GPS Atomic Clock

GPS Atomic Clock [AC-500-GPS]

The AC-500-GPS atomic clock is a mains powered GPS antenna that can track up to 8 satellites to synchronise a single computer to UTC time in any location worldwide.

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Entry Level GPS Atomic Clock

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-500-GPS Atomic Clock

General	L1 1575.42MHz, C/A code, 12-channel all in view tracking
Sensitivity	-143dBm minimum
Update Rate	1Hz
Accuracy	Position: <15m (95%) without S/A 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)