Multi Signal Converter MSC MOUNTING AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read these instructions carefully before installation.
Safety
Safety instructions
Read this chapter and the entire instruction manual carefully and follow all instructions listed. This is your assurance for dependable operations and a long life of the device. Keep this instruction manual in a safe place to have it handy every time you need it.
Symbols and Signal Words used in this Instruction Manual
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Danger!
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Warning!
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Caution!
Please observe this safety message to avoid damages to property and devices! |
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Notice!
Additional information for the use of the device. |
Intended use
The Multi Signal Converter is a device, which can be used to convert and distribute
DCF signals.
However, it can also be used for other types of signals. The limitation is given by the frequency of the signals and the signal form. Ideally, the device is used for digital signals. See also chapter 7 Technical data.
Please refer to section – 3.3 Function description – for a detailed function description.
Observe operating safety!
Never open the housing of the device! This could cause an electric short or even a fire, which would damage your device. Do not modify your device!- The device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with limited physical, sensory, or mental capacities or a lack of experience and/or knowledge.
- Keep packaging such as plastic films away from children. There is the risk of suffocation if misused.
Consider the installation site!
- To avoid any operating problems, keep the device away from moisture and avoid dust, heat, and direct sunlight. Do not use the device outdoors.
- The Multi Signal Converter is designed for DIN rails and should only be operated installed on a DIN rail.
Danger! Make sure that you wait before using the device after any transport until the device has reached the ambient air temperature. Great fluctuations in temperature or humidity may lead to moisture within the device caused by condensation, which can cause a short.
Observe electromagnetic compatibility!
The device complies with the requirements of EMC directive 2004/108/EC and 96/48/EC
Maintenance
Troubleshooting: Repairs
If you cannot rectify the problems, contact your supplier from whom you have purchased the device. Any repairs must be carried out at the manufacturer’s plant. Disconnect the power supply immediately and contact your supplier, if …
- liquid has entered your device
- the device does not properly work and you cannot rectify this problem yourself.
Cleaning
- Please make sure that the device remains clean especially in the area of the connections, the control elements, and the display elements.
- Clean your device with a damp cloth only.
- Do not use solvents, caustic, or gaseous cleaning substances.
Disposing
Device
At the end of its life cycle, do not dispose of your device in the regular household rubbish. Return your device to your supplier who will dispose of it correctly.
Packaging
Your device is packaged to protect it from damages during transport. Packaging is made of materials that can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner and properly recycled.
General Information: Introduction
Scope of delivery
Please check that the delivery is complete and notify your supplier within 14 days of receipt of the delivery if it is not complete. In the package purchased by you, you have received:
- Multi Signal Converter for DIN rail mounting
Appropriate accessories – Mains power supply
Mains power supply suitable for Multi Signal Converter for mounting on DIN rails:
HDR 15-24 from Meanwell (24VDC / 15W)
HDR 30-24 from Meanwell (24VDC / 30W)
Other power supply can also be used.
Minimum requirements: 24VDC smoothed und stabilized, min. 100 mA
Function description
- Wide power input voltage range 12 – 60 VDC. Either via DC Input or external DIN Rail Power Supply.
- Several inputs, current or voltage controlled. Option: optical input (820nm / ST Port)
- 4 galvanically separated outputs for current or voltage interfaces, 1 TTL or RS422 output (single or differential useable). Option: optical output (820nm / ST Port)
- Cascading possible, without relevant delay of the current loop outputs
- Very low signal propagation delay – DC Out for GNSS receiver or cascaded devices, limited to 30V (@ UIN >30V).
- 2 LEDs for supervision: power and input signal
- Replaces DCF-Multi-4 and 10x-DCF-Multiplexer
Configuration, Displays and Connections
| ❶ | DC IN | Power input, nom. 24VDC / < 100mA (12V-60V)
Remark: Correct +/- polarity required. Internal thermical fuse |
| ❷ | DC OUT | Directly wired to DC IN. Used for power cascading to next converter. |
| ❸ | SUP ANT | Power output for power supply of the GPS/GNSS receiver. Same voltage as DC IN but limited to 30VDC. |
| ❹ | DCF ANT | DCF input, active current loop input. For the connection of a GNSS receiver (with DCF current loop out) or any other DCF source.
30V / 30mA, current limited, min signal level: approx. 6 mA |
| ❺ | SIG IN | Voltage signal input 2-24V, potential against GND, inverted (-) resp. none- inverted (+),or differential connection (RS422) Ref.: Out 2.5VDC, used to define the unused input (+ or -) |
| ❻ | DCF OUT | 4 galvanically separated outputs for current or voltage interfaces: – Passive current loop interface 12mA max. 30V – “Open Collector” application 3-30V |
| ❼ | TTL OUT | Signal output 5V, transparent resp. inverted or as RS422 output Signal cascading to next “Multi Signal Converter” |
| ❽ | FO IN / OUT | Option: Fiber optic in- and output 1Hz – 10MHz (820nm / ST Port) |
| ❾ | SIG INV | Inversion of the output signals “DCF OUT” and “FO OUT” Jumper position: “OUT” = Signal transparent, “OUT” = Signal invertiert |
| ❿ | LED‘s | green: power supply yellow: signal activity (DCF, SIG IN, FO IN). Flashes to the beat of input signal or with approx. 20Hz at higher frequency |
Application examples and circuits
Detailed wiring examples of the inputs and outputs
Wiring power supply
Wiring of the signal input (voltage controlled)
Wiring receiver input (current controlled)
Wiring of the optocoupler outputs
Wiring of the TTL Output
Possibilities for signal conversions:
The inputs and outputs can be combined as desired, thus a variety of signal conversions can be created. Following some examples:
Current – current converter/distrib. DCF IN → 4xDCF OUT (with possibility of cascading)
Current – voltage converter DCF IN → 24V PLC
Current – fiber-optic converter DCF IN → Optical transmission to 2. Multi Signal Converter
Voltage – voltage converter TTL IN → 24V PLC
Voltage – current converter Clock line (e.g. DCF active) → Current Loop OUT
Data – fiber-optic converter RS 422 → Optical transmission to 2. Multi Signal Converter
FiberOptic – data converter FiberOptic FO IN → RS 422 OUT resp. TTL OUT
Fiberoptic – current converter/distr. FiberOptic FO IN → 4xDCF OUT
Technical data
| Multi Signal Converter | |
| Power input: DC IN | |
| Input voltage | nom.24VDC, 12-60V ±10% |
| Max input current consumption | 50mA / with option FO: 100mA |
| Typical current consumption | 10mA / with option FO: 50mA |
| Internal fuse | 200mA (self-healing) |
| Power outputs: | |
| Output voltage (DC OUT) | equal to DC IN |
| GNSS receiver DC out (SUP ANTENNA) | equal to DC IN, limited to 30V |
| Reference Output (REF – SIG IN) | approx. 2.5VDC (high impedance 50 kΩ) |
| SIG IN input: | |
| Signal input (SIG IN: +/GND or – /GND) | >2.5V – 24VDC against GND (<1mA) |
| Signal input (SIG IN: differential + / -) | 3-6V (<1mA) |
| Option: Fiber Optic Input (FO IN) | Multimode 820nm / ST Port |
| ANTENNA input: | |
| DCF (current loop) Uloop | equal to DC IN, limited to 30V |
| DCF (current loop) Iloop | limited to 30mA |
| DCF Signal current level | 6mA ±10% |
| Outputs: | |
| DCF outputs (DCF OUT) | 4 x Opto coupler, current limited to 12mA / 3-30V |
| Signal output (TTL OUT) | 5V/50Ω transparent, inverted or differential |
| Option: Fiber Optic Output (FO OUT) | Multimode 820nm / ST Port / up to 2.7km |
| Signal propagation delay: | |
| Delay SIG IN -> TTL OUT | 25ns |
| Delay DCF ANTENNA -> DCF OUT | 1us |
| Delay cascading | 25ns |
| Frequency ranges: | |
| SIG IN and FO IN | 1Hz – 10MHz |
| DCF ANTENNA | current signal (current loop): 0 – 10MHz |
| DCF OUT | current signal (current loop): max. 500kHz voltage signal (open collector): max. 50kHz |
| Technical parameters: | |
| Temperature range | -20 .. +70°C |
| Dimensions L x B x H | 94mm x 94mm x 60mm |
| Mounting | DIN rail 35mm |
| Weight | 200g |
Dimensions
Product Certification
STANDARDS
The Multi Signal Converter was developed and produced in accordance with the EU Guidelines
2004 / 108 / EC
96 / 48 / EC
Article No. 133286 without fiber optic (FO)
Article No. 133287 with fiber optic input and output (FO IN, OUT)
References to the Instruction Manual
- The information in this Instruction Manual can be changed at any time without notice. The current version is available for download at www.mobatime.com.
- This Instruction Manual has been composed with the utmost care, in order to explain all details in respect of the operation of the product. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Thank you for reporting any possible mistakes.
- We do not answer for direct or indirect damages which could occur when using this manual.
- Read the instructions carefully. Only start setting-up the product if you have understood the information for installation and operation.
- It is prohibited to copy this publication or to store it on a computer system. All rights reserved. Copyright © BÜRK MOBATIME GmbH D-78026 VS-Schwenningen / GERMANY and MOSER-BAER AG CH 3454 Sumiswald / SWITZERLAND.
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Documents / Resources
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MOBATIME 133286 Multi Signal Converter MSC [pdf] Instruction Manual 133286 Multi Signal Converter MSC, 133286, Multi Signal Converter MSC, Signal Converter MSC, Converter MSC, MSC |
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MOBATIME 133286 Multi Signal Converter MSC [pdf] Instruction Manual 133286, 133287, 133286 Multi Signal Converter MSC, 133286, Multi Signal Converter MSC, Converter MSC, MSC |
