HBK GEN7iB GEN Series User Manual

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GEN series SYNCHRONIZATION METHODS
GEN series SYNCHRONIZATION METHODS
14
14.3.3 Setup comparison
GPS and G002B setup
Synchronization
characteristic
G002B directly to
mainframe
G002B with Master/
Sync connected
mainframes
G002B with Teth-
ered mainframes
Accuracy 150 ns to UTC 150 ns to UTC 150 ns to UTC
Geographical distri-
bution
Worldwide Limited to the
Master/Sync range
Limited to the PTP
network range
Scalability Unlimited Up to 128 mainframes Depends on the
PTP network
setup.
No QuantumX Supports QuantumX
Note
Can be combined
with Master/Sync to
extend scalability
Complexity Low Medium High
Requires Master/
Sync setup
Requires correct setup
of PTP network
Electrical safety Highest High Depends on PTP
network
Built-in Surge Protec-
tor
(1)
anduseofber
optical connection.
Built-in Surge Protec-
tor
(1)
anduseofber
optical connection.
No link between main-
frames
Cost High Low Medium
Each mainframe re-
quires a PTP master
One Master Output
card needed for every
four Sync mainframes
PTP network setup
Reliability High Medium Unknown
No SPOF (Single Point
of Failure)
2 x SPOF 1x known SPOF
G002B antenna G002B antenna +
Master mainframe PTP aware network
(1)
Note
Surge Protector grounding must be lightning safe.

HBK GEN7iB GEN Series Specifications

General

Brand	HBK
Model	GEN7iB GEN Series
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English