Network Time Server - EndRun Technologies

1 "Smarter Timing Solutions"Tempus LX CDMAN etwork time ServerUser ManualTe m p u s L X C D M A U s e r M a n u a lTempus LX CDMAN etwork time Server User ManualPrefaceThank you for purchasing the Tempus LX Network time Server . Our goal in developing this product is to bring precise, Universal Coordinated time (UTC) into your Network quickly, easily and reliably. Your new Tempus LX is fabricated using the highest quality materials and manufacturing processes available today, and will give you years of troublefree EndRun TechnologiesEndRun Technologies is dedicated to the development and refinement of the Technologies required to fulfill the demanding needs of the time and frequency in 1998 and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, EndRun Technologies is the undis-puted leader in the time and frequency distribution technology based on the Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) mobile telecommunications infrastructure.

2 With innovative designs and painstaking attention to the details of efficient manufacturability, EndRun is the first to bring this technology to the broad synchronization instruments produced by EndRun Technologies have been selected as the timing reference for such rigorous applications as computer synchronization, research institutions, aerospace, Network quality-of-service monitoring, satellite earth stations, and calibration Technologies is committed to fulfilling your precision timing needs by providing the most advanced, reliable and cost-effective time and frequency equipment available in the market AcknowledgementsIBM-PC, Linux, NotePad, Timeserv, UNIX, Windows NT, WordStar are registered trademarks of the respective No. USM3014-0000-000 Revision 21 February 2012 Copyright EndRun Technologies 2005-2012Te m p u s L X C D M A U s e r M a n u a lTe m p u s L X C D M A U s e r M a n u a lAbout This ManualThis manual will guide you through simple installation and set up The Tempus LX, how it works, where to use it, its main Installation How to connect, configure and test your Tempus LX with your Set-Up Two sections; one for Unix-like platforms and one for Windows NT/2000 Port Description of the Linux console commands for use over the Network and serial Keypad and Display How to operate the user interface that provides convenient setup and monitoring of the you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform us.

3 EndRun Technologies cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior product, manufactured by EndRun Technologies , is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from date of shipment, under normal use and service. Dur-ing the warranty period, EndRun Technologies will repair or replace products which prove to be warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to EndRun Technologies . Buyer shall prepay shipping charges to send product to EndRun Technologies and EndRun Technologies shall pay shipping charges to return product to Buyer. However, if returned product proves to be operating normally (not defective) then Buyer shall pay for all shipping charges. If Buyer is located outside the then Buyer shall pay all duties and taxes, if not manufactured by EndRun Technologies but included as an integral part of a system ( peripherals, options) are warranted for ninety days, or longer as provided by the original equipment manufacturer, from date of shipment.

4 Extended WarrantyThe MTBF (Mean time Between Failures) for this product is 225,000 hours (25 years). After the initial warranty period it is most cost-effective for the customer to repair the unit on an as needed ba-sis , rather than pay for an extended warranty or the annually recurring fees of a service of WarrantyThe foregoing express warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance by Buyer or User, Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside of the environmental specifications for the product, or improper site prepa-ration or m p u s L X C D M A U s e r M a n u a lTe m p u s L X C D M A U s e r M a n u a lTO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY AND REMEMDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED.

5 AS PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EndRun SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR Repair If you believe your equipment is in need of repair, call EndRun Technologies and ask for a customer service agent. It is important to contact us first as many problems may be resolved with a phone call. Please have the serial number of the unit and the nature of the problem available before you call. If it is determined that your equipment will require service, we will issue an RMA number. You will be asked for contact information, including your name, address, phone number and e-mail the unit prepaid in the original container or a container of sufficient strength and protection to EndRun Technologies . EndRun will not be responsible for damage incurred during shipping to us. Be sure the RMA number is clearly identified on the shipping container. Our policy is to repair the unit within 5 business days.

6 If it is necessary to order parts or if other circumstances arise that require more than 5 days, an EndRun service technician will contact units are not included as part of the standard After Warranty ExpirationIf the warranty period has expired, we offer repair services for equipment you have purchased from EndRun . Call and ask for a customer service agent. It is important to contact us first as many prob-lems may be resolved with a phone call. Please have the serial number of the unit and the nature of the problem available before you call. If it is determined that the equipment has failed and you want EndRun to perform the repairs, we will issue you an RMA number. Ship the unit prepaid in the original container or a container of sufficient strength and protection to EndRun Technologies . EndRun will not be responsible for damage incurred during shipping to us. Customer is responsible for shipping costs to and from EndRun Technologies .

7 Be sure the RMA number is clearly identified on the shipping container. After the equipment has been received we will evaluate the nature of the problem and contact you with the cost to repair (parts and labor) and an estimate of the time neces-sary to complete the work. Limitation of LiabilityThe remedies provided herein are Buyer s sole and exclusive remedies. EndRun Technologies shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort or any other legal m p u s L X C D M A U s e r M a n u a lTe m p u s L X C D M A U s e r M a n u a lEndRun Contact InformationAddress: EndRun Technologies 2270 Northpoint Parkway Santa Rosa, CA 95407 : (707)573-8633 Fax: (707)573-8619 Sales: 1-877-749-3878 or (707)573-8633 1-877-749-3878 or (707)573-8633 m p u s L X C D M A U s e r M a n u a lTe m p u s L X C D M A U s e r M a n u a lTable of ContentsPreface.

8 IAbout EndRun Technologies ..iTrademark Acknowledgements ..iAbout This Manual ..iiWarranty ..iiExtended Warranty ..iiLimitation of Warranty ..iiWarranty Repair ..iiiRepair After Warranty Expiration ..iiiLimitation of Liability ..iiiEndRun Contact Information ..ivChapter One - Introduction ..1 CDMA Timing-How It Works ..1 Where to Use It ..2 Main Features ..2 Performance, Reliability and Economy ..2 Flexibility ..2 Easy Installation ..3 Free FLASH Upgrades ..3 Chapter Two - Basic Installation ..5 Checking and Identifying the Hardware ..5 Tempus LX Physical Description ..6 Performing an Initial Site Survey ..7 Installing the Tempus LX ..8 Mount the Tempus LX ..8 Connecting the DC Power Option ..9 Installing the Antenna ..9 Connecting and Configuring Ethernet ..9 Configuring Ethernet with the Front-Panel Keypad ..10Te m p u s L X C D M A U s e r M a n u a lTe m p u s L X C D M A U s e r M a n u a lConfiguring Ethernet with the Serial Port.

9 10 Connect the RS-232 Serial I/O Port ..10 Test the Serial Port ..10 Using netconfig to Set Up Your IP ..14 Verify Network Configuration ..15 Check Network Operation ..17 Using Telnet ..17 Using SSH ..18 Using HTTP ..18 Configuring the Network time Protocol ..18 Configuring NTP Using the Front-Panel Keypad ..19 Configuring NTP Using the Network Interface or Serial Port ..19 Configuring the Tempus LX as a Stratum 2 Server ..21 Using Edit ..21 Chapter Three - Setting Up NTP Clients on Unix-like Platforms ..23 Basic NTP Client Setup ..24 Configure NTP ..24MD5 Authenticated NTP Client Setup ..24 Create the File ..25 Configure NTP ..25 Broadcast/Multicast NTP Client Setup ..26 Configure NTP Client for Broadcast ..26 Configure NTP Client for Multicast ..27 Test Broadcast/Multicast ..27 Chapter Four - Setting Up NTP Clients on Windows NT ..29 Basic NTP Client Setup ..30 Configure NTP ..30MD5 Authenticated NTP Client Setup.

10 31 Create the File ..31 Configure NTP ..31 Broadcast/Multicast NTP Client Setup ..32 Configure NTP Client for Broadcast ..33Te m p u s L X C D M A U s e r M a n u a lTe m p u s L X C D M A U s e r M a n u a lConfigure NTP Client for Multicast ..33 Test Broadcast/Multicast ..34 Chapter Five - Front-Panel Keypad and Display ..35 Display Description ..35 Keypad Description ..35 Display and Keypad Operation ..36 Traversing the Display Structure ..36 Editing ..36 Keypad EDIT Lockout ..37 Using Help ..37 Shortcut Menu ..37 Detailed Display Descriptions ..37 time /Status ..37 Main Menu ..38 Receiver Menu ..38 Receiver Status ..38 Channelset ..39 Oscillator Status ..39 Signal Loss Fault Mask ..39 Clock Menu ..40 time Mode ..40 Local Offset ..40 Hours Display ..40 Leap Seconds ..40 Daylight Savings time ..40 CPU I/O Menu ..411 PPS Output Setup ..41 time code Output Setup ..41 Programmable TTL Output Setup.