GNSS Sync & Timing Solutions

Tekron International develops and manufactures high precision GPS and atomic clock time keeping solutions for all those applications requiring precise, rugged and reliable timing, such as digital broadcasting, telecommunication and enterprise networks on the nanosecond scale. Tekron solutions are used to provide critical timekeeping in national power grids, as well as other civilian and military networks. The company’s customers are predominantly power utility network operators, telecom networks and enterprises in the banking and Oil& Gas industries. Tekron also offers custom design solutions to meet specific customer needs. As a guarantee of the strong reputation built over the years, Tekron products are currently deployed in more than 90 Countries worldwide.

The TCG 02-G is a highly accurate, fully featured GPS and GLONASS (GNSS) clock. Offering multiple oscillator options, Time Code and Frequency outputs, it fits virtually any timing application. With enhanced cyber security features that support NERC CIP requirements, the TCG 02-G is designed for use in modern day smart grid / smart substations, electricity distribution, transmission, and generation protection. This master clock synchronizes multiple IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices) within a network, including protection relays, synchrophasors, event recording and remote telemetry units to enable accurate time stamping. The TCG 02-G is available as a base unit or with one of three expansion module options.

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The TCG 01-G is a highly accurate, fully featured GPS and GLONASS (GNSS) clock. With enhanced cyber security features that support NERC CIP requirements, the TCG 01-G is designed for use in modern day smart grid / smart substations, electricity distribution, transmission, generation protection and control systems. The clock synchronizes multiple IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices) within a network, including protection relays and remote telemetry units to enable accurate time stamping. The TCG 01-G supports IEEE 1588 v2 (PTP) and IEC 61850.

The NTS 02-G is a high precision, 3 port GNSS (GPS/ GLONASS) referenced NTP, SNTP and PTP (IEEE1588v2) Grand master or Boundary clock that provides secure, accurate and reliable time synchronization to enterprise networks. Each of the ports are independently addressable and logically isolated allowing multiple Networks to be connected to the same clock without compromising the network security. The addition of multi-level password protection and user access rights, SNMPv3, and built-in NTP amplification attack immunity, makes the NTS 02-G a versatile synchronization solution for a range of critical network applications.

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The TTM 01-G is a reliable and accurate GPS and GLONASS (GNSS) clock with sub-microsecond timing that is used to synchronize IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices) in the power industry and other industries where precise and reliable timing is required. As with all Tekron GPS clocks, the TTM 01-G has electrically isolated outputs, providing excellent noise immunity. The TTM 01-G supports both NTP/SNTP and PTP (IEEE 1588v2).

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The Isolated Timing Repeater is a compact DIN rail mountable signal repeater that performs a number of tasks including converting time sync signals, boosting signal strengths and converting one type of signal to another. The ITR is completely electrically isolated and it will provide your IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices) with an additional layer of electrical protection.

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A reliable and accurate GPS clock for LTE The TK LTE 42 is a plug-in board specifically designed for use in Long Term Evolution (LTE) cellular network base stations.The clock outputs 10MHz and 1PPS differential signals and will continue to operate in extreme temperature variations. The clock has typically 5 µs of drift in a 24hr period whilst under holdover.

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The NTS 03-G Plus is a fully customizable satellite reference clock. It meets the demanding precision and reliability requirements of the Power, Telecommunications and Enterprise sectors. Multiple Ethernet ports support advanced PTP and NTP time synchronization solutions, while the high drive IRIG-B option delivers legacy device interoperability. This ruggedized platform brings ultimate reliability through Rubidium and OCXO oscillator options, and time sync redundancy through Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) support. Enhanced security is delivered through fully encrypted and authenticated configuration access. Independently addressable and logically isolated Ethernet ports allow multiple networks to be connected to the same clock without compromising the network security. SNMPv3 and built-in NTP amplification attack immunity coupled with IRIG-B and PTP support makes the NTS 03-G Plus a versatile synchronization solution.

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The Isolated Timing Distributor provides a simple method to reticulate unmodulated IRIG-B between rooms and/or rows of substation panels while maintaining electrical isolation. The device receives TTL HCMOS or fiber signals and regenerates simultaneously on four channels over either TTL or Fiber. Balanced and isolated inputs and outputs provide excellent noise immunity.

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The PTP Translator is a compact DIN-rail mount device that translates PTP (default, power and telecommunications profiles) to legacy time codes such as IRIG-B, DCF77 or user defined pulses. The PTP Translator enables you to migrate to PTP without having to incur the expense of replacing all your equipment that doesn’t support PTP.

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The PRPTP Translator is a compact DIN-rail mount device that translates PTP (Default, Power, and Telecommunications Profiles) to legacy time codes such as IRIG-B. The PRPTP translator connects directly into a PRP enabled network, reducing the requirement for a RED box. The PRPTP translator enables you to migrate to PTP and Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) networks whilst leveraging the benefits of network redundancy over an Ethernet Backbone, as well as the sub microsecond precision and redundancy capabilities of PTPv2 (IEEE1588v2).

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The TSC 100 is a compact & accurate substation clock with sub-microsecond timing accuracy that is used to synchronize Intelligent Electronic Devices in the power industry, or any other applications where timing is a critical aspect, and offers optional NTP/PTPv2 (IEEE1588v2) support.

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The IRIG-B Analyzer decodes and validate your IRIG-B timing signals. With multilevel signal support, the IRIG-B Analyzer enables accurate on-site fault diagnosis through a hand-held, rugged, portable and battery operated instrument. For even more diagnostic power, graph your IRIG-B timing signals with ScopeApp, the IRIG-B oscilloscope application software. Put the enhanced processor and screen of your smartphone to work through Tekron IRIG-B Analyzer.

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Founded in 1980, Stanford Research Systems Inc. (SRS) is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of high performance test equipment, with many firsts throughout its history.

SRS products are extensively used in Research and Industrial applications worldwide.

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Over the years, PTF has developed a comprehensive portfolio of time and frequency synchronization solutions, complemented by a wide range of ancillary products tailored to meeting performance requirements at reasonable cost. Although the company offers a wide range of, standard products, new requirements are enthusiastically embraced, resulting in an ever expanding capability.

The GlobalTymeTM2, Single or Redundant GPS Receiver, introduces a new level of advanced capability. With it's extraordinary stability and highly flexible approach, this unit provides numerous input source options, the latest updates in industry standard protocols, and comes ready to accept a Galileo receiver engine. Available in both 1U and 2U versions, the GlobalTyme 2TM unit can be configured as a high performance frequency standard, comprehensive time standard, or both.

The 1226 Auto Switch, represents the next generation of redundancy switching that includes 3 channels total of RF, and/or Digital, and/or Time Code, Auto Switching, and a full Ethernet/RS232 remote monitoring/control interface designed with the same look and feel as the ptf range of GPS frequency and time standards. In addition to the auto switching capability, the ptf 1226 delivers up to 36 channels of RF, Digital or Time Code frequency and/or timing references to critical applications such as Satellite Communications, Broadcasting, WiMax and others.

The 1203C Broadband RF Distribution Amplifier, provides high performance frequency references for laboratory or system use. The ptf 1203C provides 12 separate outputs, and insure maximum isolation between individual output signals. In most applications the phase noise capability of the ptf 1203C will outperform the input signal performance to such a degree that no additive phase noise will be noticeable on the outputs.

The 4210A Rubidium Frequency Standard is a unique solution for providing a highly stable, low phase noise, frequency reference for applications requiring atomic reference stability performance. The instrument contains a high performance rubidium module, with an extended life design, and very low aging rate, with high quality OCXO o/p for low phase noise. For even better long term stability the unit will accept a 1PPS input that can be derived from a reference such as caesium or GPS.

The 3203A GlobalTyme™ Multi Function GPS Receiver provides extraordinary stability in a highly flexible approach. Available in different versions (SAASM, Airborne, Mobile), the GlobalTyme™ can be configured as a high performance frequency standard, a comprehensive time standard or both, with a choice of local oscillator options (TCXO, OCXO, Ultra Low Noise, Rubidium & High Performance Rubidium).

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GPSPATRON is a pure engineering company that offer practical solutions in mitigating the threats of GNSS spoofing, jamming, and signal quality analysis. With a world that is heavily dependent on Global Navigational Satellite Systems (GNSS), it is important that the integrity of the signals, especially location and time accuracy, remain uncompromised. There are 4 billion of GNSS receivers in various applications around the world that are highly susceptible to GNSS signals quality degradation.

The GP-Probe TGE2 is designed to protect time servers (PNT) against a GNSS threat such as cutting-edge intentional spoofing, jamming, ionospheric scintillation, system errors, for example. An embedded PPS phase error measurement function enables the reliable monitoring of the time server’s health. The GP-Probe, in conjunction with the GP-Cloud, allows developing a robust and resilient clock synchronization system for critical infrastructure.

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