Trystar announces new Time Sync Hub

Author: Simon Rowley

Trystar, a provider of precision time solutions for critical power facilities, has announced the release of the Time Sync Hub, available in two models. It is the latest addition to the company’s data centre product line-up, which also includes the SER-32e Sequence of Events Recorder.

Modern power monitoring solutions rely on accurate data to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure business performance. The key to accurate data is having all monitored devices aligned to one common time source. Time-aligned data ensures that the power system’s analysis is based on solid and reliable information.

The Time Sync Hub provides time synchronisation for power system devices such as Sequence of Events Recorders (SERs), power meters, protective relays, transfer switches, UPS’s, PLCs and other devices used across the power distribution system. This ‘hi-res’ data can be used for commissioning, equipment testing and event reconstruction in the case of a power outage or loss.

Both Time Sync Hub models (TSH-100 / TSH-200) receive time input over an Ethernet network using PTP (Precision Time Protocol) or NTP (Network Time Protocol) to provide accurate time and date information essential for time synchronisation. Both Time Sync Hub modules output highly accurate time reference signals using standard time protocols (PTP, NTP, IRIG-B, DCF77, 1per10, PPS, ASCII) throughout a substation, campus, or entire enterprise.

The TSH-200 adds the ability to receive time input from the Global Navigational Satellite System (GNSS) via a bullet-style GPS antenna and time input from standard time protocols (IRIG-B, DCF77).

“We are excited to release the Time Sync Hub to enhance our already robust product line,” says James Clark, Director Product Development and Engineering. “Our new Time Sync Hub builds on the foundation of accuracy among our precision timing devices. The Time Sync Hub is a great addition to our portfolio of timing solutions, including the Sequence of Events Recorder and Event Manager.

“It will also be a key component in the time synchronisation of power system devices, ensuring reliability for critical power facilities such as data centres, hospitals and microgrids, as well as continuous processes such as semiconductor fabrication, water treatment plants, pharmaceutical manufacturing, refineries and more.”