Timing and Synchronization

xGenius - PTP Synchronization Tester

xGenius is a convenient handheld tester featuring a large touchscreen, facilitating analysis and interpretation of results. It's well-suited for both laboratory and field applications, boasting a comprehensive range of interfaces including IP, Ethernet, PTP, SyncE, T1, E1, E0, C37.94, and Datacom. It operates on battery power, weighs a mere 1.9kg, and is highly durable. Capable of testing transmission and synchronization networks up to 10Gb/s, it supports master/slave PTP emulation and offers various operation modes including Performance, Quality, One-way Delay, and Wander tests across all interfaces. With a built-in Rubidium clock disciplined with GNSS oscillator, it ensures high accuracy and remains operational in holdover mode.

You could start with purchasing a recent model dual port 10GbE tester. Later on, if you require additional interfaces, you can easily upgrade by simply adding a code. This will allow you to access the latest firmware with the features you need.

Platform

• Multiport Interfaces
• Hot swappable modules
• Operation / Results
• Ergonomics
• Batteries

Time / Clocks

• Internal Clocks
• Internal Rubidium clock
• Input Clock References
• Output Clock

SyncE and PTP testing

• Ethernet PTP Frequency testing
• Ethernet PTP Phase testing
• 1 pps testing
• Synchronous Ethernet

Latency and Delay measurements

• E1, T1, GbE and 10GbE interfaces
• Ethernet PTP (GbE and 10GbE)
• Service Disruption Time

Packet Capture

• Protocol Analysis

Ethernet/IP Testing

• 8 x independent streams
• Counts et statistics
• BER Tests et Patterns
• Symmetric/Asymmetric RFC-2544
• Symmetric/Asymmetric eSAM (Y.1564)
• Loopback

Zeus - PTP Synchronization Tester

Zeus is a testing tool specifically created to set up and manage communications within the power sector. It is capable of handling both older and newer interfaces to ensure the verification of various protocols like Ethernet/IP, PTP, SyncE, ToD, IRIG-B, T1/E1, C37.94, RS-232, G703, as well as specialized protocols such as GOOSE, SV, or MMS. Utilizing Zeus enables you to gain precise oversight and management of your infrastructures, thereby enhancing protection measures and data collection.

In substation automation, various tasks demand precise synchronization, spanning from microseconds to milliseconds:

1. For applications utilizing SV/GOOSE that aim to reduce latency.

2. Gathering data from IEDs, RTUs, and MUs.

3. SCADA operations and the MMS protocol.

4. Implementing line protection strategies.

5. Recording events accurately.

6. Deploying synchro-phasors across the WAN to monitor the power grid.

Zeus offers a comprehensive array of features for precise time coordination, achieved through measurements, analysis, and emulating protocols like PTP, IRIG-B, GPS, SyncE, T1/E1, and 1PPS.