Time Sync Module

Time Sync Module

A-TSM/B

The Time Sync module provides Precision Time Protocol (PTP - Grand Master) and NTP Time services. This enables precision time synchronization for Logix Controllers and HMI systems. It can also provide GPS position and velocity data. The module uses an on-board GPS receiver to provide accurate time and position information.

Because the module is stand-alone and connects to various devices over an Ethernet network the module can be placed as close as possible to the antenna position removing the need for costly low-loss coaxial cables that was traditionally needed to connect the GPS antenna to the module. The on-board GPS receiver also provides velocity and odometer reading allowing the user to implement the module in various vehicle and tracking applications. The GPS accuracy information provided allows the user/controller to make calculated decision when looking at the position, velocity, or odometer information.

A built-in webserver provides detailed diagnostics of system configuration and operation, including the display of GPS time, position, and velocity without the need for any additional software.

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Features and Benefits

  • Support for Legacy PLC5/SLC time synchronization
  • 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) master
  • 1588 PTP Network Transport UDP or IEEE802.3
  • Network Time Protocol (NTP) master or slave
  • High accuracy time synchronization (onboard GPS receiver)
  • Isolated GPS Receiver
  • Position, Velocity and odometer readings

Configuration

The Slate Configuration Utility software is used for configuration and troubleshooting of the module. The stand-alone configuration utility allows users to define the setup and configuration of the Time Sync module, connections with controllers and devices.

Specifications

EtherNet/IP Network

Specification

Description

Connector

RJ45

Conductors

CAT5 STP/UTP

ARP Connections

Max 20

TCP Connections

Max 20

CIP Connections

Max 10

Communication Rate

10/100 Mbps

Duplex Mode

Full / Half

Auto-MDIX Support

Yes

GPS

Specification

Rating

Antenna Port

SMA-Female

Supported Constellations

GPS / QZSS, GLONASS, SBAS, BeiDou

Velocity Accuracy

0.05 m/s

Heading Accuracy

0.3 degrees

Horizontal Position Accuracy

2.5 m (Autonomous) 2.0 m (SBAS)

Accuracy of Time Pulse Signal

60 ns

Altitude Limit

50,000 m

Velocity Limit

500 m/s

GPS Antenna

Specification

Rating

Antenna Connector

SMA-Male

Cable Length

3 m

Cable Type

RG174

Antenna Type

Active

Active Gain

27dB (Typical)

Noise Figure

1.5 (Maximum)

Voltage

2.7 to 5.5 VDC

Temperature

-35 to +85 °C

1588 PTP / NTP

Specification

Rating

NTP support (PC time synchronization)

Yes

1588 PTP Grandmaster support

Yes

1588 PTP Management Support

Yes

1588 PTP End-to-End (E2E) Delay Mechanism Support

Yes

1588 PTP Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Delay Mechanism Support

Yes

1588 PTP / NTP GPS clock source support

Yes

1588 PTP Holdover reporting support

Yes

1588 PTP Network Transport

IPv4 UDP IEEE802.3

Legacy Device Time Synchronization

Specification

Rating

Allen-Bradley PLC5 time synchronization

Yes

Allen-Bradley SLC time synchronization

Yes

Modbus Device register updating

Yes

Legacy Device Auto Time Zone support

Yes

Hardware

Specification

Rating

Power Supply

Input: 10 to 32 VDC, (80 mA @ 24VDC)

Power Consumption

1.9 W

Dimensions (H x W x D)

101.0 x 22.5 x 120.0 mm

Connector

3-way terminal

Conductors

24 to 18 AWG

Enclosure Rating

IP20, NEMA/UL Open Type

Temperature

-20 to 70 °C

Humidity

0 to 95% RH, non-condensing

Earth Connection

Yes, terminal based

Emissions

IEC61000-6-4

ESD Immunity

EN 61000-4-2

Radiated RF Immunity

IEC 61000-4-3

EFT/B Immunity

IEC 61000-4-4

Surge Immunity

IEC 61000-4-5

Conducted RF Immunity

IEC 61000-4-6

Certifications

UL/cUL; Class1, Div 2 238.99 kB Last Modified 01/25/2024
ODVA Certification 35.26 kB Last Modified 09/28/2020
ATEX Letter of Conformity 248.50 kB Last Modified 05/12/2022
Korean KC Registration 278.63 kB Last Modified 03/09/2023
CE Declaration of Conformity (CE, UKCA, RoHS, UL) 339.65 kB Last Modified 01/26/2024