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Precision-Time Clocks

Release Notes FW 08A02

RT430/434 Latest Official HW Release: B
RT431 Latest Official HW Release: B

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Publication date: April 4th, 2018

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Firmware Releases 3
1 Summary 3
1.1 Detailed description 3
1.2 FW Upgrade 3
1.3 HW Compatibility 3

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GE Reason RT43X Release Notes

GE Reason RT43X
Precision-Time Clocks
Firmware Releases

1 Summary
This version adds a new IEEE 1588v2 PTP Profile, the IEC/IEEE C37.238:2017 “Power
Profile” as well as overall improvements in PTP and a new fix for Leap Second handling
in the RT430/RT434 HW A and RT431 HW A/B.

1.1 Detailed description

1) Added support for the IEEE C37.238-2017 “Power Profile”;
2) Added a warning when applying a new key with mismatching;
3) Fixed leap second handling for RT430/RT434 HW A and RT431 HW A/B;
4) Fixed PTP in Two-step configuration;
5) Fixed PTP slave port switchover in PRP mode;
6) Fixed PTP master assuming network before locking to GNSS;
7) Improved PTP ClockClass degradation during holdover for RT430/434 HW B;
8) Removed the option "external clock" from the PTP Configuration in the Web
Interface.

1.2 FW Upgrade
No restrictions to update to FW 08A02.

1.3 HW Compatibility
This version is compatible with RT43X hardware versions A and B.

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