Power-Grade Industrial
NTS7500 Series
NTP Server - PTP Grandmaster Clock
FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS
• High precision GNSS module
• Stratum 1 NTP Server, with Optional PTP hardware-support
• PTP Version supports IEEE61850-9-3 and IEEEC37.238 Power Profiles
• Holdover <30 ns/second time-drift when disconnected from GNSS
• IEC62439-3 Clause 4 Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP)
• Industrial fanless design for -40 to +85°C operation
• Flexible modular configuration; 2 dedicated Output Module slots
• 2 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 and 2 x 100/1000 Mbps Combo SFP slots
• Embedded NTP/SNTP client and NTP server
• Support for Legacy Protocols: IRIG-B, BJT, BCD, ST, ST with checksum
• Redundant power input; low-Voltage DC or high-Voltage AC/DC
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A Powerful base for NTP and PTP
The NTS7500 1U 19’’ Rack-mount Modular NTP Server with additional Grandmaster Clock feature is a high-powered rugged device that
offers good precision and reliability. Suitable for almost any environment and complying with the harshest Industrial EMC conditions,
ATOP’s device satisfies all industry requirements for Industrial-grade networking timing applications. Its modular architecture provides
power-input redundancy and up to 16 different outputs for legacy time Protocols – such as IRIG-B, BCD, ST, ST with checksum.
Stratum 1 NTP Server: NTS7500 embeds a high precision, multi-system GNSS module that supports GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU and
GALILEO GNSS Systems for redundancy. When disconnected from a GNSS time source, its integrated TCXO Oscillator, ensures time
drift (1PPS output) does not exceed 30 ppb matching and exceeding the requirements for Power Substations. NTS7500 supports
NTPv1/v2/v3/v4 Server and NTP/SNTP Client.
Optional PTP Standard Support: On NTS7500-CPU-NTP, the possible PTP configurations are endless. NTS7500 supports Layer-2 and
Layer-3 over IPv4 transport; VLAN Tagging; and Multicast, Unicast and Unicast Negotiation in both End-to-End and Peer-to-Peer delay
calculation modes. NTS7500 fully supports IEEE C37.238-2017 and IEEE/IEC 61850-9-3 – 2016 Power Profiles.
85ºC
Industrial and Substation Hardware : Designed to satisfy EMC requirements for Substation-Grade equipment, NTS7500 is designed to
function between -40°C and 85°C with passive cooling only, allowing it to avoid the risk of having moving parts breakdown from constant
operations. Also, its powerful CPU supports up to 2,000 packets per second, allowing endless applications and a large number of slaves to
be supported simultaneously. Redundancy through IEC62439-3 Clause 4 PRP. -40ºC
Proven design: No standardized testing procedure for PTP devices exists. So ATOP tests its products yearly in ISPCS Plugfests to
demonstrate their reliability. NTS7500 was successfully tested in Stockholm 2016, Monterey 2017, Geneva 2018 and Portland 2019.
More information available on www.ispcs.org.
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APPLICATION CASE
IEEE1588v2 Precision Time Protocol
PTP is the only protocol that allows network time synchronization in the nanosecond-range. Current networking protocols nor legacy
protocols allow such a timestamp resolution. IEEE1588-2008 (v2) derives from an earlier version issued by IEEE in 2002 that is not
backward compatible. Being so exact about timestamp resolution and timekeeping, IEEE1588v2 timestamps are required to be
hardware-generated, since no software could keep up with some stringent requirements, no matter the processing power. PTP is a
hierarchical protocol, in which Grandmaster Clocks are directly synchronized with reference clocks such as GNSS or Atomic Clocks,
with subsequent layers reaching slaves devices. PTP packets are timestamped with a nanosecond resolution.
To achieve such accuracy, PTP works best on Local Area Networks without passing through the internet: latencies and paths would
introduce variables latencies that couldn’t be accommodated for in the accumulated delay calculations. PTP packets should always
travel the same path during each synchronization phase to preserve such high accuracy. PTP is designed to work on Ethernet transport,
Layer-2 (Data-link Layer) or Layer-3 IPv4. And there are two methods to calculate link delay: in End-to-End mode, link delay is calculated
from the source of the PTP packet until its destination, while in Peer-to-Peer mode, link delay is calculated as between each network
node. In addition, PTP is Internet-capable, with IPv4 in unicast and unicast negotiation modes.
GPS or other
GNSS System
Primary Time
Ref. Clock
SUBSTATION
GNSS Antenna
SUPERVISO- Primary Time SCADA
RY BUILDING Reference Clock
Signal
10:32:25 UTC
NTS7500-PTP Sync &
Grandmaster Clock Follow_Up
(2-step only)
PDelay_Resp
PDelay_Resp_F/U
PDelay_Req (P2P)
(P2P only)
IEC 61850
SUBSTATION RSTP or ERPS
PROCESS Redundant Ring
BUS
EHG9512 EHG9512
IEC 61850-3 RSTP or ERPS IEC 61850-3
Ethernet Switch Redundant Ring Ethernet Switch
with 1588v2 TC with 1588v2 TC
DATA FLOW
Copper - 10/100/1000 Mbps
Fiber - 100/1000 Mbps SFP
IED IED IED Fiber - 10 GbE Backbone
1588v2 slave 1588v2 slave 1588v2 slave
Application example
This network diagram shows the use of ATOP’s NTS7500 in a substation environment. The GMC is usually located in the office build-
ing adjacent to the substation. On one side, it is connected to the GNSS Antenna, with the other side being the Substation backbone
connection. Every switch connected to the Grandmaster should be able to handle all Precision time Protocols by hardware, in order not
to affect the synchronization quality. Packets are delivered downstream through Boundary or Transparent clocks, where they’ll reach
PTP slaves – such as substation IEDs.
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CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE
How It Works
Configuring the NTS7500 is as easy and quick. Simply start from the core unit. Then choose a power supply option (obtaining up to 2
redundant power supplies). Then use the expansion module slots as you please for customizing the device with the number of IRIG-B,
serial, and Pulse outputs you need. Plug in and connect to a power supply. Then just jump to Web to configure.
The example below shows a configuration scenario.
NTS7500-CPU-NTP
Stratum 1 NTP Server core unit
NTS7X00-AC Power Module
Redundant power module with
two relay output and 110~240
AC/120~240 VDC input
NTS7X00-DC Power Module Power-redundant Substation
Redundant power module with two Grade Stratum 1 NTP Server with
relay output and 24~60VDC input 8 x IRIG-B serial outputs and 3 x
BNC outputs
8-port IRIG-B - Serial Expansion module,
with 2x12-pin terminal block
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DIMENSIONS & LAYOUT
Top View Front/ Back View
482,6
464,5
31,8
Grandmaster core module
6
Side View
24,6 340 17
440 381,6
4.8 0.5 0.5
20 19 19
Modules
11
9.5
84 84
.5 .5
39.5
39.5
39.5
SPECIFICATIONS
Grandmaster core
Technical Specifications
Model Name NTS7500-CPU-NTP (NTP only) or NTS7500-CPU-PTP (NTP Server + PTP GM)
Network Interface
IEEE 802.3 10BaseT
IEEE 802.3u 100BaseT(X)
IEEE 802.3ab for 1000BaseT(X)
Standards
IEEE 802.3u for 100Base-FX
IEEE 802.3z for 1000Base-X
ITU-T G.8261 Synchronous Ethernet (NTS7500-CPU-PTP only)
2x 10/100/1000BASE-T(X) RJ45 combo ports
Ports
2x 100/1000 Base-X SFP Slots combo ports
LAN Mode Dual Subnet or PRP (Parallel Redundancy Protocol)
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GNSS/Clock Specifications
GNSS Input ports 1x GNSS Input; 1 x BNC (F)
GNSS Supported GPS; GLONASS, BEIDOU, Galileo
GNSS Module latency <15ns GNSS/PPS output latency
GNSS Module specific Information Leap Second Supported
Channels L1
1PPS Output 1x PPS Output, Square Wave, 1000ms pulse width, coaxial BNC (F) connector
10MHz Reference Output 1x 10MHz Reference Output, Sine Wave, coaxial BNC (F) connector
Oscillator Entry-level OCXO
Software
RFC 868 (Time Protocol)
RFC 867 (Daytime Protocol)
RFC 1119 (NTPv2) Server/ Client
Network Synchronization RFC 1305 (NTPv3) Server/ Client
RFC 5905 (NTPv4) Server/ Client
RFC 1769 (SNTPv3) Server/ Client
Protocols RFC 2030 (SNTPv4) Server/ Client
Redundancy IEC62439-3 Clause 4 (PRP)
RFC 2616 (HTTP/ HTTPS)
Configuration and RFC 1157 (SNMPv1)
monitoring RFC 1901-1908 (SNMPv2c)
RFC 3411-3418 (SNMPv3)
MIB II, IF-MIB, SNMPv2 MIB, BRIDGE-MIB, RMON MIB Group 1,2,3,9, RFC
RFC 1157, RFC 1213, RFC 1215, RFC 1493, RFC 1643, RFC 1757, RFC 2011, RFC
Supported MIBs
2012, RFC 2013, RFC 2233, RFC 2571, RFC 2742, RFC 2819, RFC 2863, RFC
3411, RFC 3412, RFC 3413, RFC 3414, RFC 3415, RFC 2674
Operation Mode Grandmaster Clock (NTS7500-CPU-PTP only)
L2 : Multicast
L2 VLAN Tagging: Supported
Supported PTP modes L3 IPv4: Multicast, Unicast, Unicast Negotiation
One or two-step clock modes supported
End-to-End or Peer-to-Peer supported
< 30 ns/second drift when not locked to GNSS,
after 24 hours operation
Holdover Performance
total ~1 us/24 hrs drift after locked to GNSS after
Precision Time Protocol 24 hours (0.052 us/hr)
NTS7500-CPU-PTP only
PPS Stability 70 ns when locked to GNSS
PTP Precision +/- 50 ns error, as per test with third party slave
PTP default profile, VLAN support
C37.238 -2017 Power Profile
Supported PTP Profiles
IEC/ IEEE61850-9-3 Power Profile(2016)
User can modify the detailed PTP settings
Maximum number of NTS7500-CPU-PTP can support maximum 2,000
Slaves PTPpps (PTP packets per seconds).
Physical Characteristics
Housing SPCC IP30 Metal Housing
Dimension (W x H x D) 440 x 44 x 340 mm (not including screws and rack-mount kit)
Weight 5.6 Kg (not including module but module cover only)
Installeation 1U Rack-mount, Rack-mount kit included
Power inputs Dedicated 2 Power module slots (for redundancy)
Output modules Dedicated 2 Output module slots (IRIG-B and Serial freely exchangeable)
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Environmental Limits
Operating Temperature -40°C~85°C (-40°F~185°F) / LCM display maximum 0~70 °C
Storage Temperature -40°C~85°C (-40°F~185°F) / LCM display maximum -30~80 °C
Ambient Relative Humidity 5%~95% (Non-condensing)
Power Modules
Technical Specifications
Model name NTS7X00-AC Power Module NTS7X00-DC Power Module
Power
Input Voltage 110-240 AC / 120~240 VDC 24-60 VDC
110-240 VAC, 0.35 A Max 24-60 VDC , 0.8 A Max
Input Current (Max)
120-240 VDC, 0.15 A Max
Input Power (Max) Approx. 20W Max Approx. 20W Max
Relay outputs 1 Relay (normal open) 1 Relay (normal open)
Physical Characteristics
Dimension (W x H x D) 84.5 x 39.5 x 204.8 mm 84.5 x 39.5 x 190.5 mm
Weight 500 g 200 g
Installation Cold plug-in (screws provided) Cold plug-in (screws provided)
IRIG-B and Serial Output Expansion Modules
Technical Specifications
Model name NTS7X00-S1
Interface
Connector 2 x 12-pin terminal block
Ports 8 x RS-485
IRIG-B, BCD BJT,
Protocols supported
ST, ST with Checksum
Software-selectable by port,
Configuration
through web interface
Physical Characteristics
Dimension (W x H x D) 119.5 x 39.5 x 190.5 mm
Weight 350 g
Installation Cold plug-in (screws provided)
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REGULATORY APPROVALS
Regulatory Approvals
Safety CB(IEC)/EN 62368-1
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A, EN 55032:2012, EN61000-6-4, EN 61000-3-2,
EMC
EN 61000-3-3, EN 55024, EN 55035, EN61000-6-2
Test Item Value Level
Contact Discharge ±4KV 2
IEC 61000-4-2_2008 ESD
Air Discharge ±8KV 3
10(V/m) , 80-1000MHz
IEC 61000-4-3_2010 RS Enclosure Port 3
3(V/m), 1.4~6GHz
AC Power Port ±2.0KV @ 5.0KHz 3
IEC 61000-4-4_2012 EFT DC Power Port ±2.0KV@ 5.0KHz 3
Signal Port ±1.0KV @ 5.0KHz 3
AC Power Port Line-to Line±1KV 3
(Waveform: 8/20μs) Line-to Earth±2KV 3
IEC 61000-4-5_2017 Surge DC Power Port Line-to Line±0.5KV 2
(Waveform: 8/20μs) Line-to Earth±0.5KV 2
Signal Port Line-to Earth±1.0KV 3
AC Power Port 10V, 150KHz~80MHz, 80%AM 3
IEC 61000-4-6_2013 CS DC Power Port 10V, 150KHz~80MHz, 80%AM 3
Signal Port 10V, 150KHz~80MHz, 80%AM 3
IEC 61000-4-8_2009 PFMF (Enclosure) 30A/m (r.m.s), 50Hz or 60Hz 4
30% Reduction (Voltage Dips),
3
25/30 Cycle
60% Reduction (Voltage Dips) :
3
10/12 Cycle
IEC 61000-4-11_2017 DIP AC Power Port
100% Reduction (Voltage Dips) :
3
1 Cycle
100% Reduction (Voltage
3
Interruption) : 250/300 Cycle
DC input or output 4
IEC 61000-4-16 Main Frequency Signal Port 30 V continuous / 300V 1 4
Telecommunication Port 4
IEC 61000-4-17 Ripple DC input or output 15% of unit (10% Level 3) 4
Shock MIL-STD-810G Method 516.5
Drop MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5
Vibration MIL-STD-810F Method 514.5 C-1 & C-2
RoHS2 Yes
MTBF 9.20 Years
Warranty 5 years
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Main core and Modules
Model Name Part Number Description
NTS7500-CPU-PTP 1P1NTS75000001G IEEE1588v2 PTP Grandmaster and NTP Server core
NTS7500-CPU-NTP 1P1NTS75000002G NTP Server core-unit
NTS7X00 SERIAL MODULE 1P1NTS7X000001G IRIG-B and Serial Output module for NTS7500 - 16-pin Terminal Block
NTS7X00-AC POWER MODULE 1P1NTS7X000002G T;110~240 VAC;120-240 VDC,0.2A;G
NTS7X00-DC POWER MODULE 1P1NTS7X000003G T;24-60 VDC;0.8A Max;G
Optional Accessories
Model name Part Number Description
SDR-75-24 50500752240001G DIN RAIL POWER SUPPLY / T;AC 88~264V to 24VDC 3.2A;75W
AXFD-1314-0523 522AXFD1314001G SFP Transceiver;155Mbps, Multi-mode;1310nm;2km;-40~85, DDMI
AXFD-1314-0553 522AXFD1314011G SSFP Transceiver;155Mbps, Single-mode;1310nm;30km;-40~85, DDMI
AXGD-5854-0513 522AXGD5854001G SFP Transceiver, 1250Mbps, 850nm, Multi-mode, 550m, 3.3V, -40~85°C, DDMI
AXGD-1354-0523 522AXGD1354001G SFP Transceiver, 1250Mbps, 1310nm, Multi-mode, 2km, 3.3V, -40~85°C, DDMI
AXGD-1354-0533 522AXGD1354011G SFP Transceiver, 1250Mbps, 1310nm, Single-mode, 10km, 3.3V, -40~85°C, DDMI
AXGD-3354-0593 522AXGD3354001G SFP Transceiver, 1250Mbps, 1310nm, Single-mode, 40km, 3.3V, -40~85°C, DDMI
High-Accuracy GNSS
59901591G Outdoor Antenna - GL-111
Active Antenna
RHG9528-BS See datasheet IEC61850-3 Rack-mount Modular Managed Switch & 1588v2 BC/TC
EHG9508/12 See datasheet IEC61850-3 DIN-Rail Managed Switch & 1588v2 TC
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