GPS Time Receiver

GPS Time Receiver [AC-400-GPS]

Front view of GPS time receiver
What's included with the GPS time receiver

The AC-400-GPS time receiver tracks up to 8 satellites to synchronise a single computer to UTC time in any location worldwide.


Entry Level GPS Time Receiver

The AC-400-GPS is mains powered GPS antenna that can track up to 8 satellites. The antenna can be positioned up to 15m away from the computer (10m supplied) and connects to the computer by a serial interface. The supplied software driver synchronises the time on a single Windows Server or Workstation and can also synchronize PC's, workstations and other NT servers across the network.

Key Benefits

  • Accurately synchronises Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000 and UNIX solaris and Linux computer networks
  • Requires a single serial RS232 port
  • 1 year warranty

Technical specification for AC-400-GPS Time Receiver

General L1 1575.42MHz, C/A code, 12-channel all in view tracking
Sensitivity -143dBm minimum
Update Rate 1Hz
Accuracy Position: <15m>Velocity: 0.1m/sec without S/A
Time: ±100ns synchronised to GPS time
WAAS Accuracy Position: 3m CEP
Velocity 0.05m/sec
Aquisition Cold start: 45 sec average
Warm Start: 38 sec average
Hot start: 8 sec average
Re-aquisition 0.1 sec
Data WGS-84
DGPS WAAS/EGNOS
Dynamics Altitude: 18000m Max.
Velocity: 500m/s
Acceleeration 4gMax
Antenna Built in patch antenna
Operating temperature -30°C - 80°C
Operating humidity 5% - 95%
Input Current 150mA Max.
Protocols NMEA-0183 v2.20 at 4800 baud rate, 8-None-1
Interface RS-232 or RS-422
Power Input 9V - 34V DC
Cable Length 10m (can be extended)

What's in the box

  • AC-400-GPS Receiver + power supply
  • Instruction Manual
  • NTP Software CD

Additional Extras

The following products are also available for use with the AC-400-GPS :

  • Gold and Premium Support Packages
  • Digital Wall Clocks
  • Antenna Cable (100 to 1,000 metre rolls available)

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