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NTP80plus Multiport Time
Server Reference Manual
GPS Version
Revision H
March 2018
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Read First: Safety Information
Warnings and Cautions
Warnings ...
(1) Dangerous voltages exist in this equipment. Do not
attempt any repair without first switching off power to the
system, at the front panel switch, and removing the power
input connector.
(2) Nickel, cadmium and lithium are toxic substances. The
nickel cadmium battery or lithium battery is dangerous if
broken or dismantled. If any battery chemicals come into
contact with skin, wash with copious amount of water, and
seek medical attention as required. If the battery is
swallowed seek immediate medical attention. Return any
faulty batteries to the manufacturer, properly packaged,
for disposal.
(3) Most board assemblies contain tantalum capacitors or
electrolytic capacitors. Both types can explode under fault
conditions. Take appropriate precautions when servicing
the unit with the lid removed.
Caution ...
a) This unit should only be serviced by qualified personnel, no
user serviceable parts inside.
b) Several Board Assemblies contain static sensitive devices.
Appropriate procedures must be used when handling
these items.
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Head Office
Time & Frequency Solutions Ltd
25 Eastways
Witham
Essex
CM8 3AL
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 1376 514114
Fax: +44 (0) 1376 516116
www.timefreq.com
Copyright and Trademarks
© 2018, Time & Frequency Solutions Ltd and Brandywine Communications Inc. All rights
reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any
electronic medium or machine-readable form for any use other than with the
Time & Frequency Solutions NTP80plus Network Time Server.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Revision History
Revisions
Date
Revision History
A
July 12 2011
Initial Release
B
October 13 2011
Specification Update, Product Pictures, Login
C
November 28 2011
Correct LED indicator table. Add Appendix A
for firmware upload and Factory Defaults.
D
December 22 2012
Update to include all improvements to
NTP80plus. NTP80plus additional.
E
August 11 2016
Update to include new UI screenshots
F
May 4 2017
Reformatted to meet Brandywine Document
Style.
G
November 2017
Updated to reflect latest firmware changes
H
March 2018
Updated temperature specifications
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Table of Contents
1Introduction......................................................................................................7
1.1 Introduction to the NTP80plus Multiport Time Server...................................7
1.2 Packaging.....................................................................................................8
1.3 Getting to know your NTP80plus..................................................................9
1.3.1 NTP80plus Time Server.............................................................................9
1.3.2 GPS Antenna .............................................................................................9
2Site Preparation.............................................................................................11
2.1 Overview.....................................................................................................11
2.2 Antenna......................................................................................................11
2.3 Power and Network ....................................................................................11
3Quick Setup Guide.........................................................................................12
3.1 Installation ..................................................................................................12
3.2 Initial Configuration.....................................................................................12
3.3 Main Configuration......................................................................................12
3.3.1 Security ....................................................................................................12
3.3.2 Network Configuration..............................................................................13
3.3.3 NTP Configuration....................................................................................14
4NTP80plus Connections................................................................................15
4.1 GPS Antenna Connections (GPS Version).................................................15
4.2 GPS Head-End...........................................................................................15
4.3 1 PPS .........................................................................................................15
4.4 User port.....................................................................................................16
4.5 100 BASE T Ports.......................................................................................17
4.6 Power Connection ......................................................................................17
5Web-based configuration...............................................................................18
5.1 System Security..........................................................................................19
5.2 Network Configuration................................................................................20
5.3 Configure, NTP Configuration.....................................................................23
5.4 Status .........................................................................................................25
5.5 Events.........................................................................................................27
5.6 Remote restart............................................................................................29
6Front Panel Setup & Status. ..........................................................................31
7Working with the TFS Network Management System....................................35
8Understanding the Network Time Protocol....................................................37
8.1 Why use the Network Time Protocol...........................................................37
8.2 Understanding NTP....................................................................................38
8.3 NTP Hierarchical Structure.........................................................................39
9Frequently Asked Questions..........................................................................40
10 Troubleshooting Guide..................................................................................42
11 Specifications................................................................................................44
12 Appendix A....................................................................................................46
12.1 Resetting Factory Defaults. ........................................................................46
12.2 Firmware update.........................................................................................47
13 Appendix B: MIB File.....................................................................................49
13.1 TFS-NTPCOMMON-MIB.mib......................................................................49
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13.2 TFS-GPS-MIB.mib......................................................................................53
13.3 TFS-NTP-MIB.mib......................................................................................55
14 Support Information.......................................................................................57
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1Introduction
1.1 Introduction to the NTP80plus Multiport Time Server
Congratulations on the purchase of your Time & Frequency Solutions NTP-Multiport Time
Server, Model Number NTP80plus.
This manual shows you how to install, configure and operate your NTP80plus to provide an NTP
time server for your network. Once up and running the NTP80plus will provide accurate time
synchronisation for your computer clients to within milliseconds on a LAN and tens of
milliseconds over a WAN,
Prior to installing the NTP80plus please read the site preparation section first to ensure the
smooth operation of your NTP80plus when it is installed. Then follow the quick setup guide to
get your NTP80plus up and running. The remaining sections give more details on the
configuration and operation of the NTP80plus.
Feedback
At Time & Frequency Solutions we pride ourselves on a quality product and our superior
service. If you wish to comment on this, or provide improved feedback on this manual then
please feel free to contact us. You may email us at sales@timefreq.com or contact as at the
following -
Time & Frequency Solutions Ltd
25 Eastways
Witham
Essex
CM8 3AL
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0) 1376 514114
Fax +44 (0) 1376 516116
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1.2 Packaging
The NTP80plus Time Server is supplied as a package, and will contain the following items.
Before you start please check that you have been supplied all of the components.
Component Notes
NTP80plus Network Time Server.
GPS Antenna GPS Version Only
30m RG58 cable GPS Version Only
Factory Configuration Sheet
If your packaging is short of any item please contact us immediately. Your component list may
differ from the above if specific accessories or optional extras were order.
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1.3 Getting to know your NTP80plus
1.3.1 NTP80plus Time Server
This is the base product / unit and is the main integral part of the NTP80plus system.
1.3.2 GPS Antenna
The NTP80plus requires an antenna for it to synchronise with GNSS satellites. The NTP80plus is
supplied with a GPS antenna, and 30 metres of RG58 cable.
What other equipment is required.
The NTP80plus will require an RJ45 Patch Cable for connection to function correctly as a
Network Time Server.
Initial or re-configuration will require a PC and Web Browser.
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Indice
