Chapter 1
Getting Started
1.1
Model 1201B/C Security Advantages
The Arbiter Systems Model 1201B/C provides the utmost in timing stability, protection from
communication attacks and false GNSS signals. First in a new series of synchronized secure clocks
by Arbiter Systems, the Model 1201B/C offers two levels of ultra-stable, crystal holdover oscillator.
With either oscillator available to stabilize clock timing, the Model 1201B/C can provide the highest
level of timing stability in the presence of a false GNSS signal, or from losing the GNSS reception.
Using “EPS” technology, for Enhanced Performance and Security, three components used pro-
vide for secure clock operation include: (1) encryption protection for secure connections, (2) GNSS
anti-spoof shielding and (3) intelligent holdover capability. Additionally, the Model 1201B/C can
synchronize to multiple satellite receiver systems.
A strategic component providing the highest level of anti-spoofing of the GNSS is a new mul-
tiphase detection GNSS antenna. With this antenna the clock will be able to accurately track the
active satellites and detect false GNSS (spoofed) signals.
1.2
1201B/C Standard Features
With three standard output connectors able to provide unmodulated IRIG-B, 1 PPS and Pro-
grammable Pulse, the 1201B/C has substantial drive capability to supply timing to multiple loads
in parallel. The Model 1201B/C can use two current Global Network Satellite System (GNSS) re-
ceivers, which include US GPS and Russian GLONASS. Future updates to include Chinese Beidou
and European Galileo are planned when they become available.
Available options include redundant power supplies and auxiliary option boards such as eight-
channel, high-drive outputs, a time-phase-frequency monitor, and NTP/PTP network time server.
Any of the standard I/O connectors may be configured for event capture, or the COM1 RS-232
port may be used for timing the arrival of data. The event timing has 100 nanosecond resolution,
and the clock sequentially records up to fifty events internally.
The Model 1201B/C includes exceptional accuracy and stability across the board, due to ultra-
stable oscillators with guaranteed holdover capability. The 1201B/C has two available holdover
oscillators. The standard holdover oscillator has a drift of less than 1
ms/day
, and an optional
holdover oscillator has a drift of less than 10
µs/day
.
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