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Tektronix SONET CTS 710 User Manual

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  • Page 1 (217) 352-9330 | Click HERE Find the Tektronix CTS 710 at our website:...
  • Page 2 User Manual User Manual CTS 710 CTS 710 SONET Test Set SONET Test Set 070-8852-03 070-8852-03 This document applies to firmware version 1.3 This document applies to firmware version 1.3 and above. and above. Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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  • Page 4 Tektronix, with shipping charges prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located.
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  • Page 6 Table of Contents Table of Contents General Safety Summary ......xvii General Safety Summary .
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  • Page 8 Table of Contents Table of Contents Starting and Stopping a Test ......3–27 Starting and Stopping a Test .
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  • Page 10 Table of Contents Table of Contents Viewing Overhead Bytes ......3–115 Viewing Overhead Bytes .
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  • Page 12 Table of Contents Table of Contents Running Instrument Self Tests ......3–210 Running Instrument Self Tests .
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  • Page 14 Table of Contents Table of Contents List of Figures List of Figures Figure i: Placing the Reference for Easy Viewing ..xxiii Figure i: Placing the Reference for Easy Viewing ..xxiii Figure 1–1: Installing the Accessory Pouch .
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  • Page 16 Table of Contents Table of Contents Figure 3–10: Elapsed Time and Bar Graph Indicators ..3–28 Figure 3–10: Elapsed Time and Bar Graph Indicators ..3–28 Figure 3–11: The SAVE INSTRUMENT SETUPS Page . . . 3–33 Figure 3–11: The SAVE INSTRUMENT SETUPS Page .
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  • Page 18 Table of Contents Table of Contents Figure 3–59: Line Graph Showing Pointer Value ..3–184 Figure 3–59: Line Graph Showing Pointer Value ..3–184 Figure 3–60: On/Off Graphs Showing Failures and Alarms 3–185 Figure 3–60: On/Off Graphs Showing Failures and Alarms 3–185 Figure 3–61: Elements of a History Graph...
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  • Page 20 Table of Contents Table of Contents Table 3–20: Choices for Bit 5 of the K2 Byte When Mode Table 3–20: Choices for Bit 5 of the K2 Byte When Mode is Set to Span ........3–169 is Set to Span .
  • Page 21 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 22 General Safety Summary General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. damage to this product or any products connected to it. Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
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  • Page 24 General Safety Summary General Safety Summary Safety Terms and Symbols Safety Terms and Symbols Terms in This Manual Terms in This Manual These terms may appear in this manual: These terms may appear in this manual: WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that WARNING.
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  • Page 26 Preface Preface This manual describes how to use the Tektronix CTS 710 SONET This manual describes how to use the Tektronix CTS 710 SONET Test Set. This manual is your primary source of information about Test Set. This manual is your primary source of information about how the CTS 710 functions.
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  • Page 28 Preface Preface Using the CTS 710 Reference Using the CTS 710 Reference The Reference presents an overview of the CTS 710 menu structure, The Reference presents an overview of the CTS 710 menu structure, front-panel buttons, examples of alarm responses, and a glossary. To front-panel buttons, examples of alarm responses, and a glossary.
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  • Page 30 Getting Started Getting Started Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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  • Page 32 Product Description Product Description The Tektronix CTS 710 SONET Test Set is a rugged, portable test set The Tektronix CTS 710 SONET Test Set is a rugged, portable test set designed for installing and maintaining telecommunications designed for installing and maintaining telecommunications networks.
  • Page 33 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 34 CTS 710 SONET Test Set & CTS 750 SDH Test Set Service Manual (Tektronix part number 070-8853-XX) Manual (Tektronix part number 070-8853-XX) Hard Transit Case, Tektronix part number 016-1157-XX Hard Transit Case, Tektronix part number 016-1157-XX Soft Carrying Bag, Tektronix part number 016-1158-XX...
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  • Page 36 Getting Started Getting Started CAUTION. In the next step, use only enough force to clear the front CAUTION. In the next step, use only enough force to clear the front panel trim with the plate front edge. Excessive force will cause a panel trim with the plate front edge.
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  • Page 38 Getting Started Getting Started Setting Up the CTS 710 Setting Up the CTS 710 Before you use the CTS 710, ensure that it is properly set up and Before you use the CTS 710, ensure that it is properly set up and powered on.
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  • Page 40 Getting Started Getting Started 4. Check that you have the proper electrical connections. The 4. Check that you have the proper electrical connections. The CTS 710 power requirements are listed in Table 1–2. CTS 710 power requirements are listed in Table 1–2. Table 1–2: Power Requirements Table 1–2: Power Requirements Voltage Range...
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  • Page 42 Operating Basics Operating Basics Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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  • Page 44 Functional Overview Functional Overview This section describes how to use and navigate through the basic This section describes how to use and navigate through the basic functions of the CTS 710, including: functions of the CTS 710, including: Controls, indicators, and connectors Controls, indicators, and connectors Elements of the display Elements of the display...
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  • Page 46 Functional Overview Functional Overview Each of these buttons Each of these buttons Disk Drive perform a specific function. Disk Drive perform a specific function. The knob is The knob is primarily used primarily used to highlight to highlight Connectors Connectors parameters parameters (optional)
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  • Page 48 Functional Overview Functional Overview Yellow history lights. Once an event has been detected, a yellow Yellow history lights. Once an event has been detected, a yellow history light is turned on. The yellow history light shows that the history light is turned on. The yellow history light shows that the associated event occurred at some time in the past.
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  • Page 50 Functional Overview Functional Overview Figure 2–6 provides a guide to specific areas of the display. Figure 2–6 provides a guide to specific areas of the display. Highlighted parameters can be Highlighted parameters can be Choices or actions Choices or actions changed;...
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  • Page 52 Functional Overview Functional Overview The Basic Menu Structure The Basic Menu Structure The CTS 710 is controlled primarily through its menu system. The CTS 710 is controlled primarily through its menu system. Though several controls are located on the front panel, such as Though several controls are located on the front panel, such as INSERT ERROR, most functions are controlled from one of the five INSERT ERROR, most functions are controlled from one of the five...
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  • Page 54 Functional Overview Functional Overview NOTE. The only times pressing a menu button does not change menus NOTE. The only times pressing a menu button does not change menus are when a dialog box is displayed or when you are entering a value are when a dialog box is displayed or when you are entering a value for a parameter.
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  • Page 56 Functional Overview Functional Overview Figure 2–11: Help Dialog Box Figure 2–11: Help Dialog Box Once you press View Help, the help screen for that topic is Once you press View Help, the help screen for that topic is displayed. If a help topic covers more than one page, you can display displayed.
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  • Page 58 Functional Overview Functional Overview Connecting SONET Electrical Signals Connecting SONET Electrical Signals To connect SONET electrical signals to the CTS 710: To connect SONET electrical signals to the CTS 710: 1. Connect the transmit end of the signal cable to the RECEIVE 1.
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  • Page 60 Functional Overview Functional Overview you press –more– the next list of choices is displayed. Below –more– you press –more– the next list of choices is displayed. Below –more– is a line that shows which list of choices is displayed. When the last is a line that shows which list of choices is displayed.
  • Page 61 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 62 Functional Overview Functional Overview Selecting this choice allows the knob Selecting this choice allows the knob Turning the knob Turning the knob to make large changes quickly. to make large changes quickly. changes this value. changes this value. Selecting this Selecting this choice allows the choice allows the...
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  • Page 64 Functional Overview Functional Overview 3. To change the value of the highlighted bit, select either 1 or 0. 3. To change the value of the highlighted bit, select either 1 or 0. Each time you select 1 or 0, the highlighted bit is changed and Each time you select 1 or 0, the highlighted bit is changed and the highlight moves to the next bit.
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  • Page 66 Functional Overview Functional Overview 5. When you are finished editing the text string, select DONE. 5. When you are finished editing the text string, select DONE. The characters available depend on The characters available depend on Turning the knob selects the Turning the knob selects the the text string being edited.
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  • Page 68 Functional Overview Functional Overview 2. Press the TEST SETUPS front-panel button to display the TEST 2. Press the TEST SETUPS front-panel button to display the TEST SETUPS menu. SETUPS menu. 3. Select the RECALL PASS/FAIL TESTS page. 3. Select the RECALL PASS/FAIL TESTS page. 4.
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  • Page 70 Tutorial Tutorial The tutorial acquaints you with the features of the CTS 710 by The tutorial acquaints you with the features of the CTS 710 by having you run a test while you explore specific features of the having you run a test while you explore specific features of the CTS 710.
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  • Page 72 Tutorial Tutorial To set the transmit and receive parameters: To set the transmit and receive parameters: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice TRANSMIT TRANSMIT Transmit Rate STS-3 TRANSMIT TRANSMIT...
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  • Page 74 Tutorial Tutorial coupled. However, note that the yellow history light remains on as an coupled. However, note that the yellow history light remains on as an indication that an error has occurred. indication that an error has occurred. Press CLEAR HISTORY to clear the error history light. Press CLEAR HISTORY to clear the error history light.
  • Page 75 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 76 Tutorial Tutorial The RESULTS menu contains four pages on which results are The RESULTS menu contains four pages on which results are displayed: TEST SUMMARY, MAIN RESULTS, ERROR displayed: TEST SUMMARY, MAIN RESULTS, ERROR ANALYSIS, and HISTORY GRAPHS. Select MAIN RESULTS to ANALYSIS, and HISTORY GRAPHS.
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  • Page 78 Tutorial Tutorial Figure 2–26: The ERRORS & ALARMS Page of the TRANSMIT Menu Figure 2–26: The ERRORS & ALARMS Page of the TRANSMIT Menu There are two ways to insert errors into the transmitted signal. You There are two ways to insert errors into the transmitted signal. You can insert errors one at a time or you can set a rate at which the can insert errors one at a time or you can set a rate at which the CTS 710 inserts errors automatically.
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  • Page 80 Tutorial Tutorial To display the POINTERS & TIMING page: To display the POINTERS & TIMING page: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice TRANSMIT POINTERS & none none TRANSMIT POINTERS &...
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  • Page 82 Tutorial Tutorial If the preset choices do not match what you need, use USER If the preset choices do not match what you need, use USER DEFINED to define an alternative. DEFINED to define an alternative. To define a specific frequency offset: To define a specific frequency offset: Press Menu Select Menu...
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  • Page 84 Tutorial Tutorial Figure 2–29: The TRANSPORT OVERHEAD Page of the TRANSMIT Figure 2–29: The TRANSPORT OVERHEAD Page of the TRANSMIT Menu Menu The Showing Overhead for parameter identifies which columns of The Showing Overhead for parameter identifies which columns of the transport overhead are displayed.
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  • Page 86 Tutorial Tutorial have selected Set to 10101010. To see that the CTS 710 is now have selected Set to 10101010. To see that the CTS 710 is now receiving the new value of the S1 byte: receiving the new value of the S1 byte: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight...
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  • Page 88 Tutorial Tutorial Figure 2–32: The MAIN RESULTS Page of the RESULTS Menu Figure 2–32: The MAIN RESULTS Page of the RESULTS Menu This completes the tutorial. For detailed information on CTS 710 This completes the tutorial. For detailed information on CTS 710 capabilities, refer to Reference, starting on page 3–1.
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  • Page 90 Reference Reference Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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  • Page 92 Basic Test Procedures Basic Test Procedures This section gives examples of how to set up and use the This section gives examples of how to set up and use the CTS 710 SONET Test Set for several common telecommunication CTS 710 SONET Test Set for several common telecommunication network applications: network applications: Network continuity checking...
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  • Page 94 Basic Test Procedures Basic Test Procedures 2. Set up the CTS 710 as follows: 2. Set up the CTS 710 as follows: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice TEST SETUPS RECALL...
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  • Page 96 Basic Test Procedures Basic Test Procedures 2. Set up the CTS 710 as follows: 2. Set up the CTS 710 as follows: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice TEST SETUPS RECALL...
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  • Page 98 Basic Test Procedures Basic Test Procedures 2. Set up the CTS 710 as follows: 2. Set up the CTS 710 as follows: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice TEST SETUPS RECALL...
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  • Page 100 Basic Test Procedures Basic Test Procedures connecting the upstream and downstream signals to the RECEIVE connecting the upstream and downstream signals to the RECEIVE input. input. Table 3–1 shows the responses expected from Line Terminating Table 3–1 shows the responses expected from Line Terminating Equipment (LTE), such as an STS-3/STS-1 multiplexer, when Equipment (LTE), such as an STS-3/STS-1 multiplexer, when presented with three possible error and alarm conditions.
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  • Page 102 Basic Test Procedures Basic Test Procedures 3. Set up the downstream CTS 710 as follows: 3. Set up the downstream CTS 710 as follows: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice TEST SETUPS...
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  • Page 104 Basic Test Procedures Basic Test Procedures 15. Change the downstream CTS 710 as follows: 15. Change the downstream CTS 710 as follows: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice RESULTS MAIN RESULTS...
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  • Page 106 Basic Test Procedures Basic Test Procedures 2. Set up the CTS 710 as follows: 2. Set up the CTS 710 as follows: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice TEST SETUPS RECALL...
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  • Page 108 Basic Test Procedures Basic Test Procedures 2. Set up the CTS 710 as follows: 2. Set up the CTS 710 as follows: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice TEST SETUPS RECALL...
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  • Page 110 Basic Test Procedures Basic Test Procedures CTS 710 SONET Test Set CTS 710 SONET Test Set All Signals are OC-3 All Signals are OC-3 Figure 3–7: Setup to Monitor Performance Figure 3–7: Setup to Monitor Performance 2. Set up the CTS 710 as follows: 2.
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  • Page 112 Basic Test Procedures Basic Test Procedures 7. For example, to change the bottom graph to display the history of 7. For example, to change the bottom graph to display the history of Path B3 Errored Seconds, change the CTS 710 setup as follows: Path B3 Errored Seconds, change the CTS 710 setup as follows: Press Menu Select Menu...
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  • Page 114 Setting Test Control Parameters Setting Test Control Parameters This section describes how to set the duration for a test, the This section describes how to set the duration for a test, the resolution of the test history, and how to start and stop a test. It also resolution of the test history, and how to start and stop a test.
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  • Page 116 Setting Test Control Parameters Setting Test Control Parameters To set a unique test duration: To set a unique test duration: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice TEST SETUPS TEST CONTROL none...
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  • Page 118 Setting Test Control Parameters Setting Test Control Parameters To set the history resolution of a test: To set the history resolution of a test: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice TEST SETUPS...
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  • Page 120 Setting Test Control Parameters Setting Test Control Parameters Table 3–3: Actions You Cannot Perform While a Test is Running Table 3–3: Actions You Cannot Perform While a Test is Running Menu Page Action Menu Page Action TEST SETUPS RECALL INSTRUMENT Recall an instrument setup TEST SETUPS RECALL INSTRUMENT...
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  • Page 122 Working with Test Setups Working with Test Setups This section describes how to save instrument setups to disk, recall This section describes how to save instrument setups to disk, recall instrument setups, create pass/fail tests, and run a pass/fail test. instrument setups, create pass/fail tests, and run a pass/fail test.
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  • Page 124 Working with Test Setups Working with Test Setups Figure 3–11: The SAVE INSTRUMENT SETUPS Page Figure 3–11: The SAVE INSTRUMENT SETUPS Page 3. Enter a description of the instrument setup as follows: 3. Enter a description of the instrument setup as follows: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight...
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  • Page 126 Working with Test Setups Working with Test Setups Figure 3–12: The RECALL INSTRUMENT SETUPS Page Figure 3–12: The RECALL INSTRUMENT SETUPS Page The disk file listing displays up to six file names at a time. If The disk file listing displays up to six file names at a time. If more than six files are on disk, the file listing automatically more than six files are on disk, the file listing automatically scrolls when you turn the knob.
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  • Page 128 Working with Test Setups Working with Test Setups Pass/Fail Tests Pass/Fail Tests A pass/fail test is an easy way to run a test and get a simple response A pass/fail test is an easy way to run a test and get a simple response stating whether or not the CTS 710 encountered the specified errors stating whether or not the CTS 710 encountered the specified errors during the test.
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  • Page 130 Working with Test Setups Working with Test Setups Detected. If the specified condition is detected, the test fails. Detected. If the specified condition is detected, the test fails. Not Detected. If the specified condition is not detected, the test Not Detected. If the specified condition is not detected, the test fails.
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  • Page 132 Working with Test Setups Working with Test Setups Table 3–4: Fail If Conditions of a Pass/Fail Test (Cont.) Table 3–4: Fail If Conditions of a Pass/Fail Test (Cont.) Condition Type Specific Condition Threshold Condition Type Specific Condition Threshold DS1 CRC >1.0e–9 DS1 CRC >1.0e–9...
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  • Page 134 Working with Test Setups Working with Test Setups Table 3–4: Fail If Conditions of a Pass/Fail Test (Cont.) Table 3–4: Fail If Conditions of a Pass/Fail Test (Cont.) Condition Type Specific Condition Threshold Condition Type Specific Condition Threshold VT BIP >0 VT BIP >0...
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  • Page 136 Working with Test Setups Working with Test Setups number (or letter). Select DONE when you are finished number (or letter). Select DONE when you are finished editing the setup name. editing the setup name. Select EDIT NAME to enter a name other than TEST_XX Select EDIT NAME to enter a name other than TEST_XX for the pass/fail test.
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  • Page 138 Working with Test Setups Working with Test Setups 5. Set the test duration as follows: 5. Set the test duration as follows: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice TEST SETUPS SAVE PASS/FAIL...
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  • Page 140 Working with Test Setups Working with Test Setups 11. Specify the action to be taken when the test completes as follows: 11. Specify the action to be taken when the test completes as follows: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button...
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  • Page 142 Working with Test Setups Working with Test Setups Figure 3–16: The TEST BEGIN Dialog Box Figure 3–16: The TEST BEGIN Dialog Box 3. To run the pass/fail test immediately, press START/STOP. 3. To run the pass/fail test immediately, press START/STOP. The pass/fail test will begin.
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  • Page 144 Working with Test Setups Working with Test Setups existing file. To overwrite the file, select Overwrite. If you existing file. To overwrite the file, select Overwrite. If you do not want to overwrite the file, select Cancel. do not want to overwrite the file, select Cancel. Deleting a Pass/Fail Test from Disk Deleting a Pass/Fail Test from Disk Delete a pass/fail test from disk as follows:...
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  • Page 146 Checking Signal Status Checking Signal Status This section describes how to use the CTS 710 to check signal status. This section describes how to use the CTS 710 to check signal status. The CTS 710 continuously monitors the input signal for alarms, The CTS 710 continuously monitors the input signal for alarms, errors, and failures and provides indicators for the current signal errors, and failures and provides indicators for the current signal...
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  • Page 148 Checking Signal Status Checking Signal Status Figure 3–19: Viewing Tributary Signal Structure Figure 3–19: Viewing Tributary Signal Structure Determining the Payload Pattern and Framing (Add/Drop/Test Option Determining the Payload Pattern and Framing (Add/Drop/Test Option Only) Only) To search for a pattern in the data of the received signal or determine To search for a pattern in the data of the received signal or determine the framing, select Analyze VT.
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  • Page 150 Checking Signal Status Checking Signal Status Yellow history lights Green lights Yellow history lights Green lights indicate an event has indicate the indicate an event has indicate the occurred condition is true occurred condition is true Red lights indicate an Clear History Red lights indicate an Clear History...
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  • Page 152 Checking Signal Status Checking Signal Status Extended Status Extended Status The red-yellow pair of ERROR lights on the front panel turn on The red-yellow pair of ERROR lights on the front panel turn on when a variety of error conditions exist on the line. For more detail when a variety of error conditions exist on the line.
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  • Page 154 Setting SONET Transmit Parameters Setting SONET Transmit Parameters This section describes how to set the transmit rate, specify the STS This section describes how to set the transmit rate, specify the STS under test, set the payload mapping and content, and set the overhead under test, set the payload mapping and content, and set the overhead bytes for SONET signals.
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  • Page 156 Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters rate while simultaneously transmitting an optical signal at the OC-3 rate while simultaneously transmitting an optical signal at the OC-3 rate. rate. However, when working with tributary and DSn signals, the transmit However, when working with tributary and DSn signals, the transmit and receive parameters are not completely independent.
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  • Page 158 Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Through Mode Through Mode Use Through Mode to monitor a signal without changing it. In Use Through Mode to monitor a signal without changing it. In Through Mode, the rate and content of the transmitted signal is that Through Mode, the rate and content of the transmitted signal is that of the received signal.
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  • Page 160 Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Select BITS to use the clock signal from an external BITS Select BITS to use the clock signal from an external BITS reference. Attach the external BITS reference to the BITS reference. Attach the external BITS reference to the BITS connector on the rear panel.
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  • Page 162 Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Setting the Payload Mapping Setting the Payload Mapping To set the payload mapping: To set the payload mapping: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Select Choice Button Page Parameter...
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  • Page 164 Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Figure 3–26: Mapping a Tributary Signal Figure 3–26: Mapping a Tributary Signal To configure the CTS 710 for mapping a signal: To configure the CTS 710 for mapping a signal: 1. Set the mapping as follows: 1.
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  • Page 166 Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Select DS3 Ext Add to map a DS3 signal, connected to the Select DS3 Ext Add to map a DS3 signal, connected to the DS3 Input connector on the CTS 710 front panel, into the STS DS3 Input connector on the CTS 710 front panel, into the STS payload.
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  • Page 168 Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Figure 3–27: Editing the User Word Byte Figure 3–27: Editing the User Word Byte Setting Overhead Bytes Setting Overhead Bytes To stress test a network, you sometimes need to simulate errors or To stress test a network, you sometimes need to simulate errors or alarms.
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  • Page 170 Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Bytes you can Bytes you can never edit never edit Cannot edit Cannot edit because because alarm is set alarm is set Z2 byte Z2 byte selected to selected to edit edit Figure 3–28: Editing the Z2 Transmit Overhead Byte Figure 3–28: Editing the Z2 Transmit Overhead Byte There are several ways to edit the byte:...
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  • Page 172 Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Table 3–7: Choices for Bits 5, 6, and 7 of the V5 Byte Table 3–7: Choices for Bits 5, 6, and 7 of the V5 Byte Choice Choice Unequip (000) Unequip (000) Equipped (001) Equipped (001) Async (010)
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  • Page 174 Select Default Trace to set the J1 byte string to the default Select Default Trace to set the J1 byte string to the default string “Tektronix CTS 710 SONET Test Set, hello how are string “Tektronix CTS 710 SONET Test Set, hello how are you?”...
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  • Page 176 Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters 2. To configure the CTS 710 to add the external data bytes: 2. To configure the CTS 710 to add the external data bytes: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page...
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  • Page 178 Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters Figure 3–32: Adding Data into the User Channel Figure 3–32: Adding Data into the User Channel CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual 3–87 3–87 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
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  • Page 180 Setting Tributary Signal Transmit Setting Tributary Signal Transmit Parameters Parameters This section describes how to set the transmit rate, transmit clock, This section describes how to set the transmit rate, transmit clock, line code, framing, and test pattern for a tributary signal. line code, framing, and test pattern for a tributary signal.
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  • Page 182 Setting Tributary SignalPDH Transmit Parameters Setting Tributary SignalPDH Transmit Parameters After they are coupled, any change you make to a parameter on the After they are coupled, any change you make to a parameter on the TRANSMIT SETTINGS page will also be made to the correspond- TRANSMIT SETTINGS page will also be made to the correspond- ing setting in the RECEIVE SETTINGS page of the RECEIVE ing setting in the RECEIVE SETTINGS page of the RECEIVE...
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  • Page 184 Setting Tributary SignalPDH Transmit Parameters Setting Tributary SignalPDH Transmit Parameters Select Recovered to use the clock recovered from an incoming Select Recovered to use the clock recovered from an incoming signal. signal. Select External BITS to use the clock signal from an external Select External BITS to use the clock signal from an external BITS reference.
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  • Page 186 Setting Tributary SignalPDH Transmit Parameters Setting Tributary SignalPDH Transmit Parameters Select DS1 ESF to transmit a signal with Extended Superframe Select DS1 ESF to transmit a signal with Extended Superframe framing. framing. To set the framing for a DS3 signal: To set the framing for a DS3 signal: Press Menu Select Menu...
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  • Page 188 Setting Tributary SignalPDH Transmit Parameters Setting Tributary SignalPDH Transmit Parameters If you select User Word 8 bit/16 bit/24 bit for the test pattern, set the If you select User Word 8 bit/16 bit/24 bit for the test pattern, set the value of the User Word as follows: value of the User Word as follows: 1.
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  • Page 190 Setting SONET Receive Parameters Setting SONET Receive Parameters This section describes how to manually set the receive line rate, This section describes how to manually set the receive line rate, define the STS under test, set the payload mapping and content, define the STS under test, set the payload mapping and content, check the received optical signal power, and view the overhead check the received optical signal power, and view the overhead...
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  • Page 192 Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters Available SONET Available SONET Receive Rates Receive Rates Figure 3–38: SONET Receive Rates Figure 3–38: SONET Receive Rates Independent Receive and Transmit Settings Independent Receive and Transmit Settings Generally, you can set the receive and transmit settings independent- Generally, you can set the receive and transmit settings independent- ly.
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  • Page 194 Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters NOTE. When the incoming line rate changes, a valid LOS must occur NOTE. When the incoming line rate changes, a valid LOS must occur between the old and new line rates; otherwise, the CTS 710 might between the old and new line rates;...
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  • Page 196 Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters To specify the mapping of the received signal: To specify the mapping of the received signal: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice RECEIVE...
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  • Page 198 Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters Demultiplexing a DS1 from a DS3 Mapped in a SONET Demultiplexing a DS1 from a DS3 Mapped in a SONET Signal (Add/Drop/Test Option Only) Signal (Add/Drop/Test Option Only) To demultiplex a DS1 signal from a SONET signal that uses DS3 To demultiplex a DS1 signal from a SONET signal that uses DS3 mapping: mapping:...
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  • Page 200 Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters 5. Specify the received test pattern as follows: 5. Specify the received test pattern as follows: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice Test Pattern...
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  • Page 202 Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters Select VT #1 to specify the first virtual tributary. Select VT #1 to specify the first virtual tributary. Select VT #28 to specify the last virtual tributary. Select VT #28 to specify the last virtual tributary. Select Next to change the selection to the next higher virtual Select Next to change the selection to the next higher virtual tributary.
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  • Page 204 Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters Setting the Test Pattern Setting the Test Pattern To specify the test pattern that will be received: To specify the test pattern that will be received: 1. Specify the received test pattern using the following procedure: 1.
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  • Page 206 Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters Figure 3–40: Displaying Received Optical Power Figure 3–40: Displaying Received Optical Power Viewing Overhead Bytes Viewing Overhead Bytes This section describes how to use the TRANSPORT OVERHEAD This section describes how to use the TRANSPORT OVERHEAD and PATH OVERHEAD pages to view overhead bytes.
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  • Page 208 Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters Displaying the V5 Byte Displaying the V5 Byte To view the V5 byte: To view the V5 byte: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Select Choice Button Page Parameter...
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  • Page 210 Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters To drop data from the User Channel: To drop data from the User Channel: 1. Connect an external protocol analyzer to the CTS 710 using the 1. Connect an external protocol analyzer to the CTS 710 using the Overhead Add/Drop Port on the rear panel of the CTS 710.
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  • Page 212 Setting Tributary Receive Parameters Setting Tributary Receive Parameters This section describes how to manually set the receive rate, receive This section describes how to manually set the receive rate, receive level, framing, and test pattern for tributary signals. level, framing, and test pattern for tributary signals. Pressing AUTOSCAN sets the receive parameters automatically Pressing AUTOSCAN sets the receive parameters automatically based on the received signal.
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  • Page 214 Setting TributaryPDH Receive Parameters Setting TributaryPDH Receive Parameters Independent Receive and Transmit Settings Independent Receive and Transmit Settings Generally, you can set the receive and transmit settings independent- Generally, you can set the receive and transmit settings independent- ly. For example, you can receive an electrical signal at the DS3 rate ly.
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  • Page 216 Setting TributaryPDH Receive Parameters Setting TributaryPDH Receive Parameters To specify the framing of a received tributary signal: To specify the framing of a received tributary signal: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice...
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  • Page 218 Setting TributaryPDH Receive Parameters Setting TributaryPDH Receive Parameters Demultiplexing a DS1 from a DS3 Signal Demultiplexing a DS1 from a DS3 Signal To demultiplex a DS1 signal from a DS3 signal: To demultiplex a DS1 signal from a DS3 signal: 1.
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  • Page 220 Setting TributaryPDH Receive Parameters Setting TributaryPDH Receive Parameters 4. Specify the received test pattern as follows: 4. Specify the received test pattern as follows: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice Test Pattern...
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  • Page 222 Setting Alarms and Inserting Errors Setting Alarms and Inserting Errors This section describes how to simulate error conditions, set alarms, This section describes how to simulate error conditions, set alarms, and simulate network failures. To test the response of a network, you and simulate network failures.
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  • Page 224 Setting Alarms and Inserting Errors Setting Alarms and Inserting Errors Inserting Errors Inserting Errors You can choose to insert errors manually (one at a time) or you can You can choose to insert errors manually (one at a time) or you can have errors inserted automatically at a rate you specify.
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  • Page 226 Setting Alarms and Inserting Errors Setting Alarms and Inserting Errors NOTE. The CTS 710 can measure all the error rates it can transmit NOTE. The CTS 710 can measure all the error rates it can transmit except for DS3 Parity where the maximum measured error rate is except for DS3 Parity where the maximum measured error rate is 5e-5.
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  • Page 228 Setting Alarms and Inserting Errors Setting Alarms and Inserting Errors Select VT FERF to transmit a VT FERF alarm. Select VT FERF to transmit a VT FERF alarm. Select DSn Yellow to transmit a DSn Yellow alarm. Select DSn Yellow to transmit a DSn Yellow alarm. Select DSn AIS to transmit a DSn AIS alarm.
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  • Page 230 Setting Alarms and Inserting Errors Setting Alarms and Inserting Errors All transmit failures remain in effect until they are deliberately All transmit failures remain in effect until they are deliberately turned off. turned off. CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual 3–139 3–139...
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  • Page 232 Setting Pointers and Changing Timing Setting Pointers and Changing Timing This section describes how to generate pointer movements within the This section describes how to generate pointer movements within the transmitted signal. When stress testing a network, you may want to transmitted signal.
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  • Page 234 Setting Pointers and Changing Timing Setting Pointers and Changing Timing by one location. The first press increments the pointer, the second by one location. The first press increments the pointer, the second press decrements it, the third press increments it, and so forth. press decrements it, the third press increments it, and so forth.
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  • Page 236 Setting Pointers and Changing Timing Setting Pointers and Changing Timing Select Max 782 to set the pointer to location 782 (points to the Select Max 782 to set the pointer to location 782 (points to the byte immediately preceding the H1 transport overhead byte of the byte immediately preceding the H1 transport overhead byte of the next frame).
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  • Page 238 Setting Pointers and Changing Timing Setting Pointers and Changing Timing Continuous Pointer Movement Continuous Pointer Movement To make repetitive pointer movements: To make repetitive pointer movements: 1. Specify the type of pointer control and movement rate as follows: 1. Specify the type of pointer control and movement rate as follows: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight...
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  • Page 240 Setting Pointers and Changing Timing Setting Pointers and Changing Timing Figure 3–50: Incrementing Pointer Location Once Every Two Millisec- Figure 3–50: Incrementing Pointer Location Once Every Two Millisec- onds onds Changing Timing Changing Timing As an alternative to setting pointer movements directly, you can As an alternative to setting pointer movements directly, you can introduce a frequency offset in the internally-generated SPE, the introduce a frequency offset in the internally-generated SPE, the...
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  • Page 242 Setting Pointers and Changing Timing Setting Pointers and Changing Timing Selecting USER DEFINED places the CTS 710 in Edit Mode. Selecting USER DEFINED places the CTS 710 in Edit Mode. The knob is assigned to change the value of the frequency offset. The knob is assigned to change the value of the frequency offset.
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  • Page 244 Setting Pointers and Changing Timing Setting Pointers and Changing Timing 87–3 Pattern 87–3 Pattern No Pointer Start of Next No Pointer Start of Next Adjustment 87–3 Pattern Adjustment 87–3 Pattern Pointer Adjustment Pointer Adjustment ..Figure 3–53: An Example of a Pointer Sequence Figure 3–53: An Example of a Pointer Sequence Table 3–13: Pointer Sequences Generated...
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  • Page 246 Setting Pointers and Changing Timing Setting Pointers and Changing Timing Table 3–13: Pointer Sequences Generated (Cont.) Table 3–13: Pointer Sequences Generated (Cont.) Pointer Pointer Sequence Sequence Description Description Periodic 26–1 Sequence pattern is 26 pointer movements followed by 1 missing pointer Periodic 26–1 Sequence pattern is 26 pointer movements followed by 1 missing pointer With Cancel...
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  • Page 248 Setting Pointers and Changing Timing Setting Pointers and Changing Timing 2. Specify the pointer type as follows: 2. Specify the pointer type as follows: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice Pointer Type...
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  • Page 250 Setting Pointers and Changing Timing Setting Pointers and Changing Timing 7. Specify whether Cool Down Time is included as part of the 7. Specify whether Cool Down Time is included as part of the pointer sequence as follows: pointer sequence as follows: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight...
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  • Page 252 Testing Automatic Protection Switching Testing Automatic Protection Switching This section describes how to generate Automatic Protection This section describes how to generate Automatic Protection Switching (APS) commands and view the network response. Switching (APS) commands and view the network response. APS commands are located in the K1 and K2 bytes of the transport APS commands are located in the K1 and K2 bytes of the transport overhead.
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  • Page 254 Testing Automatic Protection Switching Testing Automatic Protection Switching Select EDIT BYTE to set the byte to a pattern different than the Select EDIT BYTE to set the byte to a pattern different than the preset choices. preset choices. To set the bit pattern for the first four bits of the K1 byte: To set the bit pattern for the first four bits of the K1 byte: Press Menu Select Menu...
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  • Page 256 Testing Automatic Protection Switching Testing Automatic Protection Switching Table 3–17: Choices for Bits 1–4 of the K1 Byte When Mode is Set to Table 3–17: Choices for Bits 1–4 of the K1 Byte When Mode is Set to Span (Cont.) Span (Cont.) Main Screen Main Screen...
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  • Page 258 Testing Automatic Protection Switching Testing Automatic Protection Switching To set the bit pattern of the K2 byte one bit at a time: To set the bit pattern of the K2 byte one bit at a time: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu...
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  • Page 260 Testing Automatic Protection Switching Testing Automatic Protection Switching The label for Bit 5, of the K2 byte, is Architecture when the mode is The label for Bit 5, of the K2 byte, is Architecture when the mode is set to Span. The label for Bit 5 is Path when the mode is set to Ring. set to Span.
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  • Page 262 Testing Automatic Protection Switching Testing Automatic Protection Switching NOTE. You can edit the transmitted K1 and K2 bytes directly from the NOTE. You can edit the transmitted K1 and K2 bytes directly from the TRANSPORT OVERHEAD page. TRANSPORT OVERHEAD page. To transmit new K1 and K2 bytes: To transmit new K1 and K2 bytes: Press Menu...
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  • Page 264 Viewing Results Viewing Results This section describes how to view, save, recall, and print test results. This section describes how to view, save, recall, and print test results. You can look at test results while a test is running or after it has You can look at test results while a test is running or after it has completed.
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  • Page 266 Viewing Results Viewing Results Displaying an Overview of Test Results Displaying an Overview of Test Results To display an overview of test results: To display an overview of test results: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter...
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  • Page 268 Viewing Results Viewing Results The Errors category of the MAIN RESULTS page displays results in The Errors category of the MAIN RESULTS page displays results in three ways. The first way displays the count for each type of error. three ways. The first way displays the count for each type of error. The second way displays the error ratio for each error.
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  • Page 270 Viewing Results Viewing Results Table 3–26: T1M1 Path Analysis Results Displayed on the ERROR Table 3–26: T1M1 Path Analysis Results Displayed on the ERROR ANALYSIS Page ANALYSIS Page Category Type Analysis Result Category Type Analysis Result Path Path Analysis (B3 BIP) Error Counts Path Path Analysis (B3 BIP)
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  • Page 272 Viewing Results Viewing Results Table 3–29: DS1 Path Analysis Results Displayed on ERROR Table 3–29: DS1 Path Analysis Results Displayed on ERROR ANALYSIS Page ANALYSIS Page Category Type Analysis Result Category Type Analysis Result DS1 Path DS1 Analysis (Frame Bit) Error Counts DS1 Path DS1 Analysis (Frame Bit)
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  • Page 274 Viewing Results Viewing Results Table 3–31: Measurements Displayed as Bar Graphs Table 3–31: Measurements Displayed as Bar Graphs Measurement Measurement Section B1 Error Counts Section B1 Error Counts Section B1 Errored Secs Section B1 Errored Secs Line B2 Error Counts Line B2 Error Counts Line B2 Errored Secs Line B2 Errored Secs...
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  • Page 276 Viewing Results Viewing Results Figure 3–60: On/Off Graphs Showing Failures and Alarms Figure 3–60: On/Off Graphs Showing Failures and Alarms Table 3–33: Measurements Displayed as On/Off Graphs for SONET Table 3–33: Measurements Displayed as On/Off Graphs for SONET Rates Rates Graph Type Displayed Value Graph Type...
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  • Page 278 Viewing Results Viewing Results Power Out Indicator Power Out Indicator If the power to the CTS 710 fails while a test is running, the If the power to the CTS 710 fails while a test is running, the CTS 710 displays the words “POWEROUT” on the history graph. CTS 710 displays the words “POWEROUT”...
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  • Page 280 Viewing Results Viewing Results Table 3–35: Time Represented by Bars on History Graph (Cont.) Table 3–35: Time Represented by Bars on History Graph (Cont.) History Resolution = Normal History Resolution = Low History Resolution = Normal History Resolution = Low (1 min samples) (15 min samples) (1 min samples)
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  • Page 282 Viewing Results Viewing Results Select Change Bottom to select a different graph for display on Select Change Bottom to select a different graph for display on the bottom half of the screen. the bottom half of the screen. Select Cancel if you decide not to change the displayed graph. Select Cancel if you decide not to change the displayed graph.
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  • Page 284 Viewing Results Viewing Results Select EDIT NAME to enter a name other than RESLT_XX Select EDIT NAME to enter a name other than RESLT_XX for the pass/fail test. Select DONE when you are finished for the pass/fail test. Select DONE when you are finished editing the test name.
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  • Page 286 Viewing Results Viewing Results the page. The Results Source line will display the name of the file the page. The Results Source line will display the name of the file recalled. recalled. Figure 3–64: The RECALL RESULTS Page Figure 3–64: The RECALL RESULTS Page Deleting Test Results from Disk Deleting Test Results from Disk To delete test results from disk:...
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  • Page 288 Viewing Results Viewing Results To print the results of the current test: To print the results of the current test: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice PRINT Print Main PRINT...
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  • Page 290 Changing Instrument Settings Changing Instrument Settings This section describes how to change the date and time settings, This section describes how to change the date and time settings, printer settings, and the GPIB and RS-232 parameters. This section printer settings, and the GPIB and RS-232 parameters. This section describes how to display a screen that details the CTS 710 configura- describes how to display a screen that details the CTS 710 configura- tion.
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  • Page 292 Changing Instrument Settings Changing Instrument Settings Figure 3–66: The MISC SETTINGS Page Figure 3–66: The MISC SETTINGS Page Turning the Beeper On and Off Turning the Beeper On and Off The CTS 710 has a beeper. The beeper is used alert you when a The CTS 710 has a beeper.
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  • Page 294 Changing Instrument Settings Changing Instrument Settings NOTE. While you set the time in Edit Mode, the clock stops running. NOTE. While you set the time in Edit Mode, the clock stops running. 2. Assign the knob by selecting Hour, Minute, or Second as 2.
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  • Page 296 Changing Instrument Settings Changing Instrument Settings To set the RS-232 parameters for the printer: To set the RS-232 parameters for the printer: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice UTILITY PRINTER...
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  • Page 298 Changing Instrument Settings Changing Instrument Settings Setting the GPIB Address Setting the GPIB Address To set the CTS 710 GPIB address: To set the CTS 710 GPIB address: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Select Choice Button...
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  • Page 300 Changing Instrument Settings Changing Instrument Settings To set the remote control RS-232 parameters: To set the remote control RS-232 parameters: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Button Page Parameter Button Page Parameter Select Choice Select Choice UTILITY REMOTE Baud Rate...
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  • Page 302 Select Abort to stop a self test in progress. Select Abort to stop a self test in progress. If your CTS 710 fails the self test, contact the nearest Tektronix If your CTS 710 fails the self test, contact the nearest Tektronix Service Center.
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  • Page 304 Appendices Appendices Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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  • Page 306 Appendix A: Menu Maps Appendix A: Menu Maps TEST CONTROL Page TEST CONTROL Page Test Duration 5 min Test Duration 5 min History Resolution History Resolution 15 min 15 min 1 hour 1 hour Continuous Continuous USER USER DEFINED DEFINED Normal Normal (1 min)
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  • Page 308 Menu Maps Menu Maps SAVE PASS/FAIL TESTS Page SAVE PASS/FAIL TESTS Page Name TEST_XX Name TEST_XX Description Description Clear Clear Operator Start Prompt Operator Start Prompt EDIT NAME EDIT NAME Test Duration Test Duration Fail If Fail If None None Operator End Prompt Operator End Prompt Clear...
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  • Page 310 Menu Maps Menu Maps TRANSMIT SETTINGS Page (2 of 2) TRANSMIT SETTINGS Page (2 of 2) (Mapping= (Mapping= Transmit Rate Transmit Rate VT1.5 Async) VT1.5 Async) Transmit Clock Transmit Clock VT #1 VT #1 Transmit Level Transmit Level VT #28 VT #28 Signal Structure Signal Structure...
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  • Page 312 Menu Maps Menu Maps ERRORS & ALARMS Page (2 of 4) ERRORS & ALARMS Page (2 of 4) Error Type set to Error Type set to Error Rate set to None Error Rate set to None Transmit Alarm set to Transmit Alarm set to 1e–3 1e–3...
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  • Page 314 Menu Maps Menu Maps ERRORS & ALARMS Page (4 of 4) ERRORS & ALARMS Page (4 of 4) Error Type set to Error Type set to Error Rate set to Error Rate set to Transmit Alarm set to Transmit Alarm set to Transmit Failure set to (Mapping= (Mapping=...
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  • Page 316 Menu Maps Menu Maps POINTERS & TIMING Page (2 of 3) POINTERS & TIMING Page (2 of 3) (Pointer/Timing Mode= (Pointer/Timing Mode= (Pointer/Timing Mode= (Pointer/Timing Mode= Pointer/Timing Mode Pointer/Timing Mode Pointer Sequences & Pointer Sequences & Pointer Sequences & Pointer Sequences & Offset Mode Offset Mode Pointer Type=...
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  • Page 318 Menu Maps Menu Maps APS COMMANDS Page (1 of 3) APS COMMANDS Page (1 of 3) APS Mode Span APS Mode Span K1 Full Byte K1 Full Byte Ring Ring Bits 1–4: Bits 1–4: Bits 5–8: Bits 5–8: K2 Full Byte Set to K2 Full Byte Set to...
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  • Page 320 Menu Maps Menu Maps APS COMMANDS Page (3 of 3) APS COMMANDS Page (3 of 3) APS Mode APS Mode #0 (0000) #0 (0000) K1 Full Byte K1 Full Byte #1 (0001) #1 (0001) Bits 1–4: Bits 1–4: #2 (0010) #2 (0010) Bits 5–8: Bits 5–8:...
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  • Page 322 Menu Maps Menu Maps PATH OVERHEAD Page PATH OVERHEAD Page Overhead View STS Path Overhead View STS Path Overhead Overhead External Add External Add Byte Byte None None (Overhead View= (Overhead View= STS Path Overhead) STS Path Overhead) Reset Reset Overhead Overhead Set to...
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  • Page 324 Menu Maps Menu Maps RECEIVE SETTINGS Page (2 of 2) RECEIVE SETTINGS Page (2 of 2) Receive Rate (Mapping=DS3) (Mapping=VT1.5) Receive Rate (Mapping=DS3) (Mapping=VT1.5) Signal Structure Signal Structure STS Under Test Unframed Unframed STS Under Test Unframed Unframed Mapping Mapping DS3 C–bit DS1 SF (D4) DS3 C–bit...
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  • Page 326 Menu Maps Menu Maps PATH OVERHEAD Page PATH OVERHEAD Page Overhead View Overhead View STS Path STS Path Overhead Overhead External Drop External Drop Pause Control V5 Byte Pause Control V5 Byte (Overhead View= (Overhead View= STS Path Overhead) STS Path Overhead) None None None...
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  • Page 328 Menu Maps Menu Maps HISTORY GRAPHS Page HISTORY GRAPHS Page Zoom In Zoom In (History Resolution= (History Resolution= (History Resolution= (History Resolution= Zoom Out Zoom Out Normal (1 min)) Low (15 min)) Normal (1 min)) Low (15 min)) Show Show 1 mins/bar 15 mins/bar 1 mins/bar...
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  • Page 330 Menu Maps Menu Maps PRINTER SETUP Page PRINTER SETUP Page Printer Type Printer Type DPU–411 DPU–411 RS–232 RS–232 Baud Rate Baud Rate Epson Epson Stop Bits Stop Bits Thinkjet Thinkjet Parity Parity To Disk To Disk Flow Control Flow Control BMP Format BMP Format Printer User &...
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  • Page 332 Menu Maps Menu Maps INSTR CONFIG Page INSTR CONFIG Page Model: Model: Serial Number: Serial Number: Hardware Revision: Hardware Revision: Option Revision: Option Revision: Displayed information depends on instrument Displayed information depends on instrument Firmware Revision: Firmware Revision: Options: Options: Interface Module: Interface Module: DS1/DS3 Option:...
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  • Page 334 Appendix B: Status and Error Messages Appendix B: Status and Error Messages This appendix describes the status and error messages that appear on This appendix describes the status and error messages that appear on the CTS 710 display. Status messages are statements about actions the CTS 710 display.
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  • Page 336 Appendix B: Status and Error Messages Appendix B: Status and Error Messages Save of measurement results/histories complete. The CTS 710 has Save of measurement results/histories complete. The CTS 710 has successfully saved test results to disk. successfully saved test results to disk. Save of pass/fail test complete.
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  • Page 338 Appendix B: Status and Error Messages Appendix B: Status and Error Messages Disk is full. You tried to save a file to disk and there is not enough Disk is full. You tried to save a file to disk and there is not enough room on the disk for the file.
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  • Page 340 Appendix B: Status and Error Messages Appendix B: Status and Error Messages Invalid history data format in file. You recalled a file that does not Invalid history data format in file. You recalled a file that does not contain data in the correct format. This occurs when a file is recalled contain data in the correct format.
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  • Page 342 Appendix C: Default Factory Settings Appendix C: Default Factory Settings Table C–1 lists the instrument settings after Default Factory Settings Table C–1 lists the instrument settings after Default Factory Settings have been recalled. have been recalled. Table C–1: Default Factory Settings Table C–1: Default Factory Settings Parameter Default Value...
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  • Page 344 Appendix D: Specifications Appendix D: Specifications Table D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications Table D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications Characteristic Description Characteristic Description Generator Output Generator Output Electrical Output Electrical Output Data Rates STS-1: 51.84 Mb/s Data Rates STS-1: 51.84 Mb/s STS-3: 155.52 Mb/s STS-3:...
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  • Page 346 Appendix D: Specifications Appendix D: Specifications Table D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications (Cont.) Table D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications (Cont.) Characteristic Description Characteristic Description Accuracy 4.6 ppm, for instrument calibrated within 24 Accuracy 4.6 ppm, for instrument calibrated within 24 months months External Clock Reference...
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  • Page 348 Appendix D: Specifications Appendix D: Specifications Table D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications (Cont.) Table D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications (Cont.) Characteristic Description Characteristic Description Path Overhead Path Overhead Access Set Path Overhead bytes to any value from binary Access Set Path Overhead bytes to any value from binary 00000000 to 11111111: 00000000 to 11111111: C2, F2, Z3, Z4, and Z5...
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  • Page 350 Appendix D: Specifications Appendix D: Specifications Table D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications (Cont.) Table D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications (Cont.) Characteristic Description Characteristic Description Pattern Bit Seconds Error-Count, ES, ES-A, ES-B, SES, UAS, EFS Pattern Bit Seconds Error-Count, ES, ES-A, ES-B, SES, UAS, EFS and % of total time and % of total time LEDs...
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  • Page 352 Appendix D: Specifications Appendix D: Specifications Table D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications (Cont.) Table D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications (Cont.) Characteristic Description Characteristic Description Help Mode Online task-oriented help Help Mode Online task-oriented help Display 7 inch diagonal CRT, magnetic deflection Display 7 inch diagonal CRT, magnetic deflection Horizontal raster-scan green phosphor...
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  • Page 354 Appendix D: Specifications Appendix D: Specifications Table D–2: Option 22 DS1/DS3/VT1.5 Capabilities (Cont.) Table D–2: Option 22 DS1/DS3/VT1.5 Capabilities (Cont.) Characteristic Description Characteristic Description –2 –8 –2 –8 Error Rate Range 1 10 to 1 10 with 0.1 resolution Error Rate Range 1 10 to 1 10 with 0.1 resolution...
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  • Page 356 Appendix D: Specifications Appendix D: Specifications Table D–2: Option 22 DS1/DS3/VT1.5 Capabilities (Cont.) Table D–2: Option 22 DS1/DS3/VT1.5 Capabilities (Cont.) Characteristic Description Characteristic Description DS1/DS3 Internal Pattern Receiver DS1/DS3 Internal Pattern Receiver Pattern Receiver Source DS1: Rx Signal (ext) Pattern Receiver Source DS1: Rx Signal (ext) VT1.5 Drop...
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  • Page 358 Appendix D: Specifications Appendix D: Specifications Table D–2: Option 22 DS1/DS3/VT1.5 Capabilities (Cont.) Table D–2: Option 22 DS1/DS3/VT1.5 Capabilities (Cont.) Characteristic Description Characteristic Description Periodic pointer adjustment – continuous pattern Periodic pointer adjustment – continuous pattern – continuous pattern – continuous pattern with cancellation of one –...
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  • Page 360 Appendix D: Specifications Appendix D: Specifications Table D–2: Option 22 DS1/DS3/VT1.5 Capabilities (Cont.) Table D–2: Option 22 DS1/DS3/VT1.5 Capabilities (Cont.) Characteristic Description Characteristic Description Histogram Display Resolution 1 min, 5 min, 15 min, 1 hour Histogram Display Resolution 1 min, 5 min, 15 min, 1 hour (displays 72 hours with 1 min resolution) (displays 72 hours with 1 min resolution) 15 min, 60 min, 4 hrs, 12 hrs...
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  • Page 362 Appendix D: Specifications Appendix D: Specifications Table D–5: Certifications and compliances (cont.) Table D–5: Certifications and compliances (cont.) Characteristic Description Characteristic Description EC Declaration of Conformity – Low Compliance was demonstrated to the following EC Declaration of Conformity – Low Compliance was demonstrated to the following Voltage specification as listed in the Official Journal of the...
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  • Page 364 Appendix E: Incoming Inspection Test Appendix E: Incoming Inspection Test The purpose of the incoming inspection test is to verify that the The purpose of the incoming inspection test is to verify that the CTS 710 SONET Test Set is functioning properly. The incoming CTS 710 SONET Test Set is functioning properly.
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  • Page 366 If the failure persists, contact your local and repeat any failed test. If the failure persists, contact your local Tektronix field office or representative for assistance. Tektronix field office or representative for assistance. You can perform the following tests in any order. Each test is You can perform the following tests in any order.
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  • Page 368 Appendix E: Incoming Inspection Test Appendix E: Incoming Inspection Test 2. Perform the initial setup of the CTS 710 with the following 2. Perform the initial setup of the CTS 710 with the following sequence: sequence: Press Menu Select Menu Highlight Press Menu Select Menu...
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  • Page 370 Appendix E: Incoming Inspection Test Appendix E: Incoming Inspection Test 1. Attach electrical and optical loop-back cables from the OUT 1. Attach electrical and optical loop-back cables from the OUT outputs to the IN inputs. outputs to the IN inputs. 2.
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  • Page 372 Appendix F: Example Disk Contents Appendix F: Example Disk Contents This manual ships with a disk containing files that you can load into This manual ships with a disk containing files that you can load into your CTS 710. The files are examples of instrument setups, test your CTS 710.
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  • Page 374 Appendix G: Rear-Panel Connectors Appendix G: Rear-Panel Connectors This appendix describes the connectors located on the rear panel of This appendix describes the connectors located on the rear panel of the CTS 710. the CTS 710. External External GPIB RS-232 Power GPIB RS-232...
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  • Page 376 CTS 710. For detailed information on remote control of the CTS 710, see the CTS 710 SONET Test Set Programmer of the CTS 710, see the CTS 710 SONET Test Set Programmer Manual (Tektronix part number 070-8924-XX) Manual (Tektronix part number 070-8924-XX) RS-232 Port...
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  • Page 378 Appendix G: Rear-Panel Connectors Appendix G: Rear-Panel Connectors Overhead Add/Drop Port Overhead Add/Drop Port You use the Overhead Add/Drop port to add/drop the section and line You use the Overhead Add/Drop port to add/drop the section and line data communication channels (DCC), and the section and line user data communication channels (DCC), and the section and line user channels.
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  • Page 380 Appendix G: Rear-Panel Connectors Appendix G: Rear-Panel Connectors Table G–6: Overhead Add/Drop Port Additional Pin Table G–6: Overhead Add/Drop Port Additional Pin Assignments Assignments Signal Signal Shield (ground) Shield (ground) Signal Ground (ground) Signal Ground (ground) Reserved Reserved Tx Frame Pulse (output) Tx Frame Pulse (output) Rx Frame Pulse (output) Rx Frame Pulse (output)
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  • Page 382 Appendix H: Changing Optical Port Appendix H: Changing Optical Port Connectors Connectors The following procedures are discussed in this appendix: The following procedures are discussed in this appendix: Cleaning the Optical Ports Cleaning the Optical Ports Changing the Optical Port Connectors Changing the Optical Port Connectors Cleaning the Optical Ports Cleaning the Optical Ports...
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  • Page 384 Appendix H: Changing Optical Port Connectors Appendix H: Changing Optical Port Connectors Figure H–2: FC Optical Bulkhead Assembly Figure H–2: FC Optical Bulkhead Assembly Figure H–3: ST Optical Bulkhead Assembly Figure H–3: ST Optical Bulkhead Assembly CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual H–3 H–3...
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  • Page 386 170 kg (375 lb) test strength. with 170 kg (375 lb) test strength. 2. If you are shipping the CTS 710 to a Tektronix field office for 2. If you are shipping the CTS 710 to a Tektronix field office for...
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  • Page 388 Glossary and Index Glossary and Index Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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  • Page 390 Glossary Glossary An acronym for Alarm Indication Signal. An AIS is used to alert An acronym for Alarm Indication Signal. An AIS is used to alert downstream equipment that an upstream failure has been downstream equipment that an upstream failure has been detected.
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  • Page 392 Glossary Glossary FEBE FEBE An acronym for Far End Block Error. An indication returned to An acronym for Far End Block Error. An indication returned to the transmitting LTE that an errored block has been detected at the transmitting LTE that an errored block has been detected at the receiving LTE.
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  • Page 394 Glossary Glossary status and maintenance information between two network status and maintenance information between two network elements. elements. An acronym for Path Overhead. An acronym for Path Overhead. An acronym for Path Terminating Equipment. An acronym for Path Terminating Equipment. An abbreviation for Receive.
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  • Page 396 Glossary Glossary Through Mode Through Mode The ability to retransmit the incoming signal and manipulate its The ability to retransmit the incoming signal and manipulate its contents. contents. An acronym for Transport Overhead. An acronym for Transport Overhead. Transport Overhead (TOH) Transport Overhead (TOH) A set of bytes allocated within each frame to carry operation, A set of bytes allocated within each frame to carry operation,...
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  • Page 398 Index Index Baud Rate Baud Rate PRINTER SETUP, 3–205 PRINTER SETUP, 3–205 Abort Abort REMOTE CONTROL, 3–209 REMOTE CONTROL, 3–209 PRINT CONTROL dialog box, Beeper, MISC SETTINGS, 3–61, PRINT CONTROL dialog box, Beeper, MISC SETTINGS, 3–61, 3–197, 3–198 3–201 3–197, 3–198 3–201 Self Test Control, 3–211 BITS, Transmit Clock, 3–69...
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  • Page 400 Index Index Default (XXXXXXXX), TRANS- Disk Default (XXXXXXXX), TRANS- Disk PORT OVERHEAD, 3–79 PORT OVERHEAD, 3–79 RECALL INSTRUMENT SET- RECALL INSTRUMENT SET- Default 0ppm, Frequency Offset, UPS, 3–34 Default 0ppm, Frequency Offset, UPS, 3–34 3–150 RECALL PASS/FAIL TESTS, 3–150 RECALL PASS/FAIL TESTS, Default 4, GPIB Primary Address, 3–52 Default 4, GPIB Primary Address,...
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  • Page 402 Index Index Error Ratio, Fail If condition, 3–39 Fail If conditions, Pass/Fail Test, Error Ratio, Fail If condition, 3–39 Fail If conditions, Pass/Fail Test, 3–38 3–38 Error type set to, ERRORS & Error type set to, ERRORS & ALARMS, 3–132 Failure, Fail If condition, 3–39 ALARMS, 3–132 Failure, Fail If condition, 3–39...
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  • Page 404 Index Index LINE FERF, status light, 3–60 Memory 1–6, Save to Memory, LINE FERF, status light, 3–60 Memory 1–6, Save to Memory, 3–33 3–33 Line FERF, Transmit alarm set to, Line FERF, Transmit alarm set to, 3–136 menu pages, 2–9 3–136 menu pages, 2–9 line rate, 3–64, 3–90...
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  • Page 406 Index Index Path FERF, Transmit alarm set to, Pointer Control, POINTERS & Path FERF, Transmit alarm set to, Pointer Control, POINTERS & 3–136 TIMING, 3–147 3–136 TIMING, 3–147 Path Overhead, viewing, 3–80, Pointer Direction, POINTERS & Path Overhead, viewing, 3–80, Pointer Direction, POINTERS &...
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  • Page 408 Index Index Save to Disk SF–HP, APS COMMANDS, 3–165 Save to Disk SF–HP, APS COMMANDS, 3–165 On Test Completion, 3–49 SF–LP, APS COMMANDS, 3–164 On Test Completion, 3–49 SF–LP, APS COMMANDS, 3–164 SAVE INSTRUMENT SETUPS, SF–R, APS COMMANDS, 3–163 SAVE INSTRUMENT SETUPS, SF–R, APS COMMANDS, 3–163 3–34 SF–S, APS COMMANDS, 3–164...
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  • Page 410 Index Index Tx/Rx Settings line, RECEIVE UTILITY button, 2–11 Tx/Rx Settings line, RECEIVE UTILITY button, 2–11 SETTINGS page, 3–101 SETTINGS page, 3–101 V5 byte, editing, 3–80 V5 byte, editing, 3–80 Unknown, Test Pattern, 3–129 VGA connector, G–1 Unknown, Test Pattern, 3–129 VGA connector, G–1 RECEIVE SETTINGS, 3–109, RECEIVE SETTINGS, 3–109,...
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