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TIME STAMPING FUNCTION

TSF
TECHNICAL MANUAL

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i REVISION TABLE Revision Draft V01 Draft V01.01 Page 3-2 3-1 3-1,3-4 1-5 0-1 i-2 i-3 i-4 i-5 1-1 1-2 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-7 3-3 4-1 4-1 Description Released Inclusion of Jumper Position, Figure 3.1 Ammendment of Error in table, J10-J12 Ammendment of Headings, Section 3 Ammendment of Go_NoGo, Table 1.3.2.1 Ammendment of Company Name Ammt of INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER : Number 0 and name are dropped Paragraphs are numbered i, ii, iii, iv Ammt of Warning paragraph number (ii) Ammt of paragraphs numbering : List of figures (iii) and Glossary (iv) Ammendment of new chapters 4.1 and 4.2 Ammendment of Physical description (1 U = 43.8 mm) Inclusion of Marking information Ammendment of Specification document Ammendment of figure number (1.5) Ammt. of Status faults, Table 1.3.2.1 Ammendments in Table 1.3.2.2 Ammendment of PIN 4 J5 : +5V (CCI 4) Ammt of Correct. Maintenance : title and text Ammt for Preventive Maintenance : title Date 04/02/98 11/02/98

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THE UNIT CONTAINS TANTALUM CAPACITORS WHICH CAN EXPLODE UNDER CIRCUIT FAULT CONDITIONS. THE UNIT ALSO CONTAINS STATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES AND APPROPRIATE PROCEDURES MUST BE USED WHEN HANDLING THESE ITEMS.

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LIST OF FIGURES 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-4 1-5 2-1 3-2

FIGURE 1.1 TSF RACK, BACK PANEL FIGURE 1.2 TSF CARD, FRONT PANEL FIGURE 1.3 TSF RACK, LAYOUT FIGURE 1.4 TSF CARD, LAYOUT FIGURE 1.5 TSF SYSTEM FIGURE 2.1 TSF DATA FLOW FIGURE 3.1 JUMPER POSITIONS

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GLOSSARY AND LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ACP ADU AM ARP CCI COMM IRIG LED NC NO pps TSF VME Azimuth Clock Pulse Azimuth Distribution Unit Amplitude Modulation Azimuth Reference Pulse Configuration Change Index Common Connection Inter Range Instrumentation Group Light Emitting Diode Normally Connected Normally Open Pulse Per Second Time Stamping Function Versa Modular European

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. DESCRIPTION 1.1 GENERAL 1.2 CHARACTERISTICS 1.2.1 Physical 1.2.2 Electrical 1.2.3 Operating Conditions 1.2.4 Markings 1.3 DATA INTERFACES 1.3.1 Input Data 1.3.2 Output Data 2. OPERATION 2.1 BLOCK DIAGRAM 2.2 TIME RECEIVER SELECTION 2.3 AZIMUTH PROCESSING 2.4 OUTPUT MESSAGE 2.5 OSCILLATOR DISCIPLINING 3. SETUP 3.1 JUMPER SETTINGS 3.2 SIGNAL CONNECTIONS 3.2.1 Serial Message and 1pps Inputs J1 and J3 3.2.2 IRIG-B type Inputs J2 and J4 3.2.3 Azimuth Input J5 3.2.4 TSF Data Outputs J6 and J7 3.2.5 VME Connections (Card version) 3.3 Power On and Off 4. MAINTENANCE 4.1 Preventive maintenance 4.2 Corrective maintenance 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-2 1-2 1-5 1-5 1-6 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-2 2-2 2-2 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 4-1 4-1 4-1

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1. DESCRIPTION 1.1 GENERAL

The Time Stamping Function (TSF) is a unit which delivers time stamped azimuth positions of a radar antenna in rotation. It accepts time on two input channels, azimuth radar positions from an Azimuth Distribution Unit (ADU) and provides a time stamped output message for pre-defined azimuth positions. In the absence of satisfactory time inputs, the TSF will use its own internal oscillator to maintain correct progression of time. TSF provides an option for a precision oscillator, giving greater free run time accuracy. Front panel LEDs show the status of input signals, power and TSF status. Contacts are provided for a power failure alarm .

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CHARACTERISTICS

1.2.1 Physical
The TSF comes in two versions. -Firstly as a VME Card, with Length 233mm, Width 160mm and Depth 1 slot VME. -Secondly as a Rack Unit, Width 438mm, Height = 1 U = 43.8 mm and Depth 240mm In both versions, the card is always equipped with a so-called standard oscillator featuring a time drift less than 150 ms/day. In addition, the card may be equipped with a so called precision oscillator featuring a maximum time drift less than 20 ms/month. Figures 1.1 to 1.4 overleaf give the TSF appearance and panel details.

1.2.2 Electrical
The TSF Card requires a 5V (up to 2A) and 12V (up to 550mA) DC power supply. This is provided through the VME backplane into which it slots. The TSF Rack requires a 230V AC 50/60Hz power supply, through a three pin IEC connector. Data input and output is by signals in the following formats. Serial message and 1pps inputs IRIG B inputs ADU (ARP,ACP,GoNoGo) input Time Stamped Serial message outputs Voltage free power fail relay - RS232C - 1KHz 2V (NFS 87-500, IRIG 104-60) - RS422 - RS232C - Rated at 35VA

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The TSF will operate in the temperature range +10 to +50 C, and up to 80% humidity (non-condensing) at 40C.

1.2.4 Markings
Rack version : a reference is marked at the back of the rack, as follow : - card with standard oscillator : TSF.0671.AA000A.STD - card with precision oscillator : TSF.0671.AA000B.PREC CCI shown on one side of the rack VME card version : a reference is marked on one of the 2 pullers on a reversible label, as follow : - card with standard oscillator : TSF.0671.AB000A.STD - card with precision oscillator : TSF.0671.AB000B.PREC CCI shown on components side of the card, near P2 connector

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Figure 1.1 TSF Rack, Back Panel

Figure 1.2 TSF Card, Front Panel

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Figure 1.3 TSF Rack, Layout

Figure 1.4 TSF Card, Layout

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DATA INTERFACES

Following shows a top level diagram of the TSF system inputs and outputs
Serial /IRIG Serial /IRIG Azimuth
TRx1 TRx2

Output Message TSF Indicator LEDs Alarm

Figure 1.5 TSF System

1.3.1 Input Data

1.3.1.1 Asynchronous Serial Messages Two asynchronous serial time messages may be input on J1 or J3. The messages should be accompanied by a 1pps signal to allow accurate timing and oscillator disciplining. The 1pps to which the message refers (previous or next) is definable by jumper setting. Baud rates of 4800, 9600 and 19200 baud and signal polarity are selectable by jumper setting. The TSF will recognise two time formats; <STX> or <SOH> messages, with transmission characteristics as detailed in Appendices 1 and 2 of the Development Specification* 1.3.1.2 IRIG-B type AM signal Two IRIG-B type time signals may be input, on connectors J2 or J4, conforming to NFS 87-500 or IRIG 104-60 standards, as detailed in Appendix 3 of the Development Specification*. 1.3.1.3 Azimuth Input The Azimuth Input on J5 provides ARP and ACP pulses for azimuth positioning of a radar antenna, and a GoNoGo signal. Whether the ACP pulses represent 14 or 12 bit encoding of radar antenna position is selectable by jumper setting (LK 4).

* THOMSON-CSF document, reference 96.117.098 - 306 at last index

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1.3.2 Output Data

1.3.2.1 Asynchronous Serial Messages Preset azimuth positions define sector boundaries. Sector size is set by jumper to be 1, 1/32, 1/64 or 1/128 of a revolution, and is referenced to 0 azimuth. A serial message, containing the Time Stamp for a sector, is output within 100ms of that end of sector. Its data format is as follows
Block TSF_STATUS_BLOCK Byte 1 2 Name <SOH> STATUS_TSF_1 Format HEX 01 ASCII (BIN 0011abcd) a-Go_NoGo_TSF (Go=0) b-Input_GoNoGo_RH1 c-Input_GoNoGo_RH2 d-Input_GoNoGo_ADU ASCII (BIN 00110abc) a-VALID_TIME_RH1 (Valid=0) b-TIME_SYNCHRO_RH1 (TSF synch=0) c- INIT_RH1 (Receiver sdtart-up and no coherent received time=1) as STATUS_TSF_2 with RH2 instead of RH1 ASCII (BIN 0011adcd) a-ACP_FAULT (Fault=1) b-ARP_FAULT (Fault=1) c-POWER_SUPPLY (Fault=1) d-TSF_FAULT (Fault=1) Fault bit set to 1 upon 2 consecutive occurences only ASCII representation of the HEX sector num. e.g. Sector 20 = 14h = 1 & 4 = 31h & 34h ASCII 0-GPS with <SOH> message+1pps 1-GPS with <STX> message+1pps 2-France Inter with <STX> message+1pps 4-GPS with IRIG B type message F-Receiver unknown or not connected ASCII ASCII ASCII ASCII ASCII ASCII ASCII ASCII ASCII ASCII ASCII ASCII ASCII Depending on Receiver Type France Inter : Its two HEX status bytes are given as four ASCII characters. e.g 80h,80h is given as 38h,30h,38h,30h (8080) GPS Receiver : the time shift character space, ., *, #, ? is given as 0000,0001,0002,0003,0004 respectively as RH1_TIME_BLOCK as RH1_STATUS_BLOCK HEX 0A

STATUS_TSF_2

4 5

STATUS_TSF_3 STATUS_TSF_4

ANTENNA_POSITION_BLOCK RH_1_TIME_BLOCK

6-7 8 Receiver_type

RH1_STATUS_BLOCK

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21-24

day_hundreds day_tens day_units hour_tens hour_units minute_tens minute_units second_tens seconds_units ms_hundreds ms_tens ms_units

RH2_TIME_BLOCK RH2_STATUS_BLOCK

25-37 38-41 42

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1.3.2.2 Panel LEDs Six LEDs are provided to show TSF status at each fault occurrence, as follows : Indicator Rx1 Rx2 ST ACP ARP PWR When Healthy Green Green Yellow Green Green Green When Not Healthy Red Red (flash) Red Red (unlit) Related TSF_Status* Byte 2,c Byte 3 Byte 2,c Byte 4 Bytes 2,3,4,5 Byte 2,d Byte 5,a Byte 2,d Byte 5,b Byte 5,c

Receiver 1 Receiver 2 TSF Status ACP ACP Power * : in Table 1.3.2.1

1.3.2.3 Alarm Relays Two alarm relay contacts are provided to give connections to the two message output ports. For the Card version the contacts on the J7 port also appear on the VME P2 connector. The alarm condition (NC) occurs upon power failure or in absence of power. On power the alarm condition is removed and the NO contacts are made.

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2. OPERATION 2.1 BLOCK DIAGRAM

Power Monitors Sector Number Select Watchdog Monitor System Monitors Go/NoGo ACP ARP ADU Processing Sector End Detect Rx1 IRIG1 Message Validation and Selection Message Validation and Selection on time Priority Select Disciplining Source Select and Measuring Data Validation Correction Calculation DAC Output to Oscillator Control Sync Clock 1 Message Construction Clock 2 ACP Length Select BITE Checking Indicator LEDs

Figure 2.1 gives an indication of information flow through the TSF.

Data Message Output

Rx2 IRIG2

Sync

Oscillator Type Select

Oscillator Signal

EEPROM Storage

Figure 2.1 TSF Data Flow

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TIME RECEIVER SELECTION

Both a serial message (with 1pps) and IRIG-B type time signals can be applied to both TRx input channels of the TSF. When both are present preference is given to the serial message. The TSF also automatically recognises the serial data message for processing. If the serial message fails then TSF will obtain time from the IRIG-B source if present. The time inputs are processed and the resulting time passed into an internal clock for each channel. In the absence of any input data to a channel, the TSF will maintain time with its own oscillator. If the received time fails to advance correctly each second, the TSF will switch to its internal time. It will switch back to received time when two correctly advancing time signals are received. If two consecutive seconds of received time are missing, or in incorrect progression then the TSF reports an error through the panel LEDs and output message.

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AZIMUTH PROCESSING

The Azimuth Input delivers ARP, ACP and GoNoGo signals. The TSF monitors these signals and numbers the ACP, starting with 1 for the pulse immediately after the ARP. If two consecutive ACP or ARP are missed then the TSF reports an error through the front panel LEDs (ACP and ARP) and output message. The error is cleared when two consecutive ARP or ACP are detected. If the GoNoGo signal shows NoGo, this is shown by the panel LEDs (ACP and ARP) and the output message.

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OUTPUT MESSAGE

A message is triggered as the ACP passes predetermined numbers which define an end of sector. These numbers are calculated according to the sector size and ACP encoding selected by jumper. The message output for the sector gives the time and status information as detailed in 1.3.2.1, and refers to the time at end of sector. The time delivered has a rounded accuracy of 500s. The message frequency defaults to once per second in the absence or failure of ADU information, if the GoNoGo signal shows NoGo, and in the absence or failure of both time receivers. The message contains status information to allow examination of the failure mode. The messages on output ports J6 and J7 and on P2 pins 27C and 28C are identical.

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OSCILLATOR DISCIPLINING

When an Receiver signal is present with a valid message then the 1pps or IRIG signal is used to discipline the oscillator for the TSF. Choice as to which Receiver signal is given preference when two are available is made by jumper setting (LK 9). TSF examines the time difference between the Receiver and oscillator signals. The oscillator frequency is gently brought into line with the receiver signal so that if the receiver fails, then the oscillator runs very close to true time. With the precision oscillator fitted the time accuracy is improved further.

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3. SETUP
Upon initial commissioning of TSF correct signal connections need to be made with a minimum of two time signals (IRIG or Serial) being made into the receiver A and receiver B inputs. Additionally jumper settings need to be correctly made. Finally the TSF needs inserting into a VME rack for its power supply (Card Version) or connecting to a mains supply (Rack Version).

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JUMPER SETTINGS

The following table shows the jumper settings available. Those which are factory configured are shown as BOLD. For the Rack version, the Top Lid needs to be removed for access to the jumpers. See overleaf for the jumper postions on the TSF.
Jumper 1-3 4 5-8 Function Baud Rate. Serial Message 1 (make one only) ACP Encoding [pulses per antenna revolution] Sectors per Antenna Revolution (make one only) Oscillator Disciplining Priority Baud Rate. Serial Message 2 (make one only) Processor Watchdog Enable Manual Reset Oscillator Type DAC gain (Osc. disciplining) Serial Message 1. 1pps Signal Polarity 1pps, Channel 1. Reference edge Serial Message 2. 1pps Signal Polarity 1pps, Channel 2. Reference edge Setting make 1 4800 baud make 2 9600 baud make 3 19200 baud 1-2 14 bit (16384 pulses) 2-3 12 bit (4096 pulses) make 5 128 make 6 64 make 7 32 make 8 1 1-2 Receiver 1 1pps 2-3 Receiver 2 1pps make 10 4800 baud make 11 9600 baud make 12 19200 baud 1-2 MADE (2-3 disable) NOT MADE (made-reset) 1-2 Standard 2-3 Precision MADE 1-2 Falling on-time 2-3 Rising on-time 1-2 Edge before message 2-3 Edge after message 1-2 Falling on-time 2-3 Rising on-time 1-2 Edge before message 2-3 Edge after message Remarks

9 10-12 13 14 15,21,22 16 17 18 19 20

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Figure 3.1 Jumper Positions

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SIGNAL CONNECTIONS

3.2.1 Serial Message and 1pps Inputs J1 and J3

9 Way D-Type Plug pin 4 pin 5 pin 9 Serial Data Rx 1 pps Signal Ground

All other pins Not Connected

3.2.2 IRIG-B type Inputs J2 and J4

BNC Socket Inner Outer Signal Ground

3.2.3 Azimuth Input J5

9 Way D-Type Plug pin 1 pin 2 pin 3 Pin 4 pin 6 pin 7 pin 8 pin 9 ACP + ARP + GoNoGo+ + 5V ACP ARP GoNoGoSignal Ground

All other pins Not Connected

3.2.4 TSF Data Outputs J6 and J7

9 Way D-Type Socket pin 2 pin 3 pin 4 pin 5 pin 9 Serial Data TX Relay NC Relay NO Relay Comm Signal Ground

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3.2.5 VME Connections (Card version)

96 Way DIN Plug 9A,9C,11A,15A 17A,19A,20B,23B 32A,32B,32C 31A 31C 96 Way DIN Plug 2B,12B,22B,31B 1B,13B,32B 13C 14C 15C 16C 17C 18C 20C 21C 22C 23C 24C 25C 27C,28C 29C 30C 31C VME P1 Ground +5V -12V +12V VME P2 Ground +5V ACP+ ACPARP+ ARPGoNoGo+ GoNoGoIRIG 1 Input Serial 1 Input 1pps 1 Input IRIG 2 Input Serial 2 Input 1pps 2 Input Serial Output Relay NC Relay NO Relay COM

All other pins No Connection

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Power On and Off

For the Card version, TSF obtains power from the VME P1 connector and has no on/off switch. Power is applied by inserting TSF into a VME rack. For the Rack version, TSF obtains power from a mains supply, through the backpanel. Power is applied by switching the rocker switch in the backpanel to the I position.

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4. MAINTENANCE 4.1 Preventive maintenance

There is no preventive maintenance for this unit in either form.

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Corrective maintenance

The TSF contains a BITE designed to help in finding a failure location. A corrective maintenance will take place according to the information displayed on the TSF front panel in either card or unit version, as described in 1.3.2.2 or available with the alarm relays as presented in 1.3.2.3. Before intervening, take all necessary precautions against ESD as suggested in the introductory chapter (0.2) Rack Version: In the event of TSF failure, switch off the rack then examine the fuses in the back panel and replace any which have failed. If this is unsuccessful then remove the 4 front screws holding the rack against its housing cabinet, gently remove the rear cables without any specific order and return to the manufacturer for repair. Fuse reference : 5x20 mm, T500mA/230V Card Version: In the event of TSF failure, remove it from the VME rack and return to the manufacturer for repair.

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