Kronos Satellite Clock

Introducing the Kronos Series 2 Satellite Clock, specifically

designed for protection, automation, and control applications
in power systems. Key features include high precision,
multi-constellation support, output flexibility, and ethernet
integration. Kronos is backed by the same NovaTech
Automation sales and support policies as Orion and Bitronics
products.

High Precision Output Flexibility

The Master Clock achieves 60 ns (99%) maximum time • Unmodulated IRIG-B over twisted pair, coax, or fiber
deviation, and includes a digital temperature-compensated • Modulated IRIG-B over coax
backup oscillator. Antenna cable-delay compensation • PPS or PPM signals
further enhances accuracy. • NTP/SNTP on single or dual Ethernet

Multi-Constellation Support Ethernet Integration

Kronos is more than just a GPS clock; it can lock onto any Kronos supports browser-based configuration and SNMP is
of the GNSS constellations: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou or available for integration into the IT environment. NTP/SNTP
Galileo. This means more assurance of a fast lock and less can synchronize any Ethernet device not supporting twisted
time in holdover. pair or coax. Port bonding is available on the Kronos Series 2R.

Two Models Available

Kronos Series 2P Kronos Series 2R

Mounting Panel 19” rack

Front panel height 1 RU 1 RU

Isolated unmodulated outputs Up to 2 Up to 6

Amplitude modulated outputs Up to 2 Up to 6

Optical fiber outputs Up to 2 Up to 6

Ethernet ports 1 1 or 2

NTP/SNTP Yes Yes

IRIG-B004 signal Yes Yes

PPS signal Yes Yes

PPM signal Yes Yes

Alarm dry contact Yes Yes

Redundant power supply No Yes

18-72V dc
Operating voltages
80-300V dc / 86-264V ac (50/60 Hz)

Max power consumption 7 VA 10 VA

Unit dimensions 10.6”W x 1.73”H x 5.54”D (269 x 44 x 141mm) 19”W x 1.73”H x 5.54”D (483 x 44 x 141mm)

Unit weight 3.1 lb (1.4kg) 5.1 lb (2.3kg)

Specifications

GNSS Receiver • L1-C/A (1575.42 MHz) GPS signal Outputs • 200 mA drive capability at 5V
Multi-constellation 72-channel • E1-B/C (1575.42 MHz) Galileo Isolated unmodulated level
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo • L1OF (1602 MHz) GLONASS • Up to 160 ft. (50 m) cable
receiver • B1 (1561.098 MHz) BeiDou • 15 Ω output impedance
• Active antenna • Fully-isolated
• -166dBm tracking sensitivity
(GPS signal)
• Single-satellite operation
supported Fiber optic • 820nm wavelength
• 60ns time pulse accuracy (99%) • Optical power:
• BNC coaxial connector (female) -15.8 dBm into 50/125 μm fiber
(-12 dBm into 62.5/125 μm
fiber)
Backup Oscillator • 0.1 ppm typical drift • ST connectors
Digital temperature • User-defined out-of-bounds
compensated crystal oscillator alarm
Amplitude modulated • IRIG-B124 enconding
• 5V pp (no load) / 3.2V pp (50 Ω
load) output voltage
Dot Matrix Display • 5.0” x 0.7” (127 x 18mm) “hyper • 25 Ω output impedance
red” (630nm) LED • BNC connectors
• User-configurable content: date,
time and/or time zone / offset
• Clear text alarm messages Ethernet • 10/100 Mbps port(s) for config,
monitoring and time-based
protocols
Daylight Savings Time • Pre-defined DST rules for North • VLAN IEEE 802.1Q support
America, Brazil, Europe • Embedded NTP/SNTP server,
• Custom rules configurable access restrictions
• SNMP agent
• RJ45 connector(s)
Type Tests • IEC 61000-4-2: Electrostatic
discharge immunity test
• IEC 61000-4-3: Radiated, radio- Bonding / Link Aggregation • None: two distinct IP addresses,
frequency, electromagnetic field one for each network interface
immunity test • Round-robin: alternate network
• IEC 61000-4-4: Electrical fast packets over both interfaces
transient/burst immunity test • Active-backup
• IEC 61000-4-5: Surge immunity • Broadcast: all packets are sent
test over both interfaces
• IEC 61000-4-6: Immunity to
conducted disturbances,
induced by radio-frequency Power Supply • Operating voltages: 18–72V dc
fields or 80–300V dc /85–264V ac
• IEC 61000-4-11: Voltage dips, (50/60 Hz)
short interruptions and voltage • Less than 7 VA (2P) / 10 VA (2R)
variations immunity tests power consumption
• IEC 60255-5: Insulation
coordination for measuring
relays and protection Environmental • -40° to +85°C (-40° to +185°F)
equipment • 5% to 95%, non-condensing
• IP40-rated enclosure protection

Alarm Dry Contact • Normally closed, Type B

• Breaking capacity: 300 mA @
300 Vdc (resistive load)

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