IRIG Generator TCG511

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TCG511
Time Code Generator (Eurocard)

Image Zoom		IRIG or AFNOR time code generator with various outputs

Key Features
Time Code Generator (Eurocard)

Unmodulated outputs with TTL, RS232 and RS422 level
Status LED
Time information coded in IRIG-A/B or AFNOR format
Controlled by GPS161/GPS164/GPS167 or PZF511
High accurate sinewave carrier for modulated output
Optional onboard diplexer with 4 outputs

Description
Time Code Generator (Eurocard)

The board TCG511 has been designed for the generation of IRIG and AFNOR standard time codes. Particularly it is intended for operation with the Meinberg GPS receivers and our DCF77 correlation receiver. Apart from the digitally generated amplitude-modulated code the TCG511 also provides the unmodulated DC level shift code. The modulated sine wave carrier and the board's internal time pattern are derived from the radio clock's disciplined oscillator. For special applications, the board can be equipped with a freewheeling oscillator (OCXO or TCXO). Signals required for operation are a synchronous pulse per second signal (PPS), a serial time string at RS232 level, and a 10MHz reference clock as mentioned above.

Characteristics
Time Code Generator (Eurocard)

Status info:	Synchronous state of time code generator indicated by LED
Input signal:	Pulse per second (PPS), active high (TTL level) serial time string (RS232)
Frequency inputs:	10MHz oscillator clock (TTL level)
Unmodulated time code output:	TTL into 50 ohm (active low and active high) RS232 (active low and active high) RS422 Open drain transistor output
Modulated time code output:	AM sine wave signal: IRIG: 3Vpp (MARK), 1Vpp (SPACE) into 50 ohm AFNOR: 2.17Vss (MARK), 0.688Vss (SPACE) into 50 ohm
Generated time codes:	A002: 1000pps, DCLS signal, no carrier, BCD time of year A132: 1000pps, AM sine wave signal, 10 kHz carrier, BCD time of year A003: 1000pps, DCLS signal, no carrier, BCD time of year, SBS time of day A133: 1000pps, AM sine wave signal, 10kHz carrier, BCD time of year, SBS time of day B002: 100pps, DCLS signal, no carrier, BCD time of year B122: 100pps, AM sine wave signal, 1 kHz carrier, BCD time of year B003: 100pps, DCLS signal, no carrier, BCD time of year, SBS time of day B123: 100pps, AM sine wave signal, 1kHz carrier, BCD time of year, SBS time of day B006: 100pps, PWM DC signal, no carrier, BCD time of year, year number ( 0...99 ) B126: 100pps, AM sine wave signal, 1 kHz carrier frequency, BCD time of year, year number ( 0...99 ) B007: 100pps, PWM DC signal, no carrier, BCD time of year, SBS time of day, year number ( 0...99 ) B127: 100pps, AM sine wave signal, 1 kHz carrier frequency, BCD time of year, SBS time of day, year number ( 0...99 ) G002: 10000pps, PWM DC signal, no carrier, BCD time of year G142: 10000pps, AM sine wave signal, 100 kHz carrier frequency, BCD time of year G006: 10000pps, PWM DC signal, no carrier, BCD time of year, BCD year G146: 10000pps, AM sine wave signal, 100 kHz carrier frequency, BCD time of year, BCD year IEEE1344: Code according to IEEE1344-1995, 100pps, AM sine wave signal, 1kHz carrier, BCD time of year, SBS time of day, IEEE1344 expansion for date, time zone, daylight saving and leap second in Control Funktions Segment AFNOR: Code according to NFS-87500, 100pps, AM sine wave signal, 1kHz carrier, BCD time of year, complete date, SBS time of day
Dimensions of the front panel:	4HP/3U (20mm x 128mm)
Electrical connectors:	64 pin rear VG edge connector DIN 41612 BNC connector for the sine wave output available in the frontpanel
Power supply:	+5V DC
Current consumption:	ca. 300mA
Board type:	Eurocard
Board dimensions:	160mm x 100mm , 1,5mm Epoxy
Ambient temperature:	0 ... 50°C / 32 ... 122°F
Humidity:	Max. 85%
Options:	Diplexer for modulated signal, four outputs
RoHS-Status of the product:	This product is fully RoHS compliant
WEEE status of the product:	This product is handled as a B2B category product. In order to secure a WEEE compliant waste disposal it has to be returned to the manufacturer. Any transportation expenses for returning this product (at its end of life) have to be incurred by the end user, whereas Meinberg will bear the costs for the waste disposal itself.