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HES TM-2 Time Master II Network Time Server

The HES TM-2 Time Master II is a standalone network time server engineered to deliver precise clock synchronization across distributed security camera systems, NVRs, access control infrastructure, and networked security devices. In multi-camera deployments and large-scale security networks, synchronized timestamps are critical for forensic video correlation, audit trail integrity, and accurate incident reconstruction. The TM-2 eliminates clock drift across endpoints through centralized NTP/SNTP time distribution.

Key Features

  • Standalone network time server with NTP and SNTP protocol support
  • ONVIF Profile S compliant for seamless IP camera integration
  • Centralized time synchronization across security infrastructure
  • Supports cameras, NVRs, access control panels, and networked devices
  • Precise clock distribution for forensic video correlation
  • Eliminates timestamp drift in distributed security deployments

Technical Specifications

  • ONVIF Support: Yes — full ONVIF Profile S compatibility
  • VMS Compatibility: ONVIF Profile S compliant systems
  • Protocols: NTP and SNTP for standard network time client implementations
  • Network Integration: Direct Ethernet connectivity to security devices

Applications

  • Enterprise security networks requiring centralized time distribution
  • Multi-site camera deployments with forensic video analysis requirements
  • Access control systems requiring synchronized audit logging
  • Incident reconstruction and compliance documentation
  • Mid-to-large security infrastructure with distributed endpoints
Ted Perry
Ted Perry
Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

Clock synchronization is often overlooked in security system design, yet it is fundamental to forensic integrity. When video evidence from multiple cameras or logs from access control panels contain timestamp discrepancies, reconstruction of incident timelines becomes unreliable and may be inadmissible in legal proceedings. The TM-2 addresses this by acting as an authoritative time source across your entire security network.

The server's support for both NTP and SNTP ensures compatibility with legacy access control panels, modern IP cameras, and NVRs. ONVIF Profile S compliance guarantees interoperability with standardized video management systems, reducing integration overhead in heterogeneous environments. For organizations audited under SOX, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS frameworks, centralized time distribution provides documented proof of synchronized logging across security endpoints—a key compliance requirement often flagged during assessments.

Deployment is straightforward: the TM-2 connects to your network via Ethernet and broadcasts time to any device configured as an NTP/SNTP client. In environments with multiple VLANs or air-gapped security networks, verify that firewall rules permit NTP traffic (UDP port 123) between the server and client devices.

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Specifications
ONVIF: Yes
VMS Compatibility: ONVIF Profile S
Compatibility: Yes
Weight: 4 lb
Country of Origin: US
Door Capacity: 92 Door
Reader Type: Keypad
Communication: Wiegand
Strike Type: Electric Strike
Input Voltage: 24VDC
Product Type: Reader
Poe Budget: Supplies
Poe Power: PoE (802.3af)
Mount Type: Rack
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