Timespy
The TimeSpy precisely measures the time accuracy of a wide range of inputs (such as: NTP, IRIG B, 1PPS, and ASCII) against an internal precision GPS-controlled oscillator, displayed on the large, full colour windows-based touch screen. The TimeSpy can precisely measure the time error at the point of use for systems where time is distributed over large distances. The TimeSpy can also measure free-running clocks and timing systems which are synchronised from untraceable sources, such as television and radio broadcasts, electrical power lines and the internet.
Features
A precise measurement tool for a wide range of signals, such as NTP, IRIG B, 1PPS, ASCII against an internal precision GPS-controlled oscillator.
- Measures and displays the difference between input time signal and UTC
- Capable of measuring a wide variety of time signal inputs
- Timing resolution of better than 1 nanosecond
- Absolute accuracy of up to 50 nanoseconds to UTC
- Automatic identification and analysis of Modulated Carrier Timecodes
- Full colour touch-screen with user-friendly Windows-based operating system
- USB port on front panel for easy access downloads for subsequent analysis of data
- Robust, portable design for all industrial applications
- Input available for measurement of relay opening/closing
- User-selectable threshold for alarm generation
- Robust, portable design for all industrial applications
Specifications
Measurement Reference Source | Internal C/A Code GPS Receiver with case-mounted antenna |
Time Accuracy (1ơ) | 30ns over 24 hours |
Internal Time Interval Measurement | 0.2ns resolution with built-in self-calibration |
External GPS Antenna Connection | Optional |
Oscillator Type | Rubidium |
Frequency Stability
Frequency Stability (tracking satellites) | 3x10-12 over 100s |
Frequency Ageing without GPS | 3x10-11 per month |
USB Ports | +/-30ns per hour |
USB Ports | 2 for printer / Data Logging / Removable Memory |
Number of Ethernet Ports | 4x 100BaseT Connectors |
1PPS | 0V to 5V pulse from 50 ohm BNC connector |
USB Ports | 0V to 5V square wave from 5 0ohm BNC connector |
USB Ports | IRIG-B AC, IRIG-B DC [BNC connector] |