A timing server is a type of network server primarily used to provide accurate time information to other devices. It ensures the accuracy of the provided time by synchronizing with national or regional time standard organizations. Time synchronization servers can provide time synchronization services to other devices through network protocols such as NTP or SNTP, and are widely used in computer networks, financial transactions, aerospace, and other fields.
The functions and working principles of the timing server
The main function of a timing server is to provide time synchronization services. It synchronizes with the time standard organization, obtains accurate time information, and transmits this information to other devices through network protocols. The timing server can be an independent physical server, a virtual server, or a network service. It uses a globally unified time standard, such as Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), to provide users with accurate time data.
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The timing server receives time signals from the Global Positioning System (GPS) or Beidou satellites, converts these signals into standard time, and provides them to computers, network devices, and other time sensitive applications for use. It can provide high-precision time synchronization services using network protocols such as Network Time Protocol (NTP) or Precision Time Protocol (PTP).
Product Parameters
User terminal synchronization timing accuracy: 1-50ms (typical value for LAN)
Antenna: BNC interface 1 channel, L11575.42MHz, BeiDou B1
Network port: RJ-45, 1 channel, NTP standard protocol, 10/100M adaptive Ethernet interface
Equipment power supply: 100VAC-240VAC, 50Hz, 25W
Equipment size: 482mm × 280mm × 44mm