TSAT- PCI- GPS Time Based Reference.
The TSAT-PCI is a complete GPS synchronized timecode reader/generator system package that includes the GPS Receiver/Antenna (housed in a common enclosure), and a circuit card assembly for the PCI bus.
The board synchronizes its on-board clock to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Other features include a time-tag TTL input, a programmable “heartbeat” pulse or squarewave output (with interrupt capability), and a programmable “match” start/stop time output (with interrupt capability).
In the unlikely event that the reception of the satellite signals are lost, the board continues to increment time (“freewheel”) . When the signals are re-established, the board resumes synchronization automatically .
The GPS satellites provide Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) accurate to within one microsecond. They also provide position with longitude, latitude, and elevation. A programmable time offset allows for compensation for cable delays.
Features
- IRIG-A, IRIG-B, NASA36 timecode reader
- IRIG-B timecode generator
- IRIG-B output
- Time-tag input
- Programmable periodic output (pulse squarewave) and interrupt capability
- Programmable start/stop time output and interrupt capability
Downloads
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TSAT- PCi - datasheet, including full product specifications (149kb PDF)
TSAT PCi - Manual (553kb PDF)