[time-nuts] Small time server for mobile use.
Edesio Costa e Silva
time-nuts at tardis.net.br
Tue May 12 22:08:00 UTC 2015
Hi!
You can try Laureline GPS NTP Server
<https://www.tindie.com/products/gxti/laureline-gps-ntp-server/>.
I have no personal experience with this box but it seems to satisfy all your
requirements.
Edésio
On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 10:11:52AM -0700, Mark Spencer wrote:
> Hi sorry for a possibly OT post.
> Has anyone had practical experience with small commercially available time servers / ntp servers suitable for mobile use in a vehicle.
>
> The use case is I am in need of an accurate (ie. within 100 ms) time source for several pc's in moving vehicle. Being able to run directly off a 13.8 or 28 VDC source would be a major plus but AC power is also available.
>
> Hold over if there are gaps in GPS coverage is also a major plus.
>
> We already have a GPS with a 1 pps output, but an integrated box with it's own GPS would be best.
>
> Yes I am aware I could feed a 1 pps signal into a laptop and use that as a time server and I may end up going that route.
>
> There is a small Ethernet LAN in the vehicle. The pc's currently get their time via a wireless connection to various NTP servers. I need to be able to ensure accurate time on the PC's if there is no wireless coverage.
>
>
> This is for a one off project so piecing together various parts is an option but a single box COTS solution would be nice. I've found a few candidates via web searches but would welcome any feed back.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Mark Spencer
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