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Meridian 1
Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface
Description, installation, and maintenance
Document Number: 553-3001-022
Document Release: Standard 3.00
Date: April 2000
Year Publish FCC TM
Copyright ©1996-2000 Nortel Networks
All Rights Reserved
Printed in Canada
Information is subject to change without notice. Nortel Networks reserves the right to make changes in design
or components as progress in engineering and manufacturing may warrant. 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, and the
radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at their own expense.
SL-1 and Meridian 1 are trademarks of Nortel Networks.
Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface Description, installation, and maintenance

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  • Page 1 All Rights Reserved Printed in Canada Information is subject to change without notice. Nortel Networks reserves the right to make changes in design or components as progress in engineering and manufacturing may warrant. 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, and the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada.
  • Page 3 Page 3 of 176 Revision history April 2000 Standard 3.00. This is a global document and is up-issued for X11 Release 25.0x. Document changes include removal of: redundant content; references to equipment types except Options 11C, 51C, 61C, and 81C; and references to previous software releases.
  • Page 4 Page 4 of 176 553-3001-022 Standard 3.00 April 2000...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Preinstallation preparation ........Meridian 1 and fiber-optic equipment installation ....
  • Page 6 Page 6 of 176 Contents Diagnostic tools ......... . Remote IPE fault isolation and correction .

  • Page 7: About This Document

    Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface equipment at Meridian 1 and Remote IPE sites, and how to configure the system using the Man-Machine Interface (MMI) terminal. describes how to perform functional tests to verify that Acceptance testing the installed Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units are operating correctly.
  • Page 8 This document provides detailed information on how to install, configure, and maintain the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface equipment. However, it also refers to various Meridian 1 NTPs that contain additional information, which may be required when installing and maintaining the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface and Remote IPE equipment as an integral part of the Meridian 1 system.

  • Page 9: Product Description

    The Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface is compatible with Meridian 1 system Options 51C, 61C, and 81C. Subscriber connections at local Meridian 1 IPE modules are the same as the Remote IPE modules. The subscriber functions and features at the Meridian 1 are also the same as for the Remote IPE site.

  • Page 10: System Description

    Page 10 of 176 Product description Figure 1 illustrates the Meridian 1 system and the application of the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface and the fiber-optic link to connect the Remote IPE site with the Meridian 1 local site. Figure 1...
  • Page 11 IPE modules at a remote site and connect them to an existing Meridian 1 system using a pair of Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units; one at the local Meridian 1 site and another at the Remote IPE site. These two Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units are connected by a fiber-optic link at a distance of up to 15 miles over a single-mode optical fiber.
  • Page 12 Table 1 shows how the superloop connections can be configured and which option Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface should be used to connect Meridian 1 to the Remote IPE site. The superloop configuration you select will depend on the traffic requirements at the remote site. If non-blocking is required, three or four superloops for each fully equipped Remote IPE module may be required.
  • Page 13 J1 and J2 to the Remote IPE backplane connectors SL0 through SL3. Internal cables connect J1 and J2 to the network I/O panel at the Meridian 1 local site and similarly, internal cables connect SL0-SL3 backplane connectors to the Remote IPE I/O panel. From these I/O panels, the external cables connect to the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units.
  • Page 14 Meridian 1 equipment not specifically design to support the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface and the fiber-optic link. Table 2 Equipment required to link Meridian 1 to Remote IPE sites (Part 1 of 3) Component Description A0634488 Fiber Supports single-mode fiber-optic link for four Remote Multi–IPE...
  • Page 15 Product description Page 15 of 176 Table 2 Equipment required to link Meridian 1 to Remote IPE sites (Part 2 of 3) Component Description A0634495 Local A 30 foot shielded cable connects the local Fiber Remote Meridian 1 network I/O panel 24-pin Centronics...
  • Page 16 Page 16 of 176 Product description Table 2 Equipment required to link Meridian 1 to Remote IPE sites (Part 3 of 3) Component Description NT7R66BA MMI This is a 32-foot DB-9 female to DB-25 male Cable cable. Connect the MMI terminal to the DB-9 male MAINT port on the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit.
  • Page 17 Product description Page 17 of 176 Figure 2 illustrates Meridian 1 and Remote IPE equipment linked with fiber-optic cable over Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units. Connections between Meridian 1 and Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units depend on the number of superloops projected over the fiber-optic link to the Remote IPE modules at one or more remote sites.
  • Page 18 ST-type fiber-optic connectors and the alarm and power LED indicators. At the rear of the unit an I/O panel contains connectors that connect the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit to the Meridian 1 and the Remote IPE I/O panel connectors.
  • Page 19 Product description Page 19 of 176 Figure 3 illustrates the front view of the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit. It shows primary and redundant fiber-optic connectors to support a redundant fiber-optic link. It also shows the power and alarm indicator LEDs. The ejector tabs are used to eject the card.
  • Page 20 553-7121 The Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface I/O panel connectors interface with the Meridian 1 and Remote IPE equipment over copper cables. The SDI and the MAINT connectors can also be used to daisy-chain multiple Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units to provide common MMI terminal and SDI connections for all Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units in the chain.
  • Page 21 Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface I/O panel connectors Connector Name Connector Type Connector Function DB-9 female Connects to the SDI port in Meridian 1 or in a daisy-chain, to the MAINT connector of the preceding Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit. MAINT DB-9 male...
  • Page 22 Since this is a bidirectional link, the communication and signaling information flows from Meridian 1 to the Remote IPE site and form the Remote IPE site to Meridian 1. To enhance the transmission reliability, the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface can be equipped with a redundant fiber-optic link, which is automatically selected to carry traffic if the primary fiber-optic link fails.
  • Page 23 A redundant fiber-optic link is optionally available on the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface to provide greater transmission reliability between Meridian 1 and the Remote IPE sites. The Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface automatically transfers the communication to the redundant link when the primary link fails.
  • Page 24 Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface to an SDI card in the Meridian 1 system. An MMI terminal at the Meridian 1 local site or at a Remote IPE site can access the system through this SDI port at the Meridian 1 site and perform configuration, maintenance, and test functions of the Meridian 1 system.
  • Page 25 The SDI port of the first Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface in the daisy-chain can be optionally connected to an SDI port on the SDI card in Meridian 1. The MAINT port in the last Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface in the daisy-chain is connected to the MMI terminal.
  • Page 26 Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface for transmission of power and temperature status from the Remote IPE to the Meridian 1 over the fiber-optic link. If multiple Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units are co-located at the local...
  • Page 27 Product description Page 27 of 176 When the fiber-optic link fails or the superloop shows an error condition, a normally open alarm relay contact will close activating an alarm, an LED is lit at each end of the fiber-optic link, an error report is displayed on the maintenance terminal at each end of the link, and an entry is made in the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface system alarm log indicating time, date, location, and type of alarm.
  • Page 28 Page 28 of 176 Product description Card-LAN interface The Card-LAN is a 19.2 kbps asynchronous interface. It is used to poll peripheral equipment lines and communicate over the fiber-optic link to transmit maintenance messages between the Superloop Network card and the Peripheral Controller.
  • Page 29 Page 29 of 176 Figure 5 illustrates the external alarm inputs at the remote Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface location and the corresponding alarm outputs at the local Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface connected to Meridian 1. Figure 5 External alarm inputs and outputs...
  • Page 30 Page 30 of 176 Product description — Yellow Alarm LED. Indicates a far-end alarm condition. This alarm LED is activated by a far-end fault condition (when the Red Alarm LED is activated at the far-end). — Maintenance In Progress LED. Indicates that a function in the fiber-optic link or one or more superloops have been disabled using maintenance commands.

  • Page 31: Engineering Guidelines

    Meridian 1 physical capacity depends on the system’s configuration and size. System options 51C, 61C, and 81C are designed to provide port capacities from tens to thousands of ports. These ports are normally local to Meridian 1, however, by implementing Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface, many of these ports can be located at one or more remote sites.
  • Page 32 A fiber-optic link can be constructed using single-mode or multi-mode fiber-optic cables. The type of fibers you select will depend on various factors: — distance between Meridian 1 and the Remote IPE site — possible existence of a fiber-optic link you wish to use for this application —...
  • Page 33 Product description Page 33 of 176 Table 4 shows the transmit and receive signal power level at the signal source and the signal destination. The receive circuit on the electro-optical interface will detect a signal at a level as low as –30 dBm. Table 4 Fiber-optic transmit and receive signal levels Transmitted power...
  • Page 34 Page 34 of 176 Product description Table 5 shows an example of different fiber-optic link components and the total signal attenuation for a 10 km link of 10.2 dB for a high quality single-mode fiber. Table 5 Example of fiber-optic link components and their attenuation factors Total Attenuation Component...
  • Page 35 Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface and, if it will, at what distance from Meridian 1. The distance of the link can be determined by finding a point of the fiber-optic link where the signal loss is less than 15 dB for a given transmission rate over a single-mode fiber and less than 10 dB for the multi-mode fiber.
  • Page 36 Page 36 of 176 Product description Calculations: dB loss = (5km) x (1.5 dB per km) + (4 splices) x (0.5 dB per splice) dB loss = 7.5 dB + 2.0 dB = 9.5 dB Safety margin = 10 dB - 9.5 dB = 0.5 dB Example 2 - High quality multi-mode fiber-optic cable and splices High quality multi-mode fiber-optic cable provides a loss of 1.0 dB per km.
  • Page 37 (one superloop) will support seven or eight 16-port line cards. Each additional line card in the IPE module increases call blocking under high traffic conditions. Refer to Meridian 1 system engineering (553-3001-151) to calculate traffic. Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface Description, installation, and maintenance...
  • Page 38 IPE modules to support an additional ports. Each IPE module requires a Peripheral Controller card at the remote site and a corresponding one to four Superloop Network cards at the local Meridian 1 site.
  • Page 39 A DC power source for the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit is a -48 V also used by the Meridian 1 system or the Remote IPE column. This source is usually available if the system is DC-powered or has a DC backup power source.
  • Page 40 Page 40 of 176 Product description 553-3001-022 Standard 3.00 April 2000...

  • Page 41: Installation And Configuration

    Installation and configuration This chapter describes the installation of the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit as a part of a fiber-optic link connecting Meridian 1 to its Remote IPE modules at distances of up to 15 kilometers. It explains how to prepare the site and check the equipment before installing it and how to configure it to the specific traffic requirements.
  • Page 42 I/O panel. To identify an empty network card slot, refer to: • Table 7, “Meridian 1 modules supporting Superloop Network cards,” on page 49, • “Installing the Superloop Network card” on page 50 to install the card into its designated card slot, and •...

  • Page 43: Installation Overview

    Meridian 1 system installation procedures (553-3001-210). It provides the information on how to install, verify, and maintain the Meridian 1 system. Adding one or more Remote IPE sites to a Meridian 1 system is treated as a straightforward system expansion, that is, the system should be fully operational before the Remote IPE equipment is installed and connected to Meridian 1.
  • Page 44 — Connecting the fiber-optic link to the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface at the Meridian 1 site and the Remote IPE site — Selecting the Meridian 1 Superloop Network cards for connection to the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface Installation procedures include: —...

  • Page 45: Preinstallation Preparation

    When preparing a site, you must address environmental, structural, and electrical factors. These factors must be considered for the entire system, that is, Meridian 1 and Remote IPE sites. This information is available in: — Meridian 1 installation planning (553-3001-120) —...
  • Page 46 If the fiber-optic link already exists, check its fiber-optic link characteristics and the end-to-end loss to determine if the link can support a Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units and, if it can, at what distance between Meridian 1 and the Remote IPE.
  • Page 47 Page 47 of 176 To connect the fiber-optic link to the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface ST optical connectors at Meridian 1 (local) site and the Remote IPE (remote) site, the link fibers must be terminated with ST-type optical connectors. CAUTION...
  • Page 48 To install the Superloop Network card that supports the Remote IPE application, you must first determine its card slot. The position of the Superloop Network card in Meridian 1 depends on the Meridian 1 system option installed at the local site. The system option determines in what type of module the card will be housed.

  • Page 49: Meridian 1 And Fiber-Optic Equipment Installation

    To complete the installation of the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface that links Meridian 1 to the Remote IPE equipment, you must: — Install and verify the operation of the Meridian 1 system, if it is not already installed and operating correctly.
  • Page 50 Page 50 of 176 Installation and configuration If a new Meridian 1 system is configured with Remote IPE facilities, the system will normally be assembled at the factory with cards already installed including the Superloop Network cards selected to support the Remote IPE sites over a fiber-optic link.
  • Page 51 Installation and configuration Page 51 of 176 In a new Meridian 1 system with Remote IPE, these cables are normally installed in the factory, however, for an existing Meridian 1 system that is being expanded using the Remote IPE, these cables must be installed at the site.
  • Page 52 Page 52 of 176 Installation and configuration Table 8 lists functions controlled by dip-switches S1 and S2. It also shows how to set these switched to configure the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface. Table 8 Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface configuration Switch and Function Selection Switch Setting Position...
  • Page 53 Installation and configuration Page 53 of 176 Table 9 lists the available addresses for each Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit in a daisy-chain and the system monitor address. Each Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface must have a unique address from 0 to 63. Table 9 Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface and system monitor address selection table (Part 1 of 3) Address...
  • Page 54 Page 54 of 176 Installation and configuration Table 9 Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface and system monitor address selection table (Part 2 of 3) Address S1 Pos 3 S1 Pos 4 S1 Pos 5 S1 Pos 6 S1 Pos 7 S1 Pos 8 553-3001-022 Standard 3.00 April 2000...
  • Page 55 Installation and configuration Page 55 of 176 Table 9 Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface and system monitor address selection table (Part 3 of 3) Address S1 Pos 3 S1 Pos 4 S1 Pos 5 S1 Pos 6 S1 Pos 7 S1 Pos 8 Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface Description, installation, and maintenance...
  • Page 56 Last unit in a daisy-chain. For the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface at the end of the daisy-chain, where it connects the SDI connector to the SDI port in Meridian 1 and the MAINT connector to the SDI connector on the next Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface in the daisy-chain.
  • Page 57 Installation and configuration Page 57 of 176 Note: To assign a unique address to each Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface in a daisy-chain at the local site, set S1 positions 3-8 as shown in Table 9. At the Remote IPE site, use this table to assign a unique system monitor address of the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface, which is connected to the system monitor card in the pedestal of the Remote IPE column.
  • Page 58 Page 58 of 176 Installation and configuration Locate four screw holes near the top left-hand corner of the motherboard. Insert the fiber-optic ST-type connectors into the openings on the faceplate and install the daughterboard onto the four standoffs. Tighten the four screws into the standoffs to secure the daughterboard. Hand tighten the nuts onto the ST connectors.
  • Page 59 Installation and configuration Page 59 of 176 Figure 7 shows the installation of the daughterboard onto the motherboard of the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit. Figure 7 Installing the redundant fiber-optic link option Remove covers from fiber connectors Daughterboard Insert connctors in faceplate holes Ribbon cable Connector Standoff...
  • Page 60 The Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit can be installed onto a wall or into a rack-mounted shelf that accommodates up to six Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units. These units must be install within 30 feet from the Meridian 1 and the Remote IPE, because the cables connecting the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units to the Meridian 1 equipment are 30 feet long.
  • Page 61 Installation and configuration Page 61 of 176 Allow adequate space in front and the back of the shelf to be able to install the fiber-optic links in the front and the superloop cables in the back. Note: When installing the fiber-optic cables, make sure that the minimum bending radius does not exceed cable manufacturer’s specification.
  • Page 62 Page 62 of 176 Installation and configuration Figure 8 illustrates the installation of the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units on the wall and into a rack-mounted shelf. Figure 8 The Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit installation methods Rack-mounted Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units - Rear view Tighten the groung nut to secure the unit in the shelf...
  • Page 63 Installation and configuration Page 63 of 176 Installing the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit onto the wall To mount the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit on the wall refer to Figure 9 and follow these steps: Find a location on the wall to give the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit enough clearance to install the fiber-optic cables in the front and superloop cables in the back of the unit.
  • Page 64 Page 64 of 176 Installation and configuration Figure 9 illustrates the installation of the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit onto the wall. Figure 9 Wall-mounting the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface wall mounting holes Mounting screws on the wall 3.0"...
  • Page 65 Meridian 1 to Remote IPE sites” on page 14. Plug the 24-pin Centronics A0634495 Local Superloop cable connector into the designated 24-pin I/O panel connector in Meridian 1. Fasten balelocks. Plug the 37-pin D Shell connector into the appropriate SUPERLOOP connector on the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit I/O panel.
  • Page 66 Multi-IPE Interface units, refer to Figure 10 and perform these steps: Plug the one end of the NT8D46AP cable 6-pin modular plug into the 6-pin modular jack J6 on the system monitor card in the Meridian 1 pedestal. Plug the other end of the NT8D46AP cable 6-pin modular plug into the first Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit 6-pin modular jack XSM IN (J5).
  • Page 67 Figure 10. Figure 10 illustrates the daisy-chaining of the system monitor connections for multiple Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units at the local site. Figure 10 System monitor daisy-chain connections at the local Meridian 1 site Meridian 1 Meridian 1 Co-located...
  • Page 68 Page 68 of 176 Installation and configuration Connecting the MMI terminal to a single Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit Refer to Appendix, Figure 15 for the connection diagram to connect the MMI terminal to the MAINT port and follow these steps: To connect the MMI terminal to the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface I/O panel MAINT DB-9 male connector, use the NT7R66BA MMI Cable.
  • Page 69 Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit A single Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit can be connected directly to the SDI port in Meridian 1 over the SDI connector on a single Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit I/O panel. Refer to Appendix, Figure 15 for the connection diagram.
  • Page 70 Interface unit #1. Connect the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit #1 to the SDI card in Meridian 1 as explained in “Connecting the SDI port to a single Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit” on page 69. Plug the A0634497 Maintenance Interface cable into the DB-9 male MAINT connector on the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit #1.
  • Page 71 Installation and configuration Page 71 of 176 Plug the DB-25 male connector of the NT7R66BA MMI Cable into the MMI terminal RS-232 port. If the MMI terminal has other than DB-25 connector, use an appropriate compact adapter. If you wish to connect a distant MMI terminal over a modem, connect the NT7R66AA SDI Cable Kit between the DB-9 female MODEM connector on the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit #3 and the modem.
  • Page 72 MMI and SDI connections for all Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units and through them to their respective Remote IPE sites. Figure 11 Daisy-chaining of multiple Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units NT7R66BA MMI Cable Kit Meridian 1 Terminal Modem A0634497 Maintenance Interface Cable MODEM...
  • Page 73 Installation and configuration Page 73 of 176 The fiber-optic cable fibers, at each end of the link, must be terminated with ST optical connectors. Each connector plugs into the ST optical connector on the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface faceplate. For details of how to engineer and handle the fiber-optic link and the fiber-optic connectors, refer to See “Engineering the fiber-optic link”...
  • Page 74 The Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit provides an external alarm output connector (ALM), which is connected to external alarm indicators at the Meridian 1 local site. These alarm outputs indicate external alarm contact closures at the Remote IPE site and the failure of the fiber-optic link.
  • Page 75 Note: A DC system power source is fused with a 1.3 A fuse at the PDU. Connecting the DC power source If the Meridian 1 system is DC-powered or has a DC power backup, you can utilize this -48 V source instead of using the A0634498 AC/DC power converter.
  • Page 76 Page 76 of 176 Installation and configuration Push the ALARM CLEAR button to clear the alarms. The alarms will clear only if both the local and the remote Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units are connected to the fiber-optic link and are communicating.
  • Page 77 Installation and configuration Page 77 of 176 Figure 12 shows the power connection of the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit to the Meridian 1 DC power source. Figure 12 DC power connection of the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface Unit...
  • Page 78 Page 78 of 176 Installation and configuration Connecting the AC/DC Power Converter A Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit is optionally supplied with an A0634498 AC/DC Power Converter to supply power to one Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit. The AC/DC Power Converter plugs directly into a 110 V AC wall outlet. The DC power cord extends from the Power Converter to the -48 V DC power connector on the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit I/O panel.Refer to Figure 13 for illustration of this power source connection.
  • Page 79 Installation and configuration Page 79 of 176 Figure 13 illustrates the POWER connector on the I/O panel of the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit.. Figure 13 DC system power source connection to the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface Unit RET (B) - 48 V (B) RET (A) - 48 V (A)

  • Page 80: Remote Ipe Installation

    Meridian 1 system installation procedures (553-3001-210). Installing the internal cables to the Remote IPE module In a standard IPE module installed in a Meridian 1 column, the connection between the IPE module backplane connectors SL0-SL3 and the Superloop Network card J1 and J2 faceplate connectors are made directly without routing the cables to their respective I/O panels.
  • Page 81 Installation and configuration Page 81 of 176 Setting S1 and S2 switches at the remote site Before you can install a Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit, you must: — Configure the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface using S1 and S2 dip-switches —...
  • Page 82 Page 82 of 176 Installation and configuration Table 12 shows S1 switch position 3-5 that represent the system monitor address numbers from 0 to 63 at the remote site. Table 12 System monitor address selection (Part 1 of 3) Address S1 Pos 3 S1 Pos 4 S1 Pos 5...
  • Page 83 Installation and configuration Page 83 of 176 Table 12 System monitor address selection (Part 2 of 3) Address S1 Pos 3 S1 Pos 4 S1 Pos 5 S1 Pos 6 S1 Pos 7 S1 Pos 8 Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface Description, installation, and maintenance...
  • Page 84 Page 84 of 176 Installation and configuration Table 12 System monitor address selection (Part 3 of 3) Address S1 Pos 3 S1 Pos 4 S1 Pos 5 S1 Pos 6 S1 Pos 7 S1 Pos 8 553-3001-022 Standard 3.00 April 2000...
  • Page 85 Interface units. These units must be install within 30 feet from the Remote IPE and no further than 25 feet from the power source, because the cables connecting the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units to the Meridian 1 equipment are 30 feet long and the power cable is 25 feet long.
  • Page 86 Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit (number of superloops and type of fiber supported). Refer to Table 2 “Equipment required to link Meridian 1 to Remote IPE sites” on page 14. Plug the 24-pin Centronics A0634496 Remote Superloop cable connector into the designated 24-pin I/O panel connector on the Remote IPE module.
  • Page 87 Installation and configuration Page 87 of 176 Connecting the system monitor cable The Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit is directly connected to a system monitor in the pedestal. Refer to Appendix, Figure 17 for the connection diagram. To connect the system monitor cable from the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit at the remote site: Plug one end of the NT8D46AP cable 6-pin modular plug into the J5 jack on the system monitor in the pedestal.
  • Page 88 An MMI terminal can be directly connected to the remote site Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit to provide a maintenance and testing facility for the Remote IPE and across the fiber-optic link for the Meridian 1 and the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units connected to Meridian 1. One of the main functions of the MMI terminal at the remote site is to access the system remotely using the Host SDI mode.
  • Page 89 Installation and configuration Page 89 of 176 Connecting the MMI terminal using a modem: Use the NT7R66AA SDI Cable Kit to connect the DB-9 female MODEM connector on the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit to the modem connector. Plug the DB-9 male connector of the NT7R66AA SDI Cable Kit into the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface DB-9 female MODEM connector.
  • Page 90 Page 90 of 176 Installation and configuration If you wish to connect a distant MMI terminal over a modem, install the NT7R66AA SDI Cable Kit between the MODEM connector on the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit #3 and the modem. Secure cables with tie-wraps as appropriate.
  • Page 91 Installation and configuration Page 91 of 176 Plug the link ST optical connector labeled RCV A into the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface faceplate ST optical connector labeled RCV A. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the XMIT B and RCV B if you have a redundant link.
  • Page 92 Remote IPE site. This connector connects external alarms to the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit. These alarms are reported over the fiber-optic link to the local Meridian 1 site. Table 13 Remote IPE site DB-9 male ALM connector pinouts (remote site)

  • Page 93: Configuring The Equipment

    Configuring the equipment The configuration and administration of Remote IPE at one or more remote sites and the Meridian 1 at the local site are identical to the standard Meridian 1 configuration and administration and do not require special considerations.
  • Page 94 Page 94 of 176 Installation and configuration Configuring the cards When the Remote IPE equipment is first installed, you must define the NT8D04 Superloop Network and NT8D01 Peripheral Controller cards dedicated to Remote IPE support. To do this you must: —...
  • Page 95 Installation and configuration Page 95 of 176 From the report you can find unused superloops, which you can use for the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface application. CFN configuration data print format- find unused superloop CEQU MPED SD/DD/4D/8D Prints maximum peripheral density for the system (use 8D for systems with IPE) TERM...
  • Page 96 Page 96 of 176 Installation and configuration After you have defined the new Peripheral Controller, define the superloop for the Superloop Network card designated to support the Remote IPE. To define a carrier superloop Prompt Response Comment Adding a new Superloop Network card TYPE SUPL...
  • Page 97 Installation and configuration Page 97 of 176 To remove the configuration of the Remote IPE superloop, load Maintenance and Diagnostic Program LD 32 and execute the DISL sl command to disable the superloop, and then load Configuration Record Program LD 97 to delete the configuration records of the superloop for the Superloop Network card and the Peripheral Controller card.

  • Page 98: Configuring The Fiber Remote Multi-Ipe Interface Unit

    Page 98 of 176 Installation and configuration Configuring the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit The configuration and administration of the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface at the local or the remote site consists of the following: — Selecting the MMI terminal modes —...
  • Page 99 This terminal becomes the Meridian 1 maintenance and service change TTY. At the Meridian 1 site, a single Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit connects a terminal to its MAINT port and an SDI card to its SDI port. In a...
  • Page 100 — Parity bit: mark — Stop bit: 1 In this mode, the remote MMI terminal becomes a Meridian 1 system TTY that can access overlays and perform system configuration, maintenance, and diagnostics, which are the same functions performed by the local Meridian 1 system TTY.
  • Page 101 Installation and configuration Page 101 of 176 Configuring the MMI modem To connect a distant MMI terminal to a Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit at either the local or the remote site, the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface provides the MODEM DB-9 female connector with a DTE interface.
  • Page 102 Page 102 of 176 Installation and configuration To configure the modem parameters using a character string or a dip-switch, where applicable: Set baud rate by sending the AT<cr> command to the modem at the desired baud rate. This sets the modem baud rate. If the modem is already set with no echo or result codes, the modem will not reply back to the terminal the result of the command action.
  • Page 103 Installation and configuration Page 103 of 176 Figure 14 shows modes that a terminal can be in and paths taken to transition from one mode to the next. The three modes are Initial, MMI, and SDI. The words in quotation marks shown along the paths must be entered on the terminal to go from one mode to the next.
  • Page 104 Page 104 of 176 Installation and configuration Configuring the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface To configure the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface using the MMI terminal, you must logon, enter the password, and use appropriate MMI commands. Note: The commands are not case sensitive (you can use upper or lower case letters).
  • Page 105 Installation and configuration Page 105 of 176 To display far-end (distant) link status: FII::> D S D Distant End Ready Distant Status Enter ‘S’ to Cancel Function Fiber Remote IPE S/N 2502-R3 Software Version 3.11 5/15/96 10:45 Remote Site In Alarm Status: NO Fiber A Threshold Alarm Active: NO Error Rate: E-99 Today’s Max: 5/15/96 11:58 Error Rate: E-10 Super Loop 1 NORMAL Super Loop 21 INACTIVE...
  • Page 106 Page 106 of 176 Installation and configuration To display the far-end (distant) current Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface configuration: FII::> D C D Distant End Ready Distant Configuration Enter ‘S’ to Cancel Function Fiber Remote IPE S/N 2502-R3 Software Version 3.11 5/15/96 10:45 Remote Site Alarm Enabled: YES Self Clearing Enabled: YES Remote XSM Address 0X00...
  • Page 107 Note: Time and date should be set correctly to allow correlation of the Remote IPE Alarm Log with error messages in the Meridian 1 History File. Table 16 lists MMI commands used to display and configure carrier...
  • Page 108 Page 108 of 176 Installation and configuration Table 16 MMI commands used in displaying, checking, and setting the fiber-optic parameters (Part 2 of 3) Command Description D C [P] Display configuration. Displays current near-end configuration such as time, date, name, and link bit error threshold.
  • Page 109 Installation and configuration Page 109 of 176 Table 16 MMI commands used in displaying, checking, and setting the fiber-optic parameters (Part 3 of 3) Command Description Set name. Sets the name for the site and superloop number and shelf number. The site name can be 9 characters long and the superloop number can be 3 characters long and shelf can be one to two characters long.
  • Page 110 Page 110 of 176 Installation and configuration 553-3001-022 Standard 3.00 April 2000...

  • Page 111: Remote Ipe Acceptance Testing

    Remote IPE acceptance testing This section describes the acceptance testing of the Meridian 1 Remote IPE and the fiber-optic link connecting Meridian 1 to the Remote IPE at distances of up to 15 miles for single-mode fibers. The purpose of acceptance testing is to verify that the functions and features of the Remote IPE are operating correctly and that the link is operating as intended.

  • Page 112: Checking The System

    Page 112 of 176 Remote IPE acceptance testing Checking the system After Remote IPE site has been installed and configured, you can visually inspect Remote IPE cards and to make sure that they are operating correctly, observe their LEDs: — On the Superloop Network card at the local site, check the card LED located at the top of the faceplate.

  • Page 113: Setting Up Test Conditions

    Performing acceptance testing Since functions and features at the Remote IPE site are identical to functions and features at the local Meridian 1 local site, the main purpose of acceptance testing is to verify that fiber-optic equipment is functioning correctly. This can be accomplished by: —...
  • Page 114 — placing a call in call hold/call retrieve Placing a call to the remote site From the local Meridian 1 site, place a call to a Remote IPE site by dialing a remote station directory number (extension number). Note: Meridian 1 treats Remote IPE subscriber loops as local loops;...
  • Page 115 To perform a call hold/call retrieve test: From a terminal at the local Meridian 1 site, dial a terminal at the Remote IPE site and establish an active call connection. Verify voice transmission by talking with the person at the other terminal.
  • Page 116 Page 116 of 176 Remote IPE acceptance testing Checking the MMI terminal operation Connect an MMI terminal to the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit at the local site and another MMI terminal to the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface at the Remote IPE site. Set the current mode of the MMI terminal to MMI mode by logging on and by entering L or L xx, where xx is the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface address in a multiple unit daisy-chain configuration.
  • Page 117 Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface faceplate. Establish a call from the Remote IPE to the local Meridian 1 site. Refer to “Voice calls” on page 114 to establish the call. Assuming that the traffic is carried by the primary link, perform the following step.
  • Page 118 Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface faceplate. Establish a call from the Remote IPE to the local Meridian 1 site. Refer to “Voice calls” on page 114 to establish the call. Assuming that the traffic is carried by the primary link, perform the following step.
  • Page 119 Remote IPE acceptance testing Page 119 of 176 Place the MMI terminal in the Host SDI mode and load the LD 60 overlay to switch the system clock controller from 0 to 1 or vice versa. Switch system clock from active to standby by executing the SWCK command.
  • Page 120 Page 120 of 176 Remote IPE acceptance testing For more information on traffic reports, refer to the Traffic control program LD 02 in X11 input/output guide (553-3001-311) and Traffic measurement formats and output (553-2001-450). 553-3001-022 Standard 3.00 April 2000...

  • Page 121: Remote Ipe Maintenance

    — Installation — Operation Installation problems are created during the installation of an entire Meridian 1 with Remote IPE or during the addition of the Remote IPE to an existing system. Operation problems occur when components fail or equipment is accidentally disconnected during normal system operation.

  • Page 122: Diagnostic Tools

    (553-3001-500), Meridian 1 fault clearing (553-3001-510), and Meridian 1 hardware replacement (553-3001-520) describe how to maintain the entire Meridian 1 system. This chapter describes how to maintain the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit as an integral part of Meridian 1.
  • Page 123 Remote IPE maintenance Page 123 of 176 — OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer), rent for occasional use — Fiber identifier receiver Meridian 1 hardware diagnostic tools consist of: — card self-tests — LED indicators — display codes — enable/disable switches...
  • Page 124 LED indicators Meridian 1 cards are equipped with red LED indicators, and module power supplies are equipped with green LED indicators. These indicators show the status of each card and power supply.
  • Page 125 The Superloop Network card is equipped with an ENL/DIS switch. This ENL/DIS switch is located on the card’s faceplate. It is used to disable the card before you remove it from an operating Meridian 1 system without disrupting other system functions. After you repair or replace the card, you can place it back in service by setting the switch to the ENL position.
  • Page 126 — power supply in the modules fails — system temperature exceeds limits because of blower or fan failure Meridian 1 alarms are based on the type and severity of faults reported by the system monitors and indicators. These alarms are divided into: —...
  • Page 127 Remote IPE maintenance Page 127 of 176 — maintenance messages listed under XMI are reported to the TTY that indicate status and faults with the Remote IPE equipment — error messages listed under ERR that indicate hardware faults and under BUG that indicate software faults —...
  • Page 128 You can also manually select continuity tests that check continuity between the Superloop Network card in Meridian 1 and the Peripheral Controller card in the Remote IPE module, as well as other network and peripheral cards. You can specify these tests in Background Signaling and Switching program LD 45.
  • Page 129 Table 17 lists superloop maintenance commands provided by Network and PE Replacement Diagnostic LD 32. NPR000 are diagnostic messages displayed to indicate the status of the equipment. Table 17 Meridian 1 network superloop maintenance commands Maintenance Maintenance command description command...
  • Page 130 The MMI terminal can also be used to configure, maintain, and test the Meridian 1 system when placed in the Host SDI mode. Table 18 lists all MMI commands that are used to configure, maintain, and test the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface associated superloops and the fiber-optic link.
  • Page 131 Remote IPE maintenance Page 131 of 176 Table 18 MMI commands (Part 2 of 3) Command Description D C [P] Display configuration [Pause]. Displays current near-end configuration such as time, date, name, and link bit error threshold. D C D Display configuration.
  • Page 132 Page 132 of 176 Remote IPE maintenance Table 18 MMI commands (Part 3 of 3) Command Description Sets alarm self-clearing function to either “enable” or “disable”. Sets date or verify current date. Set link. Configures which fiber-optic link (A or B) is selected to transmit data, for a redundant link.
  • Page 133 Remote IPE maintenance Page 133 of 176 Background diagnostics The Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface MPU continuously monitors the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface functions, the fiber-optic link performance, and the superloop status. If the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface MPU detects loss of clock, loss of frame, loss of signal, or excessive bit error rate, the following alarm conditions are exhibited: —...
  • Page 134 Page 134 of 176 Remote IPE maintenance — TEST FIBER (T FI). Tests near-end Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface, the fiber-optic link, and the far-end Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface. — TEST ALL (T A). Tests all the functions tested by the above two test commands.
  • Page 135 Remote IPE maintenance Page 135 of 176 Fault isolation steps The following steps show you how to isolate Remote IPE faults using the diagnostic tools described in this chapter: Observe and list the problem symptoms the system is exhibiting. Typical symptoms can include the: Superloop Network card or Peripheral Controller cards LEDs are ON, the Peripheral Controller card faceplate display showing a fault code, or the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface...

  • Page 136: Remote Ipe Fault Isolation And Correction

    Table 19 refers you to the test procedures in this manual that will most likely be able to resolve the problem based on the symptoms you observe. Table 19 Meridian 1 Remote IPE equipment problems (Part 1 of 2) Symptoms Diagnosis...
  • Page 137 Remote IPE maintenance Page 137 of 176 Table 19 Meridian 1 Remote IPE equipment problems (Part 2 of 2) Symptoms Diagnosis Solution Yellow Alarm LED on Far-end is in red alarm Check fiber-optic link connections and go the Fiber Remote state and there is no to Procedure 6 to display the status.
  • Page 138 Superloop Network card fault isolation and correction The Superloop Network card provides a communication interface between the CPU in Meridian 1 and the Peripheral Controller card in the Remote IPE. The Superloop Network card processes signaling information and data received from the Peripheral Controller card over the fiber-optic link.
  • Page 139 Remote IPE maintenance Page 139 of 176 If the Superloop Network card is manually disabled using LD 30, the response can be: DSBL: NOT RESPONDING = the loop is disabled and the card is not responding (the card is missing, disabled by the EBL/DIS switch, or faulty).
  • Page 140 Page 140 of 176 Remote IPE maintenance Procedure 2 Performing the Superloop Network card self-test If the Superloop Network card appears faulty, you should conduct the self-test to verify that it is actually faulty before you replace it. This test verifies the basic Superloop Network card functions and outputs a fail or pass message after the test is completed.
  • Page 141 Remote IPE maintenance Page 141 of 176 The Superloop Network card failed the self-test and is faulty, where xxxx can be one of the following values: 0–ROM checksum failed 1–FLASH checksum failed 2–A21 #1 faulty 3–A21 #2 faulty 4–R71 faulty Replace the Superloop Network card as described in Replacement procedures.
  • Page 142 Page 142 of 176 Remote IPE maintenance Peripheral Controller card fault isolation and correction The Peripheral Controller card provides a communication interface between the Superloop Network card and the IPE cards housed in the Remote IPE module. Problems with the Peripheral Controller card may be caused by hardware faults, incorrect configuration, a disabled Peripheral Controller card, or continuity problems between the card and IPE cards connected to the peripheral bus.
  • Page 143 Remote IPE maintenance Page 143 of 176 Procedure 4 Performing the Peripheral Controller card self-test If the Peripheral Controller card appears faulty, you should conduct the self-test to verify that it is actually faulty before you replace it. This test verifies the basic Peripheral Controller card functions and outputs a fail or pass message after the test is completed.
  • Page 144 Page 144 of 176 Remote IPE maintenance Type XPCT x and press the Enter key to start the self-test, where x is the Peripheral Controller card specified for self-test. If the response is: TEST PASSED The Peripheral Controller card passed the self-test and is functional. It must be enabled to turn off the red LED and start processing calls.
  • Page 145 Remote IPE maintenance Page 145 of 176 Procedure 5 Display alarm and error logs to check the performance history Display Alarm: This procedure uses MMI commands to display the superloop and the fiber-optic link performance history. Log in on the MMI maintenance terminal. FII:: >L Login command Enter Password >...
  • Page 146 Page 146 of 176 Remote IPE maintenance (CLEAR ALARM DISTANT) command. Type D E [P] (DISPLAY ERROR) to display near-end superloop and fiber-optic link error history. Type D E D (DISPLAY ERROR DISTANT) to display far-end superloop and fiber-optic link error history. The [P] or pause, allows you to display a full screen of events at the time.
  • Page 147 Remote IPE maintenance Page 147 of 176 Procedure 6 Checking the superloop and the fiber-optic link status This procedure uses MMI commands to display the superloop and the fiber-optic link status. To obtain the superloop and link status: Log in on the MMI maintenance terminal FII:: >L Login command Enter Password >...
  • Page 148 Page 148 of 176 Remote IPE maintenance If the D S D command shows problem with far-end communication, the problem may be in the fiber-optic link, link connectors, or the far-end Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface. Go to Procedure 7 “Testing the superloops and the fiber-optic link”...
  • Page 149 Analyze the response and determine where the problem may be, if any. If the superloop is faulty, the problem may be in the superloop cables, the Meridian 1 card (Superloop Network or Peripheral Controller card), or the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit.
  • Page 150 Page 150 of 176 Remote IPE maintenance Procedure 8 Testing the superloop This procedure uses the MMI commands to test a superloop connected to the near-end or the far-end Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units. To test a near-end superloop, execute the (TEST SUPERLOOP) T SL command.
  • Page 151 Super Loop 1 PASSED) If the test shows problems with superloops, check the superloop cable connections, the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface, and the Meridian 1 cards (Superloop Network and Peripheral Controller card). Check each component and replace the faulty one. Execute the T SL and T SL D commands until the status shows problem free operation.
  • Page 152 Page 152 of 176 Remote IPE maintenance This test will interfere with normal traffic, therefore all superloops should be disabled. To disable all superloops, place the MMI terminal into the Host SDI mode: FII::>HO Enter Password:> HOST) At the prompt type LD 32 and press the Enter key to access the overlay. Then execute the DISL sl command for each superloop, where sl is the superloop number you are disabling.
  • Page 153 Remote IPE maintenance Page 153 of 176 If the problem persists, disconnect the fiber-optic link from the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface optical connectors and install the appropriate attenuated fiber-optic patchcord into the RCV and XMIT optical connectors on the faceplate to create a loopback. Execute T FI command again to check if the problem still exists.

  • Page 154: Replacing Remote Ipe Equipment

    Removing and replacing a card A Remote IPE card can be removed from and inserted into a Meridian 1 module or the Remote IPE module without turning off the power to the module.
  • Page 155 Remote IPE maintenance Page 155 of 176 Removing and replacing a Superloop Network card Disable the Superloop Network card by logging in to the system terminal, loading the Network and Peripheral Equipment Diagnostic Program LD 32, and executing DIS sl, where sl is the actual loop number of the Superloop Network card.
  • Page 156 Page 156 of 176 Remote IPE maintenance 12 Set the ENL/DIS switch to ENL. If the red LED on the Superloop Network card faceplate turns off, the card is functioning correctly and is enabled. The outcome of self-test will also be indicated on the system terminal or TTY (or the MMI terminal connected to the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface MAINT connector).
  • Page 157 Remote IPE maintenance Page 157 of 176 At the prompt in the LD 32 program, type , where is the ENXP x Peripheral Controller card, and press the Enter key to enable the card. If the red LED on the Peripheral Controller card faceplate turns off, the card is functioning correctly and is enabled.
  • Page 158 Page 158 of 176 Remote IPE maintenance Reinstall a replacement Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit in reverse order by setting the S1 and S2 dip-switches, installing the unit onto the wall or into the shelf, connecting the link, connecting the superloop cables, and installing the power cable from the AC/DC converter.
  • Page 159 MMI terminal, log out to complete the test and troubleshooting session. Packing and shipping defective cards To ship a defective card to a Nortel Networks repair center, you should: Tag the defective equipment with the description of the problem. Package the defective equipment for shipment using the packing material from the replacement equipment.
  • Page 160 Page 160 of 176 Remote IPE maintenance 553-3001-022 Standard 3.00 April 2000...

  • Page 161: Appendix: Peripheral Controller Hex Codes And Cable Connection Diagrams

    Page 161 of 176 Appendix: Peripheral Controller HEX codes and cable connection diagrams This appendix lists Peripheral Controller card HEX messages displayed during self-test on the two-character display located on the Peripheral Controller faceplate. It also illustrates the connection diagrams of the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units at the local and the remote sites.

  • Page 162: Peripheral Controller Hexadecimal Codes

    Page 162 of 176 Appendix: Peripheral Controller HEX codes and cable connection diagrams Peripheral Controller hexadecimal codes Table 21 lists the Peripheral Controller hexadecimal codes displayed on the faceplate display. Table 20 Peripheral Controller self-test HEX codes (Part 1 of 2) HEX code Test description MPU confidence test...

  • Page 163: Fiber Remote Multi-Ipe Interface Units Connection Diagrams

    R71 continuity test, peripheral side DS30X Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units connection diagrams The following figures illustrate the connection of the Meridian 1 system to the Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units and the fiber-optic link at the local and the remote sites.
  • Page 164 Page 164 of 176 Appendix: Peripheral Controller HEX codes and cable connection diagrams The following three figures represent examples of connections at the local and correspondingly at the remote site. These connections represent the following: — Figure 15 shows three Superloop Network cards connected to: •...
  • Page 165 Appendix: Peripheral Controller HEX codes and cable connection diagrams Page 165 of 176 Figure 15 Local site single Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit cable connection diagram Co-located IPE Module Legend: Co-locatedIPE Module I/O Panel F= Female gender connector M= Male gender connector S1-S4= SUPERLOOP #1-#4 9= 9-pin D-type connector 24= 24-pin block connector...
  • Page 166 Page 166 of 176 Appendix: Peripheral Controller HEX codes and cable connection diagrams Figure 16 Local site multiple Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface units cable connection diagram NT8D22AC System Monitor NT8D46AP Cable Legend: F= Female gender connector (Master) M= Male gender connector NT8D46AL Cable S1-S4= SUPERLOOP #1-#4 9= 9-pin D-type connector...
  • Page 167 Appendix: Peripheral Controller HEX codes and cable connection diagrams Page 167 of 176 Figure 17 Remote site single Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface unit cable connection diagram Remote IPE #1 Backplane Fiber-optic link A Remote IPE #1 I/O Panel Fiber-optic link B (redundant link) NT8D46AP NT8D22AC...
  • Page 168 Page 168 of 176 Appendix: Peripheral Controller HEX codes and cable connection diagrams 553-3001-022 Standard 3.00 April 2000...

  • Page 169: Index

    Card-LAN interface, 28 Meridian 1 network superloop maintenance cards commands, 129 ENB/DIS switch, 125 adding Remote IPE sites to Meridian 1, 43 installing address into Remote IPE modules, 80 daisy-chain, 53 IPE module requirements, 31 setting dip-switch S1, 53...
  • Page 170 DC power source, 75 external alarms external alarms, 74, 91 connection, 74 fiber-optic links to IPE modules, 90 to Meridian 1, 72 fault history files, 127 MMI terminal, 88 fault isolation/correction multiple Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface diagnostic tools, 122 units, 89...
  • Page 171 DC power source, 92 engineering guidelines, 32 equipment covers after fault correction, 159 installing, 46 Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface, 51 Meridian 1 to Remote IPE, 17 Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface into the signal levels, 32, 33 shelf, 62 fibers fiber-optic links, 46...
  • Page 172 121 maintenance commands, 130, 147 software diagnostic tools, 126 MMI terminal maintenance commands checking operation of, 116 Meridian 1 network superloop, 129 issuing maintenance commands over, 130, 147 Remote IPE MMI, 130 terminal connection to, 93 maintenance display codes modes...
  • Page 173 159 Remote IPE operating specifications (environmental), 39 acceptance testing, 111 optical fault isolation/correction, 135, 136 attenuator, 122 fiber-optic links from Meridian 1, 17 connectors, 47 installation, 41 power light source, 122 maintenance, 121 power meter, 122 Remote IPE site, 38...
  • Page 174 154 address, 53 daisy-chaining, 67 lack of communication with, 137 verifying system monitor cabling, 65, 87 Meridian 1 operation, 49 systems Remote IPE operation, 111 checking operation of, 112 voice call acceptance testing, 114 553-3001-022 Standard 3.00 April 2000...
  • Page 175 Index Page 175 of 176 yellow alarms overview, 125, 126 Fibre Remote Multi-IPE Interface Description, installation, and maintenance...
  • Page 176 Page 176 of 176 Index 553-3001-022 Standard 3.00 April 2000...
  • Page 178 Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. SL-1 and Meridian 1 are trademarks of Nortel Networks. Publication number: 553-3001-022 Document release: Standard 3.00...

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