ibaClock

What is ibaClock?

ibaClock is a compact device for the time synchronization of several connected ibaPDA systems.

ibaClock sets the time base for all connected ibaPDA systems as the central master clock and ensures an exact and timely synchronized acquisition of the data. An accuracy of better than 150 ns can be achieved.

Additionally, ibaClock can synchronize more members by using other time protocols:

• PTP

• NTP

• DCF77

The highly accurate time is received via an active GPS antenna.

Alternatively, IRIG-B or PTP can be used as external time source.

In order to be able to use ibaClock, an ibaFOB-… D card must be inserted into the computer.

You also need to first configure the device in the I/O Manager under the ibaFOB-… D interface.

ibaClock settings

Other documentation
	A detailed description of how to set up the ibaClock can be found in the device manual.

Information is displayed in the Time slave tab of the time synchronization node about the device, the clock and the system time synchronization. You cannot adjust any settings here. The information is identical to that in the Diagnostics tab of the ibaClock module under the ibaFOB-… D card.

<Write firmware> button

With this button, it is possible to perform firmware updates. Select the update file, clock_v[xx.yy.zzz].iba in the browser and start the update with <OK>.

Note
	This process may take several minutes and must not be interrupted.

Only perform a firmware update after consulting the iba support team.

<Reset to factory defaults> button

Click this button to reset all settings to the factory settings after confirming the following prompt with <Yes>.