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“Purpose and scope” on page xii – “Assumptions” on page xii – “Terminology” on page xii – “HST-3000 E1 testing user’s guide” on page xiii – “HST-3000 base unit user’s guide” on page xiii – “Safety and compliance information” on page xiii –...
– Pulse Shape Analysis Assumptions This guide is intended for novice, intermediate, and experi- enced users who want to use the HST-3000 E1 testing option efficiently and effectively. We assume that you have basic computer experience and are familiar with basic telecommu- nications safety, concepts, and terminology.
JDSU sales representative. This guide includes an overview of testing features, instruc- tions for using the HST-3000 in monitor, terminate, drop and insert, and line loopback test operations, and test result descriptions. This guide also contains specifications and contact information for JDSU’s Technical Assistance Center...
Before you contact JDSU for technical assistance, please have the serial numbers for the service interface module (SIM) and the base unit handy (see “Locating the serial number” in the HST-3000 Base Unit User’s Guide). Table 1 Technical assistance centers...
A vertical bar | means “or”: platform [a|b|e] only one option can appear in a single command. Square brackets [ ] indicate login [platform name] an optional argument. Slanted brackets < > group <password> required arguments. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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This symbol, located on the equipment, battery, or packag- ing indicates that the equipment or battery must not be dis- posed of in a land-fill site or as municipal waste, and should be disposed of according to your national regulations. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. xvii HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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About This Guide Conventions xviii HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Getting started Chapter 1 This chapter provides basic information about the HST-3000 E1 testing option. Topics discussed in this chapter include the following: – “Overview and options” on page 2 – “E1 connectors” on page 3 – “E1 interface cables” on page 4 –...
Chapter 1 Getting started Overview and options Overview and options An HST-3000, with E1 testing capability, allows you to perform the test operations necessary to install, maintain, and trouble- shoot E1 and n x 64 k E1 circuits. Test operations include in- service monitoring, bit error rate testing (BERT), loopback testing, and drop and insert testing.
E1 SIM. CAUTION: INSTRUMENT DAMAGE The HST-3000 must be turned off before you remove a SIM. For information about powering the HST and attach- ing and detaching SIMs, see the HST-3000 Base Unit User’s Guide.
RJ-48 port will damage the port. Use only appropriate cables. E1 interface cables Table 8 describes the optional E1 interface cables. Table 8 E1 interface cables JDSU part Description number K1599 Balanced RJ-48 (M) and RJ-48 (F) cable HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
HST base unit before you power on the unit. For information about connecting a SIM and powering the HST, see the HST-3000 Base Unit User’s Guide. The following procedure describes how to launch an applica- tion.
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E1 pulse shape analysis Pulse Shape The HST launches the application. For information about purchasing options for the HST-3000, contact your JDSU representative or your local JDSU sales office. You can also contact JDSU through the company web site, www.jdsu.com.
Accessing the test configuration menus Accessing the test configuration menus When you configure a test, you configure the test settings through menu options on the HST-3000 interface. The following procedure describes how to access the test config- uration menus. To access the test configuration menus 1 Launch an application.
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Configuration menu soft keys 3 To view a menu, press the corresponding soft key. For example, to view the Pattern Settings menu, press the PATTERN soft key. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Chapter 1 Getting started Instrument settings and user preferences Instrument settings and user preferences For information about the following HST-3000 features, see the HST-3000 Base Unit User’s Guide: – Powering the HST-3000 – Changing instrument and preference settings, such as...
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Chapter 1 Getting started Instrument settings and user preferences HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
E1 testing Chapter 2 This chapter provides information on performing turn-up and maintenance testing using the HST-3000 E1 testing feature. Topics discussed in this chapter include the following: – “About testing” on page 12 – “Test modes” on page 13 –...
Chapter 2 E1 testing About testing About testing The HST-3000, with an E1-capable SIM, is intended to be used to commission and maintain E1 circuits. Typically this involves out-of-service testing to ensure that the physical layer is clean and there are no problems with network equip- ment or improper provisioning.
– Auto configure to automatically select the interface, framing, and pattern. Test modes The HST-3000 with an E1-capable SIM can operate in the following test modes: – Terminate Mode: This mode separates the Transmit and Receive side of an E1 path, as shown in Figure 2.
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Data Idle Figure 4 Drop and Insert mode D&I allows you to perform bit error rate testing (BERT) on user-selected channels within an E1 circuit. Line code errors are corrected, the signal is regenerated, de-jittered, HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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While in this mode, the HST-3000 will present minimal delay. Only RX/TX1 is applicable in Line Loopback mode. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Chapter 2 E1 testing Status LEDs Status LEDs There are six status LEDs located on the front of the HST-3000, above the LCD screen. Table 9 describes how the LEDs operate. Table 9 Status LEDs Description Sync A two-color LED that reports the signal status.
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– Solid amber or flashing amber indicates the bat- tery capacity indicator (“gas gauge”) needs to be reset. NOTE: For information about charging the battery, changing batteries, and resetting the battery capac- ity indicator, see the Acterna HST-3000 Base Unit User’s Guide. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Chapter 2 E1 testing Monitoring a channel Monitoring a channel The HST-3000 allows you to monitor both E1 receivers simul- taneously. You can analyze full E1 and n x 64k circuits and examine transmission layer results, such as CRC and frame errors, or code errors for a single side of the traffic or in both directions.
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PMP amplitude. Rx 2 Input Set the secondary receiver (Rx) to one of the following: – Bridge (HI-Z) – Terminate – PMP For descriptions, see Rx 1 Input. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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OK key. Press the Cancel key to exit a menu. The following table describes the settings. Setting Parameters Framing Select the framing format for the signal: – PCM30C – PCM30 – PCM31C – PCM31 – Unframed HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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Commit soft key. 8 Press the PATTERN soft key then specify a BERT pattern by performing the following: a Select Pattern, and then use the arrow keys to high- light a BERT pattern from the list. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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64 bytes long. 9 To perform a timed test, do the following: a Press the TIMER soft key. The Timer Settings menu appears. a Select Test Start Mode, and then select either Always Running or Start/Stop. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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10 To configure settings for ITU performance analysis, do the following: a Press the PERF. soft key. The Performance Settings menu appears. Timed test icon HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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Select whether the Unavail- (G.826 and M.2100 only) able Seconds limit is Enabled (On) or not (Off). UAS Limit If UAS Limit Enable is On, (G.826 and M.2100 only) specify the number of sec- onds. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
You have finished monitoring the circuit. Measuring timing slips The HST-3000 allows you to monitor the timing between two E1 signals for timing slips. For example, you can check customer premises equipment against a master clock at the central office, or you can compare two lines of network equip- ment.
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4 Select Test Mode, and then select Monitor. 5 Select Slip Reference and then select the clock refer- ence for timing slips. 6 Connect the HST-3000 to a reference signal and to the test signal (see Figure – Connect the 2M Reference Clock cable from the HST RX/TX2 jack to an E1 BITS clock or a known good reference signal.
You have finished measuring timing slips. Terminate testing In Terminate mode, you can use the HST-3000 to perform bit error rate testing (BERT or BER testing) on E1 circuits, and timeslots within the E1 circuit. You can test for bit errors, code errors, frame errors, and CRC errors (if applicable).
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For example, press the 2 key to select the Rx 1 Input. You can also use the arrow keys to highlight the setting you want to change, and then press the OK key. Press the Cancel key to exit a menu. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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AMI: Alternate mark inversion TX Clock Select one of the following: – Internal – Recovered Rx 1 – Recovered Rx 2 – Ext. 2M Ref. Clock NOTE: If timing is lost, the HST-3000 reverts to internal timing. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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For example, press the 1 key to configure the Sa4 bit sequence. You can also use the arrow keys to highlight the setting you want to change, and then press the OK key. Press the Cancel key to exit a menu. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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Press the ERROR soft key. The Error Settings menu appears. b Press the number key that corresponds to the setting you want to configure. For example, to configure a defect (alarm), press the 1 key. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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The range is 1 though 50. NOTE: The HST-3000 will attempt to insert a clean code error (only a code error and not a bit error). If, after a time-out period of 256 bits, this is not possible, the HST will insert a code plus a bit error (a line error).
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Chapter 2 E1 testing Terminate testing 10 If you are performing an end-to-end test, connect the HST-3000 to the test access point (see Figure – Connect the HST RX/TX1 jack to the access point. Remote Network Test Set RX/TX2 RX/TX1...
Chapter 2 E1 testing Pulse shape analysis Pulse shape analysis With the Pulse Shape option, you can use the HST-3000 to measure the height, width, rise time, fall time, overshoot and undershoot, and signal level of an E1 pulse. The HST displays the measurements and a graph of the pulse shape.
D&I mode by not inserting data into the transmis- sion. When a signal enters the HST-3000 on RX 2, the HST inserts a user-specified pattern into the selected timeslots, and then transmits those channels on TX 1. Non-selected channels pass through the TX 1 unchanged.
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NOTE: If the HST-3000 loses power while connected to a live cir- cuit in D&I mode, the circuit will go down. The following procedure describes how to perform a drop and insert test.
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19) as well as the signaling settings (see step 7 on page 30). Connect the HST-3000 to the test access point (Figure 10 shows a PMP connection): – Connect a Y-cable to the HST RX/TX2 jack and to the access point.
Line code errors will not be corrected, jitter will not be cleaned up, and the signal will be regenerated but data will not be inserted on the line. While in this mode, the HST-3000 will present minimal delay. Only RX/TX1 is applicable in Line Loopback mode.
Appendix A beginning on page 119. NOTE: Ending a test (by either stopping or upon completion of a timed test) freezes all results. The Sync and Data LEDs are still real-time. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
ISDN PRA testing Chapter 3 This chapter provides information on testing ISDN PRA service using the HST-3000 ISDN PRA testing option. Topics discussed in this chapter include the following: – “About ISDN PRA testing” on page 44 – “Status LEDs” on page 45 –...
“Monitoring all of the channels” on page 102 About ISDN PRA testing The HST-3000 ISDN PRA testing option enables you to install and maintain ISDN PRA services over E1 interfaces. Using the option, you can place, receive, and analyze calls, test data...
Table 11 Status LEDs Description Sync Blinking green — Attempting to sync on layer 1. Solid green — HST-3000 is synchronized with the incoming signal. Not illuminated — HST-3000 not synchronized. Data Solid green — Layer 2 established. Solid red — Layer 2 has not been established.
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Flashing red — Approximately five minutes of use remains. Immediately attach AC adapter or replace battery. Solid amber — Battery capacity indicator (“gas gauge”) needs to be reset (see the HST-3000 Base Unit User’s Guide). HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
The tester is used to replace the Line Termination (LT) device, simulation mode and emulates the switch. In this case, the tester can operate with a max. attenuation of 33dB. /G.704 Monitor The tester is used to monitor a TE on the U /G.704 interface. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
If you are using Digital Access Signalling System No. 2 (DASS2) protocol, the following modes are available. PBX-U emulation The module can emulate a PBX and perform out-of-service testing before the PBX is connected (Figure 12). Network Figure 12 PBX emulation HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Figure 13 ET emulation Headset connector When you place and receive voice calls from the HST-3000, you can use a 2.54mm microphone/speaker audio headset to insert voice data into the associated B channels. The headset connects to the HST-3000 through the headset connector...
2 Select a measurement application. To select an item, either scroll to it and then press OK, or press the number for the selection. The Apps menu appears. For example, if you selected PRA Simulation, the following screen appears. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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“Running the BERT macro” on page – Services (See “Performing a capabilities services test” on page – Supplementary Services (See “Performing a supple- mentary services test” on page – B Channel (See “Performing a B channel test” on page HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
The test function launches. Specifying test settings Before you begin testing, make sure the test settings on the HST-3000 match the settings of the line you are testing. The settings that are available vary depending on the application. Specifying When you configure the HST to place a call, you specify the...
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This selection is not available in DASS2 protocol. 9 Select Numbering Plan and then specify the numbering plan for your address, if required. This selection is not available in DASS2 protocol. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
3 Select E1 Framing and then specify the framing format for the E1 signal: – PCM31 (FAS) – PCM31 (FAS+CRC) 4 Select E1 Encoding and then specify the encoding: – HDB3: High Density Bipolar 3 – AMI: Alternate Mark Inversion HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
7 then proceed with step 2 Press the CALL soft key. You may need to use the left or right arrow button to find the CALL soft key. The Call Settings menu appears. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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If supported, key presses are sent as KEYPAD informa- tion elements, in addition to DTMF tones. This selection is not available in the DASS2 protocol. 9 Select Channel and then choose a B channel. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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If you enter a number, the HST will only allow incoming calls from that number. 18 Select CUG and then select whether to make outgoing calls with the HST from a Closed User Group. This is only available in DASS2 protocol. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
3 Select BERT Pattern and then choose a pattern. The BERT patterns are described in Appendix C "BERT Patterns, Defects, Anomalies, and Messages". 4 Select Error Insertion and then select how frequently errors are inserted. This selection is not available in HIZBERT. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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11 If you are running a HIZBERT, you must specify a few more settings. a Select Channel and then specify the number of chan- nels to BERT. 1x64 K — BERT on one channel 31x64K PMC31(C) — BERT on all channels of a PMC31(C) framed circuit. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
The test configuration soft keys appear. 2 Press the Supp Service soft key. You may need to use the left or right arrow button to find the Supp Service soft key. The Supp Service Settings menu appears. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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8 Select MSN and then enter the multiple subscriber number (MSN) values, if needed. 9 Select CFx Number and then enter the call forward number. 10 Select DDI Base and then enter the Direct Dial In Base number. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
1 Press the Configure navigation key. The test configuration soft keys appear. 2 Press the UUS/IE soft key. You may need to use the left or right arrow button to find the UUS/IE soft key. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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This is typically a string of up to 40 characters. 8 Select IE3 value and enter the value of information element number 3. This is typically a string of up to 40 characters. You are finished specifying the UUS/IE settings. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
6 If you selected No for All channels, select Channel value and specify the channel to filter. 7 Select SAPI and then choose whether to filter on a specific SAPI. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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16 Select Block RR frames and then choose whether to block Receiver Ready frames. 17 Select DASS2 Abbreviated and then choose whether DASS2 message decodes will be abbreviated. You are finished specifying the Tracer settings. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
To overwrite a profile 1 Press the Configure navigation key. 2 Press the Profile soft key. Press the 3 key. 4 Select the file name to overwrite. 5 Press the OK key. The test profile is overwritten. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
If you are testing using the TE-S application, Figure 15 shows how to connect to the line. To connect to the line 1 Connect one end of the test cable to the RX/TX1 jack on the left side of the module. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
2 Connect the other end of the cable to the TE. Central Office/Switch RX/TX1 port Figure 16 Connecting as a LT-S The cables are connected. TE-U If you are testing using the TE-U application, Figure 17 shows how to connect to the line. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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1 Connect one end of the test cable to the RX/TX1 jack on the left side of the module. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the NT. Central Office/Switch RX/TX1 port Figure 18 Connecting as a LT-U The cables are connected. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
If you are testing using the ET-U application, Figure 20 shows how to connect to the line. To connect to the line 1 Connect one end of the test cable to the RX/TX1 jack on the left side of the module. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
To connect to the line 1 With the first cable, connect one end of the test cable to the RX/TX1 jack on the left side of the module. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
To connect to the line 1 With the first cable, connect one end of the test cable to the RX/TX1 jack on the left side of the module. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
To connect to the line 1 Using a special “Y” cable (one RJ-45 to two RJ-45s), connect the single end of the test cable to the RX/TX1 jack on the left side of the module. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
The ISDN phone emulation function allows you to do the following: – place or receive up to 30 calls – transmit DTMF tones – perform a BER test – view D channel messages – view layer 1 statistics – view E1 LED results HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
HST is synchronized with a valid signal. 5 Verify the link is up by doing the following: a Press the Home navigation key. b Press the Display soft key, and then select LED. c Verify the Sync LED is on. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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8 If you want to place a second call, press the NEW CALL soft key and then repeat step 6 step Use the up and down arrow keys to move among calls. You have placed a call. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
To run the 30 call macro 1 Press the Actions soft key and then select 30 Call Macro. The HST-3000 places 30 individual outbound calls, one on each channel. 2 To end the calls, press the Actions soft key and then select Hang Up All Calls.
Chapter 3 ISDN PRA testing Emulating an ISDN phone Rejecting a call When you reject a call, the HST-3000 disconnects the call. To reject a call when prompted – Press the Reject soft key. The HST-3000 rejects the call and sends a “Call Rejected”...
The Interface result category lists results related to the phys- physical layer ical interface. statistics To view the Interface results – Press the Display soft key and then select Interface. For more information on these results, see “Interface results” on page 147. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
BERT on a single channel (only one chan- Channel nel) BERT Multiple BERT on the multiple channels. Channels The channel map appears. Choose the channels using the arrow keys and the OK key. When finished selecting channels, press the Commit soft key. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
76). 3 Enter the DTMF tones using the keypad. 4 If you have multiple calls connected, press the up or down arrow to move to another call. 5 Enter the DTMF tones using the keypad. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
“Adding or editing speed dial entries” on page – Delete (see “Deleting a speed dial entry” on page Adding or editing The following procedure describes how to add or edit speed speed dial entries dial entries. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
The following procedure describes how to delete speed dial entries. To delete a speed dial entry 1 From the Speed>Manage Entries menu, select Delete. 2 Select the entry to delete and then press OK. The entry is deleted. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
4 To start the BERT, either press the Start BERT soft key or press the Actions soft key and then select Start BERT. 5 To change the channel or channels to BERT, press the Actions soft key and then select a BERT function. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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10 Optional. Press the Results soft key and then select Save Results. NOTE: In BERT mode, you can save results only after the BERT ends. For more information on these results, see “BERT results” on page 146. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
The test will run for the duration set in the BERT configu- ration menu. 6 Optional. To clear any history results, press the Results soft key and then select Clear Results. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
3 Connect to the line. (See “Connecting to the line” on page 4 Select which services to test by performing the following: a Press the Select soft key. b Scroll to highlight the desired services. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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7 Press the Start soft key. The HST places successive calls using all the selected services. A “Running” message appears in the upper left of the screen and an arrow appears next to the service currently being tested. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
To run the supplementary services test 1 Select Supplementary Services from the test function screen (see “Selecting a test function” on page 50). The Supp Services screen appears. 2 Verify your test settings. (See “Specifying test settings” on page HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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7 Press the Start soft key. The HST places successive calls using all the selected services. A “Running” message appears in the upper left of the screen and an arrow appears next to the service currently being tested. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
The B Chan Test screen appears. 2 Verify your test settings, including the Call Settings selec- tion for B channel test. (See “Specifying test settings” on page 3 Connect to the line. (See “Connecting to the line” on page HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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This test runs until calls have been placed on all channels. 5 Verify that the Sync LED is illuminated to ensure that the HST is synchronized with a valid signal. 6 Press the Start soft key. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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8 To save your results, press the Results soft key and then select Save Results. For more information on these results, see “B channel test results” on page 150. You have finished the B Channel test. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
“Specifying test settings” on page 3 Connect to the line. (See “Connecting to the line” on page 68 4 Verify that the Sync LED is illuminated to ensure that the HST is synchronized with a valid signal. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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This is useful if you are running a long term monitor test. The file name will be HST.[date].[time].cap, where “date” and “time” are the current system clock results (this file name cannot be changed). HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
File Manager. For details on viewing text files on the HST, refer to the HST-3000 Base Unit User’s Guide. You have finished capturing D Channel messages. Navigating The D Chan Decode Results screen displays decode text messages in the order they are received on the HST.
To clear the HST message buffer – On any results screen (for example, the D-Chan Decode Results screen), press the Results soft key, and then select Clear All. The message buffer is cleared. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Change this only if it is required. NOTE: This applies to the next call received. 6 Press the Run soft key. The call status appears on the screen. 7 Press the Break soft key to stop the responder. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Chapter 3 ISDN PRA testing Monitoring the D channel Monitoring the D channel The HST-3000 allows you to monitor and analyze the D Channel from the U /G.704 and S interface while the network is in-service. To monitor the D Channel 1 If the HST is off, press the green power button to power on the unit.
You have finished monitoring the D Channel. Running a HIZBERT The HST-3000 allows you to perform a BERT on the received signals with HIZ impedance. The HIZBERT is receive only and shows RX results from either direction. To run a HIZBERT 1 If the HST is off, press the green power button to power on the unit.
8 To save your results, press the Results soft key and then select Save Results. You have finished running a HIZBERT. Monitoring all of the channels The HST-3000 allows you to monitor an active PRA line and show statistics about the E1 circuit. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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6 To monitor the audio of a call, press the Audio soft key and then enter the channel number you wish to monitor. NOTE: Both sides must be synced to listen to the channel. 7 To view other statistics, do the following. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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Use the Display soft key to view the D Channel trace. 8 To save your results, press the Results soft key and then select Save Results. For more information on these results, see “ISDN View results” on page 152. You have finished monitoring all channels. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Troubleshooting Chapter 4 This chapter describes how to identify and correct problems related to Primary Rate testing with the HST-3000. Topics discussed in this chapter include the following: – “Interpreting D channel decode messages” on page 106 – “Resolving problems” on page 116...
(layer 3 messages). These are often referred to as Q.931 messages. Figure 24 on page 107 illustrates a sample Q.931 message indicating that a call is being setup. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Using the LAPD messages, you can determine why a D channel link is not established, if a link is being terminated, and why a link is being terminated. Three types of frames are transmitted in LAPD: Information frames, which carry detailed HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
– A DISC message from the device terminating the D channel link. DISC Disconnect or terminate the D channel link. This message should (Disconnect) not be confused with the Q.931 DIS- CONNECT message which is used to disconnect a call. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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Request an exchange of information between the link partners. (Unnumbered Informa- tion) HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Force re-transmission of bad frames. Frequent REJ frames indicate miscom- (Reject) munication on the D channel, typically due to errored frames during transmis- sion. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
RELEASE message reports the cause for the disconnection. Q.931 decodes Table 14 lists each of the Q.931 decode messages. For an overview of Q.931 messages, see “Q.931 messages” on page 112. Table 14 Q.931 decodes Message… Sent to… SETUP Originate a call. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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RELEASE Acknowledge that a RELEASE mes- COMPLETE sage has been received, and discon- nect the call. NOTE: A call is not disconnected until the RELEASE COMPLETE message is observed. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
7 digits. Normal Any number of unspecified conditions, but may indicate unspecified the call is terminating into a “fast busy” (all trunks are busy). HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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– Contact a Tier 2 or Tier 3 technician or switch vendor to isolate and resolve the prob- lem. No response received to Recovery on generated messages. Often timer expiry seen when B channels are not active. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Resolving problems Resolving problems Table 16 describes situations that you may encounter when using the HST-3000 to test ISDN PRA service, and then helps you resolve the situation. Table 16 Issues and resolutions Issue Description Resolution No dial tone You will not hear a dial tone N/A.
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PRA SIM corre- sponding to the selected mode. Most CPE turn-up testing is performed with the HST-3000 configured as a TE-U2/G.704 with the test cord in the RX/TX1 jack. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Appendix A E1 BERT and Pulse Shape Test Results About test results About test results After a test is started, the HST-3000 begins gathering results. Ending a test (either upon completion of a timed test or by stopping the test) freezes all results.
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Appli- cable to all timing modes except Internal. NOTE: When timing source is not available, HST-3000 reverts to internal timing. Rx Freq Max Receive Frequency Maximum Deviation. This result appears when the deviation from the nominal E1 frequency of 2048 kbit/s is greater than 50 ppm.
(current). An “x” in the History column indicates the condition was detected since the last test restart. Restarting the test will clear the History column. A checkmark in the other column indicates the condition is currently being detected. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Signal test results Result Description LOS Alarms Number of Loss of Signal alarms LOS Seconds Number of seconds in which LOS was detected Rx Frequency Frequency of the clock recovered from the received E1 circuit HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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E1 circuit is faster than the refer- ence E1 circuit. Ref Clk Frequency Frequency of the reference clock Ref Clk Dev PPM Reference clock deviation, ± 200 ppm Ref Clk Max Dev Reference clock maximum deviation, ± 200 ppm HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Number of seconds in which MF-AIS was detected MF-RDI Alarms Number of Multi Frame Remote Defect Indication alarms detected MF-RDI Seconds Number of seconds in which MF-RDI was detected FAS BIT Errors Number of errored Frame Alignment Signal bits detected HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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Number of times MFAS Sync was lost CRC Sync Losses Number of times CRC Sync was lost E-bit Errors Number of remote CRC errors E-bit Error Rate Ratio of E-bit Error blocks received to the total number of blocks received HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
8 received frames Sa 8 The value of the Sa 8 bit over the previous 8 received frames Timeslot results The timeslot category lists the current bits, and signaling bits where applicable, for each timeslot. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
TSEs are detected while pattern syn- chronization is present % Error Free Ratio of seconds during which no pattern Seconds bit errors were detected, to the total num- ber of seconds while pattern synchroniza- tion is present HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
You can also contact JDSU through the com- pany web site, www.jdsu.com. Using the Action soft key, you can apply masks to measure conformance to G.703 specifications. Results are described in Table Figure 25 Pulse shape graph with mask HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
A “Fail” result indicates the pulse shape does not conform to the mask specifications. Performance results The HST-3000 provides performance analysis results in accordance with the ITU-T G.821, G.826, and M.2100 stan- dards. The following sections describe the results for each standard.
ITU-T Rec. G.821 threshold. SESR Severely Errored Seconds Ratio. The ratio of severely errored seconds to the number of available seconds. Test Seconds. Total number of elapsed sec- onds since the start of the test. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Near End Error Free Seconds. The number of available seconds during which no relevant anomalies or defects were present. NE EFSR Near End Error Free Seconds Ratio. The ratio of error free seconds to the number of avail- able seconds. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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Near End CRC Background Block Error. Num- ber of errored blocks that did not result in a SES. NE CRC Near End CRC Background Block Error Ratio. BBER The ratio of CRC background block errors to the number of blocks received. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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Far End Unavailable Seconds. A count of the number of Test Seconds which met the ITU-T Rec. G.826 definition of unavailable time. FE UASR Far End Unavailable Seconds Ratio. The ratio of unavailable seconds to the number of test seconds. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Error Free Seconds. The number of available seconds during which no relevant anomalies or defects were present. EFSR Error Free Seconds Ratio. The ratio of error free seconds to the number of available sec- onds. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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CRC BBER CRC Background Block Error Ratio. The ratio of CRC background block errors to the number of blocks received. BERT EB BERT Errored Blocks. Number of blocks con- taining one or more errored bits. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Near End Error Free Seconds. The number of available seconds during which no relevant anomalies or defects were present. NE EFSR Near End Error Free Seconds Ratio. The ratio of error free seconds to the number of avail- able seconds. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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S1 <= n <= S2 range. “Rejected” indicates that the test results did not meet the performance objectives. FE ES Far End Errored Seconds. The number of available seconds during which one or more relevant anomalies or defects were present. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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Far End Unavailable Seconds. A count of the number of test seconds which met the ITU-T Rec. M.2100 definition of unavailable time. FE UASR Far End Unavailable Seconds Ratio. The ratio of unavailable seconds to the number of test seconds. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Unavailable Seconds. A count of the number of test seconds which met the ITU-T Rec. M.2100 definition of unavailable time. UASR Unavailable Seconds Ratio. The ratio of unavailable seconds to the number of test sec- onds. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Time test results Result Description Time Current time of day in hours, minutes, and seconds (hh:mm:ss). Date Current day and month. Elapsed Time Amount time in hours, minutes, and sec- onds (hh:mm:ss) since the last test restart. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
This category provides a running log of significant events and errors. You can view the results in table form or histogram. Saving and printing results For information about saving and printing test results, see the Acterna HST-3000 Base Unit User’s Guide. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
The Phone status displays information related to placing and receiving calls. This category is available when using the PRA Simulate test functions. Figure 26 provides an example of the Phone status screen. Figure 26 Phone status screen HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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(note the change from : to :: ). BERT status Box in the lower right that indicates BERT status (empty in the example) HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Error Free Seconds. Seconds during which pattern synchronization was maintained through the entire second and no bit error occurred. Errored Seconds. Counts test seconds where one or more bit errors occurred. Severely Errored Seconds. Block Error Count. Unavailable Seconds. Degraded Minutes. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
The signal frequency of the received sig- nal. Rx Delta ppm Rx frequency deviation, displayed in ppm Rx Freq Max ppm The maximum Rx signal frequency that has been received since the beginning of the test. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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The current Multi Frame Alignment Sig- nal word Sa6 Sequence The value of the Sa 6 bit over the previ- ous 8 received frames. Frame Slips Number of framing slips detected since start of test. Layer 2 status message. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Indicates an Alarm Indication Signal has been detected. E-Bit Indicated the correct presence of E-bit in the frame. Loop Indicates a loopback is present. LSIG Indicates the Layer 1 signal is above 31 dB in strength. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Configuration of the channel is OUT. Configuration of the channel is IN/OUT. Calls barred. Channel not in use. Pass/Fail Reports the result of the BER test. The test fails if the result is any number except zero (0). HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Frame Slips Number of frame slips (absolute value) counted when the E1 test signal slips from the E1 reference signal after both signals are present simultaneously. Input Frequency The frequency of the received signal input. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
– All channels shows the call status and elapsed time per channel for all channels – Channels 1-16 shows the call status and elapsed time per channel for channels 1-16. – Channels 17-31shows the call status and elapsed time per channel for channels 17-31 HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
– Min call duration – Max call duration – Avg Call duration – Usage shows the channel usage percentages. Saving and printing results For information about saving and printing test results, see the HST-3000 Base Unit User’s Guide. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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Appendix B PRA Test Results Saving and printing results HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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Topics discussed in this appendix include the following: – “BERT patterns” on page 156 – “Defects” on page 158 – “Anomalies” on page 158 – “Q.931 Cause Codes” on page 159 HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
Normal BER test results (such as bit errors and pattern sync) are not available during delay testing Selects the 2 -1 pseudorandom pattern, which generates a maximum of 5 sequential 0s and 6 sequential 1s. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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22 sequential 1s and 23 sequential 0s. The Quick Brown Fox message. User Bit Pattern Selects a user-defined pattern from 3 to 32 bits long. User Byte Pattern Selects a user-defined pattern from 1 to 64 bytes long. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
The cause codes listed in Table 39 on page 160 do not appear on the D Channel Decode Results or Phone screens. The codes correspond to those listed in the Inter- national Telecommunications Union (ITU) Q.931 standards. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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REQ FACILITY REJ Response to STATUS ENQuiry RSP TO STAT ENQ Normal Unspecified NORM UNSPECIFIED No channel available NO CHAN AVAILABLE Queued QUEUED Network out of order NETWORK OUT OF ORDER Temporary failure TEMPORARY FAILURE HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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INVALID CALL REF Identified channel does not exist CHAN NOT EXIST No call ID NO CALL ID Call ID in use CALL ID IN USE No call suspend NO CALL SUSPEND Call cleared CALL CLEARED HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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TEI Error TEI ERROR Layer 2 not active LAYER 2 NOT ACTIVE No response to SABME NO RESP SABME Received a DM DM RECEIVED Disconnect received DISC RECEIVED No response to setup NO RESPONSE TO SETUP HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
This appendix lists the call acceptance or call rejection rules according to the protocol selected. Topics listed in this appendix include the following: – “1TR6 and TN-1R6 protocol” on page 164 – “Other protocols” on page 164 HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
The field “Sub-add call screening” (on the Call Settings config- uration menu) allows the user to test the called address and sub-address on incoming calls. If this field is set to “Yes,” the called address and sub-address are tested before accepting the call. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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Table 42 Call rejection due to the address Sub-add Received Received Own sub- Call call sub- address address address management screening address Empty Indifferent Indifferent Call rejected Y (not equal Indifferent Indifferent Call rejected to X) HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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Table 43 Call rejection due to the sub-address Sub-add Received Received sub- Call call sub- address address address management screening address Indifferent Indifferent B (not equal Call rejected to A) Indifferent Indifferent Empty Call rejected HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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NTT, and CorNet” on page 168 – “VN3” on page 169 – “VN4” on page 169 – “VN6” on page 170 – “SwissNet-3” on page 171 – “1TR6 and TN-1R6” on page 172 – “1TR67” on page 173 HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
3.1 KHz Data Ton 3.1 KHz Fax G3 Fax G4 Teletex X21 Uc 19 X25 Uc 13 Mixed Remote Graph Bild 1. The service byte and additional info byte combine to form the service indicator (SIN) HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
This appendix contains specifications for the E1 testing option. Topics discussed in this appendix include the following: – “Physical interface specifications” on page 176 – “E1 circuit testing specifications” on page 179 – “Pulse shape specifications” on page 180 HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
PRA pin-outs Figure 27 through Figure 29 provide the pin-outs used when running the PRA application. TE mode In TE mode, the connector is wired as shown in Figure Figure 27 TE mode pin-outs HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
NT mode In NT mode, the connector is wired as shown in Figure Figure 28 NT mode pin-outs Monitor mode In Monitor mode, the connectors are wired as shown in Figure Figure 29 Monitor mode pin-outs HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
AS — Available Seconds. known pattern of bits is trans- mitted, and errors received are ASR — Available Seconds counted to figure the BER. The Ratio. Bit Error Rate test is used to measure transmission quality. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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G.821 — ITU-T specification that defines performance criteria EFSR — Error Free Seconds for ISDN circuits. Ratio. HDB3 — High Density Bipolar 3. A bipolar coding method that does not allow more than two consecutive zeros. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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31 channels and CRC error Signal. Bit sequence transmitted checking is enabled. in timeslot 0 of alternating E1 frames. The NFAS word PDH — Plesiosynchronous contains the Si, Sa, and A bits. Digital Hierarchy. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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A terminal will transmit an RDI when it loses its incoming signal. Rx — Receiver or Received. UAS — Unavailable Seconds. Also used to specify input. UASR — Unavailable Seconds Ratio. SES — Severely Errored Seconds. HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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DTMF tones Base unit Cause codes, described defined Clearing the decode buffer user’s guide xiii Compliance information xiii Batt LED 17, Configuration menus 52–63 BERT 27–33 Configure, automatic 13, 18, 28, 34, macro 87–88 patterns results HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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E1 testing option user’s guide xiii Drop and insert LAPD frames mode description about decode messages testing 35–38 interpreting decodes DTMF tones, transmitting supervisory messages unnumbered messages alarm batt E1 features data error Emulation modes, illustrated 47–49 ISDN PRA HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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Interface interface Monitoring at the U interface 101– LED 122, performance Multi-channel BERT G.821 G.826 ISM G.826 OOS M2100 ISM M2100 OOS Phone status Navigating decode text pulse shape saving and printing 142, HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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E1 testing option user’s guide xiii overwriting storing Test settings, specifying 52–63 Testing Viewing decode messages about E1 about ISDN PRA Viewing test results drop and insert 35–38 HST-3000 E1 Testing User’s Guide...
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