Multiple outputs subject to interference, fading, satellite failure and other influences that could NMEA/Kinemetrics / Truetime serial cause the GPS 500 to generate erroneous time and/or date information and, under protocol output some conditions, could prevent it from...
Prior to plugging in your clock, unscrew the two screws at the Outputs SMPTE Time Code back of the GPS 500 and gently pull it out to expose the circuit SMPTE, EBU, 24, 25 or 30 FPS board.
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0 = No PPS output if GPS unlocked 11 = reserved 1 = PPS output will be from processor Note: Seven (7) IRIG expressions can be output by other Masterclock if GPS unlocked. generators, but GPS500 will output only these 3: toy = time of year.
LED POWER INDICATOR AND GPS LOCK STATUS The small green light on the faceplate of the GPS 500 is your LED power indicator. After applying power the following indications will be visible.
BASIC ANTENNA INCLUDED Your GPS 500 package comes complete with a basic antenna. If a cable extension is required, lengths up to 500 feet with pre-amplified antennas are available Above: The basic antenna that comes with from Masterclock.
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A variation on the roof antenna is the GPS Down/Up converter used for very long cable runs. This is a special GPS antenna that receives the GPS signal and down www.masterclock.com Tel: 636-724-3666 Fax: 636-724-3776 GPS500 User Manual – Rev E – 2020.04.14...
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Note that some window glazing treatments may reduce or block the GPS signals, preventing the time server from acquiring the time. www.masterclock.com Tel: 636-724-3666 Fax: 636-724-3776 GPS500 User Manual – Rev E – 2020.04.14 2484 W Clay St, St Charles, MO 63301...
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In addition, fiber optics provide several other significant network advantages, including simplified network design, ease of installation, and immunity from EMI/RFI and lightning. www.masterclock.com Tel: 636-724-3666 Fax: 636-724-3776 GPS500 User Manual – Rev E – 2020.04.14 2484 W Clay St, St Charles, MO 63301...
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Provided you know the length of the total cable, the cable delay can be accounted for and the timing accuracy maintained. www.masterclock.com Tel: 636-724-3666 Fax: 636-724-3776 GPS500 User Manual – Rev E – 2020.04.14 2484 W Clay St, St Charles, MO 63301...
Inputs/Outputs and Switches Diagram www.masterclock.com Tel: 636-724-3666 Fax: 636-724-3776 GPS500 User Manual – Rev E – 2020.04.14 2484 W Clay St, St Charles, MO 63301...
LIMITED WARRANTY The following Masterclock, Inc. Product Warranty extends only to the original purchaser. Masterclock warrants every GPS 500 against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from date of sale. If Masterclock receives notice of...
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Technical Support remedies. support@masterclock.com HARDWARE REPAIR SERVICE You may return your GPS 500 to MC for repair service at any time. First, however, please contact the factory at 1-636-724-3666 for a return authorization. www.masterclock.com Tel: 636-724-3666 Fax: 636-724-3776 GPS500 User Manual –...
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