Inova OnTimeTM Digital Clock Owner’s Manual
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Inova OnTimeTM Digital Clock Owner’s Manual Revision 008 Inova Part#: 715412 Inova OnTime is a trademark of Inova Solutions, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. While reasonable efforts have been taken in the preparation of this document to insure its accuracy, Inova Solutions, Inc. assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions in this manual, or from the use of the information contained herein. 2007 Inova Solutions, Inc.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction to Inova OnTimeTM Digital Clocks .................................... 1 Section 2: Safety Instructions .................................................................................. 2 Section 3: Technical Specifications ......................................................................... 3 Section 4: Unpacking and Installation..................................................................... 4 Surface Mounting .
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Section 8: Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 19 Section 9: Recording Static IP Addresses or Host Names..................................... 20 Section 10: Maintenance......................................................................................... 21 Section 11: Product Warranty ................................................................................ 22 Repair and Return .............
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Figures Figure 1: Pendant Mounting ............................................................................................................................. 5 Figure 2: Cantilever Mounting.......................................................................................................................... 6 Figure 3: Mounting Kits.................................................................................................................................
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Section 1: Introduction to Inova OnTimeTM Digital Clocks The Inova OnTimeTM Digital Clock brings all the advantages of Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology to the marketplace in a real-time synchronized system of clocks. PoE is an exciting and relatively new technology that allows devices to get both power and data over standard network cabling. It’s the same technology that powers Voice over IP phones.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Section 2: Safety Instructions Before installing or operating any OnTime Digital Clock, it’s important that you carefully read and understand the following safety considerations. 1. To prevent personal injury, damage to the unit, or other harm, read this manual in its entirety before installing or operating the OnTime Digital Clock. 2. Observe normal safety precautions and use appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ladders, etc.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Section 3: Technical Specifications The OnTime Digital Clock is currently available in the models listed in the table below with the following specifications.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Section 4: Unpacking and Installation The OnTime Digital Clock arrives fully assembled in a single package. Inspect the clock and report any damage to Inova Solutions, Inc. Once you have removed and inspected the clock, you have several mounting options to consider. The procedures for surface mounting, pendant mounting, and cantilever mounting are included on the following pages. Surface Mounting The following is a recommended procedure for surface mounting.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Pendant Mounting – Single or Double The following is a recommended procedure for pendant mounting. This procedure requires a mounting kit – Model ONTKIT - and some additional hardware. Figure 1: Pendant Mounting 1. Determine the clock mounting location. The illustration above suggests a recommended mounting means for a pendant mount of one or more OnTime Digital Clock. Supplement the ONTKIT with two suitable locknuts and a length of ¾ “ 1.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Cantilever Mounting – Single or Double The following is a recommended procedure for cantilever mounting. This procedure requires a mounting kit, Model ONTKIT. Figure 2: Cantilever Mounting 1. Determine the clock mounting location. 2. Using the template provided, mark the location where the clock is to be mounted, making sure the center is located over the data cable outlet. 3.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual 5. Securely attach the mounting unit to the wall using fasteners suitable for the wall surface. 6. Lift the clock into place and insert the data cable into the jack located on the back of the clock. 7. Position the keyhole slots located on the rear of the clock over the mounting tabs on the clock mount. 8. Pull the clock slightly downwards until the unit is seated. 9. Repeat for the second clock if two clocks are being installed back-to-back.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Section 5: Digital Clock Configuration Once a clock is installed, the next step is to confirm or set the configuration . Though there are a number of settings you can confirm or change on a clock, you should concentrate on four configuration items initially. These include: • • • • An IP address so that the clock can communicate on the network. A network time server so that the clock knows which computer to synchronize its time with.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Section 6: Using DHCP for Addressing and Configuration Configuration Planning The OnTime Digital Clock allows you to benefit from a DHCP option that automatically configures five settings when a clock is booted up. This option reduces the work required to configure multiple clocks, because, rather than configuring each individual clock though a telnet session, the configuration is done one time at the DHCP server.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Here are some things to keep in mind as you set up and use DHCP private option 230: • A clock must be re-booted to request a new configuration string from the DHCP server. The clock does not automatically request a new configuration string at the expiration of the DHCP lease interval. • If private option 230 is not configured on the DHCP server, this does not cause an error condition on the clock.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Creating a DHCP Configuration String The following table describes the five options that can be used in a configuration string when establishing a private DHCP server option for automatically configuring the clock. The format used is option name=option value, with the options separated by semicolons in the configuration string. This string is added to the DHCP server, as described in the next section. (See Table 4 for example configuration strings).
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Command Description • timeserver=ntp.inovasolutions.com; timezone=-5;dst=-1 8 2 2 1 1 10 2 • • • timeserver=10.1.128.1; timezone=0; dst= 1 -1 2 1 1 -1 9 1 • • • timeserver=10.1.128.1; showcolon=true ; 24hour = true ; timezone=-5;dst=-1 8 2 2 1 1 10 2 • • • Sets the time server to ntp.inovasolutions.com. Sets the time zone to Eastern Standard Time (-5 hours from UTC) Enables DST for US 2007 rules. Sets the time server to IP Address 10.1.128.1.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual The dhcpconfig command output below shows the settings that were received from the DHCP server using the configuration string in the first row of Table 4 above. dhcpconfig Using Option Code 230 for DHCP based Clock Configuration. The following DHCP based configuration settings are in use: Time Server Time Zone DST Rule : ntp.inovasolutions.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Section 7: Telnet Configuration You may also choose to configure the digital clock using a telnet session instead of using DHCP. This section describes the telnet commands used in an initial setup.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual The clock’s password prompt appears: iclock password: 5. Enter the clock’s password (the default is timely). The clock’s telnet prompt appears: iclock /> You are now ready to set configuration using the telnet commands. Accessing Help Commands For help with a specific telnet command, at the prompt, you have two options: help or ? along with the command.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Setting the Static IP Address To enter a fixed IP address into your clock’s firmware, start a telnet session with the clock and the use the following command option: ipconfig -a xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx -m yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy -g zzz.zzz.zzz.zzz where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address, yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy is the subnet mask, and zzz.zzz.zzz.zzz is the gateway address. All fields must be provided.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Testing the Time Server Synchronization It is always a good idea to test the synchronization between the clock and the time server. To do that, perform these steps: 1. At the prompt, type: sntp -s (Be sure there is a space between sntp and -s) 2. Press the Enter key. The clock displays SNTP settings and immediately attempts a synchronization with the specified host (either the Host Name of the time server on your network or with an outside time standard).
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Configuring Daylight Saving Time The following table identifies the process for setting daylight saving time. No Daylight Saving Time Type the command to disable DST: dst –none Press the Enter key. In the U.S. and Canada Type: dst -rule -1 8 2 2 1 1 10 2 Press the Enter key. Note: dst –raw will work in all clock versions. dst -rule works with Versions 1.1 or 1.2. For European Daylight Saving Time Type: dst -rule 1 -1 2 1 1 -1 9 1 Press the Enter key.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Section 8: Troubleshooting The following table contains several trouble conditions you may encounter with the OnTime Digital Clock and the recommended actions to take to correct the problem. Note: The up-to-date troubleshooting help is available in the FAQ at www.buyinova.com under the support tab. Condition Solution Clock Face Dark 1. 2. Clock Shows Incorrect Time 1. 2. Verify that an Ethernet PoE power injector is present (if required) and is operating.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Section 9: Recording Static IP Addresses or Host Names In order to make the management of your OnTime Digital Clock system as easy as possible, Inova recommends that you record the IP Address/Host Name for each unit in the system as it is installed. Refer to Appendix A to see how to determine the IP Address of a clock. A table is provided below for recording each IP Address/Host Name as the unit is installed.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Section 10: Maintenance The OnTime Digital Clock requires little or no maintenance. • A minimum of one daily visual inspection at the beginning of each shift is recommended for the entire system. • With the exception of periodic cleaning of the clock faces with a soft clean cloth, no routine maintenance of the system is required. Note: Attempting to repair/replace the Digital Clock internal components may void the warranty on that unit.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Section 11: Product Warranty Inova Solutions warrants the Inova Digital Clock to be free from defects in material and workmanship during a one-year period. The Warranty begins on the date the unit is shipped from Inova Solutions. Inova Solutions liability under this Warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at Inova Solutions’ option, the defective equipment and providing upgrade version changes for firmware.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Section 12: Glossary of Terms Cantilever Mount This is a wall mount to the left or right side of the OnTime Digital Clock unit, illustrated in Section 4, requiring the Digital Clock Mounting Kit, Inova Part Number ONTKIT. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a communications protocol that lets network administrators manage and automate the assignment of IP Addresses on an organization's network.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Appendix A: Digital Clock Configuration This section summarizes the configuration options available with the Digital Clock. Condition Solution Get help for clock commands ? or help To see a list of all the telnet command options for which help is available. To see help for a particular command option, type the command option help followed by ?.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual View or Configure Clock’s IP settings ipconfig To view clock’s current IP settings: ipconfig -o xxx Use DHCP to lease an IP address and request a configuration string where xxx is the private option number. Factory default is 230. ipconfig -o - will disable the configuration portion of the DHCP process. ipconfig -d Use DCHP to lease an IP address and retrieve network settings.: ipconfig -a xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx -m yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy -g zzz.zzz.zzz.zzz where xxx.xxx.xxx.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual View log on session screen or enable/disable logging Log To view the log on the session screen. log on|off To enable/disable logging. When logging is enabled, by typing “log on”, the idle session time out feature is disabled. List all TCP connections netstat Display info to diagnose DNS problem with SNTP server nslookup SNTPServerName where SNTPServerName is the hostname or IP address of an SNTP server.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Appendix B: SNTP Basics SNTP is an acronym for Simple Network Time Protocol. SNTP is widely used to synchronize time on computers. Certain computers within a LAN or on the internet have the responsibility of maintaining accurate time in order to provide a time standard for the network. Your network administrator should be able to direct you to an appropriate local time server for your environment.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual Appendix C: Configuring DHCP Options for Microsoft Servers This section details how to configure private options on a Microsoft DHCP server, such as the one that is bundled with Windows 2003 Server. It is for reference only and may not represent the specific options that you may encounter. 1. Launch the DHCP Management Console. 2. Select the DHCP server to configure. 3. Choose the Action “Set Predefined Options…” 4. Choose “Add…” a new option. 5.
Inova OnTime Digital Clock Owner's Manual 7. Select either the Server Options or Scope Options and choose “Configure Options…”. 8. Select the Option in the list and select the checkbox to enable it. 9. Enter the configuration string you’ve developed for your unique operating environment and geographic location. All claims based on information publicly available at time of printing.
