Page 1 RLH Industries, Inc. iMux Fiber Optic Multiplexer System User Guide U-050 02014A-0911...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Important Information Intended Audience Conventions General Safety Practices 2. Introduction Product Description Standard Features Application Diagrams Front Panel Front Panel LEDs Module Status LEDs LAN/MGMT Port LEDs Optical Module LEDs Rear Panel 4 Channel E1 Module 4 Channel T1 Module 4 Channel RS-232 Module 4 Channel V.35 Module 4 Channel Analog Phone (POTS) Modules...
Page 4 Test Equipment For T1 service For analog phone service (POTS) For RS-232 service 4. Quick Start Easy Installation Before starting Install the iMux Connect power Connect ﬁber cables Connect ethernet cables Connect data/phone equipment Start the system 5. Conﬁguring the System...
Page 5 Scheduling Job Management Networking Service Management Network TroubleShooting Operation LCD Login Conﬁguration Event Management Event Class Processing Conﬁguration Event Alarm Processing Conﬁguration System Proﬁle Management Conﬁguration File Management Terminal File Transfer Operation Tributary Slot Interface Selection E1 Interface Conﬁguration V.35 Interface Conﬁguration FXO/FXS Interface Conﬁguration T1 Interface Conﬁguration Tributary TSA conﬁguration...
Page 6 External Clock Conﬁguration and Monitoring External Clock Conﬁguration External Clock Monitoring OE Protection Switching Automatic laser shutdown Equipment Status Monitoring Status Monitoring Screen Local site tributary card setting Remote site tributary card setting: Performance Monitoring Aggregate/Dsx1 Performance Monitoring Performance Monitoring Settings Trunk Ethernet Performance Monitoring Path Alarm/State Monitoring Interface Alarms...
Page 7 10. Troubleshooting First Step: Isolate the problem Common Issues Power supply issues AC power Verifying ﬁber cable Module installation Troubleshooting Guide 11. Speciﬁcations General Speciﬁcations Optical Module Speciﬁcations Service Module Speciﬁcations 12. Ordering Information Base Systems Port Modules Optical Modules 13. Support Technical Support Contact Information Contents...
Page 8: Important Information
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual is accurate. However, due to constant product improvement, specifications and information contained in this document are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the iMux User Guide for additional information. Conventions Symbols for notes, attention, and caution are used throughout this manual to provide readers with additional information, advice when special attention is needed, and caution to prevent injury or equipment damage.
Page 9: Introduction
2. Introduction Product Description The iMux is a powerful fiber optic modular multiplexer capable of providing up to 16 channels of T1, RS232, 2/4 wire data and analog phone FXO/FXS services, plus four built-in 10/100M Ethernet ports, over a single fiber.
Page 10: Application Diagrams
Up to 74 mi. / 120km Ethernet Ethernet E1/V35 E1/V35 (VLAN/QoS) (VLAN/QoS) LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 MGMT LOS/LOF/AIS CRAFT LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 MGMT LOS/LOF/AIS CRAFT RLH iMux RLH iMux 16 Channels of T1 Example Introduction RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 11: Front Panel
Indicates a failure in the remote Normal operation Indication terminal. Power iMux is powered and ON iMux is powered OFF, or no power is present Optical Link Lock The optical link is locked because it Normal operation has switched to protect line mode.
Page 12: Module Status Leds
Optical Module LEDs Name Color ON condition OFF condition Laser Laser condition is OK Laser not operating Working Activity over ﬁber No activity over ﬁber Loss of Signal Loss of ﬁber signal Normal operation Introduction RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 13: Rear Panel
Rx Tip Input to T1 Card One DB-25 pins female connector for input/output of 4 channels T1 signal E1 120Ω T1 100Ω Tx Ring 100 . Tx Tip Output from T1 Card Introduction RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 14: Channel Rs-232 Module
Send Data A connected to customer telephone, each line FXO raises the same line FXS. Receive Data A Every channel provide 64k voice bandwidth. Send Data B Receive Data B Terminal Timing A Introduction RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 15: Channel Analog Phone (Pots) Modules
4 Channel Analog Phone Module Connection Diagram Analog Phone Analog Phone FXS Module FXS Module Fiber Optic Cable Analog Analog Phones Phones iMux iMux 4 Channel Analog Phone Module Ringdown Connection Diagram Introduction RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 16: Channel 2/4 Wire Analog Data/Audio/Scada Module
4W E&M Rx Tip Input Rx Ring Input Tx Ring Output Tx Tip Output M Lead E Lead Signal Ground Refer to the sample E&M setting and application diagrams on the following pages. Introduction RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 17: Setting E&M Jumpers And Switches
Use the J2 jumper and the J4 DIP switches to set the E&M module mode to Master or Slave depending on the placement of the iMux in the network. The diagram on the following pages will help you determine the correct settings for your application.
Page 18 On-hook 4-Wire 4-Wire 4-Wire 4-Wire Audio Audio Audio Audio Trunk Circuit Signalling Unit Signalling Unit Trunk Circuit 4 Wire E&M Card - Slave 4 Wire E&M Card - Master E&M Application Diagram Introduction RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 19: Acronyms
Commonly used acronyms and abbreviations Acronym/Abbreviation Description B8ZS Bipolar 8 Zero Substitution FXO/CO Central Ofﬁce Side Equipment FXS/Sub Subscriber side equipment Light Emitting Diode Receive Transmit Red LED color Yellow LED color Green LED color Introduction RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 20: Before Installing
Keep ﬁber ends and ﬁber connectors clean and free from dust, dirt and debris. Contamination will cause signal loss. • Do not touch ﬁber ends. • Store excess ﬁber on housing spools or ﬁber spools at site Before Installing RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 21: Prepare For Installation
4 inches (10.2 cm) at the rear. To avoid overheating, do not block the cooling fan. Leave at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) clearance on either side of iMux. Do not stack other equipment directly on top of the iMux when rack or shelf mounting.
Page 22: Typical Application Environments
Install the fiber optic cable prior to installing the iMux system. Required power sources You will need an acceptable power source. The iMux system accepts 90 ~ 240VAC (47Hz ~ 63Hz) and 12, 24 or 48VDC (9 ~ 75VDC) depending on the model.
Page 23: Quick Start
Make sure the power switches are OFF Connect power For AC Power units Remove power from AC mains supply. Connect the AC power cord to the terminals on the iMux and plug into 110/240VAC, 50/60Hz mains outlet. • Alternately, wire AC mains power directly from AC power source For DC Power supply •...
Page 24: Connect Ethernet Cables
Start the system Turn each iMux ON using the power switch on the rear panel. The system will initialize and start up. The LED indicators on the front panel will flash during initializing and stop flashing after setup is done. The iMux is now operational and may be configured as desired.
Page 25: Configuring The System
Profile Factory Default has all settings cleared, and an IP address of 0.0.0.0. Profile factory default (IP Address: 192.168.0.1) is clear of all settings but retains the IP 192.168.0.1 address so that the user may simply connect and manage the iMux through the web interface (MGMT port) on the front panel.
Page 26 Once a mode has been selected, the system continues the startup procedure utilizing the built in self-diagnostic function during the boot procedure. The self-diagnostic function includes system memory access test, system main clock test and tributary card access test. Self-diagnostic Screen System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 27 After the system test is complete, the login screen appears. Unless previously changed, enter the default User Name and User Password. Default User Name: admin • Default Password: 1234 • Login Screen Once login information has been entered, the main menu screen appears. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 28: Main Menu
External Clock Conﬁguration and Monitoring -- refer 4-14 c. Path Alarm/State Monitoring -- refer 4-15 d. Loopback/V.54 Testing OE Protection Switching -- refer 4-16 e. PRBS Testing -- refer 4-17 f. Event Browsing System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 29: System Configuration
Event Browsing System Configuration Either the local or remote iMux units may be selected for configuring. Select the Local[F2] or Remote[F3] units by using the function keys prior to making any other menu selections. Each subsequent menu will display which unit (local or remote) you are changing settings on.
Page 30: System Information Configuration
Set the system clock by entering the correct time. This screen shows the running time of the system and the software version. After making any changes, press Confirm[F2] to save them. Returning to the System Configuration menu by pressing Back[ESC] without saving first will discard any changes. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 31: Device Networking Configuration
Press Set Only[F5] when making IP changes that will only be held in temporary memory, without committing the changes to the running IP. Press Confirm[F5] to commit your temporary settings as the running IP. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 32: User Account Management
User Account Management User Account Management Screen Setting System Access Groups The iMux provides three kinds of the user groups. Admin The administrator group account can execute all functions. • • Control The controller group account can execute all functions except the System Conﬁguration.
Page 33: Snmp Agent Configuration
Group. Setting the Auto-Logout to 0 (zero) seconds disables Auto-Logout. User accounts may also be disabled in this menu without deleting them. SNMP Agent Configuration System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 34: Setting The Trap Ip
Setting the Trap IP The iMux can assign four sets of the Server IP address for sending the Traps. Enter the IP address and port number information on each line as required. Three community names may also be set. Default names are pre- configured, but may be changed using the menu items [F5], [F6] and [F7].
Page 35: Local File
Note: If the software upgrade image is stored locally, and you restart or re-boot power, that software image will be deleted. Choose Confirm[F2] to save your selection. When you put image at local file, if you restart or re-boot power, that the image will be disappear System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 36: Software Upgrade And Reboot Operation
When you execute the Upgrade[F2] commend item in the local or remote side, it will display the upgrade status including: Start upgrading! Connecting! Transferring! Loading! DeCompressing! Flash writing! Sending! Upgrading complete! None System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 37: Upgrade Error Messages
When user selects the [F3] Reboot commend item in local or remote side, it will display the status including: "Start rebooting!", Start rebooting! "Ongoing!", Ongoing! "Complete, Bye-!", Complete "None" Bye-! None Reboot Operation Screen System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 38 When the iMux Booting screen appears, select a profile for loading. Use the up and down arrow keys to change selections, and press the enter key to load the selected profile. Note: If no key is pressed within three seconds, then the system will automatically download the previous proﬁle.
Page 39: Network Time Synchronization
When user selects the synchronize commend item in local or remote side, the running status will show the following messages: Start Synchronizing! Synchronizing! Synchronizing Complete! Synchronizing Error! If there is a synchronize error, the iMux will display one of the following error messages: Internal Error! Information Incomplete! Synchronization is running! Time Get Error! Abort by user!
Page 40: Scheduling Job Management
Scheduling Job Management Scheduling Job Management Screen The Scheduling Job Management function directs the iMux to perform certain job functions at specific times. The system administrator can arrange the schedule for each job. Add Scheduling Job Screen System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER •...
Page 41: Networking Service Management
Press the space bar to change the selected item. Networking Service Management Network Service Management Screen The system can turn on or off the functions of the SNMP Agent, TELNET Server, FTP Server, and Web Server. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 42: Network Troubleshooting Operation
Network TroubleShooting Operation Network Ping Operation Screen The iMux can ping an IP address to show whether it can link to a network location, and provide some information about that connection. Enter the [F1]Target IP Address, [F3]Packet Count, Length and Timeout Seconds, then execute Confirm[F2] to save your entered information.
Page 43 If the target IP ping succeeds, it will display the results similar to this: Successful Ping Results Screen If the target IP does not answer, it will timeout with no response. Ping Failure Screen System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 44: Lcd Login Configuration
Right uses the button on the front panel. Down uses the button on the front panel. Setting the [F1] Auto LCD Logout Seconds to zero cancels auto LCD logout. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 45: Event Management
Event Management Event Management Screen The iMux provides Event Management function that includes [1] Event Class Processing Configuration [2] Event Alarm Processing Configuration System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 46: Event Class Processing Configuration
Y is save in the flash or to send the trap Use the Confirm[F2] command to save the settings. Note: Conﬁrm the send trap status if the NMS system does not receive an alarm trap. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 47: Event Alarm Processing Configuration
The four classes of the alarm severity are: [F1] Critical [F3] Major [F4] Minor [F5] Warning Note: Conﬁrm the send trap status if the NMS system does not receive an alarm trap. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 48: System Profile Management
System Profile Management Profile Management Select [1] Profile Save Parameter Configuration and then Next[F2]. Profile Saving Configuration System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 49 Profile II may be user modified. Profile Factory Default and Profile Factory Default (IP Address: 192.168.0.1) profiles may not be altered. Note: The iMux has been pre-conﬁgured with appropriate settings for the modules that were installed at the time it left the factory. These settings were initially saved in both Proﬁle I and Proﬁle II.
Page 50: Configuration File Management
Configuration File Management Screen You may upload or download profile configurations and easily apply it to any iMux. This allows allows you to load a profile, or upload a profile to a server for archiving, saving, or further distribution. A profile may be created at a remote location, uploaded to a server, and downloaded to another iMux for use.
Page 51 Login Password The desired ﬁle name extension [F5] File Name Extension Choose Confirm[F2] to save the settings. Go back to the Configuration File Management screen using Back[ESC] to start the file transfer. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 52 Login Password The desired ﬁle name extension [F5] File Name Extension Choose Confirm[F2] to save the settings. Go back to the Configuration File Management screen using Back[ESC] to start the file transfer. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 53 [3] Config Upload/Download Operation Config Upload/Download Screen Choose the Operation Target and Device Networking Config, then execute Upload[F2] or Download[F3] to begin the transfer. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 54: Terminal File Transfer Operation
Terminal File Transfer Operation Terminal File Transfer Screen Available files will be displayed in the file window. Choose the desired file and execute Receive[F2] or Send[F3]. Files may also be deleted by using Delete[F4]. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 55: Tributary Slot Interface Selection
Tributary Slot Interface Selection Tributary Slot Configuration Screen The iMux can use different modules that mount into slots in the back of the unit. These slots are called Tributary Slots, and must be configured before they can be used. Note: The iMux has been pre-conﬁgured with appropriate settings for the Tributary Slots that were used at the time it left the factory.
Page 56: E1 Interface Configuration
Space Bar, press the Enter key to select it. E1 Interface Configuration Screen Select the iMux site you want to change, the Tributary Slot ID, and the individual channel ID before configuring parameters. You may edit E1 Parameters for each channel or all channels of selected.
Page 57 Set the frame type with [F4] Frame Type. There are three types of E1 services available: FAS+CRC, FAS Only, Unframed. Set the line coding with [F5] Line Coding. There are two types of E1 line coding: HDB3 or AMI. Choose Confirm[F2] to save the settings. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 58: Interface Configuration
V.35 Interface Configuration Note: If the EOC connection is closed, a symbol “ “ will be shown for each conﬁguration. Choose the Edit[F2] to edit channel service types. V.35 Parameters Channel Editing System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 59 The following is the example of setting. SL-2100 SL-2100 iMux iMux Example 2 EXT-DTE Recovery Internal Recovery DCE CLK DCE CLK DCE CLK EXT-DTE Recovery DCE CLK SL-2100 SL-2100 iMux iMux SL-2100 SL-2100 EXT-DTE Recovery System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com DCE CLK...
Page 60: Fxo/Fxs Interface Configuration
FXO/FXS Interface Configuration Choose the site, slot and channel as described in the E1 Configuration section. FXO/FXS Interface Parameters Configuration Choose the Edit[F2] to edit channel service types. FXO/FXS Parameters Channel Editing System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 61: T1 Interface Configuration
Choose the site, slot and channel as described in the E1 Configuration section. T1 Interface Parameters Configuration Choose the Edit[F2] to edit the T1 channel service types. T1 Interface Parameters Configuration System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 62: Tributary Tsa Configuration
Tributary TSA configuration Tributary TSA Configuration Screen The iMux provides five kinds of the Tributary TSA (Time Slot Assignments) : Normal (All E1 channels) • 7E1+1V.35 (Seven E1 channels and one V.35 channel) • 3E1+1V.35 (Three E1 channels and one V.35 channel) •...
Page 63: Normal Mode (All E1 Channels)
When V35 data is connected with E1 data, the related timing clock should be System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com set carefully to get more stable connection!! In this case, the right hand of E1 equipment is set to receive clock.
Page 64: Seven E1 Channels And One V.35 Channel Mode
Local?s (4E1 card) Ch5 ~ Ch7 Remote (4E1 card) Ch8 Local?s (V35 card) Note: To avoid unexpected error, DO NOT insert any card in TB3 at remote side, while TSA function was turned on. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 65: Four E1 Channels And One V.35 Channel Mode
Local@s (4E1 card) Ch3 Remote (4E1 card) Ch4 Local@s (V35 card) Note: To avoid unexpected error, DO NOT insert any card in TB2 and TB3 at remote side, while TSA function was turned on. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 66: Eight E1 Channels And One V.35 Channel Mode
Local@s (V35 card) Ch5 Remote (V35 card) Ch5 Local@s (4E1 card) Ch4 Note: To avoid unexpected error, DO NOT insert any card in TB3 at remote side, while TSA function was turned on. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 67: Optical Interface Parameters Configuration
Optical Interface Parameters Configuration Optical Interface Parameters Configuration Screen Select the optical interface to configure and press Edit[F2] to enter the Edit Channel Screen. Optical Interface Parameters Editing Screen System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 68 [F4] ALS (Auto Laser Shutdown) Please refer to the definition of ITU-T G.664, when the iMux detects LOS and the ALS function is enabled at the same time, then OE will shutdown the signal of Tx. It will detect the signal automatically every 100 seconds. If the alarm of LOS isn’t cancelled immediately, then it will wait another 100 seconds again.
Page 69: Trunk Ethernet Configuration Selection
Configuration menu. VLAN is conﬁgured using conﬁguration screens [4] Trunk Ethernet Port VLAN Configuration and [6] Trunk Ethernet VLAN Table Configuration menus. These two screens follow each other in this User Guide for clarity. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 70: Trunk Ethernet General Parameter Config
Only accepts tagged frames and drop untagged ones. Tag Only Tag Only Enable Accepts tagged and untagged frames. Disable Note: Refer to page 65, Trunk Ethernet Port VLAN Config, to conﬁgure the VLAN functions. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 71: Trunk Ethernet Parameters Config
Trunk Ethernet Parameters Config Trunk Ethernet Parameters Configuration Set the local and remote ports as desired. Trunk Ethernet Parameters Configuration Slot Editing System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 72: Trunk Ethernet Port Rate Configuration
This setting may be extended to cover multiple network ports or limited to just either ingress or egress if needed. • 1526 = 100M • 152 = 10M • Ingress = RX Egress = TX • System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 73: Trunk Ethernet Port Vlan Config
After confirming the changes by selecting Confirm [F2], select [6] Trunk Ethernet VLAN Table Configuration from the Trunk Ethernet Configuration Selection main menu to continue configuring VLAN. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 74: Trunk Ethernet Vlan Table Config Management
Specify the VLAN Id and its associated port member using the same VLAN Id entered in the Trunk Ethernet Port VLAN Config screen. Select Confirm[F2] to add the conﬁguration to the table. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 75: Trunk Ethernet Qos Port Config
In this mode, when a packet is VLAN-tagged or priority-tagged, the priority is speciﬁed by Tagged the 3-bit tag. When a packet is untagged, its priority is assigned by the following [Priority] setting. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 76: Trunk Ethernet Qos Schedule Config
WRR. When the scheduler scans queues, queues with strict priority are scanned first, and than the other queues are scanned according to WRR. If there is more one queue with strict priority, the queue with the bigger queue ID has higher priority. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 77: Trunk Ethernet Qos Tag Priority Config
Specifies the mapping of 3-bit tag priority to the four level priority, Queue1 ~ Queue4. Trunk Ethernet Tag Mark/Remark Config Trunk Ethernet QoS Tag Mark/Remark Config Screen Specifies the remarking mapping for tagged and retagged packets. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 78: Data Port Parameters Configuration
VLAN tag is replaced with this tag priority of the assigned queue. Data Port Parameters Configuration Data Port Configuration Screen In this screen you may configure different data rates for transmitting and receiving data. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 79: Performance Management Threshold Configuration
If the value is “ 0 ” the TCA will be disabled. Threshold Settings Setting Description Electrical interface threshold setting. [1] Dsx1 Interface Threshold Setting Optical interface threshold setting. [2] Aggregate Interface Threshold Setting System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 80: Dsx1 Interface Threshold Setting
Disable the PM TCA alarm on the selected E1 path by high light bar [F6] Disable Disable the PM TCA alarm on the all selected E1 paths by the selection ﬁlters [F7] All Disable System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 81 [F3] Path PCV: LSES: Line Several Error Second Path Error Second PES: Path Several Error Second PSES: [F3] Path PCV: Path Code Violation PES: Path Error Second PSES: Path Several Error Second System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 82: Aggregate Interface Threshold Setting
Aggregate Threshold Parameters Setting Screen You may use the function keys to modify the selected traffic link. There are two PM types: the Quarter (15 minutes), the Day (24 hours). Aggregate Threshold Parameters Editing Screen System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 83: Fault Management Parameters Configuration
4-1-9 Fault Management Parameters Configuration Fault Parameter Configuration Fault Parameter Configuration Screen The iMux provides fault management functions by setting the alarm severity for each failure alarm. SL-2100 provides fault management function by setting the alarm severity for each failure alarm.
Page 84: Alarm Severity Config
If the alarm severity configured as Critical or Major, the red MAJ LED turn on when an alarm occurs. Otherwise, both Minor and Warning alarm will turn on the yellow MIN LED. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 85: Power Failure Monitoring Parameter Config
Power Failure Monitoring Parameter Config Power Failure Monitoring Parameter Config Screen Provides the capability of power monitoring. When ON is selected and the power module has failed, an alarm will be issued. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 86: External Clock Configuration And Monitoring
External Clock Configuration External Clock Configuration Screen System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com User can select OOS or IS to turn on or off the external clock input. When the EOC connection is failed or the External clock module is...
Page 87: External Clock Monitoring
If the External Clock Module is installed, the EquipStatus will show as Equipped, and Unequipped will be shown when the module is absent. If the External Clock Module is bounded, the EquipState will be Equipped, in other words, Unequipped will be shown while the module is absent. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 88: Oe Protection Switching
OE Restart [F4] and OE Restart-Test [F5] commands on the OE interfaces. down lasers can be restarted by command JOE Restart [F4]L and JOE Restart-Test [F5]L on the OE interfaces. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 89: Automatic Laser Shutdown
4-5 Optical Interface Parameters Configuration. Automatic laser shutdown The ALS mechanism implemented in iMux is referred to the ITU Recommendation ITU-T G.664. The ALS mechanism can be enabled or disabled in the Optical Interface Parameters Configuration screen. << Flow Chart>>...
Page 90: Equipment Status Monitoring
U – is for E1 Balanced (120Ω) G – means Green LED R – means Red LED Y – means Yellow LED “ “ – (no character) means the device is Equipment Status Monitoring Screen System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 91: Local Site Tributary Card Setting
User can accoreding the info then pressing [F2] will let you set parameters for press [F2] key setting it. that slot. Into Card Parameters Setting screen Into card parameters setting screen: System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 92: Remote Site Tributary Card Setting
[F2]B.. key setting it. parameters for that slot. Into card parameters setting screen: Into Card Parameters Setting screen Into card parameters setting screen: System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 93: Performance Monitoring
The performance monitoring screen will show the valid quarters and valid days had been counted for each card. Select the card and access to System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com next screen to see the detail performance data.
Page 94: Performance Monitoring Settings
[F2] Reset 5. Quarter Every 15 minutes Clears all the PM types [F5] Reset All [F2] Reset: to clear the selected PM type [F5] Reset All: to clear all the PM type System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 95: Trunk Ethernet Performance Monitoring
64 bytes but with a CRC error. Oversize packets are also included in this counter. RX fragment, collision, and undersize packet count. These packet lengths are less than 64 RxFragment bytes. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 96: Path Alarm/State Monitoring
(V.54) and PRBS action shown as well. Interface Alarms Interface Possible Alarms Aggr LOF, RDI, AIS T1/E1 LOS, LOF, RDI/AIS Ethernet Link LAN/WAN Link Fxo/Fxs On-Hook, Off-Hook System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 97: Loopback/V.54 Testing
There are four types of loopback functions for the E1 Module: Tributary Local Loopback (for each E1 signal) Aggregate Local Loopback (for all multiplexed E1 signals) Aggregate Remote Loopback (for all multiplexed E1 signals) Tributary Remote Loopback. (for each E1 signal) System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 98: Module
REM item. MLoLbk / ANAN item. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com b. Digital (DIG) Loopback: In the Loopback / V.54 Testing screen, select the slot ID which is on the tributary card in the local site, then choose...
Page 99 Undo-AgReLBK[F8] can be used to re-built the EOC channel. But, if the EOC channel. But, if optical signal lose, this function won't enable. optical signal is lost, this function won't be enabled. System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 100: Prbs Test
Note: You can only choose one channel to generate or analyze at the same time. well as its error ratio. You can only choose one channel to generate or analysis at the same time. 100 System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 101: One Way Prbs Test Step
One way PRBS test step: One way PRBS test step Remote iMux SL-2100 SL-2100 Local iMux System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 102 In the local device which will generate a test pattern to remote device, then local deviceFs analysis part will receive a test pattern through the loopback path. Eventually, user will get a test result on the screen. 102 System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 103: Event Browsing
If the event-saving function is enabled, this will clear all history events stored in Clear Flash Log[F5] ﬂash memory. clear all history events store in Flash memory. (ref: 4-3-12.1 Event Class Processing Configuration / 4-3-12.2 Event Alarm Processing Configuration) System Conﬁguration RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...
Page 104: Front Panel Operation
Front LCD controls SL-2100 provides a easy way to set the configuration, maintenance, and testing by LCD and button. The iMux provides a easy way to configure, maintain, and test the unit by using the front panel controls with the LCD. E1/V35...
Page 105: Lcd Menu Tree
4-2-1 LCD Menu Tree LCD Menu Tree Passward: _ _ _ _ (Modify Password refer to 4-3-11) Password:_ _ _ _ (See LCD Login Configuration) ---System ----Network Service [Site] ----SNMP(ON/OFF) ----TELNET(ON/OFF) ----FTP(ON/OFF) ----WEB(ON/OFF) ----Profile Operation [Site/ProfID] ----Load ----Save ----Reboot Operation [Site] ----Reboot(DOWN) ---Tb Config ----E1 [Site/Slot/Ch]...
Page 106 ----FXX [Site/Slot/Ch] ----Service (IS/OOS) ----TSA [Site] ----TSA (Normal/2E1+2V.35/7E1+1V.35/CH4 - CH5) ---Opt Config [Site] ----Working OE (1/2) ----ALS (ON/OFF) ----Standby OE (ON/OFF) ----APS (ON/OFF) ---Trunk Eth Config ----General Config [Site] ----VLAN (Enable/Disable) ----Port Config [Site] ----Service (IS/OOS) ----AutoNeg (ON/OFF) ----Duplex (Full/Half) ----Speed (10M/100M) ----FlowCtrl (ON/OFF) ---Data Port Config [Site]...
Page 107 ---Oe Protect Sw ----Current Status [Site] ----WorkingOe (Status:1/2) ----OELocked (Status:-/ON/OFF) ----SwitchNo (Status:1-99) ----LeftRelSec (Status:1-99999) ----OE1Tx (Status:ON/OFF) ----OE2Tx (Status:ON/OFF) ---Oe Lock/Release [Site] ----Lock OE (Status:(ON)/Release OE(DOWN)) ----Lock OE (Status:(OFF)/Lock OE(DOWN)) ---Oe Restart [Site/Oeld] ----Restart DOWN (Restart OK/ Restart fail) ---Oe Test [Site/Oeld] ----RestartTest DOWN (RestartTest OK/ RestartTest fail) ---FM Conﬁg...
Page 108 ---Loopback/V.54[Site] ----Aggr ----LLBK (ON/OFF) ----RLBK (ON/OFF) ----RRLBK (ON/OFF) ----UndoAgReLBK (ON/OFF) ----E1 [Slot/Ch] ----LLBK (ON/OFF) ----RLBK (ON/OFF) ----T1 [Slot/Ch] ----LLBK (ON/OFF) ----RLBK (ON/OFF) ----V.35 [Slot/Ch] ----ANA (ON/OFF) ----DIG (ON/OFF) ----REM (ON/OFF) ---PRBS Testing[Site] ----E1 [Slot/Ch] ----PTGEN (ON/OFF) ----PTANA (ON/OFF) ----PTANA Result (Status:Error/BER) ----T1 [Slot/Ch] ----PTGEN (ON/OFF) ----PTANA (ON/OFF)
Page 109: Web Operating Interface
Using the web interface To be able to use the web interface, the IP address must be enabled and configured via the command line interface. Enter the iMux IP number into a browser window to access the web interface. Refer to Device Networking Configuration for IP set up information.
Page 110 After login, the equipment status screen is shown. You can display the Local site, Remote site, or Local+Remote. Only local side displayed Local and remote side displayed 110 Web Operating Interface...
Page 111: Saving Or Loading Profiles
Saving or loading profiles Use the pull-down menu to display the Local side, Remote side, or Local+Remote. If the proﬁle had been changed earlier, during the conﬁguration processing, the title in the blue header bar will show Conﬁg Modiﬁed. After making any changes, select Profile Management to save changes in Profile I or Profile II. Web Operating Interface...
Page 112: Telnet Operating Interface
8. Telnet Operating Interface SNMP management Use the RJ-45 port to connect to the SNMP management system. To be able to use the telnet interface, the device IP must be configured first. RLH Industries, Inc. iMux SNMP Login Screen Refer to Device Networking Configuration for IP set up information.
Page 113: Appendix
RMAJ LEDB 1. External clock port: RMAJ BUB 9. Appendix Craft & External Alarm Ports Pin Assignment 4. External alarm port: Pin 4 and Pin 8 of DB9 are used for E1 PCM data or TTL Clock inpot. External clock port Pin No.
Page 114: External Alarm Port
• Problems with conﬁguration RLH iMux systems are built to the highest standards and fully tested before leaving the factory. Isolating and ruling out common issues with the installation will help determine if there is a problem with the unit itself.
Page 115: Power Supply Issues
The optical modules are protected at all times with dust cap or ﬁber connector installed • Special handling requirements are observed If the iMux module configuration is changed, or modules are moved to a different tributary slot, the system must be reconfigured accordingly using the VT100 management interface. Troubleshooting...
Page 116: Troubleshooting Guide
• Execute Autoblk to check optical connection. The unit is reset or powered off, • User did not save conﬁguration. • The iMux will startup according to the last all the conﬁguration settings are startup proﬁle loaded. • Incorrect loading proﬁle was selected lost.
Page 117 • Coaxial connector is faulty. • Replace the coaxial connector. • The E1 equipment is powered off. • Verify functioning E1 signals to the iMux. • The E1 TX and RX interface connection is • Check the E1 TX and RX connections.
Page 118: Specifications
11. Speciﬁcations General Specifications Contact Capacity 4 relay contacts (DB-9 connector) Alarm Alarm External Alarm DB-9 connector 115/240V (90~240V) (47Hz~63Hz) Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply 48V (36~75V) Power consumption 30W maximum Working Temp. 0˚C ~ +50˚C (32˚F ~ 122˚F) Environment Environment Environment Working Humidity...
Page 119: Service Module Specifications
Service Module Specifications Channel Capacity 4 x T1 T1 Interface Module T1 Interface Module T1 Interface Module T1 Interface Module T1 Interface Module T1 Interface Module T1 Interface Module Bit Rate 1.544 Mbs Line Code B8ZS per ANSI T1.408 and AMI Line Framing Extended superframe format (ESF 24-Frame multiframe) per ANSI T1.408...
Page 120: Ordering Information
12. Ordering Information Base Systems Part Number Description Power 1 Power 2 Dimensions (1RU) iMUX BASE SYSTEM W17.3in x D11.2in x H1.75in RLH-IMUX-V-2 48VDC 48VDC DUAL 48 VDC INPUT PWR (440mm x 285mm x 44.5mm) iMUX BASE SYSTEM W17.3in x D11.2in x H1.75in...
Page 121: Optical Modules
Optical Modules Part Number Description Side Distance Fiber Part Number Multimode ST iMux Optical Module 2 km/1.2 mi 62.5 μm RLH-OM-04-1 iMux Optical Module 20km/12.4mi. 8~9 μm RLH-OM-10-1 Bi-Directional Bi-Directional Bi-Directional Bi-Directional iMux Optical Module 20km/12.4mi. 8~9 μm RLH-OM-11-1 Single-mode...
Page 122: Support
Please contact your RLH sales representative 936 N. Main Street, Orange, CA 92867 USA for pricing and delivery information. T: (714) 532-1672 F: (714) 532-1885 Speciﬁcations subject to change without notice. 122 Support RLH Industries, Inc. • 866-DO-FIBER • www.ﬁberopticlink.com...

RLH Industries iMux User Manual

1 Important Information

2 Introduction

3 Before Installing

4 Quick Start

5 Configuring the System

6 Front Panel Operation

7 Web Operating Interface

8 Telnet Operating Interface

9 Appendix

10 Troubleshooting

11 Specifications

12 Ordering Information

13 Support

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