Spectracom VersaSync - User Manual

VersaSync
®
User Manual
Document Part No.: 1228-5000-0050
Revision: 6.0
Date: 20-August-2018
spectracom.com

Summary

CHAPTER 1: Product Description

1.1 Getting Started

Provides initial steps and guidance for new users of the VersaSync system.

1.2 VersaSync Overview

1.4 Interfaces Overview

1.5 Connectors and their Pinouts

1.7 VersaSync Specifications

1.8 The VersaSync Web UI

Introduces the integrated web user interface for configuring and monitoring the unit.

CHAPTER 2: SETUP

2.1 Installation Overview

Outlines the steps for hardware setup, mechanical installation, and physical connections.

2.2 Initial Network Setup

Provides information to establish a network connection and access the Web UI.

2.3 Zero Configuration Setup

2.4 Accessing the Web UI

Details how to access the VersaSync Web User Interface for configuration and status.

2.5 Setting up an IP Address

Guides on assigning an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for network access.

2.6 Configuring Inputs;Outputs

Covers the configuration of inputs and outputs via the I/O connector using the Web UI.

2.7 Configuring Network Settings

Explains how to configure network settings for VersaSync access and monitoring.

CHAPTER 3: Managing Time

3.1 The Time Management Screen

The main entry point for all user-configurable System Time related settings.

3.2 System Time

Explains how VersaSync maintains and uses its System Time for outputs and synchronization.

3.3 Managing References

Discusses time and frequency sources, input reference priorities, and synchronization.

3.3.1 Input Reference Priorities

Details how to determine the order of priority for external time and 1PPS references.

3.3.2 Reference Qualification and Validation

3.3.3 The GNSS Reference

Details how the VersaSync utilizes the GNSS signal as a primary timing reference.

3.3.3.3 Selecting a GNSS Receiver Mode

3.3.3.4 Setting GNSS Receiver Dynamics

3.3.3.5 Performing a GNSS Receiver Survey

3.3.3.9 Manually Setting the GNSS Position

3.3.4 Holdover Mode

Describes the mode where VersaSync maintains time outputs from its internal oscillator when references are lost.

CHAPTER 4: System Administration

4.1 Issuing the HALT Command Before Removing Power

4.3 Notifications

4.4 Managing Users and Security

Covers managing user accounts, permissions, and password policies for system security.

4.6 Quality Management

4.6.1 System Monitoring

Details how to access and interpret detailed status information via the VersaSync Web UI.

4.6.1.3 Monitoring the Oscillator

4.6.1.4 NTP Status Monitoring

4.7 Updates and Licenses

4.7.1 Software Updates

Guides on how to perform software updates to get the latest features and fixes.

4.8 Resetting the Unit to Factory Configuration

4.8.1 Resetting All Configurations to their Factory Defaults

4.8.2 Backing-up and Restoring Configuration Files

APPENDIX

5.1 Troubleshooting

Provides information on troubleshooting failure symptoms using the Web UI status.

5.2 Command-Line Interface

5.6 Technical Support

Spectracom VersaSync Specifications

General

Model	VersaSync
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +65°C
Category	Time and Frequency Server
GNSS Receiver	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Inputs	1PPS, 10 MHz, IRIG-B, NTP, PTP
Outputs	1PPS, 10 MHz, IRIG-B, NTP, PTP
Network Interfaces	Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
Synchronization Protocols	PTP (IEEE 1588-2008), NTP
Frequency Accuracy	1 x 10-12 (GNSS locked)
Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Form Factor	1U Rackmount