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...PC Cards : TCR500

TCR500 PCI Bus Time Code Reader for PC
TCR500 PCI Bus Time Code Reader for PC TCR500 ISA Bus Time Code Reader for PC

The TCR500 reads Time Codes to synchronize your PC's clock. There are PCI and ISA bus versions.


Configuration software runs on Windows® 95/98/2000/XP

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  • Reads time codes in SMPTE, EBU & FILM (24, 25 & 30 fps {non drop frame}) and IRIG-B(1) formats and synchronizes PC clock to time codes
  • Synchronize PCs - SERVERS - NETS - AUTOMATIONS world wide to millisecond accuracy
  • Automatic daylight saving time and date set when using Masterclock GPS200A
  • TSR software supplied for operation includes TCRSYNC-PRO software that runs as a service under Windows 95/98/2000/XP providing additional diagnostics and other benefits
  • TCR500 - software is supplied for operation under Win-95/98/2000 and Win NT - (Operation under DOS for ISA model only)
  • Set PC clock +12 to -11.5 Hr offset from received time code
  • Automatic daylight saving time option
  • Automatic date set with GPS200A master clock generator.

SELECTABLE INTERRUPTS

  • PCI version - interrupt selection is automatic.
  • ISA version - Interrupts 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 15 are selectable with on-board jumpers.

SELECTABLE PORT ADDRESS

  • PCI version - interrupt selection is automatic
  • Port address 300h, 310h, 320h and 330h are selectable with on-board jumpers.

CONNECTORS

  • PCI version - the input is balanced and connected via an isolated BNC
  • ISA version - the input is balanced and connected via a DB-15 female. A DB-15 to BNC adapter is supplied with the card.

PHYSICAL

  • The TCR is a 1/3 slot AT card that works as a standalone unit.
    It contains its own CPU and requires only DC power from the PC.

OPERATING TEMPERATURE

  • Temperature: 0 to +70°C

TCRSYNC - Included

  • Sets the time on the PC to the time code reference connected to the TCR500.
  • Includes a service that runs on Windows® 95/98/NT/2000/XP workstations.
  • Monitor the referenced time code signal and configure the offset for the PC time.

TCRSYNC-NTP - Sold Separately

  • TCRSYNC-NTP is an NTP/SNTP primary time server software package that enables a PC with a TCR500/MCRPCI/GPSPCI to act as an NTP/SNTP server.
  • Runs on Windows® NT/2000/XP.
  • More about TCRSYNC-NTP.
  • TCR500
  • Instruction manual and software, both on CD