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VersaSync
Getting Started Guide
Document Part No.: 1228-5000-0051
Revision: 10
Date: 6-August-2024

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  • Page 1 ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE VersaSync Getting Started Guide Document Part No.: 1228-5000-0051 Revision: 10 Date: 6-August-2024...
  • Page 3: About This Guide

    About this Guide This Getting Started Guide is a supplement to the main user manual for VersaSync. The latest version of the main user manual can be found online on the Safran Navigaiton & Timing website at: safran-navigation-timing.com/manuals. © 2024 Safran.
  • Page 4 Blank page. VersaSync Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.4.1 Blinking Intervals 1.4.2 LED Lighting Patterns 1.4.3 Legend, individual LEDs 1.4.3.1 LED Patterns during Boot Sequence 1.4.4 Blackout Mode 1.5 The VersaSync Web UI 1.5.1 The Web UI HOME Screen Quick Start 2.1 Network Setup 2.2 Zero Configuration Setup 2.2.1 Using Zeroconf...
  • Page 6 3.2 Regulatory Compliance Technical Support 4.1 Regional Contact • TABLE OF CONTENTS VersaSync Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    This section is designed to help you become familiar with the structure, features, and functions of the VersaSync. Interfaces Overview All of VersaSync's interfaces are integrated into the unit's connectors, which are located on the front panel: Figure 1-1: VersaSync front panel connectors...
  • Page 8: Input Timing Interfaces

    1PPS ASCII/HaveQuick ASCII/NMEA NTP server, PTP v2 master All Multi I/O interfaces (connector no. 4) are software-configurable, see "Assign- ing I/O Pins" on page 23. 1.1.3 Other Interfaces USB serial equivalent: CLI interface (Connector 4) VersaSync Getting Started Guide Rev. 10...
  • Page 9: Connectors And Their Pinouts

    1.2  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. 1.2.1 Power Connector Note: View in mating direction from front. Table 1-3: Power connector pinout Signal (10 to 32 V)
  • Page 10: Input/Output Connector

    1.2.2 Input/Output Connector VersaSync has a 26- pin input/output connector that offers 8 software- con- figurable CHANNELS, plus one fixed DCLS channel, and a USB interface. To learn more about types of interfaces and signals, and how to configure them, see "Assigning I/O Pins"...
  • Page 11: Ethernet Connector

    Ethernet_2 C+ Ethernet_1 C– Ethernet_2 C– Ethernet_1 D+ Ethernet_2 D+ Ethernet_1 D– Ethernet_2 D– It is also possible to wire your connector to 100MbE, using only 4 wires. Contact Tech Support for more information. VersaSync Getting Started Guide Rev. 10...
  • Page 12: Optional I/O Connector

    1.2.4 Optional I/O Connector The Optional I/O connector ("SAASM" or "FILL/Z") 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. 1.2.5 Coaxial Connectors VersaSync offers five (5) coaxial connectors.
  • Page 13: Included Cables

    1.3  Included Cables Included Cables The VersaSync Evaluation Kit contains the following cables (antenna cable not shown): Power Cable VersaSync Getting Started Guide Rev. 10...
  • Page 14 1.3  Included Cables I/O Cable I/O Breakout Cable VersaSync Getting Started Guide Rev. 10...
  • Page 15: Status Leds

    1.4  Status LEDs Ethernet Data Cable Status LEDs VersaSync's front panel status LEDs provide a real-time status overview: Eight (8) LEDs indicate the unit's current operating state: VersaSync Getting Started Guide Rev. 10...
  • Page 16: Blinking Intervals

    "FAST": blinking interval @ 8Hz "SLOW": blinking interval @ 2Hz "HEARTBEAT": sinus-shaped interval @ 1Hz 1.4.2 LED Lighting Patterns The table below indicates LED status light patterns for common VersaSync oper- ating statuses. Table 1-6: Common light patterns Start-up HEART-...
  • Page 17: Led Patterns During Boot Sequence

    LED Patterns during Boot Sequence For the first five seconds after power-up all LEDs will be OFF. Then the Power LED will be blinking before it will be lit permanently. If you have configured your VersaSync Getting Started Guide Rev. 10...
  • Page 18: Blackout Mode

    If you prefer, an integrated Command-Line Interpreter inter- face (CLI) allows the use of a subset of commands. 1.5.1 The Web UI HOME Screen The HOME screen of the VersaSync web user interface ("Web UI") provides com- prehensive status information at a glance, including: vital system...
  • Page 19 TOOLS: Opens a drop-down menu for access to the system maintenance screens and system logs. HELP: Provides Safran Service Contact Information and high-level system configurations you may be required to furnish when contacting Safran Ser- vice. VersaSync Getting Started Guide Rev. 10...
  • Page 20 1.5  The VersaSync Web UI BLANK PAGE. VersaSync Getting Started Guide Rev. 10...
  • Page 21: Quick Start

    Multi I/O cable, and the Ethernet cable to the unit. These cables are included in the Evaluation kit. If you plan to use your own cables, some of these instructions may not apply. The step-by-step instructions below outline the VersaSync installation and con- figuration process: Install VersaSync...
  • Page 22: Network Setup

    After making the connections outlined in the Quick Start list, the following inform- ation will help you to establish a network connection. VersaSync has a Command Line Interpreter ("CLI"). The CLI is available either through the USB serial or Ethernet direct VersaSync-to-PC connections.
  • Page 23 2.1  Network Setup VersaSync network settings default to static IP addresses. The Ethernet ports come pre-configured with IP addresses as follows: Eth0 - 192.168.1.1 Eth1 - 192.168.1.2 Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Note: VersaSync supports zeroconf: If you have a DHCP-enabled net- work, you can use zeroconf for initial setup.
  • Page 24 Note: Should it become necessary to leave the command help mode (indicated by a command line prompt ":"), press Q, or Ctrl VersaSync Getting Started Guide Rev. 10...
  • Page 25 Or, follow the steps below to set an IP address through the Web UI. Log In to the Web UI a. On a PC connected to VersaSync via ETH0 or ETH1, start a web browser. b. Navigate to the IP address obtained or assigned in Step 2.
  • Page 26 Click submit, and start a new Web UI session by entering the new IP address into your browser and logging in. e. You have now established a network connection with VersaSync. To continue with other configurations e.g., NTP settings, references, out- puts, etc., see the full user manual:...
  • Page 27: Zero Configuration Setup

    DHCP (DHCP must be enabled through the Web UI or CLI) in circumstances when your unit is not connected directly to a PC when you wish to access the Web UI of your VersaSync without using the CLI commands or serial connection anytime the IP address of a unit is not known VersaSync Getting Started Guide Rev.
  • Page 28: Using Zeroconf

    "0C 00 19". Note that you will use the same MAC address for either Ethernet port. 2. Connect the VersaSync to a router on your LAN via the ETH connector. 3. Connect the power supply to the VersaSync unit.
  • Page 29: Assigning I/O Pins

    2.3  Assigning I/O Pins Assigning I/O Pins VersaSync's I/O connector is software configurable, i.e. the pin interfaces and the signal modulations can be configured by the user via the VersaSync Web UI. The software-configurable 26-pin I/O connector comprises 9 user-configurable Channels, plus one fixed USB interface. Channels can be used for the following...
  • Page 30: Signal Types

    1PPS, xPPS, IRIG, HaveQuick, ASCII ToD signal transmission. Single-ended Serial Lines VersaSync provides up to 3 RX and 3 TX RS232 interfaces for e.g., ASCII.. Differential Serial Lines Up to four differential serial lines are available. Each of them can be set to RS485 electrical standard, and used as input or output.
  • Page 31 Channels) = This Signal Message type cannot be assigned to this Channel ATC = ASCII Time Code Configuring a new Input or Output 1. In the VersaSync Web UI, navigate to MANAGEMENT > NETWORK: Pin Lay- out. The Pin Layout screen will be displayed.
  • Page 32 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 cus- tomized. However, if required you can restore the default configuration at any time after applying changes.
  • Page 33 To reload the currently used I/O configuration after adding pin layout changes, but before clicking Apply Changes: A. Navigate to the MANAGEMENT: NETWORK > Pin Layout screen. B. In the Actions panel on the left, click Reload Layout. VersaSync Getting Started Guide Rev. 10...
  • Page 34: Safety

    Recycle the mentioned components at their end of Recycle life. Follow local laws. SAFETY: Before You Begin Installation DANGER! If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. VersaSync Getting Started Guide Rev. 10...
  • Page 35 This product has been tested and found to be in compliance with the following regulatory publications: MIL compliance Tested in accordance with MIL-STD-810G: MIL-STD 810G, 506.6 MIL-STD 810G, 509.6 MIL-STD 810G, 516.7 MIL-STD 810G, 514.7 VersaSync Getting Started Guide Rev. 10...
  • Page 36 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful inter- ference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. Other compliance EN 60068-2-6 RoHS, WEEE compliant. VersaSync Getting Started Guide Rev. 10...
  • Page 37 4.1  Regional Contact Technical Support To request technical support and more information for your VersaSync unit, please go to the "Timing Support" page of the Safran Navigation & Timing web- site, where you can not only submit a support request, but also find additional...

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