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This document refers to the following products: 907,900 NETSILON 7 (100-240 VAC) 907,901 NETSILON 7 (18-36 VDC) 907,902 NETSILON 7 (100-240 VAC + 18-36 VDC) BODET SA 1 rue du Général de Gaulle 49340 Trementines, France Tel. support France: 02.41.71.72.99 www.bodet-time.com Fax France: 02.41.71.72.01...
CONTENTS 1. General points 1.1 Using the guide 1.2 introduction 1.3 netsilon presentation 1.3.1. Front panel 1.3.2. Rear panel 1.4 Specifications 1.4.1. Precision 1.4.2. Connection 1.4.3. Mechanical characteristics 1.4.4. Electrical characteristics 1.4.5. Communications 1.4.6. Lists of network protocols supported 1.4.7. Synchronisation sources 2.
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3.2 Choosing the lCD screen display language 3.3 Configuration with a DHCP server 3.4 Configuration without a DHCP server 4. WeB serVer MenUs 4.1 start-up 4.1.1. Presentation of the main menu 4.1.2. Configuring the Netsilon front panel 4.1.3. Changing the language 4.2 Managing users 4.2.1. Changing the password 4.2.2. Creating or modifying an account 4.2.3. Deleting an account 4.2.4.
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4.6.5. NTP key 4.6.6. NTP Autokey 4.6.7. NTP-Anycast 4.7 Time distribution 4.7.1. AFNOR expansion card (ref. 907940) 4.7.2. PULSE expansion card (ref. 907942) 4.7.3. CURRENT LOOP expansion card (ref. 907944) 4.8 Management of notifications 4.8.1. SMTP configuration 4.8.2. SNMP trap Configuration 4.8.3. Configuration of alarms 4.9 System supervision 4.9.1. SNMP agent 4.10 System monitoring 4.10.1. Home page 4.10.2. GPS statistics 4.10.3. NTP statistics 4.10.4. NTP log 4.10.5. Alarm history 4.11 System tools 4.11.1. Firmware updates 4.11.2. Loading and saving a configuration 4.11.3.
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7.1.2. Network menu 7.1.3. USB transfer menu 7.2 Technician menu 8. sUpport 8.1 status of leDs on front panel 8.2 Web browser not opening 8.3 Control panel inactive 8.4 Data synchronisation 8.5 USB loading 8.6 BoDet technical support 8.7 History of updates to this guide 9. ANNEXES 9.1 Annex 1: synchronisation 9.1.1. Primary source / secondary source 9.1.2. Automatic selection 9.2 Annex 2: functions 9.3 Annex 3: rights according to profile: administrator & user 9.4 Annex 4: saved settings 9.5 Annex 5: list of command sets...
1. General points Thank you for choosing the BODET Netsilon time server. This product has been carefully designed to meet your needs in accordance with ISO 9001 quality standards. We recommend that you read this manual carefully before using the product for the first time.
1.3 netsilon presentation 1.3.1. Front panel The Netsilon front panel contains: > a USB port > three status LEDs for power supply, synchronisation and alarms (Power, Sync. and Alarm) See Chapter 6.1 status of leDs on front panel > a two-line LCD display >...
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Terminal for GPS antenna: Alarms input: interfaces with the dry contact of the client equipment. Serial port. ETH0 network card. > NETSILON 7 (100-240 VAC) > NETSILON 7 (18-36 VDC)
1.4 Specifications 1.4.1. Precision Typical values Precision 1x10 Stability 1x10 /day Holdover 5 ms (after 24 hours) Alarm SNMP traps, email and relay contact average after 24 hours with GPS signal average after 2 weeks with GPS signal typical value, after 2-week GPS synchronisation at constant temperature 1.4.2.
Supports V1, V2C and V3 (traps + agents) Relay contact / External input Sending and receipt of alarms 1.4.7. Synchronisation sources Two synchronisation sources are available for Netsilon: the BODET GPS antenna or an NTP server present on the computer network.
Electrical installation of the equipment must comply with applicable electrical standards. 2.2.2. Opening the equipment There are no user-repairable parts inside this equipment. Please contact BODET customer support if the equipment needs to be repaired. Do not open the product except when adding or replacing expansion cards: >...
> Connect a DC cable and observe the polarity indicated at the rear of the device. > NETSILON 7 (100-240 VAC + 18-36 VDC): priority mains power supply. If the latter is lost, the power supply will automatically switch over to 18-36 VDC.
3. CoMMissioninG Netsilon configuration is performed exclusively on the web server. In order to be able to access the web server it is necessary to configure the ETH0 port via the front panel keypad and the LCD screen. i n order not to disrupt Netsilon synchronisation with the other products present on the network, it is important to maintain identification of the time server.
3.2 Choosing the lCD screen display language The network settings for configuration of the ETH0 port (assignment of an IP address) can be read or configured via the Netsilon control panel. It is first necessary to select the product’s display language: 10:54.32 Mon 19 SEP 2016 System...
3.4 Configuration without a DHCP server Without automatic assignment of an IP address by a DHCP server, it is necessary to manually assign a fixed IP address. To manually configure the Netsilon network settings, enter the following three parameters: > IP address assignment > This is a unique address assigned to Netsilon by the network administrator. Ensure that the chosen address is available.
4. WeB serVer MenUs The order of the chapters corresponds to the steps to be completed as part of an initial commissioning. It is important to observe this order to ensure correct deployment of the system. An administrator profile is required to modify the web server parameters presented in this chapter. To view rights Annex 3: rights according to profile.
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2) Click , and the following window will appear: 3) Perform the desired configuration: Can be used to lock the Netsilon control panel when the box is checked. > This function can be used to prevent any misuse by a third party. Can be used to disable the USB port located on the panel when the box is checked.
4.1.3. Changing the language To make the configuration easier it is recommended to select the language you are the most confortable with. To choose the web server display language, follow these steps: 1) SYSTEM menu > General > Settings: Change the time server domain name Change the web server language and idle timeout...
4.2 Managing users 4.2.1. Changing the password By way of reminder, it is strongly recommended to change the default password before beginning Netsilon configuration. To change the default administrator account password, follow these steps: 1) SECURITY menu > User management > Users, or SECURITY menu > User management > Account. 2) Click , and the following window will appear: Enter your new...
4.2.4. Restoring the default password In order to restore the default administrator account password, follow these steps: 1) SECURITY menu > User management > Account 2) Click , and the following window will appear: 3) Click to apply the changes.
4.3 Configuring the time zone t he time zone section enables centralised time zone creation. Each output can be defined in a time zone, defined earlier in this chapter. 4.3.1. Defining the local time system and date t he local time should only be changed when replacing the CR2032 battery. For the local time system and date, follow these steps: 1) TIME menu > Time zones > Local time system. 2) Click , and the following window will appear: 3) Manually change the time and date. 4) Select the time zone from the drop-down menu.
Enter the name of the time zone. Define the time offset compared to the UTC reference. The drop-down menu can be used to assign a positive or negative offset. Enter the desired hours and minutes for this offset. If the zone is subject to a time change: enable then enter the desired time changes. it is possible to select a periodical day in a month or to define a date.
4.4 Configuring the computer network 1) Click on the NETWORK to configure the network interfaces. For network interface configuration, navigation is interactive: move the mouse over the connector of the interface to be configured, then click on it: 4.4.1. ETH0 Ethernet port configuration To configure a network output, follow these steps: 1) NETWORK menu >...
To configure a network output, see Chapter 4.4.1 Configuring the ETH0 Ethernet port. The mechanical installation is performed in our factory. For any subsequent installation, refer to the expansion card installation guide available from www.bodet-time.com. The labels containing the MAC address for each port are placed in line with the RJ45 connector...
4.4.3. Managing network services To manage network services, follow these steps: 1) NETWORK menu > Services It is possible to enable or disable network services individually. For some services, configuration is necessary in advance. Hyperlinks (Configure) can be used to access the settings pages of services requiring configuration.
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3) Go to the browser’s advanced settings, then click on “proceed to netsilon.be.local”: t he connection is secure, even if “https” is crossed and in red. This warning only indicates that the certificate has not been authenticated by a certified organisation. B odet recommends the use of «https» mode to optimize security when accessing the server Netsilon web site. > Dns The DNS (Domain Name System) is a protocol which can be used to associate a domain name, known as the Hostname, (e.g.
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> SSH On the Ethernet port, the configuration of Netsilon can be modified using command sets. To configure this parameter, click on Configure: Activation of the SSH service Authentication by: - Only password: authentication by password only - Only public key: authentication by public key only. - Public key or password: authentication by password or public key.
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> snMp SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol for supervision of network devices. There are two entities: an SNMP manager and agents (e.g. Netsilon). The manager queries the agent, which will send messages to it, known as ‘traps’. traps SNMP traps are messages sent using the SNMP protocol from a monitored device to a monitoring server.
4.5 Choosing synchronisation sources To choose the synchronisation source(s), follow these steps: 1) TIME menu > Synchronisation 4.5.1. Status of sources An overview is provided. This area shows whether or not the available synchronisation sources have been activated. 4.5.2. Priority of sources The priority of synchronisation sources can be used to define the priorities between each available source, in order to enable Netsilon to transmit a continuous, precise time signal.
4.5.3. Satellite receivers Enable GPS synchronisation using the button. 1) To set the threshold for alarms, click the link Configure alarm thresholds, and the following window will appear: 2) Click , and the following window will appear: Set the number of satellites to define the alarm threshold: Set the number of satellites, between 3 and 8.
4.6 ntp 4.6.1. NTP service To enable the NTP service, proceed as follows: 1) TIME menu > NTP > NTP service Service ON/OFF button. Tick this box to query the NTP server remotely. Authorisation of mode 6 and 7 NTP packets (remote information queries).
4.6.2. NTP client In server mode: NTP transmits the time in multicast or broadcast. To add an NTP synchronisation source, follow these steps: 1) TIME menu > NTP > NTP client: 2) Add an NTP server by clicking on , and the following window will appear: Enter the NTP address of the NTP client.
4.6.3. NTP servers In client mode: NTP synchronises in unicast. To enable NTP Servers mode, follow these steps: 1) TIME menu > NTP > NTP servers: 2) Select the communication mode: multicast or broadcast. 1) Add an NTP server by clicking on , and the following window will appear: Enter the NTP address of the NTP client.
4.6.4. NTP peers NTP peer is defined between two or more time servers. If neither of them is authorised (at the same hierarchical level) to know the time, both will work to obtain an identical synchronisation. Scenario 1: the reference server transmits the time signal Scenario 2: the reference server no longer transmits the time signal, the third-party device synchronises on Netsilon or vice-versa:...
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To enable NTP peers mode, follow these steps: 1) TIME menu > NTP > NTP peers: 2) Add an NTP server by clicking on , and the following window will appear: Enter the NTP address of the NTP client. Poll interval: this is the period of time, in seconds, between two queries. The value shown in the NTP configuration status table (see previous page) will be lower than the minimum value in order to enable quick synchronisation.
4.6.5. NTP key The NTP key enables secure communication between a server and an NTP client, in order to prevent intrusion by a third-party server.
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To enable NTP key mode, follow these steps: 1) TIME menu > NTP > NTP key: 2) Add an NTP key by clicking on , and the following window will appear: Tick this box to use authentication with a trusted key (by default, the NTP service only acknowledges trusted keys).
4.6.6. NTP Autokey To enable NTP autokey mode, follow these steps: 1) TIME menu > NTP > NTP Autokey: 2) Click , and the following window will appear: Tick the box to enable and define the autokey. Enter the passphrase, complying with the number of characters indicated. Before a server can be designated as a client or server, it must be designated as trusted.
4.6.7. NTP-Anycast Anycast is applied to the NTP protocol to establish reliable communication between client and server (server redundancy). the Anycast switch must be OSPF compatible. The clocks (clients) send a query to the servers. The Anycast switch will select the server that responds fastest in order to pass the information on to the clients.
4.7 Time distribution Option cards can be selected in two ways: - In dynamic mode: hover the mouse over the desired expansion card then click. The menu dedicated to this option card is shown on the screen. - Click the button of the desired expansion card.
4.7.2. PULSE expansion card (ref. 907942) The PULSE expansion card enables wired time distribution by pulse every minute or ½ minute at 24VDC parallel. To configure the PULSE output, follow these steps: 1) TIME menu > Outputs > Slot D: 24V pulse: 2) Configure the output by clicking , and the following window will appear: 3) Select the time zone which will be transmitted via the PULSE expansion card output.
4.7.3. CURRENT LOOP expansion card (ref. 907944) The Current Loop expansion card can be used to distribute time by radio (DCF) via current loop. To configure the Current Loop output, follow these steps: 1) TIME menu > Outputs > Slot C: Current Loop: 2) Configure the output by clicking , and the following window will appear: 3) Select the time zone which will be transmitted via the Current Loop expansion card.
4.8 Management of notifications 4.8.1. SMTP configuration To register an SMTP server in order to send e-mails, follow these steps: 1) NOTIFICATION menu > SMTP: 2) In SMTP - service, click , and the following window will appear: Enter the IP address of the receiving server. Enter the communication port.
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Configuration example: 1) Enter the sender’s parameters: sMtp serVer IP address of the SMTP server 192.168.1.254 Port Users e-mail Password Admin admin@serveurtest.com admintest smtp-test smtp-test@serveurtest.com admintest netsilon1 netsilon1@serveurtest.com admintest 2) Enter the list of recipients: 3) Click to add the e-mail address: 4) Enable the service using the button, then save.
4.8.2. SNMP trap Configuration To configure trap receipt, follow these steps: 1) NOTIFICATION menu > SNMP trap: Version V1 or V2C: 2) Click , and the following window will appear: Select the supported SNMP version: V1, V2C or V3. Enter a community name of between 5 and 32 characters, without spaces. Select the IP communication version: IPV4.
4.8.3. Configuration of alarms To define the notification mode and criticality of alarms, follow these steps: 1) NOTIFICATION menu > Alarms: Tick the box to enable alarm selection. Tick the box for the alarm to be identified on the LED on the front panel of the Netsilon device and notified via a relay contact.
4.9 System supervision 4.9.1. SNMP agent > ENABLING THE SNMP AGENT (E.G. V1) 1) SECURITY menu > SNMP agent: 2) Click , and the following window will appear: Selecting the SNMP version. Enter a community name of between 5 and 32 characters, without spaces. Select the IP communication version: IPV4. Enter the IP address of the server.
4.10 System monitoring 4.10.1. Home page The home page is a consultation page: This menu shows the status of the synchronisation in progress: Status of synchronisation in progress: > > Green = synchronisation OK > Red = no synchronisation > The synchronisation source used: GPS, NTP. >...
4.10.2. GPS statistics To view Netsilon GPS synchronisation statistics, follow these steps: 1) HISTORY menu > GPS statistics. 2) Select the date using the drop-down menu: GPS reception status is symbolised by two status levels: > 0: GPS reception frame but no synchronisation (waiting period to check if the source is reliable). 1: GPS frame reception.
4.10.3. NTP statistics To view Netsilon NTP synchronisation statistics, follow these steps: 1) HISTORY menu > NTP statistics. 2) Select the date using the drop-down menu: Time offset: time offset in relation to the reference synchronisation source. Drift compensation: gradual correction of the Netsilon oscillator in relation to the source. The idea is to move closer to the synchronisation source in a gradual manner (without any time jump).
4.10.4. NTP log To view the Netsilon log records, proceed as follows: 1) HISTORY menu > NTP log: This log contains saved information. It is a standard log generated by the NTP protocol. it is possible to perform a search of this log using the search bar. 4.10.5. Alarm history To view the history of alarms and acknowledge them, follow these steps: 1) HISTORY menu >...
1) SYSTEM menu > Tools > Upgrade and backup. 2) Click , and the following window will appear for selection of the file to import: the latest firmware version is available at www.bodet-time.com 4.11.2. Loading and saving a configuration To save a configuration, follow these steps: 1) SYSTEM menu > Tools > Upgrade and backup.
4.11.3. Firmware version and online help To view the Netsilon firmware version and option cards, proceed as follows: 1) SYSTEM menu > General > Versions: To access the product manual, proceed as follows: 1) SYSTEM menu > General > Online help: 4.11.4.
4.11.6. Removing an expansion card If an expansion card is physically removed from Netsilon, it must also be removed from the web server so as not to generate false alarms. To remove an expansion card from the Netsilon software, follow these steps: 1) SYSTEM menu > Tools > Option cards. 2) Select the expansion card to be removed.
ETH0 port): 5.1 Authentication by password 1) Download a program enabling you to log into Netsilon remotely (e.g.: PuTTY). 2) Note the IP address of Netsilon 7. 3) Open the program (PuTTY). 4) Enter the IP address. 5) Enter the default ID and password to access the command set. Remember: >...
5.2 Authentication by public key 1) Download a program that will generate public/private keys (e.g.: PuTTY Key Generator). 2) Generate a public/private key by clicking on Hover your PC mouse over this space to generate the key 3) Copy the public key to paste to the SSH parameters of Netsilon (see page 26). Copy the key from the PuTTY generator Paste the key to Netsilon 4) Save the private key to your PC.
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8) Enter the location on your PC containing the private key matching the public key copied to Netsilon: 9) Enter the user: 10) Click on , the following window opens:...
6. CONFIGURATION BY CONSOLE > To access the Netsilon web server, follow these steps (Netsilon, via its COM serial port, must be connected to the PC). t he physical connection between the PC and Netsilon must be a direct link via an RS232 (DB9) male/ female serial cable. 1) Download a program enabling you to log into Netsilon (e.g.: PuTTY). 2) Open the program (PuTTY). 3) Enter the communication port.
7. Control panel MenUs 7.1 Main menu tree Configuration of menus via the control panel provides for basic settings. Advanced settings are configured via the web server. menus are automatically closed after 45 seconds of inactivity on the control panel. 10:54.32 Tues 19 SEP 2016 System ok See Chapter 5.1.1 System menu, page 53 Network õ Network ok See Chapter 5.1.2 Network menu page 54 USB transfer õ...
7.1.1. System menu This menu can be used to view the following parameters: > the product’s MAC address, > the name of the product and its firmware version, > the expansion card(s) installed, > the language used for the menus displayed on the LCD screen. 10:54.32 Tues 19 SEP 2016 System...
7.1.2. Network menu This menu can be used to view, define and configure the parameters of the ETH0 network port only. 10:54.32 Tues 19 SEP 2016 System ok Network õ Network ok USB transfer õ 192.168.1.0/24 With a DHCP server Display ETH0 ok No gateway ok Config. ETH0 õ No IP address Without a DHCP server No gateway ok...
7.1.3. USB transfer menu The Netsilon time server can load or save its programming by means of a USB key. Before creating any new programming, it is necessary to save the existing set-up on a USB key. 10:54.32 Tues 19 SEP 2016 System ok Network õ...
7.2 Technician menu this menu is only accessible with a technician code. This daily code is held by BODET. To obtain this code, contact BODET customer support and ensure that you have the MAC1 address for the ETH0 network output. In this menu, it is possible to: >...
8. sUpport 8.1 status of leDs on front panel The LEDs can provide Netsilon status information. status and Description Check that… colour 1) The mains (AC) power supply cable is connected to a Netsilon connector and the No power supply power supply switch is ON.
8.2 Web browser not opening > With a DHCP server Check that the DHCP server delivers the IP address: IP address displayed on Netsilon LCD screen (see Chapter 3.3 Configuration with a DHCP server) > Without a DHCP server: fixed IP address Check that the network settings are correct: IP address available, subnet mask, gateway, etc. (see Chapter 3.4 Configuration without a DHCP server) >...
The format (file system) of the USB key is FAT16/FAT32 or NTFS. 8.6 BoDet technical support To request technical support for this equipment: 1) Go to the “Support” page of the www.bodet-time.com website: Click the link: http://www.bodet-time.com/en/customer-support.html 2) Fill in the contact form.
9. ANNEXES 9.1 Annex 1: synchronisation 9.1.1. Primary source / secondary source Scenario 1: loss of synchronisation from the primary then secondary sources > Freerun on product start-up > Synchronisation with the primary source (e.g. GPS) > Loss of synchronisation from the primary source > Holdover > Synchronisation with the secondary source (e.g. NTP) >...
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Timeout for synchronisation with the primary source (e.g. GPS) > Timeout for synchronisation with the secondary source (e.g. NTP) > No synchronisation: switch to freerun Time. 1 synchro. Time. 2 synchro. Statuses: Freerun Freerun Loss of synchronisation then Notifications: switch to freerun T he timeout duration depends on the synchronisation source: > Bodet GPS: 5 minutes > NTP: 15 minutes...
9.1.2. Automatic selection The synchronisation source is automatically selected based on reception quality. No holdover between changing synchronisation sources. Scenario 1: loss of synchronisation from the primary then secondary sources > Freerun on product start-up > Synchronisation with the primary source (e.g. GPS) > (e.g. NTP) > Loss of synchronisation from the secondary source >...
9.2 Annex 2: functions The following table summarises the availability of functions: Web Control Functions Description Console Server panel Network Interfaces: configure the ETH0 interface √ √ √ √ Interfaces: configure the other network interfaces √ √ √ Services: activate services √ √ √...
9.3 Annex 3: rights according to profile: administrator & user The following table summarises the availability of functions: Function mode Description Admin. User Network Interfaces: configure the ETH0 interface Interfaces: configure the other network interfaces Services: activate services Notification Alarms: configure alarms SNMP Trap: enable and configure the SNMP trap SMTP: enable and configure the SMTP Safety User management: add/modify/delete an account, change a...
9.4 Annex 4: saved settings Function mode Description Saved Network Interfaces: configure the ETH0 interface Interfaces: configure the other network interfaces Services: activate services Notification Alarms: configure alarms SNMP Trap: enable and configure the SNMP trap √ SMTP: enable and configure the SMTP √ Safety User management: add/modify/delete an account, change a password and √...
9.5 Annex 5: list of command sets List of Netsilon commands: Category Command Description General helpcli List of all commands System systemversion Displays the versions of Netsilon and its option cards systemoptioncard List of installed option cards systemlistservices Displays the status of services systemservice [service] [ON/OFF] Change the status of a service systemlanguage [FR/UK/ES/DE/NL/IT]...
net4setdns [interface] [addr4] Set the parameters of the DNS server Interface =0 or 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 net4getgate [interface] Indicates the gateway of all ports or the requested port Interface =0 or 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 net4setgate [interface] [addr4] Set the gateway...
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