Symmetricom 1100, 1000 manual Functional Description

Chapter 1 Overview of the TimeProvider

Functional Description

Figure 1-6illustrates the location of the connectors, cards, frame ground lugs, and modules on the rear panel of the TimeProvider 1100. The chassis in Figure 1-6is the newer version that uses a terminal block for power connections.

Power	Remote Serial	Expansion	GPS	Ethernet		Power
Connector	Connector	Connector	Connector	Connector	Connector

Frame		Input
Ground Lugs	Output Modules	Module
Figure 1-6.	Rear Panel of the TimeProvider 1100 – New Version

Functional Description

The TimeProvider consists of a main shelf and slots for two IOCs and one IMC. One plug-in Input module and up to four plug-in Output modules complete the main shelf, which provides up to 32 outputs. The optional Expansion Panel can provide up to 32 additional outputs, to provide a total of 64 outputs.

This section describes the components and block diagram of the TimeProvider. The block diagram, shown in Figure 1-7, contains the following major blocks:

Shelf

Input module

IMC or integrated IMC/TPIU

IOC

Output module

Expansion Panel required for ports 33 through 64

TimeProvider Interface Unit (TPIU)

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