GPS TIME SYNCHRONIZATION EQUIPMENT

SYNTIME

Features

Applications

n GPS Time and Frequency reference

n SCADA

n Built in NCO. Provides additional redundancy using OCXO or TCXO

n Energy Management System

n 2048 KHz, E1 output for communication Networks

n Dynamic Demand Management System

n Time signals in IRIG B/E, RS-232, MODBUS (RS-485)

n Energy Meters - HT Consumers & Feeders

n 10 / 100 MBPS NTP / SNTP output

n ABT / Boundary meters

n Sleek and small 1U footprint

n Disturbance Recorders

n Isolated and protected interfaces

n Event Loggers

n Fibre Optic outputs

n Load Dispatch Centre

n Large size Remote Display Unit

nSNMP output for remote monitoring

Technical Specifications: Syntime

Antenna
n Configuration
n Antenna Type
n Gain
n Coverage
n Operating temp
n Environmental

Computer Interface
: Single (Standard)
: Dual redundant (Optional)
: Active
: 353 dB
: 360 Azimuth: 0 to 90 Elevation
: -40 to +85C
: All weather water proof

n Outputs
n Satellite Tracking
n Acquisition Time

: Single (Standard)
: Dual redundant (Optional)
: PPS, Time, Position & Frequency
: 12 Channels, C/A code
: Cold < 45s
: Warm < 38s
: Hot < 5s
: Re acquisition <0.5s

: 2 Nos front panel (optional)

: 2 Nos front panel (optional)

Pulse Signals
n Pulse Per Second
n Accuracy
n Pulse width

GPS Receiver
n Configuration

n RS-232
n USB

n Pulse out puts

n Connector

: 1 x 250 V, 0.2 A, SPST: PFC Solid state relay

: 1x Isolated TTL
: < 100 ns rms
: 250 mS 20mS
(100 mS to 250 mS)
: 4-PPS, PPM, PPHH, PPH and PPD
(all 4 ports can be field configured
for any pulse)
: Euroterminal, Twistedpair

Time Code Signals

n IRIGB
n Connector

: AM & PWM
: 75E coax for both
(IRIG E instead of IRIG B Optional)

External Clock input (Optional)

n Frequency
n E1 clock

Serial Time signals

: 1- 20MHz (Factory set)

: Coax 75E
: 2048 KHz, HDB3 coding
: Coax 75E or TP-120E

n Modbus on RS-485
n Connector
n Content
n Ethernet Port
n Connector
n Protocol

Event Input
n External
n Connector

: Isolated, TTL/ 5V CMOS

: Euro terminal, two wire

User Interface
n LCD Display
n Status LEDs
n Keys
n Alarm contacts

: 20 x 2 Alphanumeric
: 4- GPS, NTP, RTC, Power
: 3-Up, Down and Enter
: SPST- 125 VAC, 0.3A
R

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: 1 x Broadcast mode
: Euroterminal or DB9
: Time, position, status (customisable)
(RS-232 instead of RS-485-optional)
: 2 x 10/100Mbps
: RJ45
: NTP / SNTP (SNMP optional)

UNIT

Front View

Rear View

Optical Ports ( Optional)

No of Ports
n Type
n Connector
n Fiber
n Range

:
:
:
:
:

Compliance

1 x Pulse, 1 x IRIGB PWM

IR LED 820 nm
SC / ST simplex
62.5/125um, Graded
up to 1500mtrs

Safety
ESD

Radiated Immunity

Radiated Emission:
EFT
Cold
Dry Heat
Shock Test

Damp heat

Vibration

n
n

Mechanical
n

Enclosure

Size
Weight
compliance

n
n

:
:
:
:
:

1U, 19 rack mountable

Rear entry, customizable back panel
44 H x 443 W x 270 D mm
5Kg (Max)
IP20

Standard
Custom

Power

Configuration
Software

Antenna
Mounting assy
n Power Cord
n Mating connectors
n Software
n Documents
(Cables and connectors
n

: AC 90 to 260V, 47-63Hz or DC 130V to 370V

: 110V DC, 48V DC, 24V DC or any other
(Custom requirements need to be confirmed)
: < 30 W

: 1 for each antenna

: 1(2mts)
: 1 set
: 1 CD
: User manual, test reports
extra as per installation requirements)

Optional Accessories

BCS Software
n

IEC 60950
IEC 61000-4-2,Contact 4KV
(Lvl 2); Air 8KV(Lvl 3)
IEC 61000-4-3; 3V/m,
80 MHz to 1000 MHz. (Lvl 2)
EN55022 Class A
: IEC 61000-4-4; 1KV (Lvl 2)
: IEC 60068-2-1; -253C, 72Hrs
: IEC 60068-2-2; +70 2C, 72 Hrs
: IEC 60255-21-2;
: 30g, Half sine,11ms-3 x 6 Shocks
: IEC 60068-2-30;+402C, 2cycles
(48Hrs-Off Condition)
: IEC60068-2-6 ; 10-150-10 Sweep,
: 4 mm P to P/2.2g, 1 octave/min,1hr
: Each in 3 axis and both directions

Standard Accessories:

Power Supply
n

:
:
:
:
:

: Windows based

n
n
n
n

Remote Receiver
IRIG B AM Hub
IRIG B PWM Hub
RS-485 Hub
RS-485 to RS-232 converter

300 mm Display
DS
SAN

Remote
Display Unit

100 mm Display
S

ND

SA

REMOTE DISPLAY UNIT

HO.: 15/D-19, Third Main Road, SIPCOT IT Park, Siruseri, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 603 103.
Ph.: 044 - 27470001, 27470003, Telefax: 044 - 27470002.
Delhi: T-74 B, Ground Floor, Krishna Mandir Lane, Khirki Extn, Malaviya Nagar,New Delhi - 110 017.
Ph: 011-29542914.
E-mail: sales@sandsindia.com

Product developement is continuous process - Specification subject to change

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EDITION : 06-15

GPS TIME SYNCHRONIZATION EQUIPMENT

Dual Redundant Configuration - Type 5
SA
ND

DAY Display

230V AC

DAY
DISPLAY

230V AC
R

DD:MM:YYYY Display
S
ND

SYNtime
DAYS

HOURS

MINUTES

SECONDS

GPS TIME SYNCHRONIZER

GPS : Locked
TIME: 16:18:57
Date: 21/08/06
CONFIGURE-SET

GPS LOCK

SYNtime

GPS FAIL
DAYS

RTC ON

TIME CODE GENERATOR

HOURS

MINUTES

SECONDS

GPS TIME SYNCHRONIZER

SA

GPS LOCK

GPS : Locked
TIME: 16:18:57

GPS FAIL

Date: 21/08/06
CONFIGURE-SET

DISTANT VIEW DISPLAY

RTC ON

TIME CODE GENERATOR

HH:MM:SS Display

RS 232 + SNTP + NTP

RS 232 + SNTP + NTP

DS

SAN

DISTANT VIEW DISPLAY

RS 485

SNTP
NTP

COMPARATOR
230V AC

Frequency Display

230 V AC

DS

SAN

FREQUENCY
DISPLAY

Hz

Note: Power supply is 110 - 230 V AC for all the Displays

Features
n
n
n
n
n

n Frequency display derived from 230 V AC supply

n Synchronization software for Server

Overall accuracy better than 1.5 Micro seconds

Dual 10/100 Mbps SNTP / NTP interface
Redundant GPS Receiver Configuration
Stability of internal time base better than 2 ppm
Separate Day, Date & Time Displays

Technical Specification
ANTENNA Model: SS/ANT/03
Type
Power
n Cable
n
n

: 35 dB rooftop Bullet Antenna

: 5 volt, 25 mA
: RG-11 co-axial cable, 50 meters

Optional
n

Remote unit/Signal Booster

: For Distance above 100 meters

GPS RECEIVER Model: SS/GPS/03

GPS Receiver

Special features

L1 frequency, C/A code (1575.42MHz),

8-channel, continuous tracking receiver, 32 correlators
: 95 ns UTC/USNO
n Timing Accuracy
of 1pps output

n
n
n

Cold start
Warm start
Hot start

Memory & RTC Battery

n

Acquisition

Short Circuit Protection

Feed Line Fault Detection

Type
Life

: Lithium 3.5V
: 15000 Hrs with Power-OFF
Self life 10 years when powered

: less than 160 seconds (90%)

: less than 45 seconds (90%)
: less than 20 seconds (90%)

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SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
Antenna A

Antenna B

230V AC

230V AC

NTP Server With Local

Display & Keys

NTP Server With Local

Display & Keys

RS 232 + SNTP + NTP

RS 232 + SNTP + NTP

Day Display
XXX

SNTP
RS 485

Comparator

NTP

Date Display
DD:MM:YYYY

Time Display
HH:MM:SS

230V AC

Frequency Display
XX:XXXHz
SOURCE
230 AC

GPS RECEIVER

SYNtime
DAYS

HOURS

MINUTES

SECONDS

GPS TIME SYNCHRONIZER

GPS : Locked

GPS LOCK

TIME: 16:18:57

GPS FAIL

Date: 21/08/06
CONFIGURE-SET

RTC ON

CONTROL UNIT

PANEL LAYOUT
GPS RECEIVER A

2U

GPS RECEIVER B

2U

COMPARATOR

2U

19

HO.: 15/D-19, Third Main Road, SIPCOT IT Park, Siruseri, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 603 103.
Ph.: 044 - 27470001, 27470003, Telefax: 044 - 27470002.
Delhi: T-74 B, Ground Floor, Krishna Mandir Lane, Khirki Extn, Malaviya Nagar,New Delhi - 110 017.
Ph: 011-29542914.
E-mail: sales@sandsindia.com
Product developement is continuous process - Specification subject to change

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EDITION : 03-13

GPS TIME SYNCHRONIZATION EQUIPMENT

BLOCK DIAGRAM

Features

GPS Antenna - B

GPS Antenna - A

n
Alarm
Contact

Antenna Cable

Antenna Cable

SA

ND

n
REMOTE
DIPLAY UNIT

Dual Redundant GPS / Master

A& B With Comparator

S
REMOTE
DIPLAY UNIT

88:88:88

230V AC

Slave Distribution
Amp

n
n
n
n
n

SA

ND

Signal Line

Signal receiver unit

88:88:88

230V AC

Lightning
Arrester

ND

Lightning
Arrester

SA

Exteral signal from

Existing GPS

REMOTE
DIPLAY UNIT

88:88:88

88:88:88

SA

ND

230V AC

REMOTE
DIPLAY UNIT

n
n

230V AC

Signal Conditioner-1

Signal Conditioner-2

Signal Conditioner-3

Signal Conditioner-4

RS 232 O/P

IRIG-B O/P

NTP/SNTP O/P

NTP O/P

Signal Conditioner-5

Signal Conditioner-6

PULSE O/P

Signal Conditioner-7

BCD O/P

DCF 77

24V DC Supply to all Instrument

Time Reference Applications

n
n

Dual Redundant Power Supply

Wiith Diode O-ring unit

n
n
n

230V AC
Mains / UPS

230V AC
Mains / UPS

Continuous UTC reference, +5.30 hours offset (IST)

IRIG B Time Code output
RS 232 & 485 serial port interface
SNTP & NTP Ethernet Output
Pulse Output
BCD Output
DCF77 Output
Large size Time display
All weather water proof antenna
Synchronization software for Server /PC
Hot Redundant GPS / Master clock with comparator
Redundant power supply with Diode O-ring
Signal conditioner for various outputs

n
n
n
n

SCADA
Energy Management System
Dynamic Demand Management System
Energy Meters - HT Consumers & Feeders
ABT / Boundary meters
Disturbance Recorders
Event Loggers
Numerical relays
Power system protection relays

HO.: 15/D-19, Third Main Road, SIPCOT IT Park, Siruseri, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 603 103.
Ph.: 044 - 27470001, 27470003, Telefax: 044 - 27470002.
Delhi: T-74 B, Ground Floor, Krishna Mandir Lane, Khirki Extn, Malaviya Nagar,New Delhi - 110 017.
Ph: 011-29542914.
E-mail: sales@sandsindia.com

ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company

Product developement is continuous process - Specification subject to change

EDITION : 10-13

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DUAL REDUNDANT GPS ANTENNA

Make
Model No.
n Type
n Power
nOutput Impedance
nFrequency
nGain

: Trimble
: MCS / ANT / 0001
: 35 dB rooftop Helical Antenna
: 5 volt,25 mA (Internal Supply)
: 50 Ohms
: 1575.42MHz +1.023MHz
: 35 dB + 3dB

Noise
: 3.3 dB Maximum(25C + 5C)
Cable Between
Antenna to GPS Receiver : RG11 Co-axial cable

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SLAVE CLOCK

SIGNAL CONDITIONERS

SIGNAL RECEIVER

DS
SAN
REMOTE DISPLAY UNIT

Make
Model No.

: SANDS
: RHMS-100-7S

n
n

LED Display
n Height
n Type
n Digits
Input
Size (L x B x H)
Power
Operating Temp.

:
:
:
:
:
:
:

Optional Inputs

: Ethernet, SNTP

100 mm
Numeric LED
6 (HH:MM:SS)
RS 422 / RS 232 / RS 485
740mm x 65mm x 170mm
AC-85 to 264V / DC-120 to 370V
0
0 - 50 C

B122

Make
Model No.

: SANDS
: MCS/SR/0001

INput

: External Time synch- signal from Existing

GPS Receiver
Output
:Time Synch- signal to Comparator
Supply Voltage : 24 V DC from power supply.
Physical Characteristics
n

:19 rack mountable (2U Height)

(484 mm x 365 mm x 88mm)

Size

DUAL REDUNDANT GPS RECEIVER /

MASTER CLOCK WITH COMPARATOR

POWER SUPPLY UNIT

SLAVE DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER

Make
: SANDS
Model No.
: MCS / GPSMC / 0002
Receiver frequency : 1575.42+1.023MHz
Tracking code
: GPS L1 C/A Code
No.Of channels
: 12 Channel / Parallel Tracking
Tracking method
: Code / Carrier Tracking
Interface
: TTL with accuracy of 1 mic sec
Output data, and rate : NEMA0183,Every Second
Power Supply
: 24V DC Supply
Master Time reference
Input
Output
Front Panel Display
Output from Comparator

: OCXO with stability of 1PPM

: From Redundant GPS Receiver
: RS 232 and 1 PPS to Comparator
: 20x2 LCD Display
: Synchronization Signal to all
Signal Conditioners

Make
Model No.

: SANDS
: MCS/SDA/0001

INput
Output

: Slave Pulse
:4 No Slave Pulse output

Make
Model No.

Supply Voltage : 24 V DC from power supply.

Physical Characteristics
n

Size

Physical Characteristics
n

Size

: SANDS
: MCS / SC / XXXX

Input
Rs232 and PPS from Comparator

:19 rack mountable (1U Height)

(443 mm x 270 mm x 44.5mm)

:19 rack mountable (2U Height)

(484 mm x 365 mm x 88mm)

Outputs
n RS 232 outputs
n IRIG-B outputs
n RS 422/ RS 485 outputs
n SNTP & NTP Ethernet outputs
n NTP
n Pulse output
n BCD output
n DCF77

Make
Model No.
Input Supply
Output

Physical Characteristics
n

Size

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Size

:19 rack mountable (3U Height)

(484 mm x 365 mm x 132mm)

Alarm Contact
n

Input Power supply fail status alarm

Physical Characteristics
n

: SANDS
: MCS/PS/0001
: 2x230V From Main / UPS
: 24V DC Isolated Supply

:19 rack mountable (2U Height)

(484 mm x 365 mm x 88mm)

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IRIG-B TO NTP / SNTP Converter

SIGNAL

IRIG-B TO NTP / SNTP CONVERTER

POWER

Model No

- SPC-20-IN

Input

- IRIG-B

Output

- NTP / SNTP (Max 4 Outputs)

Speed

- 10/100 MBps

Power Supply

- 230V AC/DC (Optional: 24V/48V DC)

Front Panel

- Red LED indication for Power

- Green LED indication for Signal

Back Panel

- Power supply Input (2 pin Phoenix connector)

- Switch,
- Fuse
- BNC connector for IRIG-B Input
- RJ45 Connector for NTP / SNTP Output

Temperature

- 0 to -50C

Humidity

- 95 % at 45C

Mounting

- Panel mounting to suit 19" rack

Dimension

- 484 x 365 x 88 mm (2U)

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NTP to MODBUS TCP Protocol Converters

Model No

- SPC-21-NM

Input

- NTP/SNTP

Output

- MODBUS on TCP

Speed

- 10/100 MBps

Power Supply
Front Panel

- 230V AC/DC (Optional: 24V/48V DC)

- LED indication for Power

Back Panel

- Power supply Input (2 pin Phoenix connector)

- Switch,
- Fuse
- RJ45 connector for NTP / SNTP Input
- RJ45 Connector for MODBUS TCP Output

Temperature

- 0 to -50C

Humidity

- 95 % at 45C

Mounting

- Panel mounting to suit 19" rack

Dimension

- 484 x 365 x 88 mm (2U)

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