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  • Page 1 ISDN TESTER D2001 USER’S MANUAL ISDN TESTER D2001 USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 ISDN TESTER D2001 USER’S MANUAL The information contained in this document is the ® property of Aethra S.p.A., it is subject to change without notice and it shall in no way be binding for ® Aethra S.p.A. ® © Copyright Aethra S.p.A.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    USER’S MANUAL INDEX INTRODUCING THE INSTRUMENT ... 11 1.1. ABOUT THIS CHAPTER ... 11 1.2. FRONT PANEL FEATURES... 11 1.3. NETWORK CONNECTIONS ... 12 1.4. OPERATING MODES ... 13 1.5. COMMUNICATIONS PORTS AND CONNECTORS... 14 1.6. TURNING ON THE INSTRUMENT ... 14 1.7.
  • Page 4 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 3.4. PERFORMING A CALL TEST ... 39 3.4.1. SETTING UP A CALL TEST ... 40 3.4.2. RUNNING A CALL TEST... 40 3.4.3. ANSWERING A VOICE CALL ... 42 3.4.3.1. POTS CONFIGURATION ...42 3.4.3.2. ISDN SLAVE PROTOCOL CONFIGURATION ...43 3.4.3.3.
  • Page 5 USER’S MANUAL 4.5. USING THE SHORTCUT FEATURE (FAVORITES)... 71 USING THE INSTRUMENT FOR MONITORING ... 73 5.1. ABOUT THIS CHAPTER ... 73 5.2. SETTING UP FOR MONITORING... 74 5.3. START MONITORING ... 76 5.4. STOP MONITORING ... 77 5.5. SAVING THE TRACE ... 77 SMART STATUS...
  • Page 6 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 8.13. CHANGING THE CONTRAST... 98 8.14. SCREEN SAVER MANAGEMENT ... 98 USING MEMORY, PRINTER AND PC ... 99 9.1. ABOUT THIS CHAPTER ... 99 9.2. SAVING THE TEST RESULTS... 99 9.3. VIEWING THE TEST RESULTS... 100 9.4.
  • Page 7 USER’S MANUAL 11.1.1. SAFETY CHARACTERISTICS ... 110 11.1.2. PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS ... 110 11.1.3. ENVIRONMENTAL DATA... 110 11.2. COMPLIANCE... 110 11.3. BASIC RATE ... 110 11.4. POTS ACCESS... 112 11.5. POWER WITH INTERNAL BATTERIES ... 112 11.6. POWER WITH EXTERNAL ADAPTER ... 112 11.7.
  • Page 9 USER’S MANUAL SAFETY RULES The change from cold to hot environments can cause the formation of condense inside the device. To avoid malfunctioning, wait at least 2 hours before connecting the device to the supply mains. Warning: for power supply connection use an easily accessible outlet located near the device.
  • Page 10 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 WARNINGS CAUTION: Many of the components used in this device are sensitive to electrostatic charge. In case of manipulation of the connection cables, disconnect the power supply and avoid direct contacts with the connector terminals. When handling electronic components, to eliminate any static electricity touch a grounded surface.

  • Page 11: Introducing The Instrument

    USER’S MANUAL 1. INTRODUCING THE INSTRUMENT 1.1. About this chapter This chapter introduces the following features of the D2001 Front panel ► Top case with network connections ► Side of the instrument with communication ports and connectors ► Next you will find information on how to turn on and off the instrument and set it up for the ‘start’...

  • Page 12: Network Connections

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 LCD screen Displays all menus, data and results. STATUS, indicates the device status, e.g. that a test is running. ► POWER, to highlight the device’s feed power mode. ► Arrow keys Use these keys to move the cursor in all directions or scroll through pages when prompted.

  • Page 13: Operating Modes

    USER’S MANUAL Use this connector for all simulation tests or monitoring on the S or T interface (Basic Rate). Use this connector for all simulation tests on the U interface (Basic Rate). 1.4. Operating modes The table below, shows the operating modes available on the test equipment. Some of that requires a specific option.

  • Page 14: Communications Ports And Connectors

    Fig. 1-3 Side of the Instrument POWER IN Connection for the AC/DC adapter supplied with the instrument. Warning To avoid electrical shocks, use only Aethra model 531001411. HANDSET Connection for the external telephone handset. For more information on connection, see Appendix A.
  • Page 15 USER’S MANUAL Connect the adapter AC/DC to the instrument POWER IN. See Fig. 1-4. Fig. 1-4 Powering the Instrument Turn the instrument on. The opening screen appears on the display. The opening screen shows the time and date. If the instrument does not turn on, the batteries may be dead. Leave the instrument connected to the outlet for 15 minutes and try again.

  • Page 16: Turning Off The Instrument

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 To continue and open the main menu page, TEST MENU. Now you can choose to perform one of the following tests: Automatic tests. See Chapter 2. ► Manual tests. See Chapter 3. ► Predefined tests. See Chapter 4. ►...
  • Page 17 USER’S MANUAL the desired function in a sequence. ANALYZE function, to analyze directly on the instrument screen the signaling messages captured by the device. See Chapter 7. Reverse the background colour of the screen. HISTORY function, to view saved test results. See Chapter 9.

  • Page 18: The G.u.i. Structure

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 1.8.2. The G.U.I. structure The various pages of the G.U.I. use the same graphic symbols and keys for navigation. The first line of each page indicates the page name and gives information on the instrument status. Each page has an informative row that shows the title of the page in question, indications about the test and status of the device Fig.

  • Page 19: The Fields

    USER’S MANUAL to access a new menu to modify the value in cyclic fields or scroll through the result pages Indicates an alphanumeric data insertion field to confirm the entered value or execute a special function 1.8.3. The fields Fields are used to modify the test parameters Scroll through the fields.
  • Page 20 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 USER’S MANUAL The right section of the screen shows concise information on the instrument status and on some parameters of the tested line. Current time and date Operating mode and ISDN layer status B channel status Layer 1 INFO and activity over D channel Battery status Fig.

  • Page 21: Zoom Function

    USER’S MANUAL 1.8.4. Zoom function The instrument is provided with a zoom function for the immediate analysis of the test results on the screen. Without ZOOM With ZOOM The zoom function doubles the character size on the screen. A scroll bar appears on the right side of the screen indicating the enlarged part of the display.

  • Page 22: Performing A Test

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 1.8.5. Performing a test To run a test, perform the following preliminary steps: Select the operating mode of the instrument, loading the desired page with the key. Select the type of test from predefined, automatic or manual tests.
  • Page 23 USER’S MANUAL Start the test Stop the test CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCING THE INSTRUMENT ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001...

  • Page 24: Performing An Automatic Test

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 USER’S MANUAL 2. PERFORMING AN AUTOMATIC TEST 2.1. About this chapter This chapter describes the procedure used to perform an automatic test. This test allows you to check the ISDN connection. Fig. 2-1 shows the navigation for the automatic test.

  • Page 25: Choosing An Automatic Test

    USER’S MANUAL 2.2. Choosing an automatic test The first step to make an automatic test is to select the access type, the instrument mode and the type of test: Open the TEST MENU. The last used setup appears on the screen. Select the ACCESS MODE, i.e.

  • Page 26: Setting Up An Automatic Access Test

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 B channels The user can decide which test sequences to perform. It is possible to decide if performing a complete check test, choosing “Automatic” in the setup page, or performing a specific check test, depending by the User’s needs. If it is chosen: “L2: Point to Point”...

  • Page 27: Running An Automatic Access Test

    USER’S MANUAL L3 (bearer services): Setup AUTOMATIC to enable automatic test of the bearer and teleservices capability of the access (Speech, Data, Fax Gr.4,…), or choose the service to test Supplementary services: Choose AUTOMATIC to enable automatic test of the supplementary services available on the access (CLIP, DDI, CF, …), or choose the service to test B channel check: Choose AUTOMATIC to enable automatic test of the B channels...
  • Page 28 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 Scroll through the result pages. Page 1 shows information about the called number and the status of layers 1and 2. In a P-P connection, the configuration Master/Slave is automatically detected. Page 2 shows an overview of the tele- and bearer services available. The last row displayed on this page shows the availability on the access of a second protocol.

  • Page 29: Performing An X.25 Access Test

    USER’S MANUAL ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 If the service is available, the device displays the two numbers of the access preceded by the symbol ‘arrow’ indicating the direction of the call. Usually the calling number, provided by the network, is the basic number of the access. The result of this test depends on the network configuration.

  • Page 30: Setting Up An X.25 Access Test

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 2.4.1. Setting up an X.25 access test In order to verify the TEI enabled to X.25 service, no parameter configuration is needed. Concerning the test relative the LCI, the following parameters can be defined: Set the test parameters. Called address: Enter the possible X.25 number of the remote to call.
  • Page 31 USER’S MANUAL Note that: The START key changes to STOP. Use this key to stop the test. The instrument checks each link with TEI value from 0 to 63 and shows the test results as indicated in the table below: TEI not checked yet Service not available Establishment layer 2 link (SAPI 16)

  • Page 32: Performing A Manual Test

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 3. PERFORMING A MANUAL TEST 3.1. About this chapter This chapter describes the procedure used to configure parameters and perform a manual test. This test allows you to test the line quality and the available services in detail.

  • Page 33: Selecting A Manual Test

    USER’S MANUAL 3.2. Selecting a manual test To select a manual test: Open the TEST MENU. The last used setup appears on the screen. Select the ACCESS field Select the access type e.g. ISDN BASIC or POTS Select the ACT AS field Select the instrument mode, e.g.
  • Page 34 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 The functions in the TEST MENU can differ according to the selected network configuration. See Table 3-1. Telephone BER (Bit Error Rate) Unframed BER Traffic Generator Background Monitor LoopBox X.25 on D channel S-Bus Wiring test Tone Generator &...

  • Page 35: Common Setup

    USER’S MANUAL 3.3. Common setup This page is used to setup the common parameters for the various tests. This makes it easier for you to manage the instrument, since the common fields will remain unchanged. To select the common set-up page. The common SETUP page can be selected from any test.
  • Page 36 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 • Any, the network or instrument chooses a free B channel. • Rotation, the instrument requests a different B channel for each call. The channel is selected between the available ones • Number, the user chooses a specific B channel •...

  • Page 37: Pots Access

    USER’S MANUAL Protocol: Choose your local ISDN protocol. Set the “LEASED LINE” value to perform tests without signalling protocol over the D channel., i.e. Unframed BER. Use the “OTHER” parameter to capture signalling protocols not directly supported by the instrument in Monitor mode (see Chapter 7). Protocol type: Select the protocol operating mode between Master and Slave.

  • Page 38: Nt Simulation (Tt2001 Option)

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 Line current limit: Select the line current limit value according to the standard. Flash time: Duration time of the Flash 'R' key to request special services. The value ranges from 40 to 1000 msec. DTMF tx level (dBr): Set the line transmission level of the DTMF tones. To perform the NT-S simulation test, you need to use the optional TT2001 adapter.

  • Page 39: Performing A Call Test

    USER’S MANUAL In this configuration, the test equipment can completely substitute a NT network termination. In order to make working this feature, follow the steps below: Select the ACCESS MODE as ISDN BASIC Select the ACT AS field as NT1 mode Connect the U bus to the D2001 U socket Connect the user’s terminal through the TT2001 adapter as for NT-S mode.

  • Page 40: Setting Up A Call Test

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 To perform the test on POTS line, you need to use the optional AB2001N adapter. See Appendix A for information on connections. 3.4.1. Setting up a call test Define the following parameters for a call test: Called number: Enter the phone number of the called party.
  • Page 41 USER’S MANUAL Note that: The LOOP key appears at the left bottom of the screen and the START key changes to STOP. Use this key to close the call. The test results appear on the screen. POTS Scroll through the result pages. The status line indicates the status of the test, in this example active on channel B2.

  • Page 42: Answering A Voice Call

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 When the call becomes active, the following function keys appear on the bottom left of the screen: To send audio tones over the channel: select the softkey and use the numeric keypad to send the corresponding DTMF tone over the active channel.

  • Page 43: Isdn Slave Protocol Configuration

    USER’S MANUAL An incoming call is received and the device generates an acoustic tone. The softkey START changes to ANSWER. POTS Answers the call and makes the audio connection Clears the call after connection Simulates the Flash key for service requests to the exchange 3.4.3.2.

  • Page 44: Isdn Master Protocol Configuration

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 Disconnects the incoming call without connecting the B channel Clears the call after connection The protocol is in Slave mode by default when the instrument is configured as TE or NT1-U. 3.4.3.3. ISDN Master Protocol Configuration In this configuration (see Chapter 0) the instrument answers to incoming calls without the SENDING COMPLETE information element and the Called Number (Cdn) is shorter than the Own/MSN value set in the instrument.

  • Page 45: Measuring The Round Trip Delay Of A B Channel

    USER’S MANUAL The protocol is in Master mode by default when the instrument is configured as NT1-S. 3.4.4. Measuring the round trip delay of a B channel The delay can be measured in ISDN configuration, after connecting a B channel. The delay is the time needed to transport a byte from the local to the remote terminal and back.

  • Page 46: Checking The Supplementary Services

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 3.4.5. Checking the supplementary services In case of test over the ISDN line, you can check the status of the available supplementary services. Depending on the call status, you can activate, deactivate or check each supplementary services. Select the Supplementary Services page.

  • Page 47: Performing A Tone Generator Test

    USER’S MANUAL Executes the selected action by moving to the first line. The supplementary services supported by the instrument are listed in the specifications contained in Chapter 11 Display the result page for the invoked service. 3.5. Performing a Tone Generator test (AB2001N option) By the use of this test the device works as generator of sinusoidal signals with phonic band frequency included between 300 - 3400 Hz.

  • Page 48: Running A Tone Generator Test

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 Freq stop (Hz): Insert the final frequency value (range from 300 to 3400). If the value is different from Freq.start, the device performs a scansion of frequencies included between the two values. ∆F (Hz): Define Delta value (gap) to use to pass from a tone frequency to another in manual mode.

  • Page 49: Ber Test

    USER’S MANUAL To send another tone (next), in case of ‘Sweep Time: Manual’. In order to send the next tone, in case Freq.start is equal to Freq.stop. In order to send the previous tone, in case Freq.start is equal to Freq.stop. The test does not provide specific results, the results page displays besides frequency values transmitted and relative level, all ‘telephonic’...

  • Page 50: Setting Up A Ber Test

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 The ‘loop’ test allows to check a point-to-point connexion by the use of a testing equipment and a remote loop. According to the network type, it may be a physical loop or a device used as terminal (e.g. a second D2000 which performs a logical loop.
  • Page 51 USER’S MANUAL Called number: Enter the phone number of the called party. Only with protocol. • Remote number in outgoing 64k mode (1B) • None in incoming 64k mode (1B) • Local number in autocall 128k (2B) Sub number: If necessary, enter the subaddress of the called party. Only with protocol.
  • Page 52 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 • Incoming 64k: the instrument waits for a call from another instrument. As soon as a compatible call is received, the instrument answers automatically and starts to generate and measure according to the set pseudorandom sequence.

  • Page 53: Running A Ber Test

    USER’S MANUAL requested. In the last G.821 recommendation issue, DM result has been cancelled from the recommendation but, the device implements the DM measure anyway. HRX(%): Enter the variation percentage for the acceptability threshold according to the type of call (e.g. National or International). If test fails then: Select the action to be taken by the device in case of threshold acceptability overcoming.
  • Page 54 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 The test results appear on the screen. Only for BER tests over connections with signaling protocol. The device displays a third page with data regarding the ISDN call. Scroll through the result pages. Insert an errored bit or a specific error ratio in the transmitted pattern Reset the BER counters The three pages show the following results for each call:...

  • Page 55: Generate Traffic Test

    USER’S MANUAL PASS/FAIL test result according to the configured setting ► G.821 data: SES (severely errored seconds), DM (degraded minutes), ES ► (errored seconds), US (unavailable seconds) in absolute value and percentage. According to G.821 recommendation The two threshold acceptability measures (PASS/FAIL), report the FAIL (NOK) value if the errored bits received ratio exceeds the threshold indicated in the test setup or if the G.821 parameters exceed the values provided by the recommendation.

  • Page 56: Running A Generate Traffic Test

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 Number of bursts: Set the total duration of the test expressed with the number of bursts. Pause between burst: Set the time interval between two bursts of calls. Parallel calls per burst: Set the maximum number of parallel calls for each series of calls.

  • Page 57: Acting As Loop Box

    USER’S MANUAL The status line indicates the status of the test. The screen indicates the total number of calls and the number of failed cycles the instrument has detected. “Failure” means that the instrument was not able to make all calls.

  • Page 58: Setting Up A Loop Box Test

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 You can also set up the LOOP BOX to perform a compatibility check on incoming calls based on the profile and the Own/MSN value set in the Common Setup menu. In this case only compatible calls will be accepted. Incompatible calls will be rejected. By default this mode is automatically active in the background when other tests are performed.

  • Page 59: Running A Loop Box Test

    USER’S MANUAL Answer: If the Callback is set at “None”, it is possible to choose the answer mode between: • Automatic, the device answers automatically to the incoming call • Manual, when an incoming call is received, the device makes a warning tone, the “bell”...
  • Page 60 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 Called number: Enter the phone number of the called party. • Remote number to make a call to a remote user • Own number to make an autocall Mode: Choose the Call mode. • Outgoing, the instrument sends a X.25 call to another instrument. Once connected, the instrument generates X.25 data packets at the set speed.

  • Page 61: Running An X.25 On D Channel Test

    USER’S MANUAL TEI: Use the TEI value assigned to the access. X.25 service uses a fixed value of TEI. LCI: Logical Channel Identifier, which must be set at one of the values of the LCI range used by the access. The instruments uses this value for outgoing calls, while accepting any LCI value for incoming calls.
  • Page 62 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 Scroll through the result pages. Reset the test counters The result pages display the following information: The status of the test ► The number of packets, bytes and bps (bits per second) rate that the ►...

  • Page 63: S/T-Bus Wiring Test (Wt2001 Option)

    USER’S MANUAL RestCNF: Number of transmitted and received RESTART CONFIRM messages. Reject: Number of transmitted and received REJECT messages. Int: Number of transmitted and received INTERRUPT messages. IntCNF: Number of transmitted and received INTERRUPT CONFIRM messages. Diagnost: Number of diagnostic packets transmitted and received. Invalid: Number of invalid packets transmitted and received.
  • Page 64 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 Connect one end of the bus to the WT2001M adapter and close the other end with the WT2001S adapter Start the wiring test. The page shows the following results for each call: Presence of non relevant voltages ►...

  • Page 65: Performing A Predefined Test

    USER’S MANUAL ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 4. PERFORMING A PREDEFINED TEST 4.1. About this chapter You can save the setup of the most frequent used tests for later use. This setup is then added to the list of predefined tests. Make use of these predefined tests to have a quick and faultless test setup of your instrument.

  • Page 66: Saving A Predefined Test

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 4.2. Saving a predefined test First you have to add a predefined test setup to memory. The following example shows how to save the test setup of a BER test: The internal memory of the device can store up to 10 different predefined setup for each kind of test.

  • Page 67: Performing A Predefined Test

    The following example shows how to run a predefined BER test. Open the TEST MENU screen. Open the PREDEFINED TESTS screen. Select the desired test, i.e. BER. Select the test, i.e. Aethra Tel. CHAPTER 4 - PERFORMING A PREDEFINED TEST ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001...

  • Page 68: Default Predefined Test

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 The device provides all the test parameters in the way they have been saved. Select “Use this setup for testing” Connect the instrument as displayed on the screen and press the RIGHT CURSOR key. Start the test, for example: You can optimise your predefined test setup at any time with the SETUP key.
  • Page 69 USER’S MANUAL This allows you to set and perform the same type of test when you switch on the instrument. Opens the TEST MENU screen. Opens the TEST MENU: PREDEFINED screen. Selects the type of test, i.e. BER. Press Enter to: set the operation to be carried out on the file, "Set as Ф...

  • Page 70: Deleting A Predefined Test

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 Cancels the current selection. 4.4. Deleting a predefined test To delete a test from the predefined ones: Open the TEST MENU screen. Open the TEST MENU: PREDEFINED screen. Selected test: to select the type of test for the visualization of the predefined configuration list Press Enter: Set the operation to be carried out on the file, "Delete"...

  • Page 71: Using The Shortcut Feature (Favorites)

    USER’S MANUAL Select and cancel the predefined test 4.5. Using the SHORTCUT feature (favorites) It is possible to create a list of the most used tests into the predefined tests ‘Shortcut’s’ page. To add a predefined test into the shortcut list follow the steps listed below: Choose the setup that you want to save Open the ‘Save setup as predefined’...
  • Page 72 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 Confirm and save the test setup. Now the setup has been added to the list of the predefined tests. Recall the test setup previously saved and select, ‘Press ENTER to: ’Add shortcut’ Select the test to add and press ENTER. Now the test’s setup is saved into the Shortcut page.

  • Page 73: Using The Instrument For Monitoring

    USER’S MANUAL 5. USING THE INSTRUMENT FOR MONITORING 5.1. About this chapter This chapter gives detailed information of all parameters used to setup the instrument for monitoring D channel traffic in an ISDN access and signalling over POTS access. There are two monitoring modes: The instrument is capable of monitoring the traffic while executing a test.

  • Page 74: Setting Up For Monitoring

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 Fig. 5-1 Monitoring Navigation{ XE "Navigation" } 5.2. Setting up for monitoring The following example describes the setup for S/T-BUS monitoring. Differences to other monitoring modes will be indicated throughout the text. Open the TEST MENU. The last used setup appears on the screen.
  • Page 75 USER’S MANUAL Note that the next line changes from “MANUAL TESTS” to “SETUP & START MONITOR”. Select SETUP & START MONITOR and open the SETUP: MONITOR screen. ISDN POTS Use the functions in this screen to remove superfluous messages from the monitored traffic.

  • Page 76: Start Monitoring

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 100Ω termination: Choose if you want to add a 100Ω termination to the S/T socket. This option can be used if the S/T bus is not terminated correctly. The default value is NO. Only BRI - S. For the other parameters, refer to §...

  • Page 77: Stop Monitoring

    USER’S MANUAL For “High impedance mode” in POTS connect the adapter as shown below: 5.4. Stop monitoring Before saving the trace you need to stop monitoring. Stop monitoring. 5.5. Saving the trace When you have stopped the signalling monitoring you can save the trace as follows: CHAPTER 5 - USING THE INSTRUMENT FOR MONITORING ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001...
  • Page 78 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 Open the SAVE THIS RESULT screen. Enter a label for the monitor trace. Use the numeric keypad to enter characters and key 1 to enter a space. Confirm and save the monitor trace. The stored traces can be used for the following routines at a later date: Printing a hard copy of the trace.

  • Page 79: Smart Status

    USER’S MANUAL 6. SMART STATUS 6.1. About this chapter The Smart Status function allows you to view the configuration and the current state of both instrument and tested interface. On ISDN interface, interaction with the B channel status is also possible. 6.2.
  • Page 80 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 B channel data connected to the internal audio circuit. B channel data connected to the external HANDSET plug. Incoming call (only if the answer has been set in manual mode). Active loop. BER test in progress. In Simulation mode you can select the looped B channels and display the connected remote number in the last line of the screen of page 2 , if available.
  • Page 81 USER’S MANUAL If there is an active loop, it’s not possible to change the protocol to avoid B channel lock problems. In simulation mode with P-P configuration you can send the RESTART message after selecting RESTART B-CHANNEL on the first line and then selecting the B channel.
  • Page 82 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 To select the B channel to be connected in loop or audio. In Simulation mode the instrument displays additional information on the channel if the call-back function is active (see Chapter 3.8). If present, the remote number is shown in the "{[CD] , [CB] Remote number compared to the instrument.

  • Page 83: Reading The Pots Line Status

    USER’S MANUAL This page contains the following layer 1 information for the ISDN access: Activation status of the physical layer (INFO 1, 2, 3 and 4). ► Presence of data exchange over the D channel. (D Channel packet) ► Value in mV of the impulse both in transmission and reception. S/T only ►...

  • Page 84: Analyzing A Monitor Trace

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 7. ANALYZING A MONITOR TRACE 7.1. About this chapter This chapter describes the signaling protocol analysis function of the instrument. You can analyze saved or live monitor traces directly on the instrument. In order to save a trace, see Chapter 5.5 Various display modes are available to make data analysis easier.
  • Page 85 USER’S MANUAL Select the trace to be analyzed, i.e. “Aethra Srl”. Open the last saved TRACE directly. Use this menu to set up the filters that remove some of the messages in the trace. The following filters are available for the ISDN access: Show layer: Display all layer 3, 2 and/or 1 messages.

  • Page 86: Analyzing A Trace In Overview Mode

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 “Use this setup for analyzing”. This function takes the selected trace, applies the filters (if applicable) and shows the result on the screen. ISDN You can capture the HDLC protocols that are not directly supported by the instrument by selecting the “OTHER” option in the Protocol field.

  • Page 87: Analyzing A Trace In Full Decoding Mode

    USER’S MANUAL Scroll through the messages. The according to the key used. When at the top or bottom of the screen, the highlight area remains still and the message list starts scrolling. 7.4. Analyzing a trace in full decoding mode Now you can display each message in more detail for further analysis as follows: Display the selected message more in detail.
  • Page 88 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 ISDN POTS Select another message. To return to overview mode: Return to overview mode. To go to mix decoding mode: Change decoding mode. The duration of each call can be determined with the time values shown: in ISDN use the time values between SETUP and DISCONNECT, in POTS between OFF HOOK and ON HOOK events.

  • Page 89: Analyzing A Trace In Mix Decoding Mode

    USER’S MANUAL 7.5. Analyzing a trace in mix decoding mode From the full decoding mode you can display the trace in mix decoding mode as follows: Select an event. The screen changes to the mix decoding mode. The screen displays all information on the selected message, indicating the octet value and the length of each single message.

  • Page 90: Inserting A Call Filter

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 The screen displays all information on the selected message, with the message contents in hexadecimal format. Scroll through the pages with information on the selected message. Select another message. To return to the overview mode: Return to the overview mode.
  • Page 91 USER’S MANUAL ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 When you have inserted the call filter and you have removed the number filter, only the related events will be displayed. CHAPTER 7 - ANALYZING A MONITOR TRACE...

  • Page 92: Configuring The Instrument

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 8. CONFIGURING THE INSTRUMENT 8.1. About this chapter This chapter describes the general configuration of the instrument. You can change default settings or prepare the instrument for specific use. 8.2. Opening the configuration menu Open the Config. menu. From this menu you can select an item to open a submenu, or use the arrow keys to configure.
  • Page 93 USER’S MANUAL Use the numeric keypad to enter Name, Main (phone) number, and subnumber. Select “Save this entry” to add the new name and number to the phonebook. To modify an existing entry. To delete a name from the phonebook. To scroll the name according to the list.

  • Page 94: Automatic Background Monitor

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 8.4. Automatic Background Monitor Moreover, it is possible to act in such a way that the feature BACKGROUND MONITOR activates itself automatically when the test starts, without setting it from time to time. In order to enable this feature, the following conditions must be true: The device must be configured in emulation mode (TE, NT, etc.) ►...

  • Page 95: Adjusting The Volume

    USER’S MANUAL The BACKGROUND MONITOR is automatically activated at every test starting and stops itself a few seconds before the end of the test. The setup took into consideration by this test is the last entered in background monitor’s setup page. See § 5.2. 8.5.

  • Page 96: Changing The Baud Rate

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 Select the DATE or TIME fields. Use the numeric keypad to type the new date or time. Use the arrow keys to backspace to previous digits. Note that the separator characters ( - and :) are automatically inserted.

  • Page 97: Show Release Number

    USER’S MANUAL The screen displays the results of the diagnostic test. Perform a General RESET of the instrument. It is recommended to perform a General RESET after updating the internal firmware of the instrument. Confirm Reset Cancel Reset 8.11. Show release number Select the INFORMATION AND OPTIONS submenu to ask for the model identity (release number and options) at any time.

  • Page 98: Battery Management

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 USER’S MANUAL 8.12. Battery management The instrument is provided with an automatic battery recharge circuit. In case of connection over the ISDN, the instrument receives power directly from the tested line. If this voltage is not available, the instrument is automatically powered through the internal batteries.

  • Page 99: Using Memory, Printer And Pc

    Saving and viewing of test results or monitored traces ► Printing test results or monitored traces ► Communicating with a PC using the AETHRA “PC108 for Windows™” ► software. 9.2. Saving the test results You can save results to memory from any RESULT screen. This enables you to view, analyze, and print the test result at a later date.

  • Page 100: Viewing The Test Results

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 You can enter a label with max. 12 characters for the test result. Use the numeric keypad to enter characters. Numeric key 1 is used for entering a space or other characters. Confirm and save the test results. The results of the last test you have performed are automatically saved.

  • Page 101: Printing The Test Results Or Monitored Traces

    USER’S MANUAL The test results appear on the screen. You can recall the results of the last test by selecting the “Last test” option in the “Selected test” field. The test settings will be automatically restored when recalling a result from the memory. 9.4.
  • Page 102 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 Fig. 9-1 Connecting a printer You can print test results from any RESULT screen. The following example illustrates how to print the results of a BER test: Open the RESULT: BER screen. See Chapter 3. Start printing.

  • Page 103: Using The "Pc108 For Windows™" Software

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 9.5. Using the “PC108 for Windows™” software To use the Aethra “PC108 for Windows™” software you need to connect the instrument to a computer. Use the RS 232 cable to connect a computer to the auxiliary port of the instrument.

  • Page 104: Maintaining The Instrument

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 USER’S MANUAL 10. MAINTAINING THE INSTRUMENT 10.1. About this chapter This chapter covers basic maintenance procedures that can be performed by the user. 10.2. Cleaning and storage 10.2.1. Cleaning the instrument Clean the instrument with a damp cloth and a mild soap. Do not use abrasives, solvents or alcohol, since they may damage the instrument.

  • Page 105: Extending Battery Operation Time

    USER’S MANUAL Fig. 10-1 Charging the batteries No damage will occur to the instrument if you leave it charging for long periods, i.e. during the weekend. For a faster recharge, switch off the device. The AC/DC main adapter switches off the battery recharge cycle maximum after three hours since it is plugged to the AC socket.

  • Page 106: Dimming The Backlight

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 The tester can sink power from the telecom line, using this feature it is possible to extend the battery operation time. See Chapter 3.3.3 for further information. 10.3.3. Dimming the backlight At power-up the screen has a high bright display. To save battery power, if you have not pressed a key for at least five minutes, the backlight of the screen goes down to low level.

  • Page 107: Type Of Power Supply

    Install a new battery pack. Make sure that the batteries are placed in the batteries compartment as shown in Fig. 10-2 Only use Aethra 10.3.5. Type of power supply If power is taken from the ISDN line, the POWER LED turns red. If power is taken from the AC/DC adapter, the POWER LED turns green.

  • Page 108: Ordering Codes

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 10.5. Ordering codes The following tables list the user-replaceable parts for the instrument. To order replacement parts or accessories, contact your nearest service center. Item NiMH Batteries (installed) Battery Charges, available model: Europe 230V, 50-60 Hz * The 230V version of mod.

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    USER’S MANUAL 10.6. Troubleshooting 10.6.1. The instrument does not start up The batteries may be dead. Charge the batteries first: power the instrument ► with the power adapter without turning it on. After about 15 minutes, try turning on the instrument again. 10.6.2.

  • Page 110: Specifications

    11.1.2. Performance characteristics ® Aethra guarantees the properties expressed in numerical values with the stated tolerance. Specified non-tolerance numerical values indicate those that could be nominally expected from the mean of a range of identical instruments.
  • Page 111 USER’S MANUAL CHANNEL STRUCTURE 2B + D LINE CODE Modified AMI COMPLIANCE CCITT (ITU-T) Rec. I.430, ETS 300 012 TOTAL BIT RATE 192 Kb/s NET BIT RATE 144 Kb/s CONNECTOR RJ 45 (ISO 8877), pin 3, 6, 4, 5 IMPEDANCE menu-selectable, high impedance or 100 Ω...

  • Page 112: Pots Access

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 11.4. POTS Access Layer 1 PHYSICAL INTERFACE 2-wire line IMPEDANCE Menu-selectable, 600Ω, CTR21, complex Belgium, Germany & Spain MAKING CURRENT 50 mA, 100 mA SUPPORTED CLASS SERVICES V23 CLI / Call Waiting, Called party number, CIDCW, CID FLASH TIME Programmable 40-1000 msec DIALLING...

  • Page 113: Miscellaneous

    USER’S MANUAL Rechargeable NiMH batteries OPERATING TIME 6 hours @ 25°C, without backlight 24 hours @ 25°C, supplied by Telecom line (U-S/T Bus) RECHARGE 3 hours @ 25°C Power connection INPUT POWER used for battery recharge CONNECTOR 4-pole mini-Din 11.7. Miscellaneous Supported supplementary services ETSI MSN, SUB, CLIR, COLR, COLP, CLIP,...

  • Page 114: Data Connection

    ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 RJ-9, 600 Ω HANDSET CONNECTOR Mechanics WEIGHT 0.5 kg (1.2 pounds) DIMENSIONS (D x L x W) 50 x 180 x 100 mm (1.9 x 7 x 3.9 inches) including case 11.8. Data connection RS 232 CONNECTOR Mini-Din style for PC, printer and remote control.

  • Page 115: Reference Regulations

    USER’S MANUAL 11.10. Reference regulations Marks and reliability tests. STORAGE CEI 50-3 CEI EN 60068-2-1 IEC 68-2-2 TRANSPORT CEI 50-6 IEC 68-2-32 IEC 68-2-35 OPERATING CONDITIONS CEI 50-3 CEI EN 68068-2-1 IEC 68-2-2 IEC 68-2-3 IEC 68-2-14 CEI 50-6 IEC 68-2-31 IEC 68-2-32 IEC 68-2-35 CONDUCTED EMISSION...
  • Page 117 USER’S MANUAL ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 APPENDIX A...
  • Page 118 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 A. CONNECTOR TERMINATIONS A.1. BASIC RATE (B.R.I.) “S/T” interface ISO8877 standard connector - 100Ω impedance FUNCTION Remote power TX + PWR + Plug ISO 8877 RX + PWR - RX - PWR - TX - PWR + The remote power supply pin assignment, displayed above, is related to the supply provided by the NT1 in normal operation conditions.
  • Page 119 USER’S MANUAL ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 *Ending with 9-pole standard connector. A.3. HANDSET FUNCTION TX + Plug RJ 9 APPENDIX A...
  • Page 120 APPENDIX B...

  • Page 121: Optional Adapters

    USER’S MANUAL B. OPTIONAL ADAPTERS The following chapters show how to connect the different adapters available as options. A.4. TT2001 - ISDN BRI NT-S In this configuration the test equipment feeds power to the user’s terminal. See § 3.3.3 for further information. A.5.
  • Page 122 ISDN TESTER AND ANALYZER D2001 USER’S MANUAL A.6. AB2001N - POTS ADAPTER See Chapter 3 for further information. TE Simulation Monitor APPENDIX B...

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