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Digital Lightwave ASA 312 Quick Setup Manual

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  • Page 1 Front 1...
  • Page 2 • http://www.lightwave.com • Replacing the Battery. The ASA 312 uses a lithium battery located in the service access area not accessible to customers. To avoid damaging the unit, do not ,under any circumstances, attempt to replace the lithium battery. Return the unit to Digital Lightwave, Inc. for battery replacement.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How To General Printing SONET Info Getting Started Software Version Selection DS3 Mapped Looped Looped Function Settings 75-to-120 Ohm (Test Pattern) (Test Pattern) Adapter Interface Card-1 Card-2 Card-9 Card-12 Card-17 Card-22 Card-27 Card-35 Glossary Signal Level Saving Results VT1.5 Mapped Monitoring Monitoring ATM Over OC3c...
  • Page 4 Anatomy of the ASA 312 Touch Screen Anatomy of the ASA-312 Switch Matrix Screen Front 4...
  • Page 5 The Top Side of the ASA 312 Button Types: Note: For more detailed information, refer to the ASA 312 and RAM User's Guide. Additional information will be on the back side of the Card - 1 previous card to the left.
  • Page 6 Miscellaneous Screen "About the ASA-312" Screen Front 6...
  • Page 7 Quick Setup 1. Select The "About the ASA 312" Screen The ASA 312 test set operates similar to a portable PC running on a DOS-based platform. The unit's operating software has two parts: Base and ATM (if the ATM feature is installed). "S / W" version is the Base version.
  • Page 8 SONET Receive Signal Status DS3 Receive Signal Status DS1 Receive Signal Status Front 8...
  • Page 9 Signal Level General Info Measurement Quick Setup 1. Select a processor. 2. Press STS-1 Specs OC-1, 3, 12 Specs OC-48 Specs DS3 Specs DS1 Specs Under Peak (Receive) (Receive) (Receive) (Receive) Function positive and Optical Power Optical Power Peak Peak Group, negative 0 to -26 dBm,...
  • Page 10 Transmit Error Screen Notes: In order to perform Error Insertion, the ASA 312 must currently be running an "error-free" test. This instruction card assumes that the ASA 312 is configured to perform the desired test, and is either looped on itself, connected to a circuit that is looped somewhere, or is performing an "end-to-end"...
  • Page 11 1. Select Proc. 2. Select Error Type. 3. Single Errors 4. Automatic Errors Note This instruction card assumes that the ASA 312 is -or- configured to (Located in the perform the desired Action row on the test, and is either...
  • Page 12 Test & Setups Screen [Save/Recall Setup Section] Save Setup Front 12...
  • Page 13 6. Save it. file. Note: Ensure all settings in (optional) the ASA 312 are You can choose to save the setup Set to "Flash." configured for the of the current processor or ALL of Enter a description of the file type of test setup the setups of the test set.
  • Page 14 Test & Setups Screen [Save/Recall Setup Section] Recall Setup Front 14...
  • Page 15 Recall Setup General Info Quick Setup 1. Select 2. Select the file by name and description. 3. Choose type of setup. Press (Button located to the far right.) (Wait for completion.) Card - 6 Additional Info Front 15...

  • Page 16: Front

    Test & Setups Screen [Save/Recall Setup Section] Front 16...

  • Page 17: Card

    Timed Test General Info Quick Setup 1. Select printer. 2. Select proc. 3. Press 4. Press 5. Select 6. Run the test. The User Defined screen allows for a more specific time duration. -or- See the Printing -or- section for more information.

  • Page 18: Card

    Important Note: Once a port is selected, other buttons will not respond until the port is restored to "None." Additional Required Settings: For Direct connect, check [I/O Port] / [Serial] / [Baud Rate]. For External modem, check [I/O Port] / [Serial] / [Baud Rate]. Make sure the modem is powered on and connected to the port before selecting the port.

  • Page 19: Card

    3. Select the Transfer Port. Notes From any processor screen, press: File Transfer: A utility You can connect the ASA 312 to: function of the ASA 312 PC Direct: Use the RS232 port ("null modem" cable or adapter that allows files to be required).
  • Page 20 User Selection Screen Printer Ports Note: Not all ASA 312s have a parallel port. Front 20...

  • Page 21: Card

    Printer Selection Printing Quick Setup 1. For RS-232, select baud rate. 2. Select printer port. 3. Select type of printer. If RS-232 is selected, you must choose baud rate, etc. Select ASCII printer if: • Your printer model is not listed. •...
  • Page 22 User Selection Screen Report File Name Screen Front 22...

  • Page 23: Card

    Saving Results Printing (To a file) Quick Setup 1. Select File as printer port. 2. Print. 3. Select Flash as Output Disk. 4. Name the file. Note: Requires operating software Using the touch screen, enter the file version 4.8.4 (3.8.4) or higher. name and press Enter.
  • Page 24 User Selection Screen Report File Name Screen Front 24...
  • Page 25 Print Results Printing (Saved) Quick Setup 1. Select printer port and printer. 2. Print Report File (Results). 3. Select file. Note: Requires operating software version 4.8.4 (3.8.4) or higher. Do not select "File." See the Printing section for more details. Additional Info Card - 11 Front 25...

  • Page 26: Card

    This Switch Matrix shows only the internal connections that are required for performing the test procedure outlined on the card to the right. On the actual test set, other connections will be present; however, those connections are not required for this particular test and should be ignored.

  • Page 27: Card

    SONET Mapped Quick Setup 1. Reset to defaults. 2. Select Preset. 3. TX Settings 4. Laser ON. 5. Restart SPE, DS3. 6. Check Results (OC-48, OC-12, OC-3, STSX-1 ) (If looped - the screen Wait for completion Check: Check Switch should display) Matrix.
  • Page 28 This Switch Matrix shows only the internal connections that are required for performing the test procedure outlined on the card to the right. On the actual test set, other connections will be present; however, those connections are not required for this particular test and should be ignored.
  • Page 29 VT 1.5 (DS1) SONET Mapped Quick Setup 1. Reset to defaults. 2. Select Preset. 3. TX Settings 4. Laser ON. 5. Restart SPE, DS1. 6. Check Results (OC-48, OC-12, OC-3, STS1 ) (If Looped -The screen Check Wait for completion should display) Check: Switch Matrix...

  • Page 30: Card

    This Switch Matrix shows only the internal connections that are required for performing the test procedure outlined on the card to the right. On the actual test set, other connections will be present; however, those connections are not required for this particular test and should be ignored.
  • Page 31 STS-1 SONET Mapped Quick Setup 1. Reset to defaults. 2. Select Preset. 3. TX Settings 4. Laser ON. 5. Restart processor. 6. Check Results. (OC-48, OC-12, OC-3, STS1 ) Check: SONET The screen displays: Wait for completion. (OC-48, OC-12, OC-3, Check LEDs.

  • Page 32: Card

    This Switch Matrix shows only the internal connections that are required for performing the test procedure outlined on the card to the right. On the actual test set, other connections will be present; however, those connections are not required for this particular test and should be ignored.

  • Page 33: Card

    OC3c / OC12c SONET (Concatenated) Quick Setup 1. Set to defaults. 2. Select Preset. 3. TX Settings 4. Laser ON 5. Restart processor. 6. Check Results (OC-12/OC-3 ) (The screen should SONET display.) -or- Wait for completion. Check Switch Check LEDs Matrix.
  • Page 34 Error Burst Duration Note: This measurement can only be performed with SONET mapped to DS3. Front 34...

  • Page 35: Card

    (OC12 / OC3 / STS1 ) Check Switch Wait for completion. Check: Matrix. (OC-12 /OC-3 /STS1) Once the ASA 312 is reporting no errors, perform the Switch to Protect test on the SONET Wait for completion. circuit. Looped for live circuit.
  • Page 36 External Connections This Switch Matrix shows only the internal connections that are required for performing the test procedure outlined on the card to the right. On the actual test set, other connections will be present; however, those connections are not required for this particular test and should be ignored.

  • Page 37: Card

    Looped (Test Pattern) Quick Setup 1. Reset to defaults. 2. Select Preset. 3. TX Settings 4. Restart processor. 5. Check Results. If looped, the screen should Wait for completion. display: No Trouble. Check LEDs. Check other selections. (Wait for completion) Check Switch Matrix.
  • Page 38 External Connections This Switch Matrix shows only the internal connections that are required for performing the test procedure outlined on the card to the right. On the actual test set, other connections will be present; however, those connections are not required for this particular test and should be ignored.
  • Page 39 Monitoring (Live Traffic) Quick Setup 1. Reset to defaults. 2. Select Preset. 3. Auto Configuration 4. Check Receive settings. 5. Check Signal Status. Check -Levels Peak positive and negative Wait for completion. voltage range: ± 0.31 Vp to ±1.2 Vp Monitor Wait for completion.

  • Page 40: Card

    External Connections This Switch Matrix shows only the internal connections that are required for performing the test procedure outlined on the card to the right. On the actual test set, other connections will be present; however, those connections are not required for this particular test and should be ignored.

  • Page 41: Card

    M13 (DS1) (Mapped) Quick Setup 1. Reset to defaults. 2. Select Preset. 3. Select Dropped DS1. 4. Select DS1 processor. 5. Check Results. The dropped channel can now be selected using the M13 channel If Looped, the screen selector buttons. Wait for completion.
  • Page 42 FEAC Codes External Connections Front 42...

  • Page 43: Card

    2. Transmit Code Settings 3. Code Types 4. Send Code Note: This -Or- instruction card assumes that the ASA 312 has previously been configured for some type of DS3 testing. To stop: (Value is 1 though 16.) Additional Info Card - 20...
  • Page 44 Basic Screen DS3 Zoom Mode Screen Front 44...

  • Page 45: Card

    Zoom Mode Quick Setup 2. Enter Zoom mode. 3. Left Side 4. Right Side Notes Minimum software version 3.7.11 required. These buttons allow Setting changes. These buttons induce Errors and Alarms. Zoom Mode combines several functions into one screen: Transmit & Receive Settings Control Transmit &...

  • Page 46: Card

    External Connections This Switch Matrix shows only the internal connections that are required for performing the test procedure outlined on the card to the right. On the actual test set, other connections will be present; however, those connections are not required for this particular test and should be ignored.

  • Page 47: Card

    Looped (Test Pattern) Quick Setup 1. Reset to defaults. 2. Select Preset. 3. TX Settings 4. Restart processor. 5. Check Results. If Looped, the screen should Wait for completion. display: Check LEDs: Wait for completion. Check the Switch Matrix. Check other selections. Additional Info Card - 22 Front 47...

  • Page 48: Card

    External Connections This Switch Matrix shows only the internal connections that are required for performing the test procedure outlined on the card to the right. On the actual test set, other connections will be present; however, those connections are not required for this particular test and should be ignored.

  • Page 49: Monitoring

    Monitoring (Live Traffic) Quick Setup 1. Reset to defaults. 2. Select Preset. 3. Auto Configuration 4. Check Receive settings. 5. Check Signal Status. Check Levels Peak positive and negative voltage Wait for completion. range Check: ±0.1Vp to ±7Vp Monitor Wait for completion. 0 to -36 dBdsx 16.532to -19.468 dBm Wait for completion.
  • Page 50 Loop Codes External Connections Front 50...
  • Page 51 5. Send the Loop Code. Note: This (Out of Band) (In Band) The screen will briefly instruction card show: assumes that the ASA 312 has previously been configured for To clear a loop: some type of DS1 testing. The screen will briefly display:...
  • Page 52 Channel Scan Channel Dropped/Speaker Front 52...
  • Page 53 2. Press 3. Channel Scan 4. Channel Dropped 5. Speaker Note: This instruction card assumes that the ASA 312 has previously been configured for some type of DS1 testing. Note: If a test pattern is present on the channel, a tone may be heard depending on the pattern.
  • Page 54 Basic Screen DS3 Zoom Mode Screen Front 54...
  • Page 55 Zoom Mode Quick Setup 2. Enter Zoom mode. 3. Left Side 4. Right Side Notes Minimum Software version 3.7.11 These buttons allow Setting changes. These buttons induce errors and required. alarms. Zoom Mode combines several functions into one screen: Transmit & Receive Settings Control Transmit &...
  • Page 56 ATM Setup Note: The image to the left displays the defaulted values typical for most testing scenarios. Front 56...
  • Page 57 1. Select ATM Proc. 2. Function Settings 3. Select 4. Select Note: This instruction card assumes that the ASA 312 has previously been configured for some type of ATM testing. See other ATM instructional cards for specific test scenarios. Additional Info...
  • Page 58 Example VCC Table This Switch Matrix shows only the internal connections that are required for performing the test procedure outlined on the card to the right. On the actual test set, other connections will be present; however, those connections are not required for this particular test and should...
  • Page 59 ATM / OC-3 Quick Setup 1. Reset to defaults. 2. Select Preset 3. Function Settings 4. VCC Table 5. VCC Control 6. Check Errors & Bandwidth Turn TX and RX Wait for completion. Add VCCs. See the ADD/Edit VCCs section. Wait for completion.
  • Page 60 Example VCC Table This Switch Matrix shows only the internal connections that are required for performing the test procedure outlined on the card to the right. On the actual test set, other connections will be present; however, those connections are not required for this particular test and should...
  • Page 61 ATM/OC-12c Quick Setup 1. Reset to defaults. 2. Select Preset. 3. Function Settings 4. VCC Table 5. VCC Control 6. Check Errors & Bandwidth. Turn TX and RX Wait for completion. Add VCCs. See the Add/Edit VCCs section. Wait for completion. Check other selections.
  • Page 62 Example VCC Entry Important Note: Cell Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX) must be turned off before VCC adding or editing is allowed. Front 62...
  • Page 63 When editing an existing VCC, first highlight the target VCC, and then press EDIT VCC. Note: This instruction card assumes that the ASA 312 has previously been configured for some type of ATM testing. See the other ATM sections for specific test scenarios.
  • Page 64 Example VCC Entry Important Note: Cell Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX) must be turned off before VCC adding or editing is allowed. Front 64...
  • Page 65 3. Enter VPI and VCI. 4. Enter the number of VCCs. 5. Check each choice. Note: This instruction card assumes that the ASA 312 has previously been configured for some type of ATM testing. See other ATM sections for specific test These selections will scenarios.
  • Page 66 Example VCC Table Important Note: Cell Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX) must be turned off before VCC adding or editing is allowed. Front 66...
  • Page 67 If you wish to re-transmit the scanned VCCs and monitor them, use this function. Note: This instruction card assumes that the Turn TX and RX on. ASA 312 has previously been configured for some type of ATM testing, and is connected to a live circuit containing cell traffic.
  • Page 68 ATM Errors Screen ATM Alarms Screen Front 68...
  • Page 69 2. Transmit Errors - Select 3. Transmit Alarms - Select HEC -Correctable HEC -Uncorrectable Note: This instruction card assumes that the ASA 312 has previously been configured for some type of ATM testing, is connected to a live circuit (or (Values 1 though 10.) looped back), and is currently sending and receiving VCCs.
  • Page 70 QOS Screen Front 70...
  • Page 71 3. Start the test. To start a test (this will reset counts and begin a new test): Note: This instruction card assumes that the ASA 312 has previously been configured for some type of ATM testing, and is connected to a live circuit containing cell traffic.
  • Page 72 75-to-120 Ohm Adapter Interface Connection to E1 BNC-to-BNC Cables RJ-45 or RJ-48/Dual Bantam “Y” Cable Adapter Port RX IN Bantam TX OUT Bantam Adapter Front 72...
  • Page 73 • Balun cable or equivalent RJ-48/Dual Bantam “Y” cable. • The E1 protocol processor main screen appears, • Two one-inch BNC-to-BNC and the ASA 312 is in E1 mode. cables with connectors at • Connect the RX In .and TX Out Bantam both ends connectors to the E1 facility.
  • Page 74 This Switch Matrix shows only the internal connections that are required for performing the test procedure outlined on the card to the right. On the actual test set, other connections will be present; however, those connections are not required for this particular test and should be ignored. Front 74...
  • Page 75 Looped Quick Setup (Test Pattern) 1. Reset to defaults. 2. Select Preset. 3. TX Settings 4. Restart processor. 5. Check Results. Wait for completion. If Looped, the screen should display: Check LEDs: Wait for completion. Check the Switch Matrix. Re-enable the E1 processor.
  • Page 76 This Switch Matrix shows only the internal connections that are required for performing the test procedure outlined on the card to the right. On the actual test set, other connections will be present; however, those connections are not required for this particular test and should be ignored.
  • Page 77 Monitoring (Live Traffic) Quick Setup 1. Reset to defaults. 2. Select Preset. 3. Auto Configuration 4. Check Receive settings. Wait for completion. Check Framing and Pattern. Wait for completion. Wait for completion. Check the Switch Matrix. Re-enable the E1 processor. Card - 37 Additional Info Front 77...
  • Page 78 This Switch Matrix shows only the internal connections that are required for performing the test procedure outlined on the card to the right. On the actual test set, other connections will be present; however, those connections are not required for this particular test and should be ignored.
  • Page 79 M13 (E1) Quick Setup (Mapped) 1. Reset to defaults. 2. Select Preset. 3. Select DS3 protocol processor. 4. Select DS3 processor. 5. Check Results. If Looped, the screen should display: Wait for completion. Check LEDs. The M13 Channel Inserted screen appears. Select from channels 1 Wait for completion.
  • Page 80 Those signals loaded in the K1 and K2 bytes that control the APS functions. ASA 312 Asynchronous/Synchronous Analyzer. Parity Error In a DS3 signal. Digital Lightwave’s functionally and technologically innovative diagnostic analyzer for high-speed CBR (Constant Bit Rate) telecommunications. A data transmission that can be represented by a non-varying or continuous stream of bits or cell Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) payloads.
  • Page 81 Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) Looped (Signal Timing) A process used to check the integrity of a block of data. A method of synchronizing a circuit by taking a synchronizing clock signal from incoming dig-ital -dBm pulses. Power level expressed in relation to 1 milliwatt. Loss of Frame (LOF) Loss of Pattern (LOP) Loss of Pattern Synchronization (LOPS)
  • Page 82 A segment of data generated by a specific layer of a protocol stack; usually contains information A unique feature of the ASA 312 that provides the user with a graphical switching fabric, pre- from the next higher layer encapsulated with header and trailer data generated by the layer in sented as a block diagram on the instrument display, for the routing of signals between all of the question.
  • Page 83 Technical Support is available by calling toll free • Use a strong shipping container, similar to the original ASA 312 shipping box. Verify that the substitute container is rated at 350 lbs. per square inch pressure durable.
  • Page 84 15550 Lightwave Drive, Clearwater - FL 33760 - United States TECHNICAL SUPPORT 877 4357 Front 84...

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