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Model 1093A/B/C
GPS Satellite-Controlled Clock
The Arbiter Systems®, Inc. Model 1093A/B/C GPS Configurable Outputs (1093opt03); High Drive IRIG-B
Satellite-Controlled Clock is a GPS timing source for Outputs (1093opt27); Power System Time, Frequency,
applications not requiring the ultimate 100 ns accuracy of and Phase Monitor (1093opt28); one Form C (SPDT) fail-
our higher-performance models. The Model 1093A/B/C has safe, LOCKED relay (1093opt93) that is compatible with
500 ns worst-case accuracy to meet the requirements of 129 Vdc digital fault recorder inputs; plus many more.
a broad range of applications. The Model 1093A has two An event-capture input is standard, and may be wired
LEDs to monitor operating status. The Model 1093B adds to one of the output connectors or used for synchronizing
an LCD setup/status display and a keyboard. The Model data collection on an external computer via the serial
1093C also includes a large (20 mm or 0.8 in.) LED time port. This input has 1 µs resolution. A programmable-
display. In all versions, twelve receiver channels provide pulse output may be used to generate an output pulse at
optimum performance. the IRIG-B unmodulated or the 1 PPS outputs in addition
Two pluggable terminal strip outputs provide to the AUX OUT on the RS-232 Port.
unmodulated IRIG-B and 1 PPS. A modulated IRIG-B Standard power options include 85 to 264 Vac/110 to
output (1093opt92) is available on a third pluggable 275 Vdc, with either IEC-320 or terminal strip inlet, and
terminal strip output. These outputs have substantial 10 to 60 Vdc with terminal strip inlet. The terminal-strip
drive capability to easily drive multiple loads in parallel. versions have a surge-withstand network designed to
These outputs are configurable to provide other output meet ANSI/IEEE C37.90-1 and IEC801-4 specifications.
signals or an event-capture input. Power configurations may be retrofitted in the field.
The GPS Data Backup Battery is now included in the Also available, the Model 1092A/B/C GPS Satellite-
Model 1093A/B/C. This feature improves acquisition Controlled Clock provides the same performance and
time to as little as 15 seconds after a brief power loss by functionality as the Model 1093A/B/C, but has a small,
supplying constant power to the real-time clock and RAM tabletop chassis and an external (wall-mount) power
in the GPS receiver module. supply.
Other available options include Four Additional
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Model 1093A/B/C Specifications
Receiver Characteristics I/O Configuration
Timing Accuracy
Specifications apply at the 1 PPS output, in the
presence of Selective Availability (SA), as of date of
publication.
UTC/USNO ±500 ns peak; < ±100 ns typical (SA off)
Position Accuracy
10 meters, rms, 90% confidence Optional equipment may be shown
Satellite Tracking Event A Input
Twelve (12) channel, C/A code (1575.42 MHz). One event timer channel with 1 µs resolution is
Receiver simultaneously tracks up to twelve satellites. standard. This function may be driven by the start bit
Results from all tracked satellites are averaged in of a received character on the serial port, or (by
Position-Hold Mode or, with Position-Hold Mode off, internal connection) an external 5 V CMOS/TTL signal
using least-squares estimation. at one of the terminal strip connectors.
Acquisition Programmable Pulse Output
150 seconds typical, cold start One programmable output pulse (by a jumper
15 minutes, 90% confidence, cold start connection) that may be output on a terminal strip
40 seconds, typical, with almanac < 1 month old connector or the AUX OUT pin on either RS-232 Port.
15 seconds, typical, with ephemeris < 4 hours old Four modes:
• Every 1 to 60,000 seconds, starts top of the minute
The GPS Data Backup Battery is included in the Model • Hourly at a specified offset
1093A/B/C. This feature improves acquisition time by • Daily at a specified time of day
supplying constant power to the real-time clock and • One shot at a specified time of year
RAM in the GPS receiver module.
Pulse duration is programmable from 0.01 to 600
seconds, except in one-shot mode, where the output is
Connectors Low prior to the specified time and High thereafter.
Two standard; one IRIG-B Unmodulated and one
1 PPS; bus driver, 5 V CMOS; 10 ohms source I/O Options
impedance; ±75 mA drive capability; pluggable IRIG-B Modulated (1093opt92): bus driver, 4 Vpp, 20 ohms
terminal strip. 400 V, 220 mA, 1 watt power dissipation source impedance; drives a 50-ohm load at 3 Vpp;
open-drain FET drivers can also be fitted; contact pluggable terminal strip
factory Second RS-232 Port (1093opt19): In normal mode,
provides all the same capabilities as the standard RS-
232C serial port except there is no AUX IN line. AUX
OUT provides programmable pulse function at RS-232
levels.
Relay contacts (1093opt93): 1 set, Form C (SPDT) fail-
safe, 0.3 A at 130 Vdc; Locked function.
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Model 1093A/B/C Specifications
Interface Power Requirements
Operator Standard
Display Status LEDs (Models 1093A/B/C) Voltage 85 to 264 Vac, 47 to 440 Hz, 20 VA max.
2 x 20 character supertwist LCD or 110 to 350 Vdc, 15 W maximum
(Models 1093B/C) Inlet IEC-320 with fuse and mating
14 mm (0.56 in.) LED; 9 digits cordset. Specify cordset P01-P10
(Model 1093C) (See page 35)
Functions UTC or local Time
Position: latitude, longitude, altitude General
Receiver and clock status
1 PPS (input) deviation Physical
Event time Size 1 RU rack mount or tabletop; 260 mm
Status LEDs Operate (green) deep FMS. Rack mounts included.
Unlocked (red) 508 x 381x 203 mm (20 x 15 x 8 in.), shipping
Keypad 8 keys; select display functions or Weight 2 kg (4.5 lbs), net
setup menus (1093B/C) 5.5 kg (12 lbs), shipping
Setup Local time offset Antenna 0.75 in. pipe (1 in. - 14 marine) thread
Output code select: Local/UTC Cable Connection: F-type
Daylight Saving Time (Set Summer Time): Size: 77.5 dia. x 66.2 mm (3.05 x 2.61 in.)
Off/On/Auto USA/Auto EUR/Auto CUS Weight: 170 grams (6.0 oz)
Backlight control: On/Off/Auto Antenna Cable RG-6 type, 15 m (50 ft) provided
Event input: Event/1 PPS Weight: 0.69 kg (1.52 lbs) per 15 m
Programmable Pulse setup
Antenna delay Environmental
Out-of-Lock time: 1 to 99 minute(s), Temperature Operating: 0° to +50° C
Off, or Zero Delay (-20° to +70° C typical)
Auto-Survey: On/Off, Survey duration Nonoperating: -40° to +75° C
Position Hold: On/Off, Position Auto/
Manual Humidity Noncondensing
Option Configuration and Setup EMC Radiated susceptibility: passes
Serial port: RS-232 walkie-talkie test
Conducted emissions: power supply
System complies with FCC 20780, Class A
RS-232 1200 to 19200 baud; 7 or 8 data bits; and VDE 0871/6.78 Class A
1 or 2 stop bits; even/odd/no parity Surge withstand capability (SWC),
Male 9-pin D-subminiature power inlet: designed to meet
(TXD, RXD, AUX IN, AUX OUT) ANSI/IEEE C37.90-1 and IEC 801-4
Has Interrogate (normal) and six
Broadcast modes: standard ASCII Certifications and Approvals
(IRIG-J), Vorne large-display,
status/alarm, extended ASCII, CE mark/label and certificate
event data, and ASCII with
time-quality
AUX OUT can provide programmable
pulse function at RS-232 levels
RS-422/485 driver also available;
contact factory
Second RS-232 port available
(1093opt19)
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Model 1093A/B/C Specifications
Options Accessories
Except as noted otherwise, only one I/O Option may Included
be installed. The available options are listed below and
are described in the Options and Accessories section, Description Order No.
see page 32. GPS Antenna, pipe mountable AS0087800
Option Description Order No. 15 m (50 ft) RG-6 Antenna Cable CA0021315
Rack Mount Kit AS0028200
I/O Options
Four Additional Configurable Outputs 1093opt031 Operation Manual AS0035400
Power Cord (see page 35) P01-P10
Second RS-232 Port 1093opt193
Four Configurable Fiber-Optic Outputs 1093opt20A Available
Eight-Channel High-Drive IRIG-B Output 1093opt271 Description Order No.
Power System Time, Frequency GPS Antenna Mounting Kit AS0044600
and Phase Monitor 1093opt28 15 m (50 ft) RG-6 Antenna Cable CA0021315
Four Additional Outputs with Dry 30 m (100 ft) RG-6 Antenna Cable CA0021330
Contact and +25/50 Vdc 1093opt29
45 m (150 ft) RG-6 Antenna Cable CA0021345
Network Time Protocol (NTP) /
Precision Time Protocol (PTP) Server 1088opt34 60 m (200 ft) RG-6 Antenna Cable CA0021360
IRIG-B Modulated Output 1093opt923 75 m (250 ft) RG-6 Antenna Cable CA0021375
Out-of-Lock Relay 1093opt933 21 dB In-Line Preamplifier AS00447002
RS-422/485 Driver 1093opt943 GPS Surge Protector Kit AS0049000
Four BNC Output Connectors Antenna Grounding Block Kit AS0048900
(Parallel to Pluggable Terminal Strip) 1093opt953 300 m (1000 ft) Roll RG-11 Cable WC0004900
1 PPS Output Reconfigured to RG-6 Crimp Tool TF0006400
Programmable Pulse 1093opt963 RG-11 Crimp Tool + 25 F-type Connectors AS0044800
IRIG-B Output Reconfigured to High Interference GPS Antenna
Programmable Pulse 1093opt973 and Mounting Adapter Kit AS0062000
1 PPS Output Reconfigured to Rack Slide Kit AS0033100
Event Input 1093opt983
Power Options (select only one)
IEC-320 Power Inlet,
85 to 264 Vac, 110 to 370 Vdc 1093opt07
Terminal Power Strip, Surge Withstand,
10 to 60 Vdc 1093opt08
Terminal Power Strip, Surge Withstand,
85 to 250 Vac, 110 to 350 Vdc 1093opt10
General Options
LCD Backlight 1093Bopt01
1093Copt01
On/Off Switch 1093Aopt04
1093Bopt04
1
Modulated outputs also require Option 92
2
Used for cable length greater than 75 m (250 ft)
3
May be combined with other I/O options
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