Gps

Foxboro™ DCS
Time Synchronization
User’s Guide
*B0700AQ* *AG*
B0700AQ, Rev AG
August 2022
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Time Synchronization User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Preface ...............................................................................................................9
Workstation and Server Types...........................................................................9
Revision Information.........................................................................................9
Related Documents........................................................................................10
Schneider Electric Products Mentioned in this Document ..................................10
Global Customer Support ...............................................................................10
We Welcome Your Comments.........................................................................10
Chapter 1: Understanding the Time Synchronization System ................. 11
Internal Source .............................................................................................. 11
External Source .............................................................................................12
TimeKeeper Operation ...................................................................................13
Time Synchronization .....................................................................................14
GPS Operating Synchronization ................................................................14
Synchronization During MTK Takeover.......................................................14
Synchronization for Internal Source MTK....................................................15
Workstations and Servers Supporting GPS Cards.......................................15
System Configuration and NTP Servers .....................................................16
Timestamp Accuracy and Precision of SOE Data..............................................16
Architecture Supporting SOE Timestamping ...............................................16
Chapter 2: Configuring the Time Synchronization System ......................20
Backup Configurations ...................................................................................20
Takeover Strategy for Time Strobe Distribution .................................................21
Takeover Strategy for Backup Configuration 1 ............................................21
Chapter 3: Understanding the Time Synchronization Hardware .............24
Hardware Modules .........................................................................................24
GPS Antenna System ...............................................................................24
Time Strobe Generator (TSYNC Card) .......................................................25
MTK Modem ............................................................................................25
Time Strobe Distribution Extender..............................................................25
Time Strobe Converter..............................................................................26
Distribution Network Configurations (EXT SRC MTK Only) ................................27
Direct Connect Extended Time Strobe Network (Without Extenders) ............27
Extended Time Strobe Network with Extenders...........................................28
Site-Wide Time Strobe Network .................................................................29
Chapter 4: Site Planning................................................................................31
Equipment Locations ......................................................................................31
Time Strobe Pulse Distribution...................................................................31
Equipment Size..............................................................................................32
Functional and Environmental Considerations ..................................................34
Hardware Performance...................................................................................35
Time Strobe Communication Rates............................................................35
Transmission Delays ................................................................................35
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Fiber Optic Power Budget .........................................................................35

Certifications..................................................................................................35
Chapter 5: Installing TSYNC Card ...............................................................36
Procedures and Parts Required for Installing GPS Software and PCIe
Card..............................................................................................................36
Upgrading Time Synchronization System from Windows 7 to Windows 10
or Windows Server 2016 ...........................................................................36
Turning Off Control Core Services Software................................................37
Installing the PCIe Card ............................................................................38
GPS Antennas .........................................................................................40
Installing the Time Card Driver and Control Utility........................................41
Executing the Spectracom TSync Control Utility..........................................49
Installing Time Strobe Generation Equipment...................................................52
Installing GPS Antenna/Receiver...............................................................52
Installing GPS Fiber Optic Isolator .............................................................54
Installing MTK Modem ..............................................................................55
Installing Time Strobe Converter................................................................56
Optional Time Strobe Distribution Extender ......................................................71
Installing the Time Strobe Distribution Extender ..........................................71
Connecting Cabling to the Time Strobe Distribution Extender.......................72
Chapter 6: Operating and Maintaining the Time Synchronization
Network ............................................................................................................75
Setting Time ..................................................................................................75
Overview .................................................................................................75
Setting the Time Zone...............................................................................76
Deterring Time Jumps on Foxboro DCS Control Network ..................................76
Configuring Timekeeper Registry Settings using ModifyHpstkSettings
PowerShell Script .....................................................................................76
Time Jump Protection During Startup or Reboot .........................................77
Time Jump Protection During Runtime .......................................................78
Enabling Precision Time in Control Processors and FDC280 .............................78
System Messages..........................................................................................80
Indicators ......................................................................................................82
MTK Modem Indicator LED .......................................................................82
Time Strobe Converter Indicator LEDs .......................................................83
GPS Fiber Optic Isolator (Optional) Indicators.............................................84
Time Strobe Distribution Extender Indicator LEDs .......................................86
TimeKeeper Synchronization Failure at Boot Time............................................87
Description of Detected Failure..................................................................87
Examples for Editing the tk.cfg file .............................................................88
Replacing Components ..................................................................................89
Replacing the GPS TPRO PCI Card ..........................................................89
Replacing the GPS TSYNC PCIe Card.......................................................89
Removing the GPS PCI Card Device Driver................................................90
Appendix A. Wiring Guide for Time Strobe Network Installation .............91
Appendix B. NTP Installation for Off-Control Network Stations ............. 104
Network Time Protocol (NTP) Overview ......................................................... 104
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NTP Server Installation................................................................................. 104

NTP Configuration Information ................................................................ 104
Installing the Meinberg NTP Server Software............................................ 105
NTP Server Configuration ....................................................................... 111
Confirmation of Operation ....................................................................... 113
Appendix C. TroubleShooting NTP Off-Control Network
Server ............................................................................................................. 115
Service Will Not Start.................................................................................... 115
Using the Administration Tools, Services Program .......................................... 115
Using PC Clock Drift..................................................................................... 116
Power-Saving Features May Cause Problems................................................ 116
Interpreting the NTPQ Output........................................................................ 116
No Associations Found When Running NTPQ -p ...................................... 117
Using the Event Viewer................................................................................. 117
Verifying NTP on an MTK.............................................................................. 120
Other Detected Issues .................................................................................. 123
Appendix D: Foxboro DCS and I/A Series System TimeKeeper
Options ........................................................................................................... 124
Internal Time................................................................................................ 124
GPS Time Synchronization ........................................................................... 124
NTP Time .................................................................................................... 125
External NTP Source and System Management ....................................... 125
Supported MTK/BMTK Combinations....................................................... 126
Appendix E. ClockStrata Definition ............................................................ 127
Stratum 0..................................................................................................... 127
Stratum 1..................................................................................................... 127
Stratum 2..................................................................................................... 127
Stratum 3..................................................................................................... 128
Appendix F. Installing TPRO PCI ............................................................... 129
Installing GPS Software and PCI Card ........................................................... 129
Turn Off I/A Series Software or Control Core Services Software ................. 129
Installing the PCI Card ............................................................................ 130
GPS PCI Interface Cards ........................................................................ 130
GPS Antennas ....................................................................................... 132
Installing the Time Card Driver and Control Utility...................................... 133
Executing the Spectracom/KSI TPRO/TSAT-PCI Control Utility for
Windows XP .......................................................................................... 151
Windows 7 ............................................................................................. 153
Removing Clock Daemon Shortcut .......................................................... 155
Turn On I/A Series Software or Control Core Services Software ................. 155
Installing Time Strobe Generation Equipment................................................. 156
Installing MTK Modem ............................................................................ 156
Installing Additional Time Strobe Equipment ............................................. 157
Appendix G: Network Time Protocol Version 4 Distribution
Copyright Notice ........................................................................................... 158
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Glossary ......................................................................................................... 159

Index ............................................................................................................... 161
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Preface Time Synchronization User’s Guide
Preface
This document provides information for installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and
operating the Time Synchronization system, part of the EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS
Process Automation Systems and legacy I/A Series® systems.
This book is for process control engineers and operators, instrument and
maintenance engineers, and other qualified and authorized personnel involved in
setting up, configuring, and maintaining the Foxboro DCS or I/A Series equipment to
provide time synchronization.
Prior to using this book, be familiar with the Foxboro DCS or I/A Series system.
Detailed information relating to the various I/A Series or EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS
Control Core Services software and Foxboro DCS or I/A Series hardware elements is
found in the reference documents listed.
NOTE: This user manual contains standardized industry terms that might be
deemed inappropriate for our customers.
Workstation and Server Types

Control Core A workstation or server that has Control Core Services or legacy
Services I/A Series software installed. This workstation is connected to the
Foxboro DCS Control Network and can contain additional
software packages, including legacy software packages such as
FoxView or AIM* Historian
Control A Foxboro DCS Control Core Services workstation with one or
Software more of these additional software packages installed:
• AVEVA System Platform
• Control Software components such as Control Editors,
Control HMI, and Field Device Expert
• Additional AVEVA components such as AVEVA Historian
Off-Control A workstation or server without Control Core Services or legacy I/
Network A Series software installed. This type of workstation is not
connected to the Foxboro DCS Control Network, but might have
Control Software installed on it. Examples of Off-Control Network
workstations include Off-Platform Galaxy Database Server and
Off-Platform Domain Controller.
Though not on the Foxboro DCS Control Network, these stations
are connected to a secondary network, which is part of the
Foxboro DCS.
Revision Information
This release of the document includes these changes:
Chapter 1 • Updated Workstations and Servers Supporting GPS

Cards, page 15.
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Related Documents
• Control Core Services v9.5 Software Installation Guide (B0700TC)
• Field Control Processor 270 (FCP270) User’s Guide (B0700AR)
• Field Control Processor 280 (FCP280) User’s Guide (B0700FW)
• Sequence of Events (SOE) User's Guide (B0700AK)
• Standard and Compact 200 Series Subsystem User’s Guide (B0400FA)
• System Manager User’s Guide (B0750AP)
• System Management Displays (B0193JC)
• Time Synchronization Overview (PSS 41S-1TIME)
• Time Synchronization Equipment (PSS 41H-4TIMESNC)
• Z-Module Control Processor 270 (ZCP270) User’s Guide (B0700AN)
Find the latest version of these documents on https://pasupport.schneider-electric.
com (registration required).
Schneider Electric Products Mentioned in this Document

EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS
EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS Control Core Services
EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS Control Editors
EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS Control HMI
EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS Control Network
EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS Control Software
EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS FCP280
EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS Fieldbus Modules
EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS Sequence of Events and Transient Data Recorder
(SOE/TDR)
EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS System Definition
EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS System Manager
H92 EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS Standard Workstation
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Chapter 1: Understanding the Time Synchronization System Time Synchronization User’s Guide
Chapter 1: Understanding the Time Synchronization

System
Control Core Services and I/A Series workstations and servers that are Master
TimeKeepers (MTKs) have two possible ways of determining the time: internal source
and external source.
The standard method for Foxboro DCS and I/A Series system is the internal source
Master TimeKeeper with the external source as a system option.
In EXT and INT sourced systems, the TimeKeeper synchronizes the time on stations
that are on the control network. On workstations/servers, the TimeKeeper consists of
one component that acts as a Master TimeKeeper (MTK) or Slave TimeKeeper (STK)
depending on the station’s role. On all other stations, there is a component that acts
as an STK.
The Master TimeKeeper uses NTP or a combination of NTP and time-set messages
to distribute the date and time to all stations on the control network. The STKs receive
the date and time from the Master TimeKeeper and synchronize their stations by
adjusting the real-time clock (stations) or time counters. If the sync pulse is available,
Sync Pulsed Stations adjust their time counters using the highly accurate fixed pulse
interval.
For reliability, the TimeKeeper subsystem allows the active MTK to switch from one
workstation or server to another. The active MTK will switch automatically due to a
failure on the active MTK’s workstation or server. In systems with a functioning EXT
SRC MTK, the MTK is switched to another External Source (EXT SRC) MTK before
any other MTK.
Internal Source
The internal source Master TimeKeeper (INT SRC MTK) is a supported workstation or
server with no GPS antenna and receiver. The INT SRC MTK gets its time from the
internal clock of the hosting workstation or server. You enter the date and time using
any system management application (such as the Set Date and Time display in the
System Management Display Handler (SMDH), or in the System Manager). At
runtime, you can also change the time using the Set Date and Time Display or allow
the time to continue to run on its internal clock. The INT SRC MTK distributes this time
to all the stations on the control network.
Foxboro DCS workstations with Control Core Services v9.4 and later support PCI-
based time cards. Foxboro DCS DL380 Gen10 servers with Control Core Services
v9.5 and later support these PCI-based time cards as well.
The internal source time synchronization system features are:
• MTK synchronizes to its internal real time clock.
• Time is synchronized to within 50 ms on all the workstations or servers.
• Network Time Protocol (NTP) is used on all the workstations or servers.
• Control stations are synchronized by the “time-of-day” messages sent by the
MTK, via IPC, every 10 minutes.
• System messages are logged for TimeKeeper operation.
• Time is synchronized using Universal Coordinated Time (UTC).
• Date and time can be manually adjusted using System Management displays.
• Time may be displayed in local time (if adjusted by the Windows® time/date
applet).
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• MTK is automatically switched to a backup MTK in case the primary MTK loses
connectivity with the other stations.
External Source
An externally sourced Master TimeKeeper (EXT SRC MTK) is a supported station
with a GPS antenna and receiver. The time obtained by the GPS is in Universal
Coordinated Time (UTC) format. The EXT SRC MTK get its date and time from the
GPS receiver via a PCIe time card in the station. The EXT SRC MTK synchronizes its
local clock to the time on the PCIe time card and distributes time to all stations on the
control network. The EXT SRC MTK also provides an accurate time strobe pulse to
Sync Pulsed Stations. The time strobe pulse is produced by the PCIe time card and
allows for the accurate synchronization of all Sync Pulsed Stations (see figure).
Figure 1 - Sync Pulse Distribution
The external source time synchronization system features are:

• MTK synchronizes to GPS time.
• Time is synchronized with a precision of 1-3 ms on TDR/SOE Fieldbus Modules.
For more information, see Timestamp Accuracy and Precision of SOE Data, page
16.
NOTICE
POTENTIAL DATA LOSS
If 1 millisecond synchronization is critical when time synchronization is
required, avoid the use of ac inputs. For more information on collecting SOE
data from ac signals, see Timestamp Accuracy and Precision of SOE Data,
page 16.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in data loss.
• Control Processor time is timestamped to the Basic Processing Cycle (BPC).

• Time is synchronized to within 50 ms on all the workstations or servers.
• Network Time Protocol is used on all the workstations or servers.
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• Control stations with time strobe hardware are synchronized by the “time at the
next pulse” message sent by the MTK, via IPC, every minute.
• Control stations without time strobe hardware are synchronized by the “time-of-
day” messages sent by the MTK, via IPC, every 10 minutes.
• Non-redundant or redundant time strobe network.
• System messages are logged for TimeKeeper operation.
• Time is synchronized using Universal Coordinated Time (UTC).
• Date and time cannot be adjusted at System Management displays.
• Time may be displayed in local time (if adjusted by the Windows Date/Time
applet).
• Automatic establishment and synchronization of time is based on GPS time.
• MTK is automatically switched to a backup MTK in case the primary MTK loses
connectivity with the other workstations.
• Optional use of extenders for distribution to additional sites. With extenders, GPS
time strobes can be distributed to a remote cluster up to 10 km (6.2 mi) over
single-mode fiber cable and be distributed to multiple targets within the cluster
over multi-mode cable up to 2 km (1.2 mi).
In an EXT SRC MTK system, the TimeKeeper subsystem can distribute the data and
time messages through one of three network configurations:
• Direct Connect Extended Time Strobe Network (without extenders) - The GPS
time pulse is distributed over optical cabling to daisy-chained Time Strobe
Converters (as shown in previous diagram), which send it to the appropriate
controller over copper cables.
• Extended Time Strobe Network with extenders - The GPS time pulse is
distributed over multi-mode fiber (MMF) optic, simplex cabling (up to 2 km (6562
ft)) to an extender which repeats the signal to up to six Time Strobe Converters
over MMF cabling. The TSCs can be daisy-chained to other TSCs with MMF
cabling.
• Site-Wide Time Strobe Network - The GPS time pulse is distributed over MMF
cabling to an extender which repeats the signal to up to six Time Strobe
Converters over single-mode fiber (SMF) optic cabling (up to 10 km (6.2 mi)). The
fiber outputs of the TSCs can be daisy-chained to other TSCs with MMF cabling.
This configuration is optimal for an expansive plant, where GPS time must be
distributed to small clusters apart from one another.
TimeKeeper Operation
A Master TimeKeeper, or MTK, maintains the time source and distributes the system
time to all the other stations on the control network. The Master TimeKeeper
application software resides in a supported system workstation or server. A Slave
TimeKeeper, or STK, receives time information from a Master TimeKeeper station and
keeps itself synchronized with the Master TimeKeeper station (and therefore with the
other stations on the control network). Slave TimeKeepers reside in all stations in the
control network. The Master TimeKeeper determines the time by which slave stations
are synchronized by either using the workstation’s or server’s real-time clock or by
using the optional GPS time strobe generation equipment to establish the actual time
as determined by the GPS. The Master TimeKeeper uses this time source (real-time
clock or GPS) to synchronize the slave stations. The MTK uses a hardware
connection to the Sync Pulsed Stations to increase the synchronization accuracy by
providing a time strobe pulse, which is sent periodically by the MTK at a precise five
second time interval.
There are two different hardware configurations for a workstation or server acting as
the Master TimeKeeper:
• A workstation with a GPS receiver and a time strobe generator
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• A workstation or server without a GPS receiver and without a time strobe

generator
When configured, sync pulses are issued to the Sync Pulsed Stations on the control
network. The Control Processors have built-in hardware to receive the sync pulses
generated at a station and synchronize the CP time to the GPS time.
A second MTK (backup) will automatically take over in the event of a detected failure
of the active MTK station. Any externally sourced (EXT SRC) station is given priority
over an internally sourced (INT SRC) station.
Time increases monotonically according to these guidelines:
• In normal operation, time never goes back in sync pulsed control stations.
• Time can be set back by an operator manually via any system management
application for internally sourced TimeKeepers.
Local time is used for displaying and entering the time. You adjust the time zone for
each station using the Windows Date/Time Properties applet.
Time Synchronization
This section discusses synchronization between the Master TimeKeeper and the
Slave TimeKeeper. During normal operation, the synchronization between the master
station and the slave stations conforms to the specifications discussed in GPS
Operating Synchronization, page 14.
In the case where the Master TimeKeeper is moved to another supported workstation
or server, synchronization between the master station and the slave stations conform
to the specifications discussed in Synchronization During MTK Takeover, page 14.
GPS Operating Synchronization

Time is synchronized to within one millisecond of the MTK time on TDR/SOE Fieldbus
Modules, subject to certain aspects of configuration. Control Processor time is
synchronized with the Basic Processing Cycle (BPC). Time is synchronized via NTP
to within 50 ms between stations. For more information, see Timestamp Accuracy and
Precision of SOE Data, page 16.
Synchronization During MTK Takeover

If the active MTK GPS stops functioning and the backup external source MTK takes
over, the Sync Pulsed Stations on the control network stay synchronized.
Synchronization is not affected during the takeover if the backup MTK is receiving
GPS time.
If the active MTK is switched from an external source MTK to an internal source MTK,
or vice versa, there will likely be a discrepancy in the time source. Since internal
source MTKs do not receive the sync pulse (they synchronize via NTP), they can stray
from an external source MTK by as much as 50 ms as described. If an INT SRC MTK
takes over from an EXT SRC MTK, at the point in time where the INT SRC MTK
becomes fully active, the Sync Pulsed Stations may have a difference of up to 50 ms
between their real-time clock and the time coming from the new MTK.
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Synchronization for Internal Source MTK

An Internal Source time synchronization system can exist under these circumstances:
• Master Timekeeper configuration supports Internal Source MTK only.
• Master Timekeeper configuration supports External Source MTK but the External
Source MTK(s) has stopped operation (detected station power failure only) and
an Internal Source MTK has taken over.
On an Internal Source Time synchronization system, time can be changed via any
system management application. The TimeKeeper responds to the time change as
follows:
• The time on control stations is set directly to the new time entered via any system
management application if the Master Timekeeper configuration supports Internal
Source MTK only.
• For systems that have an Internal Source MTK, as the result of a detected
External Source MTK failure, it is recommended that the user not enter the time
via any system management application for:
◦ 48 hours for systems with I/A Series software previous to v8.5 after the
detected External Source MTK failure.
◦ 10 hours for systems with I/A Series software v8.5-v8.8 or Control Core
Services software v9.0 or later after the detected External Source MTK failure.
Setting the time will only affect the workstations or servers. Sync-pulsed control
stations will keep their own accurate time for this 48 or 10 hour period with the
expectation that the GPS or station will be repaired.
• Time adjustment varies depending on the version of I/A Series software or Control
Core Services software:
◦ For workstations or servers with I/A Series software previous to v8.3:
The time on all workstations or servers is gradually adjusted by NTP if the time
discrepancy is less than 1000 seconds. If the time discrepancy is greater than
1000 seconds, the time is set directly to the time entered via any I/A Series
system management application.
◦ For workstations or servers with I/A Series software revisions at v8.3-v8.8 or
Control Core Services software v9.0 or later:
The time on all workstations or servers is set directly to the time entered via
any system management application, within approximately 35 seconds.
• A system message is generated in the SMON_log that is monitoring the
TimeKeeper.
Workstations and Servers Supporting GPS Cards

These workstations and servers support the Time Synchronization system with GPS
cards:
• Model H92 (HP Z440, Z420, Z4 G4 or later models of workstations) with available
PCIe slots with Windows 10
• Model H90 (DL380 Gen10 or later models of servers) running Windows Server
2016
NOTE: This requires the H90 Gen10 server to have the optional second riser-
card installed, which requires the second CPU. Verify the options in your H90
configuration.
• Model P92C and later workstations with available PCIe-X slots
• Model H92 (HP Z440, Z420, and HP Z400 Workstation) with available PCIe-X
slots
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System Configuration and NTP Servers

If any of these conditions occur when external NTP servers are being used to
synchronize the Master TimeKeeper and Backup TimeKeeper, perform the actions in
the appropriate system configurator (System Definition, ICC, or the Control Software).
Table 1 - Corrective Actions For External NTP Server Synchronization
Case 1 Action
The NTP Server network is using statically assigned IP Configure the static IP address(es) in a system
addresses but there is no Domain Name Service (DNS). configurator for each NTP Server and edit the "hosts"
and "lmhosts" files on the Master TimeKeeper and
Backup TimeKeeper stations to include the IP and NTP
Server Name.(a)
Case 2 Action
The NTP Server network is using statically assigned IP Configure the static IP address(s) in a system
addresses and there is a Domain Name Service (DNS). configurator for each NTP Server and edit the "hosts"
and "lmhosts" files on the Master TimeKeeper and
Backup TimeKeeper stations to include the IP and NTP
Server Name.(a)(b)
Case 3 Action
The NTP Server network is using Dynamic Host Configure the NTP IP Address(s) in a system
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to assign IP Addresses. configurator for each NTP Server. If DHCP is available,
you must still assign a static IP address for the NTP
Server(s) and edit the "hosts" and "lmhosts" files on the
Master TimeKeeper and Backup TimeKeeper stations to
include the IP and NTP Server Name.(a)(b)
(a) The “hosts” and “Imhosts” files are located in C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\....
(b) An IP address assigned by DHCP can change when a station reboots which will cause the I/A MTK to lose
communications with the NTP Server.
Timestamp Accuracy and Precision of SOE Data

The Foxboro DCS Sequence of Events (SOE) feature is capable of applying a
timestamp to an event when it occurs within the Foxboro DCS (i.e., when a digital
input changes state). The accuracy and precision of the timestamp captured for that
event is described in this section. For purposes of this section, these definitions are
used:
• Accuracy: the difference between the timestamp applied by a Fieldbus Module
and the reference GPS time delivered to the Fieldbus Module from its associated
CP as provided via the Master TimeKeeper (MTK).
• Precision: The difference between the timestamp applied to different input
channels relative to each other.
• Resolution: The smallest increment of the timestamp presented by the SOE
application, 1 ms.
Architecture Supporting SOE Timestamping

The real world time is received from the GPS satellite system, and distributed to CPs
throughout the entire control system via a time strobe signal to provide accurate time
synchronization. The CPs, in turn, distribute the time strobe signal to connected
Fieldbus Modules, providing them with the data needed to timestamp discrete process
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variables, storing and communicating those values when required by the control
system.
To fully describe the impact of control system architecture on timestamp accuracy and
precision, four different configurations are presented in the figure:
Figure 2 - Configurations Describing the Impact Of Control System Architecture

On Timestamp Accuracy and Precision
In each of these four configurations, a single process event is read by two different I/O
channels, to better depict how the various architectures affect SOE timestamp
precision.
Table 2 - Configurations Describing the Impact Of Control System Architecture

On Timestamp Accuracy and Precision
Configuration Configuration Type Description

No.
1 SOE points on the same FBM Sample Rate, the sample
Fieldbus Module rate of an SOE I/O channel, is 1
ms. Fieldbus Modules may
sample data at any time within
the 1 ms period, relative to
each other.
2 SOE points on two Fieldbus In the time between time synch
Modules on the same fieldbus updates from the CP, Fieldbus
Module internal time can drift
0.5 ms, creating a potential 1
ms variation between multiple
Fieldbus Modules on the same
CP, referred to as the FBM
Design Tolerance.
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On Timestamp Accuracy and Precision (Continued)
Configuration Configuration Type Description

No.
3 SOE points on two Fieldbus The time synch signal from the
Modules on different fieldbuses CP to Fieldbus Modules is
on the same CP interrupt driven, providing a 0.5
ms variability of the time signal
between Fieldbus Modules,
otherwise known as the CP to
FBM Interrupt Latency.
4 SOE points on two Fieldbus In the time between time synch
Modules on different fieldbuses updates from GPS (which
on different CPs occur every minute), CP
internal time can drift 0.1 ms,
creating a potential of 0.2 ms
between multiple CPs, referred
to as the CP Design
Tolerance.
SOE timestamp precision is the sum of the tolerances of the various components. The
precision is a function of the 1.0 ms resolution of the SOE application, and the design
tolerance of the components of the system.
When a single process event is read by two Fieldbus Modules spanning multiple CPs,
the maximum timestamp difference between them can be up to 2.7 ms. However, due
to the 1.0 ms resolution of the SOE application, the maximum difference between
those two Fieldbus Module timestamps will be reported as up to 3.0 ms, as depicted in
the table:
Table 3 - Maximum Timestamp Difference
Same Different Different Different

Fieldbus Fieldbus Fieldbus Fieldbus
Module Modules Modules Modules
Same Different Different
Fieldbus Fieldbus Fieldbus
Same CP Different CPs
CP Design N/A N/A N/A 0.2 ms
Tolerance
CP to FBM N/A 0.5 ms 0.5 ms 0.5 ms
Latency
FBM Design N/A 1.0 ms 1.0 ms 1.0 ms
Tolerance
FBM Sample 1.0 ms 1.0 ms 1.0 ms 1.0 ms
Rate
Timestamp 1.0 ms 2.5 ms 2.5 ms 2.7 ms
Precision
(sum of above
components)
Total Precision 1.0 ms 3.0 ms 3.0 ms 3.0 ms
with SOE
Application
Resolution
In summary, the least optimal case SOE precision available within a Foxboro DCS
control system is:
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• For a single Fieldbus Module, the least optimal case reported SOE timestamp
precision is 1.0 ms.
• For multiple Fieldbus Modules, the least optimal case reported SOE timestamp
precision reading the same process event on different I/O channels is 3.0 ms.
NOTE: When supporting Sequence of Events, ac signals coming into SOE points
cannot be synchronized in the precision depicted in the table, as dc-based signals
can. The ac SOE points will have a delay of ~8-20 ms due to the 50 or 60 Hz ac
waveform.
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Chapter 2: Configuring the Time Synchronization

System
Backup Configurations
For the Master TimeKeeper to continue functioning after a detected failure of the
station where the Master TimeKeeper is running, there are backup configurations to
allow another station to take over as Master TimeKeeper.
Backup configurations provide module redundancy for the TimeKeeper subsystem.
The difference between the configurations is the type of MTK (external source versus
internal source) for the primary MTK station and the backup MTK station.
The Foxboro DCS system configurators (Control Editors, SysDef, or IACC) configure
the system such that only one supported workstation or server is designated as the
primary Master TimeKeeper and optionally one workstation or server as backup.
Software installation places configuration files on each workstation or server, such
that each station can detect whether or not it is the primary, backup or a possible
Master TimeKeeper (workstation or server) and whether the primary and backup have
a GPS receiver.
The table shows examples of the backup configurations supported by the TimeKeeper
subsystem.
Table 4 - Master TimeKeeper Options and Backup Configurations
Configuration Workstation or Timekeeper Time Source

Server Configuration Requirements
1 Primary MTK GPS Time Strobe
Generator installed
Backup MTK GPS Time Strobe
Generator installed
Additional Backup Internal Clock None
MTKs
2 Primary MTK GPS Time Strobe
Generator installed
Backup MTK NTP 1 to 3 External NTP
Sources
MTKs
3 Primary MTK NTP 1 to 3 External NTP
Sources
Backup MTK NTP 1 to 3 External NTP
Sources
MTKs
4 Primary MTK NTP 1 to 3 External NTP
Sources
Backup MTK Internal Clock None
MTKs
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Table 4 - Master TimeKeeper Options and Backup Configurations (Continued)
Configuration Workstation or Timekeeper Time Source

Server Configuration Requirements
5 Primary MTK Internal Clock None
Backup MTK Internal Clock None
MTKs
Takeover Strategy for Time Strobe Distribution

If the primary MTK fails, the backup strategy provides for a new supported workstation
or server to take over as the active MTK.
Backup Configuration 1, page 21 and Backup Configuration 2, page 22 show the
basic hardware components and connections for distributing the time strobe for each
of the backup configurations listed in Master TimeKeeper Options and Backup
Configurations, page 20. Each configuration has a slightly different takeover strategy
because each configuration has different hardware capability.
Takeover Strategy for Backup Configuration 1

In this configuration, the Primary MTK and first backup MTK are both EXT SRC MTKs.
Figure 3 - Backup Configuration 1
Primary MTK First Backup MTK

(EXT SRC) (EXT SRC)
GPS GPS
Pulse Pulse
Generator Generator
Time Strobe Converters
Port B A Port B A Port B A Port B

A
Sync Pulsed Sync Pulsed Sync Pulsed Sync Pulsed
Station Station Station Station
Enclosure with several Sync Pulsed Stations
Legend
Sync Pulse from Primary MTK
Sync Pulse from Backup MTK
In the event of a detected failure of the GPS on the primary EXT SRC MTK, the MTK
function automatically switches to the backup if it has a functioning GPS. When the
GPS on the primary recovers, the primary automatically takes over as the MTK. If the
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primary has a detected station failure, the MTK function automatically switches to the
configured backup EXT SRC MTK. If the GPS fails on the backup while running as the
MTK, it continues as the MTK. If the backup station fails while running as the MTK,
any available workstation or server operates as an INT SRC MTK. When the backup
restarts it automatically takes over as the MTK if the primary is not running. When the
primary restarts, it takes over as the MTK.
The primary MTK, which has a GPS receiver, provides the sync pulses to port A on
the Sync Pulsed Stations. Under normal conditions, they listen on port A.
The first backup MTK, which also has a GPS receiver, provides the sync pulse (even
while in backup mode) to port B on the Sync Pulsed Stations.
If a control station cannot sense a time strobe on port A, it uses the time strobe on port
B.

In this configuration, the primary MTK is an EXT SRC MTK, and the backup MTKs are
INT SRC MTKs.
Figure 4 - Backup Configuration 2
Primary MTK First Backup MTK

(EXT SRC) (INT SRC)
GPS
Pulse
Generator
Time Sync Converters
Port B A Port B A Port B A Port B

A
Sync Pulsed Sync Pulsed Sync Pulsed Sync Pulsed
Station Station Station Station
Enclosure with several Sync Pulsed Stations
Legend
Sync Pulse from Primary MTK
In the event of a detected failure of the GPS on the primary EXT SRC MTK, the MTK
function remains on the primary. If the primary has a detected station failure, the MTK
function automatically switches to the configured backup INT SRC MTK. If the backup
station has a detected failure while running as the MTK, any available workstation or
server operates as an INT SRC MTK. When the backup restarts it automatically takes
over as the MTK, if the primary is not running. When the primary restarts, it takes over
as the MTK.
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In this configuration all the MTKs are INT SRC MTKs.
In the event of a detected station failure of the primary INT SRC MTK, in this
configuration the Master TimeKeeper function automatically moves to the configured
backup INT SRC MTK. If the backup fails, any available workstation or server
operates as an internal source Master TimeKeeper. When the primary MTK restarts, it
automatically takes over.
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Chapter 3: Understanding the Time Synchronization

Hardware
The optional time strobe (that is, time pulse) is distributed once every 5 seconds via
the hardware described in this section. The Master TimeKeeper station, once every
minute, informs each of the distributed controllers, in advance, what the time will be
when the controllers receive the next time strobe.
An MTK maintains the time source and distributes the system time to all other stations
on the application network. The Master TimeKeeper resides in any supported
workstation or server. An MTK maintains the time source and distributes an accurate
time strobe pulse to sync pulsed stations. These sync pulsed stations are connected
via the Control Network, and the time strobe pulse, derived from a satellite GPS
system, allows for the accurate synchronization of all TDR/SOE Fieldbus Modules.
Hardware Modules
The hardware modules in the optional Time Synchronization system are the:
• GPS Antenna system
• Time Strobe Generator
• MTK modem
• Time Strobe Converters
• Optional Time Strobe Distribution Extenders
Time Strobe Network (Redundant System Shown), Hardware Overview, page 26
shows the hardware modules in a redundant time synchronization, time pulse
distribution system.
GPS Antenna System

The GPS provides the accuracy of the time strobe signal. It is derived from a GPS
satellite which transmits its position, altitude, and time. The Time Strobe Network
(TSN) described here distributes only the time information although the position and
altitude data are decoded within the Time Strobe Generator card.
The GPS receiver uses an omni-directional antenna to detect satellite signals that
specify the time and satellite position. The GPS receiver determines the antenna’s
position (longitude, latitude, and elevation) and the time by decoding the signals
simultaneously from at least four of the GPS satellites. When power is first applied,
the GPS receiver begins searching for the satellites. This process can take up to
fifteen minutes, as the receiver locates satellites, refines its position, and determines
which satellites to search for, through an iterative process. The receiver remembers
the last known position when power is turned off. This results in faster satellite
acquisition the next time power is turned on, if the antenna position is not changed.
The antenna system is an active module which needs a 12 V dc source of power. It
contains the GPS receiver and drives signals to the Time Strobe Generator card
through a copper cable [30 m (100 ft), maximum] and an optional fiber optic cable [2
km (6562 ft), maximum].
Wire Antenna Data Transmission

Copper wire is used to connect the antenna module with the MTK or copper-to-fiber
optic converter. The antenna system power is provided via the wire cable.
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Fiber Optic Antenna Data Transmission

If fiber optic transmission for connection between the antenna and the Time Strobe
Generator is used, a COTS copper-to-fiber transmitter and a COTS fiber-to-copper
receiver is used to convert the signals. Because the power for the antenna module
cannot be transmitted over the fiber optic cable, a 12 V dc source of power must be
provided at the copper-to-fiber optic transmitter end.
Time Strobe Generator (TSYNC Card)

The Time Strobe Generator is a PCIe card that resides in a supported station. This
card receives the antenna system’s output, provides time data to the station and
passes it through to the MTK modem. The MTK modem module connects to the Time
Strobe Generator card and modifies the card’s electrical time strobe outputs to drive
two fiber optic lines.
The PCI card (Time Strobe Generator) has the facility to maintain the stream of time
strobe signals even if it does not receive signals from the GPS antenna system. It
reverts to a highly accurate internal clock if the GPS signals are not available.
MTK Modem
The PCIe card generates and transmits a periodic time pulse using RS-422 signal
levels. This signal is converted via the Master TimeKeeper Modem (MTK modem) for
long distance transmission, via two fiber optic outputs, to Time Strobe Converters
(TSC) or Time Strobe Distribution Extenders.
Multi-mode fiber (MMF) optic cable is used for the transmission of the time strobe
between the MTK modem and the Time Strobe Converter (TSC) modules or Time
Strobe Distribution Extender(s). This signal is suitable for long distance transmission
[up to 2 km (6562 ft) for a single cable segment] to various enclosures throughout the
plant which house devices being synchronized.
Time Strobe Distribution Extender

Two optional Time Strobe Distribution Extenders are available to distribute the time
strobe from the MTK modem to multiple locations within a plant. The extenders use
fiber optic cable for long distance transmission to the various enclosures which house
the sync pulsed stations:
• RH100AM - Time Strobe Distribution Extender with seven MMF-compatible ports;
one for the GPS time pulse input, and six for the repeated time pulse outputs.
This MMF-compatible extender can be daisy-chained to other MMF-compatible
extenders, or can connect directly to the MMF-compatible Time Strobe
Converters (RH972KA).
• RH100AN - Time Strobe Distribution Extender with one MMF-compatible port for
the GPS time pulse input, and six SMF-compatible ports for the repeated time
pulse outputs. This SMF-compatible extender can connect its outputs only to the
SMF-compatible Time Strobe Converters (RH973BW).
One Time Strobe extender can distribute the time strobe to up to six TSCs (usually
one per enclosure). MMF cabling supports up to 2 km (6562 ft) in a simplex fiber optic
cable segment. SMF cabling supports up to 10 km (6.2 mi) in a simplex fiber optic
cable segment. The number of fiber optic cable segments are not limited. Multimode
fiber optic cables greater than 50 m (164 ft) are customer-supplied. All single-mode
fiber optic cables are customer-supplied.
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Figure 5 - Time Strobe Network (Redundant System Shown), Hardware

Overview
. . . .
12 V dc GPS GPS
12 V dc
Receiver Receiver
Active MTK 1st Backup MTK

(EXT SRC) (EXT SRC)
Optional
MTK Time Strobe Time Strobe MTK

Modem Generator Generator Modem
Time Strobe Or Or Station Station Or Time Strobe

Or
Time Strobe Extender Time Strobe Extender Time Strobe Extender Time Strobe Extender
6 6 6 6
Time Strobe Time Strobe
Time Time
Strobe Strobe
To To
Downstream Time Strobe Time Strobe
Downstream
TSCs Converter A Converter B
TSCs
To Next To Next
Baseplate/Nest Baseplate/Nest
FCP280/FCP270 or ZCP270, 1x8 or 2x8

FCM100Et Baseplates Mounting Structure
A Port B A Port B A Port B A Port B

FCM100Et FCM100Et
or FCP280/ or FCP280/ ZCP270 ZCP270
FCP270 FCP270
Enclosure
Time Strobe Converter

Two types of Time Strobe Converters (TSCs) provide the conversion and connection
of the accurate time strobe pulse from a Master TimeKeeper station to the controller
stations. Mounted inside the enclosure, the TSC transforms the fiber time strobe
signal to eight copper RS-422 differential output signals. The TSC module is mounted
in an enclosure containing the controller stations.
Up to fifty (50) TSCs can be interconnected using the same power supply
connections. However, additional TSCs can be linked together to communicate with
one another.
A non-redundant MTK system uses a single TSC module to provide time strobe
signals for up to eight baseplates or controller stations within a single enclosure. The
TSC provides a MMF, simplex fiber cable output for daisy chaining to another TSC, up
to 2 km (6562 ft) in a simplex fiber optic cable segment, the number of fiber optic cable
segments are not limited. If more than eight controllers requiring time strobe inputs
are housed in an enclosure, you must install more than one TSC module in the
enclosure. The TSC modules are connected in daisy chain configuration within the
enclosure.
Two types of TSCs are available, depending on the type of input fiber optic cable for
the time strobe pulse:
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• RH972KA - Time Strobe Converter with one MMF input/one MMF output, used
with the Extended Time Strobe Network (discussed below).
• RH973BW - Time Strobe Converter with one SMF input/one MMF output, used
with the Site-Wide Time Strobe Network (discussed below).
Two Master TimeKeepers are allowed, primary and backup (optional redundant MTK
functionality), each providing their time strobe signals to the sync pulsed stations.
Both MTKs use an independent PCI-bus based Time Strobe Generator card. Two
TSC modules are used for connecting controller stations to primary and secondary
MTK stations, as shown in Time Strobe Network (Redundant System Shown),
Hardware Overview, page 26. In a redundant time strobe distribution system, any
single TSC module can be removed without affecting the other path of the time strobe
signal to the controller stations. TSC modules can be withdrawn/replaced while the
system is under power.
NOTE: When an external MTK (GPS) station loses connection to its antenna, the
LEDs on its Time Strobe Converter (TSC) blink at a one second rate. System time
is not affected by this and the normal sync pulse rate of five seconds is restored
on power recovery.
Distribution Network Configurations (EXT SRC MTK Only)

In an EXT SRC MTK system, the TimeKeeper subsystem can distribute the data and
time messages through one of three network configurations, discussed below.
Direct Connect Extended Time Strobe Network (Without Extenders)

In this network configuration, the Master TimeKeeper modem sends the GPS time
pulses directly to up to two Time Strobe Converters (TSCs) over 2 km (1.2 mi) multi-
mode fiber optic (MMF), simplex cables. The TSCs send the time pulses to the
appropriate controllers over copper cables, as well as to other TSCs daisy-chained to
them via MMF cables.
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Figure 6 - Direct Connect Extended Time Strobe Network Without Extenders

(Non-redundant Shown)
Optional
12 V dc GPS Fiber-to-Copper
Receiver or Converter
15-pin to 8-pin
Mini-DIN Adapter Copper Cable MMF Cable
Time Copper Cable Time
30 m (100 ft) 2 km (6562 ft)
Strobe Master max. 49 m (160 ft) max. Strobe
max.
To Time To
Downstream Keeper Fiber-to-Copper Downstream
TSCs (EXT SRC) Converter TSCs
Station
or
MMF Cable GPS MMF Cable
Plugin 12 V dc MTK
2 km (6562 ft) 2 km (6562 ft)
max. Card Modem max.
“STATION” Port
Enclosure Enclosure
MMF, Simplex Cable 2 km (6562 ft) max.
MMF Time MMF Time

Strobe RS-422 Time Strobe RS-422 Time Strobe Strobe
Converter To Next Baseplate/Nest To Next Baseplate/Nest Converter
(RH972KA) In Same Enclosure In Same Enclosure (RH972KA)
ZCP270, 1x8 or 2x8 Mounting Structure

FCP280, or FCP270
FCP280, FCP270 or FCM100Et Baseplate

A
RS-422
FCM100Et
Time Strobe
Port B
RS-422
Port
Time Strobe
ZCP270
B
Control Network
A
FCP280, or FCP270
A
FCM100Et
Port B
Timestamp/Data Distribution Via Ethernet
Port
ZCP270
B
A
Extended Time Strobe Network with Extenders
In this network configuration, the Master TimeKeeper modem uses multi-mode fiber
optic (MMF) cables and MMF-compatible Time Strobe Distribution Extenders to
multiply and distribute the GPS time pulses to up to six TSCs. The GPS time pulse is
sent to a MMF-compatible extender (RH100AM), which distributes the time pulses to
other MMF-compatible extenders or MMF-input TSCs. These TSCs can daisy-chain
the optical pulse to other MMF-compatible TSCs over MMF cable. With their eight RS-
422 copper time strobe outputs, they connect to local controllers. Each MMF
connection (extender-to-extender, extender-to-TSC, TSC-to-TSC) can be up to 2 km
(1.2 mi) in length.
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Figure 7 - Extended Time Strobe Network With Extenders (Non-redundant

Shown)
Optional
or Converter
Receiver
15-pin to 8-pin
Copper Cable
30 m (100 ft) 2 km (6562 ft)
Master max. 49 m (160 ft) max.
max.
Time
Keeper Fiber-to-Copper
(EXT SRC) Converter
Time Station Time
Strobe or Strobe
GPS To Other
To 12 V dc To
Plugin MTK Extenders/
Downstream Downstream
Card Modem MMF TSCs
TSCs TSCs
“STATION” Port
MMF Cable MMF Time Strobe MMF Cable MMF Cable

2 km (6562 ft) Distribution Extender 2 km (6562 ft) 2 km (6562 ft)
max. max. max.
(RH100AM)
MMF Cable
Enclosure 2 km (6562 ft) Enclosure
max. To Other
MMF Time Extenders/ MMF Time
Strobe MMF TSCs Strobe
Converter Converter
(RH972KA) RS-422 Time Strobe RS-422 Time Strobe To (RH972KA)
To Next Baseplate/Nest Next Baseplate/Nest
In Same Enclosure In Same Enclosure
FCP280/270 or FCM100Et Baseplate

or FCP280/270
A Port B
FCM100Et
RS-422
Port B
Time Strobe RS-422
ZCP270
Time Strobe
Control Network
A
A
FCM100Et or
FCP280/270
Port B
Port
ZCP270
B
Site-Wide Time Strobe Network

In this network configuration, the Master TimeKeeper modem sends the GPS time
pulses to Time Strobe Distribution Extenders (RH100AN) via MMF cables in the same
manner as the Extended Time Strobe Network. In contrast, the SMF outputs of this
extender distribute the time pulses to six remote SMF-input TSCs (RH973BW) over
SMF cables, which can range up to 10 km (6.2 mi), instead of MMF cables which are
limited to 2 km (1.2 mi). The SMF-input TSCs also have a single MMF-compatible
output port so they can forward the time pulse to a downstream MMF-input TSC via
MMF cables. Each MMF connection (TSC-to-TSC) can be up to 2 km (1.2 mi) in
length.
This configuration is optimal for an expansive plant, where timestamps must be
distributed to small clusters apart from the central control room.
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Figure 8 - Site-Wide Time Strobe Network (Non-Redundant Shown)
Optional
Receiver or Converter
15-pin to 8-pin
Copper Cable
30 m (100 ft) 2 km (6562 ft)
Master max. 49 m (160 ft) max.
max.
Time
Keeper Fiber-to-Copper
Time (EXT SRC) Converter Time
Strobe Station Strobe
To or To
GPS To Other
Downstream 12 V dc Downstream
Plugin MTK MMF Extenders/
MMF TSCs MMF TSCs
Card Modem MMF TSCs
(RH972KA) (RH972KA)
“STATION” Port
MMF Cable SMF Time Strobe MMF Cable MMF Cable

2 km (6562 ft) Distribution Extender 2 km (6562 ft) 2 km (6562 ft)
max. max. max.
(RH100AN)
SMF Cable
Enclosure 10 km (6.2 mi) Enclosure
SMF Cable
max. To Other 10 km (6.2 mi)
SMF Time SMF TSCs max. SMF Time
Strobe Strobe
Converter RS-422 Time Strobe RS-422 Time Strobe To Converter
(RH973BW) To Next Baseplate/Nest Next Baseplate/Nest (RH973BW)
In Same Enclosure In Same Enclosure

FCP280 or FCP270
FCP280, FCP270, or FCM100Et Baseplate

A
FCM100Et
RS-422
Port B
Time Strobe
Port
RS-422
ZCP270
Time Strobe
B
Control Network
A
FCP280 or FCP270
A
FCM100Et
Port B
Port
ZCP270
B
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Equipment Locations
Time Strobe Pulse Distribution
For the Extended Time Strobe Network, a single fiber of 62.5/125 micron, multi-mode
(MMF) fiber with ST connectors is needed for the time strobe pulse distribution. For
the Site-Wide Time Strobe Network, a single fiber of 9/125 micron, single-mode (SMF)
fiber with ST connectors is needed as discussed in Site-Wide Time Strobe Network,
page 29.
Connection between the MTK modem and the TSC module or the Time Strobe
Distribution Extender, and between TSC modules is made with a single MMF cable [2
km (6562 ft) maximum] with ST-type connectors. The MTK modem has two ST-type
fiber outputs to allow connection to up to two MMF-compatible TSC modules or two
MMF-compatible Time Strobe Distribution Extenders. These extenders (RH100AM)
may connect to additional MMF-compatible extenders over MMF cable. There is no
limit to the number of fiber optic cable segments that can be daisy chained except that
each segment length cannot exceed 2 km (6562 ft).
In the Site-Wide Time Strobe Network, the SMF-output extenders connect to up to six
of the SMF-compatible TSC modules (RH973BW) over SMF cable [10 km (6.2)
maximum]. The MMF inputs of the RH100AN SMF-output extenders only support
MMF cables (from the MTK modem). Therefore, SMF-output extenders cannot be
daisy-chained together.
Both types of TSC modules are daisy-chained to downstream MMF-input TSCs by
connecting an MMF cable from the output of one to the input of the next. There is no
limit to the number of fiber optic cable segments that can be daisy chained except that
each segment length cannot exceed 2 km (6562 ft). MMF outputs from a TSC module
can be input into an MMF-compatible Time Strobe Distribution Extender.
In a system with ZCP270s, both the ZCP270 and its associated FCM100Ets must
receive a time strobe signal to synchronize the time within 1-3 milliseconds as per
Timestamp Accuracy and Precision of SOE Data, page 16.
NOTE: For workstation or server installation, see the applicable station’s User
Guide included with your workstation or server.
The equipment used for generation and distribution of the time strobe can be located
in the locations listed in the table.
Table 5 - Equipment Locations
Equipment Location Notes

GPS Antenna Outdoor Within 30 m (100 ft) of the Time Strobe
Generator PCIe card or copper wire-to-fiber
converter. When using the copper wire-to-
fiber converter, the antenna cable must be
run inside metal conduit and the conduit
must be grounded. Customer is responsible
for supplying, installing and grounding metal
conduit. See Installing GPS Antenna/
Receiver, page 52 and Installing GPS Fiber
Optic Isolator, page 54.
Optional - Copper to Fiber Indoor or Sheltered Enclosure Shelf, table top, or enclosure mounted
Power Supply within 2 m (6 ft) of copper-to-fiber converter
and 2m (6 ft) of a power outlet
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Table 5 - Equipment Locations (Continued)
Equipment Location Notes

Optional - Copper to Fiber Indoor or Sheltered Enclosure Shelf, table top or enclosure mounted within
Transmitter 30 m (100 ft) of GPS antenna
Optional - Fiber to Copper Indoor Shelf or table top mounted within 3 m to 2
Receiver km (10 ft to 6562 ft) of copper-to-fiber
converter/transmitter and within 0.3 m (1 ft)
of MTK modem
MTK modem Indoor Connects to the back of the PCIe card using
a 0.3 m (1 ft) cable to a Windows station.
PCIe card Windows station Inserts into a specific PCIe slot in the station
Time Strobe Converter (MMF- Inside enclosure DIN rail or shelf mounted within 3 m to 2 km
compatible) (10 ft to 6562 ft) of the MTK modem, or
MMF-compatible Time Strobe Distribution
Extender, or next enclosure and within 3 m
(10 ft) of controller or baseplate
Time Strobe Converter (SMF- Inside enclosure DIN rail or shelf mounted within 10 km (10 ft
compatible) to 6.2 mi) of the SMF-compatible Time
Strobe Distribution Extender.
Time Strobe Distribution Indoor or Sheltered Enclosure 19-inch rack or shelf mounted within 3 m to
Extender (MMF-compatible) 2 km (10 ft to 6562 ft) of the MTK modem or
TSC module or a daisy chain to another
MMF-compatible extender. Within 3 m to 2
km (10 ft to 6562 ft) of enclosures containing
Time Strobe Converter(s).
Time Strobe Distribution Indoor or Sheltered Enclosure 19-inch rack or shelf mounted within 3 m to
Extender (SMF-compatible) 2 km (10 ft to 6562 ft) of the MTK modem.
Within 10 km (10 ft to 6.2 mi) of enclosures
containing SMF-compatible Time Strobe
Converter(s).
Distances for Time Strobe Network Connections, page 34 shows the distances for
connecting the Time Strobe Generation equipment to control processors in a Foxboro
DCS or I/A Series system.
Equipment Size
Equipment sizes used for generation and distribution of the time strobe are listed in
the table.
Table 6 - Equipment Size
Equipment Size
GPS Antenna 147 mm (5.8 inch) diameter, 100 mm
(3.9 inch) high
Optional - Copper-to-Fiber Power 1.5 inch high, 4.0 inch deep, 2.0 inch
Supply wide (without connectors)
Optional - Copper-to- Fiber Transmitter 1.3 inch high, 4.5 inch deep, 3.5 inch
wide (without connectors)
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Table 6 - Equipment Size (Continued)
Equipment Size
Optional - Fiber-to- Copper Receiver 1.3 inch high, 4.5 inch deep, 3.5 inch
MTK Modem 1.0 inch high, 2.5 inch deep, 3.25 inch
Time Strobe Converter (any type) 1.5 inch high, 4.0 inch deep, 3.5 inch
Time Strobe Distribution Extender (any 1.75 inch high (1U), 7.5 inch deep, 16.8
type) inch wide (without connectors)
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Time Synchronization User’s Guide Chapter 4: Site Planning
Figure 9 - Distances for Time Strobe Network Connections
TIME STROBE NETWORK A TIME STROBE NETWORK B

REDUNDANT
Same as Time Strobe
Network A
Cable in
2 m (6 ft) Grounded
Conduit Antenna
30 m (100 ft)
Or
3 m to 2 km
(10 ft to 6562 ft) Optional
Cu-to-Fiber
Transmitter
Optional
Fiber-to-Cu
Receiver
Or
Power 0.3m (1 ft)
Supply
MTK Modem
Enclosure 1
1 m to 3m 1 m to 3m
(3 to 10 ft) (3 to 10 ft)
Station
Or
3 m to 2 km ZCP,
(10 to 6562 ft) FCM,
FCP TSC
TSC
Or
3 m to 2 km Enclosure 2
(10 to 6562 ft) Same as
Enclosure 1 To Next
Enclosure
3 m to 2km
(10 to 6562 ft)
Optional Time TSC
Strobe Extender 3 m to 2 km
(10 to 6562 ft)
To Enclosures Optional Time

3 m to 2 km Strobe Extenders For Network B
(10 to 6562 ft) Same As Network A
To Enclosures
Over MMF Cable:
3 m to 2 km
(10 to 6732 ft)
Over SMF Cable:
3 m to 10 km
(10 to 6.2 mi)
Functional and Environmental Considerations

All equipment, except for the GPS antenna, is specified to operate in either a
computer room or a control room with class G1 (mild) rating code (ISA® Standard
S71.04). The GPS antenna is specified to operate outdoors.
For the standard Time Strobe Network component specifications (such as, operating
temperature range, contamination class), see the Product Specification Sheet Time
Synchronization Equipment (PSS 41H-4TIMESNC).
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Hardware Performance
Time Strobe Communication Rates
The Time Strobe pulse width is 1 msec. The default rate of the time strobe signal is
one pulse per five seconds. This time strobe signal is received and re-transmitted
through the Time Strobe Network.
Transmission Delays
The time strobe signal delay through a single TSC module is less than 1 microsecond
per each TSC. The propagation through the fiber is 5 microseconds per km.
The MTK modem contributes a 100 nsec signal propagation delay.
Fiber Optic Power Budget

Multi-mode Fiber Optic Links
The multi-mode fiber output power of both the MTK modem and the TSC is a
minimum of -20 dbm. Both use 850 nm devices. The TSC uses a standard 10BASE-
FL fiber transmitter and receiver. The receiver sensitivity of the TSC is -32 dbm,
providing an optical power budget of 12 db. The loss from 2 km of 62.2/125 micron,
multi mode fiber is 7 db. Therefore, the system has a margin of 5 db on each 2 km link
for connectors and patch panels.
Single-mode Fiber Optic Links

The single-mode fiber output power budget of the extender is 8 dB. A 10 km (6.2 mi)
length of single-mode fiber optic cable has a loss of 3.5 dB, leaving a margin of 4.5 dB
for connection losses and patch panels.
Certifications
For the Time Strobe Network certifications, see the Product Specification Sheet Time
Synchronization Equipment (PSS 41H-4TIMESNC).
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Time Synchronization User’s Guide Chapter 5: Installing TSYNC Card
Chapter 5: Installing TSYNC Card

Procedures and Parts Required for Installing GPS Software
and PCIe Card
The PCIe card is ordered separately, as part of a kit, and must be installed into a
specified slot for the workstation or server (in the applicable station’s User Guide).
You only install the PCIe card(s) into the primary and backup Master TimeKeeper
stations as configured for MTK in the system configurators (Control Editors or
SysDef). Install the PCIe card and Time Card Driver in sequence using these notes:
1. The TSYNC PCIe card is supported on these stations:
• Z420, Z440, Z4 G4 or later models of workstations running Windows 10
• DL380 Gen10 or later models of servers running Windows Server 2016
• It is not supported in Virtual Machines or on any other hardware platforms or
any other Windows operating systems.
2. See the appropriate documentation supplied with your station for detailed
installation instructions. These instructions may vary from the instructions
provided here.
3. If the Control Core Services software is running, shut down the software before
installing the PCIe card (see Turning Off Control Core Services Software, page
37). Power off the station.
4. Replace the shorter PCIe card bracket that comes installed on the new TSYNC
PCIe card with the longer bracket that will fit into the appropriate slot of the host
station (see Installing the PCI Card, page 130).
5. Install the PCIe card into the primary and backup stations (see Installing the PCIe
Card, page 38 and to the appropriate documentation supplied with your station
for detailed installation procedures).
6. Install the Spectracom® TSYNC-PCIe GPS System media which accompanies
the PCIe time card on the primary and backup stations (see Installing the Time
Card Driver and Control Utility, page 41).
7. If required, install the Spectracom TSYNC-PCIe Control Utility and execute the
desired utility (see Installing the Time Card Driver and Control Utility, page 41).
8. Check to see if a newer version of System Timekeeper software is available on
the GCS website for your version of Control Core Services software: https://
pasupport.schneider-electric.com (registration required)
9. If required, start up the system software (see Turning On Control Core Services
Software, page 51, or the appropriate documentation supplied with your station
for detailed hardware/software procedures).
Upgrading Time Synchronization System from Windows 7 to

Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016
Master TimeKeeper stations at Windows 7 can be upgraded to Windows 10 or
Windows Server 2016 per the procedures and system requirements included in the
applicable station’s User Guide included with your station. Master TimeKeeper
stations that do not meet upgrade requirements can be replaced with a current
station. In both scenarios, the existing Acutime Gold and Acutime GG GPS antenna
products are compatible with the TSYNC GPS PCIe card, which must be installed to
support the use of Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016.
Users migrating from Windows 7 to Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016 must install
the TSYNC card included in kit K0204AZ. Users who also utilize time strobe and
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connection to MTK Modems must also install additional equipment RH100NJ and
RH100MX as shown in the figure.
Figure 10 - Time Synchronization Connections
A best practice is to reduce the strain on the 8 pin Mini-DIN connector with a tie wrap
or by another method.
Figure 11 - MTK Modem Connections with IRIG B Input/Output
Turning Off Control Core Services Software

If the system software is running and you are installing the PCIe card in a supported
Control Core Services station, shut down the system software before starting the PCIe
card installation.
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1. Navigate to Start > Windows System > Control Panel > System and Security
> Foxboro Evo Startup Options.
2. Select the corresponding Autologon or Manual Logon option from the I/A Series
Off group.
3. Click OK and restart the station.
At this point, depending on the version and configuration of the station software, a
user name, password, and possibly a domain name may need to be entered. After
entering in the credentials for the Autologon account, if they are accepted, the
Autologon configuration will be complete.
Installing the PCIe Card

The PCIe card is ordered separately and must be installed into the slot specified for
the station.
You install the PCIe card into only the primary and backup Master TimeKeeper
workstations as configured for MTK in System Definition.
NOTICE
POTENTIAL LOSS OF DATA
Always power down the host computer before installing or removing any hardware.
Consider the effects on process control before powering down the equipment.
1. Power down the station.
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2. Confirm the jumper in the new TSYNC PCIe card is in the position shown in the
figure.
Figure 12 - TSYNC PCIe Card Jumper
Jumper should be here
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3. Replace the shorter PCIe card bracket that comes installed on the new TSYNC
PCIe card with the longer bracket that will fit into the appropriate slot of the host
station. This requires a #1 Phillips head screwdriver, and a 1/8-inch nut driver or
open-end wrench.
a. Follow these recommendations.
• Before installing a PCB or other electronic component, discharge static
buildup by touching the metal frame of the computer/server chassis with
one hand, and the protective antistatic bag containing the board with the
other hand. Open the protective bag only after static buildup has been
safely discharged.
• Use a grounded wrist strap to prevent static discharge.
• Put components and PCBs back into their antistatic bags, while not in
use.
• Make sure the unit's chassis, its power supply, and main components
are electrically connected to one another, so as to allow reliable
grounding (if applicable).
• Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing.
• Handle PCBs on their edges only; avoid touching electronic components
or contacts. If you have to handle a chip, avoid touching its pins.
b. Use the Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the Phillips-head screw
securing the bracket to the TSYNC-PCIe board.
c. Using the 1/8-inch nut driver, remove the two jack screws from the 25-pin
connector. The half-height bracket can now be removed from the TSYNC-
PCIe board.
d. Install the full-height bracket. Replace the jack screws on the 25-pin
connector. It may be desirable to install the Phillips-head screw finger-tight,
then the jack screws, before completely tightening the Phillips-head screw.
Also, be careful to seat the jack screws fully in the holes in the full-height
bracket, or the breakout cable will not attach properly to the 25-pin connector
when the cable is connected to the board for operation.
A best practice is to reduce the strain on the 8–pin Mini-DIN connector with a
tie wrap or by another method.
e. Reconnect the Phillips-head screw to secure the bracket on the board.
4. Install the PCIe card in the Windows station.
See the applicable station’s User Guide supplied with your station for determining
the time cards I/O slot information.
5. Proceed to Installing the Time Card Driver and Control Utility, page 41.
NOTE: For replacement procedures for this PCIe card, see Replacing
Components, page 89.
GPS Antennas
There are three versions of Trimble Acutime antennas supported by the GPS PCIe
TSync card:
• Acutime Gold
• Acutime GG
• Acutime 360
The table provides the corresponding Trimble part numbers that can be used to
identify the antenna in use.
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Table 7 - Trimble Acutime Antennas
Trimble Description Trimble Part Number Dimensions

Acutime Gold 55238-00 3.74" D, 2.85" H
Acutime GG 92626-00 3.74" D, 2.85" H
Acutime 360 106406-00 3.74" D, 2.85" H
The figure identifies these antennas.
Figure 13 - Acutime 360, Acutime GG, and Acutime Gold Antennas
Installing the Time Card Driver and Control Utility

These notes apply to installing the Time Card driver and Control Utility.
• Install the Time Card driver and Control Utility only on supported workstations
with Control Core Services software v9.4 or later and supported servers with
Control Core Services software v9.5 or later.
• Install the Time Card driver and Control Utility only on supported stations with the
Spectracom time card already installed
• Prior to installing the time card driver and control utility software, the Control Core
Services software must be shut down.
To complete the installation, install the control utility application and the driver for the
Spectracom time card that was included on the media that was delivered with the
PCIe time card. If your system has a time card, the Windows operating system must
recognize that the card is installed in the computer before you are allowed to install
the card’s driver.
Install the time card’s driver before Control Core Services software installation, if
possible. Otherwise, make sure you shut down the Control Core Services software
before installing the PCIe card (see Turning Off Control Core Services Software, page
37).
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Prior to installing the driver, the Spectracom time card appears on selecting the
Device Manager node, under Other Devices as PCI Communications
Synchronization plus Time and Frequency Test/Measurement Controller.
To view the Device Manager, click Start and in the Search field, type Device. From
the list that appears, select Device Manager under Best Match. The Device Manager
appears.
Installing Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016 Time Card Driver and Utility
These sections describe how to install the Spectracom Time Card driver and the
Spectracom TSYNC-PCIe Control Utility on stations with the Windows 10 or Windows
Server 2016 operating system.
Installing the Spectracom Time Card Driver

The table identifies the driver version of the Spectracom Time Card driver and CD
media used for installation.
Table 8 - Spectracom Time Card Driver Version for Windows 10 or Windows

Server 2016
Spectracom Time Card Spectracom Time Card Foxboro CD Part

Type Driver Version Number
TSYNC PCIe V3.2.1 K0177CT
Before you can install the card’s driver, the Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016
operating system must recognize that the card is installed in the station.
Install the Time Card's driver and Control Utility software before Control Core Services
software installation. Otherwise, make sure you shut down the Control Core Services
software before installing the PCIe card (see Turning Off Control Core Services
Software, page 37).
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Installing the Spectracom TSYNC PCIe Driver and Control Utility
1. Insert the CD, part number K0177CT, containing the Spectracom driver V3.2.1 in
the CD/DVD drive. If the Autoplay wizard appears, click Cancel and proceed to
Step 2.
2. Right-click Start and select File Explorer. In File Explorer, browse to the CD/
DVD drive and double-click Setup.exe.
3. The TSYNC PCI Setup dialog box appears. Click Install.
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4. The Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x64) dialog box dialog box
appears. Select the “I agree to the license terms and conditions” checkbox. Click
Install and click Close.
NOTE: Newer versions of the two redistributables above are included in the
Control Core Services v9.5 Day 0 installation. As a result, when installing the
driver after Control Core Services has been previously loaded, the install will
not succeed on Step 4 and Step 5. If the setup does not succeed, run the
Setup.msi application found in the same directory as the Setup.exe
application in Step 2. Setup.msi continues the installation starting with Step 6.
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5. The Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable (x86) dialog box dialog box
appears. Click Install and click Close.
6. Click Next at the TSync Driver Installation dialog box.
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7. Click Next at the TSYNC PCIe Select Installation Folder dialog box.
8. Click Next at the TSYNC PCIe Confirm Installation screen.
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9. Click Yes when prompted with “Do you want to allow the following program from
an unknown publisher to make changes to this computer?”
10. Click Next on the Welcome to the TSYNC PCI Driver Installer screen.
11. Click Install when prompted with “Would you like to install this device software?”
12. Click Finish on the “Finished installing TSYNC PCI Device” screen.
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13. Click Close at the TSync PCIe Installation Complete screen
14. Upon successful completion of the installation, the Spectracom Time Card will
appear under Timing Boards in the Device Manager.
Handling Tasks that Did Not Start

After a reboot with the system running, the supported station indicates “One or more
tasks failed to start” in a dialog box under this condition: if the station’s GPS and/or
Time strobe hardware options are configured to “Yes” in the System Definition
configuration, but the station is unable to communicate with the time-strobe generator
PCIe card.
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The table describes several scenarios where the station is unable to communicate
with the PCIe card.
Scenario Action
You have intentionally configured the Edit the /usr/fox/sp/tk.cfg file according
station’s GPS and/or Time strobe to the examples given in TimeKeeper
hardware options to “Yes” in the System Synchronization Failure at Boot Time,
Definition, and you have already page 87. After editing the file, reboot the
completed a committed installation of station. This file should be changed back
system software on the station, but the to its original content once a functioning
GPS PCIe card is not yet available for PCIe card is installed.
installation into the station.
You are unaware that the PCIe card has Edit the tk.cfg file as described in
failed in service, and you have rebooted TimeKeeper Synchronization Failure at
the station. Boot Time, page 87.
You have unintentionally configured the Using System Definition, configure the
station’s GPS and/or Time strobe GPS option to “No” and create a day-1
hardware options to “Yes” in System commit diskette, then re-commit the
Definition, but have no intention of using system.
this feature.
Executing the Spectracom TSync Control Utility

The Spectracom TSYNC card has a control utility that allows you to:
• Retrieve time information (Time Info)
• Retrieve Information to determine the quantity of synchronized satellites
• Retrieve the Sync State
This utility’s main purpose is to confirm that the GPS antenna is synchronized with the
GPS constellation. We do not recommend that you change the time or year via this
utility. The data shown will be updated based on data received from the GPS antenna.
This utility may be executed after the time strobe equipment has been installed. After
installing the time strobe equipment, if you shut down the Control Core Services
software, restart the software as described in Turning On Control Core Services
Software, page 51.
Some features of this utility do not work until the GPS antenna and its interconnecting
hardware to the GPS card has been installed as described in Installing Time Strobe
Generation Equipment, page 52.
To access the Spectracom TSYNC control utility on a supported workstation with
Windows 10, proceed with these steps:
1. Click Start and select Spectracom Corp.
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2. Select TSync Control Utility. If the dialog box appears, proceed to Step 3.
If you are asked to complete the install process again, click Cancel. Navigate to
C:\Program Files\Spectracom\TSYNC PCI\Control and double-click
TSyncGui.exe to start the TSync Control Utility.
The Select Timing Board dialog box appears.
3. In the Select Timing Board dialog box, select PCIe. If you desire to see a
demonstration of the utility, select DEMO.
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4. In the Select Timing Board dialog box, click OK.

The TSync Control Utility window appears.
At the top menu bar of the TSync control utility screen, click one of the menu
buttons to view parameters related to the GPS receiver date/time, satellite
position and other related GPS functions. For more information, see the
Spectracom documents supplied with kit K0204AY or K0204AX or at http://www.
spectracomcorp.
Installing Updated TimeKeeper Software

If you obtained a newer version of System Timekeeper software from the GCS
website (https://pasupport.schneider-electric.com (registration required)), review the
release notes included with the updated software and follow the “Installation
Procedure” section in these release notes.
Turning On Control Core Services Software

If required, after installing PCIe card and identifying the location of the driver software
for the PCIe card, start the Control Core Services software.
1. From the Start menu, open the Control Panel, click System and Security, and
select Foxboro Evo Startup Options.
2. Select the corresponding Autologon or Manual Logon option from the I/A
Series On group.
3. Click OK and then reboot the station.
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Installing Time Strobe Generation Equipment

The GPS antenna/receiver signals are transmitted via a copper cable or fiber optic
cable to a PCIe card in a host computer. Multiple kits are available to provide flexibility
in addressing time synchronization solutions:
• K0204AX is for a copper GPS antenna connection. The kit contains:
◦ GPS antenna/receiver (roof mounted assembly)
◦ 30 m (100 ft) of waterproof copper cable
◦ TSYNC PCIe card
◦ 15-pin D-Shell to 8-pin adapter cable
• K0204AY is for a fiber optic GPS antenna connection. The kit contains:
◦ TSYNC PCIe card
◦ Copper-to-fiber transmitter
◦ Power supply for copper-to-fiber transmitter
◦ Fiber-to-copper receiver
◦ 30 m (100 ft) of ‘ST’ to ‘ST’ fiber cable for indoor use
◦ 1.3 m (4.2 ft) copper cable to connect receiver to PCIe card
◦ 15-pin D Shell to 8-pin adapter cable
• K0204BB is for antenna spares/replacements. The kit contains:
◦ GPS/antenna/receiver (roof mounted assembly)
• K0204AZ is for spares/replacements or for users upgrading to a Windows 10 or
Windows Server 2016 system. The kit contains:
◦ TSYNC PCIe card
◦ 15-pin D-Shell to 8-pin adapter cable
Appendix A. Wiring Guide for Time Strobe Network Installation, page 91 provides
cabling diagrams for interconnecting the time synchronization network. Multiple
options are available for connecting the time synchronization equipment. The figures
in the Appendix illustrate the way in which the time strobe equipment can be
connected and lists the parts and cables necessary to accomplish the connections.
The next sections provide a brief physical description of the Time Strobe Generation
equipment and the installation procedure for each piece of the equipment. Systems
that have time strobe configured must install additional equipment as outlined in those
sections.
Installing GPS Antenna/Receiver

The GPS antenna is a mast (pole) mounted unit that is located outdoors (see figure).
The mounting threads are 1.0 inch ID, 14 turns per inch, straight (not tapered). It can
accept a 3/4 inch galvanized water pipe for a mast.
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Figure 14 - Antenna/Receiver Unit
Round 12-pin
Connector (under
Mast Antenna)
The GPS receiver and antenna are housed in a single unit. This unit must be mounted
outdoors with an unobstructed view of the sky, free of objects that could obstruct
satellite visibility from straight overhead to within 20 degrees of the horizon in all
directions. Obstructions that block a significant portion of the sky result in degraded
performance. The GPS receiver can track fewer than four satellites, which would
prevent it from obtaining time synchronization. To optimize timing accuracy, the GPS
receiver attempts to track satellites that are spread out as far as possible across the
sky. Best timing accuracy is obtained when the unit has a clear view of the entire sky
(for example, when the satellites being tracked are spread out as far apart as
possible).
The antenna must be mounted horizontally (the mast should not be more than 30
degrees off of vertical). When using a redundant Time Strobe Network, each antenna
must be at least 3m (10 ft) apart from each other.
Connection to the antenna unit is made with the supplied 12-conductor copper cable.
This cable brings power to the unit and conveys the serial (RS-422) communication
with one-pulse-per-second from the unit to the PCIe card. No RF signals are used in
the cable. The user is responsible for weatherproofing the cable connection.
The connector on the antenna end of the cable is a 12-pin round connector, 20 mm
(0.79 in) Outer Diameter (O.D) and the connector on the computer end of the cable is
a DB-15 connector, 46 mm (1.80 in) O.D.
For more information, see the vendors website http://www.spectracomcorp.com.
NOTE: The user is responsible for the installation and weather proofing of the
antenna connector and cable holes. When using the copper wire-to-fiber
converter, the antenna cable must be run inside metal conduit and the conduit
must be grounded. The user is responsible for supplying, installing and grounding
the metal conduit. The sequential steps for installing the antenna/receiver will vary
depending on the site requirements.
1. Mount the 3/4-inch mounting mast (pole) at the desired location.
2. Screw the antenna/receiver to the top of the thread on the 3/4-inch mast (pole).
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3. If you are connecting the antenna cable directly to the PCIe time synchronization
card (not installing a copper wire-to-fiber converter):
a. Run the antenna cable connector (round 12-pin connector) through a 20 mm
(0.79 in) diameter hole to the base of the antenna, or
b. Run the station cable connector (DB-15) through a 46 mm (1.80 in) diameter
hole to the location of the PCIe time synchronization card.
4. If you are installing a copper wire-to-fiber converter:
a. Install metal conduit from the base of the antenna to the copper wire-to-fiber
converter (see MTK Modem (RH972SB), page 56).
b. As you are installing the metal conduit run the antenna cable inside the metal
conduit.
c. Ground the metal conduit to building steel or other suitable ground.
5. Using a weatherproof compound (such as, marine putty), waterproof the entry
and exit holes for the antenna cable and/or the metal conduit.
6. Connect the round male 12-pin antenna cable connector to the female connector
at the base of the antenna.
7. Waterproof the 12-pin connector at the base of the antenna.
8. Connect the DB-15 connector to the PCIe time synchronization card or the fiber
optic isolator.
Installing GPS Fiber Optic Isolator

Fiber optic transmission is optionally used for isolation (eliminates the need for lighting
arrestors or other high voltage interferences) and/or to extend the distance, up to 2 km
(6562 ft), of the MTK host computer to the antenna. A COTS copper-to-fiber
transmitter and a fiber-to-copper receiver at the MTK host computer converts the
signals to its native electrical signals. Because the power for the antenna module
cannot be transmitted over the fiber optic cable, a 12 V dc source of power must be
provided for the copper-to-fiber transmitter (see figure). The copper-to-fiber
transmitter, fiber-to-copper receiver, and the power supply are shelf- or enclosure-
mounted. Shelf or other suitable mounting requirements are user supplied.
NOTE: When using the GPS Fiber Optic Isolator, the antenna cable must be run
inside metal conduit and the conduit must be grounded. The user is responsible
for supplying, installing and grounding the metal conduit. The sequential steps for
installing the GPS Fiber Optic Isolator components will vary depending on the site
requirements.
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Figure 15 - GPS Fiber Optic Isolator
Antenna Antenna Cable In Metal

Conduit and Grounded
Copper- Fiber-
to-Fiber to-Copper
Power Transmitter Receiver
Supply
1PPS To/From
GPS
Time
Sync
PCIe
Card
2.0 m (6 ft)
90 - 264 V ac Fiber Cable,
Data Up to 2 km (6562 ft) Data
1. Place the power supply and the copper-to-fiber transmitter in the desired location.
2. If not connected, connect the DB-15 connector from the antenna to the copper-to-
fiber transmitter.
3. Connect the power supply output cable to the copper-to-fiber transmitter.
4. Run the fiber cable from the copper-to-fiber transmitter to the fiber-to-copper
receiver. One hundred meters of indoor fiber optic cable is supplied with the GPS
Antenna/Receiver kit. For distances greater than 100 m (30ft) and less than 2 km
(6562 ft), as the customer, you must supply the appropriate cable.
5. Connect the fiber cable 1PPS and the DATA connectors to the copper-to-fiber
transmitter and connect the correct 1PPS and the DATA connectors to the fiber-
to-copper receiver.
6. Connect the power supply input cable to an ac source.
7. Run the MTK cable connector (DB-15 connector) from the fiber-to-copper
receiver to the location of PCIe time synchronization card and host computer.
8. Connect the DB-15 MTK cable connector to the fiber-to-copper receiver.
9. Connect the DB-15 cable connector to the TSYNC PCIe card via the DB15 to 8
Pin adapter cable.
Installing MTK Modem

The optional MTK modem connects to the back of the PCIe card in the station. This
connection is made via a short cable (RH100MX). The Mini-DIN8 connects to the 15
pin antenna feed. The 25-pin Micro connector on the back of the card connects to the
15-pin D-connector on the MTK Modem.
Signals from the station are passed through a female connector on the MTK modem
for connection to the antenna cable.
The MTK modem uses 12 V DC power from an external supply (RH100NJ). It
connects to the DB15 connector on the modem via a small split-off cable that is part of
RH100MX. Be aware that this external supply does not power the GPS antenna. The
GPS antenna power is supplied by the TSYNC PCIe card.
It has two ST-type fiber connectors to provide time strobe signals to two TSC
modules. A power-OK/Activity LED indicates acceptable dc power. It blinks for 0.1
seconds every 5 seconds when the time strobe pulse occurs.
B0700AQ, Rev AG 55
receive a time strobe signal to synchronize the time within 1-3 millisecond as per
Figure 16 - MTK Modem (RH972SB)
IRIG-B Input/Output
Time Strobe Outputs (2)

(Tx1 and Tx2) Fiber Optic
ST Connectors
PCIe
Card
Connector Power/Activity
Indicator
To install the MTK modem (RH972SB — supersedes P0972SB)

1. Place the MTK modem close to the station in the desired location.
2. After the PCIe card is installed (see Installing the PCIe Card, page 38), connect
the MTK modem output cable [RH100MX - 0.5 m (1 ft)] to the MTK modem and
the PCIe card as shown in Time Synchronization Connections, page 37. Tighten
the locking screws.
3. After the Time Strobe Converters (TSCs) are installed in their enclosures,
connect the MTK time strobe outputs (Tx1 and Tx2) directly to the TSCs using
MMF simplex cables with ST-type connectors, or indirectly through extenders,
described later in this chapter.
Installing Time Strobe Converter

These instructions apply to both the MMF-compatible Time Strobe Converter
(RH972KA) and the SMF-compatible Time Strobe Converter (RH973BW).
TSC Module Packaging

The TSC module mounts on a DIN rail or shelf mountable chassis assembly. Two ST-
type fiber connectors are used for fiber input (Rx) and output (Tx) connections to
daisy-chain to other TSCs or MMF-compatible extenders.
The MMF-compatible TSC (RH972KA) accepts 62.5/125 micron, multi-mode fiber
optic cable with ST-type connectors.
The SMF-compatible TSC (RH973BW) accepts user-supplied 9/125 micron, single-
mode fiber optic cable with ST-type connectors.
RH972KA accepts MMF cable inputs, and RH973BW accepts SMF cable inputs. Both
have MMF cable outputs.
Eight shielded RS-422 output ports provide eight connections to baseplates or ZCPs.
Two screw terminal power connections are provided for connecting +24 V dc input
power. Two additional power connections on the other terminal block are available for
connecting +24 V dc input power to another TSC module.
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Figure 17 - Time Strobe Converter (RH972KA and RH973BW)
Power Input Power Output

(-) (+)
Power Input Power Output

Time Strobe
(+) (-)
Outputs (8)
Strobe Output Strobe Input (Rx)

(Tx) - MMF Cable MMF for RH972KA
SMF for RH973BW
Rear View Front View
Grounding the Time Strobe Converter

Standard CAT5® Shielded Twisted Pair cable (STP) with four twisted pairs is used for
connecting Time Strobe Converter (TSC) modules to controllers. To provide noise and
transient voltage protection, the shield is connected to chassis ground in the module.
The TSC module must be connected to a frame ground in the enclosure. The signal
return is routed on pin 4. This return is required for the FCP280 or FCP270 connection
where it provides the common mode return for the RS-422 receiver. The shield of the
cable is not connected at the destination. It is common with the TSC case which has a
path to frame ground. The module is connected to the enclosure protective earth
ground via this mounting.
Installing the Time Strobe Converter

The RS-422 receiver. The shield of the cable is not connected at the destination. It is
common with the TSC case which has a path to frame ground. The module is
connected to the enclosure protective earth ground via this mounting.
Mounting Time Strobe Converter to DIN Rail

The TSC can be mounted on a standard DIN rail using a DIN rail clamp assembly. The
rail clamp allows mounting on either a vertical or horizontal rail. The figure shows the
DIN rail clamp.
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Figure 18 - Time Strobe Converter DIN Rail Clamp and Mounting Bracket
Assembly
Locking
Hex-Screw DIN Rail
Edge
Clamp
Installing the DIN Rail Claim to the TSC
1. Locate kit RH972VW.

2. Place the DIN rail clamp against the bottom of the TSC and insert the two screws
through the clamp into the TSC. Tighten the two screws.
Installing the TSC on a DIN Rail
1. Select a location for mounting the TSC on the DIN rail.

2. Loosen the locking screw so that the TSC can slide over the DIN rail.
3. Position and orient the TSC in the same position as it will be when installed on the
DIN rail (that is, horizontal or vertical).
4. Slide the TSC over the DIN rail, verifying that the TSC mounting bracket is over
the edge of the DIN rail.
5. Tighten the locking screw on the mounting bracket so that the TSC is locked to
the DIN rail.
6. Connect power to the TSC as described in Connecting Time Strobe to Power
Supply, page 60.
Mounting Time Strobe Converter to Chassis

The Time Strobe Converter can be mounted in a chassis assembly that is mounted on
a 19-inch rack in an enclosure. The chassis assembly is mounted between and on two
vertical 19-inch rails. The figure shows the chassis assembly mounted in an
enclosure.
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Figure 19 - Time Strobe Converter Chassis Mount
Chassis Mounting Chassis Mounting

Screws (2) TSC Mounting Screws (4) Screws (2)
Cable Guide
Mounting Holes
The Time Strobe Converter chassis assembly installation kit (P0926MZ) contains
these components:
Table 9 - Time Strobe Chassis Installation Components, Kit P0926MZ
Component (quantity) Part Number

Chassis Assembly P0926MZ
Cable Guides ws-1-01(20)
Screw, 8-32x1/4 pan head (4)
Screw, 4-40x1/4 pan head (8)
Brackets (4)
Installing the TSC Chassis Assembly

The hardware to install the TSC chassis assembly is supplied by the customer. The
TSC chassis mounting location and method of mounting may vary depending on the
customer application. To install the TSC chassis assembly:
1. Verify that there are at least 6 inches of vertical height available.
2. Align the four mounting holes in the chassis assembly to the 19-inch enclosure
rail at the desired mounting location.
3. Install four clip nuts over the appropriate holes on the enclosure rail.
4. Insert the chassis assembly against the enclosure rail and fasten, with four
screws, the chassis assembly to the enclosure rail.
B0700AQ, Rev AG 59
Installing the TSC
1. Using two 8-32x1/4 pan head screws connect one bracket to the front side of
each side of the time strobe converters.
Figure 20 - Attaching Time Strobe Converter Bracket
2. Insert the TSC module into the chassis assembly as shown in the figure. Insert
the mounting screws (2) on each side of the chassis assembly into the TSC.
Tighten the mounting screws.
3. Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 for a redundant TSC.
4. Install the plastic cable guides into the front edge of the chassis assembly.
5. Connect power to the TSC as described in Connecting Time Strobe to Power
Supply, page 60.
Connecting Time Strobe to Power Supply

The power source for the TSC module can be either the FPS400-24 (24 V dc) power
supply, or 26 to 39 V dc Cell bus power. The FPS400-24 power supply is used with
DIN rail modules and the Celebes power is used with 1x8 or 2x8 nests. The two 2-
position power terminal block provides two terminals for the input power, and two
terminals for power connection to another TSC module. The two power terminal
blocks (positives and negatives) are jumped together within the module (see Time
Strobe Converter (RH972KA and RH973BW), page 57).
A 20 to 42 V dc to dc converter inside the TSC provides 5 V dc power to the module.
The input voltage is fused and monitored. If it falls below 20 V dc, power is removed
from the dc to dc converter.
Cell Bus Power

Cell bus power is used with 1x8 or 2x8 nests. The legacy cable P0972UD connects
power from the Power Distribution Unit (PDU - P0904AU (legacy)) to the TSC. These
procedures describe how to install a single TSC or two TSCs from a single PDU.
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Figure 21 - Legacy P0972UD, Power Distribution Unit to TSC Cable
Installing a Single TSC Powered From a PDU
1. Twist together the wires of legacy cable P0972UD as follows:

a. The pair of “row” power wires (black and brown color).
b. The pair of “return” power wires (red and orange color).
c. The pair of “column” power wires (yellow and green color).
2. Insert P1 of legacy cable P0972UD into the PDU.
3. Connect the drain wire from P1 to a ground point on the power supply or in the
enclosure.
4. Run and dress the legacy cable P0972UD to the TSC input/output power
terminal.
If required, cut the cable to the proper length and strip 1/2-inch of insulation from
the cable ends.
5. Connect legacy cable P0972UD to the TSC:
a. Connect the “row” power wire to the TSC PWR IN (+) power terminal. If only
one power source is available, use the “row” power source. Do not short the
row and column power wires. Use only one source for the TSC power.
NOTICE
POTENTIAL EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Do not short the row and column power sources together.
b. Connect the return power wire to the TSC PWR (-) return power terminal.
B0700AQ, Rev AG 61
Installing Two TSCs (A and B) Powered From a PDU
1. Twist together the wires of legacy cable P0972UD as follows:

a. The pair of “row” power wires (black and brown color).
b. The pair of “return” power wires (red and orange color).
c. The pair of “column” power wires (yellow and green color).
2. Insert P1 of legacy cable P0972UD into the PDU.
3. Connect the drain wire from P1 to a ground point on the power supply or in the
enclosure.
4. Run and dress the legacy cable P0972UD to the TSC input/output power
terminals.
If required, cut the cable to the proper length and strip 1/2-inch of insulation from
the cable ends.
Figure 22 - P0904AU Power Distribution Module, Dual TSC Power

Connection
5. Connect legacy cable P0972UD to the TSC (see RH972RN, FPS400-24 Power
Cable to TSC, page 63) as follows:
a. Connect the “row” power wire to the first TSC PWR IN (+) power input
terminal.
b. Connect the “return” power wire to the first TSC PWR (-) power terminal.
c. Connect the “column” power wire to the second Time Strobe converter IN (+)
power input terminal. If column power is not available, use row power.
d. Connect a jumper wire (22 AWG to 16 AWG), user supplied, from OUT (-)
power terminal on the first Time Strobe Converter to the second Time Strobe
Converter PWR (-) power terminal.
The PWR (+) and OUT (-) terminals from the TSC can be used to power other
TSCs located within the same enclosure. All other cables, except P0972UD, are
user supplied. Use row power for TSC “A” Network system and column power for
TSC “B” Network system.
FPS 400-24 Power Supply Connections

The FPS400-24 power supply is used with DIN rail modules. Cable RH972RN
connects power from the FPS400-24 to the TSC.
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Figure 23 - RH972RN, FPS400-24 Power Cable to TSC
1. Run and dress the cable RH972RN to the TSC input/output power terminal. If
required, cut the cable to the proper length and strip 1/2 inch of insulation from
the cable ends.
2. Insert the brown wire of cable RH972RN into the PWR IN (+) input power terminal
of the TSC. Tighten the screw on the TSC power input terminal.
3. Insert the blue wire of cable RH972RN into the PWR IN (-) input power terminal of
the TSC. Tighten the screw on the TSC power input terminal.
4. Insert P1 of the cable RH972RN into an empty dc output plug of the FPS400-24.
Connecting MTK Modem to Time Strobe Converter Cable

The MTK modem has two ST-type fiber connectors to output time strobe signals over
MMF, simplex cable, and each connector may connect to an MMF-compatible TSC
module or to any type of Time Strobe Distribution Extender. The TSCs have one ST-
type fiber input connector; RH972KA accepts an MMF, simplex cable but RH973BW
accepts an SMF, simplex cable and cannot be directly connected to the MTK modem.
Both TSCs have one ST-type fiber output connector that supports MMF, simplex cable
only, and can provide time strobe signals to another MMF-compatible TSC located in
another enclosure.
1. If you are connecting the MTK modem to Time Strobe extenders, see the
paragraph Installing the Time Strobe Distribution Extender, page 71. After you
finish installing the Time Strobe Distribution Extender, return to this procedure to
install the cabling between TSCs.
2. Connect the Tx1 (STB OUT) from the MTK modem or Txn (Where n equals 2 to
6) from the appropriate Time Strobe Distribution Extender (RH100AM extender
with RH972KA TSC, or RH100AN extender with RH973BW TSC) to the Rx (STB
IN) of the Time Strobe Converter using the appropriate fiber optic cable (MMF or
SMF) from a cable group D (see figure).
3. If a second Time Strobe Converter is located in the same enclosure or a close by
enclosure, connect the Tx2 (STB OUT) of the Time Strobe Converter to the Rx
(STB IN) of the second Time Strobe Converter (RH972KA) using an MMF,
simplex cable from cable group D (see figure).
4. If another Time Strobe Converter is located in a second enclosure, connect the
second Tx2 (STB OUT) from the MTK modem to Tx (STB IN) of the Time Strobe
Converter located in the second enclosure (or from the first enclosure - whichever
is convenient) using an MMF, simplex cable from cable group D (see figure).
B0700AQ, Rev AG 63
5. If a second Time Strobe Converter is located in the second enclosure, connect

the cable as described in Step 2.
The Time Strobe Converter output Tx (STB OUT) can be daisy chained to
additional enclosures using MMF, simplex cable selected from cable group D.
There is no limit to the number of multi-mode fiber optic cable segments that can
be daisy chained except that each segment length cannot exceed 2 km (6562 ft).
Each additional enclosure can contain two or more Time Strobe Converters for
Time Strobe Network A and B. Use the figure as a guideline to connect all Time
Strobe Converters in the system. Verify that Time Strobe Network “A” and “B”
remain separate. Use one power source for TSCs “A” and another power source
for TSCs “B”.
Cables “A” and “B” should be in different parts of the plant, so the chances of both
cables failing simultaneously is minimal.
Figure 24 - MTK Modem to Time Strobe Converter, Cable Connections
Connecting Time Strobe Cable to the FCP280, FCP270, and FCM100Et

Cabling between the TSC module and the baseplate containing an FCP280, FCP270,
or FCM100Et consists of shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at
each end. The time strobe signal(s) are connected to the first baseplate only and
distributed by the baseplate to all control processors plugged into only the first
baseplate. Time strobe signals are not daisy chained to each baseplate by the
baseplate interconnecting Module Fieldbus cables. The last baseplate in the daisy
chain contains terminator (RH926KW or RH916RB) to terminate the A/B Module
Fieldbus only. Time strobe signal termination is not required on the last baseplate.
NOTE: In a system with ZCP270s, both the ZCP270 and its associated
FCM100Ets must receive a time strobe signal to synchronize the TDR/SOE
Fieldbus Module time to within 1-3 milliseconds as per Timestamp Accuracy and
64 B0700AQ, Rev AG
Connecting a Non-Redundant Time Strobe
1. For a non-FCP280 baseplate, insert an A/B Module Fieldbus and Time Strobe
Terminator (RH926KZ) (see figure) into the A/B Module Fieldbus and Time Strobe
9-pin connector on the first baseplate. Tighten the two retaining screws.
This A/B Module Fieldbus and Time Strobe 9-pin connector is located on the
lower left or upper left portion of the baseplate, depending on the orientation of
the baseplate.
Figure 25 - RH926KZ A/B Module Fieldbus and Time Strobe Terminator
9-Pin Connector
(on back side of
adapter)
Time Strobe Input
Network A Retaining
Screws
Time Strobe Input

Network B
For an FCP280 baseplate, insert a Time Strobe Adapter (RH924ZQ) into the 9-
pin connector in Fieldbus port 1 in the FCP280 baseplate. Tighten the two
retaining screws.
Figure 26 - RH924ZQ Time Strobe Adapter
Baseplate
9-pin connector
Baseplate 9-Pin
Connector
(on back side of
terminator)
Time Strobe Input Network A
Time Strobe Input Network B
FCP280 Baseplate Connections
Attach RH924ZQ to Fieldbus port 1

Network adapters connect to Attach module fieldbus cable (see
the Control Network Group E above) to Fieldbus Module
baseplate from one of the
remaining Fieldbus ports.
B0700AQ, Rev AG 65
Figure 27 - Non-redundant Time Strobe Cable Connections to FCP270,

FCM100Et, or FCP280
NOTE: FCP280 connections are similar to those shown - no splitter/combiner

is used. RH924ZQ is used in place of RH926KZ adapter. See Field Control
Processor 280 (FCP280) User’s Guide (B0700FW) for details.
2. Using cable P0972UB or P0971XK (see figure), connect a TSC output to the A/B
Module Fieldbus and Time Strobe Terminator (RH926KZ) in the non-FCP280
baseplate, or to the Time Strobe Adapter (RH924ZQ) in the FCP280 baseplate.
Any of the eight TSC outputs can be connected to the Time Strobe Terminator or
Adapter in the baseplate. The cable length must be less than 3 m (10 ft).
3. If more than one baseplate is located within the enclosure, daisy chain the
Module Fieldbus signals between the baseplates using a cable from cable group
E.
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4. For a non-FCP280 baseplate, insert terminator (RH926KW or RH916RB) (see

figure) into the Time Strobe and Fieldbus termination 9-pin connector on the last
or only baseplate in the enclosure. Tighten the two retaining screws.
Figure 28 - RH926KW Module Fieldbus/Time Strobe Terminator
Time Strobe Switches A and B 9-Pin Connector

(Reserved For Future Use) (on back side of
adapter)
“A” Bus 2 Mbps Module
Retaining Screws Fieldbus Connector
A/B Bus 2 Mbps Module Fieldbus

“B” Bus 2 Mbps Module Switches A and B
Fieldbus Connector
NOTE: To attach redundant (A/B) module Fieldbus cables to the FCP280,

see “Redundant Module Fieldbus Cable Adapter (RH924ZJ/RH928CY)” in
Standard and Compact 200 Series Subsystem User’s Guide (B0400FA). Do
not attach terminator RH926KW to the FCP280 baseplate.
5. If RH926KW Module Fieldbus/Time Strobe Terminator is used, set the A/B Bus 2
Mbps Module Fieldbus Switch A and Switch B DIP switches to the 1 (ON)
position. Time Strobe termination DIP switches on RH926KW are reserved for
future use and can be set to any position without affecting time strobe operation.
6. If RH916RB Module Fieldbus Terminator is used, the A/B 2 Mbps Module
Fieldbus is automatically terminated by the internal resistors.
Figure 29 - RH926KW Module Fieldbus/Time Strobe Terminator Schematic
See Note
See Note
Note: Switches TS “A” and TS “B”

are for future use.
B0700AQ, Rev AG 67
Connecting a Redundant TSC Strobe Output
1. For a non-FCP280 baseplate, insert the A/B Module Fieldbus and Time Strobe
Terminator (RH926KZ) into the baseplate (see figure). Tighten the two retaining
screws.
This Time Strobe input is located on the lower left or upper left portion of the
baseplate depending on the orientation of the baseplate.
For an FCP280 baseplate, insert the Time Strobe Adapter (RH924ZQ) (see
RH924ZQ Time Strobe Adapter, page 65) into the 9-pin connector in Fieldbus
port 1 in the FCP280 baseplate. Tighten the two retaining screws.
Figure 30 - Redundant Time Strobe Cable Connections to FCP270 or

FCM100Et
NOTE: See RH924ZQ Time Strobe Adapter, page 65 for FCP280 baseplate
connections.
2. Using cable P0972UB or P0971XK, connect one TSC output to the A/B Module
Fieldbus and Time Strobe Terminator (RH926KZ) in the non-FCP280 baseplate,
or to the Time Strobe Adapter (RH924ZQ) in the FCP280 baseplate.
Any of the eight TSC outputs can be connected to the Time Strobe Terminator or
Adapter in the baseplate. The cable lengths must be less than 3 m (10 ft).
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3. Using cable P0972UB or P0971XK, connect one output from the second TSC to
the second input of the A/B Module Fieldbus and Time Strobe Terminator
(RH926KZ).
Any of the eight TSC outputs can be connected to the A/B Module Fieldbus and
Time Strobe Terminator in the baseplate. The cable lengths used from cable
group A should be less than 3 m (10 ft).
4. Insert terminator (RH926KW or RH916RB) (see RH926KW Module Fieldbus/
Time Strobe Terminator, page 67) into the last or only baseplate in the enclosure.
Tighten the two retaining screws.
5. If RH926KW Fieldbus/Time Strobe Terminator is used, set the A/B Bus 2 Mbps
Module Fieldbus Switch A and Switch B DIP switches to the 1 (ON) position (see
RH926KW Module Fieldbus/Time Strobe Terminator Schematic, page 67). Time
Strobe termination DIP switches on RH926KW are reserved for future use and
can be set to any position without affecting time strobe operation.
6. If RH916RB Fieldbus Terminator is used, the A/B 2 Mbps Module Fieldbus is
automatically terminated by the internal resistors.
Connecting Time Strobe Cable Cabling to ZCP270

Cabling between the TSC modules and the controllers consist of shielded twisted-pair
(STP) cable with RJ-45 connectors at each end. Both non-redundant and redundant
time strobes are supported.
NOTE: In a system with ZCP270s, both the ZCP270 and its associated
FCM100Ets must receive a time strobe signal to synchronize the TDR/SOE
Fieldbus Modules time to within 1-3 milliseconds as per Timestamp Accuracy and
Connecting a Non-Redundant Time Strobe
1. Using cable RH972ZL (0.5 m, 1.5 ft) or RH972ZM (3 m, 10 ft), connect a TSC
output to the ZCP270 (see figure). Any of the eight TSC outputs can be
connected to any ZCP.
Figure 31 - Non-redundant Time Strobe Cable Connections to the ZCP270
B0700AQ, Rev AG 69
2. Repeat Step 1 connecting all controllers to the TSC.
Connecting a Redundant Time Strobe
1. Insert P1 (RJ-45 connector) of the Y cable (P0972UE) into one of the eight TSC
RJ-45 outputs.
The Y cable couples both A and B RS-422 time strobe signals into a single, multi
conductor cable.
Figure 32 - Y Cable (P0972UE) to ZCP270
P1
P2
Y Cable
P0972UE
J2
2. Insert P2 (RJ-45 connector) of the Y cable (P0972UE) into one of the eight output
RJ-45 connectors on the second TSC.
3. Repeat Step 1 and Step 2, connecting all the TSC outputs to the Y cables.
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4. Insert into J2 (RJ-45 connector) of the Y cable (P0972UE) the RJ-45 connector of
cable P0972UB (0.5 m, 1.5 ft) or P0971XK (3 m, 10 ft) (see figure).
Figure 33 - Redundant Time Strobe Cable Connections to ZCP270
5. Insert the RJ-45 connector of cable P0972UB (0.5 m, 1.5 ft) or P0971XK (3 m, 10
ft) into the ZCP connector.
6. Repeat Step 4 and Step 5, connecting each controller to the Y cables.
Optional Time Strobe Distribution Extender

This section discusses the installation of the MMF-compatible, seven port Time Strobe
Distribution Extender (RH100AM) and the SMF-compatible, seven port Time Strobe
Distribution Extender (RH100AN). The instructions are the same for both extenders
unless otherwise specified. See Distribution Network Configurations (EXT SRC MTK
Only), page 27 for situations in which each of these extenders are used.
Installing the Time Strobe Distribution Extender

Mount the Time Strobe Distribution Extender into an Enclosure or in a suitable 19-inch
rack, as shown in the figure. The mounting brackets are shipped attached to either
side of the backplate of the extender. The mounting brackets on the extender are
removable. This allows the customer to install the extender with their faceplates facing
either toward the front or the rear of the rack or enclosure.
B0700AQ, Rev AG 71
Figure 34 - Time Strobe Distribution Extender, Enclosure Mounting Procedure
Enclosure
Time Strobe Distribution Extender
Enclosure
Side Rail
Nut Clips
Time Strobe Extender Bracket
Screws
Connecting Cabling to the Time Strobe Distribution Extender

When making cable connections to the Time Strobe Distribution Extender, see Time
Strobe Distribution Extender, Enclosure Mounting Procedure, page 72 for the correct
positions.
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1. Verify the fiber optic cables meet this criteria:

• For the RH100AM extender, the fiber type is 62.5/125 multi-mode fiber
(MMF).
For the RH100AN extender, the fiber type is 9/125 single-mode fiber (SMF).
• The cable has a male ST fiber connector on both ends of the cable.
• SMF cables with ST connectors are user-supplied.
• Foxboro part numbers for MMF cables with ST connectors are:
◦ RH972UP - 3 m (10 ft)
◦ RH972UQ - 15 m (50 ft)
◦ RH972UR - 50 m (160 ft)
◦ Cable lengths greater than 50 m (160 ft) are customer supplied.
These MMF cables interconnect the MTK modem to the MMF-compatible TSCs
or to either of the Time Strobe Distribution Extenders (which both accept MMF
cable inputs from the modem). These cables can also be used to interconnect
(daisy chain) the MMF-compatible Time Strobe Distribution Extenders
(RH100AM). The SMF-compatible extender (RH100AN) can only connect its
outputs to SMF-compatible TSCs.
Figure 35 - Time Strobe Distribution Extender (RH100AM Shown), Cable

Connections
From MTK Modem or any TSC Module
Tx 1 Tx 2 Tx 3 Tx 4 Tx 5 Tx 6
To any TSC Module or Time Strobe Distribution Extender(s)
2. Connect the multi-mode fiber cable with ST connectors from one of the outputs of
the MTK modem to the Rx 1 input of the extender (either type). The MMF-
compatible extender can alternatively accept an input from a TSC module. For
each connection, proceed with these steps:
a. At each applicable extender port, orient the cable connector to align with the
slot on the port connector and fully insert the cable connector into the port
connector.
b. Rotate the outer sleeve of the ST connector approximately 1/8 turn in a
clockwise direction to secure the connector in place.
B0700AQ, Rev AG 73
3. If both outputs from the MTK modem or a TSC module are being connected to
separate extenders, connect the multi-mode fiber cable with ST connectors from
the other output of the MTK modem to the Rx 1 input of either type of second
extender, as shown in Time Strobe Network (Redundant System Shown),
Hardware Overview, page 26. The MMF-compatible extender can alternatively
accept an input from a TSC module. For each connection, proceed as follows:
a. At each applicable extender port, orient the cable connector to align with the
slot on the port connector and fully insert the cable connector into the port
connector.
b. Rotate the outer sleeve of the cable connector approximately 1/8 turn in a
clockwise direction to secure the connector in place.
4. If a redundant Time Strobe Network is being installed, repeat Step 2 and Step 3
for the redundant MTK modems and Time Strobe Distribution Extenders. See
Time Strobe Network (Redundant System Shown), Hardware Overview, page 26,
and to the diagrams in Distribution Network Configurations (EXT SRC MTK Only),
page 27 for an EXT SRC MTK system.
5. Connect the outputs of the Time Strobe Distribution Extenders (Tx1 through Tx6)
to the inputs (Rx) of the appropriate Time Strobe Converter(s) (RH100AM
extender to RH972KA TSC, or RH100AN extender to RH973BW TSC).
Alternatively, the outputs of the MMF-compatible extender can be connected to
another MMF-compatible Time Strobe Distribution Extender. MMF-compatible
Time Strobe Distribution Extenders can be daisy chained. There is no limit to the
number of MMF cable segments that can be daisy chained except that each
segment length cannot exceed 2 km (6562 ft). If used, an SMF cable segment
can be up to 10 km (6.2 mi) in length.
6. Connect the power supply cord to either a 120 or 240 V ac outlet.
NOTICE
POTENTIAL EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Verify that the input ac power outlet for the Time Strobe Distribution Extender is
near the extender and is easily accessible. You can only disconnect ac power
to the Time Strobe Distribution Extender by removing the ac power plug from
the outlet.
7. Check the power supply indicator on the front of the extender. If power has been
applied to the system or enclosure, verify that the indicators are showing the
correct state.
8. Return to the procedure Connecting MTK Modem to Time Strobe Converter
Cable, page 63 to connect Time Strobe Converters to other Time Strobe
Converters, either within an enclosure or interconnected to another enclosure,
and to complete installation of the Time Strobe Network.
There is no limit to the number of MMF cable segments that can be daisy chained
except that each segment length cannot exceed 2 km (6562 ft).
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Network Time Synchronization User’s Guide
Chapter 6: Operating and Maintaining the Time

Synchronization Network
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
To prevent explosion, install and remove cables, wiring, modules and other
replaceable components only when the area is known to be nonhazardous.
Setting Time
Overview
The Foxboro DCS and I/A Series system management applications (such as System
Manager) provide the Set Date and Time display for operators to interact with the
TimeKeeper subsystem. The equipment information display for each supported
workstation or server shows the state of the TimeKeeper. The Set Date and Time
display allows the user to change the time and date of the Master TimeKeeper if the
Master TimeKeeper is internally sourced. The Set Date and Time display is disabled
by any system management application to prevent user access if there is an
externally sourced Master TimeKeeper.
An externally sourced TimeKeeper does not start up until it is synchronized with the
GPS. An internally sourced TimeKeeper starts using the time from its real-time clock.
The Foxboro DCS or I/A Series system management applications work in conjunction
with the TimeKeeper to control the operator’s ability to set the time and date:
• The user sets the local time zone and Daylight Savings flag using the Windows
Time/Date applet. This has no effect on time synchronization. See Setting the
Time Zone, page 76.
• For an internally sourced Master TimeKeeper (INT SRC MTK), the operator sets
the local date and time using the Set Date and Time display in any system
management application, available on any workstations or servers.
• In systems with an active externally sourced Master TimeKeeper, the system
management applications make the Set Date and Time display unavailable on all
stations.
• All other operations of the TimeKeeper subsystem are automatic.
NOTICE
POTENTIAL DATA LOSS
For systems using Nodebus, do not set the time from any system management
application running on a workstation or server on the Nodebus side of a network.
The Control Network side of the network ignores the changes and overrides time
changes on the Nodebus side of the network.
For more information, see System Management Displays (B0193JC) on the system
time displays.
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Setting the Time Zone

The time zone is set from the Windows Date/Time applet. The Windows Date/Time
applet contains three tabs. Although the Date & Time tab allows you to change the
current time and date, it should not be used. The Time Zone tab allows you to
establish local time by setting a time zone. Although the Internet Time tab triggers
time synchronization, it should not be used.
If you select the Internet Time tab, always exit by clicking Cancel. Exiting by clicking
OK (as opposed to Cancel) automatically starts the Windows Time service when you
reboot the workstation or server. The Windows Time service must always be set to
Disabled; otherwise, the workstation’s or server’s time settings may fluctuate
unpredictably.
In most cases, choose a Time Zone with a selected Daylight Savings Time (DST)
check box for time synchronization to work properly.
When a Nodebus system is connected to the control network and the DST box is not
selected, the DST selection in any system management application will not be
activated, providing no way to control when the time change should occur on the
Nodebus side of the network. Applications on the Nodebus side may lock up at the
time of the DST change, usually 2:00 AM. When the DST box is selected, the Foxboro
DCS or I/A Series system management applications provide operators with the option
to choose the Manual switchover in the Fall and Spring.
NOTICE
POTENTIAL DATA LOSS
Do not click OK to exit the Internet Time tab. Click Cancel or simply close the
applet.
1. Right-click the clock on the Windows task bar.

2. Select Adjust Date/Time. The Date & Time dialog box appears.
3. Select the Time zone from the drop down menu.
4. Close the Date & Time dialog box.
Deterring Time Jumps on Foxboro DCS Control Network

Defensive code has been added to the primary and backup TimeKeeper stations with
Control Core Service v9.6 or later to help prevent time jumps on the control network.
For the availability of these updates on earlier versions of Control Core Services and
I/A Series v8.8, see the Global Customer Support website.
Configuring Timekeeper Registry Settings using

ModifyHpstkSettings PowerShell Script
ModifyHpstkSettings.ps1 is a PowerShell script that updates the registry values that
are used by the TimeKeeper software. It is available on TimeKeeper stations with
Control Core Services v9.6 or later, or with previous revisions of Control Core
Services, or I/A Series v8.8, after having downloaded all applicable updates from the
Global Customer Support website.
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Execute this script on the configured primary and configured backup TimeKeeper
stations as defined in the tk.cfg file in the directory d:\usr\fox\sp. The script does not
need to be executed on any other stations. The changes made by the script are used
only by the TimeKeeper software on the configured primary and configured backup
stations.
The registry values MaxNegPhaseCorrection and MaxPosPhaseCorrection are used
by the TimeKeeper to range-check the time read from the GPS hardware to help
prevent time jumps on the Foxboro DCS control network following a station reboot. If
the difference between the time read from the GPS card and current control network
time is outside the range defined by MaxNegPhaseCorrection and
MaxPosPhaseCorrection, the TimeKeeper enters a "failed" state and does not
achieve the master role.
• MaxNegPhaseCorrection – limits how far GPS time can be behind control
network time (in seconds)
• MaxPosPhaseCorrection – limits how far GPS time can be ahead of control
network time (in seconds)
These values are limited to the range of 0 to 54000 seconds by the script.
Run the script only on configured primary and backup stations that use the GPS (as
defined in the tk.cfg file). The registry values have no impact on the TimeKeeper
software running on alternate stations.
The script is installed in the directory d:\usr\fox\exten, and can be run from a
command prompt window or a PowerShell window. It must be run with elevated
privileges (run as Administrator).
To run the script from a command prompt window, use this syntax:
D:\> powershell \usr\fox\exten\ModifyHpstkSettings.ps1
Specify a full path to the script from the command line even if you change directory to
\usr\fox\exten.
If a PowerShell window is used, change the directory to \usr\fox\exten and enter the
script name.
When the script is executed, the current values of the registry keys are shown, and
then you are prompted to enter new values for MaxNegPhaseCorrection and
MaxPosPhaseCorrection. After your input is received, the registry is updated. After
the update, the registry values are re-read and displayed to confirm the update
occurred.
Be advised that on Windows 10 workstations, the values of these registry settings
default to 0xFFFFFFFF.
Time Jump Protection During Startup or Reboot

TimeKeeper stations with all appropriate updates protect against time jumps on the
control network following a reboot. At startup, the TimeKeeper reads time from the
current master station and updates its local clock accordingly. Then it reads time
reported by the GPS hardware and compares both. If the difference in the values
exceeds the configured threshold, the TimeKeeper generates a system alarm, and
enters a loop logging these messages to the System Monitor log every 60 seconds:
Process = hpstk HPSTK -00031 Timekeeper external time is OOR
with system time
Process = hpstk HPSTK -00032 Check Antenna or switch to INT
time and reboot
If the time is detected as not being correct, the station still boots up and Control Core
Services is functional, but the TimeKeeper does not fully initialize and does not
attempt to become the master.
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To determine if the difference in times is excessive, hpstk reads the registry values
MaxPosPhaseCorrecton and MaxNegPhaseCorrection. These are existing W32Time
registry values. The values default to 54000 seconds (15 hours) so if left unchanged,
this range check occurs at startup.
One possible way to use the registry values is to define wider range during system
testing and commissioning, and once a system is operational, decrease the range to
deter time jumps following a reboot of a TimeKeeper station. The registry values
provide you with flexibility to define a range that works for you. A recommended range
would be between 2-10 seconds, but no lower than 2 seconds. The script
ModifyHpstkSettings.ps1 is provided to allow you to set the values of
MaxPosPhaseCorrection and MaxNegPhaseCorrection.
Time Jump Protection During Runtime

On TimeKeeper stations with all appropriate updates at runtime, the TimeKeeper
predicts the time value that should be read from the GPS board using the station’s
tickcount. When time is read from the board, the tickcount is noted. The next time the
board time is read, the difference in the tickcount is used to predict what the board
time should be. If the difference between the predicted time and the time read from
the board exceeds 1.5 seconds, a detected error is submitted and the time read from
the board is discarded. If the board time exceeds 1.5 seconds or more from the
predicted time for 30 seconds (6 board reads), time from the board is considered
invalid. If invalid time is detected, the thread that interfaces with the GPS board enters
a recovery loop where it continues to monitor the board. The main thread leaves the
master role if the station is master, generates a system alarm, and enters a loop
logging these SMON messages every 60 seconds:
Process = hpstk HPSTK -00030 Timekeeper detected time jump from
external source
Process = hpstk HPSTK -00032 Check Antenna or switch to INT
time and reboot
While in the recovery loop, if the GPS interface thread determines that time from the
board is valid again, it signals the main thread and the TimeKeeper resumes normal
processing without operator intervention. The SMON log includes this recovery
message to indicate this process occurred.
Process = hpstk HPSTK -00033 External source recovered, resume
normal processing
When attempting to recover, the TimeKeeper sleeps for 30 seconds and then reads
time from the GPS card. If the time from the card has returned to within 1.5 seconds of
the predicted time, it is considered usable again. If, and when, the first valid time value
is detected, the TimeKeeper enters a recovery state. When in the recovery state, if six
consecutive valid values are returned from the card, the GPS interface is considered
valid again, and the TimeKeeper returns to normal processing. If an invalid time value
is returned at any point, the TimeKeeper returns to the invalid time state and starts the
recovery process again.
If the TimeKeeper cannot determine if the time read from the GPS board is valid, it
discards the invalid time and requests operator intervention.
If you experience this issue, contact Global Customer Support for assistance.
Enabling Precision Time in Control Processors and FDC280

In these control stations, in order for time pulses to be received, the Time Strobe
mechanism must be enabled by setting Bit 15 in the STATION Block’s CFGOPT
parameter:
• FCP280 with a software image later than 092027
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• FCP270/ZCP270 with a software image later than 920055

• FDC280 with a software image later than 0900010000
For details on Bit 15 of the CFGOPT parameter in the STATION block, see Integrated
Control Block Descriptions (B0193AX).
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System Messages
The TimeKeeper sends system messages to printers, historians, and workstation or
server message lines. System message destinations are determined by a station’s
System Monitor system configuration.
The messages and recommended corrective actions for each message are listed in
the table.
Table 10 - Time Synchronization System Message
System Message Description Corrective Action

Timekeeper detected time jump from The time read from the GPS Check GPS antenna or GPS fiber
external source hardware jumped to an unexpected optic isolator hardware/cables. Use
value. the TSync Control Utility to check
the status of the GPS card.
Timekeeper external time is OOR The difference in the time reported Confirm that the external source is
with system time by the external time source and the reporting valid time. Use the
time on the control network is Out Of ModifyHpstkSettings PowerShell
Range (exceeds set bounds). The script to increase the acceptable
TimeKeeper checks for this range in the difference in time
condition at startup and does not run between control network and
if it is detected. external source or modify time on
the control network to reduce the
difference in time.
Check antenna or switch to INT time This message is reported if an Check the status of the external time
and reboot unexpected time was read from an source.
external time source. It is reported in
conjunction with one of the two prior
messages in this table.
External source recovered, resume The time read from the GPS Recovery message. No action
normal processing hardware has returned to a valid required.
state, and the TimeKeeper is
returning to normal processing.
Slave TimeKeeper sync pulse The slave TimeKeeper is listening None
received port <port>. on port A or B and is receiving a
sync pulses.
Where port = A, B.
Slave TimeKeeper lost sync pulse An operational interruption condition Check activity indicators on TSC,
port <port>. exists if the sync pulsed station was MTK modem and Time Strobe
getting sync pulses from the active Generator (PCIe card) for correct
Where port = A, B, A&B MTK that indicate it should use operation. If all activity indicators are
pulsed synchronization, but the sync ON but not winking, check the GPS
pulsed station is no longer receiving antenna and fiber optic isolator. If an
any pulses. If this condition occurs activity indicator is OFF or not
the sync pulsed station sends a winking, check the module for
system error message. correct operation. Check for other
TimeKeeper system diagnostic
messages.
Slave TimeKeeper lost GPS An error condition exists if a sync Check the Ethernet switches, power,
message port <port>. pulsed station is getting sync pulses and cables. Check for other
from an MTK that indicate it should TimeKeeper system diagnostic
Where port = A, B, A&B use pulsed synchronization, but the messages (such as erratic sync
sync pulsed station is not receiving pulses).
any “time at next pulse” message. If
this condition occurs the sync pulsed
station sends a system error
message and switches to the other
port (if available).
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Table 10 - Time Synchronization System Message (Continued)

Slave TimeKeeper GPS msg The slave TimeKeeper reporting this Recovery message. No action
recovery port <port>. message has resumed receiving required.
“time at next pulse” message.
Where port = A or B.
TimeKeeper sync pulse failure code If an MTK detects a failure of its Check activity indicators on TSC,
= C on station <lbug>. Sync Pulse Generator, it sends a MTK modem and Time Strobe
system error message. Generator (PCIe) for correct
Where C equals: -1 = time value not operation. If all activity indicators are
on 5 second interval. ON but not winking, check the GPS
antenna and fiber optic isolator. If an
13 = Sync Pulse Time-out.
activity indicator is OFF or not
TimeKeeper on station equipped
winking, check the module for
with GPS hardware did not receive a
correct operation.
sync pulse within time-out period.
TimeKeeper takeover as MTK by If the primary MTK fails, a backup No action required. This message is
station <lbug>. MTK automatically takes over. The also issued at system startup by the
newly activated MTK sends a active MTK to inform you which MTK
system message indicating that it is master.
has just taken over.
TimeKeeper synchronization state = OK = Good GPS No action required.
X on station <lbug>.
FAIL = Failed GPS Check GPS antenna or GPS Fiber
Where X equals: OK or FAIL Optic Isolator hardware/cables.
TimeKeeper process terminated on TimeKeeper process has aborted Code = -1 means a fatal file error
station <lbug>, code =C. due to an unexpected error. Causes occurred while accessing the tk.cfg
an automatic station restart. file. Check the content of the tk.cfg
Where C equals -1 through -5. file. See Examples for Editing the tk.
cfg file, page 88.
Code = -2 means the TimeKeeper
got an unexpected exception error.
No corrective action required. This is
a PCIe driver error.
Code = -3 means an EXT SRC
timekeeper could not access the
PCIe card. Reinstall or install PCIe
card driver.
Code = -5 means the timekeeper
could not start NTP. Check the NTP
installation (files corrupted or
missing). Reinstall workstation or
server software. Check with
Customer Service.
Time set on <time/date> to <time/ System time has been set manually No action required.
date>. from any system management
application. (Internal source Master
TimeKeeper only.)
TimeKeeper takeover time-out, A TimeKeeper process attempted to Communications failure. Check the
retrying <lbug>. takeover active Master TimeKeeper Ethernet switches and cables.
role and failed due to network
Where lbug is the letterbug of the communications.
station currently hosting the active
Master TimeKeeper.
Slave TimeKeeper initialized as sync The slave TimeKeeper reporting this No action required.
pulse station using <port>. message has received sync pulses
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Table 10 - Time Synchronization System Message (Continued)

on start up and has initialized as a
Where port = A or B. pulsed station.
Slave TimeKeeper initialized as no The slave TimeKeeper reporting this If precision timekeeping is desired,
pulse station. message has not received sync this station may need to set
pulses on start up and has initialized CFGOPT bit 15 to enable precision
as a non-pulsed station. time (see Integrated Control Block
Descriptions (B0193AX)). If
precision time is not in use, no
action is required.
Slave TimeKeeper lost set time The slave TimeKeeper reporting this Verify that the active Master
message. message has stopped receiving the TimeKeeper is operational. Verify
time set message used by non- that a functional network connection
pulsed stations. exists between the active Master
TimeKeeper and the station hosting
the slave TimeKeeper reporting the
problem.
Slave TimeKeeper recovered set 10-minute set time message now No action required.
time message. received.
Slave TimeKeeper reverting to no No sync pulses for 10-hours. Check the cable connections to the
pulse mode - no sync pulse for 10- GPS card, the time distribution
hours network, the MTK Modem and Time
Strobe Convertors.
Slave TimeKeeper reverting to no No GPS messages (time at next Check GPS for satellite sync, check
pulse mode - no GPS messages sync pulse) on initialization only. the MTK, and check the Ethernet
communications with the MTK.
Indicators
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) incorporated into the front of the MTK modem and TSC
(all types) provide visual indication of its operational status and time strobe activity.
The Time Strobe Generator (PCIe card) in the host computer also has 2 LEDs. They
indicate time strobe activity and power. See the Operation and Maintenance Manual
provided by the vendor for the GPS and sync pulse hardware/software.
MTK Modem Indicator LED

The figure shows the location of the MTK modem Link/Strobe indicator and the table
describes the indicator.
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Figure 36 - MTK Modem Indicator
Link/Strobe
Indicator
(yellow)
Table 11 - MTK Modem Indicator
Indicator Description Corrective Action

Link/Strobe LED (yellow) The LED is a dual purpose, yellow If MTK modem Link/Strobe indicator
color indicator. The time strobe is not winking:
signal extinguishes (for example,
1. Check if MTK Link/Strobe
winks) the Link/Strobe LED for 0.1
indicator is not ON. If not ON:
seconds every 5 seconds to give a
visual indication of MTK modem a. Check the cable to the
activity. When winking, it indicates station.
that the pulse is being transmitted. b. Check that power is applied
When ON, it indicates that the dc/dc to the station.
converter in the MTK modem is
producing sufficient operational c. Check the Time Strobe
power for the MTK modem. Generator (PCIe) activity
indicator. If the PCIe
activity indicator is winking,
MTK modem is OK.
2. Check time strobe cables to
MTK modem. If cables are OK,
replace MTK modem.
3. If MTK modem Link/Strobe
indicator is not winking and
MTK modem Link/Strobe
indicator is ON, MTK modem is
OK. Perform failure analysis on
PCIe card or GPS antenna
subsystem.
Time Strobe Converter Indicator LEDs

The figure shows the location of the Time Strobe Converter indicators on all types of
TSCs (RH972KA and RH973BW). The table describes the indicators.
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Figure 37 - Time Strobe Converter Indicators
Pulse Output Time (yellow)
Power ok (green)
Table 12 - Time Strobe Converter Indicators

Power ok LED (green) The green power LED when ON 1. Power ok indicator off.
indicates that the input power and
a. Check power cables from
dc-to-dc converter levels are PDU or FPS400-24 power
acceptable.
supply to TSC.
b. Check 24 V dc power from
PDU or FPS400-24 to TSC.
If power is present, replace
TSC.
c. Check ac power to PDU or
FPS400-24.
Link Monitor/Activity LED (yellow) The LED is a dual purpose, yellow 1. Indicator not winking:
color indicator. When winking, it
a. Check if TSC power
indicates that the TSC module is
indicator is ON (see Power
connected to either an active MTK
ok LED).
modem or to an active TSC module.
The time strobe signal extinguishes b. Check MTK modem activity
(for example, winks) the link monitor indicator. If MTK modem
LED for 0.1 seconds every 5 activity indicator is winking,
seconds to give a visual indication of check cables.
time strobe activity. c. Check time strobe cables
to TSC. If cables are OK,
replace TSC.
d. If MTK modem activity
indicator is not winking and
TSC Pulse Output Time
indicator is ON, TSC is OK.
Perform failure analysis on
Time Strobe Generator
(PCIe) card or GPS
antenna subsystem.
GPS Fiber Optic Isolator (Optional) Indicators

Both the Copper-to-Fiber Transmitter and the Copper-to-Fiber Receiver have two
indicators. Each indicator denotes power and link activity. The figure shows the
location of the indicators and the table describes the indicators.
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Figure 38 - GPS Fiber Optic Isolator Indicators
1PPS (green)
Data (yellow)
Copper-to-Fiber Transmitter or
Fiber-to-Copper Receiver
Table 13 - GPS Fiber Optic Isolator Indicators

Data LED (yellow) The LED is a yellow color indicator. 1. Both the Data and 1PPS
When winking, it indicates that the indicators are not winking on
module is receiving data from either Copper-to-Fiber Transmitter.
the antenna or the Copper-to-Fiber
a. Check cables and power to
Transmitter.
the power supply. Replace
power supply to Copper-to-
Fiber Transmitter.
b. If Data indicator is not
winking, perform failure
analysis on GPS antenna
subsystem.
c. Replace Copper-to-Fiber
Transmitter.
2. Indicator not winking on Fiber-
to-Copper Receiver.
from MTK modem. If MTK
modem power indicator out,
check the cables and check
that the station power is on.
b. Check if Data/1PPS
indicator on Copper-to-
Fiber Transmitter is on. If
not, perform failure analysis
Copper-to-Fiber
Transmitter and /or GPS
antenna subsystem.
c. If Data indicator on Copper-
to-Fiber Transmitter is on,
check cables and if
necessary, replace Fiber-
to-Copper Receiver.
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Table 13 - GPS Fiber Optic Isolator Indicators (Continued)

1PPS (Pulse Per Second) LED The LED is a green color indicator. 1. Both 1PPS and Data indicators
(green) When winking (at approximately a 1 are not winking on Copper-to-
second rate), it indicates that the Fiber Transmitter.
module is connected to an active
time strobe from either the antenna
the power supply. Replace
or the Copper-to-Fiber Transmitter.
power supply to Copper-to-
Fiber Transmitter.
b. If 1PPS indicator is not
winking, perform failure
analysis on GPS antenna
subsystem.
c. Replace Copper-to-Fiber
Transmitter.
2. Indicator not winking on Fiber-
to-Copper Receiver.
from MTK modem. If MTK
modem power indicator out,
check the cables and check
that the station power is on.
b. Check if 1PPS/Data
indicator on Copper-to-
Fiber Transmitter is on. If
not, perform failure analysis
Copper-to-Fiber
Transmitter and /or GPS
antenna subsystem.
c. If 1PPS indicator on
Copper-to-Fiber
Transmitter is on, check
cables and if necessary,
replace Fiber-to-Copper
Receiver.
Time Strobe Distribution Extender Indicator LEDs

The figure shows the location of the Time Strobe Distribution Extender indicators on
all types of these extenders (RH100AM and RH100AN). The table describes the
indicators.
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Figure 39 - Time Strobe Distribution Extender Indicators
LINK PULSE STATUS
Table 14 - Time Strobe Distribution Extender Indicators

Red Status LED The red LED when ON Replace extender
indicates power failure.
Green Status LED The green LED when ON None
indicates that the power
supply is okay.
Yellow Link LED The yellow link LED when Check for fiber
ON indicates that link is connections
established with the MTK
modem.
Yellow Pulse LED The yellow link LED when Check for link
ON indicates that the time
strobe pulse is Check fiber connections
transmitted.
TimeKeeper Synchronization Failure at Boot Time

Description of Detected Failure
The TimeKeeper at boot time must synchronize its PCIe card to the GPS before the
TimeKeeper proceeds. This is because the PCIe card must get a least one good time
reading. If the TimeKeeper tries to proceed by setting the time on an unsynchronized
PCIe card, the PCIe card resets the time. Once the PCIe card gets a good reading, it
maintains time throughout any subsequent detected synchronization failures.
These system notifications occur if the PCIe card is not synchronized:
• SMON is notified that the GPS has failed and the station color has changed to
yellow
• The system message “TimeKeeper lost time synchronization input on station
<lbug>” is printed on the system printer.
If the PCIe driver is not installed on the station, the system message “TimeKeeper
process terminated on station <lbug> code = -3”. This causes continuous station
restarts until the PCIe driver is installed.
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The result is that the affected station is running off its internal PC clock
unsynchronized with the current Master TimeKeeper workstation until it gets a
synchronized PCIe card. Foxboro DCS control is running. The detected failure can be:
• PCIe card/driver installation
• Improper system configuration using System Definition
Check the GPS antenna system, PCIe card installation, other possible system
messages, and the system configuration as defined by System Definition.
A workaround, until the synchronization hardware/software is repaired, involves
making edits to the /usr/fox/sp/tk.cfg file on the affected station. This file is
normally built via the Foxboro DCS system configurators.
Examples for Editing the tk.cfg file

The four examples illustrate edits that can be made to the tk.cfg file to temporarily
restore the TimeKeeper operation. It is strongly recommended that you avoid editing
the tk.cfg file.
NOTE: The first line in the tk.cfg file indicates the primary Master TimeKeeper
(MTK).
1. If the detected failure is on the primary TimeKeeper workstation or server (for
example, AW0001) and there is a back up timekeeper workstation or server (for
example, AW0002) you change the failed primary MTK and make the backup
MTK the primary MTK.
If the tk.cfg: Change to:

AW0001 SYN AW0002 SYN
AW0002 SYN
2. If the backup is INT, change the primary to INT, as follows:

AW0001 SYN AW0001 INT
AW0002 INT AW0002 INT
3. If the detected failure is on the backup workstation or server, make the backup
INT, as follows:

AW0001 SYN AW0001 SYN
4. If there is no backup TimeKeeper, change the detected failed primary MTK to

internal, as follows:

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5. Also, an example of how to edit the tk.cfg file for an off-control network NTP
TimeKeeper (that is, an NTP TimeKeeper which is on a network other than the
control network) is provided here. In this example:
• Master TimeKeeper = AW0001
• Backup TimeKeeper = SVR001
• Primary NTP source = 181.182.22.1
• Secondary NTP source = 181.182.22.2
• Third NTP source = 181.182.22.100
The example is:
AW0001 NTP 181.182.22.1, 181.182.22.2, 181.182.22.100
SVR001 NTP 181.182.22.1, 181.182.22.2, 181.182.22.100
NOTE: One to three NTP servers can be configured as a time sync for the
Master TimeKeeper and backup TimeKeeper. This configuration is supported
in System Definition 3.0 or later for systems with I/A Series software v8.8 or
Control Core Services software v9.0 or later.
6. After editing the tk.cfg file, reboot the workstation or server.
Replacing Components
All other components (TSC, MTK modem and interconnecting cables) can be
replaced without removing power.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC
To reduce the chance of explosion, install and remove cables, wiring, modules and
other replaceable components only when the area is known to be nonhazardous.
Replacing the GPS TPRO PCI Card

1. If the system software is running, shut down the I/A Series software or Control
Core Services software before continuing (see Turn Off I/A Series Software or
Control Core Services Software, page 129).
2. Uninstall the GPS card device drivers as described in the section Removing the
GPS PCI Card Device Driver, page 90.
3. Shutdown the station.
4. Remove the PCI card from the station.
5. Boot the station.
6. Install the new PCI card as described in Installing the PCI Card, page 130.
Replacing the GPS TSYNC PCIe Card

1. Shutdown the station.
2. Remove the PCIe card from the station.
B0700AQ, Rev AG 89
3. Insert the replacement PCIe card into the station.

4. Boot the station.
Removing the GPS PCI Card Device Driver

Prior to uninstalling the driver, the Spectracom/KSI time card appears in the Device
Manager under Timing Boards as either Spectracom TSAT PCI -FXA Timing
Board or KSI TSAT PCI -FXA Timing Board.
To view the Device Manager, right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, select
the Manage pick, and then select the Device Manager pick under the System Tools
tab. The Device Manager appears.
With the Spectracom or KSI timing board selection highlighted, select Uninstall from
the Action Menu. When a dialog appears confirming that you want to uninstall the
device, select OK to proceed with the device uninstallation process.
90 B0700AQ, Rev AG
Appendix A. Wiring Guide for Time Strobe Network Installation Time Synchronization User’s Guide
Appendix A. Wiring Guide for Time Strobe Network

Installation
Multiple options are available for connecting the time synchronization equipment. The
figures in this chapter illustrate the way in which the time strobe equipment can be
The illustrations are as follows.
For the FCP280 and FCP270:
• FCP270 with Fiber Antenna Connection, Redundant Cabling, page 92
• FCP280 with Fiber Antenna Connection, Non-redundant Cabling, page 93
• FCP280 with Wire Antenna Connection, Redundant Cabling, page 94
• FCP280 with Wire Antenna Connection, Non-redundant Cabling, page 95
• Site-Wide Network-FCP280 with Wire Antenna, Redundant Fiber Cabling, page
96
• Site-Wide Network-FCP280 with Wire Antenna, Redundant Copper Cabling,
page 97
NOTE: FCP280 Time Strobe Network connections are similar to the FCP270; they
are the same except that the FCP280 baseplate uses:
• the Time Strobe Adapter (RH924ZQ) in place of the A/B Module Fieldbus and
Time Strobe Terminator (RH926KZ).
• the redundant module Fieldbus cable adapter (RH924ZJ/RH928CY) in place
of the terminator (RH926KW).
See RH924ZQ Time Strobe Adapter, page 65 for the details on FCP280 baseplate
connections.
The FCP280 only has a two-position baseplate which cannot accept 200 Series
Fieldbus Modules. Scenarios for upgrading existing systems with FCP270 four-
position baseplates are provided in the Field Control Processor 280 (FCP280)
Upgrade Guide (B0700GC).
For the ZCP270:
• ZCP270 with Fiber Antenna Connection, Redundant Cabling, page 98
• ZCP270 with Fiber Antenna Connection, Non-redundant Cabling, page 99
• ZCP270 with Wire Antenna Connection, Redundant Cabling, page 100
• ZCP270 with Wire Antenna Connection, Non-redundant Cabling, page 101
• Site-Wide Network - ZCP270 with Wire Antenna, Redundant Fiber Cabling, page
102
• Site-Wide Network - ZCP270 with Wire Antenna, Redundant Copper Cabling,
page 103
B0700AQ, Rev AG 91
92
TIME STROBE EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE TIME STROBE
NETWORK "A" NETWORK "B"
ANTENNA, CABLE, FCP270 BASEPLATE ANTENNA, CABLE,
DOWN-CONVERTER, FCP270 BASEPLATE DOWN CONVERTER,
A A FOXBORO FOXBORO
AND MTK CARD = K0204AY
ANTENNA/RCVR AND MTK CARD = ANTENNA/RCVR
A A FOXBORO FOXBORO
ROOF-MOUNTED ASSEMBLY K0204AY FCP FCP ROOF-MOUNTED ASSEMBLY
FBMxxx FBMxxx FCP FCP
100 FT WEATHER-PROOF CABLE B B I/A Series I/A Series 100 FT WEATHER-PROOF CABLE
FBMxxx FBMxxx
P0926KZ*
(To be enclosed in an earthed conduit) (To be enclosed in an earthed conduit)
B B I/A Series I/A Series
P0926KZ*
FIELD BUS CONNECTORS
POWER FIELD BUS CONNECTORS

FIBER P0926KW or P0916RB** FIBER
SUPPLY TRANSMITTER TERMINATORS TRANSMITTER
FBM BASEPLATE POWER
FBM BASEPLATE SUPPLY
FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FIBER-OPTIC DOWN-CONVERTER
FIBER-OPTIC DOWN-CONVERTER (NOT WEATHER-PROOF)
FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO
(NOT WEATHER-PROOF)
100 m INDOOR FO CABLE IS SUPPLIED
FOR OUTSIDE RUNS,

FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx
"ST" FIBER CABLE IS

CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED
I/A Series I/A Series I/A Series I/A Series
100 m INDOOR FO CABLE IS SUPPLIED FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx
FOR OUTSIDE RUNS,

"ST" FIBER CABLE IS
CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED
FIBER FIELD BUS CONNECTORS
RECEIVER CABLE GROUP E FIBER
RECEIVER
P0926KW or P0916RB
FCP270 BASEPLATE
P0926KW or P0916RB
OPTIONAL FIBER FCP270 BASEPLATE

MODEM: RH100AM A A FOXBORO FOXBORO
Rx
Rx
Rx
Rx
Rx
Rx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
A A FOXBORO FOXBORO
FCP FCP
I/A Series I/A Series
STB OUT MASTER
STB OUT B B FBMxxx FBMxxx
MASTER TIME KEEPER
P0926KZ*
B B I/A Series I/A Series
P0926KZ*
TIME KEEPER FIELD BUS CONNECTORS
STB OUT MODEM
MODEM STB OUT
P0972UB (0.5m) FIELD BUS CONNECTORS
P0972SB P0972SB
or
or
P0971XK (3m)
P0972UB (0.5m)
P0971XK (3m)
TIME STROBE CONVERTER TIME STROBE CONVERTER MASTER

MASTER
FPS-400
FPS-400
POWER
POWER
TIME KEEPER
MODULE
MODULE
STB IN P0972KA PWR IN PWR IN P0972KA STB IN
RH100MX
TIME KEEPER OR
Time Strobe Time Strobe STATION
RH100MX
STATION STB OUT Network A PWR OUT PWR OUT Network A STB OUT PART OF
PART OF K0204AY
K0204AY MTK PCIe
MTK PCIe
PCI P0972RN P0972RN
CARD CARD
TIME STROBE CONVERTER TIME STROBE CONVERTER
FIBER FIBER
STB IN P0972KA PWR IN PWR IN P0972KA STB IN
ETHERNET
FPS-400
FPS-400
POWER
POWER
ETHERNET Time Strobe Time Strobe
MODULE
MODULE
PCI CARD STB OUT Network B PWR OUT PWR OUT Network B STB OUT PCI CARD
FIBER FIBER
ETHERNET ETHERNET
PCI CARD PCI CARD
OR
FIBER CABLE
FIBER CABLE GROUP D
GROUP D TO OTHER POWER
EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURES SUPPLY
POWER
CONTROL RH100NJ
SUPPLY
RH100NJ
NETWORK
FIBER CABLE
FIBER CABLE
Figure 40 - FCP270 with Fiber Antenna Connection, Redundant Cabling
GROUP B
GROUP B
CABLE GROUP E
W/ 9-PIN "D" CONNECTORS
* For FCP280 baseplate, use RH924ZQ in place of P0926KZ.
For a list of these cables,
refer to the table ** For FCP280 baseplate, in place of P0926KW, use either RH924ZJ
FO CABLE GROUP B FO SIMPLEX CABLE GROUP D “Module Fieldbus Cables” (for Fieldbus port 1) or RH928CY (for any Fieldbus port on the FCP280 baseplate).
Cu CABLE GROUP A
W/ RJ-45 CONNECTORS W/ MT-RJ CONNECTORS W/ ST CONNECTORS in DIN Rail Mounted
P0972UB = 0.5 m P0972KV = 3 m P0972UP = 3 m Subsystem User’s Guide
P0971XK = 3 m P0972 KW = 15 m P0972UQ = 15 m (B0400FA).
P0971XL = 15 m P0972KX = 50 m P0972UR = 50 m
P0972MR = 30 m CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = CUSTOMER SUPPLIED =
P0971XM = 50 m > 50 m, < 2 km > 50 m, < 2 km
P0971XN = 100 m
B0700AQ, Rev AG
Appendix A. Wiring Guide for Time Strobe Network Installation
FCP Non-Redundant Time Strobe Network w/FO Antenna Connection
ANTENNA, CABLE,
DOWN-CONVERTER, EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE
AND MTK CARD =
K0202AY
100 FT WEATHER-PROOF CABLE FCP280 BASEPLATE FCP280 BASEPLATE FCP280 BASEPLATE

ANTENNA/RCVR (To be enclosed in an earthed conduit)
ROOF-MOUNTED ASSEMBLY A A FOXBORO FOXBORO A A FOXBORO FOXBORO A A FOXBORO FOXBORO
B0700AQ, Rev AG
FCP FCP FCP FCP FCP FCP
FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx
FIBER B B B B B B
RH924ZQ
RH924ZQ
RH924ZQ
POWER TRANSMITTER
FIELD BUS CONNECTORS FIELD BUS CONNECTORS FIELD BUS CONNECTORS
SUPPLY RH916RB RH916RB RH916RB
TERMINATOR TERMINATOR TERMINATOR
FIBER-OPTIC DOWN-CONVERTER FBM BASEPLATE FBM BASEPLATE FBM BASEPLATE
(NOT WEATHER-PROOF) CABLE
FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO GROUP E FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO
RH924ZJ RH924ZJ RH924ZJ
3 meters 100 m INDOOR FO CABLE IS SUPPLIED. OR OR OR
FOR OUTSIDE RUNS,

"ST" FIBER CABLE IS
FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx
CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED
RH928CY RH928CY RH928CY
RH916RB
RH916RB
FIBER RH916RB
FIELD BUS CONNECTORS OR FIELD BUS CONNECTORS OR FIELD BUS CONNECTORS OR
RECEIVER
CABLE
CABLE
CABLE
FCP280 BASEPLATE FCP280 BASEPLATE FCP280 BASEPLATE
GROUP E
GROUP E
GROUP E
A A FOXBORO FOXBORO RH924ZJ A A FOXBORO FOXBORO RH924ZJ A A FOXBORO FOXBORO
RH924ZJ
OR OR OR
MASTER STB OUT RH928CY RH928CY RH928CY
REDUNDANT CABLES
REDUNDANT CABLES
REDUNDANT CABLES
TIME KEEPER
NON-REDUNDANT CABLE
NON-REDUNDANT CABLE
NON-REDUNDANT CABLE
B B B B B B
STB OUT
MODEM
RH924ZQ
RH924ZQ
RH924ZQ
FIELD BUS CONNECTORS OR FIELD BUS CONNECTORS OR FIELD BUS CONNECTORS OR

RH972SB
FIBER CABLE GROUP D P0972UB (0.5m) P0972UB (0.5m) P0972UB (0.5m)
or or or
P0971XK (3m) P0971XK (3m) P0971XK (3m)
MASTER
TIME KEEPER
TIME STROBE CONVERTER
RH100MX
STATION TIME STROBE CONVERTER TIME STROBE CONVERTER
(0.5 meters)
PART OF K0202AY
FPS-400
POWER
FPS-400
FPS-400
MODULE
POWER
POWER
STB IN PWR IN
MODULE
MODULE
RH972KA STB IN PWR IN STB IN PWR IN

RH972KA RH972KA
MTK PCIe STB OUT PWR OUT STB OUT PWR OUT STB OUT PWR OUT
CARD RH972RN RH972RN RH972RN
FIBER
ETHERNET
PCI CARD
FIBER
ETHERNET
PCI CARD FIBER CABLE GROUP B
POWER
SUPPLY
RH100NJ
CONTROL
NETWORK Cu CABLE GROUP A FO CABLE GROUP B FO CABLE GROUP C FO SIMPLEX CABLE GROUP D CABLE GROUP E
W/ RJ-45 CONNECTORS W/ MT-RJ CONNECTORS W/ ST CONNECTORS W/ ST CONNECTORS W/ 9-PIN "D" CONNECTORS
Figure 41 - FCP280 with Fiber Antenna Connection, Non-redundant Cabling
P0972UB = 0.5 m P0972KV = 3 m P0972TV = 3 m RH972UP = 3 m P0928BM = 0.5 m

P0971XK = 3 m P0972 KW = 15 m P0961 DM = 15 m RH972UQ = 15 m P0928BP = 1.0 m
P0971XL = 15 m P0972KX = 50 m P0961DN = 50 m RH972UR = 50 m P0928BQ = 3.0 m
P0972MR = 30 m CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = P0928BR = 5.0 m
P0971XM = 50 m > 50 m, < 2 km > 50 m, < 2 km > 50 m, < 2 km P0928BS = 10 m
P0971XN = 100 m P0928BT = 20 m
P0928BU = 30 m
P0928BV = 60 m
93
94
FCP Redundant Time Strobe Network w/Cu Antenna Connection
FCP280 BASEPLATE FCP280 BASEPLATE
ANTENNA, CABLE,
A A FOXBORO FOXBORO A A FOXBORO FOXBORO
AND MTK CARD =
K0204AX FCP FCP FCP FCP ANTENNA, CABLE,
FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx AND MTK CARD =
B B B B K0204AX
RH924ZQ
RH924ZQ
FIELD BUS CONNECTORS FIELD BUS CONNECTORS
ANTENNA/RCVR RH916RB ANTENNA/RCVR

TERMINATORS
ROOF-MOUNTED ASSEMBLY ROOF-MOUNTED ASSEMBLY
FBM BASEPLATE FBM BASEPLATE
FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO

RH924ZJ OR RH928CY FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx
RH916RB
RH916RB
FIELD BUS CONNECTORS OR OR FIELD BUS CONNECTORS
CABLE
100 FT WEATHER-PROOF CABLE FCP280 BASEPLATE GROUP E FCP280 BASEPLATE 100 FT WEATHER-PROOF CABLE
FCP FCP RH924ZJ OR RH928CY FCP FCP

REDUNDANT CABLES
REDUNDANT CABLES
NON-REDUNDANT CABLE
NON-REDUNDANT CABLE
RH924ZQ
B B B B
RH924ZQ
MASTER STB OUT STB OUT MASTER
TIME KEEPER STB OUT STB OUT TIME KEEPER
MODULE MODULE
or
RH972SB RH972SB
or
P0972UB (0.5m)
P0971XK (3m)
P0972UB (0.5m)
P0971XK (3m)
MASTER TIME STROBE CONVERTER TIME STROBE CONVERTER MASTER
FPS-400
FPS-400
POWER
POWER
MODULE
MODULE
TIME KEEPER STB IN RH972KA PWR IN PWR IN RH972KA STB IN TIME KEEPER
RH100MX
RH100MX
(0.5 meters)
STATION STATION
(0.5 meters)
PWR STB OUT Network A PWR OUT PWR OUT Network A STB OUT
SUPPLY PWR
SUPPLY
RH100NJ
MTK PCIe RH972RN RH972RN MTK PCIe
RH100NJ
CARD CARD
PART OF TIME STROBE CONVERTER TIME STROBE CONVERTER PART OF
K0204AX K0204AX
FIBER STB IN RH972KA PWR IN PWR IN RH972KA STB IN FIBER
FPS-400
FPS-400
POWER
POWER
MODULE
MODULE
ETHERNET ETHERNET
PCI CARD STB OUT Network B PWR OUT PWR OUT Network B STB OUT PCI CARD
FIBER FIBER
ETHERNET ETHERNET
PCI CARD PCI CARD
FIBER CABLE FIBER CABLE

GROUP D GROUP D
Figure 42 - FCP280 with Wire Antenna Connection, Redundant Cabling
CONTROL
NETWORK FIBER CABLE
GROUP B
FIBER CABLE
GROUP B
CABLE GROUP E
Cu CABLE GROUP A P0928BM = 0.5 m
W/ RJ-45 CONNECTORS FO CABLE GROUP B FO SIMPLEX CABLE GROUP D P0928BP = 1.0 m
P0972UB = 0.5 m W/ MT-RJ CONNECTORS W/ ST CONNECTORS P0928BQ = 3.0 m
P0971XK = 3 m P0972KV = 3 m RH972UP = 3 m P0928BR = 5.0 m
P0971XL = 15 m P0972 KW = 15 m RH972UQ = 15 m P0928BS = 10 m
P0972MR = 30 m P0972KX = 50 m RH972UR = 50 m P0928BT = 20 m
P0971XM = 50 m CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = P0928BU = 30 m
P0971XN = 100 m > 50 m, < 2 km > 50 m, < 2 km P0928BV = 60 m
B0700AQ, Rev AG
FCP Non-Redundant Time Strobe Network w/Cu Antenna Connection
EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE
ANTENNA, CABLE,
AND MTK CARD =
K0204AX
FCP280 BASEPLATE FCP280 BASEPLATE FCP280 BASEPLATE

ANTENNA/RECEIVER
A A FOXBORO FOXBORO A A FOXBORO FOXBORO A A FOXBORO FOXBORO
ROOF-MOUNTED ASSEMBLY
B0700AQ, Rev AG
B B B B B B
RH924ZQ
RH924ZQ
RH924ZQ
100 FT WEATHER-PROOF CABLE FIELD BUS CONNECTORS FIELD BUS CONNECTORS FIELD BUS CONNECTORS
RH916RB RH916RB RH916RB
TERMINATOR TERMINATOR TERMINATOR
FBM BASEPLATE FBM BASEPLATE FBM BASEPLATE
CABLE CABLE
GROUP E FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO
GROUP E FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO
RH924ZJ RH924ZJ RH924ZJ
MASTER STB OUT OR OR OR
TIME KEEPER STB OUT FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx RH928CY FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx RH928CY FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx RH928CY
RH916RB
RH916RB
RH916RB
MODEM
RH972SB FIELD BUS CONNECTORS OR FIELD BUS CONNECTORS OR FIELD BUS CONNECTORS OR
CABLE
FIBER CABLE
CABLE
FCP280 BASEPLATE FCP280 BASEPLATE CABLE FCP280 BASEPLATE
GROUP E
GROUP E
GROUP E
MASTER PWR GROUP D
TIME KEEPER SUPPLY A A FOXBORO FOXBORO A A FOXBORO FOXBORO RH924ZJ A A FOXBORO FOXBORO
RH924ZJ RH924ZJ
STATION
RH100NJ
OR OR
FCP FCP FCP FCP FCP FCP OR
RH100MX
RH928CY
(0.5 meters)
FBMxxx FBMxxx RH928CY FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx RH928CY
REDUNDANT CABLES
REDUNDANT CABLES
REDUNDANT CABLES
NON-REDUNDANT CABLE
B B B B B B
NON-REDUNDANT CABLE
NON-REDUNDANT CABLE
MTK PCIe
RH924ZQ
RH924ZQ
RH924ZQ
CARD FIELD BUS CONNECTORS OR FIELD BUS CONNECTORS FIELD BUS CONNECTORS
PART OF OR OR
K0204AX
FIBER
ETHERNET P0972UB (0.5m) P0972UB (0.5m) P0972UB (0.5m)
PCI CARD or or or
FIBER CABLE P0971XK (3m) P0971XK (3m) P0971XK (3m)
FIBER GROUP B
ETHERNET
TIME STROBE CONVERTER TIME STROBE CONVERTER TIME STROBE CONVERTER
PCI CARD
FPS-400
POWER
FPS-400
FPS-400
MODULE
STB IN PWR IN
POWER
POWER
MODULE
MODULE
RH972KA STB IN PWR IN STB IN PWR IN

RH972KA RH972KA
STB OUT PWR OUT STB OUT PWR OUT STB OUT PWR OUT
RH972RN RH972RN RH972RN
CONTROL
NETWORK
Cu CABLE GROUP A FO CABLE GROUP B FO SIMPLEX CABLE GROUP D CABLE GROUP E

Figure 43 - FCP280 with Wire Antenna Connection, Non-redundant Cabling
W/ RJ-45 CONNECTORS W/ MT-RJ CONNECTORS W/ ST CONNECTORS

P0972UB = 0.5 m P0972KV = 3 m RH972UP = 3 m P0928BM = 0.5 m
P0971XK = 3 m P0972 KW = 15 m RH972UQ = 15 m P0928BP = 1.0 m
P0971XL = 15 m P0972KX = 50 m RH972UR = 50 m P0928BQ = 3.0 m
P0972MR = 30 m CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = P0928BR = 5.0 m
P0971XM = 50 m > 50 m, < 2 km > 50 m, < 2 km P0928BS = 10 m
P0971XN = 100 m P0928BT = 20 m
P0928BU = 30 m
P0928BV = 60 m
95
96
FCP Redundant, Site-Wide, Time Strobe Network w/FO Antenna Connection
ANTENNA, CABLE, FCP280 BASEPLATE ANTENNA, CABLE,
DOWN-CONVERTER, FCP280 BASEPLATE DOWN CONVERTER,
A A FOXBORO FOXBORO
AND MTK CARD = AND MTK CARD = K0204AY
ANTENNA/RCVR A A FOXBORO FOXBORO
ANTENNA/RCVR
ROOF-MOUNTED ASSEMBLY K0204AY FCP FCP ROOF-MOUNTED ASSEMBLY
100 FT WEATHER-PROOF CABLE B B I/A Series I/A Series 100 FT WEATHER-PROOF CABLE
FBMxxx FBMxxx
(To be enclosed in an earthed conduit)
RH924ZQ
(To be enclosed in an earthed conduit) I/A Series I/A Series
B B
RH924ZQ
FIBER RH916RB FIBER
POWER TRANSMITTER TERMINATORS TRANSMITTER
FBM BASEPLATE POWER
SUPPLY SUPPLY
FBM BASEPLATE
FIBER-OPTIC DOWN-CONVERTER FIBER-OPTIC DOWN-CONVERTER
(NOT WEATHER-PROOF) (NOT WEATHER-PROOF)
RH924ZJ OR RH928CY
FOR OUTSIDE RUNS,

"ST" FIBER CABLE IS
CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED
I/A Series I/A Series I/A Series I/A Series 100 m INDOOR FO CABLE IS SUPPLIED 3 meters
RH916RB
3 meters 100 m INDOOR FO CABLE IS SUPPLIED
FOR OUTSIDE RUNS,

"ST" FIBER CABLE IS

FIELD BUS CONNECTORS OR
CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED
RH916RB
FIBER OR FIELD BUS CONNECTORS
RECEIVER CABLE FIBER
GROUP E RECEIVER
FCP280 BASEPLATE
SMF FIBER HUB FCP280 BASEPLATE
P0973BX A A FOXBORO FOXBORO
MMF CABLE A A
Rx (MMF)
PWR
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
RH924ZJ FOXBORO FOXBORO MASTER
GROUP D FCP FCP
RH100NJ
OR SUPPLY
FBMxxx FBMxxx FCP FCP STB OUT TIME KEEPER
RH928CY
REDUNDANT CABLES
REDUNDANT CABLES
B B I/A Series I/A Series MMF CABLE MODEM
NON-REDUNDANT CABLE
MASTER STB OUT FBMxxx FBMxxx
I/A Series I/A Series GROUP D STB OUT RH972SB
B B
RH924ZQ
NON-REDUNDANT CABLE
RH924ZQ
TIME KEEPER FIELD BUS CONNECTORS OR
MODEM STB OUT OR
P0972UB (0.5m) FIELD BUS CONNECTORS
SMF FIBER HUB RH100MX
RH972SB or (0.5 meters)
P0971XK (3m) P0973BX
or
Rx (MMF)
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
RH100NJ
TIME STROBE CONVERTER TIME STROBE CONVERTER MASTER
P0972UB (0.5m)
P0971XK (3m)
MASTER
FPS-400
FPS-400
POWER
POWER
PWR TIME KEEPER
MODULE
MODULE
TIME KEEPER
P0973BW PWR IN PWR IN RH972KA
SUPPLY SMF SMF STB IN STATION
MMF STB IN
STATION UP TO 10 km Time Strobe Network A Time Strobe Network A
MMF STB OUT PWR OUT PWR OUT MMF STB OUT
RH100MX
(0.5 meters)
MTK PCIe
PCI RH972RN RH972RN MTK PCIe
CARD CARD
PART OF TIME STROBE CONVERTER TIME STROBE CONVERTER PART OF
SMF, UP TO 10 km
K0204AY K0204AY FIBER

FIBER RH972KA PWR IN P0973BW
ETHERNET
FPS-400
FPS-400
PWR IN
POWER
POWER
ETHERNET MMF STB IN SMF STB IN
MODULE
MODULE
PCI CARD Time Strobe Network B Time Strobe Network B PCI CARD
FIBER FIBER
ETHERNET ETHERNET
PCI CARD PCI CARD
SMF SMF
UP TO 10 km TO OTHER UP TO 10 km
SMF FIBER CABLE, TO OTHER
EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT
USER SUPPLIED ENCLOSURES ENCLOSURES SMF FIBER CABLE,
USER SUPPLIED
CONTROL
NETWORK
NOTE: FIBER CABLE FIBER CABLE
ALL SIMPLEX, SINGLE MODE FIBER (SMF) CABLES FIBER CABLE GROUP D GROUP B
ARE TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE USER. SMF CABLES
TSB = Time Strobe
GROUP B
NEED TO BE TERMINATED WITH ST CONNECTORS. MMF = Multi-Mode Fiber
SMF = Single Mode Fiber
CABLE GROUP E
MMF TSB SIGNAL A =
Cu CABLE GROUP A P0928BM = 0.5 m MMF TSB SIGNAL B =
W/ RJ-45 CONNECTORS P0928BP = 1.0 m SMF TSB SIGNAL =
FO CABLE GROUP B FO SIMPLEX CABLE GROUP D P0928BQ = 3.0 m
P0972UB = 0.5 m
Figure 44 - Site-Wide Network-FCP280 with Wire Antenna, Redundant Fiber Cabling
W/ MT-RJ CONNECTORS W/ ST CONNECTORS P0928BR = 5.0 m

P0971XK = 3 m P0972KV = 3 m RH972UP = 3 m
P0971XL = 15 m P0928BS = 10 m
P0972 KW = 15 m RH972UQ = 15 m P0928BT = 20 m
P0972MR = 30 m P0972KX = 50 m RH972UR = 50 m
P0971XM = 50 m P0928BU = 30 m
CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = P0928BV = 60 m
P0971XN = 100 m > 50 m, < 2 km > 50 m, < 2 km
B0700AQ, Rev AG
FCP Redundant, Site-Wide, Time Strobe Network w/Cu Antenna Connection
FCP280 BASEPLATE FCP280 BASEPLATE
ANTENNA, CABLE,
AND MTK CARD =
K0204AX FCP FCP FCP FCP ANTENNA, CABLE,
FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx AND MTK CARD =
B0700AQ, Rev AG
B B B B K0204AX
RH924ZQ
RH924ZQ
FIELD BUS CONNECTORS FIELD BUS CONNECTORS
ANTENNA/RCVR RH916RB ANTENNA/RCVR

TERMINATORS
ROOF-MOUNTED ASSEMBLY ROOF-MOUNTED ASSEMBLY
FBM BASEPLATE FBM BASEPLATE
FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO FOXBORO
100 FT WEATHER-PROOF CABLE 100 FT WEATHER-PROOF CABLE

RH924ZJ OR RH928CY FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx
RH916RB
RH916RB
SMF FIBER HUB FIELD BUS CONNECTORS OR OR FIELD BUS CONNECTORS SMF FIBER HUB
P0973BX P0973BX
CABLE
Rx (MMF)
Rx (MMF)
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
FCP280 BASEPLATE GROUP E FCP280 BASEPLATE
MMF CABLE MMF CABLE
GROUP D A A FOXBORO FOXBORO A A FOXBORO FOXBORO
GROUP D
RH924ZJ
FCP FCP OR FCP FCP
RH928CY
REDUNDANT CABLES
REDUNDANT CABLES
NON-REDUNDANT CABLE
NON-REDUNDANT CABLE
RH924ZQ
B B B B
RH924ZQ
MASTER STB OUT STB OUT MASTER
P0972UB (0.5m) or P0971XK (3m)

TIME KEEPER STB OUT STB OUT TIME KEEPER
MODULE MODULE
RH972SB RH972SB
RH100NJ
PWR
PWR TIME STROBE CONVERTER TIME STROBE CONVERTER
P0972UB (0.5m) or P0971XK (3m)
MASTER SUPPLY MASTER
FPS-400
FPS-400
POWER
POWER
SMF, UP TO 10 km
SMF, UP TO 10 km
SUPPLY
MODULE
MODULE
RH100NJ
TIME KEEPER P0973BW PWR IN PWR IN RH972KA TIME KEEPER

RH100MX
STATION SMF STB IN MMF STB IN STATION

(0.5 meters)
Time Strobe Network A Time Strobe Network A
RH100MX
(0.5 meters)
PART OF
RH972RN RH972RN K0204AX

MTK PCIe MTK PCIe
CARD CARD
PART OF TIME STROBE CONVERTER TIME STROBE CONVERTER
FIBER K0204AX RH972KA PWR IN PWR IN P0973BW FIBER
FPS-400
FPS-400
POWER
POWER
MMF STB IN SMF STB IN
MODULE
MODULE
ETHERNET ETHERNET
PCI CARD Time Strobe Network B Time Strobe Network B PCI CARD
FIBER FIBER
ETHERNET ETHERNET
PCI CARD PCI CARD
SMF FIBER CABLE SMF

UP TO 10 km GROUP D UP TO 10 km
TO OTHER TO OTHER
EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT
ENCLOSURES ENCLOSURES
CONTROL
NETWORK FIBER CABLE
GROUP B
FIBER CABLE TSB = Time Strobe
NOTE: GROUP B
ALL SIMPLEX, SINGLE MODE FIBER (SMF) CABLES MMF = Multi-Mode Fiber
ARE TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE USER. SMF CABLES SMF = Single Mode Fiber
NEED TO BE TERMINATED WITH ST CONNECTORS. CABLE GROUP E MMF TSB SIGNAL A =
Cu CABLE GROUP A P0928BM = 0.5 m MMF TSB SIGNAL B =
W/ RJ-45 CONNECTORS FO CABLE GROUP B FO SIMPLEX CABLE GROUP D P0928BP = 1.0 m SMF TSB SIGNAL =
P0972UB = 0.5 m W/ MT-RJ CONNECTORS W/ ST CONNECTORS P0928BQ = 3.0 m
P0971XK = 3 m P0972KV = 3 m RH972UP = 3 m P0928BR = 5.0 m
P0971XL = 15 m P0972 KW = 15 m RH972UQ = 15 m P0928BS = 10 m
P0972MR = 30 m P0972KX = 50 m RH972UR = 50 m
Figure 45 - Site-Wide Network-FCP280 with Wire Antenna, Redundant Copper Cabling
P0928BT = 20 m
P0971XM = 50 m CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = P0928BU = 30 m
P0971XN = 100 m > 50 m, < 2 km > 50 m, < 2 km P0928BV = 60 m
97
98
TIME STROBE EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE TIME STROBE
NETWORK "A" P0904AU TO CELLBUS
NETWORK "B"
PDU MODULE POWER
ANTENNA, CABLE, ANTENNA, CABLE,
DOWN-CONVERTER, P0972UD (LENGTH IS CUSTOMER ADJUSTABLE) DOWN-CONVERTER,
AND MTK CARD = AND MTK CARD = ANTENNA/RCVR
ANTENNA/RCVR POWER TO NEXT ROOF-MOUNTED ASSEMBLY
POWER TO NEXT
ROOF-MOUNTED ASSEMBLY K0204AY "A-NETWORK" TSC K0204AY
"B-NETWORK" TSC
(CUSTOMER SUPPLIED) "RETURN" (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED) 100 FT WEATHER-PROOF CABLE
100 FT WEATHER-PROOF CABLE JUMPER (To be enclosed in an earthed conduit)
(To be enclosed in an earthed conduit) TIME STROBE PWR (CUSTOMER PWR TIME STROBE
CONVERTER SUPPLIED) CONVERTER
OUT OUT
Cu/FIBER
FIBER STB IN STB IN TRANSMITTER
P0972KA PWR PWR P0972KA POWER
POWER TRANSMITTER
STB OUT IN IN STB OUT SUPPLY
SUPPLY OR
FIBER-OPTIC DOWN-CONVERTER
FIBER-OPTIC DOWN-CONVERTER POWER "ROW" "COLUMN" (NOT WEATHER-PROOF)
(NOT WEATHER-PROOF) "RETURN" POWER POWER *
FOR OUTSIDE RUNS,

"ST" FIBER CABLE IS
CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED
100 m INDOOR FO CABLE IS SUPPLIED.
FOR OUTSIDE RUNS,

"ST" FIBER CABLE IS
CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED
FIBER FIBER/Cu
RECEIVER "Y" ADAPTER RECEIVER
P0972UE x 8
OPTIONAL FIBER
MODEM: RH100AM
Rx
Rx
Rx
Rx
Rx
Rx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
STB OUT MASTER
TIME KEEPER
NETWORK
TO CONTROL
STB OUT
"A" SWITCHES
NETWORK
FIBER CABLE
TO CONTROL
"B" SWITCHES
MODEM
MASTER STB OUT GROUP D
TIME KEEPER P0972SB
STB OUT
MODEM
or
(3 m)
P0972SB
A A A A A A A A MASTER
TIME KEEPER
MASTER STATION
RH100MX
TIME KEEPER B B B B B B B B
P0971XK
PART OF
P0972UB (0.5 m)
STATION FIBER CABLE
PART OF MTK PCIe
RH100MX
K0204AY GROUP D
K0204AY CARD
1 x 8 NEST
MTK PCIe
CARD FIBER
FIBER OPTIC ETHERNET
CABLE GROUP F PCI CARD
ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP
FIBER FIBER
ETHERNET SINGLE ( ie, NON-REDUNDANT ) ZCP270s ILLUSTRATED ETHERNET
PCI CARD PCI CARD
FIBER * = USE "COLUMN" POWER IF AVAILABLE. FIBER CABLE
ETHERNET OTHERWISE, DAISY-CHAIN "ROW" POWER. GROUP B
PCI CARD
POWER
SUPPLY
RH100NJ
FIBER CABLE
POWER GROUP B TO OTHER CONTROL
SUPPLY EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURES
Figure 46 - ZCP270 with Fiber Antenna Connection, Redundant Cabling
RH100NJ NETWORK
FO CABLE GROUP B
W/ MT-RJ CONNECTORS FO SIMPLEX CABLE GROUP D FO CABLE GROUP F
P0972KV = 3 m W/ ST CONNECTORS W/ LC/MTRJ CONNECTORS
P0972 KW = 15 m P0972UP = 3 m P0972TR = 3 m
P0972KX = 50 m P0972UQ = 15 m P0972TS = 15 m
CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = P0972UR = 50 m P0972TT = 50 m
> 50 m, < 2 km CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = > 50 m, < 2 km
> 50 m, < 2 km
B0700AQ, Rev AG
ANTENNA,CABLE,
DOW N-CONVERTER,
EQUIPM ENT ENCLOSURE EQUIPM ENT ENCLOSURE
AND M TK CARD =
P0972UD P0972UD P0972UD
P0972TX
TIM E STROBE CONVERTER TIM E STROBE CONVERTER
100 FT W EATHER-PROOF STB IN P0972KA PW R IN ** STB IN P0972KA PW R IN
§
CABLE P0904AU P0904AU
ANTENNA/RCVR P0972ZL (0.5 m ) STB OUT PW R OUT PDU M ODULE STB OUT PW R OUT PDU M ODULE
(To be enclosed in an earthed
ROOF-M OUNTED ASSEM BLY
conduit) OR
P0972ZM (3 m )
POW ER FIBER
SUPPLY TRANSM ITTER
B0700AQ, Rev AG
FIBER-OPTIC DOW N-CONVERTER
(NOT W EATHER-PROOF)

A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
FOR OUTSIDE RUNS,

"ST"FIBER CABLE IS
CUSTOM ER-SUPPLIED
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B
FIBER
1 x 8 NEST
1 x 8 NEST
RECEIVER
FIBER CABLE
GROUP D
M ASTER (T.STB)Tx1 ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP
TIM E KEEPER
(T.STB)Tx2
M ODEM SINGLE (ie,NON-REDUNDANT )ZCP270s ILLUSTRATED SINGLE (ie,NON-REDUNDANT )ZCP270s ILLUSTRATED
P0972SB
USER
TIM E STROBE CONVERTER SUPPLIED TIM E STROBE CONVERTER
M ASTER POW ER Rx(STB IN) PW R IN Rx(STB IN) PW R IN
ª
TIM E KEEPER SUPPLY
P0972KA P0972KA
Tx(STB OUT) P0972ZL (0.5 m ) Tx(STB OUT) P0972ZL (0.5 m )
STATION PW R OUT OR PW R OUT OR
RH100MX
RH100NJ P0972ZM (3 m ) P0972ZM (3 m )
NETW ORK
NETW ORK
To Control
To Control
FO CABLE GROUP F
FO CABLE GROUP F
M TK PCIe
CARD PART OF
K0204AY
FIBER
ETHERNET
PCICARD FIBER CABLE
FIBER GROUP B
ETHERNET A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
PCICARD
1 x 8 NEST
1 x 8 NEST
CONTROL
NETWORK ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP
SINGLE (ie,NON-REDUNDANT )ZCP270s ** = USE "ROW " POW ER SINGLE (ie,NON-REDUNDANT )ZCP270s § = "ROW "POW ER
Figure 47 - ZCP270 with Fiber Antenna Connection, Non-redundant Cabling
ARE ILLUSTRATED IF ONLY ONE SOURCE ARE ILLUSTRATED ª = "COLUM N" POW ER
IF AVAILABLE
IS AVAILABLE
FO CABLE GROUP B FO SIM PLEX CABLE GROUP D FO CABLE GROUP F

W /M T-RJCONNECTORS W /ST CONNECTORS W /LC/M TRJCONNECTORS
P0972KV = 3 m P0972UP = 3 m P0972TR = 3 m
P0972 KW = 15 m P0972UQ = 15 m P0972TS = 15 m
P0972KX = 50 m P0972UR = 50 m P0972TT = 50 m
CUSTOM ER SUPPLIED = CUSTOM ER SUPPLIED = CUSTOM ER SUPPLIED = > 50 m ,< 2 km
> 50 m ,< 2 km > 50 m ,< 2 km
99
TIM E STR O BE EQ U IPM EN T EN C LO SU R E TIM E STR O BE
100
N ETW O R K "A" P0904AU TO C ELLBU S N ETW O R K "B"
PD U M O D U LE PO W ER
P0972U D (LEN G TH IS C U STO M ER AD JU STABLE)

PO W ER TO N EXT
PO W ER TO N EXT
"A-N ETW O R K"TSC
"B-N ETW O R K"TSC
(C U STO M ER SU PPLIED ) (C U STO M ER SU PPLIED )
"R ETU R N "
AN TEN N A,C ABLE, AN TEN N A,C ABLE,
JU M PER
AN TEN N A/R C VR AN D M TK C AR D = TIM E STR O BE TIM E STR O BE AN D M TK C AR D =
PW R (C U STO M ER PW R
R O O F-M O U N TED ASSEM BLY K0204AX C O N VER TER SUPPLIED) C O N VER TER K0204AX
O UT O UT AN TEN N A/R C VR
P0972KA R O O F-M O U N TED ASSEM BLY
100 FT W EATH ER -PR O O F C ABLE R x(STB IN ) (STB IN )R x
PW R PW R
Tx(STB O U T)P0972KA IN IN (STB O U T)Tx 100 FT W EATH ER -PR O O F C ABLE
POW ER PO W ER "R O W " "C O LU M N " POW ER

SUPPLY "R ETU R N " PO W ER PO W ER *
SUPPLY
R H 100N J R H 100N J
M ASTER (T.STB)Tx2 "Y"AD APTER Tx1(T.STB)

P0972U E x 8
M ASTER
TIM E KEEPER FIBER C ABLE
M O D EM (T.STB)Tx2 Tx2(T.STB) TIM E KEEPER

G RO UP D M O D EM
P0972SB FIBER C ABLE
G RO UP D P0972SB
M ASTER M ASTER
TO C O N TR O L
NETWORK
"A" SW ITC H ES
TO C O N TR O L
NETWORK
"B" SW ITC H ES
TIM E KEEPER TIM E KEEPER
R H 100M X
R H 100M X
STATIO N PAR T O F STATIO N
PAR T O F
K0204AX
K0204AX
M TK PC Ie M TK PC Ie
C AR D
or
C AR D
A A A A A A A A
FIBER FIBER
ETH ER N ET ETH ER N ET
P0971XK (3 m )
B B B B B B B B
P0972U B (0.5 m )
PC IC AR D PC IC AR D
FIBER FIBER
ETH ER N ET ETH ER N ET
PC IC AR D FIBER C ABLE PC IC AR D
FIBER C ABLE
1 x 8 N EST
G RO UP B G RO UP B
FIBER O PTIC
C ABLE G R O U P F
ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P
SIN G LE ( ie, N O N -R ED U N D AN T ) ZC P270s ILLU STR ATED

FO C ABLE G R O U P F * = U SE "C O LU M N "PO W ER IF AVAILABLE.
W /LC /M TR J C O N N EC TO R S O TH ER W ISE,D AISY-C H AIN "R O W "PO W ER .
P0972TR = 3 m
P0972TS = 15 m
P0972TT = 50 m
C U STO M ER SU PPLIED = > 50 m ,< 2 km
FO C ABLE G R O U P B FO SIM PLEX C ABLE G R O U P D

Figure 48 - ZCP270 with Wire Antenna Connection, Redundant Cabling
W /M T-R J C O N N EC TO R S W /ST C O N N EC TO R S
P0972KV = 3 m P0972U P = 3 m C O N TR O L
P0972 KW = 15 m P0972U Q = 15 m
P0972KX = 50 m P0972U R = 50 m N ETW O R K
C U STO M ER SU PPLIED = C U STO M ER SU PPLIED =
> 50 m ,< 2 km > 50 m ,< 2 km
B0700AQ, Rev AG
KIT EQ U IPM EN T EN C LO SU R E EQ U IPM EN T EN C LO SU R E
P0972U D P0972U D P0972U D
K0204AX
TIM E STR O BE C O N VER TER TIM E STR O BE C O N VER TER
R x(STB IN ) PW R IN ** R x(STB IN ) PW R IN
§
P0972KA P0904AU P0972KA P0904AU
P0972ZL (0.5 m ) Tx(STB O U T) PD U M O D U LE Tx(STB O U T) PD U M O D U LE
AN TEN N A/R C VR PW R O U T PW R O U T
R O O F-M O U N TED ASSEM BLY OR
P0972ZM (3 m )
100 FT W EATH ER -PR O O F C ABLE
B0700AQ, Rev AG
POW ER
SUPPLY
R H 100N J
1 x 8 N EST
1 x 8 N EST
M ASTER (T.STB)Tx1
TIM E KEEPER
M O D EM (T.STB)Tx2
ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P
P0972SB
SIN G LE ( ie, N O N -R ED U N D AN T ) ZC P270s ILLU STR ATED SIN G LE ( ie, N O N -R ED U N D AN T ) ZC P270s ILLU STR ATED
FIBER C ABLE
M ASTER
TIM E KEEPER G RO UP D U SER
STATIO N TIM E STR O BE C O N VER TER SU PPLIED TIM E STR O BE C O N VER TER
R H 100M X
PAR T O F R x(STB IN )P0972KAPW R IN R x(STB IN ) PW R IN
ª
K0204AX P0972ZL (0.5 m ) P0972KA P0972ZL (0.5 m )
M TK PC Ie Tx(STB O U T) PW R O U T OR Tx(STB O U T) PW R O U T OR
C AR D P0972ZM (3 m )
N ETW O R K
N ETW O R K
TO C O N TR O L
FIBER C ABLE G R O U P B P0972ZM (3 m )
TO C O N TR O L
FO C ABLE G R O U P F
FO C ABLE G R O U P F
FIBER
ETH ER N ET
PC IC AR D
FIBER
ETH ER N ET
PC IC AR D
1 x 8 N EST
1 x 8 N EST
FO C ABLE G R O U P B
W /M T-R J C O N N EC TO R S C O N TR O L
P0972KV = 3 m
P0972 KW = 15 m N ETW O R K
P0972KX = 50 m
C U STO M ER SU PPLIED =
> 50 m ,< 2 km ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P ZC P
Figure 49 - ZCP270 with Wire Antenna Connection, Non-redundant Cabling
SIN G LE ( ie,N O N -R ED U N D AN T ) ZC P270s ** = U SE "R O W " PO W ER SIN G LE ( ie,N O N -R ED U N D AN T ) ZC P270s § = "R O W "PO W ER
AR E ILLU STR ATED IF O N LY O N E SO U R C E AR E ILLU STR ATED ª = "C O LU M N " PO W ER
IF AVAILABLE
FO SIM PLEX C ABLE G R O U P D IS AVAILABLE
W /ST C O N N EC TO R S FO C ABLE G R O U P F
P0972U P = 3 m W /LC /M TR J C O N N EC TO R S
P0972U Q = 15 m P0972TR = 3 m
P0972U R = 50 m P0972TS = 15 m
C U STO M ER SU PPLIED = P0972TT = 50 m
> 50 m ,< 2 km C U STO M ER SU PPLIED = > 50 m ,< 2 km
101
102
ZCP/FCM Redundant, Site-Wide, TS Network w/FO Antenna Connection
FBM BASEPLATE
EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE ANTENNA, CABLE,
DOWN-CONVERTER,
P0904AU TO CELLBUS
F OXBORO F OXBORO F OXBORO F OXBORO AND MTK CARD KIT=
TO NEXT PDU MODULE POWER
ANTENNA, CABLE, K0204AY
TSC P0972UD (LENGTH IS
TO NEXT
DOWN-CONVERTER, FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx
CUSTOMER ADJUSTABLE) TSC ANTENNA/RCVR
P0916RB
AND MTK CARD = I/A Series I/A Series I/A Series I/A Series
ANTENNA/RCVR POWER TO NEXT POWER TO NEXT ROOF-MOUNTED ASSEMBLY
FOR OUTSIDE RUNS,

"ST" FIBER CABLE IS
CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED
ROOF-MOUNTED ASSEMBLY K0204AY "A-NETWORK" TSC "B-NETWORK" TSC
FIELD BUS CONNECTORS (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED) "RETURN" (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED) 100 FT WEATHER-PROOF CABLE
100 FT WEATHER-PROOF CABLE JUMPER (To be enclosed in an earthed conduit)
(To be enclosed in an earthed conduit) TIME STROBE (CUSTOMER TIME STROBE
PWR PWR
FBM BASEPLATE CONVERTER A SUPPLIED) CONVERTER B
OUT OUT
MMF UP TO 2 km
Cu/FIBER
MMF UP TO 2 km
P0973BW P0973BW
FIBER A A F OXBORO F OXBORO MMF STB OUT PWR PWR MMF STB OUT TRANSMITTER
POWER TRANSMITTER POWER
(1M) (EXAMPLE)
FCM FCM SMF STB IN IN IN SMF STB IN SUPPLY
SUPPLY 100Et 100Et FIBER-OPTIC DOWN-
FBMxxx FBMxxx CONVERTER
FIBER-OPTIC DOWN-CONVERTER I/A Series I/A Series
B B POWER "ROW" "COLUMN"
NON-REDUNDANT CABLE
P0916MZ
(NOT WEATHER-PROOF) RH100NJ
P0926KZ
(NOT WEATHER-PROOF) "RETURN" POWER POWER *
FOR OUTSIDE RUNS,

"ST" FIBER CABLE IS
100 m INDOOR FO
CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED
FIELD BUS CONNECTORS POWER
POWER CABLE IS SUPPLIED.

SUPPLY
SUPPLY 100 m INDOOR FO CABLE IS SUPPLIED.
RH100NJ
FIBER FO CABLE FIBER/Cu
SMF UP TO 10 km
"Y" ADAPTER
FOR OUTSIDE RUNS,
RECEIVER "ST" FIBER CABLE IS
RECEIVER
CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED
GROUP A P0972UE x 6
CABLES
P0972UB
or
SMF FIBER HUB MMF CABLE
P0971XK SMF FIBER HUB
RH100AN CABLES GROUP D
MMF CABLE P0972UB (0.5 m)
RH100AN
Rx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
GROUP D
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Rx
OPTICAL OPTICAL or
SPLITTER SPLITTER
MTK MODEM
P0971XK (3 m)
F km STB OUT
MASTER STB OUT SM 10 1 x 8 NEST P0972SB
TIME KEEPER TO STB OUT
A B T A B T A B T A B T A B T A B T
STB OUT UP
MODEM
P0972SB
TO Control Network MASTER
SMF FIBER CABLE VIA SPLITTERS TO OTHER TIME KEEPER
USER SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT
MASTER STATION
RH100MX
FO CABLE ENCLOSURES
TIME KEEPER GROUP A A A A A A A
RH100MX
STATION
TO OTHER MTK PCIe
PART OF EQUIPMENT CARD
B B B B B B PART OF
K0204AY ENCLOSURES
FIBER OPTIC
MTK PCIe K0204AY

CABLE GROUP A
CARD FIBER
ETHERNET
PCI CARD
FIBER ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP FIBER
"B" SWITCHES VIA
"A" SWITCHES VIA
TO Control Network
OPTICAL SPLITTERS
TO Control Network
OPTICAL SPLITTERS
ETHERNET ETHERNET
OPTICAL OPTICAL
PCI CARD SPLITTER SPLITTER FAULT-TOLERANT ZCP270s ARE ILLUSTRATED PCI CARD
FIBER * = USE "COLUMN" POWER IF AVAILABLE.
ETHERNET OTHERWISE, DAISY-CHAIN "ROW" POWER.
FIBER CABLE
PCI CARD GROUP B
FIBER CABLE
GROUP B TIME STROBE
TIME STROBE
NOTE: CONTROL
ALL SIMPLEX, SINGLE MODE FIBER (SMF) CABLES
ARE TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE USER. SMF CABLES MMF = Multi-Mode Fiber
NEED TO BE TERMINATED WITH ST CONNECTORS. NETWORK SMF = Single Mode Fiber
FIBER CABLE GROUP A FO CABLE GROUP B MMF SIMPLEX FO CABLE FO CABLE GROUP F MMF TSB SIGNAL A =
Figure 50 - Site-Wide Network - ZCP270 with Wire Antenna, Redundant Fiber Cabling
MMF with LC/LC CABLES W/ MT-RJ CONNECTORS GROUP D W/ ST CONNECTORS W/ LC/MTRJ CONNECTORS MMF TSB SIGNAL B =
P0972UN = 50 cm, GRAY P0972KV = 3 m P0972UP = 3 m P0972TR = 3 m
SMF TSB SIGNAL =
P0972VG = 50 cm, ORANGE P0972 KW = 15 m P0972UQ = 15 m P0972TS = 15 m
P0972ZQ = 25 cm, ORANGE P0972KX = 50 m P0972UR = 50 m P0972TT = 50 m Control Network A =
P0973BU = 25 cm, GRAY CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = > 50 m, < 2 km Control Network B =
> 50 m, < 2 km > 50 m, < 2 km
B0700AQ, Rev AG
ZCP/FCM Redundant, Site-Wide, TS Network w/Cu Antenna Connection
TIME STROBE FBM BASEPLATE
EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE TIME STROBE
NETWORK "A" P0904AU TO CELLBUS NETWORK "B"
F OXBORO F OXBORO F OXBORO F OXBORO TO NEXT TO NEXT
PDU MODULE POWER
TSC TSC
FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx FBMxxx P0972UD (LENGTH IS CUSTOMER ADJUSTABLE)
P0916RB
I/A Series I/A Series I/A Series I/A Series POWER TO NEXT
POWER TO NEXT
"A-NETWORK" TSC
B0700AQ, Rev AG
"B-NETWORK" TSC
FIELD BUS CONNECTORS (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED)
"RETURN" (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED)
JUMPER
ANTENNA/RCVR TIME STROBE (CUSTOMER
TIME STROBE
PWR PWR CONVERTER B
ROOF-MOUNTED ASSEMBLY FBM BASEPLATE
MMF (UP TO 2 km)

MMF (UP TO 2 km)
CONVERTER A SUPPLIED) ANTENNA/RCVR
OUT OUT P0973BW ROOF-MOUNTED ASSEMBLY
ANTENNA, CABLE, A A F OXBORO F OXBORO MMF STB OUT MMF STB OUT
PWR PWR ANTENNA, CABLE,
AND MTK CARD KIT = K0204AX
(1M) (EXAMPLE)
FCM FCM SMF STB IN P0973BW IN IN SMF STB IN AND MTK CARD KIT = K0204AX
100Et 100Et
FBMxxx FBMxxx
B B I/A Series I/A Series "ROW" "COLUMN"

POWER
NON-REDUNDANT CABLE
P0916MZ
POWER POWER
P0926KZ
"RETURN" POWER POWER *
SUPPLY SUPPLY
RH100NJ RH100NJ
STB OUT CABLES

SMF FIBER HUB
MASTER
SMF FIBER HUB P0972UB (0.5 m) RH100AN MTK MODEM
TIME KEEPER STB OUT
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Rx
RH100AN or
SMF UP TO 10 km
MODEM STB OUT
P0971XK (3 m)
Rx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
Tx
P0972SB P0972SB
STB OUT
SMF UP TO 10 km CABLES
P0972UB (0.5 m)
"Y" ADAPTER or
MASTER P0972UE x 6 P0971XK (3 m) MASTER
GROUP D
TIME KEEPER FIBER OPTIC TIME KEEPER
MMF CABLE
1 x 8 NEST
RH100MX
STATION FO CABLE CABLE GROUP A STATION
RH100MX
TO OTHER
100 FT WEATHER-PROOF CABLE
PART OF GROUP A A B T A B T A B T A B T A B T A B T
EQUIPMENT
100 FT WEATHER-PROOF CABLE

K0204AX ENCLOSURES
MTK PCIe
PCI MTK PCIe
CARD TO Control Network CARD
OPTICAL OPTICAL
TO OTHER SPLITTER SPLITTER VIA SPLITTERS PART OF
FIBER EQUIPMENT K0204AX FIBER
ETHERNET ENCLOSURES FO CABLE ETHERNET

PCI CARD GROUP A A A A A A A PCI CARD
FIBER SMF FIBER CABLE FIBER
ETHERNET USER SUPPLIED B B B B B B ETHERNET
PCI CARD PCI CARD
FIBER CABLE
GROUP B
FIBER CABLE
GROUP B
ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP ZCP
"B" SWITCHES VIA
"A" SWITCHES VIA
TO Control Network
OPTICAL SPLITTERS
TO Control Network
OPTICAL SPLITTERS
OPTICAL OPTICAL
SPLITTER SPLITTER FAULT-TOLERANT ZCP270s ARE ILLUSTRATED
* = USE "COLUMN" POWER IF AVAILABLE. MMF = Multi-Mode Fiber
OTHERWISE, DAISY-CHAIN "ROW" POWER. SMF = Single Mode Fiber
SMF TIME STROBE SIGNAL =
FO CABLE TIME STROBE SIGNAL A =

NOTE: GROUP F
ALL SIMPLEX, SINGLE MODE FIBER (SMF) CABLES
ARE TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE USER. SMF CABLES TIME STROBE SIGNAL B =
NEED TO BE TERMINATED WITH ST CONNECTORS.
CONTROL Control Network A =
FIBER CABLE GROUP A FO CABLE GROUP B MMF SIMPLEX FO CABLE, FO CABLE GROUP F
MMF with LC/LC CABLES W/ MT-RJ CONNECTORS W/ ST CONNECTORS, GROUP D W/ LC/MTRJ CONNECTORS NETWORK Control Network B =
P0972UN = 50 cm, GRAY P0972KV = 3 m P0972UP = 3 m P0972TR = 3 m
P0972VG = 50 cm, ORANGE P0972 KW = 15 m P0972UQ = 15 m P0972TS = 15 m
P0972ZQ = 25 cm, ORANGE P0972KX = 50 m P0972UR = 50 m P0972TT = 50 m
P0973BU = 25 cm, GRAY CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = CUSTOMER SUPPLIED = > 50 m, < 2 km
> 50 m, < 2 km > 50 m, < 2 km
Figure 51 - Site-Wide Network - ZCP270 with Wire Antenna, Redundant Copper Cabling
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Appendix B. NTP Installation for Off-Control Network

Stations
Network Time Protocol (NTP) Overview
Use the NTP software, rather than the W32Time service built into Windows, or other
"atomic time" programs, preferentially for these reasons.
• NTP uses multiple servers, and automatically chooses one of the better ones
based on continuous monitoring. If a server goes down, another one is selected
without user intervention. By comparison W32Time, like many clock programs,
only uses a single server.
• NTP contacts the servers only as frequently as needed, between once a minute
and once every 17 minutes. W32Time, by default, only contacts servers once a
week, so your PC could be minutes out between corrections.
• Time will not normally step backwards.
• Leap seconds are handled without user intervention, and without stepping the
PC's clock.
• Even on Windows, accuracies down to the millisecond level can be achieved with
suitable configurations required for certain software.
• You can use your own time sources with NTP, such as a radio-clock or GPS
receiver, and it will then work independently of an internet connection, such as
when you are out in the field.
• You can run NTP on many operating systems including Windows, Linux,
FreeBSD and the Mac OS, so managing and monitoring NTP expertise doesn't
need to be re-learned.
• NTP provides comprehensive performance checks, other programs typically do
not. Monitoring can be across the network from a central point, if needed.
NTP Server Installation

NOTE: For a system which has an off-Control Network PDC on a site with no NTP
Server, the PDC can be configured as the NTP source and the SDC(s) as
additional NTP source(s).
NTP Configuration Information

Starting with I/A Series software v8.8 or Control Core Services software v9.0 or later,
and using System Definition v3.0 or later, it is possible to configure up to three off-
Control Network NTP servers to synchronize both the Master TimeKeeper (MTK) and
the Backup TimeKeeper (BMTK). The BMTK needs to use the same NTP server(s) as
the MTK.
This is accomplished by defining the NTP server in System Definition using IPV4
addresses of the off-Control Network NTP sources.
NOTE: Static IPV4 addresses are required for the NTP sources. If an NTP server
address is allocated using DHCP and the IP address changes, you will have to
reconfigure the MTK's and the BMTK's tk.cfg file to point to the new IP address.
Do not use the computer name of the NTP source in the tk.cfg file. It will cause the
hpstk.exe process to terminate.
Be aware of this information regarding NTP configuration.
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• IPv4 must be used; IPv6 will not work.

• The NTP server must be able to be pinged from the MTK and BMTK in order to
work.
• Although the MTK and BMTK sync with a stratum as high as 12, it is
recommended that the NTP time synchronization source be at stratum 1 or 2 for
best performance. For additional details, see NTP Server Configuration, page
111.
Installing the Meinberg NTP Server Software

Meinberg provides an NTP software port for Windows users. This section provides a
quick guide to installing NTP on Windows platforms.
Do NOT install the Meinberg software on stations running I/A Series or Control Core
Software, as it will interfere with the NTP client already present. Use of the Internet as
an NTP time source is not supported.
Visit the Meinberg website (https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/sw/ntp.htm#ntp_
stable), and find the section titled “NTP for Windows XP and newer, with IPv6
support”.
Look for the download icon ( ) and a file named: ntp...setup.exe.

Download the setup file and save it to your hard disk.
NOTE: NTP v4.2.8 or greater must be used.
Where to Download Software Installation Files

Make a directory named C:\Install\NTP\ and download the ...setup.exe file
directly to that directory.
1. Right-click the downloaded file, then select Properties.
2. Click Unblock if it is present. This will remove one warning message before
running the install procedure.
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3. Right-click the setup.exe file and select Run as Administrator. You need to allow
the file to run by answering the UAC (User Authorization Control) question. You
do not have to disable UAC to install or run NTP.
4. Click I Agree, and select a location for the files.
Where to Install NTP Files

Where possible use the Meinberg defaults.
1. Right-click the directory in Windows/File Explorer to give all users full control.
2. Select Properties > Security tab > Edit > Add.
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3. In the Object Names box, type everyone and click OK, verify that "Everyone" is
selected, and in the Permissions box, click Full Control > OK.
4. Choose your directory and click Next to continue. You can use the default folder,
or select your own directory.
5. Leave all the components selected, and click Next to continue.
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6. As it saves, you have the option to choose which servers to use. NTP can create
an initial configuration for you using servers from the NTP Pool based on your
geographic location. To do this, verify the check box "Create an initial..." is
selected.
NOTE: For best performance, if an off-Control Network station is being set up
to supply NTP time to the MTK, it is recommended that the stratum be no
higher than stratum 2.
7. Select the nearest country or region to you from the drop-down list. NTP will then
choose servers in your region to try and provide the nearest connection for the
best performance.
8. Leave the other settings as the installer suggests.
NOTE: In a configuration where a PDC or some other off-Control Network
workstation is being configured as the NTP source, you have to edit the ntp.
conf file and comment out any lines pointing to internet sources and add the
following:
server 127.127.1.0
fudge 127.127.1.0 stratum 1
enable mode 7
If the off-Control Network workstation is pointed to another NTP source, then
edit the ntp.conf file and add a server line for each source.
Example: If the Off-Control Network InSql Historian is pointing to NTP
sources with IP addresses of: 181.182.22.10 and 181.128.22.30, then add:
server 181.182.22.10
server 181.182.22.30
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9. Once you have selected your region, click Next. Most users will not need to edit
the file that the installer creates. Click No to continue.
10. In next dialog box, keep the Create and use a special NTP account option
selected, and leave the other options as suggested.
NOTE: For systems which are not a member of an Active Directory domain,
do not create an account and password unless it is part of the customer site
requirements. For systems which are members of an Active Directory
domain, be sure the user account is a member of the Plant Maintenance
group (if Active Directory is on Windows Server 2003) or is a member of the I/
A Plant Admins group (if Active Directory is on Windows Server 2008 R2 or
later operating system).
NOTE: Verify that the "Disable other Time Services" check box is selected. It
is not recommended to enable Windows W32 time on Schneider Electric
stations because it will interfere with I/A timekeeping.
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11. Click Next and create a password for the account.

NOTE: If your chosen password does not fill the requirements for NTP
software, the software will prompt you to use a different password.
12. Click Next to complete the installation. The NTP service is now started.
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13. Click Finish.

NOTE: You may need to allow programs to pass through the Windows
Firewall.
NTP may trigger your firewall software to ask you if it is OK for NTPD to
access the Internet. Be sure to allow ntpd.exe both incoming and outgoing
access (called Act as a server in Zone Alarm).
Allow ntpd.exe to accept incoming UDP requests through the firewall if you
intend to set up a local NTP network.
NOTE: The support program (ntpq.exe) can be used to diagnose how well
NTP is working. You may need to allow this support program through your
firewall as well. The programs can be found in C:\Program Files (x86)
\NTP\bin\ if you have been using the suggested paths.
No special configuration is needed for the majority of routers, as support for NTP
(UDP packets on port 123) is already built-in.
NTP Server Configuration

If there is no external “stratum 1” source available, the NTP server can be configured
as its own stratum 1 source (using its internal clock for time). Reconfigure the ntp.conf
file, which is on the NTP server.
Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\ntp.conf and add the following lines.
server 127.127.1.0
fudge 127.127.1.0 stratum 1
enable mode 7
Figure 52 - NTP Server Not Time Synchronized
Be aware of this information when configuring the server.

• An NTP time synchronization source must be a stratum 1 or 2 TimeKeeper in
order to synchronize I/A Series or Control Core Services.
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• A satellite is stratum 0, a time source connected to the satellite would be stratum

1.
Time Synchronized PDC

If the off-Control Network PDC or NTP server is time synchronized from another
source, use at least a stratum 1 source for best performance. See the descriptions of
strata in Appendix E. ClockStrata Definition, page 127.
Figure 53 - Time Synced PDC
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NTP Strata Example

Figure 54 - NTP Strata Example
Note the following points:

• Use a stratum 1 or 2 TimeKeeper for the NTP time synchronization source.
• Stratum does not refer to the number of routers in the path but rather how many
intermediate NTP servers are in between the Antenna and the MTK. Even though
the number of routers does not relate to stratum, it can have an effect. If the delay
when the MTK and BMTK ping the NTP source is too long, a source may be
marked as failed in the smon_log or the hpstk.log, and may act intermittent. If the
source stratum is too far away, the MTK/BMTK may show that they are in sync
with the external NTP sync source but Control Network client workstations may
indicate that they are not updating their time. If the NTP source stratum is 12 or
greater, the MTK and or BMTK may sync to the source, but the other client I/A
workstations do not accept the time.
• I/A Series or CCS users must not use an Internet connection as a time source.
• Windows Time (W32Time), IEEE 1588 and the Daytime service (port 13), or the
TIME service (port 37) are not supported as sources for the external NTP
sources.
Confirmation of Operation
For off-Control Network workstations configured to receive time from an NTP source
use, the command prompt to confirm the operation.
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1. Within Command Prompt, enter ntpq -p.

NOTE: The -p must be lower-case, and there must be a space between the
ntpq and the -p. An alternative command which may work more quickly is
ntpq -pn.
2. You will see a similar display to the screenshot.
Alternatively, you can follow this process.
1. Start > Meinberg > Network Time Protocol > Quick NTP status.
2. This will result in a ntpq display which automatically refreshes every ten
seconds.
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Appendix C. TroubleShooting NTP Off-Control

Network Server
NTP is a network application, so the basics of troubleshooting any network application
apply. In today's Windows environments.
• Check firewall access
◦ Are the programs ntpd.exe and ntpq.exe "known" to the firewall?
◦ Do they have both incoming and outgoing access enabled?
◦ In Zone Alarm, this means "Act as a server"
◦ Are the access requests from the firewall software enabled - you aren't
missing any?
• Can you PING and TRACERT to the ntp server in question?
◦ Be aware that this is a poor test today, as many networks and servers disable
PING access
• Does the ntpq -p command indicate that servers can be reached? (For help in
understanding the results. see Interpreting the NTPQ Output, page 116).
• Verify that you are allowed access to the server; many stratum 1 servers require
that you contact them before accessing. Look for an "open access" server.
NOTE: NTP has a maximum clock error of 500ppm (43.2 seconds per day, or 1.8s
per hour) that it will correct. If you see the offset gradually increasing by more than
this rate you know that your PC's clock is too inaccurate to be disciplined by NTP.
You can set up a scheduled task to run twice (or more often) a day to stop and
restart the NTP service.
Service Will Not Start

This situation may be due to the lack of one or more DLLs. The Microsoft Visual C++
2008 (x86) runtime library is required. If you have chosen not to install the SSL
components above, the service will not start as these components are required.
Simply run the install again, selecting the "Update files" option.
Using the Administration Tools, Services Program

You can check that the NTP service is running and, perhaps more importantly that the
W32Time (the older Windows time service) has stopped using the Services applet.
This may be found under Control Panel > Administrative Tools.
Check these points:
• The service "Network Time Protocol" is shown as Status: Started, and Startup
Type: Automatic
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• The service "Windows Time" is shown as Status: (blank), and Startup Type:
Disabled
Using PC Clock Drift

If the file ntp.drift in your ..\ntp\etc\ directory consistently shows a value near +/- 500,
and NTP stops working, then it may be that your PC's clock is outside the normal
limits for NTP (a drift of up to +/- 43 seconds per day is allowed).
A new feature in ntp-4.2.8p4 and later allows you to provide a base offset value to
NTP when it starts, so that the +/- 500 ppm (parts per million) applies to that base
value, rather than being an absolute limit. Your clock must be well behaved, but it
does not have to be absolutely correct.
1. Set the system environment variable: NTPD_TICKADJ_PPM to the value you
need. On Windows 7, this is through the Control Panel.
a. To do this, navigate to Control Panel > System > System > Advanced >
Environment variables > System variables.
b. Add a New system variable, with the name NTPD_TICKADJ_PPM and the
value 500 (or -500 if your ntp.drift was limiting at its negative extreme).
2. Install ntp-4.2.8p4 or later. Right-click and select Properties > Unblock the
download. Using the Services application, stop NTP (Network Time Protocol),
save the .EXE files from your ..\ntp\bin\ directory (in case you need to revert), and
copy the .EXE files from the Zip archive you downloaded. Restart NTP in
Services, and check for correct operation. As the files have changed, you may
need to tell your firewall to allow the new programs incoming and outgoing
access.
NOTE: You may need to repeat the set environment variable/restart NTP loop
a number of times to get a better value for your system.
Power-Saving Features May Cause Problems

Your PC clock may appear broken to NTP. However, the detected issue may be with
some software that is tampering with the CPU speed. You may need to disable any
power-saving features and see whether the NTP performance improves. Symptoms
may include the PC keeping time correctly until some CPU-intensive activity is
commenced.
Interpreting the NTPQ Output

The display is a list of remote servers with various status reports arranged in columns.
Refer to the figure as you read the following points.
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• One remote server should have an asterisk (*) in the first column. This marks the
server which NTP has selected as the current preferred source.
• Servers that have a plus sign (+) are good enough for NTP to sync to, others are
not.
• The reach column should not be 0, and will expand from 1 during the normal
working of NTP until it reaches 377. It is an octal display of a bit-mask showing
when the server was reached. A column of all zeros means that NTP cannot
contact any servers. This may be due to your firewall settings.
• The offset shows how far your PC is off from a nominal UTC, and the value is in
milliseconds. The PC above is within about 1/40s of correct time.
• The poll value should gradually increase from 64 seconds to 1024 seconds as
NTP needs to contact the server less and less frequently as the clock offset and
frequency are gradually corrected. Changing the poll is automatic in NTP.
• The delay shows the time for a packet from your PC to reach the remote server
and vice versa. Values above 150ms may indicate a satellite circuit. It is better to
avoid such servers if possible. You will get better performance from servers which
are close to you on the network. I/A Series should not have a time source farther
than stratum 2 = GPS
• The jitter column shows the stability of the connection between you and the
remote server.
• The st column shows the stratum of the server, with stratum 1 servers having a
local reference such as an atomic clock or, for many servers, a radio-clock or
GPS receiver reference. Most servers are at stratum 2, so they are locked to a
stratum 1 server. A lightly loaded stratum 2 server is probably a better reference
than a heavily loaded stratum 1 server such as those with widely-publicized
addresses.
No Associations Found When Running NTPQ -p

Check that your configuration file (C:\Tools\NTP\etc\ntp.conf) contains server
entries, and make sure the server entries point at the proper IP address(es) of the
NTP server for their site.
Using the Event Viewer

Windows records events from programs including NTP in the Event Log. You can use
the Windows Event Viewer to look at events which NTP records as a help in
diagnosing more difficult detected issues.
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1. Look at the Application log by clicking Application.
2. You will see a list of events from all sources, not just NTP, with the most recent
events at the top. Now use the View | Filter menu of the Event Viewer to select
only those events from NTP.
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3. Within the event source, select NTP from the drop-down list, and click OK.
4. Double-click one of the NTP events, in particular those with a detected Error
status and the red X.
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5. Read the NTP message.
You can use the up and down arrows to scroll through the NTP messages.
Usually you will get event information messages as NTP starts. You will also get
occasional messages during the normal running of NTP. However, be cautious of
detected errors that indicate failure.
Verifying NTP on an MTK

If the MTK is being synced using an NTP server, then the MTK station does not take
over as Master TimeKeeper until it is synchronized with its NTP server. A System
Manager Alarm is generated if the MTK loses its synchronization to the server. Alarms
also sound if any of your NTP sources are not present. In these cases troubleshooting
is required.
To troubleshoot these detected issues, check these points:
• On the MTK or BMTK check the D:/usr/fox/sp/tk.cfg file to verify proper
letterbug for MTK and BMTK, as well as the IPV4 address of NTP servers.
• Check the hpstk.log in d:\usr\fox\exten and verify you are synced. If the
log doesn't exist, add "-da" to the end of the line that starts the hpstk.exe process
(without the quotes). Edit the foxboro.loc file found in the same directory to add
the "-daal".
• Verify you can ping the IP address of the NTP server(s).
• In C:/Windows/ntp.conf verify that there is a line "server xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" for
each NTP sever in the file. For example, if the remote NTP server is 181.182.22.1
then the line would be “server 181.182.22.1”.
• Verify that ntpd.exe is running in taskmgr.
• Verify that the NTP socket is active (port 123) by running netstat -ab | grep 123
• The station should be listening on all active ports with xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:123. If the
station has active ports with IPs of 151.128.152.9, 181.182.22.9 then you would
expect to see the following.
151.128.152.9:123
181.182.22.9.:123
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• Verify that the port for the network connecting to the NTP server is listed.
• On the NTP server run the ntpdc peers command.
ntpdc <Enter>
ntpdc> peers <Enter>
Expect to see one line starting with “*LOCAL(0)” indicating that the NTP server is
running and selected.
• Verify that ntpd.exe is running on the NTP server.
• Verify that NTP Service is running and in automatic.
NOTE: On the MTK or BMTK using the "host" command in ntpdc will also allow
you to see who the NTP server is sending time to.
This is an example of normal MTK syncing with an NTP time source where AWSEC7
is acting as MTK until AWSEC4 synced with the NTP source.
PRI: (Re)starting the NTP daemon.
System Time difference too great 30
Setting new time from server
TK: Queried Offset is -0.003676
IPC: Sending state Source Enabled to SMON/SMDH
PRI: Sent a syncronization state message: ret = 1
PRI: AWSEC7 is the master, but we are the Primary.
PRI: The Primary has sync again and is resuming control.
OM_CreateString(): obj_create 'HPSTK_MST' returned -10
TK: AWSEC4 Master variable on AWSEC7 was not deleted after 60
seconds.
PRI: Could not take Mastership from AWSEC7.
GLOF: global_find 'HPSTK_MST' returned -1
GLOF: global_find 'HPSTK_MST' returned -1
PRI: Could not get master variable - becoming master.
TK: AWSEC4 lost race to create MASTER.
TK: Queried Offset is -0.003365
PRI: AWSEC7 is the master, but we are the Primary.
PRI: The Primary has sync again and is resuming control.
IPC: Sending state Source Enabled to SMON/SMDH
TK: Sent a syncronization state message: ret = 1
LG: main() starting the Legacy Timekeeper.
LG: mt_initialize() IPC add_alias(mt_AWSEC4): -1007
LG: mt_enable() Legacy enable
LG: mt_enable() getting time.
LG: mt_resched() rescheduling LTK for frequent updates
LG: TZ info tmode: 2, bias: 300, std_bias: 0, dst_bias: -60
LG: sending update with man mode. off: 18000
LG: Time is 6:13:50 3/5/2016
LG: mt_send_update() sending SM_SRQ_TIME_DATE
LG: sending 20160305061350
LG: mt_send() sending a multicast
LG: mt_resched() as auto timer interval 10 id = 529411
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LG: mt_resched_hps() rescheduling LTK for frequent updates

LG: Time is 11:13:50:211 3/5/2016
LG: mt_send_update_hps() sending SM_SET_UTC_TIME
LG: mt_resched_hps() as auto timer interval 10 id = 1053703
LG: mt_enable() all is OK with time set
LG: mt_receive() IPC cl_receive posted for mt_task, msg_id =
0x1403
LG: mt_receive() IPC cl_receive posted for mt_AWSEC4, msg_id =
0x1402
LG: mt_receive got event 0x2
LG: mt_parse() got request for state
LG: mt_get_send_state() sending active MTK
LG: mt_get_send_state() sending state(9000) resp message to
AQ1424AWSEC4
LG: mt_send() sending a message to AQ1424AWSEC4
0x1402
LG: mt_parse() got request for state
LG: mt_get_send_state() sending active MTK
LG: mt_get_send_state() sending state(9000) resp message to
AQ12E8AWSEC7
LG: mt_send() sending a message to AQ12E8AWSEC7
0x1402
LG: Time is 6:13:51 3/5/2016
LG: sending 20160305061351
LG: Time is 11:13:51:211 3/5/2016
LG: Time is 6:13:52 3/5/2016
LG: sending 20160305061352
LG: Time is 11:13:52:211 3/5/2016
LG: Time is 6:13:53 3/5/2016
LG: sending 20160305061353
LG: mt_resched() rescheduling LTK for standard updates
LG: mt_resched() one_shot at interval 3670 id = 529411
LG: Time is 11:13:53:211 3/5/2016
LG: mt_resched_hps() rescheduling LTK for standard updates
LG: mt_resched_hps() one_shot at interval 3670 id = 1053703
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Other Detected Issues

If NTP does not appear to start, use the Start NTP entry that Meinberg provides.
Start > All Programs > Meinberg > Network Time Protocol > Service Control
menu set
• You may then see messages such as "Unable to log on." Check the event viewer
for more details.
• Once you have defined the password for the NTP account, the setup procedure
does not allow you to change it. Keep using the original password.
• When updating Windows-10 preview to a different version, the NTP account was
not deleted, but a subsequent install of NTP would not use the old account or
create a new one from scratch. The detected error appeared to be log-on
password. That system was not used on the Internet, and was not providing any
services to the Internet, so we used the system account instead.
• If a Virtual Machine (VM) is an NTP server, or acting as a TimeKeeper and has an
incorrect time, verify that the "Time Synchronization" check box is deselected in
Integration Services Settings. If the "Time Synchronization" check box remains
selected, the VM synchronizes with the local time of the VM server host.
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Appendix D: Foxboro DCS and I/A Series System

TimeKeeper Options
Starting with the release of I/A Series software v8.8, the Foxboro DCS system fully
supports three modes of Master TimeKeeper: Internal Time, Global Positioning
System (GPS) Time, and External NTP Source to synchronize the Master and Backup
TimeKeepers.
When configuring the MTK and BMTK, consider these points:
• Configuration of all time source types i.e Internal, External NTP Sync or GPS is
done using System Definition.
• In order to configure the NTP option, use System Definition v3.0 or later.
Internal Time
The Master TimeKeeper (MTK) time is set manually and broadcasts time to the rest of
the system. When Internal Time is used, Control Processors (CPs) within the control
network will only have a one-second resolution between each other.
Figure 55 - Internal Time
GPS Time Synchronization

This option requires an antenna and a GPS PCI card. The GPS option may also be
redundant.
When it is a requirement to have better than one second time synchronization
between CPs on the Control Network, then the GPS option is required along with a
time distribution network. The time sync network must be connected to each CP on
the Control Network that is to be synchronized. Without the GPS and time sync
network, the best resolution between CPs is one second. If the Sequence of Events
(SOE) or Transient Data Recorder (TDR) packages, working with AIM*, are going to
be used, the GPS Time Synchronization is required. It is recommended when a GPS
is needed that a redundant GPS be configured.
When the MTK is a GPS Time Synchronization and the BMTK is External NTP sync or
the Internal MTK is offline, the CPs will run on internal time for up to ten hours. If the
MTK does not come back online at the end of ten hours, the time-synchronized CPs
will become non-synchronized CPs until the MTK returns.
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Figure 56 - GPS MTK Example
NTP Time
Starting with I/A Series v8.8 and Control Core Services software v9.0 or later, up to
three external NTP sources can be configured to synchronize the MTK and the
Backup MTK. The sources configured for the MTK and Backup MTK may be the same
or different. The NTP source for I/A Series or Foxboro DCS cannot be greater than
stratum 2. (An antenna is stratum 0.) NTP v 4.0 or later must be used. The NTP time
synchronization option does not provide better than 1 second resolution between
CPs. If 1msec–10msec resolution is required the GPS option with time
synchronization network must be used. NTP does not support the I/A SOE or TDR
packages.
Figure 57 - NTP MTK Example
External NTP Source and System Management

With I/A Series software v8.8 and Control Core Services 9.0 or later, the hpstk.exe
process was modified to monitor communications with configured NTP TimeSync
servers. Consider this supporting information.
• Up to three NTP time synchronization sources can be configured.
• The configured NTP servers are pinged every 5 seconds.
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• If three successive poll attempts to all NTP servers fail, a message is logged in
the smon_log and the SYS key flashes.
• Loss of NTP synchronization can take up to 3072 seconds.
• In failure mode, the hpstk.exe process continues to check the NTP servers every
10 seconds.
• For a configuration with both MTK and BMTK using NTP synchronization, the
BMTK only becomes Master if it has NTP synchronization.
Supported MTK/BMTK Combinations

I/A Series software v8.8 and Control Core Services v9.0 and later support these
combinations of Master and Backup timekeepers.
Figure 58 - Master and Backup Timekeepers
This figure is an example of a tk.cfg file with NTP Server IP addresses for both the
MTK and the BMTK.
Figure 59 - tk.cfg File with NTP Server IP Addresses for MTK and BMTK
This figure is an example of a tk.cfg file where both the MTK and the BMTK have
Server names for the NTP sources. Always use IPV4 addresses as using Server
Names will cause the hpstk.exe process to crash resulting in the workstation
continuously rebooting.
Figure 60 - tk.cfg File with NTP DHCP Names for MTK and BMTK
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Appendix E. ClockStrata Definition

NTP uses a hierarchical, semi-layered system of time sources. Each level of this
hierarchy is termed a "stratum" and is assigned a number starting with zero at the top.
A server synchronized to a stratum n server will be running at stratum n + 1. The
number represents the distance from the reference clock and is used to prevent
cyclical dependencies in the hierarchy. Stratum is not always an indication of quality or
reliability; it is common to find stratum 3 time sources that are higher quality than other
stratum 2 time sources.
Figure 61 - Clock Strata
Yellow arrows indicate

a direct connection
Red arrows indicate a

network connection
Stratum 0
These are high-precision timekeeping devices such as GPS clocks. They generate a
very accurate pulse per second signal that triggers an interrupt and timestamp on a
connected computer. Stratum 0 devices are also known as reference clocks.
Stratum 1
These are computers whose system clocks are synchronized to within a few
microseconds of their attached stratum 0 devices. Stratum 1 servers may peer with
other stratum 1 servers for sanity checking and backup. They are also referred to as
primary time servers (or MTK in this case).
Stratum 2
These are computers that are synchronized over a network to stratum 1 servers.
Often a stratum 2 computer will query several stratum 1 servers. Stratum 2 computers
may also peer with other stratum 2 computers to provide more stable and robust time
for all devices in the peer group.
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Stratum 3
These are computers that are synchronized to stratum 2 servers. They employ exactly
the same algorithms for peering and data sampling as stratum 2, and can themselves
act as servers for stratum 4 computers, and so on.
The upper limit for stratum is 15; stratum 16 is used to indicate that a device is
unsynchronized. The NTP algorithms on each computer interact to construct a
shortest-path spanning tree, to minimize the accumulated round-trip delay to the
stratum 1 servers for all the clients.
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Appendix F. Installing TPRO PCI Time Synchronization User’s Guide
Appendix F. Installing TPRO PCI

Installing GPS Software and PCI Card
The PCI card is ordered separately, as part of a kit, and must be installed into
specified slots for the station (detailed in the applicable station’s User Guide).
• Workstations running Windows 7 operating systems may only use the TPRO/
TSAT PCI-U-2, 3.3 V dc versions of the PCI card. This card is identified by
Spectracom part number 1186-3001-060#.
• The Trimble Acutime GG antenna, Trimble part number 92626-00 is only
compatible with TPRO/TSAT PCI-U-2 (Spectracom Card P/N 1186-3001-060#)
cards that are firmware version 02.11.##.## or later.
• See the appropriate documentation supplied with your workstation for detailed
installation instructions. These instructions may vary from the instructions
provided here.
You only install the PCI card(s) into the primary and backup Master TimeKeeper
workstations as configured for MTK in the system configurators (Control Editors,
SysDef, or IACC). Install the PCI card and Time Card Driver in sequence using these
steps:
1. If the system software is running, shut down the software before installing the PCI
card (see Turn Off I/A Series Software or Control Core Services Software, page
129).
2. Install the PCI card into the primary and backup workstations (see Installing the
Time Card Driver and Control Utility, page 133 and the appropriate
documentation supplied with your workstation for detailed installation
procedures).
3. Install the Spectracom®/KSI TSAT-PCI GPS System media which accompanies
the PCI time card on the primary and backup workstations (see Installing the
Time Card Driver and Control Utility, page 133.)
4. If required, install the Spectracom/KSI TPRO/TSAT-PCI Control Utility and
execute the desired utility (see Installing the Time Card Driver and Control Utility,
page 133 and Executing the Spectracom/KSI TPRO/TSAT-PCI Control Utility for
Windows XP, page 151).
5. If required, start up the system software (see Turn On I/A Series Software or
Control Core Services Software, page 155, or the appropriate documentation
supplied with your workstation for detailed hardware/software procedures).
Turn Off I/A Series Software or Control Core Services Software

If the system software is running and you are installing the PCI card in a supported
Control Core Services workstation or I/A Series workstation, shut down the system
software before starting the PCI card installation.
See the appendix “Shutting Down [I/A Series or Control Core Services] Software” or
“[Foxboro DCS or I/A Series] Software Startup Options” in the applicable station’s
User Guide included with your workstation for additional information on setting the I/A
Series software or Control Core Services software startup to “off” or “on”.
1. Start > Control Panel and select Foxboro I/A or I/A Series Software Startup
Options.
2. Select the Autologon option from the I/A Series Off group.
3. Click OK and reboot the station.
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4. At this point, depending on the version and configuration of the workstation

software, a user name, password, and possibly a domain name may need to be
entered. After entering in the credentials for the Autologon account, if they are
accepted, the Autologon configuration will be complete.
Installing the PCI Card

The PCI card is ordered separately and must be installed into the slot specified for the
workstation.
You install the PCI card into only the primary and backup Master TimeKeeper
workstations as configured for MTK in the Foxboro DCS system configurators (Control
Editors, SysDef, or IACC).
NOTICE
Always power down the host computer before installing or removing any hardware.
Consider the effects on process control before powering down the equipment.
GPS PCI Interface Cards

There are three versions of the GPS PCI card: a 5 V dc type card and two versions of
3.3 V dc type cards. All are identified as Foxboro® part number P0972VY.
All versions of the card have configuration jumpers present on the board:
• The 5 V dc version (TPRO-cPCI/TSAT-cPCI) has a single jumper marked as
JP10, and all other jumper pins are empty. Verify that the jumpers are installed for
the 5 V dc version of the PCI card.
• There are two 3.3 V dc versions of the card; the first (TPRO-PCI-U/TSAT-PCI-U)
and the newest version (TPRO/TSAT PCI-U-2). Each has multiple configuration
jumpers. Configure the first (TPRO-PCI-U/TSAT-PCI-U). Configure the newest
version (TPRO/TSAT PCI-U-2). Verify the placement of jumpers before installing
the card.
NOTE: Workstations which support Windows 7 or later operating systems may
only use the 3.3 V dc versions of the card.
Not all jumper numbers are designated on the board. The newest version (TPRO/
TSAT PCI-U-2) of the card is identified by the additional component SW1 switch on
the board.
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Figure 62 - PCI Board Jumpers: 5 V dc Version (TPRO-cPCI/TSAT-cPCI
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 No Jumpers
P1 Installed
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15
JP8
JP10
Figure 63 - PCI Board Jumpers: 3.3 V dc Version (TPRO-PCI-U/TSAT-PCI-U
1 2 1 2 1 2 R28 JP7
JP1 JP9 JP4
JP2
TSAT OPTIONS JP1 JP2 JP4 JP7 JP9
TSAT-PCIU-FXA 1-2 1-2 1-3,2-4 None 3-5,4-6
Figure 64 - PCI Board Jumpers: 3.3 V dc Version with SW1 (TPRO/TSAT PCI-U-2)
1 2 1 2 1 2 JP7 SW1
ON
OFF
JP1 JP9 JP4 1 4
JP2
1
DIP SETTING
TSAT OPTIONS SW1 (1.2.3.4) JP1 JP2 JP4 JP7 JP9
TSAT-PCIU-FXA OFF,ON,ON,OFF 1-2 1-2 1-3,2-4 None 3-5,4-6
1. Power down the workstation.
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2. Verify that the jumpers are installed on the PCI card for the 5 V dc version, the
figure for the first (TPRO-PCI-U/TSAT-PCI-U) 3.3 V dc version of the PCI card or
the figure for the newest version (TPRO/TSAT PCI-U-2) of the 3.3 V dc version of
the PCI card.
3. Install the PCI card in the Windows workstation.
See the applicable station’s User Guide supplied with your workstation for
determining the time cards I/O slot information.
4. Proceed to Installing the Time Card Driver and Control Utility, page 133.
NOTE: For replacement procedures for this PCI card, see Replacing
Components, page 89.
GPS Antennas
There are three versions of Trimble Acutime antennas:
• Acutime 2000
• Acutime Gold
• Acutime GG
The table provides the corresponding Trimble part numbers that can be used to
identify the antenna in use. The Acutime 2000 is easily identifiable as it is physically
larger than the Acutime Gold and GG models.
Table 15 - Trimble Acutime Antennas
Trimble Description Trimble Part Number Dimensions

Acutime 2000 39091-00 6.12" D, 5.0" H
Acutime Gold 55238-00 3.74" D, 2.85" H
Acutime GG 92626-00 3.74" D, 2.85" H
Figure 65 - Acutime GG, Acutime Gold, and Acutime 2000 Antennas
The Trimble Acutime GG antenna, Trimble part number 92626-00 is only compatible
with the TPRO/TSAT PCI-U-2 (Spectracom Card P/N 1186-3001-060#) cards that are
at firmware version "02.11.##.##" or later (see figure). The firmware version
information for the board is available from the Help > About menu of the TPRO-TSAT
Control Utility.
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The installation procedures for installing the Time Card Driver and Control Utility differ
depending on the operating system of the Windows workstation in which the time card
is installed. The two installation procedures are:
• Windows XP Time Card Driver and Utility Installation
• Windows 7 Time Card Driver and Utility Installation
These notes apply to installing the Time Card driver and Control Utility.
• Install the Time Card driver and Control Utility only on workstations with I/A Series
software v8.x or Control Core Services software v9.0 or later, and also have the
Spectracom/KSI time card already installed.
• Only the TPRO/TSAT PCI-U-2 version of the time card is supported in
workstations with I/A Series software v8.8 or Control Core Services software v9.0
or later (which have the Windows 7 operating system).
1. Prior to installing the time card driver and control utility software, I/A Series
software or Control Core Services software must be shut down (see Turn Off I/A
Series Software or Control Core Services Software, page 129).
2. To complete the installation, install the control utility application and the driver for
the Spectracom/KSI time card included on the media included with the PCI time
card. If your V8.x system has a time card, the Windows operating system must
recognize that the card is installed in the computer before you are allowed to
install the card’s driver.
3. Install the time card’s driver before I/A Series software or Control Core Services
software installation, if possible.
4. Prior to installing the driver, the Spectracom/KSI time card appears on selecting
the Device Manager node, under Other Devices as either PCI Device or Other
PCI Bridge Device.
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5. To view the Device Manager, right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop,
select the Manage, and then select the Device Manager under the System Tools
tab. The Device Manager appears.
Installing Windows XP Time Card Driver and Utility

When a Windows XP station is initially booted with a time card installed, the Plug-and-
Play wizard recognizes the new hardware. At this point, you can install the
Spectracom/KSI time card driver.
1. Identify which version of the Spectracom/KSI time card driver you need to install
from the table
Table 16 - Spectracom/KSI Time Card Driver Versions for Windows XP

Systems
Spectracom/KSI Time Spectracom/KSI Time Foxboro CD Part

Card Type Card Driver Version Number
TPRO-cPCI/TSAT-cPCI V1.21 n/a
TPRO-PCI-U/TSAT- V1.40 K0174HJ
PCI-U
TPRO/TSAT PCI-U-2 V1.40 K0174HJ
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2. After the Plug-and-Play wizard recognizes the new hardware, the Welcome to the
Found New Hardware Wizard window appears. Select No, not at this time, and
select Next.
3. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and select Next.
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4. Select Don't search, I will choose the driver to install and select Next.
5. In the Common hardware types field, select Next.
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6. Select Have Disk and select Next.
7. Select Browse.
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8. Select the CD device (E:\). In the CD, select tpro.inf and select Open.
9. Select OK.
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10. Select Spectracom TSAT PCI-FXA Timing board and select Next.
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11. In the Completing the Found New Hardware window, select Finish.
You have completed installation of the Spectracom/KSI time card driver.

Upon completion of the driver installation, the Spectracom/KSI timing card
appears as Spectracom TSAT PCI-FXA Timing Board under Timing Boards in the
Device Manager.
Installing the Spectracom/KSI TPRO/TSAT-PCI Control Utility for Windows XP Stations
1. Install the Spectracom/KSI CD in the CD drive and select Start > Run.
2. Type <drive letter>:\setup (where <driveletter> is the CD drive).
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3. Select Next.
4. Select Finish.
You have completed installation of the Spectracom/KSI TPRO/TSAT-PCI Control

Utility.
Windows 7 Time Card Driver and Utility Installation

These sections describe how to install the Spectracom Time Card driver and the
Spectracom/KSI TPRO/TSAT-PCI Control Utility on workstations with the Windows 7
operating system.
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Installing the Spectracom Time Card Driver

The table identifies the driver version of the Spectracom Time Card driver and CD
media used for installation.
Table 17 - Spectracom Time Card Driver Versions for Windows 7
Spectracom Time Card Spectracom Time Card Foxboro CD Part

Type Driver Version Number
TPRO/TSAT PCI-U-2 V2.30 K0174JM
Before you can install the card’s driver, the Windows 7 operating system must
recognize that the card is installed in the station.
Install the Time Card's driver and Control Utility software before I/A Series software or
Control Core Services software installation. Otherwise, make sure you shut down I/A
Series software or Control Core Services software before installing the PCI card (see
Turn Off I/A Series Software or Control Core Services Software, page 129).
1. Insert the CD, part number K0174JM, for the Spectracom driver V2.30 in the CD/
DVD drive.
If the Autoplay wizard pops up, click Cancel and proceed to Step 2.
2. Click Start > Control Panel and then double-click Device Manager. The Device
Manager opens.
3. In the Device Manager, the Spectracom time card appears under Other Devices
as “PCI Device”, appears.
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4. Right-click the PCI Device and select Update Driver Software.
5. Select Browse my computer for driver software.
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6. Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.
7. Select Show All Devices then select Next.
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8. Select Have Disk.
9. In the Install From Disk dialog box, select Browse and navigate to the folder:
E:\Drivers\x64\Vista x64
Select the TProPci.inf file, select Open and then select OK.
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10. Select the Spectracom TSAT PCI-FXA Timing Board and select Next.
11. Select Install, when prompted by Windows Security windows.
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12. When the Update Driver Software - Spectracom TSAT PCI -HB1PPS Timing
Board window appears, click Close.
13. Upon successful completion of the installation, the Spectracom Time Card will
appear under Timing Boards in Device Manager screen.
NOTE: While you select the “Spectracom TSAT PCI-FXA Timing Board”, the
Device Manager will show “Spectracom TSAT PCI -HB1PPS Timing Board”
as shown in the figure. This is a Spectracom detected issue - the correct
driver was installed for the Spectracom TSAT PCI-FXA Timing Board.
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Installing the Spectracom TPRO/TSAT-PCI Control Utility on Windows 7
1. Insert the CD, part number K0174JM, containing the Spectracom driver V2.30 in
the CD/DVD drive. If the Autoplay wizard appears, click Cancel and proceed to
Step 2.
2. Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer.
In Windows Explorer, browse to the CD/DVD drive and double-click Setup.msi.
3. Select Next at the TPRO-TSAT DRIVER INSTALLATION window.
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4. Select Next at the TPRO-TSAT PCI Select Installation folder window.
5. Select Next at the TPRO-TSAT PCI Confirm Installation screen.
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6. Select Yes when prompted with “Do you want to allow the following program from
an unknown publisher to make changes to this computer?”
7. Select Close at the TPRO-TSAT PCI Installation Complete screen.
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8. After the time card driver and utility have been installed, open a command prompt
(Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt) to manually copy
the Tpro.dll file to complete the time card installation. Type this command in the
prompt and then press Enter.
Copy C:\"Program Files (x86)"\ksi\Dev64\Tpro.dll C:\Windows
\System32
NOTICE
The TPro.dll driver must be copied to the c:\Windows\system32 directory. If
you do not copy this driver, time synchronization will fail to work properly.
Continuous Reboot Cycle

After a reboot with the system running, the supported workstation enters a continuous
reboot mode under this condition: if the workstation’s GPS and/or Time strobe
hardware options are configured to “Yes” in the System Definition configuration, but
the workstation is unable to communicate with the time-strobe generator PCI card.
This table describes several scenarios where the workstation is unable to
communicate with the PCI card. They also give the appropriate action to take in order
to prevent and/or recover from the continuous reboot.
Scenario Action
You have intentionally configured the Edit the /usr/fox/sp/tk.cfg file according
workstation’s GPS and/or Time strobe to the examples given in TimeKeeper
hardware options to “Yes” in the System Synchronization Failure at Boot Time,
Definition, and you have already page 87. After editing the file, reboot the
completed a committed installation of workstation. This file should be changed
system software on the workstation, but back to its original content once a
the GPS PCIe card is not yet available functioning PCIe card is installed.
for installation into the workstation.
You are unaware that the PCIe card has Edit the tk.cfg file as described in
failed in service, and you have rebooted TimeKeeper Synchronization Failure at
the workstation. Boot Time, page 87.
You have unintentionally configured the Using System Definition, configure the
workstation’s GPS and/or Time strobe GPS option to “No” and create a day-1
hardware options to “Yes” in System commit diskette, then re-commit the
Definition, but have no intention of using system.
this feature.

Windows XP
The Spectracom/KSI TPRO/TSAT-PCI has a control utility that allows you to:
• Retrieve/Set time information (Time Info)
• Set heartbeat type and frequency (Heartbeat)
• Set year (Date)
• Look for a Time Tag event (Events)
• Retrieve Satellite Altitude, Latitude, Longitude
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installing the time strobe equipment, if you shut down the I/A Series software or
Control Core Services software, you need to restart the software as described in Turn
On I/A Series Software or Control Core Services Software, page 155.
NOTE: Some features of this utility will not work until the GPS antenna and its
interconnecting hardware to the GPS card has been installed as described in
Installing Time Strobe Generation Equipment, page 52.
1. Click Start.
2. Select Programs.
3. Select KSI.
4. Click TPRO/TSAT-PCI Control Utility. The Select Timing Board screen appears.
5. On the Select Timing Board screen, select TPRO/TSAT-PCI. If you desire to see
a demonstration of the utility select DEMO.
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6. On the Select Timing Board screen, click OK.

The TPRO/TSAT-PCI Control Utility screen appears.
At the top menu bar of the TPRO/TSAT-PCI control utility screen, click one of the
menu buttons to view, adjust, or specify parameters related to the GPS receiver
date/time, satellite position and other related GPS functions. For more
information, see the Spectracom/KSI documents supplied with kit P0972TX or
P0972KD or at http://www.spectracomcorp.com.

Windows 7
The Spectracom TPRO/TSAT has a control utility that allows you to:
• Retrieve/Set time information (Time Info)
• Set heartbeat type and frequency (Heartbeat)
• Set year (Date)
• Look for a Time Tag event (Events)
• Retrieve Satellite Altitude, Latitude, Longitude
installing the time strobe equipment, if you shut down the I/A Series software or
Control Core Services software, you need to restart the software as described in Turn
On I/A Series Software or Control Core Services Software, page 155.
NOTE: Some features of this utility do not work until the GPS antenna and its
interconnecting hardware to the GPS card has been installed as described in
Installing Time Strobe Generation Equipment, page 52.
1. Click Start > All Programs > Spectracom Corp.
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2. Select TPRO/TSAT Control Utility. When prompted “Do you want to allow the
following program from an unknown publisher to make changes to this
computer?”, click Yes.
The Select Timing Board dialog box appears.
3. In the Select Timing Board dialog box, select PCI. If you desire to see a
demonstration of the utility, select DEMO.
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4. In the Select Timing Board dialog box, click OK. The TPRO/TSAT-PCI Control
Utility window appears.
At the top menu bar of the TPRO/TSAT-PCI control utility screen, click one of the
menu buttons to view, adjust, or specify parameters related to the GPS receiver
date/time, satellite position and other related GPS functions. For more
information, see the Spectracom/KSI documents supplied with kit P0972TX or
P0972KD or at http://www.spectracomcorp.com.
Removing Clock Daemon Shortcut

On Windows 10 or Windows 7 workstations, or Windows Server 2016 or Windows
Server 2008 R2 Standard servers, remove the shortcut to the Clock Daemon
application from this directory to prevent startup of the application.
C:\users\All Users\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
\
Turn On I/A Series Software or Control Core Services Software

If required, after installing PCI card and identifying the location of the driver software
for the PCI card, start the Control Core Services software or I/A Series software. See
the appendix “Shutting Down [I/A Series or Control Core Services] Software” or “[I/A
Series or Control Core Services] Software Startup Options” in the applicable station’s
User Guide included with your workstation for additional information on setting the I/A
Series software or Control Core Services software startup to “off” or “on”.
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1. Start > Control Panel and then select Foxboro I/A or I/A Series Software
Startup Options.
2. Select the Autologon option from the I/A Series On group.
3. Click OK, and then reboot the station.
Installing Time Strobe Generation Equipment

The GPS antenna/receiver signals are transmitted via a copper cable or fiber optic
cable to a PCI card in the host computer. There are two different kits:
• P0972KD is for a copper GPS antenna connection. The kit contains:
◦ PCI card
• P0972TX is for a fiber optic GPS antenna connection. The kit contains:
◦ PCI card
◦ Copper-to-fiber transmitter
◦ Power supply for copper-to-fiber transmitter
◦ Fiber-to-copper receiver
◦ 100 m (30 ft) of ‘ST’ to ‘ST’ fiber cable for indoor use
◦ 2 m (1.3 ft) copper cable to connect Receiver to MTK modem
Appendix A. Wiring Guide for Time Strobe Network Installation, page 91 provides
cabling diagrams for interconnecting the time synchronization network. Multiple
options are available for connecting the time synchronization equipment. The figures
in the Appendix illustrate the way in which the time strobe equipment can be
Installing MTK Modem

The MTK modem connects to the back of the PCI card in the workstation. This
connection is made via a short cable (P0972UC). The connector on the back of the
card is a 15-pin D, female. A locking, 15-pin D, male connector on the MTK modem
connects to the workstation. Signals from the workstation are passed through a
female connector on the MTK modem for connection to the antenna cable. The MTK
modem uses 12 V dc power from the workstation available at the DB-15 connector.
The same power, when using a copper antenna wire, also supplies the antenna
receiver.
It has two ST-type fiber connectors to provide time strobe signals to two TSC
modules. A power-OK/Activity LED indicates acceptable dc power. It blinks for 0.1
seconds every 5 seconds when the time strobe pulse occurs.
receive a time strobe signal to synchronize the time within 1-3 millisecond as per
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Figure 66 - MTK Modem (P0972SB)
IRIG-B Input/Output
Time Strobe Outputs (2)

(Tx1 and Tx2) Fiber Optic
ST Connectors
PCIe
Card
Connector Power/Activity
Indicator
1. Place the MTK modem close to the workstation in the desired location.
2. Connect the MTK cable connector (DB-15 connector) from the antenna/receiver
(copper cable) to the MTK modem or from the fiber-to-copper receiver (DB-15
connector) to the MTK modem.
3. Install the PCI card in the host workstation (see Installing the PCI Card, page
130).
4. After the PCI card is installed, connect the MTK modem output cable [P0972UC
-0.5 m (1 ft)] to the MTK modem and the PCI card. Tighten the locking screws.
5. After the Time Strobe Converters (TSCs) are installed in their enclosures,
connect the MTK time strobe outputs (Tx1 and Tx2) directly to the TSCs using
MMF simplex cables with ST-type connectors, or indirectly through extenders,
described later in this chapter.
Installing Additional Time Strobe Equipment

To install additional time strobe equipment, see Installing Time Strobe Generation
Equipment, page 52.
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Appendix G: Network Time Protocol Version 4 Distribution
Time Synchronization User’s Guide Copyright Notice
Appendix G: Network Time Protocol Version 4

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Glossary
A
Application Programming Interface (API): A set of functions and procedures that
allow the creation of applications that access the features or data of an operating
system, application, or other service.
AW: Application Workstation
C
Control Core Services (CCS): Core software environment, formerly known as “I/A
(Intelligent Automation) Series software”.
Control Editors (CE): Control software engineering and configuration tools built on
the ArchestrA® Integrated Development Environment in Foxboro DCS. Formerly
known as “FCS Configuration Tools”, “InFusion Engineering Environment”, and “IEE”.
Control Software (CS): Packages built on the ArchestrA Integrated Development

Environment (IDE) that provide expanded functionality to the Foxboro DCS Control
Core Services. Formerly known as “Foxboro Control Software”.
E
EXT SRC MTK: Externally Sourced Master Timekeeper. A supported workstation or
server with a GPS antenna and receiver. The EXT SRC MTK gets its time from the
GPS receiver via a PCIe time card in the station.
F
FCM100Et: Redundant Fieldbus Communications Modules (FCMs) that provide the
communication interface between 200 Series Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) and the Z-
Module Control Processor 270 (ZCP270) over the Foxboro DCS control network.
FCP270: Field Control Processor 270.
FCP280: Field Control Processor 280
G
GPS: Global Positioning System
I
IACC: I/A Series Configuration Component or I/A Series System Configuration
Component
INT SRC MTK: Internally Sourced Master Timekeeper. A supported workstation or

server with no GPS antenna and receiver. The INT SRC MTK gets its time from the
internal clock of the hosting workstation or server.
IPC: Inter-process Communication
ISR: Interrupt Service Routine.
M
MMF: Multi-mode Fiber optic (cabling), simplex or duplex.
MTK: Master Timekeeper
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N
NTP: Network Time Protocol
Nucleus Plus: An embedded real-time operating system that is used on the FCP280,
FCP270, ZCP270, and control processors.
P
process value: Dynamic value associated with a logical input to a program, a physical
input to a field device, or a physical output from a field device monitored via Safety
View. Process values are continually received by controllers, and when they exceed a
defined limit, an alarm is triggered. You can view the values in the Safety View
Bypass and Alarm Management application through process value tagnames
mapped at the alarm-level and/or the LoE-level.
S
Sequence of Events (SOE): A log of events with process value and timestamp pair.
SMDH: System Management Display Handler.
SMF: Single-Mode Fiber (Optic Cabling)
SMON: System Monitor
STK: Slave Timekeeper.
System Configurator: Application for configuring the overall system, including the
availability and relationships between the hardware (System Definition, IACC, and the
Control Editors).
T
TDR: Transient Data Recorder.
TSC: Time Strobe Card
U
UTC: Universal Coordinated Time.
W
WSTA70: Foxboro DCS workstation running Windows 7 or Windows 10, performing
functionality similar to the legacy Application Workstation.
WSVR70: Foxboro DCS server running Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard or

Windows Server 2016, performing functionality similar to the legacy Application
Workstation.
Z
ZCP270: Z-module Field Control Processor 270
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Index Fiber Optic Down Converter

Installation............................................................52
Fiber-to-Copper
Converter .............................................................24
A Foxboro DCS system configuration
A/B Module Fieldbus and Time Strobe Terminator TimeKeeper .........................................................20
Baseplate.............................................................68
Antenna
Environmental considerations ................................34 G
GPS receiver........................................................24 GPS Antenna
Initialization ..........................................................24 Installation............................................................52
Installation............................................................52 GPS operating synchronization
Synchronization GPS operation .............................14
GPS receiver
B Antenna ...............................................................24
Backup configurations GPS receiver power
Master TimeKeeper ..............................................20 Antenna power .....................................................24
Baseplate GPS Software installation ................................. 36, 129
A/B Module Fieldbus and Time Strobe Terminator ...68 Grounding
Terminator............................................................68 Time Strobe Converter ..........................................57
Boot time sync failure ...............................................87
I
C Indicator
Cable connections Time Strobe Ethernet extender ..............................86
MTK Modem.........................................................63 Indicators
Time Strobe Converter ...............................65, 68–70 Link monitor activity ........................................ 82–84
Components MTK Link/Strobe...................................................82
Replacement ........................................................89 PCIe card.............................................................82
Configuring Installation
Control utility ................................................ 41, 133 Antenna ...............................................................52
Time card driver............................................ 41, 133 Fiber Optic Down Converter ..................................52
Converter MTK Modem................................................. 55, 156
Copper-to-Fiber ....................................................24 NTP................................................................... 104
Fiber Optic Down ..................................................52 Time Strobe Converter ..........................................57
Fiber-to-Copper ....................................................24 Internal Source Master TimeKeeper .......................... 11
Time Strobe.................................................... 56–57 workstation........................................................... 11
Time Strobe Mounting ..................................... 57–58
Time Strobe Power ...............................................58
Copper-to-Fiber K
Converter .............................................................24 KSI time card installation .................................. 41, 133
D L
Display Link monitor
Set Date and Time ................................................75 Indicator......................................................... 82–83
Indicators .............................................................84
E
Editing the tk.cfg file .................................................88 M
Environmental considerations Master TimeKeeper
Antenna ...............................................................34 Backup configuration ............................................20
Time Strobe Generator..........................................34 Modem ................................................................25
Extended Time Strobe Network ........................... 11–12 Metal conduit
External sourced Master Timekeeper Conduit .......................................................... 31, 52
workstation..................................................... 11–12 Modem
Master TimeKeeper ..............................................25
Mounting
F Time Strobe Converter .................................... 57–58
FCP and ZCP MTK
Sync pulsed stations ....................................... 11–12 Indicators .............................................................82
Fiber optic cable types..............................................56 MTK modem
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Cable connections ................................................63 Time Strobe Converter ....................................... 56–57

MTK Modem Cable connections .....................................65, 68–70
Installation.................................................... 55, 156 Grounding ............................................................57
Power budget .......................................................35 Installation............................................................56
MTK-PCI .................................................................82 Mounting........................................................ 57–58
MTK-PCI card Power ..................................................................58
replacement .........................................................89 Time Strobe Ethernet extender
Indicator...............................................................86
Time Strobe Generator .............................................82
N Environmental considerations ................................34
PCI card...............................................................25
NTP Time Synchronization
Installation.......................................................... 104 Control utility ................................................ 41, 133
Master TimeKeeper ........................................ 11–12 Interface card driver ...................................... 41, 133
TimeKeeper
Foxboro DCS system configuration ........................20
O tk.cfg file
Operating synchronization ........................................14 Edit......................................................................88
P U
PCI card UTC
Indicators .............................................................82 Universal Coordinated Time ............................ 11–12
Time Strobe Generator..........................................25
Power
Time Strobe Converter ..........................................58 W
Power budget Workstation ............................................................. 11
MTK Modem.........................................................35 External sourced Master TimeKeeper............... 11–12
Pulse width Internal Source Master TimeKeeper ....................... 11
Time strobe ..........................................................35 Master TimeKeeper ........................................ 11–12
R
Related documents ..................................................10
Replacing components .............................................89
Revision information...................................................9
S
Set Date and Time Display
Externally sourced MTK ........................................75
Internally sourced MTK .........................................75
Signal delays
Time strobe ..........................................................35
Site-Wide Time Strobe Network........................... 11–12
Slave TimeKeeper.................................................... 11
Software Installation
GPS ............................................................ 36, 129
Sync Failure
Boot time..............................................................87
T
Takeover synchronization .........................................14
Synchronization takeover operation .......................14
Terminator
Baseplate.............................................................68
Time........................................................................82
UTC............................................................... 11–12
Time strobe
Pulse width...........................................................35
Signal delays........................................................35
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Fiber Optic Power Budget .........................................................................35

NTP Server Installation................................................................................. 104

Glossary ......................................................................................................... 159

Important Safety Instructions

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Workstation and Server Types

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Chapter 1: Understanding the Time Synchronization

Figure 1 - Sync Pulse Distribution

The external source time synchronization system features are:

• Control Processor time is timestamped to the Basic Processing Cycle (BPC).

• A workstation or server without a GPS receiver and without a time strobe

GPS Operating Synchronization

Synchronization During MTK Takeover

Synchronization for Internal Source MTK

Workstations and Servers Supporting GPS Cards

System Configuration and NTP Servers

Table 1 - Corrective Actions For External NTP Server Synchronization

Timestamp Accuracy and Precision of SOE Data

Architecture Supporting SOE Timestamping

Figure 2 - Configurations Describing the Impact Of Control System Architecture

Table 2 - Configurations Describing the Impact Of Control System Architecture

Configuration Configuration Type Description

Table 2 - Configurations Describing the Impact Of Control System Architecture

Configuration Configuration Type Description

Table 3 - Maximum Timestamp Difference

Same Different Different Different

Chapter 2: Configuring the Time Synchronization

Table 4 - Master TimeKeeper Options and Backup Configurations

Configuration Workstation or Timekeeper Time Source

Table 4 - Master TimeKeeper Options and Backup Configurations (Continued)

Configuration Workstation or Timekeeper Time Source

Takeover Strategy for Time Strobe Distribution

Takeover Strategy for Backup Configuration 1

Figure 3 - Backup Configuration 1

Primary MTK First Backup MTK

Time Strobe Converters

Port B A Port B A Port B A Port B

Takeover Strategy for Backup Configuration 2

Figure 4 - Backup Configuration 2

Primary MTK First Backup MTK

Time Sync Converters

Port B A Port B A Port B A Port B

Takeover Strategy for Backup Configuration 3

Chapter 3: Understanding the Time Synchronization

GPS Antenna System

Wire Antenna Data Transmission

Fiber Optic Antenna Data Transmission

Time Strobe Generator (TSYNC Card)

Time Strobe Distribution Extender

Figure 5 - Time Strobe Network (Redundant System Shown), Hardware

Active MTK 1st Backup MTK

MTK Time Strobe Time Strobe MTK

Time Strobe Or Or Station Station Or Time Strobe

FCP280/FCP270 or ZCP270, 1x8 or 2x8

A Port B A Port B A Port B A Port B