GPS163: Satellite Receiver for DIN Mounting Rail


Because of the programmable pulse outputs, the module GPS163AHS/DHS can be used for various synchronisation tasks.

The satellite receiver is assembled in an aluminium profile case for 35mm DIN mounting rail. The integrated power supply is available as an AC (GPS163AHS) or DC version (GPS163DHS). The module provides three photocoupler outputs which can be programmed for generation of pulses and switching times. Additional outputs are two RS232 interfaces and a DCF77 simulation.

End of Life Announcement

This product is no longer available and may have been replaced by a newer product. We will, of course, continue to provide support for units that have already been purchased and are still in use. Please contact our Sales Department for further details.

This product has been discontinued and has been replaced with: GPS165

Key Features

Warranty Period (Years): 2 RoHS-compliant
  • Programmable pulses and switching times
  • 2 RS-232 interfaces
  • DCF77-simulation
  • Included GPSANTv2 antenna uses downconverter technology to enable long transmission routes of up to 1100 m (1200 yards)
  • DC-insulated antenna circuit
  • Remote control and monitoring with included PC-software (COM0)
  • Aluminium profile case for 35mm DIN mounting rail
  • Flash-EPROM with bootstrap loader
  • Including GPS antenna, 20m standard cable and manual on USB key




Product Description



Characteristics

Receiver Type 6 channel GPS C/A-code receiver
Status Indicators Fail-LED shows that the internal timing has not been synchronized or that a system error occurred
Lock-LED shows that the calculation of the position has been achieved after reset
Type of Antenna Included GPSANTv2 antenna with innovative downconverter technology that allows transmission routes of up to 300 m using RG58 cable, 700 m using RG213 cable, and 1100 m using H2010 Ultraflex cable
Control Elements Three LEDs to display the status of the programmable outputs
one covered key (BSL) to initiate firmware update via COM0
Synchronization Time Max. 1 minute in normal operating conditions
Max. 25 minutes (average 12 minutes) upon first initialization or in the absence of saved satellite data
Accuracy of Pulse Outputs Better than ±1 µsec after synchronization and 20 minutes of operation
better than ±3 µsec during the first 20 minutes of operatio
Interface Two independent serial RS232 interfaces, (optional COM1 as RS485)
Serial Time String Output COM0:
Baudrate: 300 to 19200 baud
Framing: 7N2, 7E1, 7E2, 8E1, 8N1, 8N2
COM1:
Baudrate: 300 to 19200 baud
Framing: 7E2, 8E1, 8N1, 8O1
Time string: Meinberg Standard, SAT, Uni Erlangen (NTP), SPA, NMEA0183 (RMC)
DCF77 emulation Amplitude modulated 77.5 kHz sinewave carrier
output level approximately -55 dBm (unmodulated)
Optocoupler outputs 3 optocoupler outputs; Uce_max = 55V, Ic_max = 50mA, Ptot = 150mW, Ui = 5000Vrms
the following operating modes are possible for each channel:
- free programmable cyclic or fixed pulses
- timer mode; three 'ON'- and three 'OFF'-times programmable per day and channel
- receiver state; synchronous state of the GPS-receiver is indicated
- DCF77-emulation
The switching state of each channel can be inverted, the pulse duration is settable in steps of 10 msec from 10 msec to 10 sec.
The outputs can be enabled either:
- always (immediately after reset)
- only if receiver is GPS-synchronised
Electrical Connectors 8 pole screw terminal for connecting the pulse/switch outputs and the power supply
BNC connector for DCF77 signal output
female Sub-Min-D connectors for serial interfaces
only GPS163AHS: power cord receptacle for AC-line
Antenna Connector BNC connector
Power Consumption ca. 4W
Backup Battery Type When main power supply fails, hardware clock runs free on quartz basis, almanac data is stored in RAM
Life time of lithium battery min. 10 years
Operating Voltage GPS163DHS: 19 ... 72VDC
GPS163AHS: 100 ... 240VAC, 47 ... 63Hz
Firmware Flash-EPROM, bootstrap loader
Physical Dimensions GPS163DHS: 105 mm x 85 mm x 104 mm (h x w x d) for 35mm DIN mounting rail
GPS163AHS: 105 mm x 125,5 mm x 104 mm (h x w x d) for 35mm DIN mounting rail
Supported Temperature Operational: 0 - 50 °C (32 - 122 °F)
Storage: -20 - 70 °C (-4 - 158 °F)
Supported Humidity Max. 85 % (non-condensing) at 40 °C
Options Photo-MOS-relay-outputs; U = 400V, I = 150mA, P = 360mW Ui = 1500VAC
COM1 as RS485 interface
10MHz frequency output instead of DCF77-emulation via BNC connector
RoHS Status of Product This product is fully RoHS-compliant.
WEEE Status of Product This product is handled as a B2B (Business to Business) category product. To ensure that the product is disposed of in a WEEE-compliant fashion, it can be returned to the manufacturer. Any transportation expenses for returning this product (at end-of-life) must be covered by the end user, while Meinberg will bear the costs for the waste disposal itself.


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Please note that only the most recent manual version is available for download. This manual therefore may not be suitable for all product versions.
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