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CTC Union FMUX-01 User Manual

CTC Union FMUX-01 User Manual

Fiber optical multiplexer, standalne / rack type, 4. 8. 12 or 16 channel
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  • Page 3 The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice. TRADEMARKS Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. HyperTerminal™ is a registered trademark of Hilgraeve Inc. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 However, as of this printing date, many features such as SNMP, Datacom Port Cards, and Ethernet Bridge Port Card were still under development. Please check CTC Union's website for any updated manual or contact us by E- mail at info@ctcu.com. Please address any comments for improving this manual or to point out omissions or errors to marketing@ctcu.com.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction …………………………………………... 1-1 1.1 General …………………………………………………….. 1-1 1.2 Functional Description ……………………………………. 1-1 1.3 Technical Specifications …………………………………... 1-4 1.4 E1 Signal Structure ……………………………………….. 1-8 1.5 T1 Signal Structure ……………………………………….. 1-8 1.6 Applications / Capabilities …………………………………1-9 Chapter 2. Port Card Overview …………………………………...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Chapter 4. Operation ………………………………………..…..4-1 4.1 Introduction …………………………………………...…... 4-1 4.2 LCD Menu Operation ……………………………….……. 4-1 4.3 Terminal Mode Operation ……..…………….………...…. 4-4 Chapter 5. Loop Back Testing ……………………………...…… 5-1 5.1 General …………………………………………………….. 5-1 5.2 Loop Back Modes ………………………………………….. 5-1 Chapter 6.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 General Thank you for choosing the Fiber Multiplexer. If you would like to skip right to the installation and configuration of the Multiplexer, proceed to Chapters 3 and 4. The MULTIPLEXER UNIT is a 1U (1.75") high standalone or 19" rack mountable E1/T1/Data/LAN Bridge multiplexer over fiber link, built upon a highly modular design.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1. Introduction The 4-CHANNEL T1 Port Card provides four RJ-45 (100 Ohm balanced) connectors for T1(DS1) Line interface connections and supports four separate T1 (DS1) channels at a transmission rate of 1544Kbps (transparent unframed T1) each. The 4-CHANNEL Data Port Card provides four standard nx56/nx64Kbps, up to 2048Kbps for V.35 (or X.21, RS-530, RS-449, RS-232) DCE ports on MB34 (DB15, DB25, DB37, DB25) female or male connectors (required adapter cables optional) for direct connection to terminal equipment.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1. Introduction The MULTIPLEXER UNIT also includes the ability to do in-band remote configuration. Once the fiber optic link has been established, the remote unit may be configured or status checked from the local unit using any of the available management options.

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    Chapter 1. Introduction 1.3 Technical Specifications E1 Link Framing Unframed (transparent) Bit Rate 2.048 Mbps Line Code HDB3 Line Impedance Unbalanced 75 ohms (BNC) Balanced 120 ohms (RJ-45) Receiver sensitivity -20dB "Pulse" Amplitude Nominal 2.37V±10% for 75 ohms Nominal 3.00V±10% for 120 ohms ±0.3V "Zero"...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1. Introduction Data Port Channels Interface Types V.35 X.21 RS-530/V.36 RS-449 RS-232 Interface Connectors (provided by adapter cables) V.35 Interface 34 pin, Female or Male X.21 Interface 15 pin, D-type Female or Male RS-530 Interface 25 pin, D-type Female or Male RS-449 Interface 37 pin, D-type Female or Male RS-232 Interface...
  • Page 12 Chapter 1. Introduction LED Indicators Power 1 Green Power Module 1 active Power 2 Green Power Module 2 active Optical 1 Off = off On = working (ALS is off) On = working & linked (ALS is set Auto) Blinking = working & not linked (If ALS is disabled, then the not linked condition will not be indicated by a blinking LED) Optical 2...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1. Introduction Optical Specifications (redundant fiber has identical specifications as primary) Standard Types WDM Types* Type Distance (Km) 20(A)* 20(B)* 40(A)* 40(B)* Tx:1310 Tx:1550 Tx:1310 Tx:1550 Wavelength 1310 1310 1310 1310 1550 Rx:1550 Rx:1310 Rx:1550 Rx:1310 (nm) <10 <10 <10 <10 <10...

  • Page 14: E1 Signal Structure

    Chapter 1. Introduction 1.4 E1 Signal Structure E1 link line rate The E1 line operates at a nominal rate of 2.048Mbps. E1 link line coding The basic E1 line signal is coded using either the Alternate Mark Inversion (AMI) or HDB3 rule.

  • Page 15: Applications / Capabilities

    Chapter 1. Introduction The 4-CHANNEL T1 Port Card supports two T1 line codes: AMI coding. B8ZS coding. The 4-CHANNEL T1 Port Card supports only transparent unframed format. 1.6 Applications / Capabilities In the following example, the MULTIPLEXER UNIT utilizes an optical fiber connection between a pair of units to provide 4, 8, 12 or 16 channels of E1, T1, Datacom, or 1 to 4 channels of Ethernet Bridge between the units.
  • Page 16 Chapter 1. Introduction This page left blank intentionally. 1-10 Multiplexer Unit : Apr 2003...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Port Card Overview

    Chapter 2. Port Card Overview 2.1 Introduction This chapter provides brief descriptive over-view of the available 4-Channel Port card options. Detailed specifications are in Chapter 1, while removal and replacement procedures are detailed in Chapter 3. Unit configuration is all covered in Chapter 4. The cards are NOT designed to be "hot"...

  • Page 18: Data I/F Module Overview

    Chapter 2. Port Card Overview Ext Clk 1. Rx - (RRing) 2. Rx + (RTip) Figure 2-1. External Clock Connector 2.6 4 x Data I/F Module Overview The 4 x Data 4-Channel Port Cards for the MULTIPLEXER UNIT are modular PCAs which slide into the MULTIPLEXER UNIT chassis and provide four completely independent Data (V.35, X.21, RS-530, RS-449, or RS-232) interfaces.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2. Port Card Overview When the MULTIPLEXER UNIT is ordered with an V35 Port Card option, a 4- CHANNEL V.35 Card and adapter cable are supplied with each MB34 wired according to the following table. Signal MB34 V.35 Direction Description Function PIN#...
  • Page 20 Chapter 2. Port Card Overview When the MULTIPLEXER UNIT is ordered with an RS449 Port Card option, a 4- CHANNEL RS-449 Card and adapter cable are supplied with each DB37 wired according to the following table. SIGNAL DB37 RS-449 Direction DESCRIPTION FUNCTION CIRCUIT...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2. Port Card Overview When the MULTIPLEXER UNIT is ordered with an RS530 Port Card option, a 4- CHANNEL RS-530 Card and adapter cable are supplied with each DB25 wired according to the following table. SIGNAL DB25 CIRCUIT DIRECTION DESCRIPTION Function ↔...
  • Page 22 Chapter 2. Port Card Overview When the MULTIPLEXER UNIT is ordered with an RS232 Port Card option, a 4- CHANNEL RS-232 Card and adapter cable are supplied with each DB25 wired according to the following table. Signal DB25 Circuit Direction Description Function Protective...

  • Page 23: Ethernet Bridge Module Overview

    Chapter 2. Port Card Overview 2.7 Ethernet Bridge Module Overview When the MULTIPLEXER UNIT is ordered with an ET100 Port Card option, a Single-Channel Bridge Port Card is supplied. Complete bridging functions are provided. BRIDGE FEATURES 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, Full Duplex or Half Duplex HP Auto-MDIX, detects and corrects crossed cables IEEE 802.3x flow control Real-time filtering with 256 address tables...
  • Page 24 Chapter 2. Port Card Overview Duplex: The original specifications for Ethernet did not allow any bi-directional transmissions. The Ethernet operated in a half duplex mode. Modern Ethernet has the ability to operate in Full duplex mode which essentially doubles the throughput from 10Mbps to 20Mbps on 10Base-T or from 100Mbps to 200Mbps on 100Base-TX.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Installation

    Chapter 3. Installation 3.1 General This chapter explains in detail the requirements and procedures for the installation of the MULTIPLEXER UNIT Standalone/Rack Mount Fiber Optical Multiplexer. 3.2 Site Preparation Install the MULTIPLEXER UNIT within reach of an easily accessible grounded AC outlet.

  • Page 26: Electrical Installation

    Chapter 3. Installation 3.4 Electrical Installation 3-4-1. Power connection For a model with AC power supply, AC power (90~250VAC) is supplied to the MULTIPLEXER UNIT through a standard IEC 3-prong receptacle, located on the rear of the chassis. For a model with DC power supply, DC –48V (20~60VDC) is connected to the terminal block, observing the proper polarity.
  • Page 27 Chapter 3. Installation 3-4-2. Rear and Front panel connectors All 4-Channel Port Cards install into the rear of the MULTIPLEXER UNIT. The back plane provides both DC power to the 4-CHANNEL Port interface cards and routes signals from the cards to the multiplexing circuitry. From here, the multiplexed signal is sent to the Fiber Interface module installed in the front panel.

  • Page 28: Removal/Replacement Procedures

    Chapter 3. Installation 3.5 Removal/Replacement Procedures 3-5-1. Optical Module Removal / Replacement ****CAUTION**** All removal/replacement procedures must be done with all power sources disconnected. The optical interface is installed into the front of the MULTIPLEXER UNIT. The front plane of the internal mainboard provides both DC power to the optical interface card and routes signals from the card to the multiplexing/de- multiplexing circuitry.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3. Installation 3-5-2 Channel Port I/F Module Removal / Replacement All 4-Channel Port Cards install into the rear of the MULTIPLEXER UNIT. The channel connector is held by two "thumb" screws. Loosen both thumb screws (use a flat blade screwdriver if they are too tight), then remove the connector adapter by gently pulling straight back.
  • Page 30 Chapter 3. Installation 3-5-3 Top cover Removal / Replacement for internal access Normally, there is no need to remove the cover of the unit. All interface cards can be removed and replaced without the need to access the internal portion of the MULTIPLEXER UNIT.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3. Installation 3-5-4 External Clock Feature Removal / Replacement ***CAUTION*** This procedure should only be performed by qualified service personnel. In addition, all power connections must be removed before attempting to open the case. 1. If the unit is installed in a rack, it must be removed. 2.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3. Installation 3-5-5 SNMP Feature Removal / Replacement ***CAUTION*** This procedure should only be performed by qualified service personnel. In addition, all power connections must be removed before attempting to open the case. 1. If the unit is installed in a rack, it must be removed. 2.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4. Operation

    Chapter 4. Operation 4.1 Introduction This chapter will go into the details of the specific configuration and operation of the MULTIPLEXER UNIT. Broken into two parts, the first part outlines the procedures and functions when using the integral LCD display with push-button menu keys. The second section will outline the operation when using a VT-100 terminal connected to the RS-232 Console port.
  • Page 34 Chapter 4. Operation ƒ „ P O R T 1 - E 1 1 2 0 C O N F I G Entering this menu allows configuration of the Port Card installed in the Port 1 slot. For the E1 card, the "in service state", Line Code and Loop back functions can be set for each of 4 channels.
  • Page 35 Chapter 4. Operation The following is a breakdown of the menu system for the Multiplexer Unit (LCD). Power on self test ADMINISTRATION [Arrow] (login to remote) [ENTER] (enter local configuration) [ESC] Firmware version Local / Remote top menu Menu Item Parameter Settings [display] SYSTEM CONFIG [ESC]...

  • Page 36: Terminal Mode Operation

    Chapter 4. Operation 4.3 Terminal Mode Operation The MULTIPLEXER UNIT Control Port (labeled RS-232 CONSOLE on the front panel) is a console terminal port designed to facilitate setup of all parameters through the use of a standard text based terminal or any terminal emulation program running on a Personal Computer.
  • Page 37 Ver 1.12 **** **** **** ******************************************** Logout Display FMUX-01 Status Define System Parameter Alarm Buffer Display Performance Display ACO ( Alarm Cut-Off ) Please select the item number. Note that the upper left corner will display the word "LOCAL" in inverse text, indicating that the Terminal Mode connection is to the local unit and not the remote unit.
  • Page 38 Chapter 4. Operation Press "1" to enter the System Configuration menu. LOCAL <<< System Parameter >>> External Clock [ N/A ] Save User Setting Load Default Setting Load User Setting Modify Password Alarm Relay Both Please select the item or <ESC> to previous menu. From this menu the (1) External Clock source may be selected OFF, or if option is installed, it may be selected for E1 PCM, E1 TTL, T1 PCM, T1 TTL or to X'TAL (crystal) mode.
  • Page 39 Chapter 4. Operation LOCAL <<< Define Optical >>> Optical 1 [ Work ] Optical 2 [ Standby ] [ Auto Loopback [ OFF Please select the item or <ESC> to previous menu. The functions in this menu allow configuration of the Optical Card as follows: Optical 1 set to working mode or Off Optical 2 set to Standby mode or Disabled ALS (Auto Laser Shutoff) set to Auto or Disabled...
  • Page 40 Chapter 4. Operation To modify the Loopback status press "3" LOCAL <<< Define Port 1 Parameter >>> Ch A Ch B Ch C Ch D Service Line Code HDB3 HDB3 HDB3 HDB3 Loopback ============================================================ [ Loopback ] LLB (Local Loopback) NELLB (Near End Local Loopback) RLB (Remote Loopback) RRLB (Request Remote Loopback)
  • Page 41 Chapter 4. Operation LOCAL <<< Define Port 2 Parameter >>> Ch A Ch B Ch C Ch D Service Line Code HDB3 HDB3 HDB3 HDB3 Loopback Please select Function 1 ~ 3 or <ESC> to previous menu. To modify the Loopback status press "3" LOCAL <<<...
  • Page 42 Chapter 4. Operation If we <ESC> back to the "Define System" menu we can configure the card in Port 3 by pressing "5". The following will be displayed. Here is the example for the T1 4-channel module. (100Ω) LOCAL <<< Define Port 3 Parameter >>> Ch A Ch B Ch C...
  • Page 43 Chapter 4. Operation [ Loopback ] LLB (Local Loopback) NELLB (Near End Local Loopback) RLB (Remote Loopback) RRLB (Request Remote Loopback) Please select the item or <ESC> to previous menu. Notice that "ch A" is highlighted, indicating it is the selected channel. Choose the desired loopback mode from the menu shown or press <ESC>...
  • Page 44 Chapter 4. Operation For example to modify the Code Violation threshold, press "1". LOCAL <<< Define Alarm Threshold >>> (Code Violation) [ 255 (Error Seconds) [ 900 Sec. ] SES (Severely Error Seconds)[ 900 Sec. ] UAS (Unavailable Seconds) [ 900 Sec. ] ============================================================ <<<...
  • Page 45 Chapter 4. Operation <<< FMUX UNIT SYSTEM STATUS >>> 11:27:24 PORT 1 PORT 2 PORT 3 PORT 4 Optic | 1A 1B 1C 1D 2A 2B 2C 2D 3A 3B 3C 3D 4A 4B 4C 4D O1 O2 P1 P2 --- LOCAL --------+------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----+------ Service Status S |v...
  • Page 46 Chapter 4. Operation The Alarm Buffer can be cleared by pressing the "c" key. Note that each entry in the buffer is "time stamped" with the actual time of occurrence. So it is important to properly set the Date & Time as described previously.

  • Page 47: Chapter 5. Loop Back Testing

    Chapter 5. Loop Back Testing 5.1 General In this chapter we shall explain the functioning of the loop back modes available in the MULTIPLEXER UNIT. As of printing of this manual (F/W ver. 1.03) the loop back modes available include Local, Remote, and Remote Request Loop Backs for the Optical interface and the secondary Optical interface (if redundant) as well as Local Loop Back, Near End Loop Back, Remote Loop Back, and Request Remote Loop Back for the E1 and T1 4-Channel Port Cards.
  • Page 48 Chapter 5. Loop Back Testing E1/T1 4-Channel Port Card Loop Back * LLB (T1/E1 local loop back) near end (NE) far end (FE) * NELLB (near end local loop back) near end (NE) far end (FE) * RLB (T1/E1 remote loop back) near end (NE) far end (FE) * RRLB (request T1/E1 remote loop back)

  • Page 49: Chapter 6. Snmp Operation

    Chapter 6. SNMP Operation 6.1 General The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is one of many protocols in the Internet Protocol (IP) suite. SNMP is the protocol recommended specifically for the exchange of management information between hosts residing on IP networks. Network management allows you to monitor and control network devices remotely using conventional computer network technology.

  • Page 50: Management Information Base

    Under the private enterprise-specific branch of MIB's, each enterprise (manufacturer) can be assigned a number, which is its enterprise number. The assigned number designates the top of an enterprise-specific sub-tree of non-standard MIB's. Within this context, CTC Union has been assigned the enterprise number 4756. FMUX-01Mar 2003...

  • Page 51: Snmp Communities

    Chapter 6. SNMP Operation Under this scheme, the path to CTC Union's Enterprise branch would be: iso(1).org(3).dod(6).internet(1).private(4).enterprises(1).ctcu(4756) Enterprise-specific MIB's are published and distributed by their creators, who are responsible for their contents. Specific information regarding the CTC Union's sub-tree are available from CTC Union's Research and Development Division.
  • Page 52 Ver 1.12 **** **** **** ******************************************** Logout Display FMUX-01 Status Define System Parameter Alarm Buffer Display Performance Display ACO ( Alarm Cut-Off ) Please select the item number. Note that the upper left corner will display the word "LOCAL" in inverse text, indicating that the Terminal Mode connection is to the local unit and not the remote unit.
  • Page 53 Chapter 6. SNMP Operation Press "9" to enter the SNMP Card Configuration menu. LOCAL <<< SNMP Card Config >>> 1. SNMP Agent Config 2. Manager Config 3. TFTP and Flash 4. Save and Restart Please select the item or <ESC> to previous menu. Under item 1, "Agent Config", the parameters for the local SNMP agent (the internal SNMP card) can be configured.
  • Page 54 Chapter 6. SNMP Operation LOCAL <<< Manager Config >>> 1. Access IP #1 0] [community string] [trap] 2. Access IP #2 0] [community string] [trap] 3. Access IP #3 0] [community string] [trap] 4. Access IP #4 0] [community string] [trap] 5.

  • Page 55: Notes

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  • Page 57 Technical Inquiry Form MODEL No.: FMUX01 Please fill in the configuration settings with 'ü' marks into the following table. Send it to us by fax, and we will reply to you immediately. Firmware Version: _____________________ FPGA Version: ____________________ (Press the ESC key from the 'SYSTEM CONFIG' display on the LCD.) Installed Options (if any) External Clock Card SNMP Card...

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