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TCR1000 - Time Code Reader PCI Card

The TCR1000 is a universal voltage time code reader plug-in style card for both 3.3V and 5V PCI busses on IBM-PC compatible computer systems. The card is designed to synchronize time in a PC or Server from a master time code reference. In addition, it can be used as a SMPTE or IRIG-B/B1 linear time code (LTC) reader under software control. The reader is compatible with 24/25/30 fps NDF (Non Drop Frame) SMPTE linear time code, as well as IRIG-B pulse-width time code format and the IRIG-B(1) 1 kHz amplitude modulated time code format. Time code is detected automatically. Optional software provides an NTP reference for your network.

Masterclock's TCR1000-PCI PC Card

SpecificationsTCR1000-PCI Time Code Reader PCI Card


  • SMPTE (30/25/25 fps - non-drop frame only) to Leitch Date Encoding Standard
  • IRIG-B pulse width coded (unmodulated) DC, IEEE 1344 Standard
  • IRIG-B(1) 1 kHz Amplitude Modulated, IEEE 1344 Standard

  • BNC connector for time code input
  • Optional 3 pin positive locking, right angle pin header for time code input

  • Half-height card
  • Length: 6.6 in (167.6 mm)
  • Height: 2.5 in (63.6 mm)

  • With loss of power or time reference synchronization, device reverts to an internal battery-backed real-time clock chip with accuracy of ± 1min/year or <165ms per day

  • MCRSET utility for configuration and status
  • MCRSYNC service automatically keeps PC clock synchronized
  • DLL with documented API
  • Software runs as a service under Windows XP/7/Server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016

  • TCRSync-NTP software provides NTP reference for heterogeneous operating systems on an Ethernet LAN

  • Temperature: 0° to 60°C
  • Humidity: Up to 90% (non-condensing)

  • FCC, CE Marked, ROHS, ANSI

  • Supports: Windows XP (32bit) /7/8/10 (32 & 64 bit)
  • Supports: Windows Server 2003 R2/2008 R2/2010/2012/2016/2019
  • Windows OS requires Net Framework 4.0 and Windows Visual Studios C++ to be installed

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