Masterclock TCDS Series User Manual

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 1

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 10 Control Button Details Control Button Detail THREE BUTTON SETS ON THE FACEPLATE The “MODE” set co

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 11 During a routine, press [PAUSE] to freeze the running count. To continue, press [START] and the

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 12 COUNT TO TIME Select the “Count to Time” mode by pressing and holding the [DOWN] button for 2 secon

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 13 Custom Time Menu There are situations where the end-user needs to display time differently than fro

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 14 Standalone Menu Display Properties The RC500 can be customized to display time in a variety of f

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 15 Time Display Format :: ________: The unit can display time in 24 or 12 hour formats. When

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 16 Installation The WinDiscovery software application is a program designed to run under the Microso

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 17 WinDiscovery Installation and Operation Using WinDiscovery Open WinDiscovery from the “Start Menu”

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 18 Click on the plus [+] sign to the left of any family or group to open and view device types that w

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 19 INSIDE THE DROP DOWN MENU WINDOW: PROPERTIES Click the [Properties] button to view the “Properti

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 2 Table of Contents Introduction ...

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 20 When a password is set for a device, each time you click [OK], [Apply] or [Apply and Close] for tha

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 21 Enabling / Disabling Global Password 1. Enable the global password feature by selecting the “Enab

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 22 Device Settings The device settings window will display network device and can be configured to dis

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 23 NTP CLIENT While on the “Input Control” window, click the [NTP Client] button to access settings fo

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 24 Listen for NTP via broadcasts address The network clock can be configured to listen to NTP broadcas

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 25 Listen for NTP via multicast address(s) The network device can be set up to listen to NTP using m

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 26 NTP SERVER NAMES – By default the [Use NTP server provided by the DHCP server] box is checked and

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 27 NETWORK CONFIGURATION The “Network Configuration” window may be viewed in summary by clicking the

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 28 COMMUNICATIONS CONTROL (TELNET OPTION) Certain advanced features may be configured using the [Comm

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 29 Use the buttons located in the center to move a device from the “Available” to the “Assigned” col

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 3 Introduction The RC500 is a programmable, single channel, timer control unit. It remotely communic

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 30 TIME ZONE/TIME OFFSET SETTINGS Click the [Time Zone/Time Offset] button to open the “Time Zone C

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 31 Time Zone Offsets A Time Zone offset or bias can be used to adjust the time for display purposes b

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 32 The configurations you set are maintained in non-volatile memory allowing your custom settings to b

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 33 Soft Restarts A soft restart may periodically be performed by the network device to automatically

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 34 Reset Configuration through pinhole 1. Located on the rear of the unit is the pinhole to the rese

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 35 Time adjustments are changes to the internal time reference as compared to the NTP server. 1. Wh

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 36 Telnet Those with Linux and other non-Windows operating will not be able to use WinDiscovery. A

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 37 TELNET A login prompt is presented if a password has been configured for the device. The configura

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 38 TELNET CURRENT CONFIGURATION/ DEFAULT SETTINGS Depressing the [Enter] or [Return] key with no nu

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 39 reboot Reboot the device reflossdashes Show or change displaying dashes on reference loss settod

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 4 Unpacking and Installation Supplied (Ship Kit) The list below is for illustration purposes. Refer

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 40 Specifications Communications I/O Connectors RJ12 ...

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 41 Problems - Troubleshooting Unable to communicate to slave display / clock Possible reasons/solutio

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 42 4. If the computer is separated from the device by a router (on a remote network) or a firewall it

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 43 is saved and returned as an error to WinDiscovery. This error status is available to the user via

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 44 Care and Cleaning Adherence to regular and proper cleaning procedures is recommended to preserve

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 45 Service Information We sincerely hope that you never experience a problem with any Masterclock pr

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 46 Limited Warranty This Masterclock product warranty extends to the original purchaser. Masterclock

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 47 Compliance

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 48 Compliance CE Marking Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/EC Tested and Conforms

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 49 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and found to comply with the limits for a Cl

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 5 Connections Network Installation You may install the RC500 on your desk top. Attac

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 50 Contact Us Masterclock, Inc. 2484 West Clay Street St. Charles, MO 63301 USA website www.maste

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 6 NTDS digital display clocks TCDS and NTDS digital display clocks

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 7 Interface The top panel provides immediate access to all major RC500 functions. The panel consists

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 8 Interface Set There are three set buttons: HOUR, MINUTE and SECOND. Besides adjusting the counter

Masterclock RC 500 User Manual – v2014.01.01 9 Do not connect more than one RC 500 to the same splitter. The RC500 can control up to six dig