Clock+ Library

 

Short description

The Clock+ Library allows you to synchronize the PCD clock with various broadcast signals. It also supports the communication various devices like Clock receivers, Meteo stations and GPS receivers.

DCF77 signal: The DCF77 signal is broadcasted in Germany and Switzerland. To use it you need a DCF77 receiver the receiver antenna should be placed outside a building but not necessary on the roof.

GPS signal: This signal is available over the whole word. To use it you need a GPS receiver. The receiver must be placed in order to have a 'visual' connection to the sky. In narrow streets it needs to be placed on the roof of the building.

Fbox Garmin GPS. It supports the GPS receiver type Garmin 18 PC / LVC (not included in the price). The connection to the PCD is made over an RS232 line at 9600 bauds. You need a line booster for a line longer than 15 m.

Fbox Clock FZD: It supports the DCF77 clock type FZD from HKW Elektronik in Germany (not included in the price). The connection to the PCD is over an RS232 line at 300 bauds. You need a line booster for a line longer than 15 m. Attention: 300 bauds is not supported by PCD2.M480, PCD2.M5 and PCD3 systems.

Fbox Meteo P03: It supports the Elsner (Germany) meteo station P02 and P03. It includes a DCF77 receiver but also a temperature, a light and a wind sensor. It can even detect raining condition. It is connected over a RS485 line (at 19200 bauds) that can be up to 1000 m long without repeater.

Fbox Clock C51: It supports the C51 receiver from Meinberg (Germany) for the DCF77 signal. The PCD connection is RS232 (15m) at 9600 bds.

Other solutions can be implemented on request.

 

Price (January 2012)

Licence valid for
- PG5 V 1.4.xxx
- PG5 V 2.0.xxx

CHF 800.--

Euro

Update to the last version
Update Service

CHF 400.--

Euro

Update to PG5 2.0 if purchased or updated within less than 1 year

Free

Free

 

Documentation

Help file available from each Fbox.
Language : English

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