[time-nuts] Re: Query about TSC5120A usage protocols

[John Ackermann N8UR]

The processor in the TSC-5120A is an embedded PC running a *nix OS -- 
IIRC, one of the BSD variants.  I've used the standard "dd" tool on a 
Linux machine to image the TSC-5120A CF to a file, and then dd that back 
to another CF.  It seemed to work fine.

John
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On 8/4/23 17:58, Jorge Gomez via time-nuts wrote:
> Thanks Tom,
> That's exactly what I thought. And I bought one CF-121 duplicator as well.
> I tried yesterday but It does not seem to be able to read and copy the CF
> from the 5120.
> Any special settings you remember?
> I already set it up to copy the whole media (bit to bit regardless the
> format).
> Thanks Again,
> Jorge.
> 
> On Fri, Aug 4, 2023 at 4:14 PM Tom Knox via time-nuts <
> time-nuts at lists.febo.com> wrote:
> 
>> Hi All;
>> I have owned a number of 5120A and 5125A analyzers and always backed up
>> the CF. The route I chose was to purchase a U-Reach CF-121 duplicator for
>> around $200. One of the best investments I have made.
>> Cheers;
>> Tom Knox
>> SR Test and Measurement Engineer
>> Phoenix Research
>> 4870 Meredith Way Apt 102
>> Boulder, Co 80303
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>>
>>
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>> ________________________________
>> From: Jorge Gomez via time-nuts <time-nuts at lists.febo.com>
>> Sent: Friday, August 4, 2023 7:55 AM
>> To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement <
>> time-nuts at lists.febo.com>
>> Cc: Jorge Gomez <yoyigomez at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [time-nuts] Re: Query about TSC5120A usage protocols
>>
>> Hi Bill,
>> Can you share what software you use to back up the CF card?
>> I unsuccessfully tried different ones.
>> But after replacing the copy the machine does not boot.
>> Thanks,
>> Jorge.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 23, 2023 at 9:38 PM WB6BNQ via time-nuts <
>> time-nuts at lists.febo.com> wrote:
>>
>>> YES,
>>>
>>> BACK UP THE CF DRIVE SEVERAL TIMES AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION !!!!
>>>
>>> Bill, WB6BNQ
>>>
>>>
>>> On 3/23/2023 4:25 PM, AC0XU (Jim) via time-nuts wrote:
>>>> Time Nuts-
>>>>
>>>> I am in the process of purchasing a TSC5120A analyzer. The seller sent
>>> me this note.  Can anyone shed more light on this topic?  Beyond the
>>> precaution mentioned (e.g., plug it into a UPS), is there anything else I
>>> can/should do to keep the unit working properly?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Jim
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ===========================
>>>> Please note that the Symmetricom 5120As are VERY Sensitive when it
>> comes
>>> to powering the unit on and off. It is reccomended that they not be
>> powered
>>> off within at least a minute after storing and settings or else the CR
>>> Drive and the operating system may be corrupted. It does NOT LIKE being
>>> powering off unexpectedly due to power line issues as this may very well
>>> also corrupt the CF Drive and the operating system. Symmetricom stopped
>>> supporting these Jan 3rd of this year but they were able to send me a
>>> replacement CF drive which is the weakest link in this system.
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