Keeps controllers and
systems on the most accurate time using the atomic clocks
of the United States government's Global Positioning System
(GPS).
The McCain GPS unit is a precision Time Standard
for use on Traffic Signal Controllers. It utilizes time signals
broadcast from the GPS satellite network and is traceable
to the National Institute of Standards (NIST). The GPS unit
incorporates a precision GPS receiver and a microprocessor
to decode the time signals and interface to the traffic control
equipment.
Standard Features:
Time and date information includes Year, Month, Day,
Hour, Minute, and Second.
All functions are automatic, no jumpers or switches
to set.
Time zone, baud rate, and Daylight savings operation
set with dumb terminal.
User set parameters stored in non-volatile EEPROM.
24 hour backup for time keeping.
Standard 3 wire RS232 interface.
Automatic daylight savings and leap second time corrections.
Convenient LED status indicator.
Runs on controller +5 Volts from communications port.
Small antenna mounts to top of cabinet. No external
wires to run.
Compatible with True Time and Traconex WWV Time Source
units.