GPS Synchro Timer Cricket

Description

A synchronization system based on UTC time reception from the GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite system with microsecond-level precision.

Practically an infinite number of “Synchro Cricket” devices, without physical connection to each other and anywhere on Earth’s surface, can activate any device through their output with a time deviation among all of them less than one millisecond.

Applications

  • Turn on/off continuously or pulsed, with or without established sequences, lights, lasers, beacons or lighting systems placed at great distances from each other but requiring absolute synchronization
  • Precisely synchronize events that must have the same precision at “start”
  • Perpetually accurate clock
  • Route recorder when installed on moving vehicle (viewable on Google Earth)

Features

  • Usable at any point on Earth with the same precision and reliability
  • Receives information from 20 GPS satellites simultaneously
  • “Open collector” synchronization output with current limitation
  • Auxiliary relay output
  • RS232 serial interface for parameter setting and operating modes
  • Sends exact time to connected devices
  • NMEA string extraction for GPS tracking software
  • Parameter saving on flash memory
  • Integrated internal thermometer
  • Logging on internal microSD card up to 2GB
  • Optional alphanumeric display for time and GPS data visualization
  • Sound scanning of seconds 54-58 and 00 every minute (optional)
  • Active antenna connector (magnetic base antenna included)

Technical Specifications

  • In case of GPS signal loss: deviation < 2ms after 24 hours
  • Power supply range: 12-60 Vdc
  • Temperature range: -20°C ~ +70°C
  • Consumption: < 3W
  • Mounting: DIN rail for electrical panel
  • Dimensions: 53 x 90 x 60mm
  • Optional time offset for DCF77 compatibility