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The dcf simulation mode, Operating mode of the serial ports – Meinberg TCR509 User Manual

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Operating mode of the serial ports

Each of the two serial ports is configurable separately for two operating modes. If the 'per
second' mode is selected, the TCR509 automatically issues a Meinberg standard time
string at the beginnig of every new second. When selecting the 'on request' mode
TCR509 issues a timestring at the beginning of the next second after the character '?'
(ASCII-Code 3Fh) was received.

SW1-4

Mode

off

on request

on

once per sec.

Operating mode of serial port COM0

SW1-8

Mode

off

on request

on

once per sec.

Operating mode of serial portCOM1

Configuration of the TTL and 20mA current loop outputs

Dip switch SW1-9 selects the mode of the four TTL and current loop outputs.The PPS
Signal (TTL) which is provided at VG-Connector (6a, 6c) is not affected from this
setting. There you can always find a PPS signal.

SW1-9

Outputs

off

PPS

on

DCF-SIM

Operating mode of the TTL and current loop outputs