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HP 37718A Installation And Verification Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation and Verification Manual HP 37718A/37719A Communications Performance Analyzer...
  • Page 2 HP Part No. 37718-90006 or merchantability and fitness for a particular First Edition, October 98 purpose. Printed in U.K.
  • Page 3 Installation and Verification Manual HP Part Number 37718-90006 Printed in U.K.October 1998 HP 37718A/37719A Communications Performance Analyzer...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Instruments Covered By Manual 1-4 Storage and Shipment 1-4 Repackaging for Shipment Weight and Dimensions 1-5 Safety Precautions for the Operator 1-6 Lifting/Carrying the HP 37718A/19A 1-6 Safety Symbols 1-7 Operators Maintenance 1-8 Cleaning 1-8 Power Supply Fuse Replacement 1-9...
  • Page 6 Contents Fuses 2-3 Fuse Replacement Connecting to the Power Supply 2-4 Connecting to the Network 2-6 All Connectors 2-6 Electrical Interface Connectors 2-6 Optical Interface Connectors 2-9 Connecting Accessories 2-11 10 Base-T Lan Connection Radiated Emissions 2-11 Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus 2-12 Additional Precautions for Service Engineers 2-14 Safety Precautions 2-14...
  • Page 7 Contents DS1 (1.544Mb/s) Frequency Accuracy 3-11 DS3 (44.736Mb/s) Frequency Accuracy 3-12 PDH/DSn Transmitter Output 3-13 Specification 3-13 Description 3-13 Equipment Required 3-14 Procedure 3-14 Procedure - 34.368 Mb/s 3-17 Procedure - 8.448 Mb/s 3-19 Procedure - 2.048 Mb/s 3-21 Procedure - DSX-3 3-23 Procedure - DSX-1 3-25 PDH/DSn Receiver Equalization 3-29 Specifications...
  • Page 8 Contents Specification 3-51 Description 3-51 Equipment Required 3-51 Procedure 3-51 External Clock/Data Reference Inputs & Clock Reference Output 3- Specifications 3-52 Description 3-52 Equipment Required 3-52 Procedure 3-53 SDH/SONET Frequency Offsets 3-57 Specifications 3-57 Description 3-57 Equipment Required 3-57 Procedure 3-57 STM-0/STS-1 Transmitter Output Waveshape 3-59 Specifications 3-59 Description 3-59...
  • Page 9 Contents Description 3-68 Equipment Required 3-68 Procedure 3-68 Multirate Optical Interfaces 3-71 Specification (1310 nm Transmitter) 3-71 Specification (1550 nm Transmitter) 3-71 Specification (Receiver) 3-71 Description 3-72 Equipment Required 3-72 Performance Test Record 3-77 4 Terms ITU-T / ANSI Equivalent Terms 4-1 Current / Previous Terminology 4-3...
  • Page 10 Contents viii...

  • Page 11: General Information Warranty

    Replacement products may be either new or like-new. 2 HP warrants that HP software will not fail to execute its programming instructions, for the period specified above, due to defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used.

  • Page 12: Responsibilities Of The Customer

    SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 8 HP will be liable for damage to tangible property per incident up to the greater of $300,000 or the actual amount paid for the product that is the subject of the claim, and for damages for bodily injury or death, to...

  • Page 13: Certification

    General Information Warranty safeguarding and protection from wrongful use.) 4 Routine operator maintenance and cleaning as specified in the Hewlett-Packard Operating and Service Manuals. 5 Consumables such as paper, disks, magnetic tapes, ribbons, inks, pens, gases, solvents, columns, syringes, lamps, septa, needles, filters, frits, fuses, seals, detector flow cell windows, etc.

  • Page 14: Instruments Covered By Manual

    General Information Instruments Covered By Manual Instruments Covered By Manual Attached to the rear panel of the instrument is a serial number plate. The serial number plate has a two letter reference denoting country of origin (GB = Great Britain) and an eight digit serial number. The serial number is unique to each instrument and should be quoted in all correspondence with Hewlett-Packard, especially when ordering replacement parts.

  • Page 15: Weight And Dimensions

    General Information Weight and Dimensions Original Packaging. Containers and materials identical to those used in factory packaging are available from Hewlett-Packard offices. If the instrument is being returned to Hewlett-Packard for servicing, attach a tag indicating the type of service required, return address, model number, and full serial number.

  • Page 16: Safety Precautions For The Operator

    • “Fuse Replacement” on page 2-3 • “Operators Maintenance” on page 1-8 • “Lifting/Carrying the HP 37718A/19A” on page 1-6 DO NOT operate damaged equipment: Whenever it is possible that the safety protection features built into this product have been impaired,...

  • Page 17: Safety Symbols

    General Information Safety Precautions for the Operator Safety Symbols The following symbols on the instrument and in the manual indicate precautions which must be taken to maintain safe operation of the instrument The Instruction Documentation Symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the supplied documentation.

  • Page 18: Operators Maintenance

    Do not insert any tool or object into the IN or OUT ports of the instrument as damage to or contamination of the optical fibre may result. Recall Default settings (STORED SETTINGS 0) and remove the power from the HP 37718A/19A.

  • Page 19: Power Supply Fuse Replacement

    General Information Operators Maintenance 2 Remove the adapters from the IN and OUT ports. 3 Using the blow brush with the brush removed blow through the ferrule of the standard flexible connector and the adapter. C AU T I O N If the optical fibre of the fixed connector requires further cleaning this entails disassembly of the module which should only be carried out by suitably trained service personnel.

  • Page 20: Statement Of Compliance

    General Information Statement of Compliance Statement of Compliance This instrument has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publication 1010-1 + A1:1992 Safety requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use, and has been supplied in a safe condition. The instruction documentation contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrument in a safe condition.

  • Page 21: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    General Information Electromagnetic Compatibility Electromagnetic Compatibility This product has been designed to meet the protection requirements of the European Communities Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) directives: EN55011:1991 (Group 1, Class A) EN50082-1:1992 - IEC 1000-4-2 (1995) ESD - IEC 1000-4-3 (1995) Radiated Susceptibility - IEC 1000-4-4 (1995) EFT In order to preserve the EMC performance of the product, any cable which becomes worn or damaged must be replaced with the same type...
  • Page 22 Declares that the product Communications performance Analyzer Product Name Model Numbers: HP 37718A This declaration covers all options of the above products as Product Options: detailed in TCF A-5951-9852-01 Conforms with the protection requirements of European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
  • Page 23 Declares that the product Communications Performance Analyzer Product Name Model Numbers: HP 37719A Product Options: This declaration covers all options of the above products as detailed in TCF A-5951-9852-01 Conforms with the protection requirements of European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    General Information Specifications Test patterns PRBS - 2 -1, 2 -1, 2 -1, 2 -1 at all Specifications rates. Word - User-defined 16 bit word, all ones, all zeros, 1010, 1000. Except where otherwise stated, the Live traffic - Receiver only. following parameters are warranted Background Patterns: Unframed 2 performance specifications.
  • Page 25 General Information Specifications CAS signalling: Modify and monitor Test timing: Manual, single fixed, timed ABCD signalling bits (PCM30 or start PCM30CRC framing) Timed start: Single test period starts at a preset time. Receiver capture range: Duration: 1 hour, 24 hours, 72 hours, 7 All rates: ±100 ppm.
  • Page 26 General Information Specifications Autosetup: Detects line rate, signal M.2120 TX 15 minute threshold report, structure and test pattern of the received RX 15 minute threshold report, TX 24 signal. hour threshold report, RX 24 hour threshold report. DSn/PDH (Option 011 with Option ITU-T G.826: Errored seconds, severely 002) errored seconds, unavailable seconds,...
  • Page 27 General Information Specifications Framing: Alarm generation: All rates: Unframed, framed and DS1: LOS; Out of frame (OOF); AIS; structured. RAI. DS1: D4, SLC-96, ESF. ESF to ANSI DS3: LOS; LOF; AIS; RAI; far end T1.403-1989, Bellcore TR-TSY- alarm and control (FEAC): As per 000499 and ITU-T G.704;...
  • Page 28 General Information Specifications Signaling bits E1 (balanced) is restricted to half cable Modify and monitor: AB for DS1 SF and length with respect to ITU-T G.703 for SLC-96 framing. 26 and 30 dB gains. ABCD bits for DS1 ESF, E1 PCM30 DS3 and E3: 20 or 26 dB gain relative and PCM30CRC framing.
  • Page 29 General Information Specifications '011' M1M2M3 sequences error-free. Errored seconds Annex D (Bit errors DS2 multiframe loss: 3 consecutive only) '011' M1M2M3 sequences in error. Percentage errored seconds Error-free seconds DS3 frame gain: 16 consecutive error- Percentage error-free seconds free F-bits. DS3 frame loss: 3 out of 16 F-bits in Unavailability error.
  • Page 30 General Information Specifications Ω Alarm seconds: Power loss, AIS, Connector: BNC, 75 unbalanced. Return Loss: signal loss, pattern loss, 140 Mb/s Typically >15dB 8 MHz to 240 MHz. frame loss, 34 Mb/s frame loss,8 Mb/s frame loss, 2 Mb/s frame loss, STM-0 Output RAI, multiframe loss, remote Line code: B3ZS.
  • Page 31 Loss of signal (LOS), loss of frame conjunction with the appropriate optical (LOF), out of frame (OOF), MS-AIS, interfaces, transmit STM-0 or STM-1 MS-RDI, AU-LOP, AU-AIS, HP-RDI, electrical output signal simultaneously HP-UNEQ, TU-LOP, TU-AIS, with STM-0 or STM-1 optical output LP-RDI, LP-UNEQ, H4 LOM.
  • Page 32 4 - 9 Max. 4.2XE- B3 (AU-4-4c) 4 - 9 Max. 1.0XE- B3 (AU-16-16c) 5 - 9 Max. 2.6XE- HP REI (AU/TU-3) 3 - 9 Max. 1.3XE- HP REI (AU-4) 4 - 9 Max. 4.2XE- HP REI (AU-4-4c) 4 - 9 Max.
  • Page 33 General Information Specifications STM-16c: All bytes except B2, H1, H2 Frequency offset (and 87:3): and H3 can be changed from the default ointer sequences are generated by state using OVERHEAD SETUP. offsetting the frequencies of the AU-4, Default values: AU-3 (in these modes the 87:3 H1/H2 bytes are present in all STM- sequence is generated to ITU-T G.783) 1’s.The pointer offset value of the...
  • Page 34 General Information Specifications are generated the Full H4 sequence is The pointer offset value of the STM-0 transmitted as per ITU-T G.709. is determined by the last setting of New G1, F2, F3, K3, N1 and all other bytes Pointer test feature. are all zero’s.
  • Page 35 General Information Specifications Default values: PRBS inserted into a 64 kb/s channel. V1,V2 - V2 and the 2 least significant Single errors can be added to the test bits of V1 indicate the offset from the pattern. pointer to the first byte of the TU MSP message generation: payload.
  • Page 36 General Information Specifications Mixed payloads: Backgrounds can be Tributary overwrite thru mode: individually configured to have TU-11, When the payload passing through the TU-12 or TU-3 independently for instrument contains a TU structure, it foreground testing channel. will be possible to choose a single TU Thru mode to be overwritten, as opposed to the Transparent thru mode:...
  • Page 37 Code error seconds SDH error summary: Frame (A1A2), Elapsed time B1, B2, MS REI, B3 (TU-3, AU-3, AU- 4), HP- REI (TU-3, AU-3, AU-4), HP- ITU-T G.826: IEC (TU-3, AU-3, AU-4), TU BIP V5 Error seconds (TU-2, TU-11, TU-12), LP-REI (TU-2, Severely errored seconds TU-11, TU-12), bit errors (bulk filled,...
  • Page 38 (LOF), out of frame (OOF), AU- displayed in ppm and Hz. LOP, MS-AIS, AU-AIS, K1K2 change, Pointer results: AU pointer value, AU MS-RDI, HP-RDI, H4 multiframe sync NDF seconds, AU missing NDF loss, TU LOP, TU AIS, LP-RDI. seconds, AU +ve adjustment count/...
  • Page 39 SDH bar graphs: B1 BIP error count, receive signal. B2 BIP error count, MS-REI error External BITS Clock: DS1 timing count, B3 BIP error count, HP-REI reference as per TA-TSY-000378. error count, HP-IEC error count, TU External 64 kb/s Clock: 64 kb/s BIP error count, LP-REI error count centralized clock as per ITU-T G.703...
  • Page 40 General Information Specifications PRBS: 2 -1,2 -1, 2 -1, 2 -1 at all of pointer (LOP-V), VT-1.5 payload rates and QRSS at DS1 only. unequipped (UNEQ-V), H4 loss of Word: User-defined 16 bit word, all multiframe (H4 LOM). ones, all zeros, 1010, 1000. Payload framing: Alarm generation: All rates: Unframed, Framed and...
  • Page 41 General Information Specifications Error Generation Error type Single Rate 10 Error All Variable Other STS-12c SPE CV-P 4 - 9 Max. 1.0XE- STS-48c SPE CV-P 5 - 9 Max. 2.6XE- STS-1 SPE REI-P 3 - 9 Max. 1.2XE- STS-3c SPE REI-P 4 - 9 Max.
  • Page 42 General Information Specifications TX Overhead H3 is transmitted as all zeros except Section overhead: All bytes except B1 when used as a payload byte during can be changed from the default state negative justification. using OVERHEAD SETUP. B2 is the Line BIP-8 parity (using even Default values: parity) calculated over the LOH bytes A1A2 contains pattern F628...
  • Page 43 General Information Specifications High order POH : VT-1.5 path overhead: All bytes except V1, V2, V5 can be changed from the Single byte channels: J1, C2, G1, F2, default state using OVERHEAD H4, Z3, Z4, N1. SETUP. Overhead BER test: Default values: SOH: J0, Z0, E1, F1, D1, D2, D3.
  • Page 44 General Information Specifications Tributary scan: Automatically test BER VT overwrite thru mode: on each SONET tributary for error free When the payload passing through the operation. Rx setup is used to instrument contains a VT structure, it determine tributary structure and test will be possible to choose a single TU pattern.
  • Page 45 General Information Specifications Monitor point compensation: Monitor BPV error seconds mode conforms to ITU-T G.772. Elapsed time Monitor gain 20 to 26 dB. ITU-T G.826: SONET error summary: Frame (A1A2), Error seconds CV-S, CV-L, REI-L, CV-P, REI-P, CV- Severely errored seconds IEC, CV-V, REI-V, Bit.
  • Page 46 General Information Specifications DSn payload alarm indication: Pointer location graph: A graphical AIS, pattern loss, frame loss, display that shows the variation with multiframe loss, remote alarm, remote time of the STS-n and VT-1.5 pointer multiframe alarm and errors (any type). location.
  • Page 47 General Information Specifications POH: J1, C2, G1, F2, H4, Z3, Z4, Z5. STM-0/STM-1/STM-4/STM-16/OC- 1/OC-3/OC-12/OC-48 OPTICAL Any of the overhead bytes listed above INTERFACE (Option 104 - 1310nm. is selected and a BER measurement is Option 105 - 1550 nm. Option 106 performed using a 2 -1 PRBS inserted 1310 and 1550 nm).
  • Page 48 External: 80-column HP 550C Deskjet files to/from internal instrument storage printer (GP-IB). to/from floppy disk drive. HP 550C Deskjet printer or 40 column or 80 column printer (RS-232-C). Deleting files or directories from floppy HP 550C Deskjet printer or 40 column disk drive.
  • Page 49 General Information Specifications GENERAL: Dimensions mm (inch): 190 (7.5) high, 340 (14) wide, 420 (17) deep (including cover). Weight: Typically 16 kg (35 lb) fully loaded. Supply: 90 V to 132 V ac and 198 V to 264 V ac. 450 VA (maximum). 47 to 63 Hz (nominal).
  • Page 50 400 MHz Bandwidth, 1 MΩ Input Termination HP 54520A Option Frequency Synthesizer 75Ω Output, Sinewave to 80 MHz, HP 3335A Opt 001 Amplitude to 2.5 V pk-pk, 1 Hz resolution Signal Generator Sinewave 700 kHz to 170 MHz, Amplitude 500 mV...
  • Page 51 T Connector BNC to Dual BNC HP 1250-0781 Adaptor SMA to BNC 1250-1787 (Qty 2) Adaptor Type N to BNC HP 1250-1534 (Qty 2) Adaptor Type N to N HP 1250-1528 (Qty 2) RS-232-C Loopback Unique 5060-4462 Balanced/Unbalanced 110Ω balanced: 75Ω Unbalanced (nominal)
  • Page 52 General Information Specifications 1-42...

  • Page 53: Installation

    Installation Initial Inspection Installation Initial Inspection WA RN I NG TO AVOID HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT PERFORM ELECTRICAL TESTS WHEN THERE ARE SIGNS OF SHIPPING DAMAGE TO ANY PORTION OF THE OUTER ENCLOSURE (COVERS, PANELS, METERS). Inspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping container or cushioning material is damaged, it should be kept until the contents of the shipment have been checked for completeness and the instrument has been checked both mechanically and electrically.

  • Page 54: Operating Environment

    Installation Operating Environment Operating Environment This instrument is designed for Indoor use only. DO NOT operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes. This instrument may be operated in environments within the following limits: Temperature: C to +45...

  • Page 55: Preparation For Use

    (in which all means for protection are intact). Power Requirements The HP 37718A/19A Communications Performance Analyzer requires a power source of 90 V to 132 V ac and 198 V to 264 V ac at a frequency between 47 Hz and 63 Hz (nominal).

  • Page 56: Connecting To The Power Supply

    The cap and the fuse can then be removed and the fuse changed for another of the correct rating. The fuse rating and HP part number are listed in “Fuses” on page 2-3. Connecting to the Power Supply...
  • Page 57 Installation Preparation for Use Power Cord WA R N I N G TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR DEATH, THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED BEFORE THE INSTRUMENT IS SWITCHED ON:- WA R N I N G (a) Note that the protection provided by grounding the instrument cabinet may be lost if any power cable other than the three-pronged type is used to couple the ac line voltage to the instrument.

  • Page 58: Connecting To The Network

    Installation Connecting to the Network Connecting to the Network The network connectors are located on the modules at the side of the instrument. The connections available depend on the options fitted to your instrument. Before Connecting, note the Warning and Caution information given. All Connectors C AU T I O N When connecting or disconnecting, ensure that you are grounded or,...
  • Page 59 Installation Connecting to the Network Ω, Ω DS1 100 PDH / DS1 receiver input interface. Allows the connection of 100 Ω Ω 2Mb/s 120 balanced DS1 and 120 balanced 2 Mb/s data signals. Ω, Ω DS1 100 PDH / DS1 transmitter output interface. Provides 100 balanced DS1 Ω...
  • Page 60 Installation Connecting to the Network CLOCK TRIGGER Reference SDH/SONET clock trigger output 51 MHz. Allows the Drop and Insert of Regenerator Section (192 kb/s) and Multiplexer Section (576 kb/s) Data Communication Channels (DCC). The following connections are available: Pin Number Connection Send Data (A) Send Timing (A)

  • Page 61: Optical Interface Connectors

    Installation Connecting to the Network Optical Interface Connectors For your protection, review all laser information given in this manual before installing or using the instrument. WA R N I N G To prevent personal injury, avoid use that may be hazardous to others, and maintain the module in a safe condition Ensure the information given below is reviewed before operating the module.
  • Page 62 Installation Connecting to the Network C AU T I O N 1. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 2. Always fit the fibre optic connector dust caps on each connector when not in use.

  • Page 63: Connecting Accessories

    Allows connection of a telephone handset for communication across the network. Printer External printer connection details are given in the Users Guide. HP-IB, RS232, The port selected for external printer use is not available for remote PARALLEL ONLY control. Remote Control Remote control connection is given in the Remote Control Manual.

  • Page 64: Hewlett-Packard Interface Bus

    The total HP-IB cable length used must be less than or equal to 20 meters (65.6 feet). The total HP-IB cable length used must be less than or equal to 2 meters (6 feet) × the total number of devices connected to the bus.
  • Page 65 Connecting Accessories HP-IB Connections HP-IB Address Selection The HP 37718A/19A (Option 601) HP-IB address is accessed on the OTHER display under the REMOTE CONTROL function. The address can be set to any value between 0 and 30 inclusive . 2-13...

  • Page 66: Additional Precautions For Service Engineers

    Installation Additional Precautions for Service Engineers Additional Precautions for Service Engineers Safety Precautions DO NOT substitute parts or modify equipment: Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the product. Return the product to a Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure the safety features are maintained.
  • Page 67 Installation Additional Precautions for Service Engineers recommends that you use a controlled static workstation. • Handle the module by its front-panel. Avoid touching any components or edge connectors. When you install the module, keep one hand in contact with the protective bag as you pick up the module with your other hand.
  • Page 68 Installation Additional Precautions for Service Engineers 2-16...

  • Page 69: Performance Tests

    Performance Tests Performance Tests Introduction The procedures given in this Section, test the HP37718A/19A performance using the Specifications listed in Section 1, General Information, as performance standards. Tests are intended to be performed in the recommended order for a full instrument calibration check.
  • Page 70 Performance Tests 1 Using , display softkeys, OTHER set up the STORED OTHER display as shown SETTINGS opposite. 2 Press to recall the RECALL instrument default settings.The instrument display will blank for a few seconds while the settings are recalled and the status display will indicate stored settings number 0 recalled.

  • Page 71: Self Test

    Description Before using the HP 37718A/19A to make measurements, you can run Self Test ALL TESTS to ascertain the integrity of the HP 37718A/19A. These tests take at least 1 hour to complete depending on the options fitted. Alternatively you can run Confidence Tests which only takes 2 to 3 minutes to complete.
  • Page 72 If the Optical Interface is a Dual Wavelength Option the 1550 nm IN and OUT ports are not connected at this stage and can be tested later. If any or all of these connections are not made the HP 37718A/19A will FAIL Self Test.
  • Page 73 The information pertaining to TEST TYPE, TEST NUMBER and SUBTEST NUMBER will change as the Self Test progresses. If the HP 37718A/19A is functioning correctly, after a time of 2 to 3minutes, TEST STATUS PASSED is displayed. If TEST STATUS [FAIL nnn] is displayed, the HP 37718A/19A should be returned to a service office for repair.
  • Page 74 Performance Tests Self Test 1550 nm Dual Wavelength Tests: If a Dual Wavelength Optical Interface is fitted, run BER test with 1550 nm selected. 1 Select 1550 nm OPTICS wavelength 2 Connect 1550 nm OUT to IN via 15dB Optical Attenuator. 3 Run the BER test.
  • Page 75 Performance Tests Self Test Datacomm Tests: 1 Select SDH TESTS 2 Make the following connections on the Datacomm port. 3 Run the SDH TESTS.

  • Page 76: Pdh/Dsn Internal Transmitter Clock Accuracy & Offset

    Ternary signals E1, E2 & E3, be half the selected data rate. For DS-1 and DS-3 the Frequency Counter is connected to the CLOCK OUT port. Equipment Required Frequency Counter : HP 5335A Option 010 75Ω Termination : HP 15522-80010 T Connector : HP 1250-0781...

  • Page 77: Procedure

    Performance Tests PDH/DSn Internal Transmitter Clock Accuracy & Offset Procedure 1 Recall the HP37718A/19A DEFAULT SETTINGS as shown on Page 3- 2 Connect the 75 OUT port of the PDH/DSn module to the Frequency Counter. Terminate the Frequency Counter input in 75 (use the T connector).

  • Page 78: E2 (8.448Mb/S) Frequency Accuracy

    Performance Tests PDH/DSn Internal Transmitter Clock Accuracy & Offset E2 (8.448Mb/s) Frequency Accuracy 9 Select SIGNAL [8Mb/s] ; PATTERN [ALL 1’s] on the TRANSMIT display. 10 Adjust the Frequency Counter ATTEN and Trigger Level to obtain a stable reading and ensure that the frequency counter reading is between 4223981Hz and 4224019Hz.

  • Page 79: E4 (139.264Mb/S) Frequency Accuracy

    Performance Tests PDH/DSn Internal Transmitter Clock Accuracy & Offset 24 Adjust the Frequency Counter ATTEN and Trigger Level to obtain a stable reading and ensure that the frequency counter reading is between 17182205Hz and 17182359Hz. E4 (139.264Mb/s) Frequency Accuracy 25 Select SIGNAL [140Mb/s] PATTERN [ALL 1’s] on the TRANSMIT display.

  • Page 80: Ds3 (44.736Mb/S) Frequency Accuracy

    Performance Tests PDH/DSn Internal Transmitter Clock Accuracy & Offset DS3 (44.736Mb/s) Frequency Accuracy 38 Connect the CLOCK OUT port of the PDH/DSn module to the Frequency Counter. 39 Select SIGNAL [DS3] on the display. TRANSMIT 40 Adjust the Frequency Counter ATTEN and Trigger Level to obtain a stable reading and ensure that the frequency counter reading is between 44735799Hz and 44736201Hz 41 Select FREQUENCY OFFSET [+20PPM]...

  • Page 81: Pdh/Dsn Transmitter Output

    Performance Tests PDH/DSn Transmitter Output PDH/DSn Transmitter Output Specification Rate Level Waveshape DSX-1 Fits mask T1.102-1993 3.0V 20% DS1-LO As DSX-1 with 655' ABAM Cable DS3-HI 0.9V pk (nominal) DSX-3 560mV pk (nominal) Fits mask T1.102-1993 DS3-900 330mV pk (nominal) E1 Balanced As per ITU rec G703 3.00V 10%...

  • Page 82: Equipment Required

    Performance Tests PDH/DSn Transmitter Output Equipment Required Oscilloscope : HP 54520A Option 001 Ω Ω : HP 15508B Balanced to Unbalanced Converter Ω : HP 15522-80010 Termination Procedure N OTE This performance test is written using the HP54520A Oscilloscope with Option 001 - Telecom Masks Application.
  • Page 83 Performance Tests PDH/DSn Transmitter Output Load the Telecom Mask 5 On the oscilloscope, use the following key sequence to select and load the required Telecom Mask: a/ SHIFT (Blue Key) APPLICATION. softkey. TELECOM MASK/MASK c/ Use ENTRY/MEASURE control to select 139BIN1 in the highlighted MSK FILES window.
  • Page 84 Performance Tests PDH/DSn Transmitter Output c/ Use ENTRY/MEASURE control to select 139BIN0 in the highlighted MSK FILES window. softkey. LOAD SETUP 8 M1M2 Compare Pulse with Mask 11 On the oscilloscope, use the following key sequence to compare the pulse with the mask: a/ RECALL 8 b/ DEFINE MEAS softkey...

  • Page 85: Procedure - 34.368 Mb/S

    Performance Tests PDH/DSn Transmitter Output Procedure - 34.368 Mb/s Positive Pulse 1 Recall the HP37718A/19A Default Settings as shown on page 3-2. 2 Set the display as TRANSMIT shown opposite. 3 Connect the PDH/DSn 75Ω OUT port to the Oscilloscope CHAN 1, terminate in 75Ω.
  • Page 86 Performance Tests PDH/DSn Transmitter Output N OTE It may be necessary to visibly fit the waveform to the mask by adjusting the oscilloscope vertical position and horizontal delay to obtain a PASS on the Mask. 8 Measure the peak pulse amplitude at the mid pulse-width using the oscilloscope and verify that this is between 900 mV and 1.100 Volts.

  • Page 87: Procedure - 8.448 Mb/S

    Performance Tests PDH/DSn Transmitter Output N OT E It may be necessary to visibly fit the waveform to the mask by adjusting the oscilloscope vertical position and horizontal delay to obtain a PASS on the Mask. 13 Measure the peak pulse amplitude at the mid pulse-width using the oscilloscope and verify that this is between 900 mV and 1.100 Volts.
  • Page 88 Performance Tests PDH/DSn Transmitter Output 7 The oscilloscope will automatically display and compare an isolated positive pulse with the mask limits. A PASS message should appear on the Oscilloscope. N OTE It may be necessary to visibly fit the waveform to the mask by adjusting the oscilloscope vertical position and horizontal delay to obtain a PASS on the Mask.

  • Page 89: Procedure - 2.048 Mb/S

    Performance Tests PDH/DSn Transmitter Output 12 The oscilloscope will automatically display and compare an isolated positive pulse with the mask limits. A PASS message should appear on the Oscilloscope N OT E It may be necessary to visibly fit the waveform to the mask by adjusting the oscilloscope vertical position and horizontal delay to obtain a PASS on the Mask.
  • Page 90 Performance Tests PDH/DSn Transmitter Output softkey TEST ON softkey M1M2 softkey AFTER FAIL CONTINUE g/ RUN 7 The oscilloscope will automatically display and compare an isolated positive pulse with the mask limits. A PASS message should appear on the Oscilloscope. N OTE It may be necessary to visibly fit the waveform to the mask by adjusting the oscilloscope vertical position and horizontal delay to obtain a PASS on...

  • Page 91: Procedure - Dsx-3

    Performance Tests PDH/DSn Transmitter Output softkey AFTER FAIL CONTINUE g/ RUN 12 The oscilloscope will automatically display and compare an isolated positive pulse with the mask limits. A PASS message should appear on the Oscilloscope. N OT E It may be necessary to visibly fit the waveform to the mask by adjusting the oscilloscope vertical position and horizontal delay to obtain a PASS on the Mask.
  • Page 92 Performance Tests PDH/DSn Transmitter Output Compare Pulse with Mask 6 On the oscilloscope, use the following key sequence to compare the pulse with the mask: a/ RECALL 8 b/ DEFINE MEAS softkey COMPARE softkey TEST ON softkey M1M2 softkey AFTER FAIL CONTINUE g/ RUN 7 The oscilloscope will automatically display and compare an isolated positive pulse with the mask limits.

  • Page 93: Procedure - Dsx-1

    Procedure - DSX-1 Positive Pulse 1 Recall the HP37718A/19A Default Settings as shown on page 3-2. 2 Connect the DSn 100Ω OUT port to the Oscilloscope via the HP 15508B Balanced to unbalanced Converter and terminate in 75Ω at the Oscilloscope input.
  • Page 94 Performance Tests PDH/DSn Transmitter Output 4 Set the display as TRANSMIT shown opposite. 5 Select CHAN 1 on the oscilloscope and set to 1MΩ input impedance. Load the Telecom Mask 6 On the oscilloscope, use the following key sequence to select and load the required Telecom Mask: a/ SHIFT (Blue Key) APPLICATION.
  • Page 95 Performance Tests PDH/DSn Transmitter Output N OT E It may be necessary to visibly fit the waveform to the mask by adjusting the oscilloscope vertical position and horizontal delay to obtain a PASS on the Mask. 9 Measure the peak pulse amplitude at the mid pulse-width using the oscilloscope and verify that this is between 1.896V and 2.844V.
  • Page 96 Performance Tests PDH/DSn Transmitter Output N OTE Using the balanced to unbalanced converter reduces the pulse amplitude by a factor of 1.266. This will cause the comparison with the mask to fail. To overcome this select CHAN 1 ON and reduce the Volts/Division setting (highlighted on the softkey display).

  • Page 97: Pdh/Dsn Receiver Equalization

    120 metres of 8120-0049 Cable Simulator E2 80 metres of 8120-0049 Cable Simulator E1 120 metres of 8120-0049 Cable Simulator DS3 55 metres of 8120-0049 Cable Simulator DS1 80 metres of 8120-0049 Ω Ω HP 15508B (Qty 2) Balanced to Unbalanced Converter 3-29...

  • Page 98: Procedure

    Performance Tests PDH/DSn Receiver Equalization Procedure 1 Recall the HP37718A/19A Default Settings as shown on page 3-2. 2 Select TRANSMITTER and RECEIVER SETTINGS CONTROL [COUPLED] on the display. OTHER 139.264 Mb/s 3 Set the display as TRANSMIT shown opposite. 4 Connect Cable Simulator E4 between the PDH/DSn 75Ω...
  • Page 99 Performance Tests PDH/DSn Receiver Equalization DS3 (44.736 Mb/s) 13 Set the display as TRANSMIT shown opposite. 14 Connect Cable Simulator DS3 between the DSn 75Ω OUT and 75Ω ΙΝ ports. 15 Press RESULTS TROUBLE then to start SCAN RUN/STOP the measurement. 16 Ensure that NO TROUBLE is displayed on the RESULTS...
  • Page 100 DS1 (1.544 Mb/s) 28 Set the display as TRANSMIT shown opposite. 29 Connect Cable Simulator DS1 between the 110Ω OUT and 110Ω IN ports via two Balanced to Unbalanced Converters (HP 15508B). 30 Press RESULTS TROUBLE then to start SCAN RUN/STOP the measurement.

  • Page 101: Pdh/Dsn Receiver Monitor Levels

    40 metres of 8120-0049 Cable Simulator E1-M 600 metres of 8120-0049 Cable Simulator DS3 55 metres of 8120-0049 Cable Simulator DS1 80 metres of 8120-0049 75Ω Attenuator Kit HP 86213A Type N/BNC adaptors HP 1250-1534 & -1528 (2off each) 3-33...

  • Page 102: Procedure

    Performance Tests PDH/DSn Receiver Monitor Levels Procedure 1 Recall the HP37718A/19A DEFAULT SETTINGS as shown on Page 3- 2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 Receiver Monitor Input 2.048 Mb/s (E1) 1 Press and set up the TRANSMIT display as MAIN SETTINGS...
  • Page 103 Performance Tests PDH/DSn Receiver Monitor Levels 2 Press and set up the RECEIVE display as MAIN SETTINGS shown opposite. 3 Press RESULTS TROUBLE SCAN Press to start the RUN/STOP measurement. 5 Ensure that NO TROUBLE is displayed on the RESULTS display after 30 seconds.
  • Page 104 Performance Tests PDH/DSn Receiver Monitor Levels 20 Press and set MONITOR LEVEL [30dB]. RECEIVE 21 Press then to start the TROUBLE SCAN RESULTS RUN/STOP measurement. 22 Ensure that NO TROUBLE is displayed on the display after RESULTS 30 seconds. Press to stop the measurement.
  • Page 105 Performance Tests PDH/DSn Receiver Monitor Levels 44.736 Mb/s (DS-3) 31 Repeat steps 1 to 18 (20dB and 26dB tests) with the HP37718A/19A displays set to SIGNAL [DSX-3] and Cable TRANSMIT RECEIVE Simulator DS3 fitted in place of Cable Simulator E1-M. 32 Disconnect all the test equipment.

  • Page 106: External Mux/Demux

    The output from the DROP Port is then applied to an oscilloscope, and the waveform characteristics are checked to ensure they meet specifications. Equipment Required Oscilloscope : HP 54520A Option 001 PDH Test Set : HP37718A/19A Ω : HP 15522-80010...

  • Page 107: Procedure

    Performance Tests External Mux/Demux N OT E The Test Set used in this procedure is an 37718A/37719A. Any other PDH Test Set, capable of generating and measuring at 2 Mb/s/DS-1 unframed, can be used. Procedure 2Mb/s Mux/Demux 1 Recall the HP37718A/19A DEFAULT SETTINGS as shown on Page 3- 2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 3-2.
  • Page 108 Performance Tests External Mux/Demux 3 Press on the Test Set TRANSMIT and set up the display as shown opposite. 4 Press on the Test Set RECEIVE and set up the display as shown opposite. 5 Press on the TRANSMIT HP37718A/19A and set up the display as shown MAIN SETTINGS opposite.
  • Page 109 Performance Tests External Mux/Demux 6 Press on the TRANSMIT HP37718A/19A and set up the STRUCTURED SETTINGS display as shown opposite. 7 Press on the RECEIVE HP37718A/19A and set up the display as shown MAIN SETTINGS opposite. 8 Press on the RECEIVE HP37718A/19A and set up the STRUCTURED SETTINGS...
  • Page 110 Performance Tests External Mux/Demux 12 Select CHAN 1 on the oscilloscope and set to 1MΩ input impedance. Load the Telecom Mask 13 On the oscilloscope, use the following key sequence to select and load the required Telecom Mask: a/ SHIFT (Blue Key) APPLICATION. softkey.
  • Page 111 DS-1 for 2Mb/s and DS-3 for 34Mb/s. DS-1 Positive Pulse 2 Disconnect the UUT 100Ω DROP port from the Test Set and connect to the Oscilloscope via the HP 15508B Balanced to unbalanced Converter. Terminate in 75Ω at the Oscilloscope input. 3-43...
  • Page 112 Performance Tests External Mux/Demux 3 Select CHAN 1 on the oscilloscope and set to 1MΩ input impedance. Load the Telecom Mask 4 On the oscilloscope, use the following key sequence to select and load the required Telecom Mask: a/ SHIFT (Blue Key) APPLICATION. softkey.
  • Page 113 Performance Tests External Mux/Demux DS-1 Negative Pulse 8 On the Oscilloscope, use the following key sequence to access the inverted mask. a/ SHIFT (Blue Key) DISK softkey DIRECTORY c/ Use ENTRY/MEASURE control to highlight INV_MASK softkey CHANGE DIRECTORY Load the Telecom Mask 9 On the oscilloscope, use the following key sequence to select and load the required Telecom Mask: a/ SHIFT (Blue Key) APPLICATION.
  • Page 114 Performance Tests External Mux/Demux N OTE It may be necessary to visibly fit the waveform to the mask by adjusting the oscilloscope vertical position and horizontal delay to obtain a PASS on the Mask. 12 Measure the peak pulse amplitude at the mid pulse-width using the oscilloscope and verify that this is between 1.896V and 2.844V.

  • Page 115: Pdh/Dsn Frequency Measurement And Looped Clock

    2 Mb/s using the frequency counter in RATIO mode. Equipment Required Ω Synthesizer : HP 3335A Option 001 (75 Frequency Counter : HP 5335A Option 010 Procedure 1 Recall the HP37718A/19A DEFAULT SETTINGS as shown on Page 3- 2 Connect up the equipment as shown in Figure 3-3.
  • Page 116 Performance Tests PDH/DSn Frequency Measurement and Looped Clock Figure 3-3 Receiver Frequency Measurement Test Setup 3 Set the Synthesizer to: FREQUENCY - 1024.000 KHz sinewave AMPLITUDE - +10dBm. 4 Set the frequency counter to RATIO A/B. 5 Press and set up the RECEIVE display as shown opposite.
  • Page 117 Performance Tests PDH/DSn Frequency Measurement and Looped Clock 7 Press and set up the RESULTS display as shown opposite. 8 Verify that the FREQUENCY displayed is between 2047991 Hz and 2048009 Hz. 9 Verify that the Offset displayed is between +4.5 ppm and -4.5 ppm. 10 Set the synthesizer frequency to 1024.102 kHz and verify that the frequency displayed on the...
  • Page 118 Performance Tests PDH/DSn Frequency Measurement and Looped Clock Table 3-1 PDH/DSn Offsets Receive Synthesizer Displayed Frequency Frequency Offset 140 Mb/s E4) 69,638,963 Hz +95.5 to +104.5 ppm 1.544 Mb/s (DS-1) 772,000 Hz -4.5 to +4.5 ppm 1.544 Mb/s (DS-1) 771,923 Hz -95.5 to -104.5 ppm 1.544 Mb/s (DS-1) 772,077 Hz...

  • Page 119: Sdh/Sonet Transmitter Clock Accuracy

    10MHz clock oscillator providing a 51.84 MHz that is directly related to all SDH/SONET output rates. Equipment Required Frequency Counter : HP 5335A Option 010 Procedure 1 Recall the HP37718A/19A DEFAULT SETTINGS as shown on Page 3- 2 Set the Transmitter Output to SDH/SONET.
  • Page 120 Description This test verifies that signal integrity is maintained when an EXTERNAL clock is used as a reference. Equipment Required Ω Synthesizer : HP 3335A option 001 (75 PDH/DSn Test Set : HP37718A/19A Ω Ω : HP 15508B Balanced to...
  • Page 121 8 Connect the Clock REF Out port to the Frequency Counter and check that a 2.048MHz signal is present. MTS Clock - Data Ω 9 Disconnect the HP 3335A Synthesizer from the HP37718A/19A 75 2M REF IN port. 10 Set the PDH/DSn Test Set to transmit a 2 Mb/s unframed signal. 3-53...
  • Page 122 Performance Tests External Clock/Data Reference Inputs & Clock Reference Output Ω 11 Connect the PDH/DSn Test Set, 75 Output to the HP37718A/19A Ω 2M REF IN Port and Recall the DEFAULT SETTINGS as shown on page 3-2. 12 Set the display as TRANSMIT shown opposite.
  • Page 123 Performance Tests External Clock/Data Reference Inputs & Clock Reference Output Ω 26 Connect the Synthesizer to the 75 52/155 Mb/s DATA IN port. 27 Ensure that the SDH/SONET Clock Loss Alarm Led is not lit. N OT E As the signal is unframed the LOF/OOF etc. alarms will be on. 10 MHz Reference 28 Select CLOCK SYNC [10MHz REF] ON THE HP37718A/19A display.
  • Page 124 Performance Tests External Clock/Data Reference Inputs & Clock Reference Output 43 Disconnect all the test equipment. 3-56...
  • Page 125 Equipment Required Signal Generator : HP 8657A Frequency Counter : HP 5335A Opt 010 T Connector : HP 1250-0781 Procedure 1 Recall the HP37718A/19A DEFAULT SETTINGS as shown on Page 3- 2. Set the Transmitter Output to SDH/SONET.
  • Page 126 Performance Tests SDH/SONET Frequency Offsets 6 Connect the Signal Generator, Timebase OUT port (rear panel), to the counter Timebase IN port (rear panel). 7 Check the Counter EXT TIME BASE flag is illuminated on the front panel. 8 Connect the HP37718A/19A Multirate Analyzer module CLOCK TRIGGER port to the Frequency Counter, set input termination to Ω...
  • Page 127 An oscilloscope is connected to the HP37718A/19A Transmitter STM-0/ STS-1 output and used to check the STM-0/STS-1 waveshape against the relevant mask. Equipment Required Oscilloscope : HP 54520A Option 001 Ω : HP 15522-80010 Termination T Connector : HP 1250-0781...
  • Page 128 Performance Tests STM-0/STS-1 Transmitter Output Waveshape and set to 1MΩ input impedance. Load the Telecom Mask 4 On the oscilloscope, use the following key sequence to select and load the required Telecom Mask: a/ SHIFT (Blue Key) APPLICATION. softkey. TELECOM MASK/MASK c/ Use ENTRY/MEASURE control to select STS1_93 in the highlighted MSK FILES window.
  • Page 129 Performance Tests STM-0/STS-1 Transmitter Output Waveshape Load the Telecom Mask 9 On the oscilloscope, use the following key sequence to select and load the required Telecom Mask: a/ SHIFT (Blue Key) APPLICATION. softkey. TELECOM MASK/MASK c/ Use ENTRY/MEASURE control to select STS1_93 in the highlighted MSK FILES window.
  • Page 130 STS-3 output and used to view the waveforms with All Ones and All Zeros patterns selected in turn. The displayed waveshape is checked against the relevant mask. The STM/STS Framing is disabled during this test. Equipment Required Oscilloscope : HP 54520A Ω : HP 15522-80010 Termination T Connector : HP 1250-0781...
  • Page 131 Performance Tests STM-1/STS-3 Transmitter Output Waveshape All Ones Pulse 1 Connect up the equipment as shown in Figure 3-4 and Recall HP37718A/19A DEFAULT SETTINGS as shown on page 3-2. Figure 3-4 STM-1/STS-3 Transmitter Output Waveshape Test Setup 2 Press and set up the TRANSMIT display as shown opposite.
  • Page 132 Performance Tests STM-1/STS-3 Transmitter Output Waveshape Load the Telecom Mask 6 On the oscilloscope, use the following key sequence to select and load the required Telecom Mask: a/ SHIFT (Blue Key) APPLICATION. softkey. TELECOM MASK/MASK c/ Use ENTRY/MEASURE control to select 155BIN1 in the highlighted MSK FILES window.
  • Page 133 Performance Tests STM-1/STS-3 Transmitter Output Waveshape c/ Use ENTRY/MEASURE control to select 155BIN0 in the highlighted MSK FILES window. softkey. LOAD SETUP 8 M1M2 Compare Pulse with Mask 12 On the oscilloscope, use the following key sequence to compare the pulse with the mask: Ω...
  • Page 134 Performance Tests SDH/SONET Receiver Equalization SDH/SONET Receiver Equalization Specifications Rate Equalization STM-0/STS-1 - 51.84 Mb/s 12dB for root f cable at 1/2 bit rate STM-1/STS-3 - 155.52 Mb/s 12dB for root f cable at 1/2 bit rate Description The Receiver Equalization is checked by looping the transmitter output to receiver input through a special Cable Simulator.
  • Page 135 Performance Tests SDH/SONET Receiver Equalization 2 Set the display as TRANSMIT shown opposite. 3 Connect Cable Simulator STS-1 between the 52/155 Mb/s 75Ω DATA OUT and 52/155 Mb/s 75Ω DATA IN ports. 4 Press RESULTS TROUBLE then to start SCAN RUN/STOP the measurement.
  • Page 136 Cable Simulator STM-0/STS-1 50 metres of 8120-0049 Cable Simulator STM-1/STS-3 75 metres of 8120-0049 75Ω Attenuator Kit HP 86213A Procedure 1 Recall the HP37718A/19A DEFAULT SETTINGS as shown on Page 3- 2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 3-5.
  • Page 137 Performance Tests SDH/SONET Receiver Monitor Levels Figure 3-5 Receiver Monitor Input STM-0/STS-1 1 Set the OTHER SETTINGS display as shown CONTROL opposite. 2 Press and set up the RECEIVE display as MAIN SETTINGS shown opposite. 3 Press RESULTS TROUBLE SCAN Press to start the RUN/STOP...
  • Page 138 Performance Tests SDH/SONET Receiver Monitor Levels 7 Connect Cable Simulator STS-1 between the52/155 Mb/s DATA OUT Port and the attenuator. 8 Press then to start the TROUBLE SCAN RESULTS RUN/STOP measurement. 9 Ensure that NO TROUBLE is displayed on the display after RESULTS 30 seconds.

  • Page 139: Specification (1550 Nm Transmitter)

    Safety Class Class 1, FDA 21 CFR Ch.1 1040.10 and EN 60825 Data Rates 51.84, 155.52, 622.08 or 2488.32 Mb/s (Nominal) N OT E The Transmitter Wavelengths installed are dependent on 37718A/37719A option. Specification (Receiver) Wavelength 1200 nm to 1600 nm Maximum Input Power -8 dBm (for BER of 1.0E...

  • Page 140: Equipment Required

    : HP 54520A Lightwave Converter : HP 11982A Optical Attenuator : HP 8157A FC/PC Connector Interface : HP 81000FI (Qty. 4) Optical Cables (qty 2) : HP 11871A Adaptor (SMA to BNC) : HP 1250-1787 WA R N I N G...
  • Page 141 Page 3-2. 2 Connect the HP37718A/19A Optical Out Port to the HP8153A (ensure that all connections are tight and that the cable has no twists). Setup the HP 8153A as follows: a. Press key to display wavelength [λ] PARAM b.
  • Page 142 [OC-48] in steps 15 & 20 and -28 dBm in step 16. PNP Electrical Input 26 Recall the HP37718A/19A DEFAULT SETTINGS as shown on Page 3- 27 Disconnect the optical cable from the HP37718A/19A Optical IN port and connect to the HP 11982A Lightwave Converter input. 3-74...
  • Page 143 Performance Tests Multirate Optical Interfaces 28 Connect the output from the Lightwave Converter to the Oscilloscope Ω using the SMA/BNC adaptor and 50 BNC cable. 29 Press and select SIGNAL [STM-0 OPT] SONET TRANSMIT or [OC-1]. 30 Press on the oscilloscope and adjust the Timebase and AUTOSCALE Range to obtain an STM-0/OC-1 waveform.
  • Page 144 Performance Tests Multirate Optical Interfaces Procedure 1550 nm - Optical Power Output 42 Repeat steps 1 through 12 substituting 1550nm for 1310nm. Optical Receiver Sensitivity 43 Repeat Steps 13 through 25 substituting 1550nm for 1310nm. PNP Electrical Input 44 Repeat steps 26 through 41 substituting 1550nm for 1310nm. 45 Recall the HP37718A/19A DEFAULT SETTINGS as shown on Page 3- 2 and disconnect the test equipment.

  • Page 145: Performance Test Record

    Performance Tests Performance Test Record Performance Test Record Hewlett-Packard Model 37718/37719A Communications Performance Analyzer Location: Serial No.: Tested by: Options: Temperature: Certified by: Humidity: Date: Table 3 Performance Test Record Page Test Description Result Actual Self Test Step 4 All Tests Pass/Fail Step 4 Confidence Tests...
  • Page 146 Performance Tests Performance Test Record Table 3 Performance Test Record Page Test Description Result Actual Step 16: 34 Mb/s 17.18389227 MHz 17.1840774 MHz Step 18: 34 Mb/s +20ppm 17.184266 MHz 17.184421 MHz Step 20: 34 Mb/s -20ppm 17.183579 MHz 17.183734 MHz Step 22: 34 Mb/s +100ppm 17.185641 MHz...
  • Page 147 Performance Tests Performance Test Record Table 3 Performance Test Record Page Test Description Result Actual 3-17 Step 13: -ve Pulse amplitude 0.900V pk 1.100V pk 8.448Mb/s (E2) 3-18 Step 7 +ve Pulse Pass/Fail Step 8: +ve Pulse amplitude 0.900V pk 1.100V pk 3-19 Step 12:...
  • Page 148 Performance Tests Performance Test Record Table 3 Performance Test Record Page Test Description Result Actual PDH/DSn Receiver Equalization 3-28 Step 6: 139.264Mb/s (E4) Pass/Fail Step 11: 34.368Mb/s (E3) Pass/Fail 3-29 Step 16: 8.448 Mb/s (E2) Pass/Fail Step 21: 2.048Mb/s (E1) Pass/Fail 3-30 Step 26:...
  • Page 149 Performance Tests Performance Test Record Table 3 Performance Test Record Page Test Description Result Actual 3-34 Step 28: 20dB & Equalization Pass/Fail Step 28: 26dB & Equalization Pass/Fail Step 28: 26dB Pass/Fail 139.264Mb/s (E3) Step 29: 20dB Pass/Fail Step 29: 20dB &...
  • Page 150 Performance Tests Performance Test Record Table 3 Performance Test Record Page Test Description Result Actual 3-40 Step 21: -ve Amp 2Mb/s 2.133 V pk 2.607 V pk Step 1: DS-1 Bit & Code EC Pass/Fail Step 1: DS-1 Bit Error Add Pass/Fail 3-41 Step 6:...
  • Page 151 Performance Tests Performance Test Record Table 3 Performance Test Record Page Test Description Result Actual 3-45 Step 14: 1.544Mb/s 0 ppm -4.5 ppm +4.5 ppm Step 14: 1.544Mb/s -100 ppm -95.5 ppm -104.5 ppm Step 14: 1.544Mb/s +100 ppm +95.5 ppm +104.5 ppm Step 14: 44.736Mb/s 0 ppm...
  • Page 152 Performance Tests Performance Test Record Table 3 Performance Test Record Page Test Description Result Actual 3-53 Step 11: -100ppm 51.8348149MHz 51.8348171MHz Step 11: -66ppm 51.8365464MHz 51.8365485MHz Step 11: +33ppm 51.8417252MHz 51.8417273MHz Step 11: +100ppm 51.8451829MHz 51.8451851MHz Step 11: +999ppm 51.8917871MHz 51.8917892MHz STM-0/STS-1 Transmitter Output Waveshape...
  • Page 153 Performance Tests Performance Test Record Table 3 Performance Test Record Page Test Description Result Actual 3-65 Step 9: 20dB + Equalization Pass/Fail Step 14: 26dB + Equalization Pass/Fail Step 18: 26dB Pass/Fail STM-1/STS-3 Step 20: 20dB Pass/Fail Step 20: 20dB + Equalization Pass/Fail Step 20: 26dB + Equalization...
  • Page 154 Performance Tests Performance Test Record Table 3 Performance Test Record Page Test Description Result Actual 3-70 Step 42: STM-4/OC-12 0 dBm +3 dBm Step 42: STM-16/OC-48 0 dBm +3 dBm Sensitivity 1550nm Step 43: STM-0/OC-1 Pass/Fail Step 43: STM-1/OC-3 Pass/Fail Step 43: STM-4/OC-12 Pass/Fail...

  • Page 155: Terms

    Line DCC MS-RDI (MS FERF) RDI-L (Line FERF) Multiplexer Section Overhead Line Overhead Network Node Interface Line Interface AU-AIS (Path AIS) AIS-P HP-RDI (Path FERF) RDI-P Regenerator Repeater Regenerator Section (RS) Section Remote Alarm Indicator Yellow Alarm Regenerator Section Overhead...
  • Page 156 Installation ITU-T / ANSI Equivalent Terms ITU-T Term ANSI Term S-n.1 or S-n.2 short haul Short Reach (SR) STM-n STS-n Section Overhead (SOH) Transport Overhead (TOH) Tributary Unit (TU) Virtual Tributary (VT) TU-AIS VT AIS (AIS-V) TU FERF / TU RDI RDI-V / VT FERF TU REI VT FEBE...

  • Page 157: Current / Previous Terminology

    B1 BIP RS B1 BIP B2 BIP MS B2 BIP B3 BIP Path B3 BIP MS-AIS MS AIS MS-RDI MS RDI MS-REI MS FEBE HP-IEC Path IEC AU-LOP AU-AIS Path AIS HP-RDI Path FERF HP-REI Path FEBE TU-LOP TU LOP TU-AIS...
  • Page 158 Installation Current / Previous Terminology...
  • Page 159 Optical Connectors, 1-8 Recommended Test Equipment, 3-3 CLOCK TRIGGER, 2-8 REF OUT, 2-7 Compliance, Statement of, 1-10 Inspection, Initial, 2-1 Remote Control HP-IB, RS232, 10 BASE Connecting Instruments Covered By Manual, 1-4 -T Connector, 2-11 Accessories, 2-11 Internal SDH Transmitter Clock, 3-51...
  • Page 160 Index Terminology Current / previous, 4-3 ETSI / ANSI, 4-1 TRANSMIT 2,8,34,140 OUT, 2-6 VGA Connector, 2-11 Voltage, line Selector Switch, 2-4 warning symbols, 2-10 Warranty, 1-1 Weight and Dimensions, 1-5...
  • Page 161 Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Offices If you need technical assistance with a For countries in Asia Pacific not listed, Hewlett-Packard test and measurement contact: product or application please contact the Hewlett-Packard office or distributor in Hewlett-Packard Asia Pacific Ltd your country. 17-21/F Shell Tower, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street Asia Pacific:...
  • Page 162 Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Offices (cont’d) Finland: Tel: (90) 88 721 Sweden: Tel: (08) 444 22 77 France: Tel: (0)1 69.82.60.60 Switzerland: Tel: (01) 735 7111 Germany: Tel: (0180) 532 62-33 Turkey: Tel: 90-212-2245925 Greece: Tel: 30-1-7264045 United Kingdom: Tel: (01344) 366 666 Hungary: Tel: 36-1-4618219 For countries in Europe/Middle East...
  • Page 163 About This Edition This is the first edition of the 37718-90006 manual. It documents the product as of 10/98. Edition dates are as follows: 1st Edition October 98 © Copyright Hewlett- Packard Ltd. 1998 All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaption, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as...
  • Page 164 In This Book This book contains the instrument specifications and provides techniques for checking them. Printed in U.K. 10/98 37718-90006...

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