VCL-2486-G, GPS Receiver: Time Distribution Unit

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VCL-2486-G, GPS Receiver: Time Distribution Unit

The VCL-2486-G, GPS Receiver, Time Distribution Unit is designed to provide up to 16 outputs of Pulse and / or NMEA-0183 and / or IRIG-B (mix and match). It is locked to a GPS / GNSS Reference to provide time synchronization to private networks such as Railways and Metro (ticketing and platforms) networks, Airports and Air-Traffic Control facilities, Electric Sub-Stations, Power Distribution and Transmission companies, Oil and Gas Utilities, ISPs and Cable TV networks as well as to Campus networks. The VCL-2486-G is a compact and cost-effective solution to provide up to 16 outputs of 1PPS or NMEA-0183 or IRIG-B.

GPS / GNSS Receiver 16 x IRIG-B Outputs IRIG-B, 1PPS and NMEA

Features and Highlights:

Multi service platform - User selectable output modules
Up to 9 User selectable output modules (Add any 4 output cards, in any combination Please specify in order)

Up to 16 x IRIG-B Un-Modulated outputs (RS422 - Terminal Block)
Up to 16 x IRIG-B Un-Modulated outputs (RS232 - Terminal Block)
Up to 16 x IRIG-B Un-Modulated outputs (BNC)
Up to 16 x IRIG-B Modulated outputs (BNC)
Up to 16 x 1 PPS outputs (BNC)
Up to 16 x 10MHz outputs (BNC)
Up to 8 x NMEA-0183 outputs (RJ45)
Up to 4 x 1PPS optical outputs (ST)
Up to 4 x IRIG-B optical outputs (ST)

<100ns Accuracy when locked with GNSS (GPS/GLONASS)
Leap Second Correction Support
DC or AC Power Supply options.

Core unit / Chassis

Core Unit	Number of Interfaces	Connector
GPS or GNSS (GPS + GLONASS)	1	TNC
Input Power Supply DC (24V/48V/110 to 220) AC (100V AC to 240V AC, 50/60Hz)	1	2 Pin DC Power Connector 3 Pin AC Power Connector IEC60320
Output interface cards	Up to 4	User Selectable

GPS/GNSS Receiver Specifications:

50 Channel GPS Receiver/ 72 Channel GNSS Receiver
GPS L1 frequency, C/A Code Receiver
Tracks up to 12 / 24 satellites in GPS / GNSS mode
Synchronizing Time: Hot Start (1 sec.), Warm Start (28 sec.) and Cold Start (28 sec.)
GPS Signal: Tracking and Navigation: -162 dBm
Accuracy of Time-Pulse Signal referenced to GPS: ± 30ns
Accuracy of Time-Pulse Signal referenced to GNSS: ± 20ns
Accuracy of Time-Pulse Signal referenced to GPS/GNSS: ± 15ns (compensated)

Antenna Specifications:

Antenna Type: Active
Frequency Band: 1575.42 MHz
Antenna Gain: -30dB
VSWR: <2.0 Max, 1.0 Typical
Operating temperature: -20C to +65C
Reverse Polarity Protection

Synchronization Inputs:

1 x GPS (TNC)

Management and Monitoring:

USB Serial Port
English Text CLI commands

Power Supply Options:

AC (100V AC to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz) or
DC (24V DC, 48V DC, 110V DC to 220V DC)

Power Consumption:

<10W at ambient (steady state 24°C)

Regulatory Compliance:

RoHS, CE Marking
Complies to IEEE and IEC standards
Transportation ETS 300 019 Class 2.3

Standards & Compliance:

IEC - EMC – Certified to EN 55022: 2005 / CISPR 22, EN 55024:2005, IEC 61000-4-2
CE – 2001/95/EC, 2006/95/EC, EN60950-1, EN61000-6-2, EN61000-6-4
FCC – FCC Part 15 B Class A: Conducted Emission test on Power Line
FCC Part 15 B Class A: Radiated Emission >1 GHz FCC, 6 GHz, on Power Line

Available Interfaces:

2488	4 Port x Unmodulated, 50 Ohms IRIG-B Interfaces (BNC F Connector)
2482-P	4 Port x 1PPS, 50 Ohms (BNC F connector) Interfaces
2727-P	1 Port x 1PPS (Optical, Transmitter, 820nm, ST, Tx) interface
2480	4 Port x Modulated IRIG-B (BNC F Connector) interfaces
2444-485	4 Port x Unmodulated IRIG-B [RS485 / RS422] interfaces (8X2 M Terminal Block)
2447-232	4 Port x Unmodulated IRIG-B [RS232] interfaces (8X2 M Terminal Block)
2482-M	4 Port x 10MHz interfaces (BNC F connector)
2727-I	1 Port x IRIG-B (Optical, Transmitter 820nm, ST, Tx) interfaces
2485-N	- 2 Port x NMEA (RJ45 F Connector) and - 2 Port x 1PPS (BNC F Connector) Card (4 Cards (Max) per Chassis)

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Other Related Products:
VCL-2486-M, 1:16 Pulse + NMEA Multiplexer VCL-2486-I, 1:16 IRIG-B Distribution Unit VCL-2728, 1PPS / IRIG-B over Optical Fiber Distribution Solution VCL-3086, IRIG-B to NTP Time Server GPS / GNSS, Primary Reference Clocks (ITU-T G.811) GPS / GNSS NTP Time Server NTP to IRIG-B, PTP to IRIG-B GPS to IRIG-B, GPS to 1PPS Servers PTP IEEE-1588v2 Grandmaster, PTP Slave, PTP Transparent Clock Time Distribution, IRIG-B, 1PPS, RS-232 / RS-485

Valiant Communications is an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 10001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 45001:2018 certified equipment manufacturer.

GPS / GNSS Time Servers Time Distribution Unit

VCL Products > GPS to IRIG-B, GPS to 1PPS Servers > VCL-2486-G, GPS Receiver: Time Distribution Unit

Features and Highlights:

Core unit / Chassis

GPS/GNSS Receiver Specifications:

Antenna Specifications:

Synchronization Inputs:

Management and Monitoring:

Power Supply Options:

Power Consumption:

Regulatory Compliance:

Standards & Compliance:

Available Interfaces:

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