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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.

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