User manual
1MC1000 - NTP Time Reference System - User Manual - Version 2.0
1 - Introduction
The World Time Solutions MC1000 NTP Time Reference System is a
professional grade NTP time server. The system is designed for use
in applications where a source of accurate time is of high importance,
including general business and banking, security, manufacturing and
many other elds.
The MC1000 obtains time information from a connected antenna and
uses this data to service NTP time requests from multiple devices on
a TCP/IP network. The MC1000 is based around proprietary software
for enhanced security. It also incorporates an embedded Linux system
that provides highly stable network communications and allows the
system to run the full NTP distribution.
1.1 - Quick start guide
The following list of procedures can be used for rapid installation of
the MC1000:
• Install the MC1000 into a 19” equipment rack or on a suitable
surface (see section 2.1).
• Install and connect a suitable antenna system to one of the
remote synchronisation inputs (see section 2.2).
• Connect the MC1000 to a suitable 100-240 VAC mains power
supply (see section 2.3).
• Enter the required network address settings or set the MC1000
for DHCP operation (see section 3).
• Select the local time zone (see section 4.1 & appendix C).
• Connect the MC1000 to your TCP/IP Ethernet network via a
network switch or hub (see section 2.4).
For optimal setup, the following additional procedure should be
performed:
• Congure NTP authentication (see section 8).
• Set Telnet & HTTP remote access settings (see section 5.1).
1.2 - Package contents
The MC1000 is supplied with the following component parts:
• MC1000 NTP Time Reference System
• IEC style mains lead
• CAT5 patch cable
What is NTP?
Network Time Protocol (NTP)
enables the synchronisation
of computer clocks across data
networks. It was originally
proposed in the early 1980s
and has been continually
updated and used ever since.
Further information may be
found at the home of the NTP
project:
http://www.ntp.org