Precision GPS Timing and Power Measurement Solutions
Analyze the Timing Signal
Reads, analyzes, and sources IRIG-B, DCF77, and 1 PPS. The comprehensive instrument for power substation timing.
Portable Power Measurement with Precision Timing
Model 933A Portable Power Sentinel takes field analysis to the next level, packing ultimate power metering with optional precision timing for rmeasuring time and phasors.
Portable Combustible Gas Meter for Transformer Analysis
Measure total combustible gases in oil-filled transformer nitrogen gas blankets with Model 921A.
Model 811AT Universal Test Plug Current Lead Set
As a set or individual single-phase current lead, Model 811 test leads feature industry compatible Universal Test Plugs and gold plated 0.25 in spade lugs for maximum quality.
May 29, 2026 Model 1201 Firmware Update
Name : 1200-1201_Firmware
Version : 01.24 Rev 16Sep2024
Released : 16 September 2024 more info »
November 11, 2025 Motorola/iLotus 12 Channel Receiver Maintenance Advisory
Maintenance requirement for all Motorola/iLotus M12M GPS receivers. more info »
April 15, 2021 Presentation: Time in the Power Industry: How and Why We Use It
Arbiter Systems engineer Bill Dickerson delivers a talk to the IEEE North Jersey section on the use of precision timing in the power industry.
Topics covered include:
-Applications of precise time
-Accuracy requirements
-Time scales, time zones etc
-Sources of precise time
-Methods of timing distribution
-Problems sometimes encountered and how to avoid them more info »
October 5, 2026 The Pentagon wants ultra-precise clocks without GPS
The Pentagon's research arm has been experimenting with a new generation of ultra-precise clocks, with the hope of one day integrating the devices into military aircraft, radars, and other systems as a reliable backup for American forces when GPS is jammed or spoofed.
May 26, 2026 NextEra Will Buy Dominion Energy
Florida-headquartered NextEra Energy is set to buy Virginia-based Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion. more info »
March 27, 2026 Anatomy of a Blackout: Findings from the Spain-Portugal Grid Collapse Final Report
An analysis of the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) Expert Panel’s final report on the April 28, 2025, Iberian Peninsula power grid incident. more info »
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Precision Timing in the Power Industry: How and Why We Use it
With costs to acquire precise, reliable timing in an affordable range, power industry engineers are able to apply the technology in ways that reduce costs, improve reliability and assist in the prevention of system-wide faults. Bill Dickerson of Arbiter Systems® explores the applications and role of precision timing in this article.