DSTS106 Enhanced Compact Industrial Timing Synchronization Module

Description

DSTS106

The DSTS106 is an enhanced compact industrial timing synchronization module designed to provide improved timekeeping and flexible synchronization capabilities for growing small to medium-sized automation systems. As an upgraded version of the DSTS105, it retains the space-saving design and user-friendly operation of its predecessor while introducing valuable enhancements in precision, connectivity, and functionality.

DSTS106

This module is engineered to integrate seamlessly with evolving industrial control systems, including mid-sized PLC setups, expanded sensor networks, and basic SCADA systems. Its design prioritizes enhanced timing accuracy, increased synchronization options, and easier integration with growing systems, making it suitable for applications where basic timing modules no longer meet requirements but high-end solutions are unnecessary. For plant engineers managing system expansions, the DSTS106 offers significant value through its improved performance, additional I/O, and retained ease of use, simplifying the upgrade path for timing synchronization in growing industrial systems.

Main features and advantages:

The DSTS106 delivers enhanced timing performance with its high-stability temperature-compensated quartz oscillator (±5 ppm accuracy over -20°C to +70°C), providing twice the precision of its predecessor. This improved accuracy ensures reliable synchronization of interconnected equipment in expanding facilities, with a timekeeping resolution of 100 microseconds that meets the needs of more demanding small to medium automation tasks. The module supports an expanded set of timing protocols including IEEE 1588 PTP (basic profile), NTPv4, SNTP, and PPS, enabling better coordination with a wider range of devices in growing systems.

Synchronization functionality in the DSTS106 is significantly expanded over the DSTS105, featuring 6 programmable pulse outputs and 4 pulse inputs that can be used to synchronize more external devices or receive timing signals from multiple sources. This configuration provides greater flexibility for systems adding equipment, with outputs configurable for 1PPS, 1PPM, or custom intervals. The module includes enhanced timing functions such as advanced interval triggering, scheduled events with millisecond precision, and improved event logging with time-stamping, allowing for the implementation of more sophisticated synchronization logic in expanding automation setups.

Hardware highlights include a rugged compact design with an extended operating temperature range of -20°C to +70°C, ensuring reliable operation in more challenging industrial environments than basic modules. The DSTS106 features enhanced electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) protection suitable for expanding industrial settings with more electrical equipment, making it more resistant to electrical noise and interference. It also includes improved diagnostic capabilities with a multi-color status LED display, real-time synchronization status monitoring, and basic fault logging, enabling faster troubleshooting as systems grow. The module retains a space-efficient form factor that fits easily in existing control cabinets during system upgrades.

Application areas:

As small industrial systems grow in complexity, their timing synchronization needs evolve beyond basic requirements. Medium-sized workshops, expanding utility stations, and growing production cells require a timing solution that retains the compactness and ease of use of entry-level modules while offering enhanced precision and flexibility. This is where the DSTS106 steps in, building on the reliability of the DSTS105 to deliver improved synchronization capabilities for systems that have outgrown basic timing modules but don’t yet require enterprise-level solutions.

The DSTS106 is ideally suited for medium-sized manufacturing cells with interconnected production lines, where it synchronizes labeling machines, filling equipment, and quality inspection stations to ensure consistent throughput and product quality. In expanding wastewater treatment facilities, it coordinates multiple pump stations, chemical dosing systems, and monitoring sensors across larger areas, optimizing resource usage and ensuring regulatory compliance. Growing food processing plants leverage it to synchronize mixing equipment, conveyor networks, and packaging lines, maintaining production schedules as operations scale. By addressing the evolving timing needs of expanding small to medium systems—such as improved accuracy, more synchronization channels, and enhanced connectivity—the DSTS106 delivers reliable, scalable timing functionality without unnecessary complexity.

Related products:

DSTD150 – Enhanced timing and control module that integrates seamlessly with the DSTS106 in expanding automation systems.

DSDX451 – Communication gateway that extends the DSTS106’s synchronization capabilities to larger enterprise networks.

DSPS24-4 – Compact power supply unit with optional redundancy, optimized for powering the DSTS106 in growing systems.

DSHMI200 – Enhanced HMI panel that displays detailed time and synchronization status from the DSTS106.

DSLOG200 – Mid-range data logger that leverages precise time stamps from the DSTS106 for advanced event recording.

DSTEST200 – Calibration tool for verifying the enhanced timing accuracy of the DSTS106 during maintenance.

DSTA131 – Precision timing module that can serve as a high-accuracy master clock for the DSTS106 in critical applications.

Installation and maintenance:

Before installing the DSTS106, ensure the mounting location provides adequate ventilation with at least 20mm of clearance above and below the module. Its compact design allows for installation in existing control cabinets during upgrades, but verify there is sufficient space for the additional wiring associated with expanded I/O channels.

When wiring the DSTS106, use shielded twisted-pair cables for pulse synchronization signals to maximize noise immunity in expanding industrial environments with more electrical equipment. Connect the primary power supply to a stable 24V DC source, and if implementing backup power, connect the secondary input to a separate supply. For network connections, use Cat6 or higher Ethernet cables to support gigabit speeds and reliable PTP synchronization. Configure parameters such as IP address, synchronization protocols, and output intervals using the intuitive web interface or manufacturer’s configuration software, which includes templates for common expansion scenarios.

For maintenance of the DSTS106, utilize the module’s enhanced diagnostic features to perform bi-weekly checks of synchronization status, input/output performance, and network connectivity. Conduct quarterly visual inspections to ensure connections remain tight and free from corrosion, paying special attention to the additional terminals used for expanded I/O. Verify timing accuracy semi-annually using the DSTEST200 tool or a reference clock to ensure continued performance as systems grow.

Firmware updates can be applied during scheduled maintenance periods using the manufacturer’s software tools, which support both local and remote updates. Before updating, back up current configurations to prevent data loss during the process. Maintain records of maintenance activities, calibration results, and configuration changes to support system troubleshooting and optimization as the automation system continues to expand.

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