Orolia VersaPNT User manual

VersaPNT
User Manual
Document Part No.: 1228-5000-0052
Revision: 3.0
Date: 19-August-2020
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CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1
Product Description 1
1.1 Getting Started 2
1.2 VersaPNT Overview 2
1.3 Status LEDs 4
1.3.1 Blinking Intervals 4
1.3.2 LED Lighting Patterns 4
1.3.3 Legend, individual LEDs 5
1.3.3.1 LED Patterns during Boot Sequence 6
1.3.4 Blackout Mode 6
1.4 Interfaces Overview 6
1.4.1 Input Timing Interfaces 7
1.4.2 Output Timing Interfaces 8
1.4.3 Navigation Inputs & Outputs 8
1.4.4 Other Interfaces 9
1.5 Connectors and their Pinouts 10
1.5.1 Power Connector 10
1.5.2 Input/Output Connector 11
1.5.3 Ethernet Connector 12
1.5.4 Optional I/O Connector 12
1.5.5 Coaxial Connectors 13
1.5.5.1 ODU® ordering contact information (USA): 13
1.6 Included Cables 15
1.7 VersaPNT Specifications 17
1.7.1 Supply Power 17
1.7.2 GNSS Receiver 17
1.7.3 Mechanical & Environmental Specifications 18
1.7.3.1 Physical Specifications 18
1.7.3.2 Environmental Requirements 18
1.8 Regulatory Compliance 19
1.9 The VersaPNT Web UI 20

1.9.1 The Web UI HOME Screen 20
1.9.2 The INTERFACES Menu 21
1.9.3 The Configuration MANAGEMENT Menu 22
1.9.4 The TOOLS Menu 23
CHAPTER 2
SETUP 25
2.1 SAFETY 26
2.1.1 SAFETY: Before You Begin Installation 26
2.1.2 SAFETY: User Responsibilities 27
2.1.3 SAFETY: Other Tips 28
2.2 Installation Overview 28
2.2.1 Hardware Connections 28
2.2.2 Mounting 30
2.2.2.1 Selecting a Mounting Location 30
2.2.2.2 Heat Dissipation 31
2.2.2.3 Fasteners 31
2.2.2.4 Grounding 32
2.3 Initial Network Setup 32
2.3.1 USB Driver 33
2.3.2 Network Connection 33
2.4 Accessing the WebUI 35
2.5 Zero Configuration Setup 36
2.5.1 Using Zeroconf 37
2.6 Setting up an IP Address 37
2.6.1 Assigning a Static IP Address 38
2.7 Configuring Inputs/Outputs 40
2.7.1 Assigning I/O Pins 41
2.7.1.1 Signal Types 41
2.7.1.2 I/O Signal Mapping Table 42
2.7.2 Configure I/O Settings 46
2.7.2.1 How to Configure an Input Reference 46
2.7.2.2 How to Configure an Output 47
2.7.3 Example: Configuring a 20 PPS Output 48
2.7.4 Configurable I/Os 50
2.7.4.1 Configuring a 1PPS Input 50
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2.7.4.2 Configuring a 1PPS Output 50
2.7.4.3 Configuring an ASCII Input 51
2.7.4.4 Configuring an ASCII Output 54
2.7.4.5 Event Broadcast (ASCII Output) 57
2.7.4.6 Configuring a GPIO Output 60
2.7.4.7 Configuring a HaveQuick Input 63
2.7.4.8 Configuring a HaveQuick Output 64
2.7.4.9 The 10MHz Outputs 66
2.7.5 Signature Control 66
2.8 Configuring Network Settings 68
2.8.1 General Network Settings 70
2.8.2 Network Ports 70
2.8.3 Network Services 72
2.8.4 Access Rules 73
2.8.5 HTTPS 74
2.8.5.1 Accessing the HTTPS Setup Window 74
2.8.5.2 About HTTPS 76
2.8.5.3 Supported Certificate Formats 76
2.8.5.4 Creating an HTTPS Certificate Request 77
2.8.5.5 Adding HTTPS Subject Alternative Names 80
2.8.5.6 Requesting an HTTPS Certificate 81
2.8.5.7 Uploading an X.509 PEM Certificate Text 83
2.8.5.8 Uploading an HTTPS Certificate File 84
2.8.6 SSH 85
2.8.7 SNMP 92
2.8.7.1 SNMP V1/V2c 96
2.8.7.2 SNMP V3 98
2.8.7.3 SNMP Traps 100
2.8.8 System Time Message 102
2.8.8.1 System Time Message Format 103
2.8.9 Configure NTP 104
2.8.9.1 Checklist NTP Configuration 104
2.8.9.2 The NTP Setup Screen 105
2.8.9.3 Dis-/Enabling NTP 107
2.8.9.4 Viewing NTP Clients 108
2.8.9.5 Restoring the Default NTP Configuration 109
2.8.9.6 NTP Output Timescale 110
2.8.9.7 NTP Reference Configuration 111
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2.8.9.8 NTP Servers and Peers 113
2.8.9.9 NTP Authentication 121
2.8.9.10 NTP Access Restrictions 129
2.8.9.11 NTP Expert Mode 131
2.8.9.12 Orolia Technical Support for NTP 134
2.8.10 Configuring PTP 135
2.8.10.1 The PTP Screen 135
2.8.10.2 Enabling/Disabling PTP 139
2.8.10.3 General Configuration Notes 139
2.8.11 GPSD Setup 140
CHAPTER 3
Managing Location 143
3.1 INS Configuration 144
3.1.1 "NMEA Output" Tab 145
3.1.2 "Calibration" Tab/Antenna Installation 146
3.1.3 "Log" Tab 148
3.1.4 "FIR Filter" Tab 148
3.1.5 "Coning/Sculling" Tab 149
3.1.6 "Frame Rotation" Tab 150
3.2 INS Initialization 151
3.3 INS Status Monitoring 152
3.4 INS Expert Mode 153
3.5 VICTORY Configuration 154
CHAPTER 4
Managing Time 155
4.1 The Time Management Screen 156
4.2 System Time 157
4.2.1 System Time 158
4.2.1.1 Configuring the System Time 158
4.2.1.2 Timescales 159
4.2.1.3 Manually Setting the Time 161
4.2.1.4 Using Battery Backed Time on Startup 163
4.2.2 Timescale Offset(s) 165
4.2.2.1 Configuring a Timescale Offset 165
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4.2.3 Leap Seconds 166
4.2.3.1 Reasons for a Leap Second Correction 166
4.2.3.2 Leap Second Alert Notification 167
4.2.3.3 Leap Second Correction Sequence 167
4.2.3.4 Configuring a Leap Second 168
4.2.4 Local Clock(s), DST 169
4.2.4.1 Adding a Local Clock 169
4.2.4.2 DST Examples 171
4.2.4.3 DST and UTC, GMT 172
4.3 Managing References 172
4.3.1 Input Reference Priorities 172
4.3.1.1 Configuring Input Reference Priorities 174
4.3.1.2 The "Local System" Reference 177
4.3.1.3 The "User/User" Reference 178
4.3.1.4 Reference Priorities: EXAMPLES 180
4.3.2 Reference Qualification and Validation 183
4.3.2.1 BroadShield 183
4.3.3 The GNSS Reference 191
4.3.3.1 Reviewing the GNSS Reference Status 192
4.3.3.2 Determining Your GNSS Receiver Model 197
4.3.3.3 Selecting a GNSS Receiver Mode 198
4.3.3.4 Setting GNSS Receiver Dynamics 200
4.3.3.5 Performing a GNSS Receiver Survey 203
4.3.3.6 GNSS Receiver Offset 204
4.3.3.7 Resetting the GNSS Receiver 205
4.3.3.8 Deleting the GNSS Receiver Position 206
4.3.3.9 Manually Setting the GNSS Position 208
4.3.3.10 GNSS Constellations 210
4.3.4 Holdover Mode 213
4.4 Managing the Oscillator 217
4.4.1 Configuring the Oscillator 218
4.4.1.1 Time Figure of Merit (TFOM) 220
4.4.2 Monitoring the Oscillator 221
4.4.3 Oscillator Logs 224
CHAPTER 5
System Administration 225
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5.1 Issuing the HALT Command Before Removing Power 226
5.2 Rebooting the System 227
5.3 Notifications 227
5.3.1 Configuring Notifications 228
5.3.2 Notification Event Types 230
5.3.2.1 Timing Tab: Events 230
5.3.2.2 GPS Tab: Events 231
5.3.2.3 System Tab: Events 231
5.3.3 Configuring GPS Notification Alarm Thresholds 231
5.3.4 Setting Up SNMP Notifications 233
5.3.5 Setting Up Email Notifications 233
5.4 Managing Users and Security 236
5.4.1 Managing User Accounts 236
5.4.1.1 Types of Accounts 236
5.4.1.2 About "user" Account Permissions 236
5.4.1.3 Rules for Usernames 238
5.4.1.4 Adding/Deleting/Changing User Accounts 238
5.4.2 Managing Passwords 241
5.4.2.1 Configuring Password Policies 241
5.4.2.2 The Administrator Password 242
5.4.2.3 Lost Password 243
5.4.3 Web UI Timeout 245
5.5 Miscellanous Typical Configuration Tasks 245
5.5.1 REST API Configuration 245
5.5.2 Creating a Login Banner 246
5.5.3 Show Clock 247
5.5.4 Synchronizing Network PCs 248
5.6 Quality Management 248
5.6.1 System Monitoring 248
5.6.1.1 Status Monitoring via the Web UI 248
5.6.1.2 Ethernet Monitoring 251
5.6.1.3 Monitoring the Oscillator 252
5.6.1.4 NTP Status Monitoring 255
5.6.2 Logs 260
5.6.2.1 Types of Logs 261
5.6.2.2 The Logs Screen 265
5.6.2.3 Displaying Individual Logs 267
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5.6.2.4 Saving and Downloading Logs 267
5.6.2.5 Setting up a Remote Log Server 268
5.6.2.6 Clearing All Logs 270
5.7 Updates and Licenses 270
5.7.1 Software Updates 270
5.7.2 Applying a License File 272
5.8 Resetting the Unit to Factory Configuration 273
5.8.1 Resetting All Configurations to their Factory Defaults 273
5.8.2 Backing-up and Restoring Configuration Files 274
5.8.2.1 Accessing the System Configuration Screen 274
5.8.2.2 Saving the System Configuration Files 276
5.8.2.3 Uploading Configuration Files 277
5.8.2.4 Restoring the System Configuration 278
5.8.2.5 Restoring the Factory Defaults 279
5.8.3 Cleaning the Configuration Files and Halting the System 279
5.8.4 Default and Recommended Configurations 279
APPENDIX
Appendix 281
6.1 Troubleshooting 282
6.1.1 Minor and Major Alarms 282
6.1.2 Troubleshooting: System Configuration 282
6.1.2.1 System Troubleshooting: Browser Support 283
6.1.3 Troubleshooting – Unable to Open Web UI 283
6.1.4 Troubleshooting via Web UI Status Page 284
6.1.5 Troubleshooting – INS Status not Initialized 286
6.1.6 Troubleshooting GNSS Reception 286
6.1.7 Troubleshooting – 1PPS, 10 MHz Outputs 287
6.1.8 Troubleshooting – Network PCs Cannot Sync 288
6.1.9 Troubleshooting Software Update 289
6.2 Command-Line Interface 289
6.2.1 Setting up a Terminal Emulator 289
6.2.2 CLICommands 290
6.3 Time Code Data Formats 295
6.3.1 NMEA GGA Message 295
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6.3.2 NMEA GLL Message 297
6.3.3 NMEA RMC Message 298
6.3.4 NMEA THS Message 299
6.3.5 NMEA ZDA Message 300
6.3.6 ASCII Output Settings 300
6.3.6.1 VNYPR 300
6.3.6.2 VNQTN 301
6.3.6.3 VNQMR 302
6.3.6.4 VNMAG 303
6.3.6.5 VNACC 304
6.3.6.6 VNGYR 304
6.3.6.7 VNMAR 305
6.3.6.8 VNYMR 306
6.3.6.9 VNYBA 307
6.3.6.10 VNYIA 308
6.3.6.11 VNIMU 308
6.3.6.12 VNGPS 309
6.3.6.13 VNGPE 311
6.3.6.14 VNINS 312
6.3.6.15 VNINE 315
6.3.6.16 VNISL 317
6.3.6.17 VNISE 318
6.3.6.18 VNDTV 319
6.3.6.19 VNG2S 321
6.3.6.20 VNG2E 322
6.3.7 Spectracom Format 0 324
6.3.8 Spectracom Format 1 325
6.3.9 Spectracom Format 1S 327
6.3.10 Spectracom Format 2 328
6.3.11 Spectracom Format 3 331
6.3.12 Spectracom Format 4 332
6.3.13 Spectracom Format 7 334
6.3.14 Spectracom Format 8 335
6.3.15 Spectracom Format 9 337
6.3.15.1 Format 9S 337
6.3.16 Spectracom Epsilon Formats 338
6.3.16.1 Spectracom Epsilon TOD1 338
6.3.16.2 Spectracom Epsilon TOD3 339
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6.3.17 BBC Message Formats 339
6.3.17.1 Format BBC-01 339
6.3.17.2 Format BBC-02 340
6.3.17.3 Format BBC-03 PSTN 342
6.3.17.4 Format BBC-04 343
6.3.17.5 Format BBC-05 (NMEA RMC Message) 344
6.3.18 GSSIP Message Format 345
6.3.19 EndRun Formats 346
6.3.19.1 EndRun Time Format 346
6.3.19.2 EndRunX (Extended) Time Format 347
6.3.20 Event Broadcast Time Code Formats 348
6.3.20.1 Event Broadcast Format 0 348
6.3.20.2 Event Broadcast Format 1 349
6.4 IRIG Standards and Specifications 349
6.4.1 About the IRIG Output Resolution 349
6.4.2 IRIG Carrier Frequencies 350
6.4.3 IRIG B Output 354
6.4.4 IRIG E Output 358
6.4.5 IRIG Output Accuracy Specifications 362
6.5 Subnet Mask Values 363
6.6 Product Registration 364
6.7 Technical Support 364
6.7.1 Regional Contact 365
6.8 Return Shipments 365
6.9 List of Tables 366
6.10 List of Images 367
6.11 Document Revision History 368
INDEX
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CHAPTER 1•VersaPNT User Manual 1
CHAPTER 1
Product Description
The Chapter presents an overview of the VersaPNT Position
Time and Frequency Synchronization System, its capabilities,
main technical features and specifications.
The following topics are included in this Chapter:
1.1 Getting Started 2
1.2 VersaPNT Overview 2
1.3 Status LEDs 4
1.4 Interfaces Overview 6
1.5 Connectors and their Pinouts 10
1.6 Included Cables 15
1.7 VersaPNT Specifications 17
1.8 Regulatory Compliance 19
1.9 The VersaPNT Web UI 20

1.1 Getting Started
Figure 1-1: VersaPNT Rugged GPS Time & Frequency Reference
Welcome to the VersaPNT User Manual .
First steps:
If you are not yet familiar with VersaPNT, you may want to start here:"VersaPNT
Overview" below
If you are ready to begin the installation process, see: "Initial Network Setup" on
page32
If your unit is already up and running, and you would like to change specific settings,
see …
... "Managing Location" on page143
…"Managing Time" on page155, or
…"System Administration" on page225.
1.2 VersaPNT Overview
VersaPNT is a high-performance position, navigation, time, and frequency GPS master
clock and network time server that delivers accurate, software-configurable time and pos-
ition signals under all circumstances, including GNSS-denied environments. Its compact
size and high level of ruggedization make VersaPNT suitable for mobile applications in
harsh environments. VersaPNT's small footprint allows for easy integration of the time, pos-
ition, and navigational functionality into systems architecture.
VersaPNTis equipped with a GPS-aided high-performance Inertial Navigation System
(INS). This MEMS-based unit incorporates 3-axis accelerometers, gyros, magnetometer (all
of which are 3-axis), as well as a temperature sensor and a separate 50-channel L1 GPS
receiver.
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VersaPNT also includes all the timing functionality required in modern, network-centric
applications:
NTP/PTP precise time transfer over Ethernet, including security protocols that pre-
vent network vulnerabilities
Low phase noise 10 MHz frequency distribution
Configurable pulse signals, including IRIG or HaveQuick timecodes
Serial link Time Of Day (ToD) messages
GPS-Denied Environments
VersaPNT combines GNSS-aided inertial navigation with high-performance internal sensor
to manage potential loss of GNSS.
VersaPNT also accommodates an OCXO oscillator, allowing the unit to maintain frequency
and time accuracy for long periods of GPS/GNSS outage. In addition, it can be re-syn-
chronized by an external reference.
Reliable, Versatile, and Configurable
VersaPNT physical inputs and outputs are software-configurable and can adapt to various
application requirements. I/O pins can be configured as TTL, 10 V pulse, RS232, RS422,
and RS485. This allows VersaPNT to provide a high number of outputs of the same type,
while still fitting into a small form factor.
Due to its high level of ruggedization, VersaPNT provides very high intrinsic reliability.
Strong status monitoring capability, either locally or remotely, allows quick fault diagnosis.
Physical alarm (dry contact) and network alarms (SNMP traps) are raised in real time. An
internal, exportable log can be accessed either locally or remotely. In addition to oscillator
options (OCXO), VersaPNT is available with a C/A L1 GPS receiver or with an L1/L2
SAASM receiver. Pulse outputs are configurable through the web user interface ("Web
UI"). An extension slot is available to accommodate additional timing interfaces.
Typical Applications
Airborne: Observation payload (radars, optronics, electronic warfare), flying test
bench, flight analysis
Ground: Satcom On the Move (SOTM), anti-IED jamming systems, mobile radios and
C3I, robotics
Marine: Sensor support (radars, sonars, optronics, electronic warfare), com-
munication networks, offshore/DSO platforms, buoys
1.2 VersaPNT Overview
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1.3 Status LEDs
VersaPNT'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6.
1.3.1 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
1.3.2 LED Lighting Patterns
The table below indicates LED status light patterns for common VersaPNT operating
statuses.
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Table 1-1: Common light patterns
Start-up HEARTB. OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Acquir-
ing fix
ON FAST FAST FAST FAST FAST HEARTB. SLOW.
Soft-
ware
upgrade
FAST OFF OFF FAST OFF FAST HEARTB. OFF
1.3.3 Legend, individual LEDs
Table 1-2: 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
1.3 Status LEDs
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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4
OFF No position and navigation solution
SLOW Solution is in the Initializing state or the Aligning state
ON System is Aligned and represents the best solution
Note: Older hardware models may have a temperature symbol instead of
the Position and Navigation symbol in the far right LED position. If you have
a software version installed that is later than 1.4.0.a, this LED symbol will
reflect the Position and Navigation status. The temperature alarms are
now incorporated into the Fault LED status light.
1.3.3.1 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.
1.3.4 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".
1.4 Interfaces Overview
All of VersaPNT's interfaces are integrated into the unit's connectors, which are located on
the front panel:
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