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- Page 1 Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Version 11 © 2015 Greenlee Communications 52071568...
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Page 3: Copyright
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Copyright © 2015 – Greenlee Communications, All Rights Reserved Last Revision Date: November 9, 2015 Version: 10.07 Warning: Reproduction by any means mechanically, electronically, photographically, chemically or any other process, including photocopying, is strictly prohibited without express writ- ten permission of Greenlee Communications and is in violation of United States copy- right laws. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Copyright ..........................i Table of Contents ......................iii Safety Information ......................11 Overview ......................... 11 Shock Hazard ......................11 Eye Protection ......................11 Laser Safety ........................ 11 Battery Safety ...................... - Page 6 Table of Contents Ethernet Testing ......................25 Overview ......................... 25 Test Interfaces......................... 25 Test Interface Connections ....................26 Link Active Indicators....................... 26 Port Configuration ......................26 Port A & B Selection ....................26 Copper, Fiber & Speed Selection ................27 Optical Power &...
- Page 7 Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Clock Settings ......................41 DS1 Framing Selection ....................42 Framing Status Indicators ..................42 Line Code Selection ......................42 Reception of Valid B8ZS Code Words ................. 42 Excessive Jitter monitor ....................42 Loopback......................... 42 PairGain HDSL ......................
- Page 8 Table of Contents Local Loopbacks......................52 Transmit FEAC Codes ....................52 BERT (Bit Error Rate Test) ....................52 BERT Default ......................53 BERT Results ......................53 Error Injection ........................53 Clear Errors & Elapsed-Time ..................54 Alarms & Events ......................54 Alarms &...
- Page 9 Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Quiet Termination ......................63 Sweep ......................... 63 Tone 1-4 Buttons ......................63 Speaker Adjust ......................63 4-Wire TIMS ........................65 Terminations ........................ 65 4-Wire TIMS Wideband ....................66 Measurements ......................66 Transmit & Receive ....................66 Sweep Button ......................
- Page 10 viii Table of Contents E1 ..........................76 PRI Configuration ......................76 Emulation Mode......................77 PRI “Link Active” Layer’s 1 & 2 ..................78 Placing a VOICE or Audio Call ..................78 Hang Up ........................79 Placing a Data Call ...................... 80 BERT ........................
- Page 11 Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Byte Encoder Display ....................92 Auto Mode ........................92 Other Features ........................ 92 Up/Down buttons ..................... 92 Invert button......................92 Bi-Directional loopback button ................. 92 RITS ..........................93 Rapid Intelligent Timing System ..................93 Test Interface ........................
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Page 13: Safety Information
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Safety Information Overview Hazards exist in every workplace in many different forms: sharp edges, falling objects, flying sparks, chemicals, noise and a myriad of other potentially dangerous situations. Controlling hazards at their source is the best way to protect you from accidents. While the test set is designed to be a safe and reliable tool, the environment in which you perform work in may expose you to hazards. -
Page 14: Battery Safety
Overview Battery Safety Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury or property damage. Do not allow anything to contact the battery terminals. ► Do not immerse batteries in liquid. Liquid may cre- ate a short circuit and damage the battery. If bat- teries are immersed, contact your service center for proper handling. - Page 15 Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Les changements ou modifications non expressément approuvés par la partie responsable de la conformité pourraient annuler l'autorité de l'utilisateur à utiliser l'équipement .
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Page 17: Getting Started
If any item is missing appears damaged please contact your local Greenlee Communications representative or our customer support team using one of these methods: Phone: Phone: 800- 642-2155 Email: communicationtechsupport@greenlee.textron.com Mail: Greenlee Communications 1390 Aspen Way Vista, CA 92081 Battery Information The test set can be powered from its internal rechargeable battery pack or from the provided universal 100-240VAC wall mount charger. -
Page 18: Warranty
Warranty Warranty The test set is warranted for a period of at least one year from the date of shipment against defects in material and workmanship. This warranty applies to the original equipment purchaser and is non-transferable without express written authorization. Warranty is void if: 1) The warranty sticker has been tampered with or removed - indicating unauthorized access... -
Page 19: Buttons & Icons
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Buttons & Icons User Interface Power on/off To power ON the test set, press and hold the power button for two seconds or until the green power indicator lights. Once powered on, the unit takes less than 25 se- conds to display the home screen. -
Page 20: Unlocking The Screen
User Interface Unlocking the screen Slide the unlock button from bottom to top to unlock the unit. You are now at the home screen. Press a test Icon for the particular tests you would like to perform or use your finger and slide from left to right or right to left to view additional screens. User Settings To adjust various user settings such as LCD brightness or data and time press the all applications menu icon... -
Page 21: Indicator Lights
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Indicator Lights Power Indicator The green powered-on indicator is located above the upper left corner of the display and is only lighted when the unit is powered on. When this indicator is off it indicates that unit is powered off. -
Page 23: Interfaces
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Interfaces Test Interfaces The test set uses a plug & stay architecture which eliminates removing, damaging or losing modules like you would with other test sets. Plug & stay also enables testing multiple services at the same time without powering off the device to change modules. You can’t do that with many modular test systems. -
Page 24: Charge, Wi-Fi & Remote Management Interfaces
Charge, Wi-Fi & Remote Management Interfaces Charge, Wi-Fi & Remote Management Interfaces 1. Charger input is located in the upper left corner and is labeled 9V. Only use the approved Greenlee Communications supplied charger as other models may dam- age the internal power supply and will void the warranty. 2. -
Page 25: Lcd Settings
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx LCD settings To change the LCD display settings press the icon, then settings, select Display and then select Brightness. Slide the bar left or right to increase or decrease bright- ness. To change how long the screen should remain lit before dimming to save power select Screen Timeout. -
Page 27: Ethernet Testing
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Ethernet Testing Overview Service providers are actively turning up enterprise and carrier Ethernet technology as the need for more and even more bandwidth and quality of service is desired. The need for bandwidth and quality services has never been more important, making com- prehensive Ethernet testing immediately at service turn-up vital to ensuring service quality and increasing customer satisfaction. -
Page 28: Test Interface Connections
/Test Interface Connections Test Interface Connections To connect the test interface to the device under test you must select the proper patch cable depending on which interface you are testing and the termination type if using the optical ports. There is no specific order of connection required. You can connect the patch cord to the test device or network device first. -
Page 29: Copper, Fiber & Speed Selection
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Both Port-A and Port-B (looped) are configured the same on power up but can be con- figured independently. To configure Port-B simply tap on the Port-A button and select Port-B. Copper, Fiber & Speed Selection The test set default setting is Copper 100M for Port A &... -
Page 30: Auto-Negotiate
Port Configuration On power up the Tx Laser for A & B is ON, to turn OFF the Tx laser press the Menu key and tap on SFP-A or SFP-B and press the Set SFP-A or B laser-Off button. Auto-Negotiate Auto-Negotiate enable two interfaces to determine common transmission parameters, such as speed, duplex mode, and flow control. -
Page 31: Quick Test
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx There are two buttons to the right of the Test Destination MAC Address labeled Set to Port-A & B. Use these buttons to quickly enter the A or B MAC address of the test set into the destination MAC address. -
Page 32: View Quick Test Results
Quick Test Duration window to enter the length of the test in SECONDS. Next enter the Load in FPS % (1-100%). FPS is Frames/Second. Press the Start test button to initiate your test. Note a progress indicator wheel will be active until the test is complete along with a display that will count down until comple- tion of the quick test and a percentage of test completed will increase until it reaches 100%. -
Page 33: Viewing Multiple Quick Test Results
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx ► Frame Check Sequence Errors-Number of errors with CRC error Alignment Errors – Number of receive frames with alignment errors ► Octets Transmitted OK – Number of data and padding octets successfully ► transmitted Octets Received OK –... -
Page 34: Throughput Test
RFC-2544 Testing Throughput Test Throughput determines the maximum number of frames per second that can be trans- mitted without any dropped frames. In any given Ethernet system the absolute maxi- mum throughput will depend on the frame size. The tables below list the max data rates for a given speed and frame size. -
Page 35: Frame Loss
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Frame Loss Frame loss is simply the rate or number of frames lost through the range of data rates and frame sizes. Lost Frames are those which were successfully transmitted but were never received. Latency Also known as Frame Delay (FD), the Latency test or one-way delay measures the time required for a frame to travel from the originating device through the network to... - Page 36 RFC-2544 Testing Tap on the Frame Size(s) button for each test checked and select the frame sizes you which to test. See Frame selection screen below. Remember: you must select frame sizes for EACH test (Throughput/Frame Loss, La- tency, and Back-to-Back) selected. Use your finger to swipe bottom to top on display for more frame sizes.
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Page 37: Rfc-2544 Test Results
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx above it would go to 90%. The test set will decrease until there are no FPS errors or until it hits the Min Test Load (40% default). The test set will run the Min FPS and will stop and display errors. -
Page 38: Port B Configuration
Port B Configuration results to your PC to remove test results or simply delete. When finished select “Turn Off USB storage” (Android turns green) and unplug the USB cable. Port B Configuration Port B is typically used for loopback tests such as RFC-2544. To configure Port B simply press on the Port-A button and select Port-B. -
Page 39: Configuration
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Configuration Loopback On(default)/Off – When green loopback is ON and loops TX to RX Swap MAC Address ON (default) – When green this mode swaps the destination MAC and the source MAC address the source now becomes the destination MAC ad- dress. -
Page 41: Ds1 Testing
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx DS1 Testing Overview DS1 testing is activated by pressing the DS3-DS1 icon. Note the elapsed time display, “ET: xxx” – ET appears when the self-test has completed. DS1-A default configuration is monitor mode, NW (Network Clock), ESF Framing, and B8ZS Coding, BERT–OFF. The test set supports Single/ Dual T1 test port DS1-A (1) &... -
Page 42: Ds1 Auto Configuration
DS1 Configuration on the Monitor button and selecting the desired test. In the example below the test set is configured as TERM, NW Clock, ESF Framing, B8ZS Coding, and BERT-Off. DS1 Auto Configuration The test set is capable of determining the proper signal and framing detected on a live circuit and self configuring itself to achieve signal lock and pattern synch. -
Page 43: Clock Settings
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx CSU/NIU Emulation – Tap on CSU/NIU Emulate to configure the test set to respond to CSU, NIU-4, and NIU-5 (Smart Jack) loopbacks. Upon reception of a loopback the system will beep and display (at the bottom) “**loopback activated**” and the type of loopback detected (e.g. -
Page 44: Ds1 Framing Selection
Line Code Selection INT Internal Timed – When this mode is selected the test set uses its internal clock to generate the timing signal with a resolution accuracy of <10ppm at 1.544MHz. Sync and Async data transfer on 24 DS0 is supported. DS1 Framing Selection The test set default is ESF framing. -
Page 45: Pairgain Hdsl
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx ► Smart Repeater ► In-Band ► Manual (self and local) PairGain HDSL NREM - Loops the remote HTUR towards the network NLOC - Loops the HTUC toward the network NDU1 - Loops 1 Doublers towards the network NETWORK to CUSTOMER loopback NDU2 - Loops 2 Doublers towards the network... -
Page 46: User & Self-Loop
Loopback Commands CSU (10000,100) – Loops the T1 CSU towards the network NIU4 (1100, 1110) – Older vintage NIU loopback, Loops the CSU towards the network NIU5 (11000, 11100) – SMART JACK loops the NIU towards the Network Payload – Loops only the payload towards the network, uses the FDL link (ESF only) Line –... -
Page 47: Stopping A Bert
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx QRSS – Industry standard Quasi-Random Signal is formed from 20 Bits with ► max of 14 consecutive zeros 3in24 – Three ones in 24 bits used to stress AMI lines, (0100 0100 0000 0000 ►... -
Page 48: Send Errors
BERT (Bit Error Rate Test) SES – Severely Errored Seconds displays the total number of seconds with an error rate >= 1.0e-3. %SES – Percent Severely Errored Seconds displays the current ratio of SES to total test seconds. Send Errors This button selects what type of error will be inserted when a user taps the insert key. -
Page 49: Frequency, Level And Slips
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx In the example above the unit is currently in Loss of Signal, the LOS is RED and No Signal detected is displayed at the bottom left. Reported Alarms & Events: LOS – Loss Of Signal CRC –... -
Page 50: Ds1-B Test Interface
DS1-B Test Interface DS1-B Test Interface The test set can be optioned for a second independent DS1 test interface. To select the second test interface tap on the DS1-A button and select DS1-B. Any tests or con- figuration changes on DS1-B does not affect the DS1-A side, they are two completely independent test interfaces (e.g. -
Page 51: Ds3 Testing
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx DS3 Testing Test Interface The DS3 test interface uses BNC connectors as the input (Rx) and output (Tx) to/from the test set. Note: The test set has more than enough processing power to test Dual T1 and DS3 at the same time. -
Page 52: Ds3 Main Menu
DS3 Main Menu DS3 Main Menu From power up select the DS3-DS1 icon, tap on DS1-A then select DS3. The DS3 test interface is powered-up and a quick self-test is performed. The elapsed time ET:xxx appears when the self-test is complete. The DS3 default configuration is DS3 Monitor C-Bit Frame, B3ZS, BERT Off. -
Page 53: Clocking
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx CSU/NIU Emulation This mode places the test set in a CSU/NIU configuration and the test set will respond to CSU or NIU loopback and loop the recovered receive data to the transmit back towards the network. DS2 STATUS –... -
Page 54: Loopback
Loopback Loopback Loopbacks are only used in TERM modes (intrusive testing). Tap the Loopback DS3 NIU pull down menu to select a loopback. Note that Monitor mode removes the Loop- back menu. Local Loopbacks Self-Loopback – loops the test set transmit port internally to the receive port; this set- ting should only be used for training or confirming the test set circuitry. -
Page 55: Bert Default
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx 3in24 – Three ones in 24 bits used to stress AMI lines and clock recovery, ► (0100 0100 0000 0000 0000 0100). BERT Default The test set default is BERT OFF sending all-1’s. To start a BERT select a pattern from the BERT pull down menu. -
Page 56: Clear Errors & Elapsed-Time
Alarms & Events Check the box or boxes of the error you would like to insert then press OK. To inject the error tap the INJECT button. Clear Errors & Elapsed-Time To clear the error and history simply tap on the CLEAR button. Elapsed time will reset and all errors, alarms and events also be cleared. -
Page 57: Ds3 Signal: Frequency & Level
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx DS3 Signal: Frequency & Level Signal frequency and level measurement is displayed at the bottom of the screen. The frequency is displayed in Hz and the level is displayed in Vpk. The test set validates the incoming DS3 signal &... -
Page 59: Signaling
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Signaling The Signaling-TIMS test interface provides emulation of a Station (PBX) and Central Office (CO) with LS-Loop-Start, GS-Ground-Start, DID Immediate or DID Wink signal- ing. The Signaling-TIMS generates -48V line-battery, ringing, dial tone, DTMF, DP, MF and voice tones. -
Page 60: Impedance Selection
Test Interface Connections To connect the test interface to the device under test you must select the proper patch cable depending on which interface you are testing and the termination type if using the optical ports. There is no specific order of connection required. You can connect the patch cord to the test device or network device first. -
Page 61: Station Ls
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx ing). 4-wire Signaling defaults to E&M type I. Station LS This mode emulates a telephone or butt-set in a Loop-Start station circuit and uses a 20mA holding circuit for off-hook conditions. Station GS This mode emulates a telephone or butt-set in a Ground-Start station circuit and gen- erates DTMF, DP and MF signaling. -
Page 62: Co Did Immediate
Test Interface Connections Ground), SB (Signal Battery) for type II, III, IV. The Signaling (CO) grounds the E lead to go Off-Hook and monitors the Trunk M lead for battery Off-Hook. See table below for On-Hook and Off-Hook states for the various E&M types. Type Lead On-Hook... -
Page 63: Return Loss (Rl) - Tx Complex Tones
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx 2. Use the Loop Start/DID pull down to select SS. 3. Ensure SS Dial mode is from the pull down menu to the right of the phone# box. 4. Enter 2 or 3 digits in the phone # box using the pop up keyboard. For testing purposes the test set allows any number of digits to be dialed. -
Page 64: Rx Frequency & Level
Measurements RX Frequency & Level The test set defaults to RX (receive) frequency & level measurements. The voice-band frequency is displayed to the right of the RX button along with level in dBm. TX Frequency & Level To toggle to transmit (TX) voice-band frequencies tap the big Transmit Tone button. The default TX frequency is 0Hz (Quiet). -
Page 65: Quick Tones
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx The test set can store and retrieve thousands of phone numbers, contacts and emails, simply tap on Contacts, retrieve the desired contact number to dial or edit. To edit tap on the number and use the back key and enter the new 10 digit number. To dial select the stored number and press DONE. -
Page 67: 4-Wire Tims
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx 4-Wire TIMS The 4-Wire (dry-loop) TIMS interface uses the bantam jacks marked 4-Wire Rx and Tx on the front-panel. The Rx is the test set input and the Tx is the output. For all wet- loop -48V Signaling testing please select 2-Wire Signaling and use the RJ11 jack or single bantam jack. -
Page 68: 4-Wire Tims Wideband
4-Wire TIMS 4-Wire TIMS Wideband Use the 600 Ohm pull-down menu and select 100 or 135 Ohm termination. Wideband mode is typically used for DDS, ISDN, HDSL, T1 and XDSL copper qualifications. Measurements Transmit & Receive Receive frequency and level is displayed next to RX and is displayed in Hz and dBm. To change the TX frequency, tap the up or down arrows. -
Page 69: Quiet Termination
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx 28KHz, 40KHz, 48KHz, 82KHz, 96KHz, 196KHz, 392KHz, and 1024KHz. Select the desired frequency to transmit the selected tone. Quiet Termination The Quiet button turns off the transmit (Tx) frequency generator and presents a quiet TERM. -
Page 70: Impulse Noise
4-Wire Noise Measurements Wideband: ► E (DSL) ► F (HDSL) ► G (ADSL) Tap the noise pull-down menu to select the desired noise measurement filter. When in voiceband mode only the voiceband filters will be displayed and in wideband only wideband filters. - Page 71 Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx decrease in amplitude. Phase hits (Figure 5-3) are sudden signal phase changes (out & back) lasting longer than 4ms. Figure 5-1 Figure 5-2 Figure 5-3 To start a Dropout, Gain & Phase test: 1. Check for valid Receive (RX) holding tone frequency and Level 2.
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Page 72: Amplitude & Phase Jitter
4-Wire Noise Measurements Note: The holding tone must be greater than -40dB. To reset a reference level toggle the D&G button, when green a new reference level is taken and counters/ET is cleared. Dropout counts supersede any Gain hit or Impulse count. To stop counting D&G simply toggle the D&G button and note the green indicator is extinguished. -
Page 73: 23-Tone Test
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Poor return loss is indicated by a single digit reading, the higher the number the better the return loss and impedance match. To turn off Return Loss tap the TxComplex button and select OFF. 23-Tone Test The recommended transmit level of 23-tone sequence is -8dBm which prevents tone clipping on PCM facilities. -
Page 74: Station Did
4-Wire Noise Measurements 4-wire signaling mode selection is similarly to the 2-Wire Signaling mode where you have signaling selection and dial functions. Some signaling modes such as Loop Start and Ground Start are not supported in 4-wire modes. To change signaling modes tap on Station (PBX) and then select the desired Emulation (CO/PBX) and Signaling type. -
Page 75: Pbx (Trunk) E&M I-V
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx PBX (TRUNK) E&M I-V E&M signaling defines a PBX (TRUNK) and a CO (Signaling) using 2 leads E (Ear or Earth), M (Mouth or Magnet) for Type I and V, an additional 2 leads (4 total) SG (Signal Ground), SB (Signal Battery) for type II, III, IV. -
Page 76: Transmit Ss Digits
Menu Functions Transmit SS digits: Configure the test set for Selective Signaling (SS) by selecting 4-Wire Signaling under the 2/4 Wire mode pull down menu (upper left). Use the LoopStart/DID pull down to select SS. Ensure SS Dial mode is from the pull down menu to the right of the phone# box. -
Page 77: Pri Isdn
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx PRI ISDN North American PRI-ISDN uses DS1 (T1) as the Layer-1 transport while the rest of the world (except Japan-J1) uses E1 as the transport Layer-1. North American PRI-ISDN format is 23B+D, the B channels are bearer data\voice channels and the D is the sig- naling channel that uses Q.931 codes. -
Page 78: Initial Layer-1 Test
PRI Configuration Initial Layer-1 Test Select the DS1 application and configure settings as follows depending on the type of PRI-ISDN you will be testing. ► T1-B ► TERM ► ESF (default) ► B8ZS (default) ► E1-B ► TERM (75 or 120Ω) ►... -
Page 79: Emulation Mode
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx When the PRI circuit is connected this window is CURRENT Layer-1 STATUS and should say Layer-1 LINK ACTIVE. If LOSS of Signal is displayed please check cable connections. Emulation Mode ► TE (CPE/PBX) operation towards switch ►... -
Page 80: Pri "Link Active" Layer's 1 & 2
PRI Configuration PRI-ISDN country codes supported include: ► USA and Canada ► Euro-ISDN ► France ► Germany ► Japan ► Hong Kong ► Korea PRI “Link Active” Layer’s 1 & 2 If not already done, connect the test set to the PRI circuit using the DS1-B bantam jacks. -
Page 81: Hang Up
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Hang Up The Hang Up and Answer button will only be visible when there is a call pending or established. To hang up, tap the “Hang up” button. If there are more than one calls simply select the call (by ID#) to disconnect. -
Page 82: Placing A Data Call
PRI Configuration Placing a Data Call To place a DATA call to another PRI-Test Set (straight away test) or a Loopback de- vice make sure “LINK Active” is displayed in the current state window on the bottom left of the screen. Tap the Call button and enter the phone number followed by Done. Select the type of call (DATA) along with the B-Channel (01-23) to place the call on. -
Page 83: Receiving A Call
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx ES – Errored Seconds displays the number of seconds in which one or more ► errors occurred EFS – Error Free Seconds displays the number of total seconds that a test has ► run error free %EFS –... -
Page 84: Multiple B-Channel Calls
connect. The call ID# is 2-99 for VOICE calls, 122-180 for DATA calls and 181-250 for audio calls use the status screen to determine the ID# and B-Channel of the call you wish to disconnect. Multiple B-Channel Calls Your test set test system can terminate up to 23 calls (both voice and data) on all B- Channels. - Page 85 Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Misconfigured Switch Type – National ISDN-2 is the most common ► ► Incorrect B-Channel Mapping...
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Page 87: Dds And Datacom
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx DDS and DataCom The DDS 4-Wire interface uses an RJ48 jack with a pin-out of pins 1&2 transmit (out- put) and pins 7&8 receive (input). The test set emulates a CSU/DSU and responds to the following loopback commands: ►... -
Page 88: Test Interface Connections
Test Interface Connections Test Interface Connections To connect the test interface to the device under test you must select the proper patch cable depending on which interface you are testing and the termination type if using the optical ports. There is no specific order of connection required. You can connect the patch cord to the test device or network device first. -
Page 89: Csu Loopback
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx CSU Loopback The test set detects reversal of sealing current and loops the receive circuit to the transmit circuit. The CSU loopback code is detected by the OCU and the OCU revers- es sealing current to the CSU/DSU. This loopback is used for checking wiring, OCU’s, DS0 and helps separate where the problem is at the demarc or Customer Premise (CPE). -
Page 90: Tx Control Codes
TX Control Codes TX Control Codes To transmit a control code tap the TX code pull down menu and select the control code you want to send. DMI – Data Mode Idle (all 1’s) ► CMI – Control Mode Idle (1111xov where xov is a BPV) ►... -
Page 91: Bit Error Insertion
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx All- 0’s – used to verify zero coding and stress signal and clock recovery cir- ► cuits Alt, 1:1 – 101010 a fixed pattern with no BPV’s ► The test set will display the industry standard DDS/DataCom errors (AS,%AS, UAS, DGRM, Blk Size, BLK’s, BLK Error and BLK rate) along with BERT pattern in Green if in Sync and Bit errors “0”... -
Page 92: Datacomm Testing
Datacomm Testing Datacomm Testing Datacomm Testing (Option) If optioned the test set supports Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) emulation and Data Customer Equipment (DCE) emulation and supports the following interfaces: Interface Type RS232 Unbalanced Male DB25 Female DB25 V.35 Balanced Male V.35 Female V.35 X.21 Balanced... -
Page 93: Dte Bert Testing
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx the optical ports. There is no specific order of connection required. You can connect the patch cord to the test device or network device first. DTE BERT Testing Select the appropriate DTE interface cable and connect the opposite end (looks like a large USB connector) connection to the test set and the Male DB25 or V.35 to the DCE CSU/DSU. -
Page 94: Byte Encoder Display
Select Sync or Async mode, clocking source and note the frequency displayed under the clock tab, and finally select the cable type (RS232/V.35). Note the handshake line are highlighted Yellow if active. In DCE mode the test set activates DSR,CTS, DCD. The DTR &... -
Page 95: Rits
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx RITS Rapid Intelligent Timing System The test set Intelligent Timing System is a unique test system that eliminates and com- bines three systems into one. It is an Oscilloscope, a T1 Test set and a Switch Box all in one. -
Page 96: Test Interface Connections
Test Interface Connections Test Interface Connections To connect the test interface to the device under test you must select the proper patch cable depending on which interface you are testing and the termination type if using the optical ports. There is no specific order of connection required. You can connect the patch cord to the test device or network device first. -
Page 97: Cc Bridge And Term Mode
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx CC Bridge and TERM Mode The test set default is Bridged mode which is a high impedance interface (with no 133Ω TERM) and is used on circuits when a termination already present. If no termi- nation is present and the test set is in TERM (load) press the Bridge Button and select TERM (Gnd ref) if you have a ground connected or Live (no Gnd ref) if you do not have a ground connected. -
Page 98: Test Interval
T1 (DS1) Timing Testing & TSG Threshold To test Multi-Channel circuits such as those of a TSG output, connect the supplied cable to the TSG bank, and press the 10-Channel Auto TSG or the Test Off button then “scan all channels” at the bottom of the menu. By selecting Auto-TSG or Scan- all-channels the DataScout 10G will start at channel 01 and will cycle through all 10 channels at the selected Interval and display the Frequency (64000Hz nominal), Vpp of Tip (Voltage peak-to -peak), and Phase between Tip and Ring or Tip and ref (depend-... -
Page 99: Tsg Threshold
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx TSG Threshold To activate the TSG threshold in the T1-A application press the MENU and select ON. This will set the TSG T1 level threshold to -12.5dB. Any T1 TSG signal lower (i.e. -15dB) than -12.5dB will cause a FAIL to occur in the Timing application. The TSG OFF ignores the -12.5dB threshold and will display PASS if the TSG signal is greater than -36dB. -
Page 100: T1 Multi-Channel
T1 Multi-Channel T1 Multi-Channel Use the supplied multi-channel adapter cable and connect it to the Multi-channel (VESA) connector on the test set and connect the 2x10 pin connector to the output of the desired TSG connector. Press the 10-Channel Auto-TSG or under the Test OFF button press the scan all channels. -
Page 101: Dvm Mode
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx From the ID-Tone pull-down menu (upper right) select the type of ID-Tone duration required: Standard ID-Tone – 500ms of 1990Hz & 500ms of 3980Hz +/- 2Hz ► Fast ID-Tone – 300ms of 1990Hz & 300ms of 3980Hz ►... -
Page 103: Specifications
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Specifications Standard Features Applies to all DS10G Analyzer Kits DISPLAY & INPUT Display: 7” WVGA LCD touch screen 800x600 resolution Buttons: Home, Back, Menu, Power Indicators: Power On, Battery Charging, Battery Low WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Dimensions: 254 x 165 x 56 millimeters (WxHxD) 10 x 6.5 x 2.2 inches (WxHxD) -
Page 104: Controller Options
Controller Options Controller Options One controller option must be specified W/O DATACOM (DS10G-HW-B1) WITH DATACOM (DS10G-HW-B2) Requires DST-SW-DCOM software option INTERFACES Management: LAN 10/100 Base-T USB: (2) USB – Client (1) On-The-Go (OTG) - Host Headset: 2.5mm output jack Microphone: 2.5mm input jack RECORD STORAGE Internal: 4GB flash Detail Levels:... -
Page 105: Test Interface Options
Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Test Interface Options At least one interface option must be specified ETHERNET (DS10-HW-ETH) Available on all DS10G Analyzers INTERFACES Electrical: RJ45 (2) 10/100/1000BaseT Optical: SFP (2) 100/1000BaseX SFP+ (2) 10000BaseX Safety: Laser Tx on/off control STANDARDS IEEE 802.3-2008 (I, U, X, Z, AB-E, AN, AQ) BERT (QUICK TEST) - Page 106 Test Interface Options Selected Frames sizes, Maximum Test Load (%FPS), Minimum Test Load (%FPS), Load Step Size (%), Number of trials, Number of validations, Trial duration (seconds/step) Latency Test Selected Frames sizes, Test Load (%FPS) Number of trials, Trial duration (sec/step) Test Result Details: Graphical charts for all selected tests Throughput &...
- Page 107 Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx Time Graph: Detects & displays running histogram of AP communications Channel Rating: Indicates best channel for selected AP AP List: Detects and displays access point detailed information Signal Meter: Range: -100dBm to -40dBm Pass/Fail: Color coded for quality *Wifi Analyzer 3.6.3 open-source test application is preloaded and provided at no additional charge DS1 (DS10-HW-PDH1) Available on all DS10G Analyzers...
- Page 108 Test Interface Options DS1 (DS10-HW-PDH1) Continued Impedance: 100Ω nominal LBO: 0, -7.5 and -15dB Error Inject: Logical, Framing-Loss (2 F-bits), BPV BERT Test Patterns: Auto, QRSS, 1:7,All-1s, All-0s, 511, 2047, 2^15-1, 2^20-1, 2^23-1,DALY, Bridge Tap, 1:1, 2in8, 1in16, D5D5 Errors Reported: LOS, OOF, AIS, YEL, Events Reported: UAS, CRC, BPV, F-bits, 1’s D, ExZ...
- Page 109 Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx DS3 RECEIVER Modes: Monitor, Term, Term HI, CSU/NIU emulation, DS2 status, DS1 drop, DS3 thru, DS3 thru (no gen) Framing: C-bit, M13, Unframed, Auto Line Code: B3ZS Clock: 44.736MHz ±20ppm Impedance: 75Ω nominal Sensitivity: DSX: up to 26dB res.
- Page 110 Test Interface Options OPTIONAL TEST FEATURES Feature Description DST-SW-H3 DS3 Through Mode DST-SW-D1D DS1 Drop DST-SW-NX DS3 CSU/NIU Emulation DST-SW-DT1 Dual T1 DST-SW-N1 CSU/NIU Emulation DST-SW-V DS0 Voice Analysis DST-SW-E Euro/Asian ISDN-PRI Protocols DST-SW-X Insert/Drop/Bypass DST-SW-DCOM DTE/DCE Datacom DST-SW-E1 E1 On-The-Fly ISDN PRI (DS10-HW-P) Available on all DS10G Analyzers GENERAL...
- Page 111 Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx DDS (DS10-HW-DDS) Continued Codes: DMI – Data Mode Idle (all 1’s) CMI – Control Mode Idle OOS – Out of Service (network out of service) OOF – Out of Frame UMC – Unassigned Mux Code ASC –...
- Page 112 Test Interface Options CO Source: -48 ±1.5Vdc Emulation: CO, Station, PBX Digits: DTMF, MF, DP Modes: LS, GS, E&M I-V, DID-imm, DID-Wink Timing: Pre-Wink, Pre-Digit, Wink Delay Voltage DC: 2 to ±90v ±1Vdc Resolution: 0.1 V Current: ±10 to 80 ±1.0mA SELECTIVE SIGNALING (4-wire) Modes: SS1, SS4 Output Level: -8dBm0...
- Page 113 Users Manual DataScout 10G & 10Gx TIMS (DS10-HW-T) Continued 23-TONE SEQUENCE Standard: IEEE 743-1995 Range: -8dBm, 0 to -40dBm Individual Freq & Level 23-Tone Intermod Distortion: 2nd & 3rd Order Output: -6 dBm to -40 dBm Measurement: ±2 dB 23-Tone RMS Composite Tone: IMD, EDD: 0 to 12ms ±.01ms S/TD, S/NR: +/- 2 dB Return Loss:...
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