[time-nuts] Small time server for mobile use.

lincoln lincoln at ampmonkeys.com
Thu May 14 14:45:20 EDT 2015


Might look at this: 

http://qulsar.com/Products/Managed_Timing_Engines/MTE_Board_P6X.html

It has PTP, sNTP, comes with a TCXO, OCXO as an option or bring your own oscillator through the 40 pin connector. 

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On May 12, 2015, at 10:11 AM, Mark Spencer <mark at alignedsolutions.com> wrote:

> Hi sorry for a possibly OT post.   
> Has anyone had practical experience with small commercially available time servers / ntp servers suitable for mobile  use in a vehicle.  
> 
> The use case is I am in need of an accurate (ie.  within 100 ms) time source for several pc's in moving vehicle.    Being able to run directly off a 13.8 or 28 VDC  source would be a major plus but AC power is also available.
> 
> Hold over if there are gaps in GPS coverage is also a major plus.
> 
> We already have a GPS with a 1 pps output, but an integrated box with it's own GPS would be best.
> 
> Yes I am aware I could feed a 1 pps signal into a laptop and use that as a time server and I may end up going that route.
> 
> There is a small Ethernet LAN in the vehicle.  The pc's currently get their time via a wireless connection to various NTP servers.   I need to be able to ensure accurate time on the PC's if there is no wireless coverage.
> 
> 
> This is for a one off project so piecing together various parts is an option but a single box COTS solution would be nice.  I've found a few candidates via web searches but would welcome any feed back.
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> Mark Spencer
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