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ARGUS 152

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Version: 2.20 / EN

Important note:

An ARGUS basic package contains at least one DSL interface (ADSL or VDSL), which

includes a variety of functions and tests. All other interfaces and functions are available as

options (see datasheet). Therefore, depending on the scope of function supplied, individual

menu options may be hidden.

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Page 1 Version: 2.20 / EN Important note: An ARGUS basic package contains at least one DSL interface (ADSL or VDSL), which includes a variety of functions and tests. All other interfaces and functions are available as options (see datasheet). Therefore, depending on the scope of function supplied, individual menu options may be hidden.
Page 2 (print, photocopy, microfilm or any other method) without written consent. All rights are reserved. No one is permitted to reproduce or duplicate, in any form, the whole or part of this document without intec´s permission. ARGUS 152...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operation on xDSL accesses ............35 Configuring the xDSL interface ............36 xDSL settings ..................37 ARGUS in access mode xTU-R ............43 ARGUS in access mode xTU-R bridge ...........66 ARGUS in access mode xTU-R router ..........68 Operation with Ethernet accesses ..........70 Configuring the Ethernet interface ..........71 Ethernet settings ................72...
Page 4 14.4 FTP download .................129 14.5 FTP upload ..................133 14.6 FTP server ..................137 VoIP tests ..................144 15.1 Starting VoIP telephony ..............152 15.1.1 VoIP back-to-back ..............160 15.2 VoIP wait ..................161 IPTV tests ..................164 16.1 IPTV ....................164 16.1.1 Multiple virtual lines ...............168 16.2 IPTV scan ..................179...
Page 5 Ethernet cable tests ................339 23.1 Configuring the Ethernet interface ..........339 23.2 Ethernet cable test settings ............339 23.3 Ethernet cable test ................341 23.3.1 Starting Ethernet cable test ...........341 23.4 Ethernet port flash ................345 23.4.1 Starting Ethernet port flash ............345  ARGUS 152...
Page 6 Firmware update ................367 Appendix ..................370 Abbreviations ...................370 Vendor identification numbers ............379 CAUSE-Messages – DSS1 Protocol ..........380 ARGUS Error Messages (DSS1) .............382 Error message: PPP connection ............384 Error message: Download test ............385 HTTP status codes: .................386 General Error Messages ..............388 VoIP SIP status codes ..............389 Software Licenses ................392...
Page 7: Introduction
Ethernet interface, an optional HTTP download, which enables speeds with multiple  100 Mbit/s on the protocol level. The ARGUS 152's Ethernet cabling tests make it possible to detect shorts, opens or mismatches, but also the delay or polarity of the wire pairs, among other things....
Page 8 VoIP, IPTV and data services over xDSL and Ethernet. Thanks to its handset, the ARGUS 152 can simulate not only terminal equipment such as a telephone, PC or STB, but can also determine all relevant quality parameters. In this way, for example, voice quality can be evaluated according to the MOS method.
Page 9 - Ping and traceroute tests (BRAS information, PPP trace, VLAN), via IPv4 and IPv6 - Download tests for measuring throughput (HTTP-download, FTP-up/download) - FTP server test, up/download from ARGUS to ARGUS - Parallel testing of multiple services (VoIP, IPTV,...) VoIP test - VoIP terminal device simulation, including acoustics (var.
Page 10 Local loop acceptance log When connected to a PC via a USB port, ARGUS can be used to generate and print out a detailed measurement log on the PC using the software WINplus / WINanalyse.
Page 11: Safety Information
2 Safety information 2 Safety information ARGUS may only be operated using the accessories supplied with the device. The use of other accessories can result in faulty measurements or even damage to ARGUS and the connected equipment. Only use ARGUS according to the instructions contained in this accompanying document.
Page 12 WEEE 2002/96/EC and the corresponding German statute ElektroG: (DIN EN 50419). In other words, ARGUS and its accessories, may not be disposed of as household waste. Please consult with our Service department with respect to the return of old devices....
Page 13: Safety And Transport Information For The Battery Pack
As the battery pack contains a lithium quantity below current thresholds, it is not subject to international regulations  governing hazardous materials either as an individual part or mounted in ARGUS. When transporting multiple battery packs, however, you may also need to observe this safety information.
Page 14 Keep the battery pack away from children. Read this manual and the corresponding safety information carefully before using the battery pack. If odours, rust or other abnormalities are detected before the first use, contact intec GmbH to clarify the next steps. ARGUS 152...
Page 15: General Technical Data
Humidity: up to 95 % rel. humidity, non-condensing Power supply Lithium ion battery pack with 7.2 V rated voltage (observe the safety information) or 12 V/1.5 A ARGUS power adapter Miscellaneous ARGUS user safety tested according to EN60950-1 RoHS conformity pursuant to the WEEE directive The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) was tested according to the regulations specified in our declaration of conformity.
Page 16 DC: max. +200 V Auto-MDI(X) AC: max. +100 V (Copper tests only) DC: max. +200 V (xDSL) DC: max. +130 V (for POTS) DC: max. +145 V (for U-interface) S0/BRI: DC: max. +48 V DC voltage measurements: - Accuracy: ±2 % ARGUS 152...
Page 17: Quick-Start Guide
 interval that can be set in ARGUS (see page 359). - Switches off ARGUS (key must be held down): after an adjustable  interval (e.g. after 10 minutes), ARGUS automatically shuts down in ...
Page 18 4 Quick-start guide Back key - Switches ARGUS back to the previous display without saving current  entries, e.g. changes in a configuration parameter - Cancels tests - Exits graphic displays Switches to main menu after powering up Cursor keys -...
Page 19 (see example page 169). Press Shift to change  the softkey assignment. Example: ARGUS is mainly controlled using the four cursor keys, the Enter key , the Back key , the Level key and the three softkeys....
Page 20 4 Quick-start guide Top connections For external power adapter. When the external power adapter is connected, ARGUS switches off the battery power supply. ARGUS recharges the battery automatically once it is switched off (see page 365). USB-A or USB-A 1/2 USB-host interface ...
Page 21 Use only the battery pack supplied with the device. Observe the safety information given on page 13. Now connect your (switched-off) ARGUS to the external power supply supplied with the device....
Page 22 Power-saving mode In battery mode, ARGUS automatically switches off after five minutes of no activity (interval adjustable, see page 359). ARGUS does not switch off during a test e.g. (Loopbox) or in trace mode. The device can alternatively be operated using the supplied external adapter. When the adapter is connected, power supply via the battery is automatically switched off.
Page 23: Configuring Accesses
5 Configuring accesses 5 Configuring accesses After powering up, ARGUS displays all Switch on ARGUS. configured accesses (up to 100). By default, one access is preconfigured for every interface type (ADSL, VDSL, ...).  The most recently used access is indi-...
Page 24: Access Wizard
5 Configuring accesses 5.1 Access wizard ARGUS switches to the "Accesses" main menu. You can now configure the selected access, here VDSL, using the access  wizard. The query parameters of the access  wizard depend on the selected access (ADSL, VDSL, ...), see page 27.
Page 25 The default profile is  indicated with a in the display. Once you have selected the profile, ARGUS suggests an access name, based on the settings you made previously (here VDSL). You can enter up to 24 characters (in this example 04/24 characters).
Page 26 5 Configuring accesses ARGUS displays a summary of the  configuration. Edits the physical <Phys. param.> parameters, see page 37. Entry of notices, see <Notice> page 32. Save and exit the wizard. Go back one level. ARGUS returns to the editing overview of the selected access (here VDSL).
Page 27 5 Configuring accesses ARGUS switches to the ARGUS status display. Switches to status screen. <Status> Switches to main menu. <Menu> Starts the VDSL connection. <Start> ARGUS access wizard The access wizard prompts for different information depending on the access/interface. Each parameter queried depends on the respective previous parameters (from left to right).
Page 28 ADSL mode must be compatible with the ATU-C (network side). When ADSL auto-modes "Annex A/M auto, Annex B/J auto, Annex A auto, Annex B auto and Annex M auto" are selected, ARGUS automatically detects and matches the configuration on DSLAM. ...
Page 29: Phys. Parameters
5.2 Phys. parameters Edits the physical parameters of the selected access (here VDSL, see page 37). The physical parameters can also be opened and edited directly when the access wizard is finished (see page 26  Fig. 1). ARGUS 152...
Page 30: Profile
You can set various parameters here including those for service and virtual line. Select a profile. ARGUS enables configuration of up to 20 profiles. Select the profile you wish to edit. The selected profile appears in the display in blue.
Page 31 5 Configuring accesses  Test parameter settings are described starting on page 102. ARGUS 152...
Page 32: Notices
5 Configuring accesses 5.4 Notices In the preview, ARGUS shows not only the selected access, the xDSL mode and the access mode but also a freely editable notice (see Fig. 1 page 26). This note can be up to 28 characters long.
Page 33 ARGUS switches to the Filter <Filter> menu, see page 23. Creates a new access. <New> Edits access. <Edit> Selects access Switches to ARGUS status, see page 27. Switches to status screen. <Status> Switches to main menu. <Menu> Starts the VDSL connection. <Start> ARGUS 152...
Page 34: Physical Layer
<Edit>  Current configuration  access and Access selection <Access>  softkey Synchronise <Start>  assignment See page 37 See page 44 See page 23  See page 98 for tests that can be run via layer 1. ARGUS 152...
Page 35: Operation On Xdsl Accesses
ARGUS supports the following access modes on xDSL accesses: xTU-R Terminal device mode (xDSL transceiver unit) see page 43. ARGUS is connected to the xDSL access (in front of or behind the splitter). ARGUS replaces the modem and PC. xTU-R bridge Bridge mode (xDSL transceiver unit bridge) see page 66....
Page 36: Configuring The Xdsl Interface
Layer-1 box (blue in display) selected. Opens settings <Edit> Note: accessing functions via number keys/key combinations You can call important functions/tests directly using the keys of the ARGUS keypad. You can find an overview of these key combinations on page 98. ARGUS 152...
Page 37: Xdsl Settings
7 Operation on xDSL accesses 7.2 xDSL settings ARGUS stores all relevant settings (e.g. set and limit values) for a test with the accesses. Only the relevant settings are applied, depending on the test situation. You can restore the default settings at any time (see page 363):...
Page 38 (not available using the access wizard) Display and selection of the line MAC addresses.  The first two MAC addresses cannot be manually edited. 1. When the standard MAC address is selected, ARGUS uses its own MAC address. Default: Standard MAC address 2.
Page 39 Further information is available on request. Default: A Carrier set The carrier set determines the carrier frequencies that ARGUS uses to  signal to DSLAM that it is ready to synchronise (ITU G.997.1).  The carrier generally specifies which sets are to be used. ...
Page 40 „V“ for Vectoring or „R“ for Retransmission.   When VDSL Vectoring or Retransmission (G.INP=) are unlocked but not active, ARGUS shows in the status line a grey highlighted „V“ for Vectoring and „R“ for Retransmission. MAC address, see page 38. Profiles ( edit profiles) <Edit>...
Page 41 Default: NAT on Port used for incoming SIP signalling.  SIP port Range: 0 to 65535  Default: 5060 Firewall Determines whether ARGUS uses a firewall in router IPv6 mode. Default: on Discard prefix Determines whether ARGUS rejects or uses the prefix....
Page 42 63. After terminating a virtual line (VL) via the corresponding service or the physical layer, ARGUS queries whether the trace file should be sent to the PC. The mini-USB port must also be connected to the PC. ...
Page 43: Argus In Access Mode Xtu-R
ARGUS is connected directly to the VDSL access via the supplied xDSL lead and the ARGUS socket line (either in front of or behind the splitter). In this case, ARGUS replaces the modem and PC. ARGUS establishes a VDSL connection and determines all relevant VDSL connection parameters.
Page 44 7 Operation on xDSL accesses Establishing the xDSL connection using VDSL as an example Profile configuration: ARGUS uses the settings (see page 28) and limit values (see page 37) stored in the respective profile for establishing a VDSL connection. ARGUS in status screen....
Page 45    Display timestamp     ARGUS shows the time (internal clock, see page 356) at which the commands are received.  Switches to the previous display and the status screen.  Display the graphical xDSL trace.
Page 46 7 Operation on xDSL accesses You can show and hide the label for the xDSL trace using the number key. The function of the cursor is described on page 50. The colour code in the xDSL trace can be interpreted as follows. ARGUS 152...
Page 47 Connected As soon as the connection is established, (LED "Sync/L1" continuously illuminated and green tick mark in layer 1 box), ARGUS determines the VDSL connection parameters. After synchronising, ARGUS must remain connected to the VDSL access for at least 20 seconds.
Page 48 <Reset> FEC, CRC.  Display of xDSL parameters as QR code.  Display Ethernet statistics (VDSL): ARGUS displays the received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx) Ethernet frames and bytes.  For ADSL, the following ATM statistics are displayed: - Number of OAM cells...
Page 49 Y-axis: bits X-axis: tones (channels) Line interference sources can be identified on the basis of the bit distribution  (e.g. due to HDSL, RF, DPBO etc.). ARGUS switches to the previous display. Switches to next graph. <Continue> Graph functions: The graph functions such as zoom, cursor...
Page 50  Use the cursor keys to  horizontally scroll through the zoomed range. toggles the softkey assignment. ARGUS switches from x-axis zoom to  y-axis zoom Magnifies the middle section of <Zoom(x)++> the graph (100%). Reverses <Zoom(y)-->...
Page 51 Briefly pressing a cursor key causes the cursor to jump to by one position in the graph. When the cursor key is held down, the steps the cursor covers in the graph become progressively larger. Continued on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 52 (in this example frequency). The zoom function and the cursor function can also be combined.  However, the starting position of the cursor can vary. The graph functions can be used for all graphs. Continued on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 53 With the Min/Max setting, the bits/tone and SNR/tone graphs display the minimum and maximum values.  Displays the maximum value (pink).  Displays the minimum value (blue). Hide min/max values. <Min/Max off> Reset min/max values. <Min/Max rst.> Continued on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 54 These interference sources are represented as narrow peaks. This example shows a line with interference from a power supply. Opens the graph functions (see <Menu> Continued on next page 50). page ARGUS 152...
Page 55 In the HLOG graphs, a shift can occur in calculating the upstream and downstream values from DSLAM compared to the Example: Mismatch + poor contact  downstream values from ARGUS. It can on ADSL also happen that DSLAMs do not transmit the HLOG upstream values or send falsified values.
Page 56 Theoretically attainable ATM bitrate in kbit/s. Relative capacity Line capacity utilisation in percent. Latency mode ARGUS shows "interleaved" or "fast", depending on the DSLAM configuration. Attenuation Attenuation on a line over the entire length and bandwidth in dB. From a specific attenuation on, certain access types are no longer recommended.
Page 57 Errors that ARGUS detects in the transmitted blocks. Header error checksum Number of ATM cells with incorrect header checksums. f (far): Errors that DSLAM detects and passes to ARGUS. n (near): Errors that ARGUS detects in the transmitted blocks. Errored seconds...
Page 58 The following additional parameters are shown when retransmission is activated: The blue in the ARGUS status line signals that retransmission is activated in DSLAM. = Retransmission configured or not active = Retransmission active...
Page 59 The checksum of the superframes transmitted by the remote station does not agree with the locally calculated figure. Possible causes: line interference. f (far): Errors that DSLAM detects and passes to ARGUS. n (near): Errors that ARGUS detects in the transmitted blocks.
Page 60 The vectoring mode shows whether this remote station supports VDSL2 vectoring (ITU-T G.993.5). - Display shows "off" for non-vectoring. - ARGUS displays "Vectoring friendly" or "Full Vectoring" when vectoring is supported.  See page 40 for more information. SRA (Seamless...
Page 61 - Corrected Successful retransmission of a DTU - Uncorret. Unsuccessful retransmission of a DTU INP REIN In ARGUS, interference immunity (DSLAM setting) is displayed with respect to REIN INP. This describes the quality of the protection against pulse interference. REIN (Repetitive electrical impulse noise) describes periodic interference pulses, usually caused by 230 V AC voltage from the supply mains.
Page 62 When a modem is synchronised with a DSLAM, the vendor and device type of the modem is generally displayed in the control system of the DSLAM. For ADSL and VDSL, this occurs according to ITU-T G.997.1. When an ARGUS device synchronises with a DSLAM, the latter reports to the control system the following information, depending on the DSLAM.
Page 63       Results are rejected. <No> Results are not saved. ARGUS <Back> returns to the status display. Saving the result. <Yes>  ARGUS saves the VDSL connection parameters together with the trace data in the first free slot. You can enter a user- definable name when saving (see page 348)....
Page 64 7 Operation on xDSL accesses      After saving, ARGUS returns to the status display or ARGUS status. You can initialise a new sync attempt directly using <Start> Saving the results without disconnecting the xDSL connection ARGUS in status screen.
Page 65 ARGUS in Main Menu Test results  In ARGUS status, press . <Menu>  When ARGUS is in the selection list for preconfigured accesses, you can switch to the abbreviated main menu with .    Marked the stored test result....
Page 66: Argus In Access Mode Xtu-R Bridge
7.4 ARGUS in access mode xTU-R bridge Connect ARGUS to the PC using the patch cable and to the VDSL access using the xDSL cable. In bridge mode, ARGUS acts as a VDSL modem, i.e. ARGUS passively hands on all packets from the Ethernet to VDSL (and vice versa).
Page 67 Displays the connection parameters.  Switches to the layer-1 box and other elements, see page 76 for explanation. Displays the VDSL <Info> connection parameters, see page 47. Disconnects the VDSL <Stop> connection and automatically deactivates the bridge. ARGUS 152...
Page 68: Argus In Access Mode Xtu-R Router
7 Operation on xDSL accesses 7.5 ARGUS in access mode xTU-R router Connect ARGUS to the PC using the patch cable and to the VDSL access using the xDSL cable. In router mode, ARGUS replaces both the modem and the router, so that multiple PCs can access a network connection (via a hub/switch).
Page 69 1 has not yet been established, this is automatically started as well.  Bridge/router parameter <Edit> settings, see page 40.  Establishing the VDSL router. The VDSL connection is active.  See page 66 for bridge mode display and operation. ARGUS 152...
Page 70: Operation With Ethernet Accesses
8 Operation with Ethernet accesses 8 Operation with Ethernet accesses ARGUS supports the following access modes in Ethernet operation: The individual tests acquire and store data. It is the user's responsibility to comply with the applicable legal requirements.  Connecting to a modem:...
Page 71: Configuring The Ethernet Interface
Please refer to chapter „5 Configuring accesses“ (see page 23) for instructions on  configuring the Ethernet interface. Note: accessing functions via number keys/key combinations You can call important functions/tests directly using the keys of the ARGUS keypad. You can find an overview of these key combinations on page 98. Note: ...
Page 72: Ethernet Settings
Autonegotiation/Ethernet link parameters Ethernet link autonegotiation is supported by default! Setting: autonegotiation "on" When negotiating the link parameters, ARGUS informs the remote station that the following is supported (these settings are fixed and cannot be configured): 10, 100 or 1000 Mbit/s...
Page 73: Establishing An Ethernet Connection
8 Operation with Ethernet accesses 8.3 Establishing an Ethernet connection ARGUS in the status screen. ARGUS uses the default profile (profile 1 in the example) to establish an Ethernet connection. The test has not yet started! Meaning of the arrow in the layer-1 box...
Page 74 8 Operation with Ethernet accesses  Displays polling and offset between wires - Wire allocation Left column ARGUS wire allocation Right column ARGUS wire allocation after autonegotiation with remote terminal. When the display shows "OK", the remote station has inverted the wire allocation.
Page 75: Virtual Lines (Vl)
VPI/VCIs or VLANs and across different protocols.  ARGUS allows you to define up to 20 such VL profiles. In a VL profile, you can edit e.g. the protocol configuration. The VL profiles can be assigned to one or more services independ- ently of the state of the physical layer (layer 1).
Page 76 9 Virtual lines (VL) The status screen is divided into three levels that can be individually selected using the  cursor keys of the ARGUS keypad. The status screen is described in greater detail using three display examples. Level 1: physical layer (see page 34) Configures physical layer.
Page 77: Virtual Line Profiles (Vl Profiles)
9 Virtual lines (VL) Depending on the state of the physical layer, the virtual lines or the services, ARGUS  displays a variety of symbols in the status screen.  This service has not yet been assigned to a virtual line.
Page 78 Service Data => VL profile 1 => PPP profile 1 Service VoIP Service IPTV Service VoD     Profile 20 Service data => VL profile 20 => PPP profile 20 Service VoIP Service IPTV Service VoD ARGUS 152...
Page 79: Activating A Virtual Line
Data are now active. This  is indicated by a green check mark. Displays information on the <Info> service Data (e.g. duration of activity). Stops the service Data. <Stop> See page 96 for explanations of the  services. Continued on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 80: Assigning Additional Virtual Lines
114. 9.3.2 Assigning additional virtual lines ARGUS can use multiple services concurrently (e.g. Data and VoIP) via a single virtual line. In this example, VDSL is active. The service Data is selected. The following explains how multiple services can be connected via a single virtual line.
Page 81 The configuration options are <Edit> described starting on page 85. Edit the selected VL profile.   e.g. select PPP The configuration options are described starting on page 87.  Opens PPP profile selection Continued on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 82 Up to 20 PPP profiles can be  configured. Edits the selected PPP <Edit> profile, see page 87. The configuration options are described starting on page 87.    The desired profile has not yet been selected. Continued on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 83 9 Virtual lines (VL)  ARGUS switches to the status screen or the Settings menu (depending on whether you accessed the profiles using the main menu or the status screen). The services Data and VoIP are now  connected to the physical layer (VDSL access) via a virtual line....
Page 84 VoD are active.   Up to four virtual lines can be established for the service IPTV. However, ARGUS only displays these as a single composite virtual line. A detailed description is provided in the chapter IPTV, see page 164.
Page 85: Virtual Line Settings
As ARGUS is in bridge mode, these  services cannot be executed.  9.4 Virtual line settings Setting Description Virt. profile 1 to 20 Selection of transmission profile that ARGUS uses for the test (e.g. Protocol for the IP tests). Default: PPP Protocol ATM: Interfaces:...
Page 86 One of eight (3-bit) priorities can be specified for each frame. This makes it possible e.g. to give priority to transmitting speech data while treating HTTP data with lower priority. Range: 0 to 7 Default (1. and 2. VLAN): 0 ARGUS 152...
Page 87 Default: no Once a PPP connection has been established, the test is only Current delay started after the preset delay time has elapsed. Range: 2 - 10 seconds Default: 2 Enter the name of the PPP profile. Profile name ARGUS 152...
Page 88 DHCP server: Assignment of IP address by ARGUS DHCP auto: ARGUS checks for the presence of a DHCP server in the network. If a server is present, it assigns the IP address; if not, ARGUS does this. Default: DHCP client Own ARGUS IP address...
Page 89 - Format: choose format: ASCII or hexadecimal ASCII data: Entry of DHCP vendor ID in ASCII format Default: ARGUS, for details see "User name", page 87 - HEX data: entry of DHCP vendor ID in hexadecimal format, see  MAC address page 72 DHCP vendor info:...
Page 90 Advertisement (RA) server is ignored. Default: Automatic DHCP options Determines whether the DHCPv6 options are automatically selected or all options requested.  Default: Automatic Enterprise Number Entry of PEN (Private Enterprise Number). (PEN) Range: 0 to 65535 Default: 46443 ARGUS 152...
Page 91 PC; see page 63.  After terminating a VL via the corresponding service or the physical layer, ARGUS queries whether the trace file should be sent to the PC. For example, when the data log is activated for VL 1, only VL 1 is recorded.
Page 92: Displaying Protocol Statistics
9 Virtual lines (VL) 9.5 Displaying protocol statistics Depending on the access mode and the protocol, ARGUS displays BRAS, IP, PPP, ATM or Ethernet statistics.   The physical layer, virtual line and  service data are active.  ...
Page 93 9 Virtual lines (VL)  PPP information: ARGUS displays the received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx) PPP packets and the bytes.             Ethernet: ARGUS displays the received (Rx) and transmitted (Tx) Ethernet frames, bytes and errors.
Page 94 Internet Protocol Control Protocol PAP: Password Authentication Protocol  Table: ack. = acknowledge auth. = authentication conf. = configuration nak. = not acknowledge prot. = protocol rec. = received rep. = reply req. = request rej. = rejected ARGUS 152...
Page 95 IPv6 information is displayed. <IPv6> IPv4 information is displayed. <IPv4> <IPv4> Assigned configuration: ARGUS displays the IP configuration  assigned by the server: - Global Unicast Address - Link Local Address Use the cursor keys to display further information. Exits results.
Page 96: Services
- IPTV - Video on demand - FTP download - VoIP wait - IPTV scan - FTP upload - VoIP PESQ test - IPTV passive - FTP server Possible tests that can be executed using the various services. ARGUS 152...
Page 97: Displaying Service Statistics
10 Services 10.1 Displaying service statistics  ARGUS in the status screen. The physical layer, VL and service are active.          Switch to a service (in this example Data) using the cursor keys.
Page 98: Overview Of Tests Andhotkey Assignment
VoD see page 190 PESQ see page 284 = not for VDSL A virtual line must be configured first before ARGUS can execute these texts (exceptions: VPI/VCI scan, ATM-OAM ping, loop). Configuration is described in the chapter "Virtual line", see page 75.
Page 99 Number key 0 Min/Max Peak hold Number key # 100 Ohm input resistance Continue Continue Run/Hold Run/Hold Press one after Reference Reference curve curve another Press one after Store Store Store Store Store another Table Table ARGUS 152...
Page 100 11 Overview of tests andhotkey assignment Hotkey assignment You can call important functions/tests directly using the keys of the ARGUS keypad. Depending on the selected access type (xDSL and Ethernet in this example), different  hotkeys can be used: Hotkey...
Page 101 Press one after Resets all settings to the factory default, another see page 363. Press one after another Opens Test Manager. Press one after  ARGUS saves the current measurement another without stopping it. ARGUS automatically suggests a name. ARGUS 152...
Page 102: Loop
In a loop, all incoming Ethernet frames on layer 1 (L1) are returned to the sender unchanged.  In a loop on layer 2 (L2) of the OSI model, ARGUS swaps the source MAC address for the destination MAC address and then returns all Ethernet frames.
Page 103 Priority User priority information: One of eight (3-bit) priorities can be specified for each frame. This makes it possible e.g. to give priority to transmitting speech data while treating HTTP data with lower priority. Range: 0 to 7 Default: 0 ARGUS 152...
Page 104 8100 Hex The VLAN TPID 8100 hex is a 16-bit field that identifies frames according to IEEE 802.1Q (VLAN-tagged frame). It also makes it possible to use all network paths actively according to IEEE 802.aq (shortest path bridging, SPB). ARGUS 152...
Page 105 VLAN ID (also called the inner or customer ID) and TPID agree with the VLAN 1 settings. - = ARGUS does not loop. x = ARGUS loops regardless of whether the received Ethernet packets contain VLANs. ARGUS 152...
Page 106 12 Loop Starting the loop (access mode: Ethernet) ARGUS in status screen.  Establishing the Ethernet connection  The profile shown in the display (profile 1 in this example) is used for the loop.  Activates Ethernet. <Start>  ...
Page 107 Number of looped packets. Looped Number of looped packets per avg. second. Display of status screen. <Status>  Saving the results You can save the results for the loop test in the same way as for VDSL, see page 63.  ARGUS 152...
Page 108: Atm Tests
VDSL or Ethernet are not based on ATM. 13.1 VPI/VCI scan In VPI/VCI scan, ARGUS checks which VPI/VCI combinations are active on the test access. ARGUS transmits a test packet for all possible VPI/VCI and waits for a response packet. ...
Page 109 13 ATM tests Start VPI/VCI scan ARGUS in the status screen.  The ADSL ATU-R example shown in this example is active.      Displays ADSL connection <Info> parameters. Displays the available tests. <Test> Stops the ADSL connection.
Page 110 13 ATM tests  VPI/VCI scan result   When the VPI/VCI is finished, ARGUS displays the VPI/VCI combinations active on the test connection.  Display of status screen. <Status> Start new VPI/VCI scan. <New>     ...
Page 111: Atm-Oam Ping
13 ATM tests 13.2 ATM-OAM ping With an ATM-OAM ping, ARGUS checks the availability of individual ATM nodes or the availability of an ATM partial network. OAM stands for Operation, Administration and Maintenance and is used to monitor ATM data transmission....
Page 112 ATM-OAM ping, see page 111. The ATM-OAM ping starts automatically.   Initialisation ARGUS displays the current number of sent test packets, the current number of response packets and the VPI/VCI on ATM-OAM ping which the ping was executed. ...
Page 113 13 ATM tests  ATM-OAM ping result   At the end of the ATM-OAM ping, ARGUS automatically displays the result; for the setting "infinite" the test must be cancelled manually.  Number of packets sent Number of packets received...
Page 114: Ip Tests
14 IP tests 14.1 IP ping In IP ping, ARGUS tests whether a connection exists via Ethernet or xDSL using a DSLAM and whether the ATM/IP network to the internet service provider (ISP) or another computer or server address is possible. ARGUS sends a test packet to a specified IP address (remote station) and waits for a response packet.
Page 115 Moves the cursor in the name". display line Number of pings Enter the number of pings that ARGUS sends to the IP address. When 0 is set ARGUS sends continuously until the test is cancelled manually. Range: 1 to 99999...
Page 116 Test packets may be fragmented into multiple packets depending on the network (or router). Fragmentation prohibited, i.e. the test packets may be rejected by the network (or routers) (ARGUS does not receive a response packet). ARGUS determines the maximum packet size of the...
Page 117 IP ping Changes IP ping <Setting> parameters, see page 114.   ARGUS displays the addresses stored in the protocol. Select the address for the ping; the default is indicated with Edits the address, see <Edit> page 114.
Page 118 14 IP tests ARGUS displays the results when the test IP ping result is finished: - Number of packets sent - Number of packets received - Number of packets repeated - Checksum errors - Number of packets received with error...
Page 119 14 IP tests      ARGUS saves the result of the <Yes> IP ping test to the first free storage slot in internal memory (see page 348). ARGUS returns to the test result <Back> without saving results.
Page 120: Traceroute
14 IP tests 14.2 Traceroute In IP traceroute, ARGUS sends test packets and displays all hops and their response times on the way to the destination address. This data enables precise localisation of possible delays in the network. The following parameters must be saved in the profile for the IP traceroute: Protocol-independent parameters: The opening of test parameters is described in the chapter "Configuring accesses", see...
Page 121 A virtual line is assigned to the <Edit> service Data.  If no xDSL or Ethernet connection is established, ARGUS automatically connects at this point using the default profile (see page 44).  The service Data and the VDSL connection are active....
Page 122 14 IP tests ARGUS displays the IP addresses or  URLs saved in the protocol. Select the address for the traceroute test; the default is indicated with Edits the address,  <Edit> see page 114 for instructions. In this example a traceroute test is conducted with IP version IPv4.
Page 123 Switches to next hop, in this <> example hop 2. Switches to previous hop. <> Exits results. Save result?  Saves the traceroute results (see also IP ping, page 119).  Sends trace file to PC, see page 91. ARGUS 152...
Page 124: Http Download
14 IP tests 14.3 HTTP download In HTTP download, ARGUS downloads the data of a website or file. ARGUS displays the current "net download rate", the usable data of the IP packets, and following conclusion of HTTP download the average speed (for multiple download attempts)....
Page 125 "only" the HTML page in HTML download. ARGUS does not evaluate the HTML code, so that any link to a "real" www address is not considered. In this case, ARGUS does not indicate an error, as the HTML page of the specified "Source/destination address" was loaded without error....
Page 126 (profile 1 in this example) is used for HTTP download. A virtual line is added to the <Edit> service Data.   If no connection is established, ARGUS automatically connects at this point using the default profile (see page 44).    ...
Page 127 (in this example 953,674 MB). Transfer time so far in h:min:s. Remaining transfer time in h:min:s. Number of parallel downloads. Displays test status without <Test status> ending the test or starting a new test, see page 198. Cancels test. ARGUS 152...
Page 128 Average time required for a download in h:min:s. Maximum parallel downloads. Configured parallel downloads.       Exits results.  Saves HTTP download result, see page 118. Sends trace file to PC, see page 91 Save result? ARGUS 152...
Page 129: Ftp Download
14 IP tests 14.4 FTP download In FTP download, ARGUS downloads data in the form of a file. ARGUS displays the current net download rate, the usable data of the IP packets, and following conclusion of test the average speed (for multiple download attempts).
Page 130 ).  The server profiles are also used for HTTP download and FTP upload.     Edits the marked profile, <Edit> see page 124 for changes to the individual parameters.  FTP download starts automatically. Initialisation ARGUS 152...
Page 131 198. Cancels test. Display of test status: You can observe the running test or start a new test here, see page 198. Selects a new single test. <New> Stops FTP download test. <Stop> ARGUS 152...
Page 132 Maximum parallel downloads. Configured parallel downloads.          Exits results.  Save result? For saving results, see IP ping on page 118. Sends trace file to PC, see page 91. ARGUS 152...
Page 133: Ftp Upload
14 IP tests 14.5 FTP upload In FTP upload, ARGUS sends the data of a file to a server. Among other information,  ARGUS displays the current net upload rate, the usable data of the IP packets, and following conclusion of test the average net speed (for multiple download attempts).
Page 134 ).   The server profiles are also used for HTTP download and FTP download.    Edits the marked profile, <Edit> see page 124 for changes to the individual parameters.  Initialisation FTP upload starts automatically. ARGUS 152...
Page 135 198. Cancels test. Display of test status: You can observe the running test or start a new test here, see page 198. Selects a new single test. <New> Stops FTP upload test. <Stop> ARGUS 152...
Page 136 Display of test status. <Test status> Starts a new FTP upload test. <New>      For information on saving results, see IP ping on page 118. Save result? Sends trace file to PC, see page 91. ARGUS 152...
Page 137: Ftp Server
 ARGUS 1 - FTP server  No settings need to be configured on the ARGUS used as the FTP server. The FTP server test just needs to be started on the selected interface.  Starting FTP server (example: Ethernet, already active) Connecting the service....
Page 138 198. ARGUS 1 now waits for an FTP request from a second terminal device (in this example the second) ARGUS). The IP mode in this example is "static", the default IP netmask configuration is used.
Page 139 ARGUS 2 - FTP down/upload  In principle, you can adopt the same configuration for the ARGUS unit sending the FTP request (FTP download in this example) as in an FTP download test. The netmask and IP address (IP mode: static) should match the settings on ARGUS 1.
Page 140       Edits the marked profile, <Edit> see page 124 for changes to the individual parameters.   See page 124 HTTP download for an explanation of the test parameters. Continued on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 141 10 seconds. Therefore, the upload file should be as large as possible (depending on the access speed). If the duration of the test is less than 10  seconds, ARGUS does not display any data rate or time. ...
Page 142 (in this example 199,327 MB). Total download file size (in this example 952,153 GB). Current upload time in h:min:s. Remaining transfer time. Number of parallel downloads. Displays the test status without <Test status> ending the test. Cancels test. ARGUS 152...
Page 143 Configured parallel downloads.            Exits results display.    For saving results, see IP ping on page 118. Sends trace file to PC, see page 91. Save result? ARGUS 152...
Page 144: Voip Tests
15 VoIP tests 15 VoIP tests ARGUS operates as a VoIP terminal device with active acoustics, enabling voice links. Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is available as a VoIP signalling protocol. Calls can be established both with and without registrar/proxy. ARGUS can be used to establish VoIP connections (DSL telephony) via xDSL and Ethernet.
Page 145      A total of three user-defined VoIP profiles are available.      Edits the VoIP profile. <Edit>  Edits the marked profile.      Edit the marked parameters. ARGUS 152...
Page 146 Outbound proxy/SBC: address of proxy server. The out- bound proxy/SBC is configured in the same way as for the IP ping test, see page 114. Outbound proxy/SBC port: port of proxy server. Range: 0 to 65535 Default: 5060 ARGUS 152...
Page 147 Qualify Determines whether the availability of the proxy service is to be continuously verified.  Default: no Reg. expire Determines the period of validity of registration with the registrar.  Range: 10 - 6000 seconds Default: 3600 seconds ARGUS 152...
Page 148 2 s, 4s, etc.). Default: standard Delete exist. The current registration is cancelled at the registrar. If this is set to "yes", exclusive registration of ARGUS at registrar the registrar server. Otherwise inclusion in the list of existing registration. ...
Page 149 Range: 40 to 1000 ms. Up to 200 ms in steps of 10, up to 300 ms in steps of 20, up to 1000 ms in steps of 100.  Default: 80 ms Increases or decreases the VoIP DTMF duration. ARGUS 152...
Page 150 15 VoIP tests STUN server Use Use STUN: select yes or no If a NAT router is located between ARGUS and the STUN nearest remote station (gateway), STUN must be used so that ARGUS can determine under which IP address the remote station sees ARGUS.
Page 151 The VLAN prioritisation on layer 2 is an extension of the Ethernet header. Layer 2 VLAN Prio VLAN prioritisation of usable data (RTP) RTP VLAN Range: 0 to 7 Prio Default: 0 VLAN prioritisation of SIP data (signalling) SIP VLAN Range: 0 to 7 Prio Default: 0 ARGUS 152...
Page 152: Starting Voip Telephony
(in this example profile 1) is also used for VoIP telephony.    Edits the default virtual line <Edit> profile. If no xDSL or Ethernet connection is established, ARGUS automatically connects at this point using the default profile (see page 44).      ...
Page 153 ("Connected!"): ARGUS determines the MOS value and displays whether the set MOS voice quality value (see page 150) is reached ("OK" or "FAIL"). ARGUS also displays the classification of the MOS value according to ITU-T P.800 (in this example "good"), the duration of the connection and the currently used voice codec (in this example G.711 A law, see...
Page 154 Displays MOS information: - Current MOS - Average MOS - Min./max. MOS value - Ideal MOS (possible MOS without  interference, codec-dependent) Current and average  R-factor according to ITU-T G.107 Back to previous display. Continued on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 155 If the message "no data" appears, that means that the remote station does not support RTCP. ARGUS displays the available codecs of  the remote station. Continue to display "Outgoing call" Back to display "MOS info", ring <MOS>...
Page 156 RTP TOS in hexadecimal  - RTP TOS in hexadecimal Back to the status screen without stopping the test. ARGUS in status screen.  Another test is still running using the service VoIP (indicated by the green hammer symbol). ...
Page 157 <Test> results. Displays the VoIP calling <Info> or parameters.   ARGUS displays the duration of the active VoIP service, the protocol used and the user name.  Display of registration details: <SIP> status codes, registrar IP, registrar used, outbound proxy/ SBC and URI used and more.
Page 158   Incoming call:   ARGUS can be called while the service VoIP is active. An incoming call is indicated by the yellow CALL symbol. The call can be accepted or refused. For automatic call acceptance, you need to start the specific test "VoIP wait", see page 162....
Page 159 Overview of VoIP results During/after registration: Display /description Log showing the exchanged SIP methods SIP log and status codes. In the "Register status" result screen, ARGUS Register status displays all important registration and registrar information. During call/connection: Display/ Description Current MOS value, currently used voice codec.
Page 160: Voip Back-To-Back
ARGUS 1 ARGUS 2 Now enter the IP address of ARGUS 2 in ARGUS 1 as the target telephone number to  initiate a VoIP call. The IP address of ARGUS 1 must be entered as the target telephone number in ARGUS 2. The call is connected just as for VoIP-call/VoIP-wait, see page 152.
Page 161: Voip Wait
15 VoIP tests 15.2 VoIP wait In the test "VoIP wait", ARGUS behaves like a VoIP telephone. The VoIP call (see page 146) and the VoIP wait parameters must be configured for the VoIP wait test. Connecting the service. ...
Page 162  The test VoIP wait offers the following  configuration options: - Automatic - Echo test Default: Automatic ARGUS uses the user name entered under SIP parameters (see page 146) as its own number.  Start VoIP wait The service VoIP and the VDSL...
Page 163 Connecting: The connection is established as for IP ping. However, pressing "Cancel" initially only disconnects (if a connection existed). ARGUS remains registered with the registrar (service VoIP active) and remains available for the caller (an incoming call can be refused or accepted). Deactivate the service VoIP to terminate regis- tration.
Page 164: Iptv Tests
16 IPTV tests 16.1 IPTV ARGUS requests a datastream from a server (depending on the access type, ARGUS replaces the set-top box ( STB) or modem plus STB) and checks the regularity of the incoming packets, packet loss and the switch-on/switch-over time of the program. You can configure three user-defined IPTV profiles (where the xDSL or Ethernet connection is already established, the connection parameters, e.g.
Page 165 PC and load it to ARGUS. Selecting the TV channels for the IPTV test. Edits channel <Edit> Specifies the multicast IP. Multicast IP Range: Range 0.0.0.0. to 255.255.255.255 Default: 224.0.0.0 ARGUS 152...
Page 166 Default: 0.00 % Sets the target value for audio bytes. When the measurement falls Audio bytes below this threshold during the IPTV test, the display shows the test result "FAIL", otherwise "OK". Range: 0 to 6,553,600 Default: 0 ARGUS 152...
Page 167 Sets the limit values for the RTP loss rate for the entire test. Total RTP loss rate Range: 0.00 % to 100.00 % Default: 5.00 % Enters a name for the IPTV profile. Profile name See page 25 for details. ARGUS 152...
Page 168: Multiple Virtual Lines
16 IPTV tests 16.1.1 Multiple virtual lines ARGUS can use up to 4 virtual lines for the service IPTV. The IGMP virtual lines are used for transmission of the IGMP protocol and virtual lines 1-3 for receiving the video/audio streams....
Page 169 (in this example profile 3), see page 81.     Switches to softkey assignment.  The marked profile is moved down <> one place in the list. The marked profile is moved up one <> place in the list. ARGUS 152...
Page 170 IPTV or edits it.    Activating the service IPTV.     If no xDSL connection is established, ARGUS automatically connects at this point using the default profile (see page 44).      Duration of activation. <Info>...
Page 171    IPTV test  During the test, ARGUS displays the selected IPTV channel, the duration of the test and the current bitrate. If the set limits are exceeded, the IPTV test shows "FAIL" in the display, otherwise "OK"....
Page 172 Displays the name of the selected broadcaster Display of broadcaster's IP address Display of broadcaster's port Display of IGMP latency (switch-on time of program) in ms Switches to RTP/UDP details, <RTP/UDP> see page 173. Continued on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 173 Switches to MPEG2 details, see <MPEG2> page 174.    Display: Display of current packet loss rate Display of minimum packet loss rate Display of maximum packet loss rate Display of average packet loss rate Continued on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 174 Switches to IPTV info, see <Info> page 172. Display: Display of current MPEG packets Display of minimum MPEG packets Display of maximum MPEG packets Display of average MPEG packets Display of total MPEG packets  Continued on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 175 MPEG transport stream (PCR) and is used to maintain the correct playing speed.   Display: Number of current CC errors Number of minimum CC errors Number of maximum CC errors Number of average CC errors Sum of CC errors ARGUS 152...
Page 176           Display of codecs and PIDs Packet identifiers (PIDs) identify the audio, video and PCR components of each program. Switches to previous <Previous> overview. Switches to next overview. <Next> ARGUS 152...
Page 177 Current loss rate in % Total loss rate in % Sequence errors Latency (in ms) Audio bytes (in Byte) Video bytes (in Byte) Sync error Error indication PCR jitter (in ms) CC error CC error rate (in %) ARGUS 152...
Page 178 Media loss rate (MLR) during the test Displays IPTV test detail <Detail> information, see page 172 and following. Exits results.  For saving results, see IP ping on page 119. Sends trace file to PC, see page 91. Save result? ARGUS 152...
Page 179: Iptv Scan
16 IPTV tests 16.2 IPTV scan ARGUS checks the availability of TV channels. Additionally, ARGUS displays the switchover time between TV channels. You can create three user-defined scan profiles. The following settings must be saved in the profile for the IPTV scan (when the xDSL or Ethernet connection is already established, the connection parameters, e.g.
Page 180        Edits the scan marked profile.                 Edits and modifies the marked  parameters    ARGUS 152...
Page 181 PC and load it to ARGUS.  Selecting the TV channels for the IPTV scan: ARGUS initially displays the TV channels already selected in the set order that was tested for the IPTV scan. If no channels have been selected yet, the list is empty.
Page 182 > moved up one place in the list. Accepts the channel selection in the order shown. Version of the management protocol for joining/quitting a multicast IGMP version group (for broadcast TV only). Range: 2 to 3 Default: 3 ARGUS 152...
Page 183 Max. switch- This is the time between the request and receipt of an IPTV channel.  over time If the measured timeout exceeds the value set here, ARGUS rates this test as "FAIL".  Range: 1 - 25 seconds Default: 5 seconds Entry of a name for the IPTV scan profile, see page 25 for details.
Page 184 IPTV or edits it.   Activating the service IPTV.     If no xDSL connection is established, ARGUS automatically connects at this point using the default profile (see page 44).    Duration of activation. <Info> Opens test selection.
Page 185 The IPTV scan starts automatically.  Displays the time needed to switch between channels. If a TV channel cannot be received within the set interval, ARGUS displays "FAIL".  Displays test status without <Test status> ending the test or starting a new test, see page 198.
Page 186: Iptv Passive
Passive Ethernet Set-top box  (STB)  A second ARGUS in STB mode can be connected in place of a PC or STB. See page 164 and following for protocol-independent parameters and test parameters for IPTV passive.   ...
Page 187 The service IPTV and the router mode are active and the VDSL access is synchronous. To access the softkey <Test> bridge mode, switch to the bridge box and activate it.  The services are not available in bridge mode. Continued on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 188 165 for changes to the individual parameters.    Initialisation Initialisation Initialisation ARGUS automatically checks whether IPTV streams are available and displays these.   In this example, one possible stream is displayed. Updates the channel list.
Page 189 16 IPTV tests During the test, ARGUS displays the selected IPTV channel, the duration of the test and the current bitrate. If the set limits are exceeded, the IPTV test shows "FAIL" in the display, otherwise "OK".  ARGUS displays "FAIL" until the values fall below the threshold again....
Page 190: Video On Demand (Vod)
16 IPTV tests 16.4 Video on demand (VoD) In VoD mode, ARGUS requests a datastream from a VoD server. Depending on the access type, ARGUS replaces the STB or the modem and the STB.  VoD services are often provided using RTSP, as this control protocol additionally supports control functions.
Page 191 Default: RTSP Server address Enter the server address from which the stream is to be downloaded. Enter the address using the number keys. Toggle entry using the softkey (meaning of right softkey changes when pressed), see page 115. ARGUS 152...
Page 192 PCR jitter: - Range: 0 to 10,000 ms  - Default: 8 ms Continuity error: - Range: 0.0 - 100 percent. - Default: 0.1 % Enter a name for the VoD profile. Profile name See page 25 for details. ARGUS 152...
Page 193 VoD or edits it.   Start the service VoD.      If no xDSL connection is established, ARGUS automatically connects at this point using the default profile (see page 44).      Duration of activation. <Info>...
Page 194    VoD test  During the test, ARGUS displays the current PCR jitter and the continuity errors. If the set limits are exceeded, the VoD test shows "FAIL" in the display, otherwise "OK". ARGUS displays "FAIL" until the values fall below the threshold again.
Page 195 Switches to UDP information, see <UDP> page 196. Display: Displays the current and maximum continuity error in % Display of container type  Display: Display of stream packets Display of stream bytes Display of stream cont. errors Continued on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 196 Minimum stream bitrate Maximum stream bitrate Display: Received packets Maximum packet jitter Current packet jitter Switches to stream information, <Stream> see page 197. Display: Lost RTP packets OSS RTP packets Number of errored RTP packets Continued on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 197 OK or FAIL, and the error status.  The further test results are described starting on page 195. Exits results.  For saving results, see IP ping on page 119. Sends trace file to PC, see page 91. Save result? ARGUS 152...
Page 198: Parallel Tests
17 Parallel tests 17 Parallel tests ARGUS permits parallel testing of different IP-based services (Data, VoIP, IPTV and VoD) running on xDSL or Ethernet interfaces. The settings for each test are described in the respective chapters. The following tests can be run in parallel. Any combination of the tests listed here is ...
Page 199 Data and VoIP. Display and operation for further parallel tests, e.g. IPTV, is  performed in the same way as for Data and VoIP.  ARGUS status screen.  The VDSL VTU-R access shown in the example and the services Data and VoIP are active....
Page 200 Cursor down Number of CRC and FEC errors in down- and upstream  Switches to the test result parameters, in this example for HTTP download. Stops the test, in this example <Stop> HTTP download. ARGUS 152...
Page 201 17 Parallel tests ARGUS in status screen. Opening test status Duration of activation. <Info> Opens test selection. <Test> Switches to the test result parameters, in this example for of Switch to the service HTTP download. VoIP using the cursor keys and open test selection.
Page 202 Displays the VoIP parameters. <Info> Opens volume control. <Volume> ARGUS executes an HTTP download and a VoIP call in parallel. When more than one test is executed, you can select the tests with the left and right cursor keys. ...
Page 203 17 Parallel tests ARGUS 152...
Page 204: Auto Tests
To do this, you can save different test scenarios in up to five auto test profiles. The same rules as for the individual tests apply for the settings, execution and control. ARGUS in status screen. Physical layer, virtual line and two of the services are successfully activated.
Page 205 18 Auto tests ARGUS lets you preconfigure up to five auto test profiles. Define a scenario. You can configure up to ten individual tests (see page 198).  The number of data tests (e.g. IP ping, download, ...) is limited to ten; IPTV and VoIP each can be selected only once (see page 198).
Page 206 In addition to the IP ping test, a traceroute test is also started automatically and simultaneously via the auto test profile. Removes the test from <Delete> the list. The scenario is accepted and saved. Cursor down Continued on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 207 “triple-play test” or similar.  Use the alphanumeric keyboard. Exit auto test setup by pressing .  twice and then start the test with see page 200 for instructions. The individual tests are configured as described starting on page 114. ARGUS 152...
Page 208: Operation On An Isdn Access
Use the included connection cable to connect either the ARGUS "S0/BRI" jack to the S-Bus access to be tested or the ARGUS "Line" jack to the U to be tested and then switch the ARGUS on. The ISDN settings are made in the chapter 5 Configuring accesses page 23. In this example the ISDN TE mode was selected.
Page 209: Initialization Phase Followed By A B Channel Test
The ARGUS will begin the initialization after taking over the existing, confirmed settings or new settings for the type of access and mode. Next the ARGUS will setup Layer 1. While it is setting up Layer 1, the "Sync/L1" LED above the display will blink. If the ARGUS cannot setup Layer 1, it will display the message “No net”.
Page 210 19 Operation on an ISDN Access The "IP / L3" LED will light after the ARGUS has setup Layer 3. At the same time the ARGUS will start a B channel test and then display the results. If an error occurs in the ...
Page 211 It must be mentioned again, that the ARGUS only determines the general bus status once when switched on or when the ARGUS first connected. On the other hand, the status of the protocol stacks for Layers 1, 2 and 3 will be continually monitored and displayed.
Page 212: Isdn Settings
The default protocol will be marked in the display by a . The ARGUS will use the default protocol for the The ARGUS takes the marked setting ISDN connection. for use as the default and returns to the Open the next higher menu without next higher menu.
Page 213 When set to "Manual", the ARGUS will display the extension. Incoming calls will be signaled. When the ARGUS accepts a call, it will send the Layer 3 "Alert" message. The digits of the extension that have been sent by this point will be displayed.
Page 214 Call  Four different parameters can be set for (ISDN) calls generated on parameters both the network-side (ARGUS in NT mode) and on the user-side (ARGUS in TE mode): 1. Type of number (TON) for the CGN (=CGPN) or CDN (=CDPN) element of a SETUP signal Net CGN TON ...
Page 215 19 Operation on an ISDN Access Call  If the ARGUS is set to "own MSN/DDI" and is in TE mode on a P-MP access, it will only signal those calls which are placed to the MSN (on acceptance a P-P access, the DDI) of the access under test. If set to “all ...
Page 216: Bit Error Rate Test
ITU Guideline G.821.  During the test, the ARGUS counts the bit errors and after the test is done it calculates the bit error rate and other parameters in accordance with ITU-T G.821. ...
Page 217 The BERT can be performed in three different ways: BERT in an extended call to oneself A remote number is not needed, since the ARGUS sets up the ISDN connection to itself. In this case, the ARGUS requires two B channels for the test.
Page 218 Bit pattern  This function is used to select the bit pattern to be sent cyclically S/T/U by the ARGUS to perform a BERT on a S-Bus or U interface access. Several predefined bit patterns are available  Default setting: 2...
Page 219 - The bit pattern and B channel / bit rate used - The synchronicity of the bit pattern  (in this example, synchron) - Sync. time in h:min:s  (time in which the ARGUS can sync to the bit pattern) - LOS counter: shows the absolute number of synchronization losses....
Page 220 Stop BERT  If the ARGUS has been so configured and a bit error is detected, this will be signaled by a brief alarm; in the event that the synchronisation is lost, a constant alarm will sound (see page 359, Alarm tone).
Page 221 LOS time: Duration of the BERT minus the sync. time (the time in which the ARGUS could not sync to the bit pattern after it had been in sync at least once) abs. err: The number of bit errors Rel.
Page 222 4 errors = NO (Not OK) (Degraded Minutes). Loss of Synchronize: Synchronization is lost at an error rate greater than or equal to 20% within a period of a second. The absolute number of synchronization losses will be shown.  ARGUS 152...
Page 223 "own" number in the speed-dialling memory, see page 364) in the next free memory location (see page 348). If all of the memory locations are used, the ARGUS will request permission to overwrite the oldest test results.
Page 224 19 Operation on an ISDN Access BERT wait In “BERT wait” mode, the ARGUS will wait for the BERT at the remote end. This is required for an end-to-end test.  ARGUS - Main Menu. Single tests   ...
Page 225 19 Operation on an ISDN Access B channel loop “B channel loop” mode is required in order to run a bit error rate test using a loopbox (an ARGUS is the loopbox) at the remote end. ARGUS - Main Menu. Single tests ...
Page 226: Supplementary Services Test
19 Operation on an ISDN Access 19.5 Supplementary Services Test The ARGUS checks whether the access under test supports supplementary services. Suppl. service interrogation in DSS1  Single tests ARGUS Main Menu    Supplementary Services The speed-dialling memory opens (see page 364)....
Page 227 The ARGUS tests the HOLD supplementary service by making a self call. CLIP The ARGUS checks, one after the other, whether the 4 supplementary services CLIP, CLIR, COLP and COLR are supported. To do so, the ARGUS will setup as many as three calls to itself. CLIP: Will the calling subscriber's number be displayed at the called subscriber?...
Page 228 19 Operation on an ISDN Access In the CF test, the ARGUS attempts to set up a call diversion to the call number that is in the speed-dialling memory location for “remote call number 1” (see "Saving call numbers in the Speed-dialling Memory" on page 24). When performing a CF test, the ARGUS will report an error if this location does not contain a valid call number to which it is possible to divert a call.
Page 229: Error Messages
In the table below, you will find that this is an error from the network and that it reports that the call number was incomplete or in the wrong call number format (see “ARGUS Error Messages (DSS1)” on page 382)....
Page 230: Service Check
Three user-specific services (see, page 214) User-specified 1 to 3 The test runs automatically. The ARGUS will make a separate self call to test each of the user-specific services. However, the call will not be answered so no charges will be incurred. ...
Page 231 In this case, for the Service tests, you can enter a “remote” call number that does not match the “own” number that is stored in the ARGUS. If the Service check should extend outside of the local exchange, it is possible to perform the Service check in an end-to-end mode.
Page 232: Test
 In the case of a manual test, the ARGUS will setup a D channel connection and an X.31 connection. The duration of this connection is determined by the user (or the opposing end). For the duration of the connection, the ARGUS will repeatedly send a predefined data packet.
Page 233 Default setting: 10 Entry (from the keypad) of the TEIs (Terminal Endpoint Identifier) to be used in the X.31 test. If you enter **, the ARGUS will automatically select a TEI.  Range: min. 0 to a max. of 63...
Page 234 “C” press the “2” on the keypad  three times), plus @, /, -, and .  Entry of the uppercase characters and <AB>12> @, /,- and . Move the cursor Delete the character before the cursor <Delete> Do not save ASCII data. ARGUS 152...
Page 235 A maximum of 3 facilities can be stored. For instructions, see User data on page 234. Use the keypad to enter the profile name for the X.31 profile. The Profile name ARGUS will later display this name for the profile. ARGUS 152...
Page 236 The “automated X.31 Test in D channel“ consists of two steps: First step: The ARGUS tests whether it is possible to access the X.25 service via the D channel on the ISDN access under test. The ARGUS sequentially checks all the TEIs from 0 to 63. All the TEIs with which the X.31 service is possible on Layer 2 will be displayed.
Page 237 X.31 cause for the failure (in the example above: 13) and the associated diagnostic code, if there is any (see the Appendix page 383).  If the X.31 service is not supported, the ARGUS will report “X.31 (D) n. impl.”. ARGUS 152...
Page 238 19 Operation on an ISDN Access Manual X.31 Test D channel The ARGUS first requests a TEI, an LCN and an X.31 number (the ARGUS uses the values stored in the X.31 profile). If an " " is entered for the TEI, the ARGUS will automatically determine a TEI.
Page 239 19 Operation on an ISDN Access The ARGUS will display the LCN, the TEI, the X.31 number and the negotiated connection parameters. Sends a predefined data <Data> packet Displays the L1/L2/L3 <Statistic> statistics Scrolls to the L2 statistics <L2> Scrolls to the L3 statistics <L3>...
Page 240: Call Forwarding (Cf)
19.8 Call Forwarding (CF) CF Interrogation The ARGUS will check whether a call diversion has been setup in the exchange for the access under test. The ARGUS will show the type of diversion (CFU, CFNR or CFB) and the call diversion’s service. The display is limited to a maximum of 10 call diversions. The ARGUS will count any additionally set up call diversions.
Page 241 Some PBXs or exchanges do not permit the use of the mechanism used (by the ARGUS) for the interrogation of the call diversions for all MSNs or they return a negative acknowledgement of the interrogation of call diversions, implying that no call diversions have been set up.
Page 242 19 Operation on an ISDN Access CF Activation Using the ARGUS, call diversions can be setup in the exchange.  Single tests  ARGUS - Main Menu.   CF activation    Select service Using the cursor keys, select the "Service"...
Page 243 19 Operation on an ISDN Access CF Delete The ARGUS can clear selected call diversions setup in the exchange.    Single tests ARGUS - Main Menu.    CF delete   Using the cursor keys, select the "Service"...
Page 244: Automatic Performance Of Multiple Tests
  Using the ARGUS WINplus or WINanalyse software, the test results can be saved on a Windows PC. On the PC, WINplus / WINanalyse can be used to generate a comprehensive report that can then be printed, sent by e-mail and/or archived. The...
Page 245 DSS1 protocol you must also enter a “remote number”.  Select service Select service (required for Supp.Serv.test and BERT).  During the test sequence, the ARGUS will display the single test currently running. Start the automatic test ARGUS 152...
Page 246       The ARGUS will terminate the test Interrupt test sequence, any test results already gathered will be lost. Any "old" data stored in this memory location from a prior test will be retained. Open the ...
Page 247 19 Operation on an ISDN Access Resuming a test:  The ARGUS can resume an interrupted single test: In this example, the ARGUS is running a Service test.           Stop the current single test...
Page 248: Connection
19 Operation on an ISDN Access 19.10 Connection The ARGUS can set up a connection for the following services:   Service Display Speech Speech Unrestricted Digital Information (data telecommunications) UDI 64kBit 3.1 kHz audio 3.1 kHz audio 7 kHz audio 7 kHz audio Data transfer with tones &...
Page 249 Press first before entering <Delete> a new B channel. If you enter an *, the ARGUS will choose any B channel that is free. The ARGUS will show whether the  B channel is available.  To set up a connection...
Page 250  - Display Advice of Charges (AOC): If the charges are not given in units, rather directly as currency, the ARGUS will display the current charges in currency. If, in DSS1, the call charges are not provided in accordance with the DIN ETS 300182 standard, rather in the form of the information element DISPLAY (DSP), the ARGUS will display the DISPLAY message's character string.
Page 251 19 Operation on an ISDN Access En-bloc sending (outgoing call) In en-bloc sending, the ARGUS sends the entire dialling information in one block.  ARGUS - Main Menu Single tests    Connection Open the call number <Call no.>...
Page 252 19 Operation on an ISDN Access Redialling (outgoing call) + Last caller (incoming call) The ARGUS will set up a call using the last number dialled or the number of the last caller.   Single tests ARGUS - Main Menu...
Page 253 An incoming call can be taken at any time even when a test (e.g. a BERT) is in process (see page 261). The ARGUS will signal an incoming call with an audible tone and a message on the display. On a P-MP access, you can use the Call acceptance (see page 215) function to configure the ARGUS to only signal incoming calls which are addressed to the MSN that corresponds to your own call number.
Page 254 19 Operation on an ISDN Access Charge information in NT mode: In NT mode, the ARGUS will – for incoming calls – send advice of charges in accordance with DSS1 as units and as currency (in euros). Clear (disconnect) the connection ...
Page 255 Error handling routine started due to time-out Protocol error Unspecified for “protocol error class” Interworking err Unspecified for “interworking class”  Other causes are not shown in clear text, rather as decimal codes (see ”ARGUS Error Messages (DSS1)" on page 382). ARGUS 152...
Page 256 DSS1-specific protocol element. These so-called keypad elements are imbedded in a setup message. Each step is acknowledged either acoustically (handset) or via special protocol elements (cause). These causes are displayed by the ARGUS.  ...
Page 257: Time Measurement
- The difference between the propagation delays for the data on two B channels. Connection setup time The ARGUS places an outgoing call and measures the time between sending the SETUP and receiving the ALERT or CONN. The ARGUS disconnects automatically as soon as the measurement is completed.
Page 258 19 Operation on an ISDN Access B channel delay The ARGUS places a call to itself (self call) or to a remote loopbox and measures the propagation delay for the data in the selected B channel. The measurement (continuous measurement) must be terminated manually.
Page 259 If the measurement cannot be performed (e.g. because the call number entered was wrong or no B channel is free) the ARGUS will display the corresponding cause. If the ARGUS does not receive the data back in the B channel within 13 seconds, it will display the message “No loop”.
Page 260: Managing Multiple Tests On An Isdn Access
19 Operation on an ISDN Access 19.12 Managing Multiple Tests on an ISDN Access The ARGUS can simultaneously start several tests or “connections” independently of each other. As an example, a BERT can be run at the same time that you make a phone call.
Page 261 BERT).  Start BERT, the connection is still setup. For information on running a BERT, see page 218.      Open the Test Manager, mark “Outgoing connection”.  Outgoing call Open the Connection display. ARGUS 152...
Page 262 If a test (or connection) is canceled (or cleared), the ARGUS will return to the Test Manager if there is another test (or connection) running in the background. Some tests use so many resources that they cannot be run in every combination with other tests.
Page 263 This operation will be illustrated using the example of "Accepting an incoming call during a BERT". The ARGUS signals an incoming call both audibly and on the display (see page 248). The incoming call can be accepted without influencing the currently running BERT....
Page 264   Open the Test Manager Opens the Test Manager directly in <TM> or the Single Tests Menu if a connection has already been setup or if the ARGUS is running a test.       ...
Page 265: The L1 State Of An S-Bus Access
19 Operation on an ISDN Access 19.13 The L1 State of an S-Bus Access The ARGUS displays the current status of Layer 1: i. e. which signal does the remote end receive and which signal does the ARGUS receive? ARGUS - Main Menu L1 State ...
Page 266: Monitor
19 Operation on an ISDN Access 19.14 Monitor The ARGUS accepts all of the D channel signals from the S-Bus access and sends these  D channel signals over the USB interface to a PC which must be running ARGUS WINplus or WINanalyse.
Page 267 (Direction: Net --> User) possible.  To stop listening <Mute> Parallel call display while <Talk> monitoring The ARGUS searches all of the  D channel signals sent for a SETUP. If a SETUP is detected, softkey will be <Call> displayed. ...
Page 268 Enter the B channel from the keypad (first press ) or use the cursor keys to <Delete> B channel select set it.   Stop listening-in and open the Listening-in Main Menu.           ARGUS 152...
Page 269: Leased Lines On An Isdn Access
) or use the cursor keys to <Delete> set it. B channel select  The ARGUS will display the B channel used and the duration of the leased line (in h:min:sec). Setup the telephone connection  Set the volume <Volume>...
Page 270 217. After selection of the channel to be tested (B channel or D channel), the ARGUS will send the test pattern, receive it back and evaluate it accordingly....
Page 271 The bit pattern and channel used The synchronicity of the bit pattern  (in this example, synchron) Sync. Time in h:min:s  The time in which the ARGUS can sync to the bit pattern. LOS Synchronization is lost at an error rate greater than or equal to 20 % within a period of a second.
Page 272 19 Operation on an ISDN Access Loopbox The ARGUS can be used as a loopbox on a permanent circuit (leased line).  ARGUS - Main Menu Single tests    Bit Error Rate Test     B channel loop ...
Page 273  B channel delay The ARGUS will measure the delay on the selected B channel. If the ARGUS does not receive the data back in the B channel in about 13 seconds, it will display the message “No loop”. The measurement (continuous measurement) must be terminated manually.
Page 274 19 Operation on an ISDN Access Interchannel delay The ARGUS will send the B channel data to a loopbox which will then send it back on the same channel. The ARGUS measures the propagation delay for the data on each of the ...
Page 275: Level Measuring On An Isdn Access
19.16 Level Measuring on an ISDN Access Level Measurement on a S-Bus Access Level measurement – connected line The ARGUS measures the level of the received useful signal and the phantom feed. The measurement will be updated continuously.  ARGUS - Main Menu...
Page 276 Level measurement other TE  In TE mode, the ARGUS will measure the level of a terminal connected in parallel. In this case, the ARGUS is passive. Layer 1 must be activated on the terminal. The ARGUS updates its measurement continuously.
Page 277   U interface feed voltage  Start measurement  Level measuring results The ARGUS will display the level of the feed voltage. The measurement will be updated continuously. Stop measuring level.  Open the Level measuring menu. ARGUS 152...
Page 278: Operation On A Pots Access
Use the included connection cable to connect the ARGUS (Line jack) to the POTS access to be tested and then switch the ARGUS on. The POTS settings are made in the chapter 5 Configuring accesses page 23. In this example the POTS TE mode was selected: ARGUS State Display ...
Page 279: Pots Settings
CLIP via DTMF  DTMF (Dual-tone multi-frequency) For Scandinavia and the Netherlands The ARGUS will automatically detect that a CLIP was sent using DTMF with the polarity reversal and will set itself accordingly (e.g. Netherlands). Default setting: FSK Settings for the three parameters Level, Duration and Interval of the DTMF parameter DTMF signals generated during POTS (analog) operation.
Page 280 40 - 200 ms: 10 ms steps In the range 200 - 300 ms: 20 ms steps In the range 300 - 1000 ms: 100 ms steps For information on restoring the default parameter settings, see page 363. ARGUS 152...
Page 281: Connection On A Pots Access
20.3 Connection on a POTS Access Outgoing Calls The ARGUS sets up a connection to another terminal. If the terminal at the other end is a telephone, the handset integrated in the ARGUS or a headset can be used to hold a conversation.
Page 282: Pots Monitor
You can listen-in on the line with the integrated handset or a headset without having the ARGUS send on or otherwise influence the interface. The POTS monitor settings are made in the chapter 5 Configuring accesses page 23.
Page 283: Level Measuring On A Pots Access
20 Operation on a POTS access 20.5 Level Measuring on a POTS Access The ARGUS measures the voltage level in both the normal case and when the line is “busy” (trunk line).  Level measuring ARGUS Main Menu  ...
Page 284: Pesq
Ethernet. The PESQ test is only available for interfaces that have previously been enabled (e.g. ISDN option). The PESQ analysis is not performed by ARGUS directly but by a PESQ server, which has its own telephone number. ARGUS is connected directly to the subscriber access and loops a standardised voice recording to the server....
Page 285 PESQ: Loop: Evaluation of talker and listener side. Mode ARGUS receives the voice recording from the server and loops this back to the server. Sending: Evaluation of talker side. ARGUS transmits the voice recording to the server. Enter the server number for the PESQ test at the POTS interface.
Page 286: Pesq Test On Xdsl Or Ethernet Access Via Voip
  Assigns a virtual line to the <Edit> service VoD or edits it.   If no xDSL connection is established, ARGUS automatically connects at this point using the default profile (see page 44).     ...
Page 287 198. Test result:  ARGUS displays the set mode (in this example ARGUS loop) and the PESQ value calculated according to ITU-T P.862.  The PESQ quality scale ranges from +4.5 (excellent) to -0.5 (bad)....
Page 288: Pesq Test On An Isdn Access
21 PESQ 21.3 PESQ test on an ISDN access ARGUS in the main menu (BRI or U- Single tests interface) must be selected as the access.    PESQ test    Select a voice service, e.g. ISDN Select the service telephony....
Page 289: Pesq Test On An Pots Access
21 PESQ Test result: ARGUS displays the set mode (in this example ARGUS Loop) and the calculated PESQ value according to ITU-T P.862 as well as the POTS MOS (LQO = Listening Quality Objective) according to ITU-T P.800.1.  The PESQ quality scale ranges from +4.5 (excellent) to -0.5 (bad)....
Page 290: Copper Tests
As the results are usually  provided in graph form, they can only be interpreted correctly in conjunction with a know- ledge of the line being measured. ARGUS supports this using a variety of aids, such as the Zoom and Cursor functions.
Page 291: Wire Types
Maximum: 149.7 m/μs (VoP in %: 99.9)  Default: 98.9 m/μs (VoP in %: 66.0) The choice of propagation speed as VoP or V/2 is saved. Line resistance Sets the line resistance per kilometer. Range: 20 Ω/km to 200 Ω/km Default: 80 Ω/km ARGUS 152...
Page 292 PIC 0.9 AWG19 0.9 72.0 Outdoor cable, conductor with plastic jacket, air filled Jelly 0.9 AWG19 0.9 68.0 Outdoor cable, petroleum/ jelly filled cable Filled 0.4 58.0 Outdoor cable, filled AWG26 Filled 0.5 60.0 Outdoor cable, filled AWG24 ARGUS 152...
Page 293: Starting R Measurement
Wire type 20 66.7 default, editable Conversion of AWG to mm and mm to AWG: 22.1.2 Starting R measurement ARGUS status display. Any DC voltage on the line is indicated here.  - Max. measuring range: 200 V - Resolution: 0.1 V...
Page 294 388 /353  km = 1.1 km, see equivalent circuit diagram. Equivalent circuit diagram: Loop resistance = 2x resistance  ARGUS alway calculates the length of the circuit.  ARGUS generates a signal tone for a resistance < 20  Deactivate signal tone <>...
Page 295: Rc Measurement
22 Copper tests 22.2 RC measurement ARGUS conducts a resistance test (loop) and a capacitance test (open). ARGUS is connected to the test points via the socket Line. Switch on ARGUS.  The line must be de-energised and voltage free for RC measurement! ...
Page 296 (infinite resistance).  ARGUS displays the resistance. The capacitance is not displayed because a loop is used in this example. ARGUS also determines the approximate line length, see equivalent circuit diagram page 294.  ...
Page 297: Line Scope
22 Copper tests 22.3 Line scope With the line scope, ARGUS performs a real-time analysis on the connected line. The high- ohm line scope can e.g. be patched into an existing link between modem and DSLAM.  You can display the results in either the time or frequency range (FFT)....
Page 298 In addition to the wanted signals such as the DSL spectrum or the handshake tones, the line scope can also detect unwanted signals such as temporary interference sources (real- time operation) or peculiarities in noise (with respect to background noise).  Connection example without probe:  ARGUS 152...
Page 299 To ensure optimum detection of different signals, match the gain (y-axis) with the reduction of the frequency range shown (x-axis). ARGUS always begins with the lowest gain (-26 dB in the frequency range up to 3 MHz). Measuring range: -130 to -2 dBm/Hz.
Page 300: Graph Functions
Magnifies the middle section of <Zoom(x)++> the graph (100%). Not yet zoomed! Reverses <Zoom(x)--> and resets  <Zoom(x)++> magnification. lets you toggle the meaning of the softkeys and choose between x-axis and y-axis zoom, see page 50. ARGUS 152...
Page 301 (x) and the gain (y) in the measuring range. If you have hidden the measuring range in order to work with the cursor or zoom, you can restore it:  <Menu> Restores measuring range. ARGUS 152...
Page 302 22 Copper tests Total power (5): ARGUS displays the total power. The total power is the sum of all individual power measurements (∆f) over the entire visible range, in this example -299 dBm over  2.2 MHz.  <Menu> Restores total power display Probe (7): The line scope is high-ohm....
Page 303 The cursor functions are also available in the time domain for analysing the signal. However, there is no zoom function. If ARGUS detects that the connected  signal regularly exceeds a certain thresh- old, ARGUS tries to trigger automatically in response to this so as to optimally ...
Page 304 Particularly when using a suitable clip-on ammeter, it may be necessary to adjust the input resistance of the line monitor (input impedance, see page 302). The red symbol indicates that the line monitor is operating with an input resistance of 100 .. ARGUS 152...
Page 305 22 Copper tests Reference curve (*0): <Menu> Restores reference curve function. Set reference curve. <Set> When the reference curve is set, an orange line is displayed in the graph.  Hide reference curve. <Hide> Set a new reference curve. <Set> ARGUS 152...
Page 306 22 Copper tests Run/Hold   You can stop and restart a running test (realtime mode) at any time.  Test running Stop test     Test is stopped Restart test ARGUS 152...
Page 307 In this case, ARGUS displays the clipping symbol Time domain: The displayed signal is clipped both in the frequency range and the time domain.
Page 308: Active Probe
 The ARGUS Active Probe II is designed to be used with the ARGUS line scope. The high- ohm line scope (input impedance 3.6 k) can also be used without the ARGUS Active Probe II (see page 300).
Page 309: Connecting The Active Probe Ii
22 Copper tests 22.4.2 Connecting the Active Probe II Connect ARGUS to the Active Probe II via the Line socket and the USB-A interface (host). ARGUS supplies the Active Probe with a voltage of 5 V via the USB host interface....
Page 310 Opens the Probe menu directly.   Select "yes" to use the probe. ARGUS then switches on the supply voltage to the USB-A interface and auto- matically subtracts the additional  damping caused by the Active Probe from the measuring results....
Page 311    When switched to asymmetric mode, ARGUS displays possible interference sources and the line noise. The usable signal is hidden. Saving test results without terminating the Line scope You can save your results of the measurement without disconnecting in the same way as for VDSL, see page 64.
Page 312: Tdr / Advanced Tdr
The TDR function enables you to determine line lengths in realtime or localise interference sources. Correct interpretation of the pulses displayed by ARGUS permits e.g. detection of stub lines, poor contacts or short-circuits. For this purpose, ARGUS transmits a pulse on the connected line and displays its reflection response....
Page 313 To ensure optimum detection of pulse reflections, match the function for adjust- ing the gain (y-axis) with the reduction/ enlargement of the range shown (x-axis). ARGUS always starts with the lowest gain (-26 dB) at a range of 1500 meters.  Gain-Y: Sets the gain...
Page 314: Graph Functions
 Enlarges the middle section of <Zoom(x)++> the graph (100%). Not yet zoomed! Reverses <Zoom(x)--> and resets  <Zoom(x)++> magnification. When zooming, the y-axis always remains Continued on at 100 %. next page ARGUS 152...
Page 315 The Zoom function and the Cursor function can also be combined. For example, you can determine a certain value using the cursor more easily when you have previously zoomed in on a specific area. However, the starting position of the cursor can vary. ARGUS 152...
Page 316  Width: The pulse width sets the duration of the pulse ARGUS outputs to the line in nanoseconds (ns). The default value is 452,8 ns, but you can increase this up to 12000 ns (12 µs) depending on the measuring range. Just like a more powerful pulse, a longer pulse con- tains more energy, and thus is generally more suitable for use on longer lines.
Page 317 22 Copper tests Wire types (6): The absolute VoP value must always be less than 1. However, ARGUS always displays this in percent. In a wire with a VoP value of 0.7, a signal propagates at 70 % of the speed ).
Page 318 143.3 m (reference value). Set reference curve. <Set> When the reference curve is set, an orange line is displayed in the graph.  In this example, the line is terminated. Hide reference curve. <Hide> Set a new reference curve. <Set> ARGUS 152...
Page 319 Stop test     Test is stopped Restart test Saving test results without terminating the TDR You can save your results of the measurement without disconnecting in the same way as for VDSL, see page 64. ARGUS 152...
Page 320: Examples
The greater the mismatch, the greater the amplitude of the reflection.      Poor contact point A poor contact between two lines distorts the reflection into an S-shape. The worse the contact, the greater the reflection.  ARGUS 152...
Page 321    Moisture Moisture penetrating the cable has the same effect on the reflection as a stub line. However, the zone between the  negative and positive reflection appears significantly noisier than for a normal stub line. ARGUS 152...
Page 322   Open shielding Broken or open cable shielding can be detected by connecting the “a“ and “b“ cores to ARGUS via one contact and the shielding to a second. The reflection looks like an open line.   Correct line termination...
Page 323: Line Qualification
DSL, the ARGUS Line qualification (LQ) is the best method for testing the line. To perform this test, an ARGUS with Line qualification is connected to both ends of the line. In this manner it is possible to determine both the quiet level noise and the line's fundamental transfer function.
Page 324 Select the Copper Test to be configured, in this example, Line qualification. Switch to the LQ settings. <Setting> Switch to the LQ settings. <Setting> Default settings for - Bandwidth - Bandplan - Impedance  - Transmit level  Edit the marked parameters if necessary ARGUS 152...
Page 325 The transmit level is the level at which the spectrum's tones are transmitted. Transmit level The default value should only be increased in exceptional cases since doing so will also increase the risk of causing interference with adjacent DSL lines. Default setting: 0 dBm ARGUS 152...
Page 326: Starting Line Qualification
<Menu> Open the Single Tests Menu <Start> directly. Select one of the Copper Tests: - Line qualification The selected Copper Test will start as soon as it is selected. In this example, Line qualification Continuation on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 327 Two ARGUS testers are required in order to run a Line qualification. One ARGUS  (ARGUS 1) serves as a Slave (LQ slave mode) and sends the required tones. A second ARGUS (ARGUS 2), receives these tones and displays the measurement results.
Page 328 Open the LQ settings. <Setting> Quit Qualification / Searching. When the sender (ARGUS 1) is found, ARGUS 2 will display its product name (in this example ARGUS 152) and S/N (serial number 8634) and then start the qualifi- cation procedure automatically.
Page 329 28 740 u: 1 620 For the selected sender frequencies (Column 1 - Freq. [kHz]) value determined: • (Column 2 - SNR [dB]) • (Column 3 - QLN [dBm/Hz]) • (Column 4 - Hlog [dB]) Continuation on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 330 Abort and save Display the bit distribution i. e. transported bits per tone (channel): y-axis: bits x-axis: tones (channels) The ARGUS will return to the previous display The Graphic functions like <Menu> Zoom and Cursor can be performed in the same manner as on an xDSL line, see page 50.
Page 331    Display of the amplitude component of the transfer function (HLOG) for each tone. The HLOG shows the attenuation of a line for each frequency. y-axis: Hlog in dB x-axis: tones (channels) Continuation on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 332 Saving the result. <Yes>     ARGUS saves the LQ results parameters in the first free slot. You can enter a user- definable name when saving (see page 344). Default: New result.  If all slots are occupied, you need to manually select a slot to overwrite.
Page 333: Line Symmetry
        Switches to main menu. <Menu> Directly accesses "Single <Start> tests" menu Select the copper test you want to configure, in this example Line symmetry. Switches to line symmetry <Setting> setup. ARGUS 152...
Page 334 The following frequency ranges can be set: - 1.1 MHz (ADSL) - 2.2 MHz (ADSL 2+) - 8.8 MHz (VDSL2) - 12.0 MHz (VDSL2) - 17.6 MHz (VDSL2) - 30.0 MHz (VDSL2) Default: 2.2 MHz (ADSL 2+) ARGUS 152...
Page 335 The transmit level specifies the level with which the tones of the spectrum Transmit level are sent. The default should be increased only in exceptional cases, as otherwise there is the risk of interference to adjacent DSL lines. Default: 0 dBm ARGUS 152...
Page 336: Start Line Symmetry
Generally speaking, we can say that the line is symmetric as long as the level is greater than 37 dB (for a bandwidth  of 1 MHz). Switches to graphic functions. <Menu> Starts a new measurement. <New> Continued on next page ARGUS 152...
Page 337 Set impedance (in this example 135  ) Set transmit level (in this example 0 dBm ) Measured line symmetry in dB for each frequency - The higher the line symmetry is, the more symmetrical is the line. Browse measurement parameters ARGUS 152...
Page 338 The following signal forms can help you in interpreting the measurement results that ARGUS displays. Asymmetric line The asymmetry could be caused by an insulation fault or a capacitative fault to ground. Short-circuit to ground A consistently low level across all tones indicates a short-circuit to ground. ARGUS 152...
Page 339: Ethernet Cable Tests
The Ethernet cable tests can only be performed on the LAN interface. 23.1 Configuring the Ethernet interface Connect the local loop to the ARGUS socket "LAN" and switch on ARGUS. The chapter "Configuring the local loop", page 27, explains how to set up the connection type "Ethernet Cable Test".
Page 340 Enter the name of the wire type. Name Default: PE 0.5 AWG24 ETH port flash Interval that ARGUS keeps the port active before performing a link disconnect. The  disconnect time depends on the switch. Range: 1 - 5 seconds Default: 1 s...
Page 341: Ethernet Cable Test
23 Ethernet cable tests 23.3 Ethernet cable test The Ethernet cable test checks for faults in LAN cabling. ARGUS interprets the measurement result and determines whether this indicates an open line, a short-circuit or a mismatch. 23.3.1 Starting Ethernet cable test ...
Page 342 Pin pair Status of respective pin pair Display of distance to fault. Reflection coefficient In this example, the line is correctly termi- nated. ARGUS returns "OK" for all cores. Switches the measuring mode <Max> to "Maximum peak". Starts a new test.
Page 343 23 Ethernet cable tests Example measurements: Open end In this example, the line is open on all pairs. ARGUS locates the fault in the area from 49.3 m to 51.7 m. This indicates that the line is open at approx. 50 m.
Page 344 23 Ethernet cable tests Mismatch This example shows a mismatch (<85  at pairs 3-6 and 4-5. This indicates a short or an impedance transition <85  ARGUS 152...
Page 345: Ethernet Port Flash
23 Ethernet cable tests 23.4 Ethernet port flash ARGUS can identify the port currently in use on the Ethernet switch using the test "Ethernet port flash". To facilitate identification, the flash frequency at the switch can be set in ARGUS.
Page 346 23 Ethernet cable tests The test "ETH port flash" has been  executed. Display: Indication whether the port LED is flashing (in example "off"). Link speed attained. ARGUS 152...
Page 347: Test Results
24 Test results 24 Test results The saved test data are displayed either in the ARGUS display or on the PC. You can transfer the results to the PC, where the software WINplus / WINanalyse generates a detailed measurement log (along with other functions)....
Page 348: Saving Test Results
You can save the result after the end of a test or after disconnecting a connection.   ARGUS saves the test result in the first free slot. If all slots are occupied, you need to manually select a slot to overwrite. ...
Page 349: Displaying Saved Test Results
Display of test result 24.3 Sending test results to a PC You can send the test results to a PC for viewing and archiving. Connect ARGUS (ARGUS socket "USB-B") to the interface of your PC using the cable supplied with the device and start the software WINplus or WINanalyse.
Page 350: Delete Test Results
To deletes all test results, see on page 363 “Restoring the factory settings”. 24.5 Sending all test results to PC ARGUS transfers all saved test results to the connected PC. Connect ARGUS to the PC and start ARGUS WINplus or WINanalyse. Test results ARGUS in Main Menu...
Page 351: Deleting All Test Results
24 Test results 24.6 Deleting all test results ARGUS deletes all saved test results from its internal memory. ARGUS in Main Menu Test results When ARGUS is in the selection list for preconfigured accesses, you can switch to the abbreviated main menu with ...
Page 352: Wlan
USB Hub WLAN option (Article no.: 015250) You only need the WLAN kit (or the ARGUS USB mini-hub) if your ARGUS only has one USB host interface and you wish to connect two USB devices (e.g. WLAN + ARGUS Copper Box).
Page 353: Starting Wlan
25 WLAN 25.1 Starting WLAN Switch on ARGUS Access list or any point in the menu. kurz ARGUS manager display - M-interface ETH / WLAN, see page 357 - LCD brightness, see page 356 - Automatic shutdown, see page 359 - Auto.
Page 354: Test Results Via Wlan
The WLAN interface is now activated. ARGUS is now in access-point mode (ARGUS-AP). The WLAN symbol in the status line is green You can set up a WLAN connection with ARGUS by selecting the WLAN access with the name Argus152_SerialNumber on a smart phone, tablet or laptop and entering the password stored in ARGUS.
Page 355: Wlan In Router Mode
When the ARGUS WLAN interface is active, it is always connected directly with the ARGUS router. If you want to use ARGUS as a true WLAN access point (ARGUS-AP) and e.g. start a download with this device as the gateway, you must first start a DSL access (ADSL, VDSL, see page 44).
Page 356: Argus Settings
26 ARGUS settings 26 ARGUS settings ARGUS can be custom-configured for special requirements. The default values are restored using "Reset" (see page 363). 26.1 Configuring the device Changing a device setting is described using the setting "Alarm tone" as an example.
Page 357 ARGUS can connect to the internet. Carry out e.g. a ping test (e.g. ping www.argus.info). The time you enter runs on the built-in ARGUS realtime clock until the power supply is interrupted. When ARGUS is switched off and the batteries removed, the clock continues to run for a few days on its internal buffer.
Page 358 26 ARGUS settings Password If WLAN was selected as the management inter- face (see page 359), mobile devices log in using a password query.  The password (default: argus152) can also be displayed using the keyboard short-cut Channel Selects the WLAN channel on which the WLAN stick transmits....
Page 359 26 ARGUS settings You can set the volume of the ring tone ARGUS uses to signal an incoming Ring call. volume For one thing, you can adjust the initial volume. - Default: Level 1 (very quiet) You can also adjust the end volume....
Page 360 Activates a software option. You must enter an activation key via the keypad. Software A variety of options can be activated in ARGUS; each one requires entry of a option 20-digit code via the number keys.This code will be provided on request.
Page 361: Backing Up And Restoring Settings
26 ARGUS settings 26.2 Backing up and restoring settings With ARGUS, you can back up all settings (speed dial memory, PPP user name, PPP password, IP addresses, profile names, user-specific details, keypad information and more) and restore them if needed.
Page 362 26 ARGUS settings Enter the security password to back up or restore settings. You can obtain this from your Technical Support or directly from intec (see page 10). The settings are now backed up and can be restored as necessary.
Page 363: Restoring The Factory Settings
26 ARGUS settings 26.3 Restoring the factory settings ARGUS resets all settings to the factory defaults. The speed-dial memory, PPP user name and password, IP addresses, profile- names, user-specific services, keypad information and all test results stored in ARGUS are erased.
Page 364: Saving Numbers In The Speed Dial Memory
You can store remote numbers in the slots "Remote numbers 1 to 8". In the slot "X.31 test number", ARGUS expects the X.25 access number for the X.31 test (see page 232). ...
Page 365: Using The Battery Pack
Automatic charging of the battery pack when ARGUS is powered down ARGUS automatically charges the battery pack as soon as the device is powered down when the power adapter is connected and the battery voltage is too low. During charging, ARGUS displays "Charging battery"...
Page 366 27 Using the battery pack Status ARGUS indicates the current state of the battery graphically in the display when no power adapter is connected. A battery symbol flashes in the display when it is down to a power reserve of approx. 8 minutes (depending not the operating mode). Tone errors, and in extreme cases malfunctions, can occur in this period.
Page 367: Firmware Update
28 Firmware update 28 Firmware update You can download firmware files online free of charge at www.argus.info/service and then upload them to ARGUS. Go to the Web page www.argus.info.  Click the menu option "Service" (highlighted in blue here) in the navigation bar.
Page 368 PC and ARGUS starts with the "normal" startup screen after being restarted by the update tool. ARGUS only powers back up when you click one of the two buttons ("Back to step 1" or "Exit program") at the end of the update.
Page 369 Each repetition makes it possible to overwrite further faulty software components.  When connecting an ARGUS Copper Box, it can occur that ARGUS automatically initialises the Copper Box with the correct firmware in order to avoid compatibility issues. This can take a moment.
Page 370: Appendix
A7kHz Audio 7 kHz ATM adaptation layer Alternating Current or Access Server ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line Action indicator Application information table ARGUS measurement protocol ANSI American National Standards Institute Anx. Annex Advice of charge AOC-D Advice of charge Charging information during the call Advice of charge ...
Page 371 Coder decoder COLP Connected Line Identification Presentation COLR Connected Line Identification Presentation CONN CONNect message CONN ACK CONNect ACKnowledge message Conversational Quality Estimated Call reference Cyclic redundancy check Call transfer Closed user group Call waiting Destination address (1TR6) ARGUS 152...
Page 372 E-DSS1 European Digital Subscriber Signalling System Number 1 Error Free Seconds Event Information Table ElektroG Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz, German law governing electrical and electronic devices Electromagnetic compatibility European standard Ethernet over ATM Embedded operations channel Errored seconds end-to-end ARGUS 152...
Page 373 Hertz (measuring unit of frequency) Integrated access device Identifier IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol INFO INFOrmation Message Impulse noise protection Internet Protocol IPCP Internet Protocol Control Protocol IPoA Internet Protocol over ATM ARGUS 152...
Page 374 Megabits per second MCID Malicious call identification Main distribution frame (see also HVT) Media Delivery Index (RFC 4445) min. Minute Media loss rate Microsoft Media Server Protocol Modem Modulator-demodulator Mean opinion score (ITU-T P.800) MPEG Moving Picture Experts Group ARGUS 152...
Page 375 PPPoE active discovery session confirmation PADT PPPoE active discovery termination Pulse amplitude modulation Password Authentication Protocol Program association table Personal computer Program clock reference Protocol discriminator Protocol data unit Polyethylene PESQ Perceptual evaluation of speech quality (ITU-T P.862) ARGUS 152...
Page 376 RELease COMPLete message Radio frequency Request for comments Registered jack (standardised socket) RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances Router RTCP Real-Time Control Protocol Real-Time Transport Protocol RTSP Real-Time Streaming Protocol Received second Serial number Session Border Controller - Outbound Proxy ARGUS 152...
Page 377 Terminal endpoint identifier Tel31 Telephony 3.1 kHz Tel7k Telephony 7 kHz Transport Layer Security Test manager Type of Number Type of service Terminal portability 1. Technical specification  2. Transport stream Teletext Transceived User Datagram Protocol Upload Uniform Resource Identifier ARGUS 152...
Page 378 Volt peak-to-peak VTU-R VDSL transceiver unit Wide Area Network WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment World Wide Web xDSL Collective term for the different DSL variants xTU-C xDSL Transceiver Unit - Central Office xTU-R xDSL Transceiver Unit Apparent resistance ARGUS 152...
Page 379: B) Vendor Identification Numbers
29 Appendix B) Vendor identification numbers Abbreviation Manufacturer ALCB Alcatel (STMicroelectronics) ANDV Analog Devices BDCM Broadcom GSPN Globespan IKNS Ikanos IFTN Infineon META Metanoia STMI STMicroelectronics TSTS Texas Instruments ARGUS 152...
Page 380: C) Cause-Messages - Dss1 Protocol
Bearer capability not implemented Bearer capability is not supported Channel type not implemented Channel type is not supported Requested facility not implemented Requested facility is not supported Only restricted digital information Only limited bearer capability is available bearer capability is available ARGUS 152...
Page 381 Message not compatible with call Message not valid in this phase state Recovery on timer expired Error handling routine started due to time-out Protocol error, unspecified Unspecified for "protocol error class" (Dummy) Interworking, unspecified Unspecified for "interworking class" (Dummy) ARGUS 152...
Page 382: D) Argus Error Messages (Dss1)
29 Appendix D) ARGUS Error Messages (DSS1) ERROR  Cause Description  Number Network The network is not in a state defined for DSS1. This may, however, occur in connection with normal clearing on a PBX. 1 to 127 Network...
Page 383 The X.31 Layer 3 test was not performed. The error can only occur in a test log. X.31 Diagnostic (only for a cause less than 256) 0 to 255 Network See ISO 8208: 1987(E) Figure 14a page 121 Figure 14b page 123 et seq. And/or CCITT Recommendation X.25, Annex E ARGUS 152...
Page 384: E) Error Message: Ppp Connection
The setup of the PPP connection was cancelled, since a loopback Loopback erro was detected. Authentication error: Wrong user name or password - rejected by Authent. Error remote site. No PADO packets received. PADO timeout No PADO packets received. PADS timeout ARGUS 152...
Page 385: F) Error Message: Download Test
FTP download error: No such file or directory found. Ftp no file Unknown host address. Unknown address Possible cause: Error in the address entered, DNS resolution not working or network not accessible. Unknown download error Unknown download error ARGUS 152...
Page 386: G) Http Status Codes
The method specified by the Client in its request is not allowed by the server. The requested document in a format that is not supported by the Client. The request requires that the Client authenticate itself with a proxy. ARGUS 152...
Page 387 The server is currently unable to handle the request due to a temporary overloading of the server. The Client's request (of a gateway or proxy) did not receive a response within the specified time. The server does not support the HTTP protocol version that was used in the Client's request. ARGUS 152...
Page 388: H) General Error Messages
29 Appendix H) General Error Messages  Display on ARGUS Description The protocol (IP, PPPoE, etc.) is not supported in the selected Prot. not supp. mode. Unknown error occurred. Unknown error No PPP connection can be setup. No PPP connec.
Page 389: I) Voip Sip Status Codes
Display Meaning Explanation ARGUS: Code No. Trying The ARGUS is attempting to setup a call. Ringing The phone at the other end is ringing. Call Being Forwarded The call is being forwarded. Call Queued The call is in a wait loop.
Page 390 The SIP address is incomplete or faulty. Ambiguous The SIP address is not unique. Busy Here The destination is busy. Request Terminated The request has been terminated. Not Acceptable Here The call cannot be accepted. Request Pending A request is waiting. ARGUS 152...
Page 391 Busy Everywhere All terminals are busy at the remote end. Declined The system at the remote end refused to accept the call. Does Not Exist Anywhere This user does not exist any longer. Not Acceptable SIP request not acceptable. ARGUS 152...
Page 392: J) Software Licenses
29 Appendix J) Software Licenses The ARGUS firmware includes code from what are known as Open Source packages, which have been published under various licenses (GPL, LGPL, MIT, BSD, etc.).  Additional information can be found – if requested in your order – on the CD-ROM included in the package (see Software_License.htm) or can be viewed at ...
Page 393: K) Index
Display quiet line noise ..................54 Display trace data ....................47 Displaying stored test results ................65 mode ........................28 Modem trace display .....................45 Profile configuration ....................44 Rated / treshold value ...................37 Router ........................68 Save results ....................63, 332 Selecting interface ....................36 Set value .......................37 ARGUS 152...
Page 394 Inputs and outputs ....................15 MAC addresses ....................38, 92 Settings ....................... 356 Switching on ......................17 Weight ........................15 ARGUS Manager ......................360 ARGUS status ......................100 ASCII ..........................89 ATM ........................76, 85 Bitrate ......................56, 58 OAM ping ......................111 Statistics .......................
Page 395 Country code .........................62 CRC .........................57, 59 Current delay .........................87 Cursor function ......................51 Data ..........................76 Data log .........................91 Date entry ........................356 Declaration of conformity ....................15 default wire types ......................292 Delete test results ......................350 DHCP ..........................88 Auto ......................40, 41, 88 ARGUS 152...
Page 396 EN60950-1 ........................15 Encapsulation ....................... 86 Energy-saving mode ..................... 12 EoA ..........................85 Error counters Reset ........................58 Ethernet Access type ......................70 Establishing connection .................. 72, 73 Flow control ......................72 Mismatch ......................72 Statistics ....................... 73 ARGUS 152...
Page 397 Hotkeys ..........................98 HRX ..........................221 HTTP download .....................96, 124 Parallel ........................125 Result ........................128 Test parameters ....................124 HTTP status codes ......................386 Humidity .........................15 IGMP version .......................182 Index ..........................393 Initial operation ......................21 INP ...........................57, 59 INP REIN ........................61 INP SHINE ........................61 ARGUS 152...
Page 398 ......................167 VoD ........................190 IPTV line ........................78 IPTV passive ....................... 186 IPTV scan ........................96 Test parameters ....................181 IPv4 ..........................88 IPv6 ..................... 40, 41, 90, 95, 114 ISDN ........................... 208 Access mode ...................... 210 ARGUS 152...
Page 399 Alerting mode ......................213 Anschluss-Modus ....................208 AOC ........................215 ARGUS State display ..................208 B channel delay ....................258 B channel loop .....................225 BERT characteristic values .................222 BERT HRX value ....................218 BERT results .......................221 BERT Settings .....................218 BERT wait ......................224 Bit error rate test ....................216 Bit Error Rate Test on a Leased Line ..............270...
Page 400 Jitter buffer ........................148 Key ..........................15 Back ........................18 Enter ........................17 Handset ........................ 18 Level ........................18 Power ........................17 Shift ........................19 Keys Cursor ........................18 Keypad ........................17 Latency mode ....................... 56 Layer 1 .......................... 34 ARGUS 152...
Page 401 2 (L2) ......................102 Own IP address ....................105 Protocol-independent parameters ...............102 Save results ......................107 Starting ........................106 Loop attenuation ......................59 Loudspeaker ........................17 Lower case ........................87 Lower-case ....................25, 32, 115, 348 Lower-case letters ......................64 MAC address .........................38 Main menu ......................208, 278 ARGUS 152...
Page 402 PESQ .......................... 284 Physical layer ....................34, 75, 76 Pin assignment ..........................20 POTS .......................... 278 ARGUS State Display ..................278 CLIP ........................279 Dialing mode ....................... 279 DTMF parameters ....................279 FLASH time ......................280 Incoming Call ...................... 281 Level ........................
Page 403 Open line ......................296 Real-time clock ......................22 Reg. expire ........................147 Registrar ........................146 Regulations for hazardous materials ................13 Relative capacity .....................56, 58 Remote port .........................147 Repeat B channel test ....................209 Resistance test ......................295 Resync ........................58, 60 Retranmission (G.INP) ....................58, 60 ARGUS 152...
Page 404 Set IP ..........................87 Showtime ........................60 Showtime no sync ......................60 Signal attenuation ......................59 Silence detection ......................148 SIP ..........................144 SIP domain ......................... 147 SIP log ........................159 SIP trunk ........................147 SNR margin ......................57, 59 ARGUS 152...
Page 405 Status display ......................313 TDR settings ......................312 VoP ........................291 Zoom ........................314 Test accuracy ......................296 Test results ......................347, 363 Tests ..........................96 Timeout ........................108, 120 Timestamp ........................45 Toggling asymmetry ....................303 Toggling symmetry ......................303 ToS ..........................151 Traceroute ......................96, 120 Results ........................123 Test parameters ....................120 ARGUS 152...
Page 406 VL profile ........................96 VL profiles ....................... 75, 77 VLAN ........................75, 86 VLAN ID ....................42, 86, 103, 104 VLAN prioritisation ...................... 151 VLAN priority ....................86, 103, 104 VLAN TPID ........................87 VoD ..........................190 Profile ......................190, 191 ARGUS 152...
Page 407 RTSP ........................191 Test parameters ....................191 VoD line .........................78 Voice codec ......................153, 159 Voice quality ........................153 VoIP Call ......................152, 201 Call acceptance ....................162 destination ....................153, 201 DiffServ ........................151 DS field ........................151 DSCP ........................151 Echo test ......................162 MOS value ......................153 Profile name ......................150 QoS ........................151...
Page 408 Router ........................35 Y-axis zoom ......................50, 300 Zoom ..........................50 ARGUS 152...