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Quick Start Guide If you are familiar with the MT1000A, use this guide to prepare it for operation. Perform the following steps. Installing MT1000A Connecting the Tributary T1 Interfaces To connect the balanced T1 interface (RJ-45 connector) • Connect the RJ-45 connector of the cable to the T1 port. Connecting the Uplink To connect a fiber optic uplink 1.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Quick Start Guide Connecting the Power Before switching ON this unit and before connecting or disconnecting any other cable, the protective earth terminals of this instrument must be connected to the protective ground conductor of the mains (AC or DC) power cord.
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Table of Contents Setting the Terminal Communication Parameters ..............Entering the Terminal Session....................4-2 4.3 Monitoring the System ....................Monitoring the Status of the Local System ................Monitoring the Status of the Remote System................4.4 Monitoring the Physical Ports..................Monitoring the Status of the Ethernet Port ................Monitoring the Status of the Up-Link..................
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview General MT1000A is a second-order multiplexer that combines four T1 (1.544 Mbps) tributary data streams into a single fiber optic link. The fiber optic interface provides a secure link in hazardous or hostile environments, increases the maximum connection range, and achieves immunity against electrical interference and protection against the harmful effects of ground loops.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Application The following diagram illustrates a typical MT1000A configuration: Fiber Link Video Conferencing Video (Optional) Backup Fiber Link Conferencing Router Router ASCII terminal linked ASCII terminal linked to supervisory port to supervisory port Figure 1-1 Typical MT1000A Application Physical Description Physical Characteristics...
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Functional Description MT1000A contains the following printed circuit boards: • One main circuit board that includes four tributary interfaces • One or two fiber optic interface boards (A and B) • One or two power supplies (A and B): AC/48 VDC wide-range power supply or 24VDC power supply.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Line coding is B8ZS or AMI. The nominal balanced interface transmit level is ±3.0 V. The line attenuation is up to 12 dB, and each T1 signal is processed by an adaptive equalizer that compensates for various cable lengths to ensure optimal performance.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Front panel indicators display each alarm condition. In addition, a dedicated connector is used to provide major and minor alarm indications, by means of dry contacts. The major alarm is activated in the following cases: •...
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction When two power supplies are installed, they share the load; in case one of the supplies fails or its input power is disconnected, the other power supply continues providing power to MT1000A. Technical Specifications Fiber Optic Interface Characteristics...
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MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction CONTROL DTE Supervisory Port (Optional) Interface V.24/RS-232, asynchronous DTE interface Connector 9-pin D-type female connector Data Rate 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6 and 115.2 kbps MNG-ETH Physical Interface 10BaseT Data Rate 10 Mbps Transmission Mode Full/Half-duplex Connector...
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MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Environment Operating 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F) Temperature Relative Humidity Up to 90%, non-condensing Technical Specifications...
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Introduction MT1000A is delivered completely assembled. It is designed for operation as a desktop unit or for mounting in a 19-inch rack. For instructions of rack mounting, refer to the Rack Mounting Kit for 19 inch Racks guide that comes with the RM kit. Mechanical and electrical installation procedures for MT1000A are provided in the following sections.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Fiber Optic Link Connections Each fiber optic link interface is terminated in two ST, SC, or FC-PC connectors, in accordance with order. The maximum allowable attenuation depends on the interface option ordered (refer to Table 1-1).
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Installation and Setup To install MT1000A: 1. Set the internal switches. 2. Connect MT1000A’s various interfaces in the order listed here. This module may include Class A or Class 1 lasers. For your safety: •...
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MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Access to the inside of the equipment is permitted only to qualified and authorized service personnel. To avoid accidental electric shock, always disconnect the unit from the power line and from all the cables before removing the cover. Warning Dangerous high voltages are present inside the MT1000A when it is connected to power and/or to the links.
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MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup LINK B LINK A INTERFACE INTERFACE BOARD BOARD ALARMS MASK Figure 2-1 MT1000A Main Board, Internal Settings Table 2-1. MT1000A Switch Settings Switches Description Values Factory Setting Along with the software, controls the SW3-1 sets CH 1 Tributary Alarms operation of the alarms and whether...
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Closing the MT1000A Cover After completing the internal settings, replace the cover on the unit. To close the cover: 1. Place the top cover on the unit. 2. Insert the screw on both side panels. 3.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 2 Installation and Setup To connect the fiber optic links: 1. Before connecting, clean the optical connectors using an approved solvent and dry thoroughly using optical tissue. 2. For each fiber optic link interface (A and B), connect two optical cables to the two optical connectors designated TX (transmit output) and RX (receive input) of the appropriate interface.
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Chapter 2 Installation and Setup MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Before switching on this instrument, the protective earth terminals of the instrument must be connected to the protective ground conductor of the power cord. The power plug may only be inserted in a power outlet provided with a protective earth contact.
Chapter 3 Operation General In this chapter you will find detailed instructions for operating the MT1000A. The information presented in this chapter includes a description of the MT1000A front panel controls, and operating procedures (turning on, front-panel indications, and turning off). Turning MT1000A On To turn on an MT1000A unit with a single power supply: 1.
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Chapter 3 Operation MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Figure 3-1 MT1000A Front Panel Table 3-1 MT1000A Controls, Connectors and Indicators Control or Indicator Function PWR A indicator ON (green) – Power supply A is turned on and is operating normally. ON (red) –...
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 3 Operation Table 3-1. MT1000A Controls, Connectors and Indicators (Cont.) Control or Indicator Function AIS CH1 indicator ON – AIS signal is output by the corresponding tributary interface. AIS CH2 indicator AIS CH3 indicator AIS CH4 indicator MNG-ETH connector Connection to the optional management Ethernet interface.
Chapter 4 Configuration Introduction The use of a terminal is optional for configuration, monitoring and maintenance operations. Terminal Management Modes The MT1000A provides the following terminal management modes: • Monitor – A supervisory ASCII ANSI terminal or a PC emulating an ASCII ANSI terminal connected directly to the MT1000A CONTROL port.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration MT1000A automatically detects and adapts itself to terminal baud rates of 9,600, 19,200, 38,400, 57,600 and 115,200 bps. After detecting the correct baud rate, the User name prompt is displayed, and the new baud rate is saved in the divide.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Main Menu 1. Configuration 2. Monitoring 3. Diagnostics 1. Total Alarms 1. Loop Status 2. System Monitoring 2. Local Device Loops 1. Local System Status 1. Loops Setting 2. Remote System Status 2.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Monitoring the System You can monitor the following aspects of the MT1000A system: • Local system status • Remote system status To access the monitoring options: 1. From the Main Menu, choose Monitoring. The Monitoring menu (Figure 4-4) is displayed.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration MT1000A System Monitoring 1. Local System Status > 2. Remote System Status > 3. Local System Alarms 4. Remote System Alarms 5. System Log File [] > 6. Clear Log File > Please select item <1 to 6>...
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MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Table 4-1. Local System Status Values Field Description SW Version Version number of the installed software. HW Version Hardware version number. BOOT Version The software boot version and the boot manager version installed on the device.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Monitoring the Status of the Remote System To monitor the status of the remote system: • From the System menu, choose Remote System Status. The Remote System Status screen (Figure 4-7) is displayed. The fields in this screen have the same meaning as those in the Local System Status screen, described in Table...
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration MT1000A Physical Port Monitoring 1. Local Physical Port Status > 2. Remote Physical Port Status > 3. Local Physical Port Alarms [] > 4. Remote Physical Port Alarms [] > > Please select item <1 to 4> ESC-prev.menu;...
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration MT1000A Management Ethernet Status Link Integrity (No integrity) > ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit 1 user(s) Figure 4-10. Ethernet Status Screen The Link Integrity can be one of the following: • OK—The Ethernet cable has integrity •...
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration MT1000A Channel Port Status Status (No alarm) Line code (B8ZS) Balance mode (Balance) 1. Channel Num > > Please select item <1 to 1> ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit 1 user(s) Figure 4-12. Channel Port Status Screen Working with the System Log File Displaying the System Log File To display the system log file:...
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Clearing the System Log File To remove all entries from the log file: 1. From the System Monitoring menu (Figure 4-5), choose Clear Log File. A confirmation message appears. 2. Press Y to erase the log file. Alarms MT1000A detects fault conditions and initiates alarms and events to alert the user: •...
Chapter 4 Configuration MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Displaying Physical Port Alarms To display the physical port alarms: 1. From the Physical Port Monitoring menu (Figure 4-8), choose Local Physical Port Alarms or Remote Physical Port Alarms. The Physical Port Alarms menu (Figure 4-15) for the local or remote MT1000A device is displayed.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration MT1000A Port Alarms Source Name Severity Status Local P-2 Rx AIS MINOR Local P-3 Signal Loss MAJOR > ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit 1 user(s) Figure 4-17. Port Alarms Screen The Port Alarms screen only displays alarms that are currently triggered. Alarms that are currently in the OFF status (not activated) are not displayed.
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MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration MT1000A Configuration 1. System configuration > 2. Physical ports configuration > > Please select item <1 to 2> ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit 1 user(s) Figure 4-18 Configuration Menu 2. Choose System Configuration. The System Configuration menu (Figure 4-19) is displayed.
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MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration MT1000A Local Redundancy 1. Force Link (Link A) 2. Redundancy Mode > (Auto) Please select item <1 to 2> ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit 1 user(s) Figure 4-21. Local Redundancy Menu 5. Choose the link for which you want to set redundancy. Choose Force Link to toggle the selected Main Link between Link A and Link B.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Setting the Device Information Each MT1000A unit can be configured to hold information about the unit, such as its location and a name to easily identify the unit on the network. To set device information: 1.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Setting the network parameters When you integrate the MT1000A into your network, you will need to set the network parameters of the MT1000A. To set the network parameters: 1. From the Management menu (Figure 4-23), choose Host IP.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Setting up the Manager List By default, any remote management terminal is allowed to change the configuration of the MT1000A. You may enhance the security of the site by limiting remote management to specific management terminals or nodes. The Manager List lists the network nodes from which management may take place.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration 2. Choose the method to use for management access: SNMP (the management terminal connects to the MT1000A via SNMP connection) Telnet (the management terminal connects to the MT1000A via Telnet connection) Web (the management terminal connects to the MT1000A via Web connection) The menu shown in the following figure is displayed.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Resetting the Factory Defaults You can reset all of the local MT1000A configuration parameters to their default settings, or you can reset all parameters except for the management settings (IP addresses) To reset parameters to the factory defaults: 1.
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MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration MT1000A Physical ports configuration 1. Local Physical Ports Configuration > 2. Remote Physical Ports Configuration > > Please select item <1 to 2> ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit 1 user(s) Figure 4-34. Physical Ports Configuration Menu The Remote Physical Ports Configuration option is shown only when a remote MT1000A device is connected.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Full (Full-duplex mode) Half (Half-duplex mode). 5. Choose Ethernet alarm mask to toggle the Ethernet alarm on or off. Configuring the Channels To configure the channels: 1. From the Local/Remote Physical Ports Configuration menu (Figure 4-35), choose Channels Configuration.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration MT1000A Up-link Configuration 1. Link A name ... ( ) 2. Link A alarm mask (Off) 3. Link B name ... ( ) 4. Link B alarm mask (Off) > Please select item <1 to 4> ESC-prev.menu;...
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration 2. Highlight the Loop status field of the channel you want to change. 3. Enter the loopback status you want to set: No loop—No loopback on the channel LLB—Local loopback on the channel or uplink RLB—Remote loopback on the channel.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration 4.10 Viewing Hardware and Software Updates To view the last MT1000A hardware and software updates: 1. From the Main Menu (Figure 4-2), choose Monitoring. The Monitoring menu (Figure 4-4) is displayed. 2. Choose System Monitoring. The System Monitoring menu (Figure 4-5) is displayed.
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MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration MT1000A S/W & File Transfer 1. Via TFTP > 2. Via X-Modem Please select item <1 to 2> ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit 1 user(s) Figure 4-43. S/W & File Transfer Menu 3. Choose Via TFTP. The Via TFTP menu (Figure 4-44) is displayed.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration Downloading Software using the X-Modem Protocol To download a new software version via X-Modem: 1. Open the S/W & File Transfer menu (Figure 4-43). 2. Choose Via X-Modem. The download process begins as soon as the remote computer starts the upload process.
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MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 4 Configuration MT1000A SW Files Software active version 1.00 Software active partition Code size Date 01-01-02 Software backup version 0.00n00 Software backup partition Code size Date 0-0-0 Boot version 2.20 Boot mng version 4.00 >...
Chapter 5 Testing and Diagnostics Introduction This chapter includes a description of the MT1000A diagnostic tests and troubleshooting procedures. Troubleshooting In case a problem occurs, check the displayed indications and refer to Section 3-2 Table 3-1 for their interpretation. Identify the trouble symptoms and perform the actions listed under Corrective Measures in the order given in Table 5-1, until the problem is corrected.
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MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 5 Testing and Diagnostics Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart (Cont.) Trouble Symptoms Probable Cause Corrective Measures The SYNC LOSS External problem Activate the local loopback on the MT1000A. Check indicator of the fiber that the SYNC LOSS and AIS indicators of the fiber optic optic link lights.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 5 Testing and Diagnostics List of Alarms and Events The MT1000A alarms are described in Table 5-2. Table 5-2. MT1000A System Alarms Message on terminal Description Severity CDP fail A failure has occurred in Major the CDP.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 5 Testing and Diagnostics The MT1000A events are described in Table 5-4. Table 5-4. MT1000A Events Event Description BUFFER OVERFLOW The log file overran the last events. LOGIN SWITCH ON User changed access name. PASSWORD SWITCH ON User changes access password.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 5 Testing and Diagnostics Local Loopbacks in the MT1000A You can set two types of local loopback connections in the MT1000A unit: • T1 local, which is set for each T1 interface separately from a terminal. •...
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MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 5 Testing and Diagnostics Fiber Optic Link Local Loopback in the MT1000A The fiber optic local loopback returns the transmit signal of the active fiber optic link interface to the input of the receive path. Simultaneously, the local MT1000A sends an unframed all-ones signal to the fiber optic link.
MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 5 Testing and Diagnostics Remote Loopbacks in the MT1000A You can set two types of remote loopback connections in the MT1000A unit: • T1 remote, which is set for each T1 interface separately, from the terminal. •...
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MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Chapter 5 Testing and Diagnostics Fiber Optic Remote Loopback in the MT1000A The fiber optic remote loopback returns the received signal of the active fiber optic link interface to the input of the transmit path. Simultaneously, the remote MT1000A sends an unframed all-ones signal to the input of the Demux.
Appendix A Interface Specifications A.1 Tributary Connectors Each tributary interface has one RJ-45 eight-pin connector. Connector wiring is listed in Table A-1. Table A-1. RJ-45 Tributary Connector, Pin Functions Designation Direction Function RD(T) Input Receive Data (tip) RD(R) Input Receive Data (ring) TD(T) Output Transmit Data (tip)
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Appendix A Interface Specifications MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual A.2 Alarm Connector The MT1000A ALARM connector is a 9-pin female connector, which includes the contacts of the major and minor alarm relays. Figure A-1 shows the pin functions. The relay positions are shown in the non-energized (alarm active) state. ALARM CONNECTOR MINOR...
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MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Appendix A Interface Specifications A.3 Control Connector The optional MT1000A supervisory port has a standard RS-232 DTE interface. The physical interface is a 9-pin female connector, designated CONTROL. Connector wiring is given in Table A-2. Table A-2.
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Appendix A Interface Specifications MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual A.5 Power Connectors The power connector used for the AC/DC power supply is a standard square 3-prong female connector. For information on the DC power connector, refer to the two supplements at the end of this manual: DC Power Supply Connection - Terminal Block Connector Supplement and the DC Power Supply Connection - AC/DC Adaptor (AD) Plug Supplement.
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Appendix B MT1000A MIBs A MIB (Management Information Base) is a database of managed objects. The MIB contains the data regarding the network elements being controlled and monitored. Each characteristic of the element to manage is defined as an object in the MIB. The MIB is a hierarchical tree structure that acts as the repository for defined objects.
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Appendix B MT1000A MIBs MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual...
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Index MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual —F— setting, 4-25 setting timeout, 4-24 factory defaults T1, 5-5 Factory Default menu, 4-21 Local Physical Port Status menu, 4-8 resetting, 4-21 Local Physical Ports Configuration screen, 4-22 features, 1-1 Local Redundancy menu, 4-14 fiber optic Local System Alarms screen, 4-11 connections, 2-2, 2-7...
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MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual Index Remote Device Loops, 4-25, 4-26 —R— Remote Physical Port Status, 4-8 rear panel, 2-6 S/W & File Transfer, 4-27 clearance, 2-2 System Configuration, 4-14 redundancy System Monitoring, 4-4, 4-27 configuring, 4-13 Telnet, 4-19 fiber optic, 1-4 Via TFTP, 4-28 power supply, 1-6 monitoring, 1-6...
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Index MT1000A Installation and Operation Manual setup, 2-1, 2-3 —T— site prerequisites, 2-1 local loopback, 5-5 remote loopback, 5-7 requirements, 2-1 software technical information, 1-7 boot partition, 4-30 Telnet menu, 4-19 downloading, 4-27 temperature, 1-9, 2-2 downloading using X-Modem protocol, 4-29 terminal downloading via TFTP protocol, 4-27 entering the session, 4-2...
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DC Power Supply Connection – Terminal Block Connector Note: Ignore this supplement if the unit is AC-powered. Certain DC-powered units are equipped with a plastic 3-pin VDC-IN power input connector, located on the unit rear panel. Different variations of the connector are shown in Figure 1. All are functionally identical.
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Note: Certain TB plugs are equipped with captive screws for securing the assembled cable’s TB plug to the unit’s VDC-IN connector (C and E types only). To secure the plug, tighten the two screws on the plug into the corresponding holes on the sides of the input connector as shown in Captive Figure 3.