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ClockWatch Star Sync
Specifications
Heavy
Duty
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Received Frequency |
1575.42 MHz (L1)
Coarse Acquisition (C/A) |
Satellites Tracked |
up to Twelve,
simultaneous |
Acquisition
Time |
Cold start,
typically less than 20 minutes. Warm start with ephemeris data and
position, typically less than 2 minutes. |
Accuracy |
Typical
Network: ±30 millisecond typical |
Inputs/Connectors |
RS-232 Setup
Interface: DB9 female
The port works at 19200 baud, 8N1. |
Power |
115 VAC to 5 VDC @ 0.3 amps, UL/CSA approved power adapter
(supplied). An international power supply (90-264
VAC input) is available for applications
outside North America at no extra charge. |
Warranty |
One year |
Weight |
1.3 lbs. (0.59
kg) |
Temperature |
32° to 122° F,
0° to 50°C operating range, 0 to 95% relative humidity, non condensing |
Antenna |
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Size |
Size: 2.22" (w) x 3.79" (l) x 1.05" (h) (56.4mm x 96.3mm
x 26.7mm)
Weight: 3.88 oz. (110 g), not including cable
Cable: 10' of antenna cable.
Mounting brackets
available separately. |
Temperature |
-30° to +80° C
operating range |
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Standard
Duty |
Receiver:
- Differential-ready 12 parallel channel receiver tracks and uses up to
twelve satellites to compute and update a position.
Acquisition Times:
- 15 seconds warm (all data known)
- 45 seconds cold (initial position, time and almanac known, ephemeris
unknown)
- 5 minutes AutoLocate (almanac known, initial position and time unknown)
- 5 minutes search the sky (no data known)
Update Rate:
- 1 pulse per second (+/-1
microsecond subject to Selective Availability), continuous
Antenna:
Physical
- Single construction integrated
antenna/receiver
- Weight: 125 g,
including cable
- Size: 61 mm in diameter and 19.5 mm in
height
Environmental
- Operating Temperature: -30°C to +80°C
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to +90°C
Power
- Input Voltage: 120 VAC to 5 VDC volt power supply
(included),
International power supply is also available
- Typically draws 60 mA @ 5 VDC
Backup Power
- Internal 3V Lithium coin cell battery,
recharges during normal operation, holds up to 6 month charge, up to 10 year
life
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Portable |
Receiver
- Differential-ready 20 parallel channel
receiver tracks and uses up to twenty satellites to compute and update a
position.
Acquisition Times
- 35 seconds warm (all data known)
- 42 seconds cold (initial position,
time and almanac known, ephemeris unknown)
- 5 minutes Auto Locate (almanac known,
initial position and time unknown) 5 minutes search the sky (no data
known)
Update Rate
- 1 pulse per second (+/-1 microsecond subject to
Selective Availability), continuous
Antenna
- Built in patch antenna
- Single construction integrated antenna/receiver
Physical
- Weight: 115 g, including cable
- Size: 42 x 35 mm and 15 mm in height
- Integral magnetic mount
- LED
Blue blinking LED when GPS is fixed
Environmental
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Storage Temperature: -55°C to +100°C
Interface
- RS-232 (DB 9-pin male serial port)
- Port parameters: 9600 baud (8,1,n)
Input Voltage
- 3.3 to 5 VDC
- USB (type-A plug) power cable (included)
Typically draws 62 mA @ 5 VDC
Backup Power
- Internal battery, recharges during normal operation,
allows for fast time to first fix (TTFF)
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Client Software |
- An NIST or NTP client is required for
client-side synchronization with the network time server.
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ClockWatch Client is recommended for clients running MS
Windows.
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Contact Beagle Software for recommendations on clients for other
operating systems.
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External Time Sync Protocols Supported |
- NIST
- Daytime
- ACTS
- NTP (RFC 1305)
- SNTP (RFC 1361)
- TIME (RFC 868)
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Internal Time Sync Client Protocols Supported |
- NIST
- Daytime
- NTP (RFC 1305)
- SNTP (RFC 1361)
- TIME (RFC 868)
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Star Sync Product Information:
Advanced Features
Frequently Asked Questions about GPS
Star Sync GPS Receiver
Installation Information -
Installation Video
Antenna Mounting Options
Star Sync Main Page
Star Sync Site Index
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Questions?
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For
more information on Star Sync, please complete the
information request form. Or call us
toll-free at 1-877-845-2549. |
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