Overview
NTP Time Display is a free running clock which is synchronized through network connection using NTP protocol. The unit is designed for reading IRIG-B Universal Time and Count Down Time codes and displaying in LCD panel. The unit can display UT/CDT/IST time based on user selection.
System Configuration
- Display is configured as a front box with LCD display and a back box with motherboard to reduce the weight of the Unit
- The controls and connectors are mounted in the side panel of the back box
- Display comes with Z-angles that support both ceiling and wall mount or a stand for desktop/table top version
System Specifications
- Inputs
1. Modulated Code Input
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I. IRIG-B modulated code for Universal Time
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II. Modified IRIG-B modulated code for Count down time
2. UDP UNICAST/Multicast Input
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I. Multicast IP address and Port No: Configurable through Network
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II. Display IP Address and Port No: Configurable through Network
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III. UT/CDT Data Bytes Selection: Configurable through Network
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IV. Connector: Standard 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 for Network
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V. Protocol: Supports – NTP, TCP/IP, UDP
- Controls
1. Power ON/OFF switch: 230V On/Off Rocker switch in rear panel
2. IRIG/UDP Selection: SPDT Slide Switch in rear panel
3. UT/CDT Selection: SPDT Toggle Switch in rear panel
4. UT/IST Selection: SPDT Toggle Switch in rear panel
- Front Panel Display
1. Display for displaying Universal/IST/Countdown time information (format as per user requirement)
2. LCD Display will have high contrast, wide view angle and LED back light
3. Digit size/height varies as per user requirement
4. Digits will be displayed using bitmaps and 3D effects for better appearance
5. Digit & sign color can be selected by the user through user configuration file
6. 1PPS blink rate to indicate HOLD condition whenever HOLD is imposed. Hold indication is between hrs & mts and between mts & secs modules
- Other Specifications
1. In case of IRIG-B failure, the display will automatically changeover to Ethernet and vice versa without toggling