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5.0 OPERATION
Once you have configured each Model 1018RC and connected the
cables, you are ready to operate the units. Section 5.0 describes the
power-up procedure and the built-in V.54 and V.52 test modes.
5.1 POWER-UP
There is no power switch on the Model 1018RC: Power is
automatically applied to the Model 1018RC when its card-edge
connector makes contact with the chassis' mid-plane socket, or when
the chassis' power supply is turned on. Note: The Model 1018RC is a
"hot swappable" card—it will not be damaged by plugging it in or
removing it while the rack is powered up.
5.2 TEST MODES
The Model 1018RC offers two V.54 test modes and two V.52 test
modes to evaluate the condition of the modems and the communication
link. Both sets of tests can be activated physically from the front panel.
The V.54 test can also be activated from the RS-232 interface.
5.2.1 LOCAL ANALOG LOOPBACK (LAL)
The Local Analog Loopback (LAL) test checks the operation of the
local Model 1018RC, and is performed separately on each unit. Any
data sent to the local Model 1018RC in this test mode will be echoed
(returned) back to the user device. For example, characters typed on
the keyboard of a terminal will appear on the terminal screen. To
perform a LAL test, follow these steps:
1.
Activate LAL. This may be done in one of two ways: First, by
moving the upper front panel toggle switch RIGHT to "Analog".
Second, by raising pin 18 on the RS-232 interface (note: be
sure DIP switch SW1-6 is enabled). Once LAL is activated,
the Model 1018RC transmit output is connected to its own
receiver. The "Test" LED should be lit.
2.
Verify that the data terminal equipment is operating properly
and can be used for a test.
3.
Locate the lower of the two toggle switches on the front panel
of the Model 1018RC and move it to the left. This will activate
the V.52 BER test mode and inject a "511" test pattern into the
local loop. If any errors are present in the loop, the red "Error"
LED will blink sporadically.
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4.
If the BER test indicates no errors are present, move the V.52
toggle switch to the right, thus activating the "511/E" test with
periodic errors. If the test is working properly, the red "Error"
LED will glow. A successful "511/E" test will confirm that the
loop is in place, and that the Model 1018RC's built-in "511"
generator and detector are working properly.
If the BER test indicates that errors are present, check to see
5.
that the RS-232 cable connecting the DTE to the Model
1018RC is wired straight through, and is plugged in properly.
Also, ensure that the Model 1018RC is configured properly.
Then re-check your DTE equipment. If you still have errors,
call Patton Technical Support at (301) 975-1007.
5.2.2 REMOTE DIGITAL LOOPBACK (RDL)
The Remote Digital Loopback (RDL) test checks the performance of
both the local and remote Model 1018RCs, and the communication link
between them. Any characters sent to the remote 1018RC in this test
mode will be returned back to the originating device. For example,
characters typed on the keyboard of the local terminal will appear on
the local terminal screen after having been passed to the remote Model
1018RC and looped back. To perform an RDL test, follow these steps:
1.
Activate RDL. This may be done in two ways: First, by
moving the upper front panel toggle switch LEFT to "Remote".
Second, by raising pin 21 on the RS-232 interface.
2.
Verify that the DTE equipment on the local end is operating
properly and can be used for a test.
3.
Locate the lower of the two toggle switches on the front panel
of the 1018RC and move it to the left. This will activate the
V.52 BER test mode and inject a "511" test pattern into the
remote loop. If any errors are present in the loop, the red
"Error" LED will blink sporadically.
4.
If the BER test indicates no errors are present, move the
V.52 toggle switch to the right, thus activating the "511/E" test
with periodic errors. If the test is working properly, the red
"Error" LED will glow. A successful "511/E" test will confirm
that the loop is in place, and that the Model 1018RC's built-in
"511" generator and detector are working properly.
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