
CPE-5000: 4 config. outputs / FO - ST connectors
CPE-2500: 4 x prog. Pulses (DFK-2) / 1 x TC AM (BNC)

11.5.12.8 Available CPE Modules

CPE-1000 4 x BNC female prog. pulses 4HP
CPE-1002 1 x D-SUB9 Time Telegram, RS232 4HP

2 x BNC female Capture Inputs
CPE-1040 4 x BNC female TC AM / BNC 4HP
CPE-1050 4 x BNC female 3 x progr. pulses, 1 x TC AM 4HP
CPE-2500 4 x DFK 2-pin PhotoMos progr. Pulse 4HP

1 x BNC female TC AM
CPE-3000 2 x D-SUB9 serial timestring 4HP

RS-232 + PPO

RS-422

RS-422 + PPO

RS-485

RS-485 + PPO
CPE-3050 2 x D-SUB9 PPO - RS-422 4HP

RS-422 + PPO
CPE-4020 2 x RJ45 serial timestring 4HP

RS-422 + PPS
CPE-5000 4 x FST female prog. pulses / fiber optical 4HP

11.5.12.9 CPE-3000: Programmable Outputs via serial Interface
The CPE-3000 module has two serial ports (COM A and B) for various output signals. The two interfaces can
also be used for communication with other devices.
The possible pin assignments and module types are listed below:
CPE-3000 CPE-3010 CPE-3020 CPE-3030 CPE-3040 CPE-3050 CPE-3060

CPE 3000
COM A, COM B COM A, COM B COM A, COM B COM A, COM B COM A, COM B COM A, COM B COM A COM B
PIN Time String Time String Time String Time String Time String PPO Time String Time String
(RS-232) (RS-422) (RS-422) (RS-485) (RS-485) (RS-422) (RS-232) (RS-422)
5
+PPO + PPO + PPO + PPO + PPO
9
(RS-422) (RS-422) (TTL) (RS-422)
COM A
6
1
1 PPO RxD + RxD + - - - PPO RxD +
2 TxD RxD - RxD - - - - TxD RxD -
3 RxD - TxD + - TxD + / RxD + - RxD TxD +

5
9
4 - - TxD - - TxD - / RxD - - - TxD -
COM B
6
1
5 GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND
6 - - - - - - - -
7 - TxD + PPO + TxD + / RxD+ PPO + PPO + - PPO +
8 - TxD - PPO - TxD - / RxD - PPO - PPO - - PPO -
9 - - - - - - - -

11.5.12.10 CPE - Configuration via Web Interface

If the CPE operates in an IMS system, the output configuration can easily be done via the web interface then.
With the "Common" tab the time zone with the corresponding offset can be selected.
CPE Configuration
In the "IO Config" menu you can select the following values for the output connectors:
Common Time zone with the corresponding UTC offset value

Synthesizer Frequency Snthesizer range 1Hz - 10 MHz
IRIG Code Generated IRIG output codes (B002+B122 ...)
Prog. Out Programmable output Prog. Out 1 - Prog. Out 4
Figure: Menu Tab "Synthesizer" Frequency for selecting the Frequency Synthesizer option in the menu "Prog.
Out"

Figure: Menu Tab "IRIG Out" Selection of the IRIG code (IRIG DCLS only)
Figure: Menu Tab "Prog. Out" Selection of the signal option for the programmable pulse output (PPO)
The following programmable pulse outputs can be selected:
Idle (not in use)

Timer (3 switching-times On - Off)
Single Shot (pulse length and start time)
Cyclic Pulse (pulse length and cycle time)
Pulse Per Second (pulse length)
Pulse Per Minute (pulse length)
Pulse Per Hour (pulse length)
DCF77 Marks (timeout)
Position OK (position determined)
Time Sync (clock synchronized)
All Sync (position determined and clock synchronized)
DCLS Time Code

11.5.12.11 CPE-4020: Programmable Outputs via serial Interface

The module CPE-4020 has two interfaces with RJ45-connector (COM A and B). These provide Time String +
PPS with RS-422 level. The following configurations must be performed to correctly output the signals.
Baud Rate 19200
Framing 8N1
CPE 4020
String Type Meinberg GPS
COM A
Mode per second (PPS)
Pin assignment
Pin 3: TXD_P, serial interf. transmit pos.
COM B
Pin 5: GND (Ground)
Pin 6: TXD_N, serial interf. transmit neg.
Pin 7: SYNC_P, PPS transmit, pos.
Pin 8: SYNC_N, PPS transmit, neg.
Current Consumption: 5 V +-5%, 150 mA
Connection type: 8P8C (RJ45)
Cable: Copper twisted pair,

e.g. CAT 5.0
Pin 3
TxD (+) RS-422
1 8
Pin 6
TxD (-)
Pin 7
PPS (+)
Pin 8
PPS (-) TxD 1 / PPS

11.5.12.12 CPE-4020 Configuration via Web Interface
If the CPE-4020 operates in an IMS system, the output configuration can easily be done via the web interface
then.
With the "Common" tab the time zone with the corresponding offset can be selected.
Configuration: CPE-4020
In the "IO Config" menu you can select the following values for the output connectors:
Common: Time zone with the corresponding UTC offset value

Synthesizer: Frequency Synthesizer range 1 Hz - 10 MHz
IRIG Code: Generated IRIG output codes (B002+B122 ...)
Serial: Serial connection parameters
Prog. Out: Programmable outputs Prog. Out 1 and Prog. Out 2
Figure: Serial connection parameter settings
The following programmable pulse outputs can be selected:
Idle (not in use)

Timer (3 switching-times On - Off)
Single Shot (pulse length and start time)
Cyclic Pulse (pulse length and cycle time)
Pulse Per Second (pulse length)
Pulse Per Minute (pulse length)
Pulse Per Hour (pulse length)
DCF77 Marks (timeout)
Position OK (position determined)
Time Sync (clock synchronized)
All Sync (position determined and clock synchronized)
DCLS Time Code

Figure: Selection of programmable pulse outputs

11.5.13 PIO180 - PPS or 10 MHz I/O Module
Technical Specifications:
Connectors: 4 x BNC female, isolated, individually switchable

as input or output
PIO 180
Signal Options: PPS or 10 MHz St In P C
Status Indicators
I/O 1
LED St: PIO status
LED P: display for preset PPS
LED C: display for preset 10 MHz
I/O 2
I/O 3
LED In:
I/O 4

LED P: green, if card is preset to PPS
LED C: green, if card is preset to 10 MHz

11.5.13.1 Pre-selection (PPS, 10 MHz)

Before installing the PIO180 module, select the required signal using the jumper setting
(PPS or 10 MHz). Upon delivery all ports are preset to PPS (Pulse Per Second).
10 MHz
PPS
Information:
Mixed operation is not possible. All inputs/outputs are set to either PPS or 10 MHz.
11.5.13.2 PIO - Configuration via the Web Interface

In the "IO Config" menu of the web interface, each port of the PIO180 can be set separately to "Input"
or "Output. To use the individual ports in SyncMon, the direction "Input" must be selected.

Via the web interface, each port can be set separately to "Input" or "Output". If a port is set to "Output", the
system PPS or the 10 MHz reference frequency is output signal at this port. If a port is set to "Input" the
incoming signal is compared to the system PPS or to the 10 MHz reference frequency. The offset values are
displayed in the status window.
Download the Setup Guide on the PIO180 product page for more detailed information about the configura-
tion and status monitoring options of the PIO180.
Download of the PIO180 Setup Guide:

https://www.meinbergglobal.com/download/docs/manuals/english/ims-pio.pdf

11.5.14 LIU - Line Interface Unit
Input signal: 2.048 MHz reference clock, TTL level
Clock: T1 - 1.544 MHz

E1 - 2.048 MHz LIU A4000 LIU A0004
Power T1 E1 Power T1 E1
BITS: Framed Outputs 1544 kBit/s

or 2048 kBit/s (ESF - Extended Superframe)
Clock 1
BITS 1
T1 - 1.544 MBit/s
E1 - 2.048 MBit/s
Clock 2
BITS 2
Outputs: balanced - RJ45 jack - 120 Ω (Clock)
unbalanced - BNC connector 75 Ω (Bits)
Clock 3
BITS 3
Short term stability
and Accuracy: depends on oscillator of the reference clock
OCXO-SQ: +-5·10-10
Clock 4
BITS 4
OCXO-MQ: +-2·10-10
OCXO-HQ: +-5·10-12
OCXO-DHQ: +-2·10-12
Rubidium: +-2·10-11
LED Indicators
Power T1 E1
Power: Init blue during initialisation,

green in normal operation mode
T1: green selected mode T1

red: output disabled
yellow: signal quality unknown
E1: green selected mode E1

red: output disabled
yellow: signal quality unknown

11.5.14.1 IMS-LIU Telecom Output Signals
The board LIU (Line Interface Unit) was designed to convert the GNSS-locked standard frequency of a pre-
connected Meinberg satellite controlled clock (GPS or GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou) into several timing
signals that can be used for various synchronization or measurement tasks.
Typical applications are:
• Measurement and test of synchronization quality of Telecom networks

• Calibration and synchronization of laboratory equipment
• Test of synchronization of radio transmitters / base stations (GSM / CDMA / UMTS / DAB / DVB)
Pinbelegung / Pin assignment:

1: TRING, 2: TTIP (LIU-A)
5: TRING, 4: TTIP (LIU-T)
8: TRING, 7: TTIP (LIU-E) 3. T1 (green/red = on/off)
4. E1 (green/red = on/off)
1
2
4 5
7 8
unsymm. / unbalanced
symm. / balanced
There are two separate signal paths on the board LIU. One is for providing the standard frequencies, the
second path is for generation of the "telecom-signals". All output signals have high accuracy and stability
because they are derived from the internal receiver’s disciplined standard frequencies generated by the pre-
connected satellite clock. Depending on the oscillator option of the internal receiver, the accuracies which are
described in chapter LIU - Line Interface Unit can be achieved.

11.5.14.2 Block Diagram LIU

The following block diagram illustrates the functional principle of the board LIU:
LIU V3 isolation
framed outputs
diplexer
isolation T1.403/G703-9,
USB/IMS
isolation balanced (or unbalanced),
interface
1.544 Mbps or 2.048 Mbps
isolation
RS232 isolation
interface
diplexer
isolation clock outputs
G703-13, balanced
isolation 1544 kHz or 2048 kHz
isolation
micro
controller
amplifier
diplexer
amplifier clock outputs
G703-13, unbalanced
framer & amplifier 1544 kHz or 2048 kHz
4.096 MHz low pass filter
line interface amplifier

11.5.14.3 Telecom Signals
These signals can be devided into two groups: the "clock" outputs and the "framed" outputs, that are provided
by a framer and line interface device on the board LIU. All clock signals needed for generation of the ‘telecom
outputs’ are derived from a 2048 kHz reference clock, which is generated by a frequency synthesizer on the
preconnected GPS- or GLN-clock. This synthesizer is phase locked to the PPS signal and frequency locked
to the master oscillator of the clock.
The module LIU is able to generate signals for the American T1- or the European E1-system. The mode
of operation can be configured via the web interface of the IMS management module (LAN-CPU).
The clock outputs are standard frequencies of either 1544 kHz (T1) or 2048 kHz (E1). Four unbalanced and
four balanced outputs according to ITU-T G703-13 (CCITT recommendation "Physical/electrical characteristics
of hierarchical digital interfaces") are available via BNC female and RJ45 connectors.
The "framed" outputs are consisting of data signals known from digital telephony, which are distributed by
using a special frame structure (EFS Framing Mode - Extended Superframe). As a synchronization unit, LIU
only generates a "framed all ones" signal (data byte 0xFF hex) with a transmission speed of either 1544 kBits
(T1) or 2048 kBit/s (E1). Four outputs according to ANSI T.403 (T1-mode) or ITU-T G703-9 (E1-mode) are
available either unbalanced via BNC connectors or balanced via RJ45 connectors. Two different line codes
used for error correction are known for the transmission of framed signals. The board LIU generates B8ZS- (in
T1-mode) or HDB3-coded (in E1-mode) output signals by standard.

11.5.14.4 Pulse templates

The following pulse templates are required by ANSI (T1-mode) and CCITT (E1-mode) for output signals in
telecom applications. The board LIU meets these recommendations.
T1 (T.403):
1.20
1.05
0.95
0.90
0.80
Normalized amplitude
0.50
0.05
0
-0.05
-0.26
-0.45
603
-253
395
175
-175
-78
-97
298
97
752
149
0
499
220
-149
Time in nanoseconds
E1 (G.703):
269 nsec
120
110 244 nsec
100
Percantage of nominal peak voltage
194 nsec
90
80
50
20
0 Nominal pulse
-10
-20
219 nsec
488 nsec

11.5.14.5 LIU - Configuration Samples
The Line Interface Unit (LIU) is available in two different sizes and different output / connector options. All
outputs of a module can be operate in either the E1 or T1 in mode. Signal output settings can be done during
operation via the web interface. The selected mode is indicated by the LEDs in the retainer plate.
Signal Types
• 2048 kHz (E1 mode) or 1.544 MHz (T1 mode), G.703, 120 Ω, balanced, RJ45 socket
• 2048 kHz (E1 mode) or 1.544 MHz (T1 mode), G.703, 75 Ω, unbalanced, BNC connector
• 2048 kBit/s (E1 mode) or 1.544 MBit/s (T1 mode), 120 Ω, balanced, RJ45 socket
• 2048 kBit/s (E1 mode) or 1.544 MBit/s (T1 mode), 75 Ω, unbalanced, BNC connector
11.5.14.6 Overview - LIU Modules for IMS Systems

LIU Model Size Signal (bal./unbal.) Connectors
———————————————————————————————————————–
LIU-A0040 4TE Clock (4/0) 4 x RJ45
LIU-A0004 4TE Clock (0/4) 4 x BNC
LIU-A2020 4TE BITS (2/0) 2 x RJ45

Clock (2/0) 2 x RJ45
LIU-A2002 4TE BITS (2/0) 2 x RJ45

Clock (0/2) 2 x BNC
LIU-A0400 4TE BITS (0/4) 4 x BNC
LIU-A1111 4TE BITS (1/1) 1 x RJ45, 1 x BNC

Clock (1/1) 1 x RJ45, 1 x BNC
LIU A4000 LIU A0040 LIU A0004 LIU A2020 LIU A2002 LIU A0202 LIU A0400 LIU A1111
Power T1 E1 Power T1 E1 Power T1 E1 Power T1 E1 Power T1 E1 Power T1 E1 Power T1 E1 Power T1 E1

BITS 1
BITS 1
Clock 1
BITS 1
Clock 1
BITS 1
BITS 1
BITS 1
Clock 2
BITS 2
BITS 2
BITS 2
BITS 2
Clock 2
BITS 2
BITS 2
Clock 3
Clock 1
BITS 3
Clock 1
BITS 3
Clock 3
Clock 1
Clock 1
Clock 4
Clock 2
Clock 2
BITS 4
Clock 2
BITS 4
Clock 4
Clock 2
LIU-A4000 LIU-A0040 LIU-A0004 LIU-A2020 LIU-A2002 LIU_A0202 LIU_A0400 LIU-A1111

BITS (4/0) Clock (4/0) Clock (0/4) BITS (2/0) BITS (2/0) BITS (0/2) BITS (0/4) BITS (1/1)
Clock (2/0) Clock (0/2) Clock (0/2) Clock (1/1)

11.5.14.7 IMS - LIU Configuration

E1/T1 – generator available with 4 or 8 outputs
Generation of reference clocks for synchronization tasks. The module LIU (Line Interface Unit) generates dif-
ferent reference clock pulses which are derived from the GPS-locked master oscillator of a preconnected GPS
clock. The output signals are available with high accuracy and stability therefore.
Figure: Configuration of the LIU module via the web interface menu "IO Config → Outputs Configuration"
Output Type
Clock Outputs: 2.048 MHz (E1-mode) or 1.544 MHz (T1-mode), G.703, 75 Ohm, unbalanced
or 2.048 MHz (E1-mode) or 1.544 MHz (T1-mode), G.703, 120 Ohm, balanced.
BITS framed outputs with SSM/BOC support:

2.048 Mbit/s (E1-mode) or 1.544 Mbit/s (T1-mode), 75 Ohm unbalanced
or 2.048 MPs (E1-mode) or 1.544 Mbit/s (T1-mode), 120 Ohm, balanced.
Format E1 framed (2.048 kBit) or T1 framed (1.544 kBit)
Quality Sa Bit group location of SSM QL bits
With the pull-down menu "Output Configuration" the available outputs of the I/O slots can be configured:
Output Configuration of a LIU module (Line Interface Unit):

In this menu one can select between E1 or T1 mode for the LIU outputs. The selected mode is the same for all
outputs.
T1 or E1?
T1 is a digital carrier signal that transmits the DS - 1 signal. It has a data rate of about 1.544 Mbit/second. It
contains 24 digital channels and therefore requires a device that has a digital connection.
E1 is the european equivalent to T1. T1 is the North American term whereas E1 is a European term for
digital transmission. The data rate of E1 is about 2 Mbit/second. It has 32 channels at the speed of 64
Kbit/second. 2 channels among 32 are already reserved.
One channel is used for signaling while the other is used for controlling. The difference between T1 and
E1 lies in the number of channels here.

Sa Bits
ITU-T Recommendations allow for bits Sa4 to Sa8 to be used in specific point-to-point applications (e.g.
transcoder equipment) within national borders.
The Sa4 bit may be used as a message-based data link for operation, maintenance and performance moni-
toring. The SSM Bit (Synchronization Status Message) can be selected in the Web GUI for clock quality
information. Sa4 is selected as default.

11.5.15 LNO - Sine Wave Outputs with low Phase Noise

The LNO180 is a 10 MHz (5 MHz option) generator card, which provides sine signals with low phase noise
to 4 external outputs. The card has a microprocessor system, which monitors the output signals and generates
status signals for the upper-level management system accordingly.
Function of Operation
The card has a high quality oscillator, which is locked to an external 10 MHz signal. The microprocessor
monitors the lock status of the PLL and the warm up phase of the oscillator. It activates the outputs only after
the phase is locked. This condition is signalized by all LEDs switched from green to red. In the phase locked
state the output levels of the four outputs are monitored and in case of a failure signalized by an associated
red LED.
Interface: 4x sine outputs - 10 MHz or 5 MHz
Output Level: 5 dBm +/- 1 dBm at 50Ω

(8 dBm or 12 dBm output level option available)
Warm-up time: < 3 @ 25 ◦ C within accuracy of < +-1 x 10-7
Harmonics: -60 dBc
Phase Noise: LNO180 OCXO-SQ

1 Hz - 80 dBc/Hz
10 Hz - 100 dBc/Hz
100 Hz - 130 dBc/Hz
1 kHz - 140 dBc/Hz
10 kHz - 150 dBc/Hz
LNO180 OCXO-MQ
1 Hz - 85 dBc/Hz
10 Hz - 110 dBc/Hz
100 Hz - 135 dBc/Hz
1 kHz - 143 dBc/Hz
10 kHz - 155 dBc/Hz
LNO180 OCXO-HQ
1 Hz - 93 dBc/Hz
10 Hz - 126 dBc/Hz
100 Hz - 140 dBc/Hz
1 kHz - 145 dBc/Hz
10 kHz - 165 dBc/Hz
5 MHz Option: LNO180/5 OCXO-MQ

1 Hz - 88 dBc/Hz
10 Hz - 115 dBc/Hz
100 Hz - 132 dBc/Hz
1 kHz - 145 dBc/Hz
10 kHz - 158 dBc/H
Quartz Filter: Bandwidth 1 kHz

Power Supply: 5 dBm +5V @ 550 mA (steady state),
+5V @ 670 mA (warm up)
12 dBm: +5V @ 970 mA (steady state),
+5V @ 620 mA (warm up)
LED Status Indicators:

All LEDs red Outputs disabled
PLL not locked,
OCXO in warm up phase
10 MHz reference not available

Quality of the reference signal
is not sufficient
All LEDs green: Normal operation, outputs activated
Associated LED red: defect output or short circuit during

normal operation

11.5.16 FDM - Frequency Deviation Monitoring
The module FDM180 was designed to calculate and

monitor the frequency and its deviation in 50/60Hz
power line networks.
A preconnected reference is necessary that provides a

serial time string and a PPS (pulse per second). The
accuracy of the measurements is derived from these
signals. The module calculates the frequency as well
as the time, based on the mains frequency. The time
deviation (TD) is the difference of this calculated time
(PLT) to the reference time (REF). This time deviation
as well as the frequency itself is sent out via serial
interface or is beeing converted to an analog voltage
output provided by a DAC.
Pin Assignement: 16-pin DMC Phoenix Connector
Pin Signal
——————————————————-
Pin 1 A0
Pin 2 A1
Pin 3 GND
Pin 4 n.c.
Pin 5 n.c.
Pin 6 GND
Pin 7 COM 0 RxD in
Pin 8 COM 0 TxD out
Pin 9 - Pin 14 GND
Pin 15 COM 1 RxD in
Pin 16 COM 1 TxD out
——————————————————-
LED Indicator
LED St: Init blue during inintialisation
green - normal operation
LED In: shows the state after initialisation

red ref not connected / FDM not sync
yellow ref. signal not useable
green blinking Timesync
green Accurate (≤ 200 ns to reference)
LED A: green FD (Frequency Deviation) within the configured limits

red FD Overflow
LED B: green TD (Time Deviation) within the configured limits

red TD Overflow

Input signal: Serial time string, PPS
mains frequency, 70 - 270 V AC, 50Hz or 60Hz
Interface: Two asynchronous serial RS-232 ports, COM0 and COM1

Baudrate: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Baud
Framing: 7N2, 7E1, 7E2, 8N1, 8N2, 8E1, 7O2
output and average: once per second or 100ms
Output string: The frequency, frequency deviation, reference time, power line time
and the time deviation are send out in different available formats.
The formats are:

STANDARD FDM String:
F:49.984 FD:-00.016 REF:15:03:30 PLT:15:03:30.368 TD:+00.368[CR][LF]
SHORT FDM String:

FD:-00.016 TD:+00.368[CR][LF]
AREVA FDM String:

[STX]
02049.984[CR][LF]
021-00.016[CR][LF]
022+00.378[CR][LF]
02315 03 30.368[CR][LF]
024068 15 03 30 [CR][LF]
[ETX]
Resolution of
Measurement: frequency: accuracy the oscillator (10 MHz) +-100 µHz
time deviation: accuracy of reference (PPS) +- 1ms
Analog outputs: 2 analog outputs for longtime-recording (time deviation and/or frequency deviation),
range: -2.5 V ... +2.5 V, resolution: 16 Bit
Electrical connectors: 96-pin VG-rail DIN 41612
Power supply: +5 V DC
Current consumption: 0.4 A - 1 A
More detailed information about FDM - Frequency Deviation Monitoring can be found in the current LANTIME
firmware manual, chapter "LTOS6 Management and Monitoring → FDM".

11.5.17 REL1000 - Error Relay Module

The IMS-REL1000 is used as an error relay module that can be used to switch a variety of operating states
(e.g. Clock Not Sync, Antenna Faulty, etc.). If the internal hardware clock is running synchronously to the
reference source, the relay will switch to NO (Normaly Open) mode. In the event of an error, the relay will
switch to NC (Normaly Closed) mode.
Functionality.
Depending on the IMS system, is redundant with two reference clocks and IMS-RSC module (switching unit) or
with one reference clock and SPT module, different relay states can be switched. There is also the possibility
to set the relays A + C by different events.
Additional documentation for the REL1000:
The setup guide supports you in a quick initial operation.
https://www.meinberg.de/download/docs/manuals/english/ims-rel.pdf
The LANTIME firmware manual provides a complete description of all configurations and status monitoring
options of your Meinberg product.
Download LTOS7 Firmware manual:

http://www.mbg.link/doce-fw-ltos

11.5.17.1 Error Relay
The illustration on the right shows the two switching states of an error relay.
Technical specification
Switching voltage max.: 220 V DC
250 V AC
Switching current max.: 2A
Switching load max.: 60 W

62.5 VA
Normal Operation Mode
FCC surge breakdown voltage 1,500 V
between contacts and coil Normal Operation:
CO - NO connected
Max. operating speed (at rated load) 60 cpm
Switching current UL/CSA: 0.3 A 125 V AC Error Mode

0.3 A 110 V DC
1A 30 V DC Error:
CO - NC connected
Response Time: ca. 3 ms
Danger!
This equipment is operated at a hazardous voltage.
• Hazardous voltages may be passing through the terminal of the fault

• Never work with open terminals and plugs while the power is on!
• When handling the connectors of the error relay cable, always disconnect both ends of
the cable from their respective devices! signal relay! Never handle the fault signal relay
terminal while the signal voltage is present!

11.5.17.2 REL1000 - Status LEDs
Status indicator
LED St: Status of the REL1000
LED A: Status of Relais A
LED B: Status of Relais B
LED C: Status of Relais C St A B C
The status messages are as follows:
LED St:
Blue During initialization

Green During operation
LED A - Status Relais A

Initialization: 1 Sek. red -> 1 Sek. yellow -> 1 Sek. green -> 1 Sek off
Green flashing Normal Operation Mode

Red flashing Error-Mode
LED B - Status Relais B


LED C - Status Relais C



11.5.17.3 Pre-selection
Depending on whether the IMS system is redundantly equipped with RSC module and two reference clocks or
with an SPT module with only one reference clock, different relay states can be selected. This must be selected
by setting the jumper before installing the REL1000 module.
Jumper setting in redundant operation.

In redundant operation, the jumpers on the REL1000 are set as follows on delivery (see Fig. blue mark). Both
clocks and the switchover unit are monitored.
Notification
A
CLK1- Fail
PPS-Fail
B
CLK2- Fail
10MHz-Fail
C
RSC-Fail
or Notification
Jumper setting in operation with one reference clock.

If only one reference clock is used, the jumpers of the REL1000 are set as follows on delivery: (Relay A:
CLK1-Fail; Relay B: PPS-Fail; Relay C: 10 MHz-Fail). In addition, relays A + C can also be switched by
notifications (events).
Possible configurations of the error output:

Relay A: Clock 1 / event notifications → Relay
Relay B: Clock 2 / PPS
Relay C: 10 MHz / RSC or event notifications → Relay

11.5.17.4 REL1000 - Configuration via the Web Interface

The relays A + C of the REL1000 module can be switched via notifications events. If the jumpers and hardware
configuration are set accordingly, a checkbox can be activated in the web interface menu "Notification → No-
tification Events" for various events, so that the selected relay is switched to error mode on this event.
Selectable events are "NTP not Sync" or "Clock not Sync" for example.
In this figure there are no selection options - the relays are switched in redundant operation via the reference
clocks and the RSC switch unit.
This figure shows the menu in a non-redundant system. Relay C can be controlled via notification events.

11.5.18 SCG-U: Studio Clock Generator
Add-On module for generating various audio frequen-

cies (12 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 64 kHz, 88.2
kHz and 96 kHz), with only one 10 MHz input clock,
for studio applications. The SCG Module provides four
outputs with different frequencies.
The SCG provides a wide range of programmable word

clock rates between 24 Hz – 12.288 MHz.
Outputs: 4 x BNC (2.5 V TTL into 75 Ohm)

outputs with configurable frequencies
Input Signal: 10 MHz, sinewave or square pulse
Current Consumption: 5 V +- 5%, @400 mA
Ambient Temperature: 0 ... 50 ◦ C / 32 ... 122 ◦ F
Humidity: 85% max.

11.5.18.1 SCG-U: Configuration via Web Interface

(Firmware version 6.19 or later)
If the SCG-U operates in an IMS system, the module can be easily configured via the web interface then.
Configuration Sample: SCG Output 3

In the "IO Configuration" menu each output frequency can be adjusted seperately. In the figure above the fol-
lowing value is set:
Frequency Out 3 = Base Frequency * Scale

Frequency Out 3 = 44,1 kHz * 1/4
————————————————-
Frequency Out 3 = 11,025 kHz
Overview Configuration SCG-U Sound Clock Generator Outputs 1-4
Output Type: Studio Clock Out
State: Disabled
Enabled
Base Frequency: 32 kHz

44.1 kHz
48 kHz
Scale: 1/8 to 256

11.5.19 SCG-B: Studio Clock Generator Balanced
The LANTIME IMS M1000 is an additional card for

generating "Digi-tal Audio Reference Signals" for stu-
dio applications. The 25pin D-Sub female connector
provides four DARS outputs, which can be configured
via the web interface.
Technical Spezifications:
Outputs: 1 x 25pin female connector, 4 x DARS, IEC 60958-4 format

resolution 24 bits, sampling frequency 48 kHz
transformer-balanced
Input Signals: 10 MHz (sine wave or square pulse), 1PPS, Time String
Power Consumption: 5 V +- 5%, @400 mA
Environmental
Temperature: 0 ... 50 ◦ C / 32 ... 122 ◦ F
Humidity: max. 85%
Pin Assignment of the 25pin D-SUB female connector
DARS 1 Hot 1 Pin 18

Cold 1 Pin 6
GND 1 Pin 19
DARS 2 Hot 2 Pin 4

Cold 2 Pin 17
GND 2 Pin 5
DARS 3 Hot 3 Pin 15

Cold 3 Pin 3
GND 3 Pin 16
DARS 4 Hot 4 Pin 1

Cold 4 Pin 14
GND 4 Pin 2

11.5.19.1 SCG-B: Configuration via the Web Interface

If the SCG-B is used in an IMS system you can easily configure the Studio Clock Generator via the Web
Interface.
Sample Configuration: Output 1
In the menu "IO Configuration" you can set the output on DARS for every output of the LANTIME IMS M1000.
The four available outputs can optionally be switched off.

11.5.20 VSG181 - Video Sync Generator
The VSG181 is used as a video signal reference for studio equipment and provides the generated signals at
four BNC outputs. These are 1x Bi-Level Sync (Black Burst)/Tri-Level-Sync, 1x Longitudinal Time and Control
Code (LTC), 1x Digital Audio Out (DARS), and 1x Word Clock
In order to be able to provide high-precision output signals during the switchover of the RSC (IMS systems
with redundant receivers), the VSG181 has its own oscillator.
Features
The VSG181 is synchronized with an external reference frequency (10 MHz), a pulse per second (1PPS) and a
time telegram of the preconnected reference. These signals significantly determine the accuracy of the output
signals. All output signals can be configured extensively and individually via the web interface. The generated
signals have a phase reference to the 1PPS.
Black Burst Output
Output Signal: PAL, NTSC Black Burst

VSG 181
with VITC Support or
Tri-Level-Sync
Black Out
Signal level: 300 mVpp into 75 Ω (unbalanced)
Formats: Black Burst:
A
PAL (SMPTE259M/ITU-R BT.470-6)
LTC Out
NTSC (SMPTE170M/ITU-R BT.470-7)
VITC (SMPTE12M-1/SMPTE ST309M)
DARS Out
Tri-Level-Sync:
720p50 Hz (SMPTE296M3)
1080i25 Hz (SMPTE274M6)
B
720p59.94 Hz (SMPTE296M1)
Word Clk Out
1080i29.97 Hz (SMPTE274M7)
LTC Output
Signal: LTC
Signal level: TTL, 2.5 Vpp (MARK/SPACE) into 75 Ω
Formats: 25 fps, 23,98 fps, 29,97 fps,

29,97 fps Drop Frame

DARS Output
Output signal: DARS
Signal level: TTL, 2.5 Vpp

into 75 Ω
Signal type: Base frequencies: 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
Word Clock Output
Output signal: Word Clock
Signal level: TTL, 2.5 Vpp

into 75 Ω
Frequency range: 24 Hz - 12,288 MHz
Base frequencies: 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
Scaling factor: 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4,

8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
Status Info: ST: Status of the VSG181

In: Synchronization status
A: Status of the Blackburst output
B: Status of the LTC output
Electrical Connectors: 96-pin VG-rail DIN 41612
Power Consumption: 5 V +- 5%, 250 mA

11.5.20.1 VSG Configuration via Web Interface
If the VSG operates in an IMS system, the module can be easily configured via the web interface then.
Overview Configuration VSG Video Sync Generator Outputs 1-4
Output 1
———————————————————————-
Output Type: Video Out
Epoch: TAI D1970-01-01 T00:00:00

UTC D1972-01-01 T00:00:00
GPS D1980-01-06 T00:00:00
Format: 720p/50 Hz (SMPTE296M3)(HD)

1080i/25 Hz (SMPTE274M6)(HD)
720p/59,94 Hz (SMPTE296M1)(HD)
1080i/29,97 Hz (SMPTE274M7)(HD)
Phase Offset: [Offset Value]

———————————————————————-

Output 2:
———————————————————————-
Output Type: Video Out
Epoch: like Output 1
Format: NTSC (525i)

PAL (625i)
Phase Offset: [Offset Value]

———————————————————————-

Output 3: (≤ VSG FW 2.05)
———————————————————————-
Output Type: Video Sync Out
Signal Type:
SD H-Sync
SD V-Sync
SD Frame
HD H-Sync
HD V-Sync
HD Frame
HD Blank
———————————————————————-
Output 3: (VSG FW ≥ 2.06 - LTOS V7 required)

———————————————————————-
Output Type: LTC Out
Signal Type: LTC 25FPS (Frames Per Second)

———————————————————————-

Output 4:
———————————————————————-
Output Type: Digital Audio Out
Signal Type: DARS (AES3id)

———————————————————————-
With the menu tab "Misc", the configuration of the VSG can be stored directly in the EEPROM of the card.

11.5.21 VSG181H - Video Sync Generator with D-Sub Output
The VSG181H is used to provide a reference video or audio signal for studio equipment, with generated sig-
nals output through two BNC outputs and a 15-pin D-Sub output. The "Black Out" BNC output is used to
deliver bi-level ("black & burst") and tri-level sync signals, while the "DARS Out" BNC output provides an unbal-
anced Digital Audio Receiver Signal (DARS). The D-Sub connector serves as a multi-output solution for several
signal types, specifically balanced and unbalanced LTC signals, balanced DARS signals, and word clock signals.
To ensure that the output signals remain highly precise even when switching between clocks using the RSC
module (in IMS systems with receiver redundancy), the LANTIME IMS M1000 may be fitted with a dedicated
oscillator.
Features
The VSG181H is synchronized against an external reference frequency (10 MHz), a pulse-per-second signal
(PPS), and a time string from an upstream clock. These synchronization signals are essential to maintaining
the precision of the output signals. The Web Interface provides a wide range of adjustment and customization
options for all output signal types. The signal outputs are phase-matched with the PPS signal.
Black Out Output
Output Signal: NTSC (525i @ 59.94 Hz)

"Black & Burst" ITU-R BT.1700/
SMPTE 170M
PAL (625i @ 50 Hz)

"Black & Burst", ITU-R BT.1700
720p @ 50 Hz
Tri-Level Sync, SMPTE 296M
1080i @ 50 Hz
720p @ 59.94 Hz
1080i @ 59.94 Hz
Tri-Level-Sync, SMPTE 274M
PAL & NTSC signals can include embedded VITC

SMPTE 12M-1/SMPTE 309M
Signal Level: 300 mVpp,

75 Ω termination (unbalanced)
Connector Type: BNC Connector, Female
Cable: Coaxial Cable, Shielded

DARS Output (Unbalanced)
Output Signal: DARS (Unbalanced)
Signal Level: TTL, 2.5 Vpp,

75 Ω termination
Signal Type: Digital audio with sample rate of

44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
Connector Type: BNC Connector, Female
Cable: Coaxial Cable, Shielded
LTC Output (Unbalanced and Balanced)
Output Signal: LTC
Signal Level: Balanced Signal

TTL, 2.5 Vpp (MARK/SPACE),
600 Ω termination, pin 1 (+) and 2 (-)
Unbalanced Signal
TTL, 2.5 Vpp (MARK/SPACE),
75 Ω termination, pin 15
Formats: 24 fps (23.976 Hz and 24 Hz)

25 fps
30 fps (with or without drop frame
support for adapting 30 fps time code
to 29.97 fps content)
Connector Type: D-Sub 15-Pin

DARS Output (Unbalanced)
Output Signal: DARS (Balanced)

110 Ω termination, pin 11 (+) and 12 (-)
Signal Type: Sample frequencies: 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
Word Clock Output
Output Signal: Word Clock

75 Ω termination, pin 13
Frequency Range: 24 Hz – 12.288 MHz
Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz
Scale Factors: At sample frequency 44.1 kHz

- 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32
- Frequency range: 1.378125 kHz to 1.4112 MHz
At sample frequency 48 kHz

- 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32
- Frequency range: 1.5 kHz to 1.536 MHz
Status Indicators
"St" LED: Status of the VSG181H

"In" LED: Synchronisation Sstatus
"A" LED: Status of "Black Out" Output
"B" LED: Status of "LTC" Output
Electrical Specifications
Power Connector: 96-Pin DIN 41612 Rail
Voltage: 5 V +- 5
Current Draw: 250 mA

11.5.21.1 Configuration and Setup via Web Interface
Output 1: Black Out

——————————————————————————————————————————————–
Output Type: "Video Out" (Analog Bi-Level-Sync ("Black & Burst") or Tri-Level-Sync Video Signal)
Epoch: Video signal timestamp epoch

TAI D1970-01-01 T00:00:00
Format: "OFF"
"NTSC (525i)" (59.94 Hz, "Black & Burst", ITU-R BT.1700/SMPTE ST 170:2004)
"PAL (625i)" (50 Hz, "Black & Burst", ITU-R BT.1700)
"720p 50 Hz" (Tri-Level Sync, SMPTE ST 296)
"1080i 50 Hz" (Tri-Level Sync, SMPTE ST 274)
"720p 59.94 Hz" (Tri-Level Sync, SMPTE ST 296)
"1080i 59.94 Hz" (Tri-Level Sync, SMPTE ST 274)
Vertical Offset: Approximate configuration of phase offset in lines
Horizontal Offset: Fine adjustment of phase offset in 10 ns increments

Timecode: "VITC"
"VITC w. daily jam" (NTSC only)
"VITC w. daily jam and drop frame" (NTSC only)
First Time Select the first line in which the timecode

Code Line: is to be integrated. (6-22)
Second Time Select the second line in which the timecode

Code Line: is to be integrated. (6-22)
Daily Jam Time: Define a time for the daily jam event.
Use Local Time If the IMS LANTIME server is being operated as a PTP
Offset from PTP slave, enabling this option will cause the VSG181H
TLV if Running to incorporate any local time offset information
in PTP Slave Mode: included in TLVs from the master clock for generating
the signal and time codes.
Label: You can use this field to define a custom label for the output,
or you can leave the field blank.
——————————————————————————————————————————————–
Output 2 & 4: DARS

——————————————————————————————————————————————–
Output Type: "Digital Audio Out" (Digital Audio Reference Signal [DARS])
Signal Type: "OFF"

"DARS 48 kHz"
"DARS 44.1 kHz"
——————————————————————————————————————————————–
Please note: Output 4 is a "follower" port whose output is solely controlled by the configuration for Output 2
above.

Output 3 & 6: LTC

——————————————————————————————————————————————–
Output Type: "LTC Out" (Linear Time Code in Audio Signal)
Type: "OFF"
"LTC 24 fps / 23.976 Hz"
"LTC 24 fps"
"LTC 25 fps"
"LTC 30 fps"
"LTC 30 fps Drop Frame" (for NTSC content with a frame rate of 29.97 fps)
Phase Offset: You can define a phase offset here to compensate for runtime delays.
Daily Jam Time: This is used to set a time for the daily jam event.
Date Encoding If this option is enabled, the module will format the date information
According to integrated into the LTC data in accordance with the format specified
ITU-R BR.1353: in the ITU recommendation BR.1353. If it is disabled, the data will be
formatted in accordance with SMPTE ST 309. A specific setting may be
necessary here for compatibility reasons.
Disable Parity If this option is enabled, the parity bits will not be integrated into
Encoding: the LTC data. This may be necessary for compatibility reasons.
——————————————————————————————————————————————–
Please note: Output 6 is a "follower" port whose output is solely controlled by the configuration for Output 3
above.

Output 5: Word Clock
——————————————————————————————————————————————–
Output Type: "Studio Clock Out" (Word Clock)
State: "Disabled"
"Enabled"
Base Frequency: "44.1 kHz"

"48 kHz"
Scale: Used to set the factor by which the base frequency (sampling rate) will be multiplied by.
The frequency of the output signal is thus calculated as:
Base Sampling Rate * Scale = Output Frequency
——————————————————————————————————————————————–
Misc
——————————————————————————————————————————————–
Time Zone: This can be used to set the time zone of the VSG181H
module.
——————————————————————————————————————————————–

11.5.22 ACM - Active Cooling Module

The Active Cooling Module allows the installation of the M1000 safely within the temperature specification.
The ACM is easily field-replaceable and allows for a hot-plug replacement without the need to power down
the unit.
The active cooling and the system temperature can be monitored via the web interface in the menu "Sys-
tem → Fan Control".

12 RoHS and WEEE
Compliance with EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS)
We hereby declare that this product is compliant

with the European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and
its delegated directive 2015/863/EU “Restrictions of
Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Equipment”. We ensure that electrical and electronic
products sold in the EU do not contain lead, cad-
mium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated
biphenyls (PBBs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers
(PBDEs), bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalat (DEHP), benzyl
butyl phthalate (BBP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), or
diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP) above the legal limits.
WEEE status of the product
This product is handled as a B2B (Business to Busi-

ness) category product. To ensure that the product is
disposed of in a WEEE-compliant fashion, it must be
returned to the manufacturer. Any transportation ex-
penses for returning this product (at end-of-life) must
be covered by the end user, while Meinberg will bear
the costs for the waste disposal itself.

13 Declaration of Conformity
13 Declaration of Conformity
Konformitätserklärung
Doc ID: IMS LANTIME M1000-August 2, 2022
Hersteller Meinberg Funkuhren GmbH & Co. KG

Manufacturer Lange Wand 9, D-31812 Bad Pyrmont
erklärt in alleiniger Verantwortung, dass das Produkt,

declares under its sole responsibility, that the product
Produktbezeichnung IMS LANTIME M1000

Product Designation
auf das sich diese Erklärung bezieht, mit den folgenden Normen und Richtlinien übereinstimmt:
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards and provisions of the directives:
——————————————————————————————————————————————-
RED – Richtlinie ETSI EN 303 413 V1.1.1 (2017-06)
RED Directive
2014/53/EU
——————————————————————————————————————————————-
EMV – Richtlinie ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11)
EMC Directive ETSI EN 301 489-19 V2.1.1 (2019-04)
DIN EN 61000-6-2:2019
2014/30/EU DIN EN 61000-6-3:2007 + A1:2011
DIN EN 55032:2015
DIN EN 55024:2010 + A1:2015
DIN EN 61000-3-2:2019
DIN EN 61000-3-3:2013 + A1:2019
——————————————————————————————————————————————-
Niederspannungsrichtlinie DIN EN 62368-1:2014 + A11:2017
Low-voltage Directive
2014/35/EU
——————————————————————————————————————————————-
RoHS – Richtlinie DIN EN IEC 63000:2018
RoHS Directive
2011/65/EU + 2015/863/EU
——————————————————————————————————————————————-
Bad Pyrmont, August 2, 2022

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MANUAL

IMS - LANTIME M1000

Meinberg Funkuhren GmbH & Co. KG

LANTIME M1000 Intelligent Modular Synchronization

Terminal USB LAN 1 LAN 0

2 The System LANTIME IMS M1000 2

3 LANTIME IMS M1000 System Description 3

4 Important Safety Information 7

5 Before you start 20

7 System Operation - Configuration and Monitoring 49

8 Maintenance, Servicing and Repairing 50

9 Troubleshooting and Alarming 51

12 RoHS and WEEE 166

13 Declaration of Conformity 167

Date: August 9, 2022 IMS - LANTIME M1000

Date: August 2, 2022

IMS - LANTIME M1000 Date: August 9, 2022 1

2.2 Target Audience

2.3 Return of Equipment

What must be included with the shipment?

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3 LANTIME IMS M1000 System Description

IMS - LANTIME M1000 Date: August 9, 2022 3

19 inch rack mount chassis

M1000(S): four slots for expansion cards

M2000S: six slots for expansion cards

M3000(S): ten slots for expansion cards

M4000: ten slots for expansion cardsn

M1000(S): up to two power supplies and two receivers

M2000S: up to three power supplies and two receivers

M3000(S): up to four power supplies and two receivers

M4000: up to four power supplies and two receivers

M500: two slots for expansion cards

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3.3 Hardware Specifications

IMS system Type Dimension in mm* IO Slots Power Supplies Receivers

M1000 19 inch rackmount 483 x 44 x 290 (314) 4 (3)** 1 -2 1-2

M1000(S) 19 inch rackmount 483 x 44 x 266 (300) 4 (3)** 1 -2 1-2

M2000S 19 inch rackmount 483 x 76 x 248 (264) 6 1-3 1-2

M3000 19 inch rackmount 483 x 133 x 280 (307) 10 1-4 1-2

M3000(S) 19 inch rackmount 483 x 133 x 234 (268) 10 1-4 1-2

M4000 19 inch rackmountu 483 x 133 x 274 10 1-4 1-2

IMS - LANTIME M1000 Date: August 9, 2022 5

Ambient Temperature: 0 ... 50 ◦ C

Storage Temperature: -20 ... 70 ◦ C

Humidity: max. 85% (non-condensing) @ 30 ◦ C

Active cooling with ACM modules.

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4 Important Safety Information

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Symbol Beschreibung / Description

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4.3 Product Documentation

Please keep this manual in a safe place.

IMS - LANTIME M1000 Date: August 9, 2022 9

Pre-Operation Procedures and Preparation for Use

Transport, Unpacking, Installation

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Connecting Data Cables