Clock Board

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4.4.7.3 Clock Board

4.4.7.3 Clock Board

This section describes the GCUa/GCUb/GCGa/GCGb in the BSC6910, include principles for installing boards,
functions, ports and indicators on boards.

Figure 1 shows the panel of the board.

Figure 1 Panel of the board

Principles for Installing Boards: The GCUa/GCUb/GCGa/GCGb board is mandatory. Two

GCUa/GCUb/GCGa/GCGb boards must be installed in slots 14 and 15 in the MPS in the BSC6910.

Functions of Board

A GCUa/GCUb/GCGa/GCGb board performs the clock function. The GCUa/GCUb/GCGa/GCGb board performs
the following functions:

Extracts timing signals from the external synchronization timing port and from the synchronization line
signals, processes the timing signals, and provides the timing signals and reference clock for the entire system.

Performs the fast pull-in and holdover functions on the system clock.

Generates RFN signals for the system.

Supports switchovers between active and standby boards. The standby board traces the clock phase of the
active board. This ensures the smooth output of the clock phase in the case of a switchover.

Receives and processes the clock signals and positioning information from the GPS card.(Only the
GCGa/GCGb board supports this function.)

Technical Specifications of the GCU/GCG Board

Table 1 describes the technical specifications of the GCU/GCG board.

 Table 1 Technical specifications of the GCU/GCG board

Item Specifications of the Specifications of the

GCUa/GCGa board GCUb/GCGb board

Dimensions (H x W x D) 248 mm x 32.3 mm x 395.4 mm (9.76 in. x 1.27 in. x 15.57 in.)

Power consumption GCUa: 20 W; GCGa: 25 W GCUb: 21 W; GCGb: 22 W

Weight GCUa: 1.1 kg; GCGa: 1.18 kg GCUb: 0.98 kg; GCGb: 1.00 kg

Clock precision level Grade three

Ports on the board

There are 17 ports on a GCUa/GCUb/GCGa/GCGb board.

Table 2 describes the ports on the GCUa/GCUb/GCGa/GCGb board.

Table 2 Ports on the GCUa/GCUb/GCGa/GCGb board

Port Function Connector Type

ANT Port for the GPS antenna. This port on the GCGa/GCGb SMA male
board is used to receive the timing signals and positioning
information from the GPS satellite. This port is not used
on the GCUa/GCUb board.
 Table 2 Ports on the GCUa/GCUb/GCGa/GCGb board

Port Function Connector Type

CLKOUT0~9 Ports for synchronization clock signal output. The ten RJ45
ports are used to provide 8 kHz clock signals and 1 PPS
clock signals.

COM0 This port receives only clock signals and automatically RJ45
discards all other data.

COM1 Port for RS422-level 8 kHz clock signals RJ45

TESTOUT Port for clock signal outputs. The clock signals are used SMA male
for testing.

TESTIN Port for clock signal inputs. The clock signals are used for SMA male
testing.

CLKIN0, CLKIN1 Port for BITS clock signal and line clock signal inputs. SMA male

Indicators on Board

Table 3 describes the indicators on the GCUa/GCUb/GCGa/GCGb board.

Table 3 Indicators on the GCUa/GCUb/GCGa/GCGb board

Indicator Color Status Description

RUN Green On for 1s and off for 1s The board is functioning properly.

On for 0.125s and off for The board is in the loading state.
0.125s

Steady on There is power supply, but the board

is faulty.

Steady off There is no power supply, or the

board is faulty.

ALM Red Steady off No alarm has been reported.

Steady on or blinking An alarm has been reported,

indicating that a fault occurs during
the operation.

ACT Green Steady on The board is in active state.

Steady off The board is in standby state.

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