Time Synchronisation

Why use GPS time synchronisation?

Time synchronisation is a core component to reliable automation, fault analysis and recording in the power industry.

Without accurate timestamps between fault records in individual IED's, it can be extremely difficult to determine the true sequence of events after the fault. Without constant synchronisation, the different IED's internal clocks can lead to microseconds of difference per day.

This is where GPS time synchronisation comes in. Only GPS time synchronsation can give you cheap, easy to manage, reliable, sub-millisecond time synchronisation.

TEKRON offer high quality, reliable GPS time synchronisation solutions,designed and assembled in New Zealand. They have a proven track record both here, and around the world.

Find out more about time synchronisation (PDF)

TCG 01-E GPS Clock The Tekron TCG 01-E provides a sub-microsecond time synchronisation solution with outputs that are electrically isolated. Remote engineering access is provided by Ethernet interface. The TCG 01-E is designed for synchronsing multiple industrial control and SCADA devices, including protection relays and remote telemetry units. Options include: NTP server output PTP precision time protocol More info on the TCG 01-E
TCG 02-E GPS Clock The Tekron TCG 02-E is based on the TCG 01-E, but with its full 19" rack enclosure features an even wider range of output options and single or dual redundant power supply inputs. The second power supply can be a different voltage, allowing for example the clock to be powered from the 110V and 48Vdc supplies found in most substations. A 230Vac input option (using IEC 320 connectors) is also now available.The TCG 02-E is designed for synchronsing multiple industrial control and SCADA devices, including IEC 61850 protection relays, remote telemetry units and E1/T1 transmission equipment. Options include: 1 or two Ethernet ports, with optional NTP or PTP output T1/E1 time signal outputs More info on the TCG 02-E
NTS 01 Network Time Server The Tekron NTS 01 GPS Network Time Server provides an economic network time synchronisation solution (NTP) with excellent timing accuracy (to within 1 millisecond of UTC). It is designed for synchronsing industrial control and SCADA networks over Ethernet. More info on the NTS 01
TTM 01-E GPS Clock The TekTime TTM 01-E is designed for synchronising industrial control and SCADA equipment, including protection relays and remote telemetry units. It is an economic time synchronisation solution with excellent timing accuracy (sub-microsecond to UTC).Remote engineering access is provided by Ethernet interface. Options include: NTP server output PTP precision time protocol More info on the TekTime TTM 01-E
MOFR Signal Repeater MOFR are compact DIN-rail-mounted signal repeater units that convert time sync signals from copper or fibre input to copper and fibre output, providing electrical isolation between equipment being synchronised. This allows signals from one time source to be distributed throughout a facility without fear of noise or ground potential rise problems. More info on MOFR Download the MOFR 01Application Guide (PDF)

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