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  • Page 1 ARGUS BASIC ARGUS 42 Manual Version: 1.12 / EN        BASIC ARGUS 42...
  • Page 2 Form (Druck, Fotokopie, Mikrofilm oder einem anderen Verfahren) ohne schriftliche Genehmigung reproduziert, vervielfältigt oder verbreitet werden. All rights are reserved. No portion of this document may be reproduced, duplicated or distributed in any form (print, copies, microfilm or on any other media) without intec’s written permission. BASIC ARGUS 42...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ADSL Settings ...................22 The ARGUS in the ATU-R Access Mode .........28 6.3.1 Determining the ADSL connection parameter ......28 The ARGUS in the ATU-R Bridge Access Mode ......34 6.4.1 Displaying the Test Results ............36 6.4.2 Level measurement on an access ..........36 IP tests ....................37...
  • Page 4 ARGUS BASIC ARGUS 42...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Access acceptance report When the ARGUS is connected to a PC via USB, it is, as an example, possible - with the aid of the WINplus software - to create a comprehensive test report on the PC and print it.
  • Page 6 1 Introduction Should you have any further questions, please contact us: intec Gesellschaft für Informationstechnik mbH Rahmedestr. 90 D-58507 Lüdenscheid Tel.: +49 (0) 2351 / 9070-0 Fax: +49 (0) 2351 / 9070-70 www.argus.info/en support@argus.info BASIC ARGUS 42...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    ARGUS off. CAUTION: Never remove the accumulators or the battery pack during operation. - Unplug the power supply from the mains, once the ARGUS is switched off and will no longer be used (for example after recharging the accumulators)! - The ARGUS may only be used by trained personnel.

  • Page 8: General Technical Data

    Elektronikgerätegesetz), we began marking our testers in October 2005 with the following symbol: ) (DIN EN 50419). In other words, the ARGUS and its accessories may not be disposed of in the household waste. Regarding the return of old equipment, please contact our Service department. 3 General Technical Data...

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    5 seconds.  To switch off the ARGUS - must be pressed somewhat longer If the ARGUS is connected to its power supply, the accumulators or battery pack will be automatically charged when the ARGUS is switched off (see page 53).
  • Page 10 You will find the other softkeys described at the relevant points in the manual. The ARGUS is in largest part operated with the two  -, -Keys, the confirmation key and the three softkeys. On the following pages, only the softkey's meaning in the respective context is shown - enclosed in angle brackets <...
  • Page 11  Connections at bottom: Connection for the external plug-in power supply. If the plug-in power supply is connected, the ARGUS  will disconnect the accumulators and, when it is  switched off, the ARGUS will automatically recharge  the accumulators (see page 53)....
  • Page 12 4 Operating instructions Start-Up Using the included cable, connect the ARGUS to the access to be tested. Press the key to switch the ARGUS on. Start-Up Display ARGUS starts the ADSL connection <ADSL> The ARGUS opens the Access menu. <LINE>...
  • Page 13 Using the numeric keys, you can start important ARGUS functions/tests directly, regardless of the menu that the ARGUS is currently showing. If a function is called where the ARGUS expects the entry of a digit, pressing a number key will be interpreted as the expected input.
  • Page 14 Unscrew the screws to remove the cover of the case and insert the accumulators in accordance with the polarity marking. Use only the accumulators included in the package. With the ARGUS switched off, connect it to the supplied plug-in power supply....
  • Page 15 Trace mode.  As an alternative, it is possible to operate the ARGUS using the included power supply. If the ARGUS is connected to the plug-in power supply, it will automatically disconnect the accumulators and will not enter power-down mode. You should only operate the ARGUS with the accumulators installed.
  • Page 16 4 Operating instructions An Overview of the ARGUS Connections BASIC ARGUS 42...
  • Page 17 4 Operating instructions BASIC ARGUS 42...

  • Page 18: Menu Hierarchy

    Menu IP ping Single tests For more information regarding the Menu Hierarchy please see the included detailed menu diagram. The current menu diagrams can also be found under www.argus.info/en. Show the “Function assignment” on the Menu Help ARGUS display BASIC...
  • Page 19 5 Menu Hierarchy BASIC ARGUS 42...

  • Page 20: Operation On An Adsl Access

    Terminal mode (ADSL Transceiver Unit Remote) see page 28. Connection of the ARGUS directly to the ADSL access (before or after the splitter). The ARGUS replaces both the modem and the PC. ATU-R Bridge Bridge mode (ADSL Transceiver Unit Remote Bridge) see page 34....

  • Page 21: Setting The Adsl Interface And Access Mode

    6 Operation on an ADSL Access 6.1 Setting the ADSL Interface and Access Mode Using the original ARGUS cable, connect the ARGUS to the access to be tested and then switch the ARGUS on. The Access mode menu is not selectable from the Main menu.

  • Page 22: Adsl Settings

    6 Operation on an ADSL Access 6.2 ADSL Settings The ARGUS stores all of the parameters required to run a test (determination of the ADSL connection parameters, ping test) on an ADSL access in a profile. Up to 10 user-defined profiles can be created.
  • Page 23 Different ADSL modes can be selected depending on the national ADSL mode variant of the ARGUS. The selected ADSL mode must be compatible to ATU-C (network-side). If the ADSL mode „Annex A/M auto“ or „Annex B/J auto” is selected, the ARGUS will automatically determine the configuration of the DSLAM ( G.DMT or ANSI) and set...
  • Page 24 6 Operation on an ADSL Access Selection of the transfer protocol that the ARGUS should use for the Protocol: test (e.g. for an IP test). Protocols for ADSL: PPPoE (PPPoEoA) - Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet PPPoA - Point-to-Point-Protocol over ATM...
  • Page 25 If “Yes”, the IP address entered as own IP address will be used for Set the IP the connection. Default setting: No After setting up the PPP connection, the ARGUS will first wait until Activation delay the period specified in the “activation delay” has elapsed before beginning a test....
  • Page 26 IP addresses DHCP client: IP address assigned by the server (remote end) Default setting: DHCP client own local IP address of the ARGUS local IP Range: 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 Default setting: 0.0.0.0 (see RFC 3330 regarding assignment) IP netmask ...
  • Page 27 - Format: Selection of the format: ASCII or hexadecimal - ASCII data: Enter the DHCP user class i. in ASCII format Default setting: ARGUS, operation see page 25. - HEX data: Enter the DHCP user class information in hexadecimal format (for instructions, see MAC address) page 24.

  • Page 28: The Argus In The Atu-R Access Mode

    Using the xDSL connection cable (consisting of the xDSL cable and the xDSL adapter), the ARGUS is connected directly to the ADSL access (either before or after the splitter). In this case, the ARGUS replaces both the modem and the PC.
  • Page 29 6 Operation on an ADSL Access Setting Up an ADSL Connection The ARGUS will set up an ADSL connection and determine all of the relevant ADSL connection parameters. The ARGUS displays the connection parameters and saves them after the connection is cleared down if desired.
  • Page 30 Once the ARGUS has successfully synchronized, the error counters will be reset to zero. After the ARGUS has synchronized, please leave it connected to the ADSL access for at least another 20 seconds since the ADSL connection parameters are first available to be stored in the ARGUS after this period of time.
  • Page 31  Save the results (see page 45).  The ARGUS will save the test results in the first free record. This record can be assigned any name (default: AMP_1, AMP_2, AMP_3, etc. If all of the records have been written, you must manually select a memory location (record)....
  • Page 32 ATM cell checkbytes. Error  In upstream (far) and downstream (near): Correction f (far): Errors that the DSLAM has detected and informed the ARGUS. n (near): Errors which were detected by the ARGUS in the blocks it received. BASIC ARGUS 42...
  • Page 33 In upstream (far) and downstream (near): f (far): Errors that the DSLAM has detected and informed the ARGUS. n (near): Errors which were detected by the ARGUS in the blocks it received. HEC The HEC shows the number of ATM cells with bad header Header...

  • Page 34: The Argus In The Atu-R Bridge Access Mode

    6.4 The ARGUS in the ATU-R Bridge Access Mode In Bridge mode, the ARGUS acts like an ADSL modem, i.e. the ARGUS passively passes all packets from the Ethernet interface to the ADSL access (and vice versa). In this case, the PC is responsible for setting up the connection.
  • Page 35 Once the connection has been setup (“L1 Sync” LED on constantly), the ARGUS will determine the ADSL connection parameters.  The ARGUS display how long it has been in Bridge mode. <STAT.> Display the statistics. <PHYS.> Display the physical parameters. Displayed when the ADSL connection has been set up:...

  • Page 36: Displaying The Test Results

    In the Main menu, select “Level measuring”. . May not be started if a synchronization has been begun  Start measurement. The ARGUS displays the polarity and the voltage on the line. The measurement will be updated continuously. BASIC ARGUS 42...

  • Page 37: Ip Tests

    7 IP tests 7.1 Ping test In a Ping test, the ARGUS checks whether it is possible to setup a connection to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) via the DSLAM and ATM/IP network:  The ARGUS sends a test packet to a predefined IP address (remote site) and then waits for a packet in reply.
  • Page 38 7 IP tests  Test parameters This is the address of the remote site. The ARGUS can save up to 3 IP address IP addresses. The saved IP addresses are available to all of the profiles.  The ARGUS shows the memory locations (a total of three) available for storing IP addresses.
  • Page 39 Fragmentation is not permitted, i.e. the test packets may be rejected by the network (or router). In this case, the ARGUS will not receive a packet in reply. The ARGUS determines the maximum packet size auto for the path to the destination address (Path-MTU) and splits the test packet into smaller packets.

  • Page 40: Single Tests

       Depending on the protocol and access: The ARGUS will first display the user name stored in the profile for the PPP connection.  The user name can, however, be changed (see page 25).  If the user name is changed here, it will only be placed in temporary storage;...
  • Page 41 Ping test  The Ping test will start automatically. The ARGUS will display the current number of test packets sent and number of packets received in response.  Depending on the access mode and protocol, the LAN, WAN, PPP and ATM statistics will also be displayed (scroll ...
  • Page 42 7 IP tests  Ping results Once the test is over, the ARGUS will display the results: - Number of packets sent - Number of packets received - Number of packets sent again - Checksum errors - Number of faulty packets received...
  • Page 43 7 IP tests PPP information: The ARGUS will display the number of PPP packets and bytes received (Rx) and sent (Tx).  WAN Ethernet: The ARGUS will display the number of Ethernet frames and bytes received (Rx) and sent (Tx)....
  • Page 44 Save the test results in the internal Flash memory.  The ARGUS will save the test results in the first free record. This record can be assigned any name (default: AMP_1, AMP_2..If all of the records have been written, you must manually select a memory location (record)....

  • Page 45: Test Reports

    Delete the character before the cursor <DEL>  -, -Keys Move the cursor  Once the results have been successfully saved in memory, the ARGUS will return to the State display. A new test can be started by pressing <Start> BASIC ARGUS 42...

  • Page 46: Display Results

    PC. WINplus can be used to generate a comprehensive measurement report from these results. The ARGUS saves the test results of various test runs together with the date and time (from the internal clock of the ARGUS) in memory locations with sequential record numbers 1, 2, 3, ...

  • Page 47: Test Reports - Sending To A Pc

    Using the included "USB serial adapter", data records can be transferred from the serial interface of the ARGUS (“Ser.”) to a PC (USB interface) where these test results can be visualized and archived. Connect the ARGUS to your PC and start the ARGUS WINplus program.

  • Page 48: Deleting Test Reports

    To delete all of the test results, select "Delete all".    8.5 Send all test reports to a PC The ARGUS sends all of the saved test results to the PC.  Test results In the Main menu, select “Test results”. ...

  • Page 49: Argus Settings

    “Reset”. (see page 52 Reset all parameters). 9.1 Trace / remote The ARGUS remains active and passes the data from the D-channel (all of the D-channel messages sent to and received from the network) or DSL trace data online directly to the connected PC running the optional WINplus/WINanalyse software.

  • Page 50: Device Settings

    Select a parameter (e.g. Menu language).     Select the desired "Menu language" (e.g. English).  Confirm your setting. < > The ARGUS will return to the previous display < > without storing the parameter setting.     Parameter Remark...

  • Page 51: Argus Settings

    BERT. When this parameter is set to "off“, all audible alarms are suppressed. Default setting: off Set the how long the ARGUS can remain idle before it will switch to Power- management power-down mode. If power-down mode is disabled, the ARGUS will display a message, when it is switched on, warning that this will lead to a shorter battery life.

  • Page 52: Reset All Parameters

    The ARGUS will reset all of the parameters to their default values. The PPP user name, PPP password, IP addresses, Profile names and all of the test results stored in the ARGUS (e.g. ADSL test results etc.) will be deleted. In the Main menu, select “Configuration”....

  • Page 53: Use Of Accumulators And Battery Packs

    The ARGUS automatically recharges the accumulators (often shortened to "accus"), if the ARGUS is connected to the plug-in power supply and is switched off and the battery pack voltage is too low. While charging, the ARGUS displays the message “Charge accu”. If you press and hold the power switch, the ARGUS will switch off before the accumulators are recharged.

  • Page 54: Accu Servicing

    10 Use of accumulators and battery packs Charge accus The ARGUS will display the current charge of the accumulators graphically, if no power supply is connected. In the LCD display, a battery symbol will begin to blink, when there is still approximately (depending on the mode of operation) 5 minutes reserve power.
  • Page 55 ARGUS will only top up the current charge with a trickle charge.  If the ARGUS is disconnected from its power supply, it is possible that the accumulators may not be fully charged. In such case, when the ARGUS is reconnected to the power supply, it will not begin to charge the accumulators again until their voltage drops below the threshold once more.

  • Page 56: Firmware Update

    11 Firmware update 11 Firmware update You can download a firmware file from www.argus.info/en/service free-of-charge and save it on your PC to later transfer to your ARGUS tester. Open the Internet site www.argus.info/en:  In the "Service" drop-down list that now appears, click on "Downloads".
  • Page 57  Do not switch the ARGUS off while an update is being performed.  You must also pay attention to the messages on the ARGUS display – not just the instructions displayed by the Update Tool on the PC. ...

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