Page 1
User Manual K15 Protocol Tester C73000-B6076-C102-1 This document supports device type PO61 and software version 1.00 Revised: September 2003...
Page 9
Table B–6: Pin Assignment for the SCSI Interface ..Table B–7: Pin Assignment for the IPMI Serial Interface Table B–8: Relay contacts for the Alarm Options ..B-10 K15 User Manual...
Page 10
........B-41 Table C–1: Failure Symptoms and Possible Causes ..K15 User Manual...
Page 11
Use Proper Line Cords. Use only the telecommunication line cords designed and specified for the K15. Use No. 26 AWG or larger cords as TNV-1 Connections. The telephone line cord is to be disconnected before accessing inside the equipment. Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.
Page 12
Use Proper Batteries. To avoid the risk of explosion, replace battery only with the same type and rating. Used batteries must be recycled according Dispose Used Batteries Properly. to local regulations. K15 User Manual viii...
Page 13
General Safety Summary Certifications and Compliances Consult the product specifications in the Appendix A for certifications and compliances. K15 User Manual...
Page 14
These terms may appear in this manual: WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life. CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property. K15 User Manual...
Page 15
Symbols on the Product. Laser Klasse 1 WARNING WARNING WARNING High Voltage Laser Output Laser Output Laser Class 1 End of a Fiber- glass Cable Electrostatically CAUTION Protective Ground Hazardous Refer to Manual (Earth) Terminal Double Insulated K15 User Manual...
Page 17
Use Care When Servicing with Power On. exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components. To avoid electric shock, do not touch exposed connections. K15 User Manual xiii...
Page 19
Precautions In order to guarantee correct functionality and to protect the K15 from damage, the following precautions should be taken. Do Not Change the Pre-Configuration of the Device. The risk of changes (software developments or expansions) which the customer undertakes is carried by the customer.
Page 20
Precautions To implement additional security measures, contact your local system administrator or the Tektronix service center. CAUTION. The implementation of extended security measures is your sole responsibility. It is realized at customer’s own risk and without liability to Tektronix. You should implement these measures especially while applying the Remote Desktop software or when transferring files via a network.
Page 21
H Describes the capabilities of the K15 Protocol Tester, its components and options. H Explains how to setup the K15 Protocol Tester and start its operation. H Lists specifications and troubleshooting methods of the K15 Protocol Tester. About This Manual...
Page 22
H When referring to the protocol tester (unit of hardware and software), ’K15’ is used. H When referring to the software, ’K15 software’ is used. H When referring to a measuring board, the nomenclature for the individual module is used.
Page 23
Tester in detail: To use the K15, the following documentation is provided: H The Short Introduction K15 Protocol Tester assists you when making first measurements. This manual is available in a printed version and as a PDF online manual in the \hlp directory.
Page 24
1-800-833-9200 (This phone number is toll free in North America. After office hours, please leave a voice mail message. Outside North America, contact a Tektronix sales office or distributor; see the Tektronix web site for a list of offices.) Or fax:...
Page 25
Filter and trigger functionalities help you to keep data simple for analysis, as well as simple statistics applications. Due to its modular hardware and software design, the K15 realizes various configurations and combinations and is extendable for almost any future application.
Page 26
Main Features Powerful Platform The K15 is based on a powerful CompactPCI platform with a Pentium III processor and 30 GB hard disk. It supports 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet LAN connections as well as the connection of external devices to USB, COM, and SCSI ports.
Page 27
Product Description Wide Range of UMTS Features and Applications With the K15, you can monitor all protocols on Iu-PS, Iu-CS, Iur, Iub interface, including protocols encoded according to packed encoded rules (PER) such as RRC, RANAP, NBAP and RNSAP, as well as NAS protocols which ensure quality implementation to protocol definition and behavior.
Page 28
A1 and A10/11 interfaces. Powerful Tools The K15 offers a variety of protocol-independent tools. Those tools are, for instance, the Traffic Analyzer that displays traffic information about each connected link, the Load Meter that informs about the capacity usage on the individual interfaces, and the Real Chart that displays the recorded data in various chart formats.
Page 29
PC board with connection to the cPCI bus system of the measurement boards. The K15 offers a versatile and portable solution with a variety of powerful measurement boards (see page 2). NOTE. We also offer a wide range of cables and adapters as accessories, which you can order.
Page 30
Product Description Software Concept The modular and flexible hardware concept of the K15 is complemented by the K15 software. To give you an overview, the concepts of the K15 software are briefly described in the following: Usability The K15 uses a Windows XP Embedded (XPe) operating system. The user interface is modeled according to the Windows standard, but also services like system control and network access can be carried out via Windows.
Page 31
Network Integration Within the framework of a test scenario, you can use the K15 software to simultaneously monitor on different physical interfaces using any given combination of protocol structures. As network integration processes, this capability is becoming more and more important.
Page 32
Due to its portability, it can also be used for measurement tasks in the field. The K15 can be used as a monitor for acceptance, validation, and compatibility tests. It has been designed for the following purposes:...
Page 33
Product Description Main Components The K15 mainframe consists of a chassis with integrated display, CD-RW (Read-Write) drive and floppy disk drive. It is equipped with a keyboard with integrated touch pad. CD-RW drive Touch pad Disk drive Keyboard Figure 1: K15 front view...
Page 34
CD-RW drive is located on the left bottom side. CAUTION. Insert 3.5’’ diskettes into the floppy drive with the label field facing up. CAUTION. To avoid equipment damage, do not insert foreign objects into the disk drive. K15 User Manual...
Page 35
Windows XPe contains a built-in disc recording feature that makes it easy to burn your own data CDs. You do not need additional CD-recording software. CAUTION. Close all K15 applications before writing a CD; otherwise the application or the writing process may be interrupted. Use only high-quality blank CDs.
Page 36
Windows deletes the files and folders from the temporary storage area and moves them to the Recycle Bin. The temporary storage area is then available for another set of files and folders that you want to copy to the CD. K15 User Manual...
Page 37
Remove these blue plastic airblockers to install additional boards. Card cage Figure 2: K15 card cage The power supply is located in the two slots labeled Power Supply. Slots 1 to 5 are dedicated for measurement boards. The PC board must be inserted into slot 6.
Page 38
A power-on indicator on the front panel (see figure 3) indicates the operating status of the power supply. STATUS Figure 3: Front panel of the power supply Table 1: LED on the Front Panel of the Power Supply LED status Meaning green orange failure DC output off K15 User Manual...
Page 39
Measurement connectors can be found on the front panels of the individual measurement boards. These connectors are described in the respective descriptions of the boards. MOUSE/ KEYBOARD Timesync Interfaces SCSI SCSI External PE GND MOUSE Kensington Slot IPMI Alarm Option Figure 4: Rear panel connectors K15 User Manual...
Page 40
External PE GND. You can use the External PE GND screw terminal to connect a separate protective earth to the K15. To do so, use at least an AWG18 cable. Connect the protective earth cable between the screw head and flat washer of the PE GND. Be sure to make a good connection at the point where you connect the other end of the cable.
Page 41
The PC board is a CompactPCI board with Intel Mobile Pentium III CPU. It must be located in slot 6. CAUTION. Do avoid damage, make sure that the Tektronix board handles do not stand in a completely vertical position when sliding the board into the unit.
Page 42
Product Description Upper / Right Side 10BaseT / 100BaseTX interface Port 0 Status LEDs 10BaseT / 100BaseTX interface Port 1 Serial interface (COM1) USB interface RESET Status LEDs Lower / Left Side Figure 5: PC board front panel K15 User Manual...
Page 43
Appendix B. The Bios standard settings can also be found in Appendix B. CAUTION. To avoid the risk of explosion, replace battery only with the same type and rating. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. K15 User Manual...
Page 44
NOTE. EN 60950, IEC 950, UL 1950: The measurement boards are designed for connecting to a telecommunication network (TNV-1 circuits); the appropriate interfaces are provided. If using coax cables consideration should be given to conducting an electrical strength test as part of the end product investigation. K15 User Manual...
Page 45
Specification, 09/1990 H ANSI, T1.231-1997, Digital Hierarchy Layer 1 In-Service Digital Transmission Performance Monitoring, 10/1997 H ITU-T, Recommendation G.823, The control of jitter and wander within digital networks which are based on the 2048 kbit/s hierarchy, 03/2000 K15 User Manual...
Page 46
15-pin D-Sub connector Port 3 (3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4) 15-pin D-Sub connector Port 2 (2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4) 15-pin D-Sub connector Port 1 (1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4) Lower / Left Side Figure 6: Power WAN board (PW) K15 User Manual...
Page 47
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cords. NOTE. For further information about the pin assignments of the individual panel interfaces, refer to Appendix B. K15 User Manual...
Page 48
Power WAN boards require cables with a 15-pin D-Sub plug Accessories. on the K15 side. For the IUT side, the following test cables are available: H 1.6/5.6 plug with coax cable with Z=75 W. A 1.6/5.6 adapter on BNC makes the connection of the cable to BNC sockets possible.
Page 49
NOTE. EN 60950, IEC 950, UL 1950: The interface boards are designed for connecting to a telecommunication network (TNV-1 circuits); the appropriate interfaces are provided. If using coax cables consideration should be given to conducting an electrical strength test as part of the end product investigation. K15 User Manual...
Page 50
Specification, 09/1990 H ANSI, T1.231-1997, Digital Hierarchy Layer 1 In-Service Digital Transmission Performance Monitoring, 10/1997 H ITU-T, Recommendation G.823, The control of jitter and wander within digital networks which are based on the 2048 kbit/s hierarchy, 03/2000 K15 User Manual...
Page 51
10BaseT / 100BaseTX interface Debug Port (for internal purposes only) 15-pin D-Sub connector Port 2 (2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4) 15-pin D-Sub connector Port 1 (1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4) Lower / Left Side Figure 7: Power WAN light board (PWL) K15 User Manual...
Page 52
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cords. NOTE. For further information about the pin assignments of the individual panel interfaces, refer to Appendix B. K15 User Manual...
Page 53
H 10BaseT = 10 Mbps H 100BaseTX = 1000 Mbps H Able to monitor one full duplex Ethernet link (Drop and Insert) H Able to monitor two half duplex Ethernet links (Drop and Insert / Ethernet switch monitoring port) K15 User Manual...
Page 54
10BaseT / 100BaseTX interface Port 3 Lower / Left Side Figure 8: Optional PMC plug-in module for Power WAN Light boards NOTE. For further information about the pin assignments of the individual panel interfaces, refer to Appendix B. K15 User Manual...
Page 55
Therefore, loosen the two screws on the back of the Power WAN Light front panel and the two screws carrying the protection film on the rear side of the board as shown below. Figure 10: Screws to be removed from the Power WAN Light board K15 User Manual...
Page 56
Ensure that the voltage keying pin of the Power WAN Light board properly fits into the small cut-out of your PMC module. 4. Tighten the delivered four screws on the PMC module as shown in figure 11. Voltage Keying Pin Figure 11: PMC module installation K15 User Manual...
Page 57
Power WAN Light boards require cables with a 15-pin D-Sub Accessories. plug on the K15 side. For the IUT side, the following test cables are available: H 1.6/5.6 plug with coax cable with Z=75 W. A 1.6/5.6 adapter on BNC makes the connection of the cable to BNC sockets possible.
Page 58
H Cell processor (CP) board. This board carries the high performance C-Port network processor C-5. The PCE-2 board is combined with one or two line interface modules. The following line interfaces are supported: H STM-1 optical line interface H E1/DS1/J1 electrical line interface K15 User Manual...
Page 59
The environmental temperature of the PCE-2 board combination is permanently monitored by the PCE-2 system driver software. If the critical temperature level is exceeded, all active board and software components will be immediately disabled or interrupted. The boards could be damaged. K15 User Manual...
Page 60
This board processes the data streams from the interface modules. Upper / Right Side PMC CPA module with BNC connector; TTL level necessary 10BaseT / 100BaseTX interface Serial interface (COM1) Lower / Left Side Figure 13: PCE-2 host processor board K15 User Manual...
Page 61
NOTE. For further information about the pin assignments of the individual panel interfaces, refer to Appendix B. CAUTION. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose used batteries according to the instructions. K15 User Manual...
Page 62
H STM-1 optical line interface H E1/DS1/J1 electrical line interface NOTE. EN 60950, IEC 950, UL 1950: The interface boards are designed for connecting to a telecommunication network (TNV-1 circuits); the appropriate interfaces are provided. K15 User Manual...
Page 63
Product Description Upper / Right Side LIF 2 with Port B1, B2, B3 etc. LIF 1 with Port A1, A2, etc. Lower / LeftSide Figure 14: PCE-2 line interface, STM-1 Optical Line Interface K15 User Manual...
Page 64
Each STM-1 Rx port is part of a duplex LC connector. The following connections are possible: H SC singlemode connections using the standard adapter cable H SC multimode connections using optional multimode fiber cables H ST and FC connections for singlemode and multimode using optional adapters K15 User Manual...
Page 65
The optical output’s radiation power corresponds to the laser class 1 in accordance with IEC 60825:1993/A2:2001. NOTE. Observe ESD safety regulations. Otherwise erroneous measurement results could occur. K15 User Manual...
Page 66
H Support of 8192 AAL2 Rx CID’s simultaneously (over all ATM interfaces) H Comprehensive signal/error as well as performance statistics at SDH/SONET layers, at ATM cell level and for all ATM adaptation layers, separated (aggregated) for each physical interface, ATM VCL (VPI/VCI) or AAL2 connection (CID) K15 User Manual...
Page 67
H ITU-T, Recommendation I.363.2, B-ISDN Adaptation layer specifica- tion: Type 2 AAL, 09/1997 H ITU-T, Recommendation I.366.1, Segmentation and Reassembly Service Specific Sublayer for AAL Type 2, 09/1998 H ITU-T, Recommendation I.363.5, B-ISDN Adaptation layer specifica- tion: Type 5 AAL, 08/1996 K15 User Manual...
Page 68
H Singlemode fiber cable with 10 dB attenuator, LC-SC H Multimode fiber cable, LC-SC H Adapter for multimode and singlemode fibers, SC-SC H Adapter for multimode and singlemode fibers, SC-FC H Adapter for multimode and singlemode fibers, SC-ST K15 User Manual...
Page 69
You can equip each PCE-2 board with one or two E1/DS1/J1 line interface modules. Always install the first line interface (LIF A) on the lower / left half of the and the second line interface (LIF B) on the upper / right half of the PCE-2 board. K15 User Manual...
Page 70
CAUTION. The telephone line cords of port 1 and 2 are to be disconnected before accessing inside the equipment. To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cords. NOTE. Observe ESD safety regulations. Otherwise erroneous measurement results could occur. K15 User Manual...
Page 71
H Comprehensive signal/error as well as performance statistics for Rx at physical layers, at ATM cell level and for all ATM adaptation layers, separated (aggregated) for each physical interface, ATM VCL (VPI/VCI) or AAL2 connection (CID) K15 User Manual...
Page 72
Digital Hierarchy (PDH), 02/1998 H ITU-T, Recommendation I.432.1, B-ISDN user-network interface - Physical layer specification: General characteristics, 02/1999 H ITU-T, Recommendation I.432.3, B-ISDN user-network interfaces - Physical layer specification: 1544 kbit/s and 2048 kbit/s operation, 02/1999 K15 User Manual...
Page 73
H ITU-T, Recommendation I.366.1, Segmentation and Reassembly Service Specific Sublayer for AAL Type 2, 09/1998 H ITU-T, Recommendation I.363.5, B-ISDN Adaptation layer specifica- tion: Type 5 AAL, 08/1996 H ATM Forum AF-PHY-086-001, Inverse Multiplexing for ATM, V1.1 K15 User Manual...
Page 74
H Monitoring coax cable, 1.6/5.6 3m, unbalanced, 75 W H Adapter cable for monitoring, 0.3 m, balanced, 120 W CAUTION. For safety reasons, do not connect the Tektronix Bantam cable with 9-pin D-sub connectors to this adapter cable. H Monitoring cable open ends, 3m, balanced, 120 W...
Page 75
H Cables H Trimble software including User Guides for installing the kit NOTE. To synchronize your K15 system clock, you do not need to install the Trimble software. Synchronize the K15 system clock using the K15 NTP Configuration tool as described on page 54.
Page 76
Surge protectors will not protect persons or property from the affects of a direct lightning strike. The GPS antenna must be installed in compliance with all local regulations. K15 User Manual...
Page 77
Synchronization Interface Module. the I/O and power interface to the GPS antenna. It is connected to the antenna and to your K15. Connect the synchronization interface module to the K15 as follows: 1. After you have installed the GPS antenna, connect the interface cable from the antenna to the serial interface (RS422/24V DC) of the synchronization interface module.
Page 78
Activate this tool as follows: 1. Switch your K15 on and start the K15 software. 2. Select the NTP Configuration entry from the K15 Tools menu. The Network Time Protocol - Service Configuration dialog box opens. Figure 18: Network Time Protocol – Service Configuration dialog box 3.
Page 79
Product Description 4. Press Use to select the available server for synchronizing the K15 system clock. Then the server is also displayed in the Used Timeservers list in the lower half of the dialog box. 5. To start the time synchronization, select On in the Network Time Protocol –...
Page 80
Product Description External Hard Disk Drive Using the optional external hard disk drive you can easily increase your K15’s storage capacity for user data. The external hard disk drive consists of the following components: H Portable drive carrier H Fixed 3.5” SCSI hard disk (up to 140 GB)
Page 81
1. Switch off your K15 Protocol Tester. 2. Using the HD68 cable, establish a connection between the SCSI interface on the K15 rear panel (see figure 4) and the upper SCSI I/O connector on the rear of the external hard disk drive.
Page 82
7. Press the rear panel Power Switch to turn on the device. The Device Activity LED indicates that the device is active. 8. Start your K15 Protocol Tester. The K15 computer management automatically detects the new external device. 9. Select Start / Administration / Computer Management to view the detected disk.
Page 83
3. Follow the instructions in the wizard. H Select Extended partition as partition type. H Do not change the displayed partition size. 4. Confirm your settings by pressing the Finish button and wait until the partitioning process is finished. K15 User Manual...
Page 84
H Specify the following format settings. Enter a appropriate Volume Name of your choice. Figure 23: Format settings 4. Confirm your settings by pressing the Finish button and wait until the formatting process is finished. The new disk drive is displayed in your Windows XP Explorer. K15 User Manual...
Page 85
The hard disk is divided into two partitions: H C: Primary partition with the operating system and some non-application-specific programs and files H D: Extended partition with K15 specific installation files under D:\K15 and free memory space for storing user data K15 User Manual...
Page 86
Windows XPe is delivered in the English version. It starts immediately after you set up and switch on your K15. Activation is not necessary. Windows XPe is described in detail in the Windows XP online help. To open the online help, click Start: Help and Support on the taskbar.
Page 87
User name Password State Administrator-K15 xinortket15k Administrator xinortkeT51K on (built-in) Guest (none, left blank) CAUTION. Do not rename the accounts and do not change the Group Memberships of the accounts, because this might make the device unusable. K15 User Manual...
Page 88
CAUTION. For safety reasons, do not use the password of the autologon account (by default: Administrator-K15) for other accounts and on other system units (PCs, Unix networks, etc.) K15 User Manual...
Page 89
(VPNs). To implement additional security measures, contact your local system administrator or the Tektronix service center. CAUTION. The implementation of extended security measures is your sole responsibility. It is realized at customer’s own risk and without liability to Tektronix.
Page 90
To establish an Ethernet connection, connect your Ethernet cable to the 10BaseT / 100BaseTX connector of the K15 PC board. The pre-installed protocol is TCP/IP. The properties for the default connection can you see in the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
Page 91
The protocol tester can be remotely operated with the help of Remote Desktop. Using Remote Desktop you can connect each Windows computer to a K15. This allows you to remotely control your K15 without being in field or test laboratory.
Page 92
Product Description Software Program Modules The K15 software consists of three program modules used to define measurement tasks and to evaluate measurements. These modules are realized as main windows. In this way, you can simultaneously display all settings relevant to a measurement task or select them alternately. The...
Page 93
The left part of the window contains a list of all the scenarios, each corresponding to a pipeline in the right part of the window. The scenarios define such things as interface, port, time slot, and bit-rate for the connected link. Figure 26: Data Flow Window with pipelines K15 User Manual...
Page 94
The relationships between protocols are defined in protocol stacks. You can change or create new relationships between the protocols in a given protocol stack using the protocol stack editor. Figure 27: Protocol Stack Editor K15 User Manual...
Page 95
Frame View in the middle and the Packet View in the lower part. These three views display the data flow at different levels of complexity. Figure 28: Monitor window NOTE. The user manual K15 Protocol Tester Operating Basics and a context-sensitive online help system provide detailed information about using the K15 software.
Page 96
Product Description Service and Support When we deliver a Tektronix product to you, we provide support to complete your solution. Our technical support experts offer application specific solutions. Our worldwide flexible support services, including on-site support, are designed to ensure that your instruments operate at peak performance.
Page 97
Refer to the installation instructions that are shipped with the additional software. If you are working with the K15 for the first time, you should also read the K15 Short Introduction. This manual is available in a printed version and as a PDF online manual in the \hlp directory.
Page 98
Getting Started Prerequisites You should have the following qualifications to work with the K15: H Knowledge of the safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use H Knowledge of the measurement application field as well as experience...
Page 99
This CD can be used to restart the device in case of a major hardware or software failure. It contains the state of the device at the time of production without K15 software. With this CD you can reproduce the user accounts and the driver configuration that existed when the device was produced.
Page 100
Getting Started Setting Up the K15 Read this section before starting any installation procedures. This section describes site considerations, power requirements, and ground connections for your device. The portable mainframe is designed for field service but not for outdoor operation. For proper cooling, at least 5 cm of clearance is recommended on both sides of the mainframe.
Page 101
3. Slide the keyboard up and pull it away from the device. Place the keyboard in front of the device. Push the cover latches, remove the device cover, and attach it to the back of the instrument as shown in the following figures. K15 User Manual...
Page 102
CAUTION. If you use a keyboard with touch pad, do not connect an external mouse to the left PS/2 connector (MOUSE) at the rear of the device. Always connect only ONE PS/2 keyboard and one PS/2 mouse to the K15. K15 User Manual...
Page 103
6. If you ordered additional hardware, you will need to install it. Refer to the installation instructions that are shipped with the hardware. CAUTION. Connect the keyboard, mouse, and other accessories before applying power to the mainframe. Connecting the accessories after turning on the device can damage the accessories. K15 User Manual...
Page 104
Getting Started Installing Measurement Boards Upon delivery, all boards are preinstalled in your K15. You can easily install and remove the measurement boards from slots 1 to 5. WARNING. Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Read the Service Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary before performing any service procedures.
Page 105
PC Board Slot no. 6 front (display side) Figure 29: K15 Slot Assignment CAUTION. If you put a board into the wrong slot, you could damage the board and the instrument. Slot 6 is reserved for the PC board only. Do not put the PC board into other slots and do not put other boards into slot 6.
Page 106
CAUTION. When sliding the board into place, be sure to not bend any of the sensitive pins on the bus. 5. Click the board handle in place and fasten the screws on the front panel. You can control the individual measurement boards and the interface sockets using applications. K15 User Manual...
Page 107
Place the line interface modules according to the following figures: One STM-1 Line Interface Module. In PCE-2 board combinations with one STM-1 LIF, install the STM-1 module on the left half of the PCE-2 board. back (rear side) front (display side) K15 User Manual...
Page 108
One STM-1 and One E1/DS1/J1 Line Interface Module. combinations with one STM-1 and one E1/DS1/J1 LIF, install the STM-1 LIF on the left half of the PCE-2 board and the E1/DS1/J1 LIF on the right half. back (rear side) front (display side) K15 User Manual...
Page 109
In PCE-2 board combinations with Two E1/DS1/J1 Line Interface Modules. two E1/DS1/J1 LIFs, install the first E1/DS1/J1 module on the left half of the board and the second one on the right half. PCE-2 back (rear side) front (display side) K15 User Manual...
Page 110
Getting Started Connecting the Items Under Test The K15 can be connected to Items Under Test (IUT) in the on or off state using the cables available as accessories. NOTE. Tektronix offers a wide range of cables and adapters that you can order to use with your protocol tester.
Page 111
Select the appropriate cable for your data type. For this monitoring mode, the cable length can be more than three meters. CAUTION. For E1 connections, pay attention to possible impedance differences. The impedance can be set using the K15 application. K15 User Manual...
Page 112
Getting Started Control the electrical requirements using the K15 application, via Ports Setup / Advanced Settings: H Set Mode either to E1, DS1, or J1. For E1 mode, select 75 W (asymmetrical) or 120 W (symmetrical) as Impedance. For DS1 mode, select 100 W (symmetrical) as Impedance.
Page 113
If your IUT does not have Passive Monitoring Without Monitoring Points. monitoring points, connect the K15 to the IUT using wire stubs. Adding wire stubs to communication links disturbs signal transmission because of signal reflections. Therefore, the length of the wire stubs should be kept as short as possible.
Page 114
This section describes how you must connect the PMC Ethernet module to the Item under Test. If available, use a protected Passive Monitoring with Monitoring TAP. monitoring TAP to establish a connection between the K15 and the IUT. Ethernet Monitoring HUB / Switch...
Page 115
Getting Started If there is no monitoring TAP Passive Monitoring without Monitoring TAP. available, establish the connection between the K15 and the IUT as shown below: Ethernet HUB / Switch Straight Cable Straight Cable Port 3 Port 4 Figure 33: Connecting Ethernet boards to a monitoring port...
Page 116
Depending on the fiber, you must select the required cable. Make sure that the optical input power at the optical input ports of the K15 and the output power of the monitoring point complies with the specified sensitivity value (see page 39). To check the optical output power, you need an optical power meter.
Page 117
Specific couplers are required for singlemode and for multimode applications. Depending on your IUT, you must select the required coupler. Make sure that the input power provided at the optical inputs of the K15 and of the coupler output comply with their specified values. Therefore, select splitters with an appropriate split ratio.
Page 118
2. Connect one coupler output to the regular Rx port or your IUT. 3. Connect the second coupler output to a free port of the optical STM-1 interface of your K15. WARNING. Never look into the end of a fiberglass cable or a fiber that could be connected to a laser source.
Page 119
Getting Started Connecting Peripherals External devices can be connected to your K15 in several ways. Some devices, such as keyboard, mouse, or USB devices, are connected to the front panels of the installed boards of your K15. Other devices, like printers and external drives, are connected to ports on the rear panel of your protocol tester.
Page 120
Getting Started Turning On the K15 Perform the following steps to turn on the K15 for the first time: 1. Make sure that the keyboard cable is connected to the keyboard interface. 2. Using the proper power cord, connect the rear panel power connector to a socket with protective ground (see Figure 37) .
Page 121
Figure 38: K15 Status Window 6. Wait until the K15 Status Window is minimized in the taskbar. If you start Windows XPe for the first time, you are automatically logged on as administrator with the following information:...
Page 122
1. Insert the installation CD into the CD-RW drive. If installation does not start automatically, go to step 2. 2. Start the installation process. How to start it is explained in the Readme file delivered with the software. 3. Follow the setup program instructions. K15 User Manual...
Page 123
Getting Started Switching Off and Transporting the K15 Before you switch off the K15, shut down the operating system, switch off the device using the power switch (see Figure 37), and disconnect the power cord. For transport purposes, proceed as follows: 1.
Page 124
Getting Started 3. Use the optional transport case to transport the device over long distances. Put the device into the transport case as shown below. K15 User Manual...
Page 125
Non-operating: up to 90 % below 30_C, derate to 60 % at 20_C, non-condensing Altitude: Operating: 0 to 3000 m Non-operating:0 to 12 000 m Shock: Operating half-sine: 11 ms, 2 g (1 g if accessing hard drive media) Non-operating half-sine: 11 ms, 30 g K15 User Manual...
Page 126
Processor 256 KB L2 cache on chip, full speed w256 MB SDRAM ECC Memory w 4 kbit serial EEPROM w114 Byte NVRAM-10year RT clock User programmable, allows real time functions Bus interface PICMG Rev.2.1 compliant; 32-bit wide K15 User Manual...
Page 127
Four line interfaces, connected to 16 E1/DS1/J1 lines (monitoring) Ethernet interface One 10/100 BaseTX (RJ45) connector on the front panel for connecting the K15 to a LAN Serial interface Serial RS-232 debug interface on the front panel (for internal purposes only)
Page 128
One free PMC slot to install one PMC plug-in module Ethernet interface One 10/100 BaseTX (RJ45) connector on the front panel for connecting the K15 to a LAN Serial interface Serial RS-232 debug interface on the front panel (for internal...
Page 129
Bus interface Local PCI bus 64 bit, 33 MHz Ethernet interface One 10/100 BaseTX (RJ45) connector on the front panel for connecting the K15 to a LAN Serial interface Serial RS-232 debug interface on the front panel (for internal purposes only) Table A–7: Rear Panel Interfaces...
Page 130
Option: External mouse can be connected to a PS/2 connector on the rear of the device Table A–10: Backplane Characteristics Characteristic Description Features One cPCI segment, passive; 6 slots;, 33 MHz Clock / Sync. Distributed on P2, four signals (1PPS/10MHz from external reference and NetSync1/2) K15 User Manual...
Page 131
Table A–13: Cooling Characteristic Description Cooling system Forced air circulation (negative pressurization) using four fans operating in parallel Cooling clearance 50 mm (2 in) from both sides of mainframe; unit should be operated on a flat, unobstructed surface K15 User Manual...
Page 132
12 mm (0.5 in) on the bottom side; allowing front panel inclination Transport handle Plastic rotating handle Options Hard shell transport case, with wheels and retractable handle, 470 mm (18.5 in) H x 615 mm (24 in) W x 410 mm (16 In) D K15 User Manual...
Page 133
For minimum RF emissions, it is essential that the conditions above are implemented. Failure to do so could compromise the EMC compliance of the equipment containing the board. Unused cPCI module slots are covered with the specified blank front panels. K15 User Manual...
Page 134
Note: Rated for indoor use only. CAUTION. To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cords for the K15. Use only the telecommunica- tion line cords designed and specified for the K15 K15 User Manual...
Page 135
Appendix A: Specifications CAUTION. EN 55022: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case you may be required to take adequate measures. K15 User Manual A-11...
Page 136
Appendix A: Specifications K15 User Manual A-12...
Page 137
The following interfaces are provided on the rear of the device: H MOUSE interface H MOUSE/KEYBOARD H USB interface H LPT interface H Timesync interfaces H Ultra SCSI interface H IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) H Alarm options H External PE GND (M4x6 screw) K15 User Manual...
Page 138
Assignment Mouse data + 5 V Not connected Mouse clock Ground Not connected Table B–2: Pin Assignment for the MOUSE/KEYBOARD Interface Assignment Assignment Keyboard data + 5 V PS/2 Mouse data Keyboard clock Ground PS/2 Mouse clock K15 User Manual...
Page 139
Appendix B: Interfaces USB Interface Table B–3: Pin Assignment for the USB Interface Assignment Data– Data+ Ground K15 User Manual...
Page 140
Appendix B: Interfaces LPT Interface Table B–4: Pin Assignment for the LPT Interface Assignment Assignment STROBE Auto feed Error Initialize Select input Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Paper end Ground Select K15 User Manual...
Page 141
Table B–5: Coax Connectors of the Timesync Interfaces Coax Connector Assignment SYNC 2 SYNC 1 1 PPS 10 MHz Clock NOTE. The described interfaces will must be enabled by the appropriate software. Do not use these interfaces without the appropriate software. K15 User Manual...
Page 142
SCSI connection. Do not assign address 1. If you want to boot from an external device, set the SCSI address to 0. Switch on the device before switching on the SCSI connected device. K15 User Manual...
Page 143
Data 3 Ground Data 4 Ground Data 5 Ground Data 6 Ground Data 7 Ground DP 0 Ground Ground Ground Ground TERMPWR TERMPWR TERMPWR TERMPWR Not connected Not connected Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground K15 User Manual...
Page 144
Appendix B: Interfaces Table B–6: Pin Assignment for the SCSI Interface (Cont.) Assignment Assignment Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Data 8 Ground Data 9 Ground Data 10 Ground Data 11 K15 User Manual...
Page 145
Appendix B: Interfaces Serial Interface (IPMI) Table B–7: Pin Assignment for the IPMI Serial Interface Assignment Assignment Ground K15 User Manual...
Page 146
1.5 A, the maximum permanent current is 1.5 A, the maximum turn-off power is 100 W. Table B–8: Relay contacts for the Alarm Options Relay Contact Assignment NOTE. The described options must be enabled by the appropriate software. K15 User Manual B-10...
Page 147
PC Board Front Panel Interfaces Upper / Right Side 10BaseT/100BaseTX interface Port 0 Status LEDs 10BaseT/100BaseTX interface Port 1 Serial interface (COM1) USB interface RESET Status LEDs Lower / Left Side Figure B–2: PC board front panel interfaces K15 User Manual B-11...
Page 148
/ right side of the PC board front panel. H VGA interface H PMC module with two Ethernet twisted pair sockets (10BaseT and 100BaseTx) and six status LEDs H Serial interface (COM1) H USB interface H Reset key H Status LEDs K15 User Manual B-12...
Page 149
PC board front panel. It supports a resolution of up to 1600 x 1200. Table B–9: Pin Assignment for the VGA Interface Assignment Assignment Assignment Red ground Not connected Green Green ground DDC data Blue Blue ground HSYNC Not connected + 5 V HSYNC Ground Ground DDC clock K15 User Manual B-13...
Page 150
PMC module, in the middle of the PC board front panel. They are DTE connectors. Table B–10: Pin Assignment for 10BaseT/100BaseTx Interfaces Assignment TxD + TxD – RxD + Not connected Not connected RxD – Not connected Not connected K15 User Manual B-14...
Page 151
10Mbps. The LED retains its last known state when the link is down. ACT (activity) Indicates either transmit or receive activity. When there is activity, the LED is on. When there is no activity, the LED is off. K15 User Manual B-15...
Page 152
Appendix B: Interfaces Serial Interface (COM1) Table B–12: Pin Assignment for the COM1 Interface Assignment Assignment Ground K15 User Manual B-16...
Page 153
Appendix B: Interfaces USB Interface (USB) Table B–13: Pin Assignment for the USB Interface Assignment Data– Data+ Ground K15 User Manual B-17...
Page 154
“Status LED”: Possible LED status green or off. During power up BIOS turns this LED off to indicate the CPU has started. Before entering the OS boot sequence the green LED is turned on. During operation the LED status depends on the user software. K15 User Manual B-18...
Page 155
System Time hh:mm:ss Floppy Drive A 1.44 MB 3 1/2’’ Floppy Drive B not installed Primary Master Auto On Primary Slave Auto On Secondary Master Auto On Secondary Slave Not installed Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled K15 User Manual B-19...
Page 156
PS/2 Mouse Support Enabled System Keyboard Present Primary Display VGA/EGA Password Check Setup Boot to OS/2 Wait for “F1” if error Enabled Internal Cache Write Back External Cache Write Back System BIOS Cacheable Enabled Onboard VGA Enabled K15 User Manual B-20...
Page 157
DRAM Integrity Mode ECC Hardware Memory Hole Disabled Power Down SDRAM Enabled PIIX4 SERR# Disabled TypeF DMA Buffer Control1 Disabled TypeF DMA Buffer Control2 Disabled DMA-0 Type Normal ISA DMA-1 Type Normal ISA DMA-2 Type Normal ISA K15 User Manual B-21...
Page 158
VMEbus System Controller State Auto VMEbus DTACK# Inactive Filter Disabled VMEbus Access Windows Size 512MB Spread Spectrum Clock Modulation High Table B–18: Power Management Setup Setting Default setting Power Management / APM Disabled Green PC Monitor Power State Suspend K15 User Manual B-22...
Page 159
Processor Temperature Limit 85 C Thermal Duty Cycle 87.5 % Table B–19: PCI / Plug and Play Setup Setting Default setting Plug and Play Aware O/S PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks) PCI VGA Palette Snoop Disabled K15 User Manual B-23...
Page 160
IRQ14 PCI/PnP IRQ15 PCI/PnP Reserved Memory Size Disabled Reserved Memory Address C8000 Table B–20: Peripheral Setup Setting Default setting On Board FDC Auto Drive and Port Interface A:FDC, B:FDC Swap Floppy Drives On Board Serial Port1 K15 User Manual B-24...
Page 161
Parallel Port ECP DMA Channel OnBoard IDE Both CompactPCI sideband INTP IRQ Auto On Board IPMI controller Auto On Board High-res Timer IRQ Auto On board Ethernet #1 connector Front On board Ethernet #2 connector Front K15 User Manual B-25...
Page 162
15-pin D-Sub connector Port 3 (3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4) 15-pin D-Sub connector Port 2 (2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4) 15-pin D-Sub connector Port 1 (1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4) Lower / Left Side Figure B–3: Power WAN board K15 User Manual B-26...
Page 163
One 10BaseT/100BaseTX interface, DTE-Type, is available on the front panel of each Power WAN board. Table B–21: Pin Assignment for 10BaseT/100BaseTX Interface Assignment TD + TD – RD + Not connected Not connected RD – Not connected Not connected K15 User Manual B-27...
Page 164
Not connected Not connected Rx 2 (Tip) Rx 2 (Ring) Rx 1 (Tip) Rx 1 (Ring) Not connected Not connected Not connected Rx 3 (Tip) Rx 3 (Ring) Rx 4 (Tip) Rx 4 (Ring) Not connected K15 User Manual B-28...
Page 165
Appendix B: Interfaces The status LEDs besides the D-Sub connectors with monitoring cables have the following meaning: orange: Powered up green: Synchronized green blinking: Configured, but no signal red blinking: Signal, but not synchronized red: Alarm K15 User Manual B-29...
Page 166
10BaseT/100BaseTX interface Debug Port (for internal purposes only) 15-pin D-Sub connector Port 2 (2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4) 15-pin D-Sub connector Port 1 (1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4) Lower / Left Side Figure B–4: Power WAN Light board K15 User Manual B-30...
Page 167
Appendix B: Interfaces The following interfaces are located on the front panel of the Ethernet / PCM E1/DS1 board: H 10BaseT/100BaseTX interface H Debug port (for internal purposes only) H Two 15-pin D-Sub connectors K15 User Manual B-31...
Page 168
One 10BaseT/100BaseTX interface, DTE-Type, is available on the front panel of each Power WAN board. Table B–23: Pin Assignment for 10BaseT/100BaseTX Interface Assignment TD + TD – RD + Not connected Not connected RD – Not connected Not connected K15 User Manual B-32...
Page 169
Not connected Not connected Rx 2 (Tip) Rx 2 (Ring) Rx 1 (Tip) Rx 1 (Ring) Not connected Not connected Not connected Rx 3 (Tip) Rx 3 (Ring) Rx 4 (Tip) Rx 4 (Ring) Not connected K15 User Manual B-33...
Page 170
10Mbps. The LED retains its last known state when the link is down. Rx/Tx ACT (activity) Indicates either transmit or receive activity. When there is activity, the LED is on. When there is no activity, the LED is off. K15 User Manual B-34...
Page 171
Appendix B: Interfaces PCE-2 Host Processor Board Upper / Right Side PMC CPA module with BNC connector; TTL level necessary 10BaseT/100BaseTX interface Serial interface (COM1) Upper / Right Side Figure B–5: Host processor board K15 User Manual B-35...
Page 172
The following interfaces are located on the front panel of host processor board: H BNC connector H 10BaseT / 100BaseTx H Serial interface BNC Connector Table B–26: Pin Assignment for the BNC Connector Assignment Assignment CDS (Signal ground) K15 User Manual B-36...
Page 173
One 10BaseT/100BaseTX interface, DTE-Type, is available on the front panel of host processor board. Table B–27: Pin Assignment for 10BaseT/100BaseTx Interface Assignment TD + TD – RD + Not connected Not connected RD – Not connected Not connected K15 User Manual B-37...
Page 174
Appendix B: Interfaces Serial Interface (COM1) Table B–28: Pin Assignment for the SERIAL Interface Assignment Ground Ground K15 User Manual B-38...
Page 175
The four LEDs on the front panel show the state of the associated Rx ports: Table B–29: LED Status: STM-1 Line Interface State Indication LED x Initialization orange Valid Rx signals on port x green No valid Rx signals on port x K15 User Manual B-39...
Page 176
Table B–30: LED Status: E1/DS1/J1 Line Interface State indication LED 1 LED 2 After power up orange orange Initialization orange orange /shortly after red In operation green Failure orange / red orange / red K15 User Manual B-40...
Page 177
Not connected Not connected Rx 2 (Tip) Rx 2 (Ring) Rx 1 (Tip) Rx 1 (Ring) Not connected Not connected Not connected Rx 3 (Tip) Rx 3 (Ring) Rx 4 (Tip) Rx 4 (Ring) Not connected K15 User Manual B-41...
Page 178
Appendix B: Interfaces K15 User Manual B-42...
Page 179
Refer to Table C–1 on the following page for a list of software and hardware troubleshooting information and recommended action. If you suspect problems with the application software, contact your Tektronix Service Center. K15 User Manual...
Page 180
Software failure: contact your Tektronix service center. Display is blank If the display is blank, try connecting an external monitor; if both displays are blank, contact your Tektronix service center. Check the controller BIOS setups (see page B-19) for the monitor.
Page 181
Tektronix service center. er, or keyboard Windows comes up The K15 is not set up to start the application at power-on. but the application Start application from the desktop by double-clicking on the does not Final Setup icon located on the desktop.
Page 182
Appendix C: In Case of Problems K15 User Manual...
Page 183
H Perform regular system backups for your Windows XPe configuration using the System Restore tool. H Perform regular system backups for your K15 user data using the Backup tool. K15 User Manual...
Page 184
Create restore points each time you make significant changes to your operating system, e.g. before and after installations of new or different device drivers or before and after software installations. K15 User Manual...
Page 185
System Restore. NOTE. The possible number of restore points depends on the available space on the partition where your operating system folder is located. If you do not have sufficient space available, System Restore is not activated. K15 User Manual...
Page 186
4. Confirm your selection in the Confirm Restore Point Selection dialog box and click Next. System Restore shuts down Windows and restores your K15 to the selected date and time. After the restoration Windows restarts using the settings from the date and time listed above.
Page 187
Appendix D: Windows XPe Troubleshooting Backup Tool Windows XPe includes Backup, a tool that backups and restores your K15 user data. We recommend to backup your K15 user data each time you make significant changes to your K15 software. To backup your K15 user data, proceed as Backup the K15 User Data.
Page 188
Appendix D: Windows XPe Troubleshooting To restore your K15 user data, proceed as Restore the K15 User Data. follows: 1. Exit all applications. 2. Select Start / All Programs / Accessories / System Tools / Backup. The Backup or Restore Wizard opens.
Page 189
In all these instances, switch off your device and try to restart it. If Windows does not start again, carry out the Windows XPe installation repair process. To carry out the repair process restart the K15 by the delivered K15 Recovery-CD as described on the following pages. K15 User Manual...
Page 190
Appendix D: Windows XPe Troubleshooting Recovery Disk New devices always contain a K15 Recovery CD. Using this CD you can reproduce the user accounts and the driver configuration that existed when the device was produced. The reproduc- tion of the user accounts is necessary if the passwords have been lost (after being changed).
Page 191
3. Press <ESC> to quit the BIOS window. To take over the changed settings, press <F10> for Save & Exit Setup. 4. Insert the K15 Recovery CD into the CD-RW drive. The K15 restarts. During the setup you will be asked several questions (whether you agree with the products licence agreement etc.) Confirm all of these...
Page 192
K15 software. To reinstall the K15 software, proceed as follows: 1. Insert the K15 installation CD into the CD-RW drive. If installation does not start automatically, go to step 2. 2. Start the installation process. How to start it is explained in the Readme file delivered with the software.
Page 193
Under certain circumstances, however, it may be necessary to start from a floppy disk. If you want to boot the K15 from a floppy disk, change the BIOS Boot sequence as follows: 1. Switch on the device. A black screen appears.
Page 194
Appendix D: Windows XPe Troubleshooting K15 User Manual D-12...
Page 195
Interface between BTS and BSC Interface between BSS and GSM-NSS ATM Adaptation Layer AAL2 ATM Adaptation Layer Type 2 AAL5 ATM Adaptation Layer Type 5 Authentication Center ALCAP Access Link Control Application Part AMPS Advanced Mobile Phone Service K15 User Manual...
Page 196
National Standards Institute ARIB/TTC Association of Radio Industries and Business/Telecommunication Technology Committee ASN.1 Abstract Syntax Notation One Abstract Service Primitive Asynchronous Transfer Mode Abstract Test Suite Authentication Center Backward Error Correction BHCA Busy Hour Call Attempt(s) Broadcast/Multicast Control K15 User Manual...
Page 197
Customized Application for Mobile Enhanced Logic CAMEL Application Part CATT China Academy of Telecommunication Technology Constant Bit Rate (Data Stream) Call Control CCITT Comité Consultatif International Téléphonique et Télécommunication CCS7 Common Control Signaling System No 7 (SS7) Channel Codec Unit K15 User Manual...
Page 198
Ciphering Key Sequence Number Call Management Protocols, Connection Management Core Network Corporation for Open Systems, USA CPCS Common Part Convergence Sublayer CRNC Controlling RNC (Radio Network Controller) Circuit Switched CS-CN Circuit Switched Core Network CAMEL Service Environment K15 User Manual...
Page 199
Digital AMPS Data Communications Equipment Dedicated Channel DECT Digital Enhanced Cordless Telephone Draft International Standard Downlink DLCI Direct Link Connection Identifier Domain Name Server Demo of Equivalence. Harmonizing campaign between imple-menta- tions of test suites, usual for CTS. K15 User Manual...
Page 200
2.048 kbps EDGE Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution Enhanced Full Rate (speech codec) Equipment Identity Register Emulation Scenario Editor (also Emulation Stack Editor) ETSI Technical Report Executable Test Suite ETSI European Telecommunication Standards Institute Frequency Division Duplex K15 User Manual...
Page 201
Programming Language (FORTH Inc.) Frame Relay Interface between BSS and SGSN Interface between GGSN and HLR Interface between SGSN and GMSC Interface between SGSN and EIR Interface between GGSN and external PDN Interface between SGSN and GGSN K15 User Manual...
Page 202
GMSC Gateway Mobile Service Switching Center GMSK Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying GPRS General Packet Radio Service Global System for Mobile Communication GSM-R GSM Railway gsmSCF GSM Service Control Function gsmSSF GSM Service Switching Function GPRS Support Node K15 User Manual...
Page 203
Global Title Translation Home Location Register HO/HoV Handover Half Rate HSCSD High Speed Circuit Switched Data HTTP HyperText Transfer Protocol Intermediate Circular Orbits IETF Internet Engineering Task Force IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identification IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identity K15 User Manual...
Page 204
INAP Intelligent Network Application Part Internet Protocol IPv4 IP version 4 IPv6 IP version 6 International Standard IS-95 Interim Standard ’95 ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network International Standards Organization Internet Service Provider ISUP ISDN User Part K15 User Manual G-10...
Page 205
UTRAN Interface between RNC and the Circuit Switched Domain of the CN Iu-PS UTRAN Interface between RNC and the Packet Switched Domain of the CN UTRAN Interface between two RNCs Implementation Under Test Interworking Function kbps Kilobits per Second Local Emulation Manager K15 User Manual G-11...
Page 206
Logical Link Control Line Termination Location Update Medium Access Control Mobile Application Part Mbps Megabits Per Second Message Building System Multi-Carrier MC-CDMA Multi-Carrier CDMA Multi-protocol Encapsulation MDTP Multi Network Datagram Transmission Protocol Mobile Equipment Mobility Management (protocols) K15 User Manual G-12...
Page 207
Mobile Subscriber ISDN address MSRN Mobile Station Roaming Number Mobile Satellite System Mobile Telephone Mobile Terminating Call Message Transfer Part MTP3b Message Transfer Part level 3 (broadband) for Q.2140 Non Access Stratum NBAP Node B Application Protocol Network Element K15 User Manual G-13...
Page 208
UMTS Base Station Non-Real Time Network Switching Subsystem NS-VC Network Service - Virtual Connection Network Termination O&M Operation and Maintenance Operation, Administration, and Maintenance Operation and Maintenance Center Operations System Open Service Architecture Open Systems Interconnection K15 User Manual G-14...
Page 209
Program Clock Reference Packet Control Unit Personal Digital Communication PDCP Packet Data Convergence Protocol Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy Packet Data Network Packet Data Protocol Protocol Data Unit PICS Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (ISO 9646). Here: Test Suite Parameter K15 User Manual G-15...
Page 210
Public Switched Telephone Network Quality of Service (ATM Network Channels) QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (or, Quaternary Phase Shift Keying) Radio Access Bearer Radio Access Network RANAP Radio Access Network Application Part Request for Comment Radio Link Control K15 User Manual G-16...
Page 211
Radio Network Controller Radio Network Subsystem RNSAP Radio Network Subsystem Application Part RNTI Radio Network Temporary Identity Radio Resource Radio Resource Control Radio Resource Management Radio Transmission Technology Receiver SAAL Signaling ATM Adaptation Layer Service Access Point K15 User Manual G-17...
Page 212
SCTP Simple Control Transmission Protocol Synchronous Digital Hierarchy State Definition Language Standard Developing Organization Service Data Unit SGSN Serving GPRS Support Node SIETEM Test Manager for TTCN Environment Subscriber Identity Module Session Management Short Message Service K15 User Manual G-18...
Page 213
Signaling System No. 7. Also Common Channel Signaling System No. 7.; ITU Q.700 series SSCOP Service Specific Connection Oriented Protocol Service Switching Function Subsystem Number Service Switching Point Switching Subsystem Signaling Transport Converter STM1 Synchronous Transport Module -Level 1 K15 User Manual G-19...
Page 214
Total Access Communication System Temporary Block Flow Temporary Block Identifier Technical Basis for Regulation Transcoder TCAP Transaction Capability Application Part Transmission Control Protocol TD-CDMA Time Division-Code Division Multiple Access Time Division Duplex TDMA Time Division Multiple Access K15 User Manual G-20...
Page 215
TEID Tunneling Endpoint ID TETRA TErrestrial Trunked Radio Access Telecommunications Industry Association Tunnel Identifier TMSI Temporary Mobile Station Identity TN-CP Transport Network-Control Plane Transmission Power Control Termination TRAU Transcoder and Rate Adaptor Unit Transceiver Technical Specification K15 User Manual G-21...
Page 216
SGSN in one physical entity (UMTS+MSC =UMSC) U MSC-CS U MSC Circuit Switched U MSC-PS U MSC Packed Switched U SIM UMTS Subscriber Interface Module U SSD Unstructured Supplementary Service Data User Datagram Protocol User Equipment K15 User Manual G-22...
Page 217
Universal Naming Convention User-Network Interface Uplink, User Part, User Plane Uplink State Flag USIM UMTS Subscriber Identity Module UTRA UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access UTRAN UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network UMTS Air interface UWC-136 Universal Wireless Communication K15 User Manual G-23...
Page 218
Variable Bit Rate (data stream) Virtual Connection Virtual Channel Identifier Virtual Home Environment Visitor Location Register VMSC Visited MSC Virtual Path Identifier WCDMA Wideband CDMA, Wideband Code Division Multiple Access Wireless Local Loop X.25, X.75 ITU Interfaces K15 User Manual G-24...
Page 222
Connecting an external mouse, 79 Line interface modules, 38 MOUSE interface, 16, B-2 E1/DS1/J1 electrical line interface, MOUSE/KEYBOARD interface, 16, B-40 STM-1 optical line interface, B-39 Logon, 97 LPT interface, 16, B-4 Network operation, 7 Security, 65 K15 User Manual Index-4...
Page 223
Index Power WAN board 15-pin D-sub connectors, 23, B-28 Online Help, xix Accessories, 24 K15 Online Help, xix Characteristics, A-3 Windows XPe Online Help, xix Connecting, 87 Outdoor operation, 76 Features, 20 Interfaces, 23 LEDs, B-29 Standards, 21 Power WAN Light board...
Page 224
Hotline, xx Terms, x Switching off, 99 SCSI interface, 16, B-6 Switching on, 96 Securing the K15, Kensington slot, 16 Synchronization interface module, 53 Security, 65, 97 Synchronizing the system clock, 54 Serial interface (COM1), 19, 37, B-16, System restore, D-2...
Page 225
Index USB interface, 16, 19, B-3, B-17 Ventilation, viii VGA interface, 19, B-13 Warming up, 76 Windows XPe, 61, 62, 72 Configuration, 63 Repair, D-9 Security requirements, 65 Start, 98 Troubleshooting, D-1 K15 User Manual Index-7...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the K15 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers