M212
Time & Frequency Solutions’ M212 Master Clock System represents the next generation of modular timing systems. Built as a commercial derivative of the highly successful ruggedised Modular Master Clock, the M212 provides assured timing capabilities using Time & Frequency Solutions’ Timewall™ technology.
At the centre of the M212 system is Time & Frequency Solutions’ powerful Master Clock Module (MCM). The MCM may be synchronised by a variety of reference sources and uses the selected reference to steer an embedded oscillator to provide stable and accurate time and frequency for the M212. Multiple references can be prioritised with automatic failover. Uniquely, the MCM’s Timewall™ algorithms validate the GPS reference based upon the inherent stability of the MCM oscillator, providing hardening against possible GPS spoofing.
Variations
| Description | Model Number | Product Type | Oscillator Type | Power Supply | Form Factor | Power Type | Output Format | Input Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M212 1U Base Unit | M212 | M212 Base Unit | 90-265 VAC | 1U | AC | Power | ||
| M212 1U Base Unit - 24 VDC Power Option | M212-24VDC | M212 Base Unit | 24 VDC | 1U | DC | Power | ||
| M212 1U Base Unit - 48 VDC Power Option | M212-48VDC | M212 Base Unit | 48 VDC | 1U | DC | Power | ||
| M212M 1U Base Unit | M212M | M212 Base Unit | 90-265 VAC | 1U | AC | Power | ||
| M212M 1U Base Unit - 24 VDC Power Option | M212M-24VDC | M212 Base Unit | 24 VDC | 1U | DC | Power | ||
| M212M 1U Base Unit - 48 VDC Power Option | M212M-48VDC | M212 Base Unit | 48 VDC | 1U | DC | Power | ||
| M212 1U Base Unit (SAASM Version) | M212-SAASM | M212 Base Unit | 90-265 VAC | 1U | AC | Power | ||
| M212 Master Clock Module | M212-MCM | Master Clock Module | TCXO | 1x M212 Module | Have Quick, IRIG B DCLS + IEEE1344 CF, 10 MHz | GPS, GNSS, Have Quick + 1PPS, IRIG B, IRIG B + 1PPS | ||
| M212 OCXO Oscillator Option | M212-OCXO | Master Clock Module | OCXO | 1x M212 Module | Have Quick, IRIG B DCLS + IEEE1344 CF, 10 MHz | GPS, GNSS, Have Quick + 1PPS, IRIG B, IRIG B + 1PPS | ||
| M212 Rubidium Oscillator Option (J Designator) | M212-RB-J | Master Clock Module | Rubidium | 1x M212 Module | Have Quick, IRIG B DCLS + IEEE1344 CF, 10 MHz | GPS, GNSS, Have Quick + 1PPS, IRIG B, IRIG B + 1PPS | ||
| M212 CSAC Oscillator Option (J Designator) | M212-CSAC-J | Master Clock Module | CSAC | 1x M212 Module | Have Quick, IRIG B DCLS + IEEE1344 CF, 10 MHz | GPS, GNSS, Have Quick + 1PPS, IRIG B, IRIG B + 1PPS | ||
| M212 High Performance Rubidium Oscillator Option | M212-HP-RB | Master Clock Module | Rubidium | 1x M212 Module | Have Quick, IRIG B DCLS + IEEE1344 CF, 10 MHz | GPS, GNSS, Have Quick + 1PPS, IRIG B, IRIG B + 1PPS | ||
| M212 Master Clock Module (SAASM Version) | M212-MCM-SAASM | Master Clock Module | TCXO | 1x M212 Module | Have Quick, IRIG B DCLS + IEEE1344 CF, 10 MHz | GPS, GPS (SAASM), Have Quick + 1PPS, IRIG B, IRIG B + 1PPS | ||
| M212 Rubidium Oscillator Option - TTL Interface | M212-RB-TTL | Master Clock Module | Rubidium | 1x M212 Module | Have Quick, IRIG B DCLS + IEEE1344 CF, 10 MHz | GPS, GNSS, Have Quick + 1PPS, IRIG B, IRIG B + 1PPS | ||
| M212 2X BNC/TRIAD Universal Output Signal Module | M212-UNIV-2X-TRI | Output Signal Module | 1x M212 Module | 1PPS, 1PPM, Have Quick, IRIG A, IRIG B, IRIG E, IRIG G, IRIG H, XR3, 2137 | ||||
| M212 4X TRIAD Universal Output Signal Module | M212-UNIV-4X-TRI | Output Signal Module | 1x M212 Module | 1PPS, 1PPM, Have Quick, IRIG A, IRIG B, IRIG E, IRIG G, IRIG H, XR3, 2137 | ||||
| M212 4X BNC, Universal Output Signal Module | M212-UNIV-4X-BNC | Output Signal Module | 1x M212 Module | 1PPS, 1PPM, Have Quick, IRIG A, IRIG B, IRIG E, IRIG G, IRIG H, XR3, 2137 | ||||
| M212 NTP Server Output Signal Module | M212-NTP | Output Signal Module | 1x M212 Module | NTP | ||||
| M212 8-PORT RS232/RS422 Output Signal Module | M212-RS232-RS422 | Output Signal Module | 1x M212 Module | RS232, RS422 | ||||
| M212 PTP Grandmaster Output Signal Module | M212-PTP | Output Signal Module | 1x M212 Module | PTP | ||||
| M212 E1/T1 Output Signal Module | M212-E1T1 | Output Signal Module | 1x M212 Module | E1, T1 | ||||
| M212 1PPS Output Signal Module (J Designator) | M212-1PPS-J | Output Signal Module | 1x M212 Module | 1PPS | ||||
| M212 5MHz Output Signal Module (J Designator) | M212-5M-J | Output Signal Module | 1x M212 Module | 5 MHz | ||||
| M212 10MHz Output Signal Module (J Designator) | M212-10M-J | Output Signal Module | 1x M212 Module | 10 MHz | ||||
| M212 Balanced Binary Coded Decimal Time Code Output (J Designator) | M212-BAL-BCD-J | Output Signal Module | 1x M212 Module | BCD | ||||
| M212 Modulated Time Code Output (J Designator) | M212-TC-J | Output Signal Module | 1x M212 Module | Have Quick, IRIG A, IRIG B, IRIG E, IRIG G, IRIG H, XR3, 2137 | ||||
| M212 Have Quick Time Code Output Signal Module (J Designator) | M212-HQ-TC-J | Output Signal Module | 1x M212 Module | Have Quick | ||||
| M212 Extended Performance PTP Grandmaster Output Signal Module | M212-EP-PTP | Output Signal Module | 1x M212 Module | PTP | ||||
| M212 Optical Crosslink Module | M212-OPT | Output Signal Module | 1x M212 Module | Fiber Optic | Fiber Optic | |||
| M212 RS422 Output Signal Module (J Designator) | M212-RS422-J | Output Signal Module | 1x M212 Module | RS422 | ||||
| M212 10MHz Low Phase Noise Output Signal Module | M212-LPN10 | Output Signal Module | 1x M212 Module | 10 MHz | ||||
| M212 5 MHz Low Phase Noise Output Signal Module | M212-LPN5 | Output Signal Module | 1x M212 Module | 5 MHz |
Features
Features:
- Modular design with multiple reference paths built in for high-availability.
- 6 expansion slots for customisation and expansion.
- Industry-first GPS integrity checking with Timewall™
- Unique optical crosslink architecture for either Master-Slave hierarchical setups or Master-Master crosschecking and failover
- LCD display and keypad for basic status and configuration – secure web browser for detailed setup.
Available input reference selections include GNSS (both commercial GNSS and SAASM GPS receivers are supported), IRIG-B, and Have Quick/1PPS. In addition, an MCM may be synchronised to up to 2 other M212 chassis using a fibre optic crosslink, this provides additional resiliency for the M212 time and frequency references.
The base oscillator in the M212 is a high quality Temperature Compensated Crystal oscillator, but the M212 optionally can be ordered with other reference oscillator choices, including Rubidium, Chip Scale Atomic Clock (CSAC) and Ovenised Oscillator (OCXO).
The output signals for the M212 are generated by up to 6 Output Signal Modules (OSM), and are ideal for custom solutions or future expansion. Available modules include NTP, low-phase-noise frequency, time code modules such as IRIG A, B, G, H, and NASA 36, BCD, PPS, PPM, Have Quick, serial data (RS232/422) as well as optical crosslink.
The M212 status and control is via front panel display for basic configuration and status, a secure web browser, and via SNMPv3. Network protocols also fully support privacy and authentication.
