Open Timecard Mini - Essential
The Open Timecard Mini Essential is the entry point to the Open Timecard Mini family — a compact GNSS-disciplined PTP/NTP grandmaster clock covering the essentials of precision time distribution.
Key features
- NTP, PTP, PPS & frequency distribution direct from the device
- Multi-band GPS/GNSS receiver
- Integrated oscillator for holdover when GNSS is unavailable
- Full PTP profile support
- Compact form factor for edge, embedded and lab deployments
PTP profile support
- Default & Enterprise profiles (E2E and P2P)
- IEC 61850-9-3 Utility profile
- IEEE C37.238-2017 (and 2011) Power profile
- ITU-T G.8265.1(/2) & G.8275.1(/2) Telecom profiles
- SMPTE 2059-2 & AES67/RAVENNA broadcast profiles
Applications
Deployed in finance (in-server time sync for trading systems and MiFID II style compliance), broadcast (studio and live event genlock), telecom/5G (space-efficient PRTC at the edge) and defence (robust timing in vehicle and mobile units).
Complete the setup
Pair it with our multi-band GNSS antenna (L1/L5) for GNSS reception, browse Open Timecard Mini accessories, or compare the full range of PTP & NTP grandmaster clocks.
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Typically dispatched within 48 hours
Free UK shipping over £500, worldwide delivery
3 month manufacturer warranty on all hardware
Direct support from timing engineers
| 5+ units | 2% off |
| 10+ units | 4% off |
| 25+ units | 6% off |
Shipping and delivery
Shipping and delivery
Orders are typically dispatched within 48 hours from the United Kingdom, shipped via Royal Mail or DHL. Other couriers may be used for some destinations. Most products are delivered within 1 to 2 weeks; specialty appliances and pre-order units can take longer, and express shipping is available on certain units on request. Shipping options and costs for your address are shown at checkout.
International customs charges and import duties are the responsibility of the buyer and are not collected by Timebeat.
Warranty
Warranty
All hardware carries a 3 month manufacturer warranty covering manufacturing defects. Damage caused in use or installation is not covered.
If an item arrives damaged, faulty or not as ordered, contact sales@timebeat.app and we will repair, replace or refund it. Your statutory rights are not affected.
Technical support
Technical support
Speak directly to the engineers who design and build these products. Documentation, setup guides and the support portal live at support.timebeat.app, and technical questions reach a real engineer at sales@timebeat.app.
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General Features
1x ANT: u.fl IPEX-1 connector for connecting GNSS antenna input.
1x PPS OUT: u.fl IPEX-1 connectors
200 Pin top: Direct connection for the Raspberry Pi CM4 footprint
GNSS Features
- U-blox F10 dual-band receiver
- GPS / QZSS L1C/A (1575.42 MHz), L5 (1176.450 MHz) Galileo E1-B/C (1575.42 MHz), E5a (1176.450 MHz) BeiDou B1C (1575.42 MHz), B2a (1176.450 MHz) NavIC SPS-L5 (1176.450 MHz)
- Timing Accuracy : 30ns-60ns (typical)
- Time-to-First-Fix (TTFF):
- Cold Start: 28 seconds
- Reacquisition: 1 seconds
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