Acutime 2000

GPS Smart Antenna for Precise Timing and Synchronization

Key Features Trimble’s new Acutime™ 2000

GPS smart antenna marks the
• Timing pulse synchro-
nized to within 50 integration of the latest GPS
nanoseconds (one technology into a rugged self-
sigma) of UTC contained unit that enables easy
• Operating temp -40° to integration into any system.
+85° C The Acutime 2000 is a pole-
• Option of RS-422/485 mounted GPS receiver and
or RS-232 interface antenna in a single environmen-
tally sealed enclosure. The
Acutime 2000 GPS smart
antenna design continues
Trimble’s line of GPS smart
antennas, which have been in
production since 1991. The
antenna is the perfect solution
for precise timing and synchro-
nization of wireless voice and
data networks and provides a
cost-effective and independent The Acutime 2000 is the premier time source for synchronization of wireless voice
timing source for any applica- and data networks.
tion, such as fault detection sys-
Designed for long-term GETTING STARTED
tems and synchronization of
Trimble

reliability, the Acutime 2000 The Acutime 2000 Starter Kit

wireless networks. makes it easy to evaluate the
GPS smart antenna is water-
Once power is applied, the exceptional performance of this
resistant and weatherproof, and
Acutime 2000 automatically has a rounded top that facilitates GPS smart antenna and inte-
tracks satellites and surveys its run-off from the elements. grate state-of-the-art technology
position to within meters. It into your system. The Starter Kit
then switches to overdetermined OPTIONS includes the Acutime 2000 GPS
time mode and generates a The Acutime 2000 GPS smart smart antenna (RS 422/485), a
pulse-per-second (PPS) output antenna is available in a number 100' interface cable, user guide,
synchronized to UTC within 50 of configurations to suit different RS-422 to RS-232 converter,
nanoseconds (one sigma), out- applications and environments. and a Windows software tool for
putting a time tag for each pulse. The standard configuration is an monitoring and communication.
The Acutime 2000 GPS smart 8-channel receiver. The interface
antenna’s T-RAIM (Time- is available in either RS-232 or
Receiver Autonomous Integrity the RS-422/485–ideal for long
Monitor) algorithm ensures PPS cable runs required by buildings
integrity. or towers.
Acutime 2000
GPS Antenna for Precise Timing and Synchronization
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS External Event Capture
Interface: RS-422/485 or RS-232
Dimensions: 6.12" D, 5.0" H (155mm x 127mm)
Resolution: 320 nanoseconds
Weight: 12.8 oz (363 g)
Minimum Pulse Width: 1 microsecond, rising edge on-time
Connector: 12-pin round, waterproof
Reporting Mechanism: TSIP Packet
Mounting: 1"-14 straight thread
Mechanical Drawing: ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Prime Power: +8 Vdc to +36 Vdc, reverse polarity protection

Power Consumption: 110mA @ 12 volts, 1.3 watts (typical), <1.5 watts max
5.0" (127 mm)
SERIAL PROTOCOLS

Port Interface Protocols Defaults

RS-422/485 or RS-232 TSIP, NMEA TSIP @ 9600, 8-odd-1

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TxB (primary)
6.12" RxB (primary) RS-422/485 or RS-232 TSIP TSIP @ 9600, 8-odd-1
(155 mm)
TxA (secondary) RS-422/485 or RS-232 TSIP TSIP @ 9600, 8-odd-1
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS RxA (secondary) RS-422/485 or RS-232 Event/RTCM Event
All ports support baud rates of 300–38,400; 8 data bits; even, odd, no parity
Operating temp: –40 to +85° C NMEA messages (default): ZDA
Storage temp: –55 to +105° C Available messages: GGA, GLL, VTG, GSV, GSA, ZDA, RMC
Vibration: 0.008 g2/Hz 5 Hz to 20 Hz
0.05 g2/Hz 20 Hz to 100 Hz ORDERING INFORMATION

–3dB/octave 100 Hz to 900 Hz You may visit our website for current information, part numbers and
Operating Humidity: 95% RH, non-condensing @ 60° C ordering information at:
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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

General: L1 frequency, C/A code (SPS), continuous tracking

receiver.

Acutime is a trademark of Trimble Navigation Limited. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. TID11820B (08/00)
Update Rate: 1Hz
Accuracy:
Dynamic SPS (with S/A) Dynamic DGPS
Position 40m CEP 1.5m CEP
Velocity 0.25 m/s CEP 0.05 m/s CEP
Time to First Fix
(no stored position): Typical cold start: < 120 seconds
Time to First PPS
(stationary with stored
position, e.g., recovery
after power outage): <60 seconds
Re-acquisition after
60-second signal loss: <2 seconds (90%)
Dynamics:
Velocity: 500 m/sec maximum
Acceleration: 4g (39.2 m/sec2)
Jerk: 20 m/sec3
PPS output
Physical Interface: RS-422/485
Width: 10 microseconds (default). User-programmable
from 10 microseconds to 500 milliseconds.
On-Time Edge: Rising edge on-time (default). User-programmable
rising or falling.
Resolution: 80 nanoseconds (quantization error reported
through TSIP)
Accuracy (one sigma): UTC 50 nanoseconds (static)
UTC 300 nanoseconds (dynamic, TDOP≤3) Specifications subject to change without notice

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