Arbiter Systems 1088B GPS Atomic Clock Time Receiver LCD Display IRIG-B Timecode [Used]

( 366068778350) )

$473.00 ~~$692.00~~ (1 available in stock)

Tested/Guaranteed • Fully Working • UPDATED ublox GPS Receiver • Correct DATE and Time • 4 IRIG-B Outputs • TCXO • LCD Display • Atomic Clock Time Receiver • Test Antenna Included

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Introduction

Here's a lightly used GPS disciplined master clock unit with IRIG-B and Serial outputs, that's in very good cosmetic condition. This one is the 'B' variant which boasts an LCD time/status display. A factory-fresh latest-generation high sensitivity GPS module has just been installed and this achieves sync to GPS within seconds of power up (with a good antenna). The new GPS receiver will show the correct date beyond 2040. The receiver has the Option 28 Power System Time, Frequency, and Phase Monitor installed, but the interconnection cable is not included so I have not tested this function, although I have no reason to believe that it is not working as it should. The unit comes with a basic indoor antenna so it will acquire time for you right out of the box (when the antenna has a clear view of the sky when placed outdoors - indoor performance by a window is not guaranteed). The included antenna is intended to get you started and to allow you to check out the unit the day it arrives. A weatherproof external antenna with a full view of the sky is recommended for a permanent installation and for achieving the highest level of time accuracy as the unit will need to track 4+ satellites to achieve this - and I usually have some listed separately that would be ideal. Feel free to ask if you need a recommendation. Alternatively you can choose your own antenna as any 5V L1 antenna should work well. The photos show the actual item for sale.

Important...
This item includes an updated GPS card to replace the now-obsolete model originally installed by the factory.

There's a reason why you can find a lot of Arbiter GPS clocks being sold cheaply. That's because nearly all have failed GPS receiver cards that are reporting the wrong date (ie. nearly 20 years in the past). Sadly most other sellers somehow neglect to mention this in their enthusiasm to sell you a failed device. For the buyer, there's nothing more disappointing than finding after you've gone to all the trouble of rigging up your outdoor GPS antenna that the "precision" clock you just bought can't even show the right date. So before you buy a clock elsewhere, ask the seller for a photo of their clock showing the correct date and time.

Description

Leading the precision time clock industry, Arbiter's top-of-the-line Model 1088B offers unprecedented accuracy, flexibility, and reliability for applications in precision timing.

Model 1088B delivers GPS timing accuracy of 100 ns rms from UTC/USNO. Typical performance is less than 40 ns RMS.

Full details may be obtained from the User Manual at
https://www.prostudioconnection.net/1312/Arbiter_1088_manual.pdf

Features

Highest accuracy, < 40 ns RMS typical; < 100 ns worst case
Four user configurable BNC connectors supporting multiple output functions including IRIG-B modulated, 1 PPS, Programmable Pulse, IRIG-B Modified Manchester (IEEE 1344) and more.
Two Form C (SPDT) fail-safe relays, locked and jumper selectable
Two Event Inputs (Channel A and B) included
IEEE C37.118 compliant for Synchrophasor use.