TCR51USB:
IRIG Time Code Reader for the Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Key Features:

• Universal Serial Bus (USB)
• Connectors for IRIG AM and IRIG DCLS
• Receiver status LEDs
• Buffered hardware clock
• Powered by USB (no extra power supply required)
• Plastic Case
• 2 years warranty

The TCR51USB is a Timecode Reader with USB interface in a compact plastic housing. This device is a perfect alternative for synchronizing computer systems or checking the output of an IRIG generator when no PCI slot or serial port is available. It supports both IRIG AM and DCLS signal types and decodes a number of different time codes.

With this device a technician can check the quality and validity of an IRIG signal in the field, due to the compact package and simple cabling (only one USB connection for both power and data is required).

The driver package for Linux contains a kernel driver which allows the board to be used as a reference time source for the NTP daemon which is shipped with most Linux distributions. This also turns the computer into a NTP time server which can also provide accurate time to other NTP clients on the network. Some command line tools can be used to setup configurable parameters and monitor the status of the board.