Orolia VersaSync User manual

VersaSync
Getting Started Guide
Document Part No.: 1228-5000-0051
Revision: 8
Date: 19-August-2020

© Orolia, 2020

About this Guide
This Getting Started Guide is a supplement to the main user manual for VersaSync. The latest ver-
sion of the main user manual can be found online under manuals.spectracom.com.
© 2020 Spectracom. An Orolia brand.
Orolia USA, Inc.
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CONTENTS
VersaSync Getting Started Guide • TABLE OF CONTENTS v
About this Guide iii
Product Overview 1
1.1 Interfaces Overview 1
1.1.1 Input Timing Interfaces 2
1.1.2 Output Timing Interfaces 2
1.1.3 Other Interfaces 2
1.2 Connectors and their Pinouts 3
1.2.1 Power Connector 3
1.2.2 Input/Output Connector 4
1.2.3 Ethernet Connector 5
1.2.4 Optional I/O Connector 5
1.2.5 Coaxial Connectors 6
1.3 Included Cables 7
1.4 Status LEDs 9
1.4.1 Blinking Intervals 9
1.4.2 LED Lighting Patterns 9
1.4.3 Legend, individual LEDs 10
1.4.3.1 LED Patterns during Boot Sequence 11
1.4.4 Blackout Mode 11
1.5 The VersaSync Web UI 11
1.5.1 The Web UI HOME Screen 12
Quick Start 13
2.1 Network Setup 14
2.2 Zero Configuration Setup 19
2.2.1 Using Zeroconf 20
2.3 Assigning I/O Pins 21
2.3.1 Signal Types 22
2.3.2 I/O Signal Mapping Table 22
SAFETY 26
3.1 SAFETY: Before You Begin Installation 26

3.2 Regulatory Compliance 27
Technical Support 29
4.1 Regional Contact 29
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Product Overview
This section is designed to help you become familiar with the structure, features, and func-
tions of the VersaSync.
1.1 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
Note: VersaSync is highly configurable and the connections can be adjusted
many different ways. Your interface configuration may vary based on
options you selected during the ordering process.
The following interfaces are provided:
1.1 Interfaces Overview
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1.1.1 Input Timing Interfaces
Table 1-1: VersaSync inputs (default setup)
INPUTSIGNAL Total
available
DCLS RS-
232
RS-
485 ETH
Connector No.
(see Fig.
above)
TTL 10V
1PPS (1) 1 4
ASCII/HaveQuick/IRIG B (1) 1 4
ASCII/NMEA (1) 1 4
GNSS (GPS) antenna connection (1) SMA 1
Network Interface
(10/100/1000bT):
NTP (Stratum 2), PTP
(2) 1 5
All Multi I/O interfaces (connector no. 4) are software-configurable, see "Assigning I/O
Pins" on page21.
1.1.2 Output Timing Interfaces
Table 1-2: VersaSync outputs (default setup)
OUTPUTSIGNAL Total
available
DCLS
RS- 232 RS-485 ETH Connector No.
(see Fig. above)
TTL 10V
10 MHz (4) SMA 2
1PPS (2) 1 1 4
ASCII/HaveQuick (1) 1 4
ASCII/NMEA (1) 1 4
NTP server,
PTP v2 master
(1) 1 5
All Multi I/O interfaces (connector no. 4) are software-configurable, see "Assigning I/O
Pins" on page21.
1.1.3 Other Interfaces
USB serial equivalent: CLI interface (Connector 4)
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1.1 Interfaces Overview

1.2 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
Pin Signal
1 VMain (10 to 32V)
2 -not used-
3 VStandby (10 to 32 V)
4 GND (to Standby)
5 GND (to Main)
This product is designed to handle a maximum voltage of up to 32 VDC. Power supplies
with higher voltage or transient/ cranking power will require a power conditioner or surge
blocker.
Caution: Reversed polarity can blow an internal fuse that protects the
product from damage. Use care when building power cables.
1.2 Connectors and their Pinouts
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Test any new cables to safely power the unit before connecting your VersaSync to any
other inputs or outputs (such as a GNSS antenna), and before grounding your unit to a
vehicle.
1.2.2 Input/Output Connector
VersaSync has a 26- pin input/output connector that offers 8 software- configurable
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" on page21.
Table 1-4: Default I/O connector pinout
Pin Channel Signal Pin Channel Signal
10 1PPS output (5V) 15 7 Have Quick output
(RS-485 signal +)
2GND 16 GND
31 HaveQuick input (RS-
485 signal +)
17 8 Have Quick output
(RS-485 signal –)
4GND 18 GND
52 HaveQuick input (RS-
485 signal –)
19 9
(USB ded-
icated)
GND
6GND 20 GND
73 1PPS output (10 V) 21 Not connected
8GND 22 GND
94 ASCII output (RS-232) 23 USB D–
10 GND 24 GND
11 5 1PPS input 25 USB D+
12 GND 26 GND
13 6 ASCII input (RS-232)
14 GND
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1.2 Connectors and their Pinouts

1.2.3 Ethernet Connector
Note: View in mating direction from front.
The Ethernet connector provides two 1GbE network connections, using 8 wires (pinout
below).
Table 1-5: Ethernet connector pinout
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 Ethernet_1 A+ 9 Ethernet_2 A+
2 Ethernet_1 A– 10 Ethernet_2 A–
3 Ethernet_1 B+ 11 Ethernet_2 B+
4 Ethernet_1 B– 12 Ethernet_2 B–
5 Ethernet_1 C+ 13 Ethernet_2 C+
6 Ethernet_1 C– 14 Ethernet_2 C–
7 Ethernet_1 D+ 15 Ethernet_2 D+
8 Ethernet_1 D– 16 Ethernet_2 D–
It is also possible to wire your connector to 100MbE, using only 4 wires. Contact Tech Sup-
port for more information.
1.2.4 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.
1.2 Connectors and their Pinouts
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1.2.5 Coaxial Connectors
VersaSync offers five (5) coaxial connectors, three (3) of which can be configured at the
factory to accommodate requirements for e.g., additional 10MHz outputs. The minimum
configuration includes the GNSS antenna and a 10MHz sinewave output.
Unless otherwise ordered at the factory, all coaxial connectors (aside from the GNSS con-
nection) produce a 10MHz output that can be all disabled through the Web UI..
All coaxial connectors are standard SMA connectors. Avoid tightening past the maximum
torque.
ETHERNET connector wiring:
1 through 8: A Ethernet Connect, 4 pairs, 1000bT
9 through 16: B Ethernet Connect, 4 pairs, 1000bT
POWER connector pinout
1: VMain, 10 to 32 VDC
2: -not used-
3: VStandby, 10 to 32 VDC (Standby Power)
4: Ground return, standby power
5: Ground return, main power
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1.2 Connectors and their Pinouts

1.3 Included Cables
The VersaSync Evaluation Kit contains the following cables (antenna cable not shown):
Power Cable
I/O Cable
1.3 Included Cables
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I/O Breakout Cable
Ethernet Data Cable
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1.3 Included Cables

1.4 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11.
1.4.1 Blinking Intervals
The status LEDs can communicate five different operating states:
"OFF"
"ON"
"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 operating
statuses.
1.4 Status LEDs
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Table 1-6: Common light patterns
Start-up HEARTB. OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Acquir-
ing fix
ON FAST FAST FAST FAST FAST HEARTB. FAST
Soft-
ware
upgrade
FAST OFF OFF FAST OFF FAST HEARTB. OFF
1.4.3 Legend, individual LEDs
Table 1-7: Legend for Status LEDs
Icon Light Meaning
OFF No power
HEARTBEAT Booting
ON Powered
OFF No GNSS reception (0 satellites)
HEARTBEAT GNSS acquisition in process (≥ 1satellite(s), or 1PPS OK, or Time OK
SLOW Jamming detected
FAST Antenna short circuit
ON GNSS is available as reference (1PPS and Time OK)
OFF Inputs not detected/all inputs are disabled
FAST 1 or more input is missing, or invalid timing on 1 or more input detec-
ted
ON Inputs are enabled
OFF Unit is in Holdover (valid)
ON System Clock OK (valid)
FAST Invalid Time (Holdover period exceeded, or oscillator damaged)
OFF No output signal(s) detected/all outputs are disabled
FAST Malfunction detected (short circuit, or overload)
ON Outputs are enabled
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1.4 Status LEDs

Icon Light Meaning
OFF No network detected
FAST Network malfunction detected (e.g., no auto-negotiation)
ON Network OK, configuration OK
OFF Unit OK
FAST Unit requires attention; check other status LEDs, see Web UI
HEARTBEAT See table "LED Lighting Patterns" on page9
OFF Temperature OK
FAST High temperature detected
1.4.3.1 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 unit to operate in
Blackout Mode, this will take effect once the blinking cycle ends.
1.4.4 Blackout Mode
All LEDs can be turned off via the WebUI.
The LED brightness level can be set from 63 (as bright as possible) to 0(not visable).
To disable all LED activity via the WebUI:
Navigate to MANAGEMENT > OTHER: LED Configuration, and set the Brightness
level to "0".
1.5 The VersaSync Web UI
VersaSync has an integrated web user interface (referred to as "WebUI" throughout this
documentation) that can be accessed from a computer over a network connection, using a
standard web browser. The WebUI is the most complete way to configure the unit, and for
status monitoring during everyday operation.
Note: If you prefer, an integrated Command-Line Interpreter interface
(CLI) allows the use of a subset of commands.
1.5 The VersaSync Web UI
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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 information
current status of the references
key performance/accuracy data
major log events.
The HOMEscreen can be accessed from anywhere in the Web UI, using the HOMEbutton
in the Primary Navigation Bar:
The Primary Navigation Bar provides access to all menus:
HOME: Return to the HOME screen (see above)
INTERFACES: Access the configuration pages for …
… references (e.g., GNSS, NTP)
… outputs (e.g. 10 MHz, PPS, NTP) and
… installed input/output option cards.
MANAGEMENT: Access the NETWORK setup screens, and OTHER setup screens
e.g., to configure Reference Priorities, System Time, and the Oscillator.
TOOLS: Opens a drop-down menu for access to the system maintenance screens
and system logs.
HELP: Provides Spectracom Service Contact Information and high-level system con-
figurations you may be required to furnish when contacting Orolia Service.
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1.5 The VersaSync Web UI

Quick Start
During the procedure described below, you will connect the Power cable, the 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 configuration
process:
1. Install VersaSync in the designated vehicle:
Choose a mounting location within reach of your antenna and networking
cables
Optionally, ground the unit by connecting the DC negative terminals to the
chassis of the unit, and to the vehicle metallic structure.
The mounting plate should be in direct contact with the unit base plate, and
the mounting surface is even and heat conductive.
2. Connect the power supply. The unit will power up, and the ON/OFF status LED
will pulsate.
Requirement Action Evaluation kit cable
Power up Connect 12 VDC to the
power connector.
Attach a cable and apply 12 VDC to the plug labeled
"Main" (CA08R-CRPB-0002)
Caution: If your unit does not power up, there may be a problem with
your cables. If this is your first installation using your cables, check
the polarity of the wires and confirm that the unit will power up nor-
mally before proceeding with these steps or making any other con-
nections.
3. Install the GNSS antenna(s). Follow your antenna manufacturer's instructions.
4. Wire the antenna cables and interface cables. (Most customers will require the
Multi I/O and Ethernet cables for these connections.)
USB: Connect the Multi I/O connector to the VersaSync unit. If you are using
the Evaluation Kit, connect the Multi I/O USB output to a PC. Install a ter-
minal emulator program on the PC (e.g., TeraTerm®or PuTTY®).
Ethernet: Connect the Ethernet cable to the ETH port of the unit. If you are
using the Evaluation Kit, connect at least one of the two I/O cable Ethernet
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ports (ETH0 or ETH1) to a network switch/hub, or to the PC mentioned
above (using a standard Ethernet patch cable, or a crossover cable).
Requirement Action Evaluation kit cable
USB con-
nection
Connect USB to the Multi
I/O connector.
Connect the USB connector to a PC with a ter-
minal emulator program (CA08R-CRUB-0002)
Network con-
nection
Connect at least one of the
two Ethernet connectors to
a network.
Connect the RJ45 jack labeled ETH0 or ETH1
to a network hub/switch or directly to a PC
(CA08R-CRET-0002)
For pinout tables, see "Connectors and their Pinouts" on page3.
5. Establish a network connection so as to allow access to the web user interface
("Web UI"). See "Network Setup" below for information on the USB driver install-
ation and network address configuration.
Note: On a DHCP network, you can also use Zeroconf to access the
Web UI (see "Zero Configuration Setup" on page19).
6. Using the Web UI, configure the following:
Software-configurable I/O pins, see "Assigning I/O Pins" on page21.
Other VersaSync INTERFACES settings and MANAGEMENT settings e.g.,
network settings, reference priorities (see main product user manual).
2.1 Network Setup
After making the connections outlined in the Quick Start list, the following information 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.
The web user interface ("Web UI") is used to configure and monitor the unit. The Web UI
is available through one of the Ethernet ports via a network connection.
Default settings:
VersaSync network settings default to static IP addresses. The Ethenet ports come pre-
configured with IP addresses as follows:
Eth0 - 192.168.1.1
Eth1 - 192.168.1.2
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2.1 Network Setup