When a GNSS receiver is installed in VersaSync, a GNSS antenna can be connected to the
rear panel antenna connector via a coax cable to allow it to track several satellites in order
for GNSS to be an available input reference. Many factors can prevent the ability for the
GNSS receiver to be able to track the minimum number of satellites.
With the GNSS antenna installed outdoors, with a good view of the sky (the view of the sky
is not being blocked by obstructions), VersaSync will typically track between 5-10 satellites
(the maximum possible is 12 satellites). If the antenna’s view of the sky is hindered, or if
there is a problem with the GNSS antenna installation, the GNSS receiver may only be able
to a few satellites or may not be able to track any satellites at all.
When GNSS is a configured time or 1PPS input reference, if the GNSS receiver is unable
to continuously track at least four satellites (until the initial GNSS survey has been com-
pleted) or at least one satellite thereafter, the GNSS signal will not be considered valid. If
no other inputs are enabled and available, VersaSync may not initially be able to go into
time sync. Or, if GNSS reception is subsequently lost after initially achieving time sync, Ver-
saSync will go into the Holdover mode. If GNSS reception is not restored before the Hol-
dover period expires (and no other input references become available) VersaSync will go
out of sync. The GNSS reception issue needs to be troubleshot in order to regain time
sync.
For additional information on troubleshooting GNSS reception issues with VersaSync,
please refer to the GNSS Reception Troubleshooting Guide, available here on the Orolia
website.
5.1.6 Troubleshooting – 1PPS, 10 MHz Outputs
If the 1PPS and/or the 10MHz output(s) are not present, input power may not be applied.
Or VersaSync is not synchronized to its input references and Signature Control is enabled.
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