MC500

The MC500 Industrial Time Server delivers precise synchronisation for security systems and industrial IP networks. When paired with a GPS6000-DEC GNSS decoder, installation is straightforward - simply use your facility's existing structured network cabling to connect the units.

Beyond network timing, the MC500 offers versatile synchronisation options. The RS-232 port supports over 20 different data formats, making it ideal for older CCTV and access control equipment. For applications requiring exceptional precision, the customisable pulse-per-second (PPS) output enables high-accuracy timing on third-party devices.

• Synchronise your facility

  Get synchronised timing across your CCTV systems and industrial network.

• Simple installation

  Connect to a remote GNSS decoder using existing cat 5 structured cabling.

• Regulatory compliance

  Meet your compliance requirements. Provide accurate audit trails for regulatory reporting.

• Security hardened

  Purpose built secure network stack. Only implements essential timing protocols.

• Dual redundant inputs

  Dual redundant synchronisation input ports, compatible with GPS6000-DEC remote GNSS decoders.

• Legacy outputs

  RS-232 serial output to synchronise legacy equipment. High accuracy PPS output for precision timing.

• Firmware updates

  Free-of-charge firmware updates for the lifetime of your MC500.

• Five-year warranty

  Backed up by an industry leading five-year warranty.

• Lifetime support

  Unlimited free-of-charge technical support for the lifetime of your MC500.

Antenna Options and Accessories

The MC500 is compatible with the GPS6000-DEC remote GNSS decoder and associated GNSS antenna, cables and accessories. The GPS6000-DEC is designed to be installed in a roof void. For optimal performance, we recommend mounting the GNSS antenna outdoors.

Typical Performance Specifications

• Synchronised internal timing accuracy:
• Dependent on synchronisation source accuracy, time elapsed from first lock and cable lengths. Typically within 100nsec of synchronisation source after 30 mins.
• NTP timestamp accuracy:
• Typically within 30 μsec of internal time base
• NTP client accuracy:
• Dependent on network architecture, utilisation, delays and jitter. Clients typically synchronised to within 200 μsec to 2 msec of MC500 on a local area network.
• NTP performance:
• 5000 NTP requests per second
• RS-232 output accuracy:
• 50 μsec
• PPS output accuracy:
• 1 μsec
• PPS output jitter:
• 100 nsec

Supported Protocols

• Protocols:
• NTP v2 (RFC 1119), NTP v3 (RFC 1305), NTP v4 (RFC 5905), SNTP v3 (RFC 1769), SNTP v4 (RFC 4330), DHCP

I/O Connections

• Ethernet:
• 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX auto-sensing
• RS-232 / PPS:
• DB-9 (DE-9) female D-Sub (DCE)
• Software update:
• USB Specification 2.0 compliant full-speed (12 Mbit/s)
• Synchronisation inputs:
• 2 x dual-redundant World Time Solutions 1000 series antenna connection ports
• Power input:
• 24 VDC power input, supplied with external power adapter

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

• Dimensions:
• 483 x 44 x 120 mm
• Weight:
• 2 kg
• Power consumption:
• 0.5 AMPS (@ 24 VDC)

Environmental Specifications

• Operating temperature:
• 0 to 50 °C
• Relative humidity:
• 0 to 95%, noncondensing

Warranty & Support

• Warranty:
• 5 years
• Support:
• Free-of-charge lifetime technical support

Standards Compliance (v2 hardware)

• Safety requirements:
• BS EN 62368-1: 2024
• Emission requirements:
• BS EN 55032: 2015 +A1:2020
• Immunity requirements:
• BS EN 55035: 2017 +A11:2020
• CE / UKCA:
• Meets all applicable directives
• RoHS:
• RoHS-Compliant

Literature

Software

Compliance Documents