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  • Page 1 ARGUS plus ARGUS 3u / 3u Manual ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT...
  • Page 2 ARGUS © by intec Gesellschaft für Informationstechnik mbH D-58507 Lüdenscheid, Germany, 2007 Alle Rechte, auch der Übersetzung, vorbehalten. Kein Teil des Werkes darf in irgendeiner Form (Druck, Fotokopie, Mikrofilm oder einem anderen Verfahren) ohne schriftliche Genehmigung reproduziert, vervielfältigt oder verbreitet wer- den.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    9.7 CF - Delete ............75 9.8 MSN Interrogation (only on a BRI with DSS1) 76 Time measuring ..........77 9.9.1 Connection setup time ....... 78 9.9.2 Time measurement: B-channel delay ..79 9.9.3 Time measurement: Interchannel delay ..81 ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT...
  • Page 4 16.2 Manual accumulator servicing ..... 134 Testing Features with the Keypad ....135 Appendix ............137 A) Acronyms ........... 137 B) CAUSE-Messages – DSS1 Protocol ..140 C) CAUSE-Messages – 1TR6 Protocol ..142 D) ARGUS Error Messages ......144 ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT...
  • Page 5 B- channels. Telephone connections Can a telephone call be placed from this access to every other number and/or can this access receive a call? ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT...
  • Page 6 The ARGUS can setup or clear down call diversions in the exchange. MSN interrogation (only on a BRI access) On a P-MP access using the DSS1 protocol, the ARGUS will determine the MSNs of the access under test. ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT...
  • Page 7 Should you have any further questions, please contact us: intec Gesellschaft für Informationstechnik mbH Rahmedestr. 90 D-58507 Lüdenscheid Tel.: +49 (0) 2351 / 9070-0 Fax: +49 (0) 2351 / 9070-70 ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT...
  • Page 8 1 Introduction ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT...

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    The ARGUS is not watertight. Protect the ARGUS from exposure to water! • Do not use batteries in the ARGUS3u; this tester is designed to be used with - and to automatically charge - accumulators (rechargeable batteries). (see page 133 Accu servicing) ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT...

  • Page 10: Technical Data

    -5 ° C to +55 ° C EEPROM Non-volatile memory: Power 16 kBytes Supply Flash program plug-in power memory: 2 Mbyte supply S-RAM: 512 Kbytes BRI feed ARGUS 3u only: 3 Accumulators AA (Mignons) NiMH 1600mAh ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT...

  • Page 11: Operation

    (s. Seite 133 Accu servicing) Confirmation key: - Select menu or continue Menu control: - Open the menu list - Scroll through lists - Select a menu - Select a function in an open menu ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT...
  • Page 12 Connection for the external power supply. When the power supply is plugged into this connector, the rechargeable batteries will be disconnected. After it is switched off, the ARGUS will automatically recharge the accumulators(s. Seite 133 Accu servicing). ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT...
  • Page 13 Connection for a BRI terminal (NT-Simulation) Connection for a POTS (analog network) Connection for the U-interface network • L-Test - Connection for the optional test adapter for line tests • Headset - Connection for the Headset ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT...
  • Page 14 The ARGUS can also be powered from the BRI line. In this case, it does not need accumulators or the plug-in power supply. Whenever the ARGUS is powered from the plug-in power supply or the BRI line, the power-down mode is reasonably enough not active. ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT...

  • Page 15: Menu Hierarchy

    BRI or POTS Monitor (optional) access. Permanent circuit page 32 TE automatic page 31 TE P-P page 31 U-interface TE P-MP page 31 Permanent circuit page 32 POTS POTS terminal page 44 POTS monitor page 45 ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 16 5 Menu Hierarchy BRI, U Interface Menu Single Bit Error Test page 58 Supplementary BERT Start Services page 47 BERT Wait Service Testspage 54 B-channel X.31 Test page 68 Automatically CF Interrogation Manually page 72 CF Activation page 74 CF - Delete page 75 MSN Interrogation Connection setup time...
  • Page 17 - DTMF parameter - FLASH time X.31 page 125 - TEI - LCN ARGUS page 126 - Menu language - LCD contrast - Baud rate - Handset - Alarm - Feed - Battery type - Software option ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 18 5 Menu Hierarchy Numbers page 129 Reset page 131 Charging page 133 Menu Discharging page 133 Accu servicing ARGUS 3u...

  • Page 19: Automatic Access Test

    When the ARGUS is operated on a U-interface access, it can take up to 2.5 minutes to activate Layer 1. As soon as Layer 1 is successfully setup, LED L1 will light continuously. Once Layer 2 has been setup LED L2 will light. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 20 On the following pages, only the softkey's meaning in the respective context is shown - enclosed in brackets < > , e.g. < NO >. The <  > softkey serves the same function as the  ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 21 ARGUS first connected. On the other hand, the status of the protocol stacks for Layer 1, 2 and 3 will be continually monitored and displayed. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 22 <↓ > key: U-interface POTS Access Access Access Single Tests Single Tests Single Tests Test Manager Test Manager _______ Automat.Tests Automat.Tests Automat.Tests Level Level Level Measuring Measuring Measuring L1 Status ________ _______ Configuration Configuration Configuration Access Access Access ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 23 Numeric key 8Trace ON/OFF Numeric key 9 Start Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) If a function is called where the ARGUS expects the entry of a digit, pressing a number key will be interpreted as the expected input. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 24: Setting The Type Of Access

    (e.g. BRI access) Confirm the access The Access Mode menu will open automatically. The following applies for all displays: If you press the < > , the ARGUS will return to the previous display. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 25: Line Test

    – if there is one – and the test adapter. U Interface Unplug the NT! Socket 1 Last socket L-Test jack ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 26 Clear the fault and repeat the test beginning with the first step. The ARGUS reports that the line is OK: Connect the ARGUS (L-Test jack) to each of the sockets on the bus one after the other. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 27 OK. Short-circuits are reported as a resistance value < 10 Ω Ω Ω Ω . Crossed wires and broken connections between the test adapter and the terminating resistor cannot be found. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 28 The displayed test results are either for just the bus lines between the ARGUS and the test adapter in the case of cross-wires and broken connections or for the entire bus in the event of short-circuits and terminations. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 29: Select The Access Mode

    The ARGUS will return to the Main menu. TE P-P or TE P-MP Afterwards, the access and the protocol stack will be initialized in accordance with the selected setting. The ARGUS will then jump to the Main menu. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 30: Permanent Circuit

    B-channel. However, for a more revealing test of a permanent circuit, you should perform a bit error rate test. Both ends of the permanent circuit must use the same channel. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 31 In the case of a BRI access in end-to-end mode (see “Bit error test” on page 58 and on page 66 “BERT wait”), it is ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 32 BERT. Use the <TM > softkey to Start Test Manager (see Page 94). Once it is over, the ARGUS will display the results of the BERT ( see “Start BERT” on page 60 ). ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 33 If "All framed" is selected, not only both B-channels but the D-channel will also looped. Activate loopbox The ARGUS will display the channel used (B01) and the amount of time (h:min:sec) that the Loopbox has been active. Loopbox stop ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 34 >, select the ↓ desired access. The Access mode menu will open. Using the < > , select the ↓ desired Access mode (e.g. TE P-MP). Confirm the selected access mode The ARGUS will open the Status display ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 35: Bri Passive Trace/Monitor (Optional)

    Select < ABORT> : Stop recording. Select < LISTEN > : and the B-channel select dialog will open. After selecting a B- channel, it will be possible to listen to the voice data on this channel direction Network -----> User). ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 36 (e.g. FaxG3), the own number (e.g. 125670), the channel used (e.g. B01) and the destination number (e.g. 02351 901729). Display of other parameters: Sub-address (SUB), User-User-Info (UUI), DSP messages (if existent), Type of Number (T.O.N) , Numbering plan (NP). ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 37: Recorder

    After Quitting active selecting a B-channel, it will recording function. The be possible to listen to the ARGUS is then in the voice data (in the direction “Recorder” mode. Network ----> User) on this channel. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 38 The ARGUS searches all of the D-channel signals sent for a SETUP. If a SETUP is detected, the <CALL> softkey will be displayed. Use <CALL> to display the call parameters of the last SETUP received (see page 39). ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 39: Administration Of The Recorded Data

    After the data has been successfully transferred to the Flash memory contents can be deleted. Select < YES > to delete the Flash memory contents. Select < ABORT> to quit and not delete the Flash memory contents. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 40 With the < >, select Info ↓ Flash. Display information on the status Flash memory. Number of sessions stored (e.g 45) and free Flash memory in MB and percent. Use < > to return to the menu. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 41 It is not possible to stop the process of deletion! Use <ABORT> to return to the previous menu; the contents of the Flash memory will not be deleted. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 42: Operation On A Pots (Analog) Access

    Confirm the access Using the < >, select POTS ↓ terminal. The Argus behaves like a POTS (analog) terminal. Use the <CALL> softkey to setup a call (see Page 92). The ARGUS will return to the Main menu. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 43: Pots Monitor

    An incoming call will be signalled acoustically. Press the < > -Key to display additional information, if ↓ available on the access (e.g. advice of charges). Press < DEL > to clear the display. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 44 8 Select the Access Mode ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 45: Single Tests

    > to scroll through ↓ the test results Blocking enabled for outgoing calls Sperre Call forwarding type 1 enabled (continuous) AWS1 Call forwarding type 2 enabled (case by case) AWS2 Access belongs to a Closed Users Group Anschluss ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 46 9 Single Tests Advice of charge Geb.anzeige Setup call number identifier Rufnummern- - against malicious calls ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 47: Suppl.service Interrogation In Dss1

    + = suppl. service supported - = suppl. service not supported Use the < > to scroll through the test results. ↓ If you press the < > , the ARGUS will return to the ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 48 COLP and COLR will be tested. If CLIR or COLR is setup permanently, it is not possible to make a clear assessment. Can a caller directly dial in to an extension on the PBX access under test? Is the supplemental service MSN available? ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 49 Is an explicit call transfer supported by the access under test? For this test, you need the assistance of a remote subscriber, whose call number must be entered. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 50 Are sub-addresses supported on the access under test? Does the access under test support the transfer of user data? The ARGUS then uses a self call to check whether the access under test belongs to a closed user group. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 51: Suppl. Services Tests - Error Messages

    One or more 10,33,59 17,34,47 B-channels busy Wrong service 49,57,58,63 65,70,79 For further information regarding error codes:“ARGUS Error Messages” on page 144, “CAUSE-Messages – DSS1 Protocol” on page 140 and “CAUSE-Messages – 1TR6 Protocol” on page 142. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 52: Service Check

    Userspec.2 / (see “Services” on page Userspec.3 / 117.) The test runs automatically. For each service, the ARGUS will place a call to itself (to the access under test). However, the call will not be answered ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 53 – in other words, whether it is “compatible” with these services. In the test results, the second part (second +, - or *) refers to the answer from the remote exchange. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 54 (Error class B, C or E without a B-channel message) If the outgoing call is not successful, it is not possible to make a statement about an incoming call. Therefore, you will never see “- +” or “- *” on the display. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 55 Tests – Error messages” on page 53.) the Service test will be aborted. An error of any other error class will coded in decimal (in the example above 63), assigned to the respective service and then displayed. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 56: Bit Error Test

    However, if an error occurs, the test should be repeated with a measurement time of 15 minutes to achieve higher statistical precision. The access circuit is heavily distorted, if more than 10 bit errors occur within a test period of 15 minutes. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 57 A bit pattern is sent to this tester. Independent of the received bit pattern, the remote tester uses the same algorithm to generate a bit-pattern that it sends back. Therefore, both directions are tested independently. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 58: Start Bert

    > , select the ↓ service which should be used for the BERT. Confirm the service. Enter the B-channel on the keypad. If you enter an *, the ARGUS will choose any B- channel that is free. BERT start ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 59 0 -Key: Restarts the bit error test. The test time and number of bit errors will be reset. When a bit error is detected, this will be signaled brief alarm; the event that synchronisation is lost, a constant alarm will sound ((see page 127 Alarm bell)). ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 60 BERT menu. Defines the hypothetical reference connection Error Free Seconds The number of seconds in which no error occurred. ES821 Errored Seconds The number of seconds in which one or more errors occurred. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 61 3.84 bit errors (3 errors = NO (no DMs), 4 errors = OK (DM)). Loss of Synchronisation Synchronisation is lost at an error rate > or = 20% within second. absolute number synchronisation losses will be shown. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 62: Bert - Saving

    99.). If all of the records are used, the ARGUS will return to the Autom. Test dialog and request permission to overwrite the oldest test results. The ARGUS is displaying the result window. -Key Press <YES> BERT saving ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 63: Display The Saved Bert Results

    Using the < >, select the ↓ Display result. The ARGUS will first display the status of the access under test. Display the stored results Use the -Key to scroll ↓ through the results. Quit the results display. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 64: Bert Wait

    "BERT, Wait active", see Page 98. >: Calls the Test < TM Manager (Page 94) The ARGUS displays that will appear are the same as those in Chapter 9.3.1 Start BERT . ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 65: B-Channel Loop

    (e.g. 907070). -Key: Display additional ↓ information (e.g. UUS…) >: Call the Test < TM B-channel loop Manager Connection >: The ARGUS < Menu stop Operating mode returns to the main menu. B-channel LOOP still active ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 66: Test

    X.31 test number (“Saving Call Numbers” on page 129). With the entry of the X.25 access number, you can - if you wish - select a logical channel (LCN) other than the default. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 67 (in the example: 67), if there is one (see “X.31 Test – Error messages” on page 145.). If the X.31 service is not supported, the ARGUS will report "X.31 (D) n. impl.“. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 68: Manual X.31 Test

    (see speed-dialing memory Page 129). It can be edited from the keypad. Setup a X.31 connection The ARGUS will display the LCN, TEI and X.31 number (e.g. 0263110 00091258).If select <DATA>, predefined data packets will be sent. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 69 (in ASCII). The contents of the received data packet (in hexadecimal) connection will maintained until the user or the opposing end clears it. When the X.31 connection is cleared, ARGUS will automatically clear the D- channel connection. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 70: Cf Interrogation

    Security query Press < ALL > to delete all call diversions. The ARGUS will delete the displayed number in the exchange. If the call diversion cannot be cleared, the ARGUS will report: "Call diversion not changeable!". ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 71 A3k1H Audio 7 kHz A7khz Telephony 3.1 kHz Tel31 Teletext Fax Group 4 FaxG4 Video syntax based ViSyB Video Telephony ViTel Telefax Groups 2/3 FaxG3 Telephony 7 kHz Tel7 UDI 64 kBit Unknown Basic Service Unkno ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 72: Cf - Activation

    Press <DEL > to delete the digit before the cursor. Enter the number to which calls should be diverted. Setup the call diversion The ARGUS returns to the Single tests menu. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 73: Cf - Delete

    > select the ↓ type of call diversion (e.g. CFU). Under "Own number", enter the number which should no longer be diverted. Press <DEL > to delete the digit before the cursor. Delete a call diversion ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 74: Msn Interrogation (Only On A Bri With Dss1)

    Press < NEW > to repeat the MSN interrogation. Due to differences in the protocol, some exchanges do not support MSN interrogation. In this case, the ARGUS will report: MSN interrogation not possible! ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 75: Time Measuring

    The ARGUS measures three different times: Connection setup time Propagation time of the data and Transit time differential (interchannel delay) of the data in two B-channels. Time measurements on a BRI or U-Interface access are only possible in TE mode. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 76: Connection Setup Time

    L3 messages (end of connection setup). If the ARGUS cannot perform the measurement (e.g. because the call number entered was wrong or no B- channel was free) the corresponding cause will be displayed. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 77: Time Measurement: B-Channel Delay

    Perform measurement The ARGUS displays the propagation delay milliseconds bits (multiples of the time required to send a bit at 64 kBit/s). (The time for sending 1 bit at 64 kBit/s = approx. 15.26 µs.) ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 78 B- channel was free, the corresponding cause will be displayed. When it is connected to a loopbox, if the ARGUS does not receive the data back within 13 seconds, it will display the message “No LOOP”. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 79: Time Measurement: Interchannel Delay

    (multiples of the time required to send a bit at 64 kBit/s, it takes 15.26 µsec to send a bit). The measurement will be repeated in cycles. Press <ABORT> to stop the measurement. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 80 - the corresponding cause will be displayed. When it is connected to a loopbox, if the ARGUS does not receive the data back within 13 seconds, it will display the message “No LOOP”. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 81: Connection

    OSI application according to OSI / OSI X.200 7 kHz Telephony Tel.7kHz / Tel7k Video Telephony, Videotel.1 / Vid.1 first connection Video Telephony, Videotel.2 / Vid.2 second connection Additional three user-specific services (see “Services” on page 117.) ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 82 The integrated handset can be used as a phone during a telephone connection. c) When an ISDN connection is setup, pressing the number keys (0-9) or the * or # will generate and send the corresponding DTMF tones. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 83 The ARGUS displays the service (e.g. Tel.), the own number (90700), the B-channel (B02) and the number called (01191). Disconnect -Key is used to ↓ scroll though information. <TM >: to start the Test Manager (Page 94). ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 84 300 182 standard, rather in the form of the information element DISPLAY (DSP), the ARGUS will display DISPLAY message's character string. Disconnect The ARGUS displays the cause of the disconnect. (see page 90 Clearing down an ISDN connection) ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 85 -Key, the ARGUS will open the Connection/Overlap window directly regardless of the currently open menu. If you press the -Key again, you will hear the dial tone. Once you enter a call number, the connection will be setup. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 86 Enter the B-channel on the keypad. (See Overlap sending for entries) Start dialing procedure (for more displays and information see Overlap sending) Disconnect The ARGUS displays the cause of the disconnect. (see page 90 Clearing down ISDN connection) ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 87 Clearing the connection Charge information in NT mode (optional): In NT mode, the ARGUS will – for incoming calls – send advice of charges in accordance with DSS1 as units and as currency (in euro). ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 88: Clearing Down An Isdn Connection

    Norm. clearing Normal disconnect User busy The number called is busy No user respond No answer from the number called Call.time XX Call time too long Call reject The call is actively rejected ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 89 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 Appendix B and C). ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 90: Operation On A Pots (Analog) Access

    Use the < > to scroll. ↓ Press <DEL> to delete a digit. The last number dialed will always be used as the default simplified last number redial. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 91 The ARGUS signals an incoming call both audibly and on the display. If the access supports CLIP, the ARGUS will display the number of the caller (see “POTS CLIP” on page 123). press Accepting call -Key R >: Generates a FLASH < signal Disconnect ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 92: Test Manager

    ↓ Test Manager. Open the Test Manager If the ARGUS is in the Connections or Single tests menu (or in a test), the Test Manager can be opened using the 6-Key or via the <TM> softkey. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 93: Simultaneously Starting Several Tests

    Page 60 The ARGUS opens to the Test Manager. Use the < > to select ↓ Outgo.connect. The connection was started first (1/02), there connections / tests (1/02). connection uses channel 1 (B01). ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 94 Incoming call Outgoing call BERT LOOP Service Tests Suppl.serv.test Time measurement X.31 Test Interrogation Auto. Test When the Auto. Test is running resources are in use and other tests connections are possible BRI level POTS voltage ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 95 To switch to the BERT -Key Use the < > to select ↓ BERT outgoing. The ARGUS jumps to the BERT The connection is still active background, handset is still switched to the connection. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 96: Switching Between Tests

    Main menu. 11.3 Cancel All Open the Test Manager. Using the < >, select ↓ Cancel all. The ARGUS will cancel all of the currently running tests and/or current connections and then return to the Main menu. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 97: Automatic Test

    The ARGUS performs an automatic test series and displays the test results. Using the intec software, WINplus or WINanalyse, the test results can also be saved on a PC, where they can be presented in a comprehensive measurement report and printed.
  • Page 98 Use the < > -Key to select ↓ the record holding the saved test results. Press < NUMBER > to display the number of the access under test Empty records are labeled as "free“. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 99: Automatic Start Test

    > to select the ↓ service. (needed suppl.serv.test) Start test During the test series, the first three lines in the display will reflect the Single test currently being run. To interrupt the test, press < >. ABORT ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 100 Interrupt the Service check Use < > to select Stop cur. ↓ test Use < > continue the ABORT Service check The ARGUS will skip the Service check. The next single test (e.g. BERT) will be started. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 101 Service check. Interrupting a test Use < > to select Continue ↓ test. Press the < > softkey ABORT to restart the test. The ARGUS repeats the “disturbed“ single test (in the example: the Service check). ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 102: Display Results

    Display result of the next single test e.g. display Service check. Use the < > to scroll through ↓ the Single test results. If you press <CONT. >, the ARGUS will display results of the next single test. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 103: Sending The Results Of A Tests To A Pc

    In the Main menu, use the > to select Automatic ↓ < tests. Use the -Key to select the ↓ record (e.g. No. 2). Use the < > to select Test ↓ data to PC. Start transfer of data to PC ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 104: Deleting The Results Of A Test

    Use the -Key to select the ↓ record (e.g. No. 2). Use the < > to select ↓ Delete. Delete record (No. 2) For information on how to delete all records, please see on page 131 “Reset”. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 105: Sending The Results Of All Tests To A Pc

    In the Main menu, use the < > to select Automatic ↓ tests. Use the -Key to select the ↓ record. Use the < > to select All ↓ tests to PC. Start transfer of data to PC ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 106: Level Measuring

    0.9 V to 0.5 V) __ no voltage - Evaluation of the level of the feed - Type of feed: +4.25% NORM Normal feed (40V i.e. -13.75% from 41.7 V to 34.5 V) REV_ inverted phantom feed NONE no feed ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 107: Voltage Measurement On A U-Interface

    Use <++> to increase the load by one increment (the resistance is lowered) Use <--> to decrease the load by one increment (the resistance is increased) ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 108 ARGUS and the maximum permissible power (1300mW) of the U-interface must be taken into consideration. Therefore, the ARGUS will only permit the load to be switched another increment when the specified voltage will not be exceeded. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 109: Voltage Measurement On A Pots Access

    Start measurement The ARGUS will display the polarity of the 2-wire POTS line (red plug "a"; black plug "b") as well as the "on hook" and "off hook" voltage levels. Press <NEW> to repeat the measurement. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 110: L1 Status

    > to select L1 ↓ status. The ARGUS displays the status of Layer 1 or of the signal, which is currently being sent ( Info 0 ..Info 4). Press <NEW> to setup Layer 1 again (if necessary). ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 111: Configuration

    PC until it is switched off. When it is switched on again, it will not return to Trace mode. Recording: D-channel data is stored in the internal Flash memory (the "Trace" LED flashes slowly) Confirm the entry ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 112 "Trace" LED will flash at 5Hz (5 times per sec). The currently active settings will be marked in the display with an The D-channel data saved in the Flash memory can be transferred to the PC in the “Recorder” mode ((see page 39 Recorder)). ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 113: Configuration: Isdn

    Use the < > to select the ↓ setting for the protocol (e.g. Automatically). : The ARGUS will return to ISDN config. menu changing without settings. Confirm the entry The ARGUS will return to the ISDN config. menu. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 114 If it is set to Automatically, the ARGUS will only display the access number without extension or, depending on the configuration of the access in the exchange, it may not display the number called at all. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 115 BCAP, HLC and LLC in hexadecimal. To do so, use the keypad and the < A . . F > softkey (e.g. to enter a "C", press the softkey three times; for a "F", press it six times). ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 116 A destination number can be entered, Destination which the ARGUS will use for MSN interrogation (default: 0043). Entry of the CUG index, which the CUG Index ARGUS should use when testing the CUG (Closed User Group) service. Default: 148 ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 117: Configuration: Bert

    BERT. Delete digit <DEL>: before the cursor : The ARGUS < ABORT> returns to the BERT config. menu without changing the settings. Confirm entry The ARGUS will return to the BERT config. menu. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 118 OK. The HRX setting HRX value (Hypothetical Reference Connections, see the ITU-T G.821): Using the keypad, you can enter a value ranging from 0 to 100 %. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 119 To move the cursor right or left, use the -Keys. ↑ ↓ <DEL>: Set the digit in front of the cursor to 0 Saving the bit pattern ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 120: Configuration: Pots

    >: The ARGUS will < return to the POTS config. menu without making any changes. Confirm selection Settings on a POTS access: Display on Comment ARGUS Selection of the dialing mode: Analog dial DTMF or pulse dialing mode ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 121 In the range 300 - 1000ms in 100ms increments When the upper limit is reached (1000ms), the softkey < > will ↑ automatically change to a < > and ↓ vice versa when the lower limit (40ms) is reached. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 122 In the range 300 - 1000ms: 100ms increments When the upper limit is reached (1000ms), the softkey < > will ↑ automatically change to a < > and ↓ vice versa when the lower limit (40ms) is reached. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 123: Configuration: X.31

    Entry (from the keypad) of the TEIs to be used in the X.31 test. If you enter **, the ARGUS will automatically select a TEI in the X.31 test. Entry (from the keypad) of the LCN to be used in the X.31 test. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 124: Configuration: Argus

    >, select a ↓ setting (e.g. Menu language). Use the < > to select a ↓ language (e.g. Deutsch). >: The ARGUS will < return to the Device config. menu without making any changes. Confirm selection ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 125 (in this order): power supply, network accumulators. On some accesses, powering the ARGUS from the BRI line may lead to trouble. Therefore, you can switch off the option for feed from the BRI network. (setting: "no line power“) ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 126 If you select "Accu", the ARGUS will display the current level of charge of accumulators (rechargeable batteries). To enable a software option (e.g. Software additional functions), you must first option enter a software key via the keypad. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 127: Saving Call Numbers

    For outgoing calls, the ARGUS uses the entire call number (without #) as the number called (CDPN or DAD) and, for the calling number (DSS1-CGPN or 1TR6-OAD), only the number after the #, in other words the extension. A "#" at the ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 128 02351/9970-45 is entered as 023519970#45 If the “# “ is at the end of a number, when the number is later dialed it will be done without CGPN or OAD. This is important for some PBXs. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 129: Reset

    A-Law DTMF / Keypad DTMF Destination MSN 0043 CUG Index POTS POTS dialing mode DTMF POTS CLIP POTS FLASH time 80 ms DTMF parameter 80ms/80ms/0dB X.31 ** (automatically) Device parameters Menu language depending on country version ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 130 Feed only normal Battery type Power pack In the Main menu, use the < > ↓ Select Configuration. Open Configuration menu Use the < > to select ↓ Reset. Security query Reset to the default values ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 131: Accu Servicing

    If you press and hold the power switch, the ARGUS will switch before accumulators are recharged. Otherwise, the ARGUS will switch itself off automatically as soon as the accumulators are recharged. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 132: Manual Accumulator Servicing

    The ARGUS will display the level of the charge and the voltage while charging the accumulators. Discharging accumulators The accumulators will first be fully discharged and then - after a brief pause - automatically recharged. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 133: Testing Features With The Keypad

    Speed-dial number 4 #*#67# Code for querying CFB (interrogation) Speed-dial number 5 #*#21# Code for querying CFU (interrogation) Speed-dial number 6 #*#61# Code querying CFNR(interrogation) Speed-dial number 7 free Speed-dial number 8 free Speed-dial number 9 free ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 134 17 Testing Features with the Keypad ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 135: Appendix

    Suppress display of the caller’s number Connected Line Identification Presentation COLP Display the number of the party called Connected Line Identification Restriction COLR Suppress the display of the number of the party with whom one is connected CONNect Message CONN ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 136 Multiple Subscriber Number Network Specific Facilities Network Termination Origination Address (1TR6) Protocol Discriminator RELease Message RELease ACKnowledge Message REL ACK RELease COMPLete Message REL COMPL Sending Complete Indication Service Indicator (1TR6) Sub-addressing / Sub-addressing is possible ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 137 18 Appendix SUSPend Message SUSP TErminal, Terminal Equipment Terminal Endpoint Identifier Terminal Portability Moving the terminal on the bus User-to-User Signalling Transfer of user data ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 138: B) Cause-Messages - Dss1 Protocol

    Requested facility not subscribed Requested service attribute is not subscribed Bearer capability not authorized The requested bearer capability is not enabled Bearer capability not presently The requested bearer capability available is not currently available ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 139 Message not compatible with call Message not valid in this state phase 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 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 140: C) Cause-Messages - 1Tr6 Protocol

    SETUP or the subscriber call was disconnected, it is assumed that someone is present (Time-out for ringing T3AA). User busy Subscriber-B is busy Incoming calls barred Subscriber-B has blocked incoming calls or the requested service is not supported by Subscriber-B. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 141 The cause is given in the message CON CON. Length entry (=0) Normal disconnect (e.g., in REL as answer to a DISC from subscriber or a change of service in a DISC): Command to the terminal to release the B-channel. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

  • Page 142: D) Argus Error Messages

    (call waiting). Therefore, it was not possible to accept the call and test. ARGUS A call number was entered. ARGUS Internal error ARGUS Network did not confirm acceptance of the call (CONN sent, no CONN_ACK received from network) ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 143 It was not possible to determine an internal or external cause. Origin: Layer 2 could not be setup or remote end does not support X.31 ARGUS X.31 Layer 3 test was not performed. The 65535 error can only occur in a test log. ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...
  • Page 144 18 Appendix X.31 Diagnostic (only for a cause less than 256) Network See ISO 8208: 1987(E) 0 to 255 Figure 14A page 121 Figure 14B page 123 et seq. And/or CCITT Recommendation X.25, Annex E ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT...

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