By uniting IEEE 1588 Grandmaster clocks in a self-verifying network, Clock Quorum ensures indisputable, secure, and fault-tolerant time. It eliminates single points of failure, making synchronization autonomous and attack-resistant

Why Quorum-based Synchronisation?

  • Triple-Clock Validation

    It’s not enough to take time from one source. The Open Time Appliance runs a real-time clock quorum algorithm, cross-checking multiple references to eliminate bad data and prevent drift.

  • Real-time Drift & Spoof Detection

    If a time source starts to drift, the Open Time Appliance detects the anomaly and rejects bad data before it ever affects your network.

    If a GPS signal is spoofed, it flags and corrects the error—keeping your system secure and accurate.

  • Multi-GNSS Disciplining

    It doesn’t just rely on one satellite network—it continuously verifies signals across GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, and GLONASS to ensure a stable and resilient holdover.

  • Designed for high-speed, low-latency network

    The Open Time Appliance supports Precision Time Protocol (PTPv2) and Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) —ensuring that time is distributed with extreme accuracy.

Open Time Appliance Key Features

  • IEEE1588 PTP & NTP Grandmaster

    The Open time Appliance is built for scale. Enabling over 10'000 PTP unicast sessions and countless more NTP sessions.

  • Multiple Protocol Supported

    Supported PTP Profiles:

    • Default E2E
    • Default P2P 

    Power:

    • Utility IEC 61850-9-3
    • IEEE C.37.238-2011
    • IEEE C.37.238-2017 

    Telecom:

    • ITU-T G.8265.1
    • ITU-T G.8275.1
    • ITU-T G.8275.2 
    • SMPTE ST 2059-2 AES67
    • IEEE 802.1AS TSN/AVB Profile

  • Clock Quorum Technology

    The Open Time Appliance, has built in clock quorum technology, not only for resilience but to evidence the synchronisation capabilities.Too many devices on the market claim precision with little in the way of testing capabilities, our systems provide raw evidence with clear metrics and comparisons through a concenses mesh.

  • <5ns Accuracy and Precision

    Flagship solutions integreated into all of our models from Ublox allow these devices to be accurate to less than 5 nanoseconds to UTC.

    With advanced features for anti-jam and anti-spoof counter measures these units maintain accuracy and precision even during sub-optimal conditions

  • Frequency Generation

    From OCXO to high-end atomic rubidium and low-swap caesium

    It must use a single-board computer that is deployed in millions of units for the best reliabilityIt must run the same Timebeat software that works so well everywhere already.

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Open Time Appliance
£3,000.00
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IEEE-1588 PTP & NTP Grandmaster
The Open time Appliance is built for scale. Enabling over 10'000 PTP unicast sessions and countless more NTP sessions.


Supported PTP Profiles:
• Default E2E
• Default P2P

Power:
• Utility IEC 61850-9-3
• IEEE C.37.238-2011
• IEEE C.37.238-2017

Telecom:
• ITU-T G.8265.1
• ITU-T G.8275.1
• ITU-T G.8275.2
• SMPTE ST 2059-2 AES67
• IEEE 802.1AS TSN/AVB Profile

Clock Quorum Technology
The power of 3, because precision needs proof.
The Open Time Appliance, has built in clock quorum technology, not only for resilience but to evidence the synchronisation capabilities.
Too many devices on the market claim precision with little in the way of testing capabilities, our systems provide raw evidence with clear metrics and comparisons through a concenses mesh.


Low on Space & Power
With all 3 units only taking up 1RU of 19" rack space. You no longer need to sacrifice expensive datacentre space and power resources for gold standard timing.All of our units fit the same form factor, which means even a rubidium device is capable of being deployed in even the most space constrained environments.


Resilience and Redundancy
Tripple modular redundancy provides the most robust and resilient system. This is not only fault tolerant but also enhnaces synchronisation capabiities. The Open time appliance is a low cost solution to tripple modular redundancy as purchasing 3 units is typically less than 2 units from our competitors.


<5ns Accuracy and Precision
Flagship solutions integreated into all of our models from Ublox allow these devices to be accurate to less than 5 nanoseconds to UTC.
With advanced features for anti-jam and anti-spoof counter measures these units maintain accuracy and precision even during sub-optimal conditions

Frequency Generation
From OCXO to high-end atomic rubidium and low-swap caesium
It must use a single-board computer that is deployed in millions of units for the best reliability it must run the same Timebeat software that works so well everywhere already.

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