1. DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES deploy method for delivering T-1 High 1.01 PairGain’s HiGain Line Unit Model HLU-231 Capacity Digital Service (HCDS) over metallic pairs. Issue 1, List 3D (Figure 1) is the Central The fiber-like quality service is deployed over two Office (CO) side of a repeater-less T-1 transmission unconditioned, non-loaded copper pairs.
-130 to -210 VDC fails, replace it with another unit and return Margin Indicator the faulty unit to PairGain for repair. Any modifications of the unit by anyone other than an authorized Displays span SNR margin for both spans relative PairGain representative voids the warranty.
Figure 2. HLU-231 List 3D Block Diagram. PairGain’s HDSL technology provides full-duplex services at standard T-1 rates over copper wires between an HLU and an HRU, which comprise one HiGain system.
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Issue 1, Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 6.09 The HLU-231 contains two separate power 6.05 The received HDSL channels are processed by the transceiver and then passed on to the converters. The main power supply converts HLU-231 multiplexer module. The multiplexer -48 VDC local battery to logic power for the HLU-231 circuits.
Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 7. POWER CONSUMPTION 7.04 In CO locations, the maximum power dissipation for open faced, natural convection 7.01 The Maximum Current drain is the current cooled mountings is 120 W/sq. ft. as stated in NEBS drawn from the shelf power supply when it is standard TR-NWT-000063 section 4.2.3.
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(60 mA CPE I ON) per shelf (60 mA CPE I OFF) -48V New Bays (J98725P,J98725P,J98725P) SXSS (CO) (J98725CA) Original 220 Bays 3.43 (J98725A,B,C,D,E&F) Upgraded 220 Bays (J98725A,B,C,D,E&F) SXSS (80 D Cabinet) Kentrox T-Term 220 PairGain HCS-417 Page 7...
Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 8. ALARM DESCRIPTION alarm threshold to 0. The MNALRM can be retired by executing the Alarm Cut Off (ACO) option. This is 8.01 The normally open alarm contacts available accomplished by pressing the SEL button on the front across pins 20 &...
Issue 1, Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 if the FRMG option is set to AUTO. If FRMG is set to 9. SYSTEM OPTION SETTINGS UNFR, it displays UNFR. See Table 10 for these 9.01 The HLU-231 contains a non-volatile RAM additional messages. The line code parameter mimics which stores the system option settings.
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HRU that do not support these newer options. causes the AIS pattern to be transmitted at both T-1 9.13 Note that the PairGain HCS-417 & 418 outputs when either of the two HDSL loops experience an out of sync (LOSW) condition or when shelves and some 220-configuration shelves a margin alarm occurs.
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Issue 1, Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 TABLE 3. SYSTEM OPTION SETTINGS Mode Selection Description “EQL” EXT* Replaces the internal equalizer with a 12 Vp/p driver for external equalizers. Sets Equalizer to DSX-1 for 0-133 feet. Sets Equalizer to DSX-1 for 133-266 feet. Sets Equalizer to DSX-1 for 266-399 feet.
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Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 TABLE 3. SYSTEM OPTION SETTINGS (CONTINUED) Mode Selection Description “LNCD” B8ZS Places both the HLU & HRU into their B8ZS modes. AMI* Places both the HLU & HRU into their AMI modes. “FRMG” AUTO Configures HiGain to operate in an auto-framing (AUTO) mode in which it continuously searches the input T1 bit stream for a valid SF or ESF frame pattern.
Issue 1, Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 10. LOOPBACK DESIGN DESCRIPTION the network with NDU2 (3 in 6) or towards the customer CDU2 (5 in 6). Either loop-up condition is 10.01 The HiGain family of loopbacks is shown in terminated (looped-down) with the 3 in 5 loop-down Figure 4.
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This displays the Loopback Menu, shown HiGain application includes the HLU, HRU & two in- in Figure 15, from which any of the eight loopbacks line HDU-451 doublers. Refer to the PairGain HiGain can be initiated. Intelligent Repeater Application Note # 910 Part # 325-910-100 for more SPLB details.
If the equipment has been damaged in transit, immediately report the extent of damage to the transportation company and to PairGain. Figure 5. HLU-231 List 3D Pin-Outs. The active pins are highlighted in black in the above illustration. Page 15...
Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 12. TEST PROCEDURES 12.03 If trouble is encountered on the DSX-1 interface, verify that the unit is making a 12.01 Tables 4 through 9 provide step by step test positive connection with the mounting assembly’s procedures for the HLU-231 unit as a function connector.
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Issue 1, Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 TABLE 5. TEST PROCEDURES FOR A1LB OPTION Step Action Send into the HLU the inband ARMING and NIU (Network Interface Unit) LPBK code 11000 for at least 5 seconds, or at least 4 repetitions of the 16-bit ESF Data Link ARMING code 0001 0010 11111111.
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Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 TABLE 5. TEST PROCEDURES FOR A1LB OPTION (CONTINUED) Step Action Using the following codes, a NETWORK tester can activate loopbacks NLOC or NREM or SMJK (if enabled) shown in Figure 4. A CUSTOMER tester can activate loopbacks CLOC or CREM.
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Issue 1, Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 TABLE 6. TEST PROCEDURES FOR A2LB OPTION Step Action Send into the HLU the inband ARMING and NIU (Network Interface Unit) LPBK code 11000 for at least 5 seconds, or at least 4 repetitions of the 16-bit ESF Data Link ARMING code 0001 0010 11111111.
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Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 TABLE 6. TEST PROCEDURES FOR A2LB OPTION (CONTINUED) Step Action Using the following codes, a NETWORK tester can activate loopbacks NLOC or NREM or SMJK (if enabled) shown in Figure 4. A CUSTOMER tester can activate loopbacks CLOC or CREM.
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Issue 1, Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 TABLE 7. TEST PROCEDURES FOR A3LB OPTION Step Action The HiGain Line Unit can be looped back (NLOC in Figure 4) by sending the (Addressable Office Repeater) LPBK activation code 1111(F) 1111(F) 0001(1) 1110(E) for at least 5 seconds.
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Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 TABLE 8. TEST PROCEDURES FOR A4LB OPTION Step Action The HiGain Line Unit can be looped back (NLOC in Figure 4) by sending the (Addressable Office Repeater) LPBK activation code 1111(F) 1111(F) 0001(1) 1110(E) for at least 5 seconds.
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Issue 1, Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 TABLE 9. TEST PROCEDURES FOR A5LB OPTION Step Action Send into the HLU the inband ARMING and NIU (Network Interface Unit) LPBK code 11000 for at least 5 seconds, or at least 4 repetitions of the 16-bit ESF Data Link ARMING code 0001 0010 11111111.
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Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 TABLE 9. TEST PROCEDURES FOR A5LB OPTION (CONTINUED) Step Action Using the following codes, a NETWORK tester can activate loopbacks NLOC or NREM or SMJK (if enabled) shown in Figure 4. A CUSTOMER tester can activate loopbacks CLOC or CREM.
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Issue 1, Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 TABLE 10. HLU 4-CHARACTER FRONT PANEL MESSAGES Message Full Name Description CREM Customer Remote Loopback Signal from customer is looped back to customer at HLU- 231. NLOC Network Local Loopback DSX signal is looped back to DSX at HLU. CLOC Customer Local Loopback Signal from Customer is looped back to customer at...
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Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 TABLE 10. HLU 4 CHARACTER FRONT PANEL MESSAGES (CONTINUED) Message Full Name Description 1=xx or 2=yy HDSL Loop Margins Indicates the power of the received HDSL signal on each Loop relative to noise. Any value of ‘06’ or greater is adequate for reliable system operation.
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Issue 1, Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 TABLE 11 HLU-231 STATUS MENU DEFINITIONS Message Full Name Description ALARMS NONE No Alarms LLOS Local Loss of Signal No signal from local T1 interface. RLOS Remote Loss of No signal from remote T1 interface. Signal Minor Alrm A Minor Alarm condition is in effect.
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Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 TABLE 12. GLOSSARY OF HIGAIN TERMS Term Definition MARGINS Indicates the excess signal to noise ratio, at either the HLU or HRU, relative to a 10 Error Rate. 1st value is current margin, 2nd value is minimum margin since (C)leared last, 3rd value is maximum value since cleared, and NA means Not Available.
Issue 1, Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 13. DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE SCREENS having software versions 6.4 and above, and all List 6, List 7 HRU units can also be set to the same time and 13.01 Figure 6 is the main menu of the Maintenance date as the HLU by entering a “U”...
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Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 errors. All of the counters can be set to zero by 13.06 Figures 15 thru 26 show the Performance Data screens for both doubler and non selecting the (C)lear option from the HLU Status doubler applications. Both the Errored and Screen shown in Figure 8.
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Issue 1, Section 150-231-134 Revision 01 Figure 7. HLU Status Display (No Doublers). Figure 8. HLU Status Display, Span 1 (1 or 2 Doublers). Page 31...