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Evaluation Kit 
Quick Reference Guide
Document Part No.: 1228-5000-0051
Revision: 5.0
Date: 28-August-2017

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  • Page 1 VersaSync Evaluation Kit  Quick Reference Guide Document Part No.: 1228-5000-0051 Revision: 5.0 Date: 28-August-2017...
  • Page 2 © Spectracom, 2016-17...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.5 The VersaSync Web UI 2.5.1 The Web UI HOME Screen 2.6 Assigning I/O Pins 2.6.1 Signal Types 2.6.2 I/O Signal Mapping Table SAFETY 3.1 SAFETY: Before You Begin Installation • TABLE OF CONTENTS VersaSync Evaluation Kit Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About this Guide This Quick Reference Guide is a supplement to the main user manual for VersaSync Evaluation Kit. The latest version of main user manual can be found online under manuals.spectracom.com © 2016-2017 Spectracom. An Orolia brand. Orolia USA, Inc. dba Spectracom CHAPTER •...

  • Page 5: Network Setup

    Otherwise follow the instructions below for conventional setup. Default settings: VersaSync network settings default to DHCP, i.e. if the unit is connected to a DHCP server via ETH0 or ETH1, it will accept an assigned dynamic IP address. In order to apply a static IP address, DHCP must be disabled, as described below. (Your net work administrator will provide you with an IP address you can use for the VersaSync unit.)
  • Page 6 Using the Windows Device Manager , locate the new USB hard ware under Other devices , right-click on it, and select Update Driver Software… Locate the downloaded driver on your local hard disk: The driver will be installed: CHAPTER • VersaSync Evaluation Kit Quick Reference Guide Rev. 5...
  • Page 7 (will not be displayed on the screen) If you are on a DHCP-enabled network, retrieve the IP address assigned to VersaSync by typing the command. The command should return the net4 CHAPTER • VersaSync Evaluation Kit Quick Reference Guide Rev. 5...
  • Page 8 IP address assigned to the unit. Take note of the IP address. You can use this IP address to login to the VersaSync Web UI and then set a static IP address, subnet mask and gateway (see Step 4. below).
  • Page 9 Click Submit, and start a new Web UI session by entering the new IP address into your browser, and logging into the Web UI again. You have now established a network connection with VersaSync. Continue with other configurations e.g., NTP settings, references, outputs, etc. See manuals.spectracom.com...

  • Page 10: Zero Configuration Setup

    Zeroconf Requirements Prior to using zeroconf, ensure the following requirements are met: Your LAN network must have DHCP enabled. Your VersaSync unit must have DHCP enabled for its ETH0 port (this is the factory default setting) Note: Zeroconf is only supported on the ETH0 port.

  • Page 11: Using Zeroconf

    Once you logged into the VersaSync via zeroconf, you can retrieve the DHCP address for future use: Navigate to MANAGEMENT: NETWORK > Network Setup , and click General Settings in the Actions panel on the left. The IPV4 ADDRESS will be displayed in the lower left corner of the window.

  • Page 12: Product Overview

    2.1  Interfaces Overview Product Overview Interfaces Overview All of VersaSync's interfaces are integrated into the unit's connectors, which are located on the front panel: Figure 2-1: VersaSync front panel connectors The following interfaces are provided: CHAPTER • VersaSync Evaluation Kit Quick Reference Guide Rev. 5...

  • Page 13: Input Timing Interfaces

    NTP server, PTP v2 master All Multi I/O interfaces (connector no. 4) are software-configurable, see "Assigning I/O Pins" on page 20. 2.1.3 Other Interfaces USB serial equivalent: CLI interface (Connector 4) CHAPTER • VersaSync Evaluation Kit Quick Reference Guide Rev. 5...

  • Page 14: Connectors And Their Pinouts

    2.2  Connectors and their Pinouts Connectors and their Pinouts All of VersaSync's connectors are provided at the front panel of the unit, below the Status LEDs. 2.2.1 Power Connector Note: View in mating direction from front. Table 2-3: Power connector pinout Signal (10 to 32 V)

  • Page 15: Ethernet Connector

    USB D– 1PPS input USB D+ ASCII input (RS-232) 2.2.3 Ethernet Connector Note: View in mating direction from front. Table 2-5: Ethernet connector pinout Signal Signal Ethernet_1 A+ Ethernet_2 A+ CHAPTER • VersaSync Evaluation Kit Quick Reference Guide Rev. 5...

  • Page 16: Optional I/O Connector

    2.2.4 Optional I/O Connector The Optional I/O connector is used in conjunction with the Option Board that is available for VersaSync. If the unit is not equipped with an Option Board, this connector is not used. 2.2.5 Coaxial Connectors VersaSync offers five (5) coaxial connectors, three (3) of which can be configured at the fact ory to accommodate requirements for e.g., IRIG AM signals or additional 10 MHz outputs.

  • Page 17: Included Cables

    2.3  Included Cables Included Cables The VersaSync Evaluation Kit contains the following cables (the antenna cable is not shown): Power Cable I/O Cable CHAPTER • VersaSync Evaluation Kit Quick Reference Guide Rev. 5...
  • Page 18 2.3  Included Cables I/O Breakout Cable Ethernet Data Cable CHAPTER • VersaSync Evaluation Kit Quick Reference Guide Rev. 5...

  • Page 19: Status Leds

    2.4  Status LEDs Status LEDs VersaSync's front panel status LEDs provide a real-time status overview: Eight (8) LEDs indicate the unit's current operating state: The LEDs can be disabled, see "Blackout Mode" on page 17. 2.4.1 Blinking Intervals The status LEDs can communicate five different operating states: "OFF"...

  • Page 20: Legend, Individual Leds

    System Clock OK (valid) FAST Invalid Time (Holdover period exceeded, or oscillator damaged) No output signal(s) detected/all outputs are disabled FAST Malfunction detected (short circuit, or overload) Outputs are enabled CHAPTER • VersaSync Evaluation Kit Quick Reference Guide Rev. 5...

  • Page 21: Led Patterns During Boot Sequence

    . No arguments are ledctl /usr/bin/ required. To test the command do not forget to use the command ( sudo sudo led- ctl [options] CHAPTER • VersaSync Evaluation Kit Quick Reference Guide Rev. 5...

  • Page 22: The Versasync Web Ui

    2.5  The VersaSync Web UI The VersaSync Web UI VersaSync has an integrated web user interface (referred to as "Web UI" throughout this doc umentation) that can be accessed from a computer over a network connection, using a standard web browser. The Web UI is used to configure the unit, and for status monitoring during every day operation.
  • Page 23 TOOLS : Opens a drop-down menu for access to the system maintenance screens and sys tem logs. HELP : Provides Spectracom Service Contact Information and high-level system con figurations you may be required to furnish when contacting Spectracom Service. CHAPTER •...

  • Page 24: Assigning I/O Pins

    2.6  Assigning I/O Pins Assigning I/O Pins VersaSync's I/O connector is software configurable, i.e. the pin interfaces and the signal mod ulations can be configured by the user via the VersaSync Web UI. As of September 2017, some of the functionality (e.g., CAN bus) is still Note: under development and has not been enabled yet.

  • Page 25: Signal Types

    For details, see the signal mapping table below. CHAPTER • VersaSync Evaluation Kit Quick Reference Guide Rev. 5...

  • Page 26: I/O Signal Mapping Table

    Up to six TTL (5V) or 10 V DCLS outputs and three DCLS inputs are available for e.g., 1PPS, xPPS, IRIG B 00x, HaveQuick, ASCII ToD signal transmission. Single-ended Serial Lines VersaSync provides up to 3 RX and 3 TX RS232 interfaces for e.g., ASCII ToD – NMEA 0183 (ICD-GPS-153). Differential Serial Lines Up to four differential serial lines are available.
  • Page 27 For reference purposes, the illustration below shows one of the possible configurations: 1PPS TTL Input 1PPS TTL Output 1PPS 10 V Output RS422 HaveQuick Input and Output RS232 NMEA Input and Output CHAPTER • VersaSync Evaluation Kit Quick Reference Guide Rev. 5...
  • Page 28 Example I/O configuration Configuring a new Input or Output In the VersaSync Web UI, navigate to MANAGEMENT > NETWORK: Pin Layout . The Pin Layout screen will be displayed. Prior to assigning the new output, identify a pin pair in the Pin Layout table that is not used (Signal = "None") or not needed.
  • Page 29 In the Actions panel, click Apply Changes . Restoring the Default I/O Configuration VersaSync is shipped with a default I/O configuration that you can be customize. However, if required you can restore the default configuration at any time after applying changes.
  • Page 30 2.6  Assigning I/O Pins Navigate to the MANAGEMENT: NETWORK > Pin Layout screen. In the Actions panel on the left, click Reload Layout . CHAPTER • VersaSync Evaluation Kit Quick Reference Guide Rev. 5...

  • Page 31: Safety

    DANGER! — INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT: Installation of this product is to be done by authorized service personnel only. This product is not to be installed by users/operators without legal author isation. CHAPTER • VersaSync Evaluation Kit Quick Reference Guide Rev. 5...
  • Page 32 — DO NOT OPEN EQUIPMENT, UNLESS AUTHORIZED: The interior of this equipment does not have any user serviceable parts. Contact Spectracom Technical Support if this equipment needs to be serviced. Do not open the equipment. Follow Spectracom Safety Instructions, and observe all local electrical regulatory requirements.

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