Safran VersaSync - Configuring PTP; The PTP Screen

2.8.12 Configuring PTP
Precision Time Protocol (PTP) is a time protocol that can be used to synchronize
computers on an Ethernet network. VersaSync supports PTP Version2, as spe-
cified in the IEEE 1588-2008 standard, via two (2) Ethernet ports.
VersaSync can be configured as a PTP Master Clock or as a PTP Slave Clock.
Next to PTP specifications, this topic describes the PTP menu items and settings,
and outlines how to set up VersaSync as a PTP Master or Slave.
PTP Specifications
Inputs/Outputs: (2) Ports
Signal Type: Ethernet
Management: Web UI
Network Speeds: 10/100/1000 Mb/s
PTP Version supported:PTP2 (IEEE 1588-2008)
PTP Profiles supported: (Changing the profile selection will adjust the
default settings for the port to be configured):
Default
Telecom G.8265.1
Power Utility 61850-9-3
Power System C37.238
Transmission modes: Unicast, Multicast (IPv4 and Ethernet), and Hybrid
[default]
Timestamping: VersaSync has PTP time stamp functionality which is set to
use the PTP timescale.
2.8.12.1 The PTP Screen
The PTP screen provides PTP status information, and provides access to all con-
figurable PTP settings.
To access the PTP screen, navigate to MANAGEMENT > NETWORK: PTP Setup.
The PTP screen will open:
2.8 Configuring Network Settings
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