Telecom Solutions
DCD 523 Digital Clock
Distributor Network Synchronization System
(w/ Dual Rubidium Oscillators)
&
Telecom Solutions DCD-LPR Digital Clock Distributor
Local Primary Reference GPS Receiver
&
Telecom Solutions DCD-LPR-G
Optic Fiber GPS Receiver Antenna
Words from the Seller:
This is perhaps the finest network timing system available on the market
today. The outstanding performance comes from applying state of the art
technology and innovation design to every aspect of the system. First, the
DCD-523 has dual rubidium oscillators for state of the art short term timing
stability and superior holdover. Secondly, add the unprecedented long term
performance of GPS tracking with the GT1 GPS Module...but GPS is only as
good as its signal. Third, it is the innovative antenna design which places
the receiver front end in the antenna eliminating transmission line losses.
The antenna then sends the timing signal over optic fiber to the main
receiver. since Optic fiber lines have minimal loss, the approach allow
virtually unlimited antenna placement with no performance penalty. Combined
with the systems superior build quality and other innovations and you have
truly the best system on the market!
DCD 523 Digital
Clock
Cards Included:
*
(2) STE2 Enhanced Stratum 2 Clock Cards <<(Yes, 2 rubidium clock modules!)
* (2) Clock Input Cards
* (2) TO-CA Timing Output Composite Clock Cards
* (1) TO-TA DS1Output Card
* (1) SA1 Card
* (1) MCA-5 Matrix Controller Card
Characteristics:
The DCD-523 is a
SYNC AND TIMING distribution system that provides the accurate clock
references needed throughout your network to assure reliable
synchronization.The DCD-523 platform addresses timing applications from
Stratum 1 to Stratum 3. Its system architecture offers the enhanced
reliability of a fault-tolerant network to address all existing and future
timing/synchronization needs.
Modular design provides optimum
flexibility. For example, Primary Reference Clock (PRC) ST1 applications are
provided by adding any of the TimeSourceฎ products, or the DCD-LPR (Local
Primary Reference) system to the input of the DCD-523 Multi-Reference
Controller (MRC).
Or, for slave clock applications,
the DCD-523 can be equipped with a variety of clocks, including the
ST2E,TNC, and ST3E, with outputs in any timing signal format.
The DCD-523 is backwards compatible
with most existing DCD cards.The user can migrate to the DCD-523 and
preserve existing quality.
Management of the system is
possible via the Version 5 cards. Inputs and outputs to and from the system
can be provisioned, alarms and status can be retrieved, and performance data
collected can be downloaded to analyze network performance. SSM messaging is
supported by the Version 5 cards.
PDF Specs For The DCD 523
Features:
- Provides accurate clock
references needed throughout a network
- System architecture offers the enhanced reliability of a
fault-tolerant network to address all existing and future
timing/synchronization needs
- Modular design provides optimum flexibility
- Backwards compatible with most existing DCD cards
STE2 Enhanced Rubidium Clock
Card
The Stratum 2E (ST2E) enhanced
rubidium clock represents a revolutionary approach to telecommunications
clock design. The ST2E has re-defined the function of a clock to be more
than just an oscillator and phase locked loop. Instead, the ST2E has
elevated that definition to encompass a control system which can manage
multiple oscillators and perform enhanced filtering and reference tracking.
The rubidium atomic oscillator has
established itself whenever long term accuracy and stability are required.
The ST2E clock design enhances the rubidium technology further by adding a
control system that raises the inherent performance level of rubidium and
improves its reliability.
The ST2E control system takes feeds
from two rubidium oscillators; one from the rubidium oscillator on board the
clock card and a second from the oscillator on the mate card. The ST2E also
incorporates an on board quartz oscillator for added reliability. Ensembling
of the two rubidium oscillators and majority voting with quartz creates a
"super rubidium" signal used as the reference for the Symmetricom approach
to Direct Digital Synthesis (DSS) clock generation.
In addition, the ST2E uses advanced
temperature compensation design techniques that result in a ten to one
reduction in temperature sensitivity over other rubidium oscillators.
DCD-LPR
Cards Included:
* (1) GT1 GPS Timing
Interface T1 Card: <<(This provides enhanced GPS tracking of the rebidium
oscillators)
Characteristics:
The Symmetricom
DCD-LPR/C is a front-end primary reference source used with the DCD timing
platform for synchronizing digital telecommunications networks, and is fully
compliant with CE mark requirements.
The DCD-LPR/C can provide the
Primary Reference Source (PRS) required at any key network node, independent
of land-line timing distribution. Using readily available radio disseminated
services, such as GPS (Global Positioning System), the DCD-LPR/C generates
E1 clocking signals which exceed ITU, ANSI and Bellcore requirements for PRS
accuracy and stability.
This creates a more survivable
network architecture, in which network maintenance and administration are
reduced, while performance, reliability, and services are enhanced.
The DCD-LPR/C employs an
integrated, roof-mounted GPS antenna and Timing Receiver (GTR). The GTR uses
an all-in-view method to ensemble up to six GPS satellite signals with a
dynamic averaging technique that mitigrates the effects of Selective
Availability (SA). The UTC timing from the GTR is then passed to the GPS
Timing Interface (GTI) card in the DCD-LPR/C shelf.
The LCD messages on the front panel
of the GTI indicate the current performance of the card or any required
diagnostic information.
The DCD-LPR/C system also ensembles
the highly stable resonator component from the dual DCD rubidium clocks. A
disciplined time-scale is then generated, using the ensemble of the DCD-series
clocks steered by the UTC accuracy of GPS timing, and clocks the ouput as a
E1 signal format.
The E1 signal becomes the PRS
signal to the SSU (Synchronisation Supply Unit) or BITS (Building Integrated
Timing Supply) for office clock distribution.
Existing DCD sites can be
cost-effectively upgraded to PRC performance with the DCD-LPR/C. This
upgrade is built on the use of existing DCD plug-in sets.
Used with the Multi-Reference
Controller (MRC) card in a DCD-500 system, the GTI outputs are used in a
sophisticated majority scheme that qualifies each input against the other
for further enhanced PRC capability and primary reference management
functionality.
Features:
- Latest digital technology
- Easy to install
- Compliant to ANSI, Telcordia, ETSI, ITU-T, NEBS, and CE/AS standards
- CE marked
DCD-LPR-G
Receiver Antenna
GTR Antenna/Receiver:
<<(This system uses optic fiber connection to the GPS Clock to provide
nearly zero signal loss between the Antenna and the GPS Receiver; This
allows virtually unlimited options in the antenna placement)
The GTR is a
eight-channel parallel receiver that:
simultaneously
tracks up to eight GPS satellites
determines the six best satellite signals in view
derives an ensembled average timing correction input for those six
satellites
provides a
multiplexed 4-khz synchronization signal incorporated into 1
pulse-per-second timing, and a data communications channel to the GTI. The
fibre optic carrier is continuous between the GTR and GTI.
Status messages sent from
the GTR to the GTI:
-
GPS
Positioning and mode of operation
Two-dimensional: longitude and latitude
Three-dimensional: longitude, latitude, and height
Timing Latitude, latitude Pole North/South
Longitude, longitude Pole East/West
UTC time
-
SAL
GTR alarm information, e.g., loss of visible satellites, insufficient
satellites
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SFM
current status: position or timing recovery
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SIV
satellites in view
Track number of satellites
Satellite elevation
Satellite azimuth
Satellite signal-to-noise ratio
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SSS
satellite status
Satellite status almanac obtained
Position status obtained
Part of timing solution
GTR to GTI
communication is provided via a two-strand fibre optic cable. The maximum
allowable cable length is 1300 Metres.
The GTR is attached to
a pipe flange by four nuts. The pipe flange is mounted on a Class C 4 Inch
PVC pipe secured to the roof or to a parapet by clamps.
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