Processing Module of Receiving Station for

Distributed Time Systems

Document No.: ES0195A00017

Revision: 03
Revision Date: 2010-01-04

Datasheet Module D03

ES0195A00017

Module D03

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Table of Contents
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PURPOSE..............................................................................................5

BLOCK DIAGRAM.................................................................................5

BRIEF TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION......................................................6

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6

MEASURING UNIT ..........................................................................................................6

PC104 COMPUTER .......................................................................................................7
GPS RECEIVER ............................................................................................................8
DIAGNOSTIC BOARD ......................................................................................................8
PRECISE OSCILLATOR ...................................................................................................9
POWER SOURCE ...........................................................................................................9

LIST OF ESSENTIAL PARAMETERS.................................................10

SUBJECT ILLUSTRATION WITH PARTICULAR PARTS

LABELING ...........................................................................................11

LIST OF CONNECTION POINTS ........................................................13

LIST OF INDICATORS ........................................................................13

INDICATION AND LOCALIZATION OF ERROR CONDITIONS .........14

LIST OF SETUP AND CONTROL ELEMENTS ...................................14

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LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC OUTPUTS ......................................................14

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REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE ..........................................................15

11.1
11.2
11.3

DISASSEMBLY .............................................................................................................15
ASSEMBLY AND SETTING BY SERVICE NOTEBOOK .........................................................16
ASSEMBLY AND SETTING BY USB DISK ........................................................................17

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Purpose
The D03 module serves for parameters measurement of Secondary
Surveillance Radar (SSR) replies in multilateration systems with distributed
time measurement.
The D03 module processes a detected signal from the SSR receiver so
called video signal. The D03 module evaluates the SSR replies mainly the
reply detection, reply time of arrival (TOA) measurement and the detection of
the reply data contents.
Based on the evaluation results, the D03 module generates output
messages transmitted to central station of multilateration system via the
Local Area Network (LAN).
The D03 module has two independent video signal inputs and can evaluate
video signals from two SSR receivers.
Since the D03 time-base for the TOA measurement is not synchronized, the
D03 module is equipped with the GPS unit for the time-stamping of the timebase.

Block Diagram
SSR videosignal inputs

GPS antenna interconnection

Connector FV1
OP
GPS
RECEIVER

Reserve input

Connector 5 Connector 6 Connector 4

Time-mark
1 pps

MEASURING UNIT

Parallel bus
RS232
GPS SU PPORT

DIAGNOSTIC
BOARD

RS232

Computer PC 104

PRECISE
10MHz
OSCILLATOR
OP

Connector 1
Diagnostic inp.

Connect. 7
USB (2x),
KEYB.
MOUSE

COM2

POWER
SOURCE

24V

Connect. 8
VGA

COM1

OP

Connectors 2 and 3
2x LAN

OP = OVER - VOLTAGE
PROTECTOR

Figure 2-1 D03 Module Block diagram

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Brief Technical Description

The D03 module comprises following components (see Figure 2-1):
Precise oscillator it generates precise frequency for the time-base in
the measuring unit.
Measuring unit it performs the SSR reply detection, TOA measurement
of SSR replies, and TOA measurement of the GPS time mark signal.
Computer PC104 it ensures the D03 module control, measured data
evaluation, and interconnection with the external environment (via LAN).
Diagnostic board it performs diagnostic measurements. Among others,
it measures the GPS receiver temperature, which serves for the GPS
time-stamping correction.
GPS receiver a receiver of the satellite navigation, utilized like a source
of precise time-stamping. The GPS antenna with the pre-amplifier is
situated in the external antenna unit.
Power source it performs the voltage conversion from the 24 V DC to
the internal voltage levels.
Overvoltage protectors of the LAN lines and GPS antenna cable.

3.1

Measuring Unit
The measuring unit consists of following components:
Two measuring channels for SSR signals.
One special measuring channel for the GPS time-mark measurement.
One reserve measuring channel for another input (e.g. for a signal from
the SSR interrogator).
Timer (Time counter).
Circuits for communication with the computer.
Timer
The periodical signal of 10 MHz arrives to the measuring unit from the
precise oscillator. Measuring unit generates a high frequency clock signal
from this 10 MHz signal. The high frequency signal is necessary for precise
TOA measurement. The time counter (TIMER) in the measuring unit, which
generates a time-base for the TOA measurement in all measuring channels,
is controlled by this clock frequency.
SSR measuring channel
The SSR measuring channel processes a normalized videosignal from the
SSR receiving unit. The normalized video signal is an envelope of the HF
signal with normalized amplitude (approx. 4 V). There are two independent
measuring sections in each SSR measuring channel for A/C mode and for
S mode.
The A/C mode processing is based on presence of the frame pulses F1 and
F2, which are present in all A/C replies. In case of the frame pulses
detection, the time of the reply arrival (TOA) is measured and reply data

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contents detected. These measured data (TOA and reply data) are
transferred to the PC104 computer.
The S mode processing is based on the S mode preamble detection. In case
of the preamble detection, a time of preamble arrival (TOA) is measured,
and then the data contents detected. Such measured data (TOA and reply
data) are transferred to the PC104 computer.
GPS time-mark measuring channel
This simple measuring channel measures the TOA of the GPS time-mark
pulse. This measured TOA value is transferred to the PC104 computer.
Reserve measuring channel
This channel is intended for the signal from the SSR interrogator
measurement. This function is not implemented in the measuring unit
software and firmware actual version of D03 module yet.
Communication circuits
These circuits ensure the measuring unit connection to a parallel bus of the
PC104 computer. The circuits perform transmission of measured data from
all measuring channels to the PC104 computer and the measuring unit
control from PC104 computer.
LED drivers
Besides the main functions, the measuring unit is also equipped with LED
drivers for two LED indicators. These indicators (Run and Diag see chap.
7) are situated on the module front panel, and the measuring unit enables
their control by means of the PC104 computer software.

3.2

PC104 Computer
This computer is based on standardized PC104 architecture.
Computer is equipped with standard interfaces (serial ports, LAN, etc.). The
following computer interfaces are used in the D03 module:

Parallel bus interconnection with the measuring unit.

COM1(RS232) Serial port interconnection with the GPS receiver.
COM2(RS232) Serial port interconnection with the diagnostic board.
LAN computer network (input/output) interconnection with the external
environment (especially with central station). There are two LAN
interfaces in the PC104 computer. These interfaces are connected to the
D03 connectors 2 and 3 via overvoltage protectors.
Interfaces for service purposes: Two USB interfaces, output (VGA) to an
external monitor, and inputs for the keyboard and mouse.

The computer provides a control of connected D03 module components and

evaluates data from these components. It creates output messages as a

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result of this evaluation process, and these messages are periodically

transmitted to the computer network LAN output.
The LAN also enables the remote control of the PC104 computer from an
external computer.

3.3

GPS Receiver
The GPS receiver is a receiver of the satellite navigation. It enablers the
central station of the multilateral system performing the time synchronization
of TOA values from remote stations (from D03 modules) using the Common
View method.
The GPS Receiver is placed on the Diagnostic board, because this board
provides supporting functions for GPS Receiver (feeding, interface
conversion etc. see paragraph 3.4). HF signal from the external GPS
antenna unit is led to the D03 module through a coaxial cable and passes
via overvoltage protectors to the GPS receiver. Coaxial cable also feeds the
antenna preamplifier (in the antenna unit) from the GPS receiver.
The GPS receiver evaluates signals from the GPS satellites and transmits
GPS data from the GPS receiver to the PC104 computer via a serial
interface. These GPS data include actual time value and corrections for
individual satellites.
A time-mark pulse (1 PPS pulse) from the GPS receiver determines an
accurate time moment of the actual time validity. This pulse is led to the
measuring unit where the TOA of the pulse is measured.
The GPS receiver mode (message type, data rate, etc.) is set from the
PC104 computer via a serial interface.

3.4

Diagnostic Board
The diagnostic board is designed for the monitoring of several analogue and
digital inputs (voltages, contact states, etc). The diagnostic board periodically
creates output messages from states of monitored inputs, and transmits
these messages to the PC104 computer via a serial interface.
Diagnostic board has following diagnostic inputs:
Data from a temperature sensor situated near the GPS receiver HF
circuits. The temperature reading enables the time-mark TOA
temperature correcting in the PC104 computer according to the actual
temperature.
Voltage of an external power source (24 V) measured on the input
connector 1 of the D03 module.
Feeding current to the GPS antenna unit preamplifier. This reading can
indicate the preamplifier failure or antenna cable failure (or
disconnection).
One external electrically isolated input from the D03 connector 1. This
input is usually used for the mains failure indication from an external
power source, when the mains (230 V) was turned out and the remote
station is battery supplied.

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The GPS receiver is situated on the diagnostic board. The board ensures
the GPS receiver temperature measurement, GPS receiver feeding, and
performs the interface conversion of GPS signals. Serial interface of the
GPS receiver is converted to the RS232 serial interface of the computer.
The time-mark signal from the GPS receiver is amplified by a line driver on
the diagnostic board and transmitted to the measuring unit.

3.5

Precise Oscillator
An ultra precise, frequency stable oscillator is used as a reference time
source in the D03 module. It generates an output signal with the precise
frequency of 10 MHz for time-base of the measuring unit.
A double-oven frequency normal with determined time stability and
guaranteed Allan deviations (10 s - max. 5 x 10-12) is the core of the precise
oscillator. The output signal (10 MHz) is transmitted to the measuring unit
with the help of a buffer amplifier. The normal is situated in an anti-vibration
housing.
The precise oscillator is fed directly by the primary voltage of 24 V owing to
relatively high power consumption of the oscillator heating especially after
the module switching on, or at low temperatures. The heating is
automatically turned out, as soon as the precise oscillator temperature
reached correct value
(approx. 50 C).

3.6

Power Source
This power source is based on standardized PC104 architecture. It converts
the input voltage (typically 24 V DC) from the D03 connector 1 to
appropriate voltage levels for feeding module D03 components (+5 V, -5 V,
+12 V
and -12 V). Input voltage (24 V) presence is indicated by LED on the module
front panel.

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List of Essential Parameters

Electrical parameters
Power supply voltage

+20 V +28 V (nominal +24 V) DC

Power consumption

max. 45 W (when the Precise Oscillator heating is on)

SSR Video signal inputs

Two TTL inputs (nominal 4 V), coax. cables 75 .

Reserve input

TTL (nominal 4 V), coax. cables 75 .

GPS antenna input

Single coax. cable with +3 V power voltage on center

conductor.

LAN

Two LAN connections. 10/100 Base - TX Ethernet.

External diagnostic input

One input isolated by optocoupler.

Overvoltage protectors

On GPS antenna connection and on both LAN

connections.

Detected SSR modes

A, C, S

Discrete of TOA measurement

3.125 ns

IP rating

IP67

Ambient operating temperature

-40 C +60 C

Ambient non-operating temperature -50 C +70 C

Mechanical parameters
WxHxD
(without holders and connectors)

110 mm x 291 mm x 291 mm

Weight

8.5 kg

Operational conditions

Climate specification

Environmental effects

EMC

Tested according to

Temperature range
-40 C +60 C

SN ETS 300 019-2-4, class 4.1 E

Humidity
rh < 0 %, 100 % >

SN ETS 300 019-2-4, class 4.1 E

IP67

MIL-STD-810F/METHOD 512.4

Salt fog

MIL-STD-810F/METHOD 509.4

Fungus (Microbiotics)

MIL-STD-810F/METHOD 508.5

Compliant

EMI - SN EN 61000-6-3
EMS - SN EN 61000-6-2

Sinusoidal vibrations
(a 1 g, f 200 Hz)

SN ETS 300 019-2-4, class 4.1 E

SN EN 60068-2-6 Fc, class 4M5

Shocks (a 25 g)
Duration 6 ms

SN ETS 300 019-2-4, class 4.1 E

SN EN 60068-2-29, class 4M5,
method Eb

Mechanical specification

Storage conditions
Climate specification

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-50 C +70 C

SN EN 60068-2-14 Nb

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Subject Illustration with Particular Parts Labeling

The D03 module components are placed in a hermetic sealed enclosure
made from an aluminum-alloy. The enclosure provides protection against the
dust, water, and other environmental conditions in accordance with the IP67
rating.

Figure 5-1 D03 Module Drawing

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Figure 5-2 D03 Module 3D view

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List of Connection Points

The D03 module connectors are shown in figure Figure 51.
A Grounding bolt situated under LED indicators (see Figure 5-2) serves for
the module grounding.
Label

Description
Power supply input (24 V) and diagnostic input (usually 230 V
mains failure indication from the power source).

Input

Input/Output

Second LAN input/output of the computer network.

Input/Output

First LAN input/output of the computer network.

Input

Reserve input of the measuring unit.

Input

Input of the first video signal from the SSR receiver.

Input

Input of the second video signal from the second SSR receiver.
Usually only a single video signal is used. In such case, the
Connector 6 is not used.

FV1

Input

Connection to the GPS antenna unit.

Input/Output

Output

Two USB interfaces.

Monitor output (VGA) and keyboard and mouse inputs.

List of Indicators
There are three LED indicators on the front panel of the D03 module: 24 V,
Run and Diag.
Green LED 24 V indicates a presence of the supply voltage on the
connector 1. If this LED extinguished, there is a failure in the external
power source, or feeding cable, or the LED 24 V is faulty.
Special indication of LED Run and DIAG at setting from USB
When the D03 module set from the USB disk, both Run and Diag LEDs
indicate a termination of the setting by blinking with period of 3 Hz. This
indication is not used in normal operation it is used only when the USB
disk is connected to the D03 module.
Yellow LED Run indicates some sates of the measuring unit and some
program functions:
Long blink (3 s) with short interruption (300 ms): normal state.
Blinking with period of 2 Hz: no data from the first channel of the
measuring unit (this channel is connected to the connector 5). A failure
is in the D03, or no SSR replies arrive to the connector 5 (the SSR
receiver or cable failure). State of the second channel is not indicated by
LED.
Other blinking mode or the Run extinguished: other failure in the D03
module.

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Yellow LED DIAGindicates GPS functions and some program functions:

Long blink (3 s) with short interruption (300 ms): Normal state.
Other blinking mode, or DIAG extinguished: An internal failure in the
D03.

Indication and Localization of Error Conditions

State of the D03 module is transmitted to an external computer (usually to
the Central Processing Station) via LAN. A main tool for the failures
detection and localization is a diagnostic program in this external computer.
Some of important states of D03 are indicated by LED indicators on the D03
front panel. Description of these states is given in chapter 7.

List of Setup and Control Elements

The D03 module has no mechanical setup and control elements. The D03
setting can be performed via LAN from an external computer (from the
Central Processing Station, or from a service notebook) or via a USB disk.
These functions are described in chapter 3.

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List of Diagnostic Outputs

The equipment lacks setup or control elements accessible for the customer.

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Replacement Procedure
The D03 module replacement (usually by a spare part) is divided in two
phases:
Disassembly of the D03 module.
Assembly of the D03 module assembly and its setting in accordance with
the actual site (LAN IP address setting).
The D03 setting can be performed with the help of a service notebook, or
USB flash disk see par. 11.2 or 11.3. When the D03 setting by the first
method not successful, the second method should be used. For example, if
an incorrect IP address set (by mistake) in the D03 by means of a notebook,
and the notebook cannot cooperate with the D03, the situation can be
resolved by means of the USB disk application.

Holders

Locking screw

Figure 11-1 D03 Module Replacement

11.1

Disassembly

Remove connector shrink protections.

Disconnect cables from all module connectors.
Disconnect grounding cable.
Slacken locking screw.
Eject entire module upwards.
Remove the module from the cabinet.

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11.2

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Assembly and Setting by Service Notebook

Aids
Maintenance notebook.
Crossed UTP cable of the LAN.
Notebook Preparation
1) Record IP address and subnet mask (TCP/IP protocol setting in
network connections of the Windows system) in order to recover setting
after the D03 module replacement termination.
2) Set TCP/IP parameters according to the LAN1 network connection of
the D03 spare module enter identical IP address and subnet mask,
and change the last position of the IP address by 1 (in the following
example subnet mask is 12 in the D03 and notebook is changed to the
value of 13). Other parameters may remain unchanged.
Example:
D03

Notebook

Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0

255.255.255.0

IP address

192.168.46.12

192.168.46.13

D03 Mounting and Setting Procedure (From a Notebook)

1) Shift the module into the cabinet, suspend it in pertinent position and
tighten the locking screw see Figure 11-1.
2) Connect the grounding cable.
3) Connect the supply cable to the connector 1 of the D03 module.
4) Connect Maintenance Notebook to the LAN1 connector 3 of D03
module:
LAN connectors RJ45 are within connectors 2 and 3. Notebook shall be
connected with the help of UTP crossed cable.
Login to the D03 computer desktop shall be performed according to the
Instructions for Operations, Maintenance and Repairs (IOMR) Basic
remote operations run program Remote Desktop Connection (menu:
Start Programs Accessories Communications Remote Desktop
Connection).
5) In the D03 computer remote desktop window, change TCP/IP
parameters of the LAN2 to values specified for the D03 computer of
particular site, which was replaced. Then change TCP/IP parameters of
the LAN1 to values specified for the D03 computer of particular site. Be
careful in case of an error in the new setting, it shall not be possible
to login the D03 computer again.
6) Log off from the D03 (Start Log Off) - Program Remote Desktop
Connection will be automatically finished.
7) Connect all connectors of the D03 module according to the operational
wiring diagram.
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8) Check performance of the application software (with the help of the

Management System).
9) Mount connector shrink protections according to appropriate instruction
for this operation.
In case of the application software incorrect performance, carry out its
updating and/or adaptation data updating.
Notebook Setting Recovery
After the D03 module replacement process termination, set the TCP/IP
parameters of the notebook to originally recorded values.

11.3

Assembly and Setting by USB Disk

Aids
At the D03 module replacement, following items are to be utilized:
Service USB flash disk comprising data for the D03 setting on particular
sites.
Service notebook or other computer with USB interface for the USB disk
preparation.
USB disk preparation
1) Connect the USB flash disk to the notebook.
2) USB disk contains directories with names according to particular sites.
Select a directory according to the site, and copy its contents to the
USB disk root directory with overwriting similar files.
3) If TCP/IP parameters setting of the D03 in system were changed, it
shall be necessary to update files on the USB disk (in the \common
directory, particular dtXX.txt files, where XX is the site number).
D03 Mounting and Setting Procedure (Using USB Disk)
1) Shift the module into the cabinet, suspend it in pertinent position and
tighten the locking screw see Figure 11-1.
2) Connect the grounding cable.
3) Remove cover from the connector 7 (USB) and connect a special
cable for the USB connection to the connector.
4) Connect the USB flash disk to the special cable.
5) Connect the supply cable to the connector 1.
6) Wait till the indication of the operation termination appears. LEDs Run
and Diag on the D03 are blinking simultaneously with frequency of
approximately 3 Hz indication that the D03 setting from the USB disk
is terminated.
7) As soon as the operation termination indicated, remove the USB flash
disk.
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8) Disconnect cable from the connector 7 (USB) and mount the

connector cover of the connector 7.
9) Connect all connectors of the D03 module acc. to operational wiring
diagram.
10) Check performance of the application software (with the help of the
Management System).
11) Mount connector shrink protections according to appropriate instruction
for this operation.
For check purposes, TCP/IP setting before and after the operation is stored
on the USB flash disk may be consecutively checked.
In case of the application software incorrect performance, carry out its
updating and/or adaptation data updating.

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