GILLAM-FEi

GNCD
GILLAM NETWORK CLOCK DISTRIBUTION

DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT

GILLAM - FEi

Mont Saint-Martin 58

Phone: (+32) 4/232 95 95 - Fax: (+32) 4/223 42 76

E-mail : info@gillam-fei.be
Internet : www.gillam-fei.be

Authors:

A. BEAUJEAN
J. MERLO

Date:

07/02/2005

Doc. Ref.:

2982AB-JMEbf/GB
Revision 7

4000 LIEGE
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HISTORY SHEET

REV.

DATE

OBJECT

MODIFIED
PAGES

15.04.99

Creation

16.06.99

Update

05.10.99

Update

1-4 + app. 1

20.01.00

Update

2, 9, 12

14.04.03

Update + without appendices

2, 8

11.09.03

Update GNCD Options

15.09.03

Correction in table page 7

07.02.05

Additional information in table page 7

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 General Description _____________________________________1
1.1. Characateristics of Input Signals____________________________________ 2
1.2. Input Switching Function __________________________________________ 3
1.3. Input Type Automatic Detection Function ____________________________ 3
1.4. Characteristics of Output Signals ___________________________________ 4
1.5. Synchronisation Output Capacity ___________________________________ 4

CHAPTER 2 Supervision and Maintenance_____________________________5

2.1. Alarms in the Equipment ___________________________________________ 5
2.1.1. Alarm Sources ________________________________________________________ 5
2.1.2. Alarm Relay Interface___________________________________________________ 5
2.1.3. Viewing Alarms _______________________________________________________ 6

2.2. Operating Mode __________________________________________________ 7

CHAPTER 3 - Infrastructure __________________________________________8

3.1. Mechanical Overview _____________________________________________ 8
3.1.1. GNCD _______________________________________________________________ 9
3.1.2. Connection Extension Cases ____________________________________________ 9

3.2. Installation Conditions ___________________________________________ 10

3.2.1 ETSI Option __________________________________________________________ 10
3.2.2 19" Option ___________________________________________________________ 10
3.2.3 ETSI and 19" Common Characteristics ____________________________________ 10

3.3. Power Supply and Consumption ___________________________________ 11

CHAPTER 4 - Reliability_____________________________________________12
4.1

Reliability_______________________________________________________ 12

4.2

Unavailability ___________________________________________________ 12

4.3

Protections _____________________________________________________ 13

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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

For installing the equipment, see document "GNCD - Installation and putting into service".
For maintaining the equipment, see document "GNCD - Operation and maintenance".

Figure 1 shows the architecture of the "Gillam Network Clock Distribution" (GNCD) unit.

48 V 1

POWER A
POWER B

48 V 2

Unacknowledged Alarm Relay

Acknowledged Alarm Relay
Present Alarm Relay

GNCD
ACK

Inputs
2,048Mbit/s
or
2,048MHz
75

A
B

Output 1
5 Amplification Cards

Output 41

2,048Mbit/s
or
2,048MHz

Output 80

75

Output 40
A
B

5 Amplification Cards

or
high impedance
Figure 1 - Block Diagram of the GNCD

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Composition of the GNCD
Part Number

Description

Z8-99060G00-10

GNCD Main Unit

included main unit subrack, backplane,
basic connection panel (16 outputs ready, 4 inputs (1A-1B, 2A-2B), 48 V1 & V2 inputs, 3 alarm relays), add outputs (17 to 80) Extension
panel mechanic

Z3-96312G01-00

Frequency Distribution Output Card

(8 ports : 2048 kHz or 2048 kbit/s type with opt. +3dB)

Z8-99060G02-00

Power Supply - 48V DC-DC Converter

GNCD: OPTIONS

Z3-96312G01-00

Frequency Distribution Output Card

(8 ports : 2048 kHz or 2048 kbit/s type with opt. +3dB)

Z8-99060G02-00

Power Supply - 48V DC-DC Converter

Z8-96312G05-00

Housing & Extension Card (32 outputs)

For additional outputs (17 to 80) Extension panel mechanic

Z4-90014924-00

GNA - network adapter 75 / 120 Ohms OPT 1

Patch panel 1U high and 19 or ETSI wide with 2*16 jacks DIN 1.6/6.5
or BT43 or BNC or outputs and 2 LSA connectors for input

Z4-90014925-00

GNA - network adapter 75 / 120 Ohms OPT2

Patch panel 1U high and 19 or ETSI wide with 2*8 jacks DIN 1.6/6.5
or BT43 or BNC for outputs and 2*4 jacks RJ45 for inputs
* For the GNA, please refer to the manual Accessories for network
interface and cabling Ref.: 3008JN/GB Rev.1.

Z8-99060G05-00
1.1.

Remote Management Interface TCP/IP (10Mbit/s)

CHARACATERISTICS OF INPUT SIGNALS

The GNCD aims at amplifying and distributing a 2,048MHz or 2,048Mbit/s external
synchronisation reference signal.
Its input interface complies with the two following recommendations:
For the 2,048MHz : G703 10 75 or high impedance
For the 2,048Mbit/s : G703 6 75 or high impedance
Each input A and B can accept 2MHz or 2Mbit/s input signals.

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1.2.

INPUT SWITCHING FUNCTION

2MHz or 2Mbit/s inputs of the GNCD are distributed through the backplane card to
amplification cards that plug in it.
For each input, control signals check signal presence and receiving level.
These control signals are generated by the micro-controller on the amplification card.
In normal operation mode, as soon as an input signal disappears, the card automatically will
switch to the input that is correct and the micro-controller will indicate an alarm on the faulty
input.
If you wish to work with only one input, you can force the use of one of both inputs; the
other input can then neither be used to provide the synchronisation reference, nor generate
alarms.
When both inputs can be used, it is possible to set a priority mode between both inputs.

1.3.

INPUT TYPE AUTOMATIC DETECTION FUNCTION

On each input, there is an automatic detection of the type of signal received.
The operator can force the type of each input with a configuration DIP switch. If the type of
signal detected does not match the forced type, an alarm is issued.
This information is processed by the micro-controller on the amplification card.

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1.4.

CHARACTERISTICS OF OUTPUT SIGNALS

Outputs can be configured according to one of both following types:
2,048MHz G703 10 option 75 .
2,048Mbit/s G703 6 option 75 .
The output type is chosen by the operator with a configuration DIP switch located on each
amplification card.
Outputs are valid according to the selected input type in the following way:
INPUT

CONFIGURATION

OUTPUT

2Mbit/s

2Mbit/s

2Mbit/s

2Mbit/s

2MHz

2MHz

2MHz

2MHz

2MHz

2MHz

2Mbit/s

No output signal

1.5.

SYNCHRONISATION OUTPUT CAPACITY

The output function is carried out by amplification cards. Each amplification card receives
two redundant external synchronisation inputs and distributes 8 outputs. Modularity for
outputs is 8.
There can be up to 10 amplification cards in the unit, i.e. up to 80 synchronisation outputs.
Assigning inputs and outputs is carried out as follows:
Inputs A or B

Cards 1 to 5

Outputs 1 to 40

Inputs A or B

Cards 6 to 10

Outputs 41 to 80

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CHAPTER 2 SUPERVISION AND MAINTENANCE

2.1.

ALARMS IN THE EQUIPMENT

2.1.1. ALARM SOURCES

There can be two alarm sources in the unit:
Alarm on an amplification card; this alarm can be one of the following:
Alarm on one or two inputs
Alarm on one or more synchronisation outputs
Alarm on the converter card(s); this alarm can be one of the following:
Failure of one of the output voltages (+5 V, +8 V or -8 V)
Loss of one of the -48 V external power supplies
2.1.2. ALARM RELAY INTERFACE
Three alarm relays are located on the backplane:
1 relay for unacknowledged alarms
1 relay for acknowledged alarms
1 relay for present alarms

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2.1.3. VIEWING ALARMS

On front of amplification cards, the following LEDs are located:
1. Red LED1 for alarm on outputs:
LED1 off:

Normal operation.

LED1 red:

One or more outputs are in alarm.

2. LED2 for reporting status of input 1A (or 2A):

LED2 off:

Input not selected and not faulty.

LED2 green:

Input selected and not faulty.

LED2 red:

Input selected and faulty.

LED2 orange:

Input not selected and faulty.

3. LED3 for reporting status of input 1B (or 2B):

LED3 off:

Input not selected and not faulty.

LED3 green:

Input selected and not faulty.

LED3 red:

Input selected and faulty.

LED3 orange:

Input not selected and faulty.

On front of the GNCD, there is a red status LED that indicates a converter failure:
Off:

Correct operation.

Red:

Converter failure.

On the backplane card, located near connections of -48V, the following is

distinguished:
The green "48V1" LED, lit when 48V1 is present.
The green "48V2" LED, lit when 48V2 is present.

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2.2.

OPERATING MODE
On the equipment door, the acknowledgement pushbutton allows to manage alarms in the
following way:
Relay Name

Contacts in Connector
SUB-D 25

Without
alarm
"Rest"

Alarm
Occurrence

Acknowl.

Unacknowledged Alarm

1
(NC contact)

Open

Closed

Open

14
(NO contact)

Closed

Open

Closed

3
(NO contact)

Open

Open

Closed

16
(NC contact)

Closed

Closed

Open

5
(NC contact)

Open

Closed

Closed

18
(NO contact)

Closed

Open

Open

(REL 1)

Acknowledged Alarm
(REL 2)

Present Alarm
(REL 3)

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CHAPTER 3 - INFRASTRUCTURE

3.1.

MECHANICAL OVERVIEW
The GNCD is inserted in ETSI 600 mm standardised frames (complies with
recommendation ETS 300-119).

Figure 2 Mechanical Overview of the GNCD

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3.1.1. GNCD
Connection area: it contains connectors for the first 16 outputs, the 4 inputs,
power supplies and alarms. This area also includes two 37-pin SUB-D that allow
to connect two extension cases for connecting 32 outputs.
Card area: it can contain 10 amplification cards and the two -48V converter
cards.
It has a pivoting protective door that has, on front, signalling LEDs.
A card can not be plugged into a slot that is not designed for it by using a
foolproofing code.
Mechanical dimensions of the case are the following:
Height of basic rack
of extension rack
Width

450 mm.

Depth

280 mm.

: 323 mm.
: 200 mm.

The weight of the GNCD in its basic version with one converter card and 2
amplification cards is 11 kg.
The weight of the fully-configured GNCD, i.e. with 2 converter cards, 10
amplification cards, extension case and 2 connection cases, is 17 kg.

3.1.2. CONNECTION EXTENSION CASES

The GNCD can contain 2 connection extension cases that deliver output interfaces
on 1.6/5.6 female connectors. This type of connector has a thread according to
metrics that complies with standard CECC 22240.
These cases have to be fixed in the upper part of the GNCD.
Each extension case allows to connect 32 2,048MHz or 2,048Mbit/s outputs to the
equipment to be synchronised.
Adding one or two cases is needed when the number of required outputs is higher
than 16.
Left case:

For outputs 17 to 48

Right case:

For outputs 49 to 80

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3.2.

INSTALLATION CONDITIONS
3.2.1 ETSI OPTION
The GNCD equipment is installed in ETSI 600 mm frames.
Mechanical dimensions of the frames are the following:
Width

600 mm

Depth

300 mm

Height

2200 mm

These frames are can stand against each other, interfaces can be easily accessed on the side
or on front.

3.2.2 19" OPTION

In 19" option, GNCDs are installed in 19"-standard frames.

3.2.3 ETSI AND 19" COMMON CHARACTERISTICS

Cabling can be carried out through the bottom or the top of the frames.
It is possible to remove or insert any card in the GNCD without disturbing operation.
The equipment operates in climatic constraints according to standard ETS 300 019, Part 13, Class 3.1.
The GNCD operates in natural convection; a cellular structure allows to reject heat easily.
The equipment is designed to operate in a temperature range between +5C and +40C.
The equipment complies with the following packaging characteristics:
ETS 300 019, Part 1-2, Class 2.2 during transportation
ETS 300 019, Part 1-1, Class 1.2 during storage

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To ensure staff safety, the temperature for any external surface that is unprotected and that
can be directly accessed does not exceed 75C according to UTE standard C 92 - 130.
The equipment complies with CEE recommendations on electrostatic discharges and
electromagnetic disturbances.

3.3.

POWER SUPPLY AND CONSUMPTION

Power supply with ground positive -48V direct current.
Redundancy using two external power supplies.
Optionally, a second power supply card can be added (redundancy 1+1).
On/Off switch on the converter.
Green LED for signalling presence of input and output voltages.
Input voltage: -48 Vdc nominal

-40 Vdc min., -60 Vdc max.

Insulation:
48V input insulation with outputs +5, +8 and -8 V
48V input insulation with the frame
Output insulation with the frame
Input Protection:
Against input polarity reversal
Quick fuses
Protection in case of output overvoltage.
Protection of any batteries in case of input undervoltage by interrupting the converter's
operation.
Current limitation on all outputs.
Consumption of the bay is as follows:
Fully equipped (2 inputs and 80 outputs)

100 W.

With minimum configuration (1 input and 16 outputs)

20 W.

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CHAPTER 4 - RELIABILITY

4.1

RELIABILITY

MTBF in years
Power Supply

144

Mechanics

200

Amplification Card
(input, output, alarm processing)

> 120

Total MTBF for an output card and a power supply: 49 years.

4.2

UNAVAILABILITY

Unavailability hrs/year
Power Supply

0.5

Mechanics

0.36

Amplification Card
(input, output, alarm processing)

0.6

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4.3

PROTECTIONS

Cards can be plugged when power is on as they feature the slow start system.
A card can not be plugged into a slot that is not designed for it as connectors have a foolproofing
code.
The equipment provides redundancy on external synchronisation inputs and on external -48V inputs
with automatic switching, optionally with redundancy 1+1 for power converter.
Also, losing a redundant component does not cause failures on the remaining components in the
system.

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