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TCR1000
Overview
TCR1000 - Time Code Reader PCI Card
The TCR1000 from Masterclock is a universal voltage time code reader plug-in style card for both 3.3V and 5V PCI busses on IBM-PC compatible computer systems. The card is designed to synchronize time in a PC or Server from a master time code reference. In addition, it can be used as a SMPTE or IRIG-B/B1 linear time code (LTC) reader under software control. The reader is compatible with 24/25/30 fps NDF (Non Drop Frame) SMPTE linear time code, as well as IRIG-B pulse-width time code format and the IRIG-B(1) 1 kHz amplitude modulated time code format. Time code is detected automatically. Optional software provides an NTP reference for your network.
Technical
- Universal voltage time code reader plug-in style card for both 3.3V
and 5V PCI busses •
- Provides accurate time to PCs and servers for precise
syncronization in embedded system
- References time codes IRIG-B, IRIG-B1, SMPTE 12M, 309M,
24/25/30 fps (non-drop frame formats only)
- Allows millisecond synchronization accuracy
- Microsecond accuracy achievable through API development
- Fully configurable time zone and daylight saving time offsets
- Detects time code type and sets time code level automatically
- LED status indicator
Specifications
Time Code Inputs
- SMPTE (30/25/25 fps - non-drop frame only) to Leitch Date Encoding Standard
- IRIG-B pulse width coded (unmodulated) DC, IEEE 1344 Standard
- IRIG-B(1) 1 kHz Amplitude Modulated, IEEE 1344 Standard
Connectors
- BNC connector for time code input
- Optional 3 pin positive locking, right angle pin header for time code input
Physical
- Half-height card
- Length: 6.6 in (167.6 mm)
- Height: 2.5 in (63.6 mm)
Holdover Accuracy
- With loss of power or time reference synchronization, device reverts to an internal battery-backed real-time clock chip with accuracy of ± 1min/year or <165ms per day
Configuration and Software
- MCRSET utility for configuration and status
- MCRSYNC service automatically keeps PC clock synchronized
- DLL with documented API
- Software runs as a service under Windows XP/7/Server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016
Options
- TCRSync-NTP software provides NTP reference for heterogeneous operating systems on an Ethernet LAN
Operating Parameters
- Temperature: 0 to 60°C
- Humidity: Up to 90% (non-condensing)
Compliance
- FCC, CE Marked, ROHS, ANSI
System Requirements
- Supports: Windows XP (32bit) /7/8/10 (32 & 64 bit)
- Supports: Windows Server 2003 R2/2008 R2/2010/2012/2016/2019
- Windows OS requires Net Framework 4.0 and Windows Visual Studios C++ to be installed
Ordering information
There are a range of options available. Please contact Sarsen to discuss your project requirements.