Introduction#

Product Description#

The Network Clock Controller V2, abbreviated to NCC V2, acts as an interface between a computer network and MOBALine movements.

  • Secure and Reliable: Features secure boot, encrypted storage, and signed firmware updates to ensure tamper-proof operation.

  • Integrated Illumination Control: Built-in LED driver with fault detection and flexible control modes (manual operation, AC input-based switching or scheduled operation).

  • Intuitive Web Interface: An easy-to-use graphical interface allows for straightforward configuration and management.

  • Advanced Monitoring: Monitor device status and events with modern protocols such as Syslog and SNMPv3 (read-only access + traps).

  • Automation-Ready: A standard RESTCONF API enables seamless integration into network management systems.

  • Automatic Device Discovery: Supports SSDP for fast and effortless detection within the local network.

  • Accurate Time Synchronization: Uses NTP to maintain precise and reliable timekeeping.

  • Flexible Network Configuration: Supports DHCP for automatic IP address assignment.

  • Enhanced Security by Default: Each device is shipped with a unique default password.

Scope of Delivery#

Verify the shipment on arrival and report any missing items to the supplier within 14 days.

The package contains the following items:

  • NCC V2 - Network Clock Controller V2 in the selected variant

  • 4-pole spring terminal (only for NCC V2 AC and NCC V2 VB)

Technical Specification#

The following technical specifications apply. Refer to the Installation chapter for additional details.

  • General

    • Mechanical Dimensions (W x D x H): 165 mm x 65 mm x 37 mm

    • Weight:

      • NCC V2: 60 g

      • NCC V2 AC: 150 g

      • NCC V2 VB: 180 g

    • Temperature Range: -30°C to +70°C

    • Operating Altitude: <4000m above sea level

    • Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

  • Synchronization

    • Synchronized: typically < ±50ms

    • Unsynchronized: typically < ±2s after 24h

Compliance#

EMC and Safety#

  • EN 61000-6-2 (industrial)

  • EN 61000-6-4 (industrial)

  • EN 50121-4 (railway)

  • EN 62368-1 (safety)

Networking#

Implemented LAN related standards are the following:

  • RFC 2818 (HTTPS)

  • RFC 5424 (Syslog)

  • RFC 7950 (Yang)

  • RFC 6020 (YANG model)

  • RFC 6241 (Netconf)

  • RFC 5905 (NTP)

  • RFC 3414 (SNMPv3)

Terms and Definitions#

The following terms and definitions apply to this device:

Permanently connected equipment:

Equipment that can only be connected to or disconnected from the mains supply using a tool.

Professional equipment:

Equipment intended for use in commercial, industrial, or trade environments and not intended for sale to the general public.

Class II equipment:

Equipment in which protection against electric shock is achieved through double insulation or reinforced insulation, without reliance on protective earthing.

Instructed person:

A person who has been instructed or supervised by a skilled person regarding potential energy sources and who is capable of responsibly using the provided safeguards and precautionary measures (for installation and operation of the device).

Skilled person:

A person with relevant education, training, or experience enabling them to identify hazards and take appropriate measures to reduce the risk of injury to themselves and others.

Fire enclosure:

Enclosure intended as a safeguard against the spread of fire from within the enclosure to outside the enclosure.

These terms may be used throughout this manual. All instructions must be followed to ensure safe operation of the device and user safety. As this device is classified as professional and permanently connected equipment, it may only be installed by a skilled person and operated by an instructed person. Normal operating conditions must be ensured and maintained at all times (see the Technical Specification section for details).

Abbreviations#

The following abbreviations are used throughout this manual:

NTP:

Network Time Protocol

SNMP:

Simple Network Management Protocol

MIB:

Management Information Base

NMS:

Network Management System

MOBA:

Moser-Baer AG, Sumiswald

HTTP(S):

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (Secure)

REST API:

Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface

RESTCONF:

HTTP-based protocol defined in RFC 8040

YANG:

Data modeling language used with RESTCONF (defined in RFC 7950)

API:

Application Programming Interface

DHCP:

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

SLAAC:

Stateless Address Autoconfiguration

DNS:

Domain Name System

ICMP:

Internet Control Message Protocol

TLS:

Transport Layer Security

SSDP:

Simple Service Discovery Protocol

LLDP:

Link Layer Discovery Protocol