ESE ES-185A GPSDO 10Mhz GPS Time Receiver SMPTE/EBU IRIG-B TC90 Timecode Clock [Used]

Tested/Guaranteed • Fully Working • 10MHz/1KHz Output Options • GPS Satellite Master Clock Receiver • Very Good Cosmetic Condition • SMPTE/EBU IRIG-B TC89 TC90 Timecode Outputs • Test Antenna Included

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Lightly uuUsed, in very good cosmetic condition and fully working. This 'K' variant unit has the optional 10Mhz and 1KHz outputs installed. The original 8 Channel Motorola Oncore GPS receiver has been replaced with a $260 modern replacement from ublox which is much quicker to achieve sync to GPS and which will provide an accurate date beyond 2037. The internal lead acid back up battery is also new at the time of listing, but its longevity cannot be guaranteed as it may discharge between listing and eventual shipment. Replacements however are very affordable.

These clocks are configured by means of a small control application (https://www.ese-web.com/ftp/esegps.exe) that runs under Windows 32/64bit and which communicates via a straight-through serial cable (not included). So please only purchase this if you have a PC with a serial port and cable which you can use to set up the date, timezone offset, cable length etc. You may need to run the config application when you first power up the unit before it will show the correct time and/or date, or before it will achieve sync. If required I can send the buyer the control application via email. The included antenna is basic and is included to allow you to test the unit immediately upon receipt. For a proper installation, a durable external weatherproof antenna is highly recommended. Almost any of the generic 5V conical type antennae with a gain of 26dB or more should suffice. This is a 115V AC device. No unpictured cables, accessories or documents are included. No printed manual is included but a copy may be downloaded here ( https://www.prostudioconnection.net/0912/ESE_ES-185A_User_Manual.pdf) if required.

Description

The ES-185A is a GPS Master Clock/Time Code Generator. The unit receives accurate time and date information from Global Positioning System satellites and supplies this data to the user in a variety of forms. An 8-channel receiver is employed, although reception of only one is required for time data to be output. ESE's ES-185A offers an accuracy of better than 10nS.

More details may be obtained from the User Manual at
https://www.prostudioconnection.net/0912/ESE_ES-185A_User_Manual.pdf

Features

• NEW 8-Channel ublox GPS Receiver
• ESE, SMPTE/EBU, IRIG-B, RS-232 Time Code outputs
• 1 PPS (pulse-per-second) output
• Front Panel nine digit .56" yellow LED display
• Indoor Generic Mag Mount Antenna and 16 foot cable.
• Time Zone Offset
• Configuration via RS-232
• Battery backup (battery condition not warrantied, please assume that replacement will be necessary)
• GPS Lock LED Indicator and TTL output