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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for choosing the BODET Netsilon 9 / 11 time server. This product has been carefully designed for your
satisfaction, according to the rules of our ISO9001 and ISO14001 quality system.
We recommend that you read this manual carefully before using the product for the first time.
Retain this manual throughout the lifespan of your product so that you can refer to it when necessary.
Failure to observe these instructions may cause irreversible damage and invalidate the warranty. In that case,
BODET cannot be held liable.
Non-contractual data. BODET reserves the right to make certain functional, technical or aesthetic changes to the
devices without prior notice.
This manual is subject to change without notice. To obtain the latest version of this documentation, please refer to
our website: www.bodet-time.com.
Note:dependingonyourconfiguration(e.goptioncards,NTPand/orGNSSsynchronisation,etc.),some
functionsintroducedinthisusermanualmaynotbeavailableonyourNetsilontimeserver.
1.1 Use of the instructions
Different user profiles may be required to install or use this product.
According to the task to be performed and the proficiency level of the user, we recommend as follows:
>Basic user:
Read through this manual in its entirety before installing and configuring Netsilon.
>Trained and qualified user:
Read through this manual from Chapter 2. Installation.
> If Netsilon is already operational:
In order to change a specific setting or gain a better understanding of its characteristics and functions, read
this manual from Chapter 3. Commissioning. Use the search function, click on a PDF bookmark or use the
table of contents.
> In the event of technical problems please refer to chapter 8. Support.
Key to symbols:
: indicates advice, a recommendation or any other noteworthy information relating to the use of Netsilon.
: indicates that special attention needs to be paid.
: indicates that misuse or failure to follow the instructions could result in an electrical danger. This information
must be taken into account when installing or using Netsilon.
1.2 Introduction
Netsilon is a time server designed to distribute a high-precision time signal.
Compact and modular, the Netsilon time server combines the precision of a master clock and a secure approach of
data networks:
> High-precision internal clock regulated by its own OCXO quartz.
> Order of priority for the different synchronisation references.
> Modular design allowing a wide variety of input/output signals (up to four option cards).
> Network security management: enable/disable encryption, authentication and access protocols.
> Alarm information in the form of SNMP traps and e-mails.
Four versions are available, depending on the power supply:
> Netsilon 9 AC > Netsilon 11 AC
> Netsilon 9 DC > Netsilon 11 DC
> Netsilon 9 AC+DC > Netsilon 11 AC+DC
> Netsilon 9 AC+AC > Netsilon 11 AC+AC
