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  • Page 2 901 Explorer Boulevard P.O. Box 140000 Huntsville, AL 35814-4000 Phone: (256) 963-8000 © 1999 ADTRAN, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
  • Page 3 ADTRAN Year 2000 (Y2K) Readiness Disclosure ADTRAN has established a Year 2000 program to ensure that our products will correctly function in the new millennium. ADTRAN warrants that all products meet Y2K specifications regardless of model or revision. Information about ADTRAN’s Y2K compliance program is available...
  • Page 4 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The required label is attached to the bottom of the chassis. If your TSU ACE causes harm to the telephone network, the Tele- phone Company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance.
  • Page 5 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commer- cial environment.
  • Page 6 CANADIAN EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS The Industry Canada Certification label identifies cer- tified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will op- erate to the user's satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is per- missible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunica- tions company.
  • Page 7 Warranty and Customer Service ADTRAN will replace or repair this product within five years from the date of shipment if the product does not meet its published speci- fications or if it fails while in service. For detailed warranty, repair, and return information, see the ADTRAN Equipment Warranty and Repair and Return Policy Procedure.
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  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    TSU ACE Rear Panel ........1-4...
  • Page 10 Code Violations ........4-4 TSU ACE User Manual...
  • Page 11 CLOCK SOURCE ........5-3 TSU ACE Clock Sources ......5-3 BIT STUFFING .
  • Page 12 Network Interface Test ........8-2 Appendix A TSU ACE Menu Tree ..... . . A-1 Appendix B DTE Data Rate Chart .
  • Page 13 Figure 1-1. TSU ACE Unit - Front View ....1-3 Figure 1-2. TSU ACE Rear Panel ......1-4 Figure 1-3.
  • Page 14 Figure A-1. TSU ACE Menu Tree (Status and Config) ..A-1 Figure A-2. TSU ACE Menu Tree (Util and Test)... . . A-2...
  • Page 15 Editing the Time/Date......6-2 Table B-1. DTE Data Rate vs. DS0s ......B-1 61200295L1-20 TSU ACE User Manual...
  • Page 16 List of Tables TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Introduction

    It was originally used by the service provider to monitor the perfor- mance of their service offering. Since the introduction of ESF, equip- ment that is installed in private networks can also provide the same performance information to the user. 61200295L1-20 TSU ACE User Manual...

  • Page 18: Fractional T1

    This section provides a functional description of the TSU ACE, de- scribes its features, and illustrates its four interfaces Figure 1-1 on page 1-3 shows the front view of the TSU ACE, and Figure 1-2 on page 1-4 shows the rear panel.

  • Page 19: Figure 1-1. Tsu Ace Unit - Front View

    TSU ACE Figure 1-1. TSU ACE Unit - Front View The TSU ACE serves as the link between user data sources such as lo- cal area network (LAN) bridges and routers, computers, CAD sys- tems, and teleconferencing equipment. The amount of bandwidth allocated to the port is custom programmable.

  • Page 20: Tsu Ace Rear Panel

    Chapter 1. Introduction TSU ACE Rear Panel Number Identification for TSU ACE Rear Panel No. Item Function Network T1-FT1 network interface V.35 Nx56/64 DTE port Power Switch Used to turn power on or off Power Cord Captive 3-prong power cord...

  • Page 21: Tsu Ace Features

    Flexible channel allocation (any starting channel and alternate or contiguous). TSU ACE Interfaces The TSU ACE is equipped with two interfaces: Network DS1 interface per AT&T 62411 and Nx56/64 serial V.35 high speed interface. See Figure 1-3 and the following descriptions in this section.

  • Page 22: Network Interface (Ni)

    LCD also displays the status of operation and performance reports for the unit. A complete discussion of the front panel operation is found in Chapter 3, Operation on page 3-1. The menu options are found in Chapters 4 through 7. TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 23: T-Watch Pro Management Software Program

    The TSU ACE can be remotely configured using T-WATCH Pro. The ESF FDL or the 8K inband channel is used to connect to the TSU ACE. The PC with T-WATCH Pro installed on it must be connected to an ADTRAN T1 CSU/DSU with a control/chain in port.

  • Page 24: Loopback Tests

    Payload Loopback Similar to line loopback, except that the framing is extracted from the received data and then regenerated for the transmit- ted data. TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 25: Dte Interface Loopbacks

    T-Watch commands. The DTE (or the external test equipment) must provide a test pattern in or- der to check the DTE interface. Figure 1-5. DTE Interface Loopback 61200295L1-20 TSU ACE User Manual...

  • Page 26: Pattern Generation

    Chapter 1. Introduction Pattern Generation The TSU ACE offers five available test patterns: QRSS, 511, 1:8, All Ones, and All Zeros. QRSS The TSU ACE has an internal QRSS pattern generator and detector. The pattern only appears in the DS0s assigned to the Nx56K/64K port.

  • Page 27: Bridge/Router Application

    Nx64 data rates for T1 or FT1 service. The bandwidth can be config- ured to use contiguous or alternate channels. Figure 1-6 shows a sim- ple bridge application. Figure 1-6. Simple Bridge Application on a T1 or FT1 Circuit 61200295L1-20 TSU ACE User Manual 1-11...
  • Page 28 Chapter 1. Introduction 1-12 TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Installation

    ADTRAN Customer Product Service. If possible, keep the original shipping container for use in shipping the TSU ACE back for repair or for verification of damage during shipment. ITEMS SHIPPED BY ADTRAN The following items are included in the ADTRAN shipment: •...

  • Page 30: Power Connection

    Power to the TSU ACE must be from a grounded 115 VAC, 60 Hz power source. WIRING Network On the rear panel, the TSU ACE has an eight-position modular jack la- beled . This connector is used for connecting to the network. NETWORK See Table 2-1 for the network connector pin assignments.

  • Page 31: V.35 Nx56K/64K Dte

    Transmitted data (TD-A) from DTE Transmitted data (TD-B) from DTE TX clock (TC-A) TX clock (TC-B) External TX clock (ETC-A) from DTE External TX clock (ETC-B) from DTE NN&K — Test mode (TM) to DTE 61200295L1-20 TSU ACE User Manual...

  • Page 32: Power Up Testing And Initialization

    Chapter 2. Installation POWER UP TESTING AND INITIALIZATION When shipped from the factory, the TSU ACE is set to factory default conditions. At the first application of power, the unit automatically ex- ecutes self-tests followed by an initialization sequence which sets up the unit.

  • Page 33: Chapter 3 Operation

    Operation Chapter 3 OPERATION The TSU ACE can be configured and controlled from either the local front panel or remotely from a PC using the T-Watch Management Software Program. 61200295L1-20 TSU ACE User Manual...

  • Page 34: Front Panel

    Chapter 3. Operation Front Panel The TSU ACE front panel is shown in Figure 3-1. Unit features are identified by call-outs. Figure 3-1. Front Panel Layout Item Displays Function LED ON when power is received by TSU ACE. LED ON when errored events have happened in the last second.

  • Page 35: General Menu Operation

    Chapter 3. Operation GENERAL MENU OPERATION The TSU ACE uses a multilevel menu structure containing both menu items and data fields. All menu operations and data are displayed in the LCD window. The menu items are numbered and can be viewed...

  • Page 36: To Select A Submenu Item

    The cursor is on the number of the first item. When there are more than two data field items for the selected submenu, a Down arrow will be visible in the lower right corner. Figure 3-3. Sub-Menu Fields TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 37: To Set The Data Field

    An example of a display only data field can be found by selecting the following menu choices: Step Action Select STATUS from the main menu. Select submenu CURR ERR/ALM . is displayed, giving LOSS OF SIGNAL INACTIVE/ACTIVE the current state of the alarm. 61200295L1-20 TSU ACE User Manual...

  • Page 38: To Exit Any Menu Field Operation Or Display

    The main menu level (Figure 3-4) leads to submenus (see Figure 3-5 on page 3-7). All menu operations are displayed in the LCD window. The complete TSU ACE menu diagram is shown in Appendix A, TSU ACE Menu Tree. Figure 3-4. TSU ACE Main Menu Screen This menu structure diagram is a limited overview.

  • Page 39: Figure 3-5. Tsu Ace Main Menu

    PORT TESTS KEYPAD FACT RESTORE Figure 3-5. TSU ACE Main Menu Menu flow is normally depicted from left to right. Arrows on the low- er right of the screen indicate the direction of additional menu items. At every level of the menu, pressing...

  • Page 40: Four Opening Menu Functions

    ERR/ALM HIST Used to view and clear history errors and alarms. CONFIG The Configuration menu is used to set the TSU ACE operational con- figuration. This menu includes the following sub-items. NETWORK (NI) Used to set all of the parameters associated with the network interface.

  • Page 41: Util

    SOFTWARE REV Displays the version number of the current software revision level. This information is required when requesting assis- tance from ADTRAN Customer and Product Service or when updates are needed. REINIT UNIT Used to re-initialize the unit. This menu item is not used to re- store the factory default settings for all parameters.

  • Page 42: Test

    RUN SELF TEST Used to execute an internal self test. PORT TESTS Used for the testing of the DTE port. Each of these menu items is discussed in detail in the following chap- ters. 3-10 TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Status Menu

    LOSS OF SIGNAL CODE VIOLATIONS AIS ALARM BIPLOAR VIOL OUT OF FRAME FRAME BIT ERRORS YELLOW ALARM PLL ALARM ERR/ALM HIST RED ALARM CODE VIOLATIONS BIPLOAR VIOLATIONS FRAME BIT ERRORS PLL ALARM Figure 4-1. Status Menu 61200295L1-20 TSU ACE User Manual...

  • Page 44: Ni Perf Rpts

    NI PERF RPTS The Network Interface Performance Reports displays the user copy of the performance data. The TSU ACE maintains this performance data on the network in compliance with ANSI T1.403 and AT&T document TR54016. The data displayed is data accumulated over the last 15 min- utes and over the last 24 hours.

  • Page 45: Curr Err/Alm

    Chapter 4. Status Menu Since only the user’s copy of performance data is cleared by the TSU ACE, the data displayed here might be different from the data being sent to the network as performance report message (PRM) data. CURR ERR/ALM The Current Error/Alarm Menu is used for viewing currently Active/ Inactive errors and alarms (see Figure 4-3).

  • Page 46: Out Of Frame

    Cyclic redundancy check (CRC) errors in ESF, or bipolar violations (BPVs) in Superframe Format (SF) were received at NI. Bipolar Violations BPVs in SF or ESF. Bit Errors Frame Bits received incorrectly at NI. PLL Alarm Unable to sync up to selected clock. TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 47: Err/Alm Hist

    TORY then the menu is inactive (see Figure 4-4). Figure 4-4. Clear History Screen These conditions are the same as for the CURR ERR/ALM submenu except that these are history Alarm/Errors instead of current Alarm/Errors. 61200295L1-20 TSU ACE User Manual...
  • Page 48 Chapter 4. Status Menu TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 49: Chapter 5 Configuration Menu

    Configuration Menu Chapter 5 CONFIG The Configuration Menu is used to set the TSU ACE operational con- figuration, including all of the network interface parameters, and the allocation of the DS0s and the port parameters. See Figure 5-1. FORMAT CODE...

  • Page 50: Network (Ni)

    Network (NI) The NETWORK (NI) menu is used to access the configuration of pa- rameters associated with the network interface in the TSU ACE. There are eight submenu items that include setting the format, the line build out (LBO), and the clock source (see Figure 5-2).

  • Page 51: Xmit Alrm

    Choices: NETWORK, DTE, INTERNAL TSU ACE Clock Sources The TSU ACE is operable from various clock sources which permits it to perform properly in many different applications. The network in- terface clocking options are set by using the Network Configuration menu options.

  • Page 52: Figure 5-3. Network Timed Clock Source

    Figure 5-3. Network Timed Clock Source DTE Timing The DTE is the source of timing. The TSU ACE uses the in- coming DTE clock to determine the transmission timing. This is typically used in applications such as limited distance line drivers, where it is necessary to have the DTE as the primary clock source.

  • Page 53: Bit Stuffing

    Choices: ENA, DISA SET LBO SET LBO selects the line build-out for the network interface. In AUTO mode, the TSU ACE sets the LBO based on the strength of the receive signal. Choices: 0dB, AUTO, -22.5dB, -7.5dB, -15dB RX SENSITIVITY RX SENSITIVITY selects the desired receiver sensitivity setting.

  • Page 54: Port

    TSU ACE to automatically de- AUTO DTE TX CLK tect the delay from the DTE device to the TSU ACE and set the proper phase of the clock. This feature will automatically select between the settings.

  • Page 55: Start Chan

    Network Interface. Choices: NORMAL (see Table 5-1), FORCE ON Data Set Ready - This signal indicates to the DTE when the DCE is turned and ready for operations. Choices: NORMAL (see Table 5-1) or FORCE ON 61200295L1-20 TSU ACE User Manual...

  • Page 56: Inband

    ON, the first DS0 occupied operates in 56K mode and the DTE clock rate is reduced by 8 kbps. The TSU ACE uses this 8 kbps channel to send and receive configuration data across a T1 span. The in-band channel allows the PC connected to the chain-in port on TSU A to monitor/configure both TSU A and B.

  • Page 57: Figure 5-6. Inband Remote Configuration

    Chapter 5. Configuration Menu Figure 5-6. Inband Remote Configuration TSU A must have a control/chain-in port for this application. Products with control/chain-in ports include the TSU, TSU LT, TSU ESP and the TSU XX0 family of T1 multiplexers. 61200295L1-20 TSU ACE User Manual...
  • Page 58 Chapter 5. Configuration Menu 5-10 TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 59: Chapter 6 Utility Menu

    ID setting. TIME: HH:MM:SS TIME/DATE DATE: MM/DD/YY SOFTWARE REV Displays current software revision UTIL REINIT UNIT ADDRESS SET PASSCODE KEYPAD (Returns all configurations FACT RESTORE to factory settings) Figure 6-1. Utility Menu 61200295L1-20 TSU ACE User Manual...

  • Page 60: Time/Date

    Record the entry and move to (after any numeric change) Enter the next editing position. Move to the next editing without making any Enter position or field changes at the cursor. down arrow keys End the editing process Cancel TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 61: Software Rev

    Software Rev Use the SOFTWARE REVISION submenu to access the display of the current software revision level. This information is required when re- questing assistance from ADTRAN Customer Service or when up- dates are needed. Reinit Unit REINIT UNIT submenu is used to re-initialize the unit. This menu item is not used to restore the factory default settings for all parame- ters.

  • Page 62: Keypad

    If an incorrect passcode is entered, the unit will remain locked. Fact Restore The Factory Restore submenu is used to restore the factory default setting for all unit parameters. This restores all parameters to the fac- tory settings. TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 63: Chapter 7 Test Menu

    (see Figure 7-1 on page 7-2). Test results are displayed in the LCD window. The menu contains three sub-items. Test execution will disrupt some of the normal operation. See individual menu items concernng tests before executing. 61200295L1-20 TSU ACE User Manual...

  • Page 64: Network Tests

    The network tests are run on the network interface (NI). Three differ- ent test configurations can be selected to determine the type of loop- back and the pattern to run. Test results are displayed in the LCD window. See Figure 7-2 on page 7-3. TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 65: Local Loopbck

    No Loopback Deactivates the loopback. V.54 Inband PLB Indicates inband transmission of V.54 loopup pattern in channels oc- cupied by DTE data only. This choice should be used for public frac- tional network. 61200295L1-20 TSU ACE User Manual...

  • Page 66: Ansi Fdl Llb

    Generates a 511 test pattern and inserts it into active DS0s. QRSS Active DS0s Generates a QRSS test pattern and inserts it into active DS0s. All Zeros Generates an all zero's pattern in every channel. All Ones Generates an all one’s pattern in every channel. TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 67: Clr Errors

    Figure 7-3. Clear Errors Screen This menu function is very useful for testing end-to-end integrity of the network. First loop up the far end TSU ACE. Then send a 511 or QRSS pattern from the local TSU ACE. The screen can...

  • Page 68: Run Self-Test

    If a failure is detected, note the failure number prior to contacting ADTRAN Technical Support. Executing self-test disrupts normal data flow and prevents remote communication until the self test is completed (approximately 10 seconds). Figure 7-4. Self Test Results Screen TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 69: Port Tests

    Port Tests Port Tests are used to control the activation of a DTE loopback. This test loops data received at the V.35 interface back towards the DTE. See Figure 7-5. Figure 7-5. Loopback Setting Screen 61200295L1-20 TSU ACE User Manual...
  • Page 70 Chapter 7. Test Menu TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 71: Chapter 8 Example Operations

    Chapter 8 TESTING EXAMPLES Prior to actually using the TSU ACE to pass data, it is recommended to run tests on the circuit. Testing consists of sending a test pattern from end-to-end and checking for errors in the pattern. There are two types of tests used to accomplish this: •...

  • Page 72: Network Interface Test

    Result: The first two TEST submenu items display. See Figure 8-2. Figure 8-2. Test Menu with NETWORK TESTS Selected to place the cursor on NETWORK TESTS. Use the arrows Press to select . Enter again to enter the NETWORK TEST menu. Press Enter TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 73: Figure 8-3. Local Loopback Test Menu

    The menu offers the following options: • Line On • Payload On • No Loopback The menu options for the Remote Loopback test menu are shown in Figure 8-4. Figure 8-4. Remote Loopback Test Menu 61200295L1-20 TSU ACE User Manual...

  • Page 74: Figure 8-5. Test Pattern Screen

    Up and Down arrow PAYLOAD (Must use V.54 Inband PLB for Fractional T1 on Public Networks.) Press to activate a Enter Remote Payload Loopback Results: This initiates the transmission of a loopup code toward the far end. TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...
  • Page 75 Press to activate the selection. Enter Results: The TSU ACE always checks for 511 and QRSS errors. The results of this check are shown under submenu item 4 (see Figure 8-6). Figure 8-6. Clear Errors Screen When through viewing the results, do the following: Press to return to submenu item Test Pattern.
  • Page 76 Chapter 8. Example Operations TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 77: Appendix A Tsu Ace Menu Tree

    TSU ACE Menu Tree Appendix A The complete menu tree for the TSU ACE is shown in Figures A-1 and A-2. NI PERF RPTS RESET PERF CNTRS LOSS OF SIGNAL AIS ALARM OUT OF FRAME CURR ERR/ALM YEL ALARM CLEAR HISTORY...
  • Page 78 QRSS ACT DS0s ALL ZEROS TEST ALL ONES CLR ERRS (and error display) INSERT 511 ERRORS RUN SELF-TEST (Displays Results) PORT TESTS DTE LOOPBK: OFF DATA LOOPBK: OFF Figure A-2. TSU ACE Menu Tree (Util and Test) TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 79: Appendix B Dte Data Rate Chart

    728K 832K N=14 784K 896K N=15 840K 960K N=16 896K 1024K N=17 952K 1088K N=18 1008K 1152K N=19 1064K 1216K N=20 1120K 1280K N=21 1176K 1344K N=22 1232K 1408K N=23 1288K 1472K N=24 1344K 1536K 61200295L1-20 TSU ACE User Manual...
  • Page 80 Appendix B. DTE Data Rate Chart TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 81: Acronyms

    HDLC ......High-level Data Link Control ID ......... Identification INT....... Internal INT/INV...... Internal/Invert IXC ....... Inter-exchange Carrier kbps ......Kilo Bits Per Second LAN ......Local Area Network LBO......Line Build Out LCD......Liquid Crystal Display 61200295L1-20 TSU ACE User Manual Acronym-1...
  • Page 82 REINIT ......Reinitialize RMA......Return Material Authorization RS (RTS)...... Request to Send RX ......... Receive SES ....... Severely Errored Seconds SF ........Superframe Format TEL NUM....Telephone Number TD ........ Tranmit Data TX (XMIT) ....Transmit UTIL ......Utilities Acronym-2 TSU ACE User Manual 61200295L1-20...

  • Page 83: Index

    6-3 Configuration Menu, menu tree ADDRESS, util menu 3-9 ADTRAN Web Site iii contents of package 2-1 ADTRAN Year 2000 (Y2K) Readi- control port input 1-6 ness Disclosure iii CS 3-2 AIS alarm 4-3 CTS 5-7...
  • Page 84 ES 4-2 loopback tests 1-8 exiting menus, how to 3-6 loss of signal 4-3 FACT RESTORE, util menu 3-9 main menu, TSU ACE 3-7 factory restore, restoring factory management software 1-6 default settings 6-4 Menu Functions, status, config, far end looped back test 8-1...
  • Page 85 NI PERF REPORTS, status menu QRSS Active DS0s, test pattern menu option 8-4 NI PERF RPTS, status menu 4-2 QRSS test pattern, TSU ACE fea- NI, network interfaces 1-5 tures 1-5 No Pattern, test pattern menu op- QRSS, CLR errors 7-5...
  • Page 86 1-6 overview 1-2 SOFTWARE REV, util menu 3-9 packing list 2-1 software rev, utility menu 6-3 TSU ACE clock sources 5-3 start chan, config menu 5-6 TSU ACE pattern generation 1-10 Status, menu 4-1 TSU ACE testing 1-7...
  • Page 87 (800) 615-1176 Sales (800) 827-0807 Post-Sale Support Please contact your local distributor first. If your local distributor can- not help, please contact ADTRAN Technical Support and have the unit serial number available. Technical Support (888) 4ADTRAN Repair and Return If ADTRAN Technical Support determines that a repair is needed, Technical Support will coordinate with theCustomer and Product Ser- vice (CaPS) department to issue an RMA number.

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