ARGUS 145 Manual Version: 1.
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1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 7 2 Safety Instructions ........................................................................... 11 3 Technical data .................................................................................. 12 4 Operation - a brief guide .................................................................. 13 5 Menu Hierarchy ..............................................................................
10.3 10.4 The ARGUS in Access mode - Router ............................................ 99 The ARGUS on an Ethernet Access ............................................. 102 11 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.8 Tests on an SHDSL Access (optional) ......................................... 105 Setting Up an SHDSL 2-Wire Connection .................................... 107 Setting Up an SHDSL 4-Wire Connection .................................... 111 Setting Up an SHDSL 8-Wire Connection ..............
14.1 14.2 14.3 Starting Several Tests to Run Simultaneously ............................ 160 Switching Between Tests .............................................................. 163 Cancel All ........................................................................................ 163 15 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 Test Results .................................................................................... 164 Start the automatic test .................................................................
L) M) 6 Software Licenses ........................................................................... 240 Index ...............................................................................................
1 Introduction 1 Introduction With all of its options, the ARGUS 145 offers a comprehensive suite of test functions for SHDSL (2-wire and 4-wire), ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ accesses as well as for analog, Uinterface and BRIaccesses. The basic unit is equipped with ADSL2+ / ADSL2 / ADSL test functions; support for other interfaces is optional (for a list of the standard equipment, see the included data sheet).
1 Introduction Displays the upstream/downstream ATM cell errors and - in conjunction with an Alcatel ATU-C - bit error statistics - Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) - Forward Error Correction (FEC) - Header Error Checksum (HEC) - Fast / Interleaved Bit Error - Fast / Interleaved Errored Seconds etc. - Displays the maker of the ATU-C chip.
1 Introduction ISDN Functions (optional): - Protocol recognition and B-channel test After you select the operation mode, the ARGUS will automatically determine the protocol used by the access under test and will then test the availability of the B-channels.
1 Introduction POTS Functions (optional): - POTS (analog) functionality Tests CLIP and other Caller-ID services in accordance with ETS 300 659/778. - Monitoring a POTS line (high-impedance listening-in) - POTS - Voltage and Polarity Measurement - The Access Acceptance Report When the ARGUS is linked to a PC via the USB interface, it is, as an example, possible to create and print a comprehensive test report on the PC.
2 Safety Instructions 2 Safety Instructions ARGUS ISDN-Testers may only be used with the included accessories. Usage of other accessories may lead to erroneous measurements and could even damage the ARGUS and the connected installation. The ARGUS is only to be used in accordance with the instructions in this documentation. Any other usage may result in bodily injury and destruction of the ARGUS.
3 Technical data Regarding the return of old equipment, please contact our Service department. 3 Technical data Dimensions / Weight Inputs / Outputs Height 235 mm, width 97 mm, - RJ-45 for the ISDN interface depth 55 mm - RJ-45 for the 2-wire interface Weight 600 g (without - RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet for Bridge Mode accumulators) and Ethernet - 1 DC jack for an external power supply - USB-B jack USB Client interface - 1 RJ-11 (serial interface) - 2.
4 Operation - a brief guide 4 Operation - a brief guide Receiver inset LEDs LC display Softkeys Return key Confirmation key Cursor keys Shift key Layer 1 measurement Numerical keypad Calling Pickup / Hang up Power / Display backlighting Microphone Power key - Switch the ARGUS ON - To start up again after a power down - To switch on the display backlighting In battery mode to save power, the backlighting will switch off automatically after an adjustable period of time - see Page 210.
4 Operation - a brief guide Return key - The ARGUS will return to the previous display and ignore any entries made at this level, e.g.
4 Operation - a brief guide Connectors at top PWR 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 218). SER.
4 Operation - a brief guide Replacing the accumulators The compartment for the four accumulators (rechargeable batteries) is located on the back of the case. Unscrew the screws to remove the cover of the case and insert the accumulators in accordance with the polarity marking.
5 Menu Hierarchy 5 Menu Hierarchy Switch the ARGUS ON The Accu Servicing menu will now open (see Page 218) The Main Menu, which contains all of the available menus, will open.
5 Menu Hierarchy ADSL ARGUS-ADSL ARGUS Bridge ARGUS Router SHDSL STU-R - ATM STU-C - ATM STU-R - ATM Bridge STU-R - ATM Router STU-R - TDM STU-C - TDM BRI, U- Menu Single tests Bit Error Test BERT start / BERT wait / B-channel Loop Supplementary Services Service tests Automatically / Manually X.31 Test CF Interrogation CF Activation CF - Delete MSN Interrogation Connection display. Time measuring POTS Conn. setup time / Propagation time / Interchan.
5 Menu Hierarchy In Access mode SHDSL STU-R - ATM STU-R - ATM Router IP ping Traceroute HTTP download FTP download FTP upload VPI / VCI scan ATM OAM ping ATM BERT (not for router) IPTV IPTV Scan MDI analysis (only for router) VoIP telephone In Access mode STU-C - ATM VPI / VCI scan ATM OAM ping ATM BERT In Access mode STU-R - ATM Bridge MDI analysis Menu Line - Status ADSL, SHDSL Display the current connection parameters, Can also call up the display by pressing the Menu Test Manager BRI
5 Menu Hierarchy View Menu Test Results Test data to PC Delete All tests to PC The ARGUS displays the saved test results and sends them to the PC. An automatic test sequence can be run on a BRI access. Start Remote end BRI Menu Level Measuring (ISDN only) other TE PO POTS a/b polarity UFeed voltage U Power U Voltage ADSL Polarity Menu L1 status The ARGUS displays the current status of Layer 1. BRI PC/Trace Menu Settings The ARGUS can be configured to suit special requirements.
5 Menu Hierarchy PPTP Server IP address ATM Default VC Multicast VC VPI / VCI Encapsulation VC used VPI / VCI Encapsulation Auto ATM LAN IP mode own IP address IP netmask Gateway IP address DHCP server Start / End address Domain Reservation period DHCP timeout MAC address VLAN VLAN used ID Priority WAN IP mode own IP address IP netmask remote IP address DHCP timeout MAC address VLAN Bonding Auto IMA 1.0 IMA 1.
5 Menu Hierarchy Test parameters 22 IP ping IP address Number of pings Pause Packet size Fragmentation Traceroute IP address Maximum hops Probes Timeout HTTP download Server profile - Server Download filename Upload filename Upload file size, User name Password Qty Profile name FTP download Server profile - Server Download filename Upload filename Upload file size User name Password Qty Profile name FTP upload Server profile - Server Download filename Upload filename Upload file size User name
5 Menu Hierarchy ATM BERT Duration VPI / VCI Bit pattern Error level HRX value Data rate IPTV IPTV profile Type of stream Server Address Multicast address Port Filename IGMP version RTSP type Jitter buffer Limit values Profile name VoIP VoIP profile Objectives SIP Protocol User name Password Call Acceptance Silence detection Jitter buffer Jitter buffer size Codec Profile name IPTV Scan Scan profile Channel selection IGMP Version Max.
5 Menu Hierarchy ISDN L1 permanent? Protocol Alerting mode Clock mode Call parameter Services Call acceptance Voice coding DTMF / Keypad Destination number MSN CUG Index Keypad BERT BERT time Bit patt.
5 Menu Hierarchy X.31 profile X.31 profile ARGUS settings Menu language Packet number TEI LCN packet size Agree packet size Window size Agree window size Throughput Agree throughput Enter user data CUG CUG Index D bit Facilities Profile name LCD contrast Enter date / time PC Interface V.
5 Menu Hierarchy 26 ARGUS 145
6 Start-Up 6 Start-Up Using the included cable connect the ARGUS to the access to be tested and then switch the ARGUS on by pressing the -key. The ARGUS is in largest part operated with the four cursor keys, the confirmation key ✓ , the return key X and the three softkeys. The current assignment of the three softkeys is shown in the lower line of the display. On the following pages, only the softkey's meaning in the respective context is shown enclosed in brackets< >, e.g. < NO>.
6 Start-Up Press Press Press The ARGUS will set the type of access to the one marked with the . If you set the type of access to BRI,U-interface, ADSL or SHDSL 2-wire (4wire), the Access mode menu will open. Select a type of access; the selected type will be marked with a (in the example, ADSL) Return to the previous display without changing to marked type of access Use the cursor keys to select which type of physical access is to be tested. The Access Mode menu will open automatically(see Chapter.
6 Start-Up Initialization phase on a BRI or U-Interface access: Next the ARGUS will setup Layer 1. While it is setting up Layer 1, the L1 LED above the display will blink. If the ARGUS cannot setup Layer 1, it will display the message “No Net”. As soon as Layer 1 is successfully setup, LED L1 Sync will light continuously. When the ARGUS is operated on a U -interface access, it can take up to 2.5 minutes to activate Layer 1. Once Layer 2 has been setup, the “L2 Rx/Tx” LED will light.
6 Start-Up ARGUS State display Status display on a BRI access The ARGUS displays the following: - Access type (e.g.
6 Start-Up ARGUS State display on an ADSL access The ARGUS displays the following: - Access mode (e.g. ARGUS ADSL) - Profile used (see Page 179) - ADSL mode - Access interface's DC voltage Setup an ADSL connection (see Page 179)
6 Start-Up ARGUS - Main menu For clarity, all of the available “actions” (commands) are logically organised in menus. All of the menus, which are available for the type of access under test, are listed in the Main menu. Example - on an ADSL access: The display currently shows the top line of the list. Marked menu Using the cursor keys, you can scroll down. Press to have the ARGUS open the menu marked with the . Press to select a menu. The selected menu will be marked in the display with a .
7 Setting the Type of Access 7 Setting the Type of Access If the parameters displayed at power on are not accepted, the Access menu will open automatically. The Access menu can, however, be opened from the Main menu at any time. In the Access menu, select the type of physical access to which the ARGUS will be connected. When the ARGUS is restarted, the settings used last will be suggested as the default.
7 Setting the Type of Access 7.1 RC Measurements In a copper line test, the ARGUS will measure the line’s resistance (loop) and capacitance (open). Use the included cable to connect the ARGUS (Line jack) to the test points. Switch the ARGUS on. The line must be voltage-free (out of service) for the RC measurement! Open the Main menu and select the Access menu. Select RC Measurements The ARGUS will first determine the resistance.
7 Setting the Type of Access The ARGUS displays the capacitance. The resistance is out of the range of the ARGUS (greater than 20 kOhm). The line is open. increase the line-specific capacitance (max. value of 55 pF/m) decrease the line-specific capacitance (max.
8 Selecting the Access mode 8 Selecting the Access mode The Access mode menu is not selectable from the Main menu. It opens automatically once the physical access has been selected in the Access menu. Using the cursor keys, select the type of access (e.g. ARGUS-ADSL). Confirm the Access mode. The ARGUS will open the State display. 8.1 Operation on a BRI or U-interface access 8.1.
8 Selecting the Access mode 8.2 Leased Lines on an ISDN Access Besides dial-up connections to any subscriber, ISDN also supports the use of permanent circuits switched to a specific remote location (leased lines). These leased lines (permanent circuits) are available after setting up Layer 1, in other words after synchronizing both terminals by exchanging HDLC-frames. The location where the clock is generated can be selected (see Page 199).
8 Selecting the Access mode 8.2.2 BERT on leased lines (permanent circuits) A number of variations are possible in testing permanent circuits with the bit error rate test. In the simplest case, a B-channel loop will be set up at the remote end. After the channel to be tested (B-channel or Dchannel) is selected, the ARGUS will send the test pattern, receive it back and evaluate it accordingly.
8 Selecting the Access mode 8.2.3 Loopbox with a leased line On a permanent circuit, the ARGUS can be configured as a loopbox. It will loop either one B-channel (Channel selection: Bchannel) or both B-channels and the D-channel (Channel selection: All framed). Select a channel The ARGUS will display the channel used and the amount of time (in h:min:sec) that the Loopbox has been active (see Page 137). Activate loopbox to deactivate the loopbox. 8.2.
8 Selecting the Access mode 8.2.5 Monitor The ARGUS monitors all of the D-channel signals on the BRI access and sends these D-channel signals over the serial interface or via the USB interface (see Page 210) to a PC which must be running ARGUS WINplus or WINAnalyse. Neither the S-Bus nor Layer 1 are influenced. ARGUS State display The ARGUS displays the level evaluation for the NT side.
8 Selecting the Access mode During D-Channel Monitoring, the ARGUS will search all of the D-channels signals sent for a SETUP. If a SETUP is detected, the softkey will be displayed. Display the call parameters of the last SETUP received. The ARGUS displays the call direction (Net -> User), the channel used (in the example, B01), the service (in the example. Speech), the own number (in the example, 61) and the destination number (in the example, 33).
8 Selecting the Access mode It is possible to passively listen-in on the network-side, the terminal-side or both sides. B-channel select Select the B-channel (with the cursor keys) Listening-in to stop listening-in. The ARGUS will return to the Main menu.
9 Operation on a POTS access 9 Operation on a POTS access 9.1 The ARGUS as a POTS terminal In the Main menu, open the Access menu The Argus behaves like a POTS (analog) terminal. ARGUS 145 Call setup
9 Operation on a POTS access 9.1.1 Connection display. Outgoing Calls The ARGUS sets up a connection to another terminal. If the terminal is a telephone, the handset integrated in the ARGUS can be used to hold a conversation. ARGUS - State display Setup the connection (Alternatively: Open Single Tests in the Main menu and select Connection) Enter the number on the keypad. Each of the number's digits will be dialed individually. The ARGUS will display the number dialed.
9 Operation on a POTS access Incoming Call The ARGUS signals an incoming call both audibly and on the display. If the access supports CLIP, the ARGUS will display the number of the caller (Page 204). To take the call.
9 Operation on a POTS access 9.2 POTS Monitoring Essentially, the POTS (analog) monitor provides a high impedance tap that does not influence the interface. You can listen to the line with the integrated handset without having the ARGUS send on the interface. In the Main menu, open the Access menu The ARGUS displays the voltage level on the line when it is “on hook” (not busy).
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses The ARGUS supports a variety of access types. Depending on the access mode selected (and the protocol), the ARGUS support the following ADSL tests: Access Mode Tests ARGUS ADSL (PC + modem replacement mode) Connection of the ARGUS directly to the ADSL access (before or after the splitter). The ARGUS replaces both the modem and the PC.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Downstream Upstream PC-LAN DSLAM DSL Modem ATM Switch ATMoSTM1 7 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FTP Edge Router 3 HTTP 4 ADSL Ethernet Server ATMoSTM1 2 IPTV 5 VoIP 6 Set up of an ADSL connection ATM ping, VPI/ VCI scan FTP download, FTP upload IP ping, Traceroute, HTTP download IPTV VoIP telephony Bridge mode, Router mode We must point out that the individual ADSL tests record and store data (e.g. in tracing IP data).
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Operation on an ADSL access (Access mode: ARGUS-ADSL) Numeric key 0 ARGUS Status display Numeric key 1 Show the “Function assignment” on the ARGUS display Numeric key 2 Start a VPI/VCI scan Numeric key 3 Start a Ping test Numeric key 4 Traceroute Numeric key 5 Start HTTP download Numeric key 7 Start FTP download Numeric key 8 The ARGUS will open the PC/Trace Configuration menu Numeric key 9 Start ATM BERT Display the Line status Start VoIP telep
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10.1 The ARGUS in the ARGUS-ADSL Access Mode Using the ADSL 2-wire connection cable, 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. Use only the cables included in the package.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10.1.1 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 ADSL connection parameters and saves them in the internal memory after the connection is cleared down if desired. Parameter settings: When setting up the connection, the ARGUS uses the parameters saved in the DSL profile. (see Page 179).
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses The ARGUS will use the parameters in the current profile when setting up the ADSL connection. In the display, the currently active profile is indicated by the (in the example, Profile 1). Cursor keys Select the profile Edit the marked profile. The parameters of the selected profile can now be edited to suit the respective test situation. (see Page 179). The ARGUS will load the selected profile - the one indicated by the .
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Connection successfully setup Once the connection has been setup (“L1/Sync” LED on constantly), the ARGUS will determine and display the ADSL connection parameters.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses ARGUS – State display The ARGUS displays the duration of the ADSL connection that has been set up. The ARGUS will open the configuration menu for the current profile (in the example, Profile 1); the ADSL line parameters (e.g. the ADSL mode) are write-protected.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Press to reset all of the error counters (FEC, CRC, HEC, ATM Cells/sec and ATM Cell count) to zero. ADSL Connection Parameters Rated value comparison The rated value, which was set for the bit rate, is compared with the rate actually achieved (see Page 181) ATM The actual useable ATM datarate in kBit/s. Attainable ATM This is the theoretically attainable ATM data rate in kBit/ s.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses HEC (Header Error Checksum) The HEC shows the number of ATM cells with bad header checksums. 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. ATM Cells /sec Counter for the sent (Tx) and received (Rx) ATM cells per second ATM net in kb/s The net data rate of the ATM cells calculated as ATM cells/sec.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10.1.2 Clearing Down an ADSL Connection ARGUS - State display Clear down the ADSL connection Storing the result Saving as: AMP_5 Store the result The ARGUS saves the parameters together with the trace data in the first available record number in the memory; a name can be assigned to the record (see Page 57). The record name is entered using the numeric keypad (default: AMP_1, AMP_2....
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10.1.3 IPping In the Ping test, the ARGUS checks whether it is possible to setup a connection to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) via the DSLAM and ATM network: The ARGUS sends a test packet to a predefined IP address (remote site) and then waits for a packet in reply. Based on the received packet, it is possible to evaluate the ATM network availability and delay. It is also possible to determine the network's maximum data packet size.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Protocol dependent parameters Protocol PPPoE / PPPoA Line parameters ATM - VPI / VCI - Encapsulation IPoA / EoA (or IPoE) ATM - VPI / VCI - Encapsulation PPP - User name - Password ADSL mode ADSL mode WAN - IP mode (Static IP) - own IP address - IP network mask - remote IP address DNS server - DNS Server 1 - DNS Server 2 Starting a Ping test: Set up an ADSL connection
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses If you change the user name, you must enter the password again (see Page 183 The password entered here, it will only be placed in temporary storage; the profile itself is not modified. The ARGUS displays the IP address stored in the profile. Select the IP address to use for the Ping; the default address is marked with an . Opens the IP address for editing.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 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 Faulty packets received Minimum packet round-trip delay Maximum packet round-trip delay Average packet round-trip delay Depending on the access mode and protocol, the ARGUS will display the WAN, PPP, ATM or LAN statistics.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Ping test – Error messages If an error occurs, the ARGUS will stop the test and display an error message. Depending on the access mode and protocol, the ARGUS will display the LAN, WAN, PPP or ATM statistics. Depending on the access mode and protocol, the ARGUS will display the WAN, PPP or (optionally) the ATM or LAN statistics. Start a new Ping test For a description of the error messages, please see the appendix.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10.1.4 Traceroute test In a Traceroute test, the ARGUS sends a test packet and then displays a list of all of the network nodes (hops) and their response times on the way to the destination address. This information can then be used to precisely locate delays in the network.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Starting a Traceroute test Set up an ADSL connection
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses After the test is done, the ARGUS will display all of the hops and their average response time (calculated for all of the probes). In this example: 1. hop (1 -av) with an average response time of 0.021sec and the IP address 192.168.0.1. Close the display showing the results Depending on the access mode and protocol, the ARGUS will display the WAN, PPP, ATM or LAN statistics.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10.1.5 HTTP download In the HTTP download test, the ARGUS will attempt to download data from a web site or file (the user data of the IP packet). The ARGUS will display the current net download rate and once the test is over the average speed (in the case of multiple download attempts).
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses If an alias www address is entered as the "Source" address, the ARGUS will "only" download the one HTML page during the HTML download test. The ARGUS does not evaluate the HTML code, so any link to a “true” www address will be ignored. In this case, the ARGUS will not display an error message since the “Source” address specified will have been loaded without error.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses HTTP download test - starting Set up an ADSL connection The profile with the required line parameters is selected before setting up an ADSL connection (see Page 51). The ARGUS returns to the Main menu.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses HTTP download test During the test, the display shows: In the example, the first download of a total of three attempts (1/3) is shown. 13% of the data has already been downloaded. The current net download rate is 20 kBits per second. Thus far 105.21 kBytes of the total of 800.50 kBytes have been downloaded. The ARGUS also displays how much time has elapsed since the download began (in h:min:sec,msec) and how much longer it will take to complete the download.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10.1.6 FTP download In the FTP download test, the ARGUS will attempt to download the data of a file (the user data of the IP packet). The ARGUS will display the current net download rate and once the test is over the net average speed (in the case of multiple download attempts). The following parameters (which are stored in the profile, see Page 190) are required for the FTP download test: (If an ADSL connection is currently set up, the connection parameters (e.g.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Start FTP download Set up an ADSL connection
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses or Display the ADSL connection parameters, trace data, bit distribution and signal-tonoise ratio for each tone. Cancel the test. FTP download - results Once the test is over, the ARGUS will display the results: the achieved average transfer rate of all the downloads (e.g. 520.25 kbit/s) the size of the downloaded file the average time needed for a download Close the display showing the results
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10.1.7 FTP upload In the FTP upload test, the ARGUS sends the data (the user data in the IP packet) in a file to a server. The Argus will display the current net upload rate and once the test is over the net average speed (in the case of multiple upload attempts). The following parameters (which are stored in the profile, see Page 190) are required for the FTP download test: (If an ADSL connection is currently set up, the connection parameters (e.g.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Start FTP upload Set up an ADSL connection
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses - remaining transfer time (sending) or Display the ADSL connection parameters, trace data, bit distribution and signal-tonoise ratio for each tone. Depending on the access mode and protocol, the ARGUS will display the WAN, PPP, ATM or LAN statistics. Cancel the test.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10.1.8 VPI/VCI Scan In a VPI/VCI scan, the ARGUS checks which VPI/ VCI combinations are active on the access under test: The ARGUS will send a test packet for each of the possible VPI / VCI combinations and wait for a packet in response. The following parameters (which are stored in the profile, see Page 190) are required for the test: (The profile can be opened – to view and edit – from the ARGUS State display by pressing < EDIT> or via the Configuration menu.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Starting a VPI/VCI scan Set up an ADSL connection 10.1.9 When setting up the connection (see Page 51), select the profile that also contains the parameters required for the VPI/VCI scan.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10.1.9. ATM OAM Ping In the ATM OAM ping test, the ARGUS checks the availability of individual ATM network nodes or an ATM subnet. The following parameters (which are stored in the profile, see Page 190) are required for the test: (The profile can be opened – to view and edit – from the ARGUS State display by pressing < EDIT> or via the Configuration menu.) If a connection is currently set up, the ADSL connection parameters (e.g.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Start ATM OAM ping Set up an ADSL connection
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Display the ADSL connection parameters, trace data, bit distribution and signal-tonoise ratio for each tone.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10.1.10 ATM BERT (optional) The ATM BERT (Bit Error Rate Test) is used to check the transmission quality of the ADSL line. In an ATM BERT, the ARGUS sets up an ADSL connection and sends a selectable bit pattern via a virtual ATM channel that must be looped at the remote end. The ARGUS compares the data received with the data known to have been sent.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses ATM BERT The ATM BERT will start automatically. During the test, the display shows: Bit errors Synchronicity of the bit pattern sync.time: how long the ARGUS has been synchronised to the bit pattern LOS counter generate an artificial bit error display the ATM statistics 0-Key Restarts the BERT. The test time and number of bit errors will be reset.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10.1.11 IPTV (optional) The ARGUS requests a stream from a server (Depending on the type of access, the ARGUS will substitute for a settop-box (STB) or modem and STB) and checks the regularity of the incoming packets, the loss of packets and the programme's switch on or switchover time.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Start IPTV Test Set up an ADSL connection
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Display of the current values (e.g. Curr. PCR Jitter) and the maximum values measured (e.g. Max.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10.1.12 IPTV Scan (optional) The ARGUS will check the availability of the TV broadcaster. The ARGUS will also show the switchover time between the TV broadcasters. The user can individually configure three “Scan Profiles” for use with the IPTV Scan (see Page 192): The profile can be opened – to view and edit – from the ARGUS State display by pressing or via the Configuration menu. If a connection is currently set up, the ADSL connection parameters (e.g.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Start the IPTV Scan Set up an ADSL connection The profile with the required line parameters is selected before setting up an ADSL connection (see Page 51).
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Display of the minimum, the maximum and the average switchover time. Close the display showing the results 88 Depending on the access mode and protocol, the ARGUS will display the WAN, PPP, ATM or LAN statistics. Display the ADSL connection parameters, trace data, bit distribution and signal-tonoise ratio for each tone.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10.1.13 VoIP telephony (optional) The ARGUS acts as a VoIP terminal with which a telephone (voice) call can be set up. The ARGUS uses the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) as the signaling protocol for VoIP. VoIP calls can be set up with or without a registrar or proxy.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Start VoIP telephony The profile with the required line parameters is selected before setting up an ADSL connection (see Page 51). Set up an ADSL connection
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses or or Depending on the access mode and protocol, the ARGUS will display the WAN, PPP, ATM or LAN statistics. Display the ADSL connection parameters, trace data, bit distribution and signal-tonoise ratio for each tone. The ARGUS displays the destination address stored in the first memory location in the VoIP profile. There are a total of ten memory locations available for destination addresses.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Display of the other VoIP results: - Packet statistics, e.g. jitter, packets lost, etc. Return to the previous display The ARGUS will display the codecs available at the other end.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10.2 The ARGUS in the ARGUS-Bridge Access Mode The ARGUS is connected to the PC with the (x-crossed) Ethernet cable and to the ADSL access with the black DSL cable. In Bridge mode, the ARGUS acts like an ADSL modem, i.e. the ARGUS passively passes all packets from the Ethernet side to the ADSL access (and vice versa). In this case, the PC is responsible for setting up the connection.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Set up an ADSL connection - ATM parameters - ATM VPI / VCI Encapsulation (Page 184) Bridge mode active! Switch to alternative display of the ARGUS State display or
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10.2.2 MDI analysis The ARGUS analyses a UDP/RTP data stream in the passive Bridge or Router mode and determines the MDI (Media Delivery Index) in accordance with RFC 4445 and displays the Media Loss Rate and the Delay Factor.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses View and edit parameters if necessary Mode Automatically search for a channel with a data stream or manually enter a channel with a data stream Scan time Duration of the automatic search Multicast IP The Multicast IP of the channel to be tested Port The port number of the channel to be tested Use IP Header Specify whether the IP Header should be used.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses During the MDI Analysis, the display shows: - Test duration in hours:minutes:seconds - Delay Factor (DF) in milliseconds - Media Loss Rate (MLR) (number of lost or out-of-order data packets per second) - Packet loss (PLR) in percent - Evaluation with OK or FAIL dependent on the MDI limit values set (see Page 195) Switch the display to show the - Duration of the MDI analysis - Delay Factor in msec and Media Loss Rate per second - Packet loss (PLR) in percent - Num
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Test results Display: MDI Analysis duration in hours:minutes:seconds - IP address of the channel with the analysed data stream - The channel’s port number Display additional results Display of the delay factor: the minimum or maximum delay factor that occurred and the average value of the delay factor.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10.3 The ARGUS in Access mode - Router The ARGUS is connected to the PC with the (x-crossed) Ethernet cable and to the ADSL access with the black DSL cable. In Router mode, the ARGUS replaces not only the modem but also the router. In this case, several PCs (connected via a hub/switch) can access the connection to a network operator.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Setting the ARGUS-Router Access Mode The ARGUS in its Main menu The ADSL connection is not yet set up.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Tests with Router Mode Active The following tests can be performed: Select test Start test ARGUS 145 IP ping Performing (see Page 58) Traceroute Performing (see Page 63) HTTP download Performing (see Page 66) FTP download Performing (see Page 70) FTP upload Performing (see Page 73) IPTV Performing (see Page 83) IPTV Scan Performing (see Page 86) MDI analysis Performing (see Page 95) VoIP telephone Performing (see Page 89) 101
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 10.4 The ARGUS on an Ethernet Access In this case, the ARGUS serves as a replacement for the PC and is connected to the ADSL modem's Ethernet interface with the (blue) Ethernet cable.
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Connection to a PPTP router/modem: blue Ethernet cable Ethernet LAN jack PPTP (Router)/ Modem PPTP ADSL PPPoA ADSL Access Parameter settings in the profile: - Protocol: PPTP - PPTP: IP address of the PPTP modem - PPP: User name and password Connection to PC via IP gray Ethernet cable (crossover) Ethernet LAN jack IP PC Parameter settings in the profile: - Protocol: IP - LAN: IP mode, own IP address (Static IP), IP netmask (Static IP), gateway IP
10 Tests on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Connection to IP network PC IP LAN jack IP IP network Ethernet Hub/Switch blue Ethernet cable IP IP PC Parameter settings in the profile: - Protocol: IP - LAN: IP mode, own IP address (Static IP), IP netmask (Static IP), gateway IP (Static IP) - DNS Server: DNS Server 1, DNS Server 2 Selecting Ethernet access The ARGUS - Main menu ARGUS State display Tests in Ethernet mode The following tests can be performed: IP ping Performing (see Page 58) Se
11 Tests on an SHDSL Access (optional) 11 Tests on an SHDSL Access (optional) The ARGUS supports a variety of access types. Depending on the access mode selected and the protocol, the following single tests are supported: Access Mode Single Tests STU-R - ATM - Connection parameters The ARGUS simulates the customer side of the SHDSL - IP ping connection (Remote) and evaluates the ATM data.
11 Tests on an SHDSL Access (optional) STU-R - ATM Router The ARGUS simulates the customer side of the connection and evaluates the ATM data. In Router mode, the ARGUS replaces both the modem and the router. In this case, several PCs can access the connection to the network provider (see Page 99).
11 Tests on an SHDSL Access (optional) 11.1 Setting Up an SHDSL 2-Wire Connection The ARGUS is connected directly to the SHDSL access via the SHDSL 2-wire connection cable. The ARGUS will set up an SHDSL connection and determine all of the relevant SHDSL connection parameters. The ARGUS displays the connection parameters and saves them in the internal memory after the connection is cleared down if desired.
11 Tests on an SHDSL Access (optional) The ARGUS will load the selected profile - the one indicated by the - and return to the ARGUS State display. The symbol used to mark the currently active profile will now appear in front of this profile. The ARGUS displays the access mode, the profile used, the SHDSL mode and the voltage on the SHDSL line. The hardware will first be initialized and then the ARGUS will synchronize with the other end (the “L1/ Sync” LED will flash).
11 Tests on an SHDSL Access (optional) Display showing parameters the SHDSL connection The ARGUS displays the SHDSL line's connection parameters for both the remote end (R) and the central office end (C) (see "SHDSL Transmission Line" in the illustration below) as well as for each SHDSL line segment (see "SHDSL Segment" in the illustration below). The parameter “EOC usage” must be set to “on” (see Page 182).
11 Tests on an SHDSL Access (optional) Network side = N Customer side = C Intermediate repeaters 1 to a maximum of 8 STU-R N C N SHDSL Segment C N C SHDSL Segment STU-C N C SHDSL Segment SHDSL Transmission Line SHDSL Connection Parameters Signal-to-noise ratio in dB SNR Margin The SNR margin is a measure of how much additional noise the transmission can withstand and still achieve a BER (Bit Error Rate) of 10-7.
11 Tests on an SHDSL Access (optional) 11.2 Setting Up an SHDSL 4-Wire Connection The ARGUS is connected directly to the SHDSL access via the SHDSL 4-wire connection cable. The ARGUS will set up an SHDSL connection and determine all of the relevant SHDSL connection parameters for two wire pairs (Line 1 and Line 2). The ARGUS displays the connection parameters and saves them in the internal memory after the connection is cleared down if desired.
11 Tests on an SHDSL Access (optional) Edit the marked profile. The parameters of the selected profile can now be edited to suit the respective test situation. (see Page 179). The ARGUS will load the selected profile - the one indicated by the - and return to the ARGUS State display. The symbol used to mark the currently active profile will now appear in front of this profile. The ARGUS displays the access mode, the profile used and the SHDSL mode.
11 Tests on an SHDSL Access (optional) The ARGUS displays the bitrate and the voltage on Line 2 plus (if you press ) the connection parameters for Line 2. The ARGUS displays the connection parameters (for Line 1 – “L1/2” and for Line 2 – “L2/2”) for both the remote end (R) and the central office end (C) (see "SHDSL Transmission Line" in the illustration on Page 110) as well as for each SHDSL line segment (see "SHDSL Segment" in the illustration on Page 110).
11 Tests on an SHDSL Access (optional) 11.3 Setting Up an SHDSL 8-Wire Connection The ARGUS is connected directly to the SHDSL access via the SHDSL 8-wire connection cable. The ARGUS will set up an SHDSL connection and determine all of the relevant SHDSL connection parameters for all four wire pairs. The ARGUS displays the connection parameters and saves them in the internal memory after the connection is cleared down if desired.
11 Tests on an SHDSL Access (optional) The ARGUS first displays the data rate and the voltage on Line 1 as well as the wire pair used (see Page 182). right softkey (in the example ) The ARGUS will scroll through the 4 lines and display the bitrate and voltage on the corresponding line as well as the associated connection parameters (with ).
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11 Tests on an SHDSL Access (optional) - IPTV For more information, see Page 83 - IPTV Scan For more information, see Page 86 - MDI analysis For more information, see Page 95 - VoIP telephony For more information, see Page 89 11.
11 Tests on an SHDSL Access (optional) 11.8 Clearing Down an SHDSL Connection Clear down an SHDSL connection Save the result? Prompt whether the results should be saved. Store the result The ARGUS saves the connection parameters in the first available record number in memory; a name can be assigned to the record (see Page 164). The record name is entered using the numeric keypad (default: AMP_1, AMP_2....
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 12 Tests on an ISDN Access Using the number keypad to start a function on a BRI access: Using the numeric keys, you can start important ARGUS functions directly, regardless of the currently active menu level.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 12.1 Test the Supplementary Services The ARGUS checks whether the ISDN access under test supports supplementary services in 1TR6 or DSS1 protocol. 12.1.1 Suppl.serv.test for the 1TR6 protocol The ARGUS in its Main menu Start the test The test results are displayed automatically: + = - = suppl. service supported suppl. service not supported to scroll through the results. The ARGUS returns to the Single tests menu.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 12.1.2 Suppl.service interrogation in DSS1 Enter own number Select service Select a B-channel Select test Use the keypad to enter the "Own number" or select it (the number of the access under test) from the speeddialing memory (see Page 211). The ARGUS will test the availability of the supplementary service (in part by placing a call to itself). Using the cursor keys, select the service which should be used for the supplementary services test.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access CLIP The ARGUS checks, one after the other, whether the 4 supplementary services CLIP, CLIR, COLP and COLR are supported. To do so, the ARGUS (CLIP, CLIR, COLP, COLR) will set up as many as three calls to itself.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access CCBS Will the access under test automatically recall a remote subscriber, if the number called was busy? CCNR Will the access under test automatically recall a remote subscriber if the call was not answered? MCID Does the access tested allow identification of malicious callers (call tracing)? 3PTY Does the access under test support a three-party conference call? For this test, you need the assistance of a remote subscriber, whose call number must be entered.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access Supplementary Services Tests – Error messages If an error occurs during the Supplementary Services Tests or if it is not possible to set up a call, the ARGUS will display the corresponding error code. Example: The error code 28 belongs to the error class "wrong or invalid number".
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 12.2 Service test The ARGUS checks, which of the following services are supported by the access under test: Service Displayed Name Language Language Unrestricted Digital Information DFU 64 kBit 3.1 kHz Audio 3.1 kHz audio 7 kHz Audio 7 kHz audio Unrestricted Digital Information with tones / display UDI-TA Telephony Tel.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access ARGUS in the Single tests menu Enter own number Enter the number of the access under test Service test starts There are PBXs that use separate call numbers for incoming and outgoing calls. In this case, for the Service tests, you can enter a “remote” call number that does not match the “own” number that is stored in the ARGUS. If the Service check should extend outside of the local exchange, it is possible to perform the Service check in an end-to-end mode.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access Interpreting the test results: Display Explanation ++ The self call functions OK or the remote end can take the call for this service +- The call was sent successfully, however, it was rejected at the remote end due to a lack of authorization. (Error class D in a B-channel message e.g.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 12.3 Bit error test The bit error rate test (BERT = Bit Error Rate Test) serves to check the transmission quality of the access circuit. As a rule, the network operator will guarantee an average error rate of 1 x 10-7, in other words in long-term operation 1 bit error in 10 million transmitted bits. A higher bit error rate will be especially noticeable in transmitting data.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 2. BERT end-to-end This test requires a waiting remote tester such as an ARGUS in the BERT wait mode (see Page 135). A bit pattern is sent to this tester. Independent of the received bit pattern, the remote tester uses the same algorithm to generate a bit-pattern that it sends back. Therefore, both directions are tested independently.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 12.3.1 Start BERT The following parameters are required for the BERT: BERT time (default duration: 1 minute) Error level If the bit error rate exceeds this limit, the ARGUS will display the test result NO. If the bit error rate is less than this limit, the ARGUS will display an OK (default setting = 10-5) HRX value Hypothetical reference connection, see the ITU-T G.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access After the ARGUS has set up the connection and synchronised the send and receive directions, it will display the bit pattern, the B-channel used (e.g. B1), the synchronicity of the bit pattern (synchronous or asynchronous), the sync time in h:min:sec (time in which the ARGUS can sync to the bit pattern) Sync.time in h:min:sec (the period of time that the ARGUS has been synchronised) the LOS counter and the number of bit errors that have occurred.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access After the test time is over, the ARGUS will display the cause and the location which initiated the disconnect. If the test ran normally, the ARGUS will display “active clearing” on this line. The test results display: The evaluation of the results depends on the error threshold (OK). Transferred data (e.g. 3752kb, k=1000·bits), sync time and no. of LOS (LOS counter) abs. err. - number of bit errors (e.g. 10), rel. errors - The bit error rate (e.g. 9.7E-07 = 9.7·10-7 = 0.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access DM Degraded Minutes: The number of minutes in which the bit error rate is >10-6. In one minute, 3,840,000 bits are transferred, thus a BER = 10-6 corresponds to 3.84 bit errors (3 errors = NO (no degraded minutes), 4 errors = OK (Degraded Minutes). LOS Loss of Synchronisation: Synchronization is lost at an error rate > or = 20% within a second. The absolute number of synchronization losses will be shown.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 12.3.2 BERT - saving The ARGUS can store the results of several BERTs. The ARGUS saves the results together with the date, time and call number of the access under test (if this number has been entered as the "own" number in the speed-dialing memory) under the next free record number (see Page 164). If all of the records are used, the ARGUS will return to the Autom. Test dialog and request permission to overwrite the oldest test results.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 12.3.3 Displaying the Saved BERT Results: The ARGUS in its Main menu Use the cursor keys to select the record with the saved BERT results (in the example: Record 1 with the access number 0235190700) ARGUS State display The ARGUS will first display the status of the access under test. Display of the results ARGUS 145 Display of the saved results (see Page 169).
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 12.3.4 Bert wait In “BERT wait” mode, the ARGUS will wait for the BERT at the remote end which is necessary for an end-to-end test: ARGUS in the Single tests menu Activate “BERT wait” The ARGUS first waits for a call and then sets up the connection. During the connection, the received bit pattern will be evaluated and an additional independent bit pattern will be sent.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 12.3.5 B-channel loop “B-channel loop” mode is required in order to run a bit error test using a loopbox (an ARGUS is the loopbox) at the remote end as well as to test leased lines. ARGUS in the Single tests menu Activate the B-channel Loop The ARGUS will wait for a call. Any incoming call (regardless of the service) will be taken immediately.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 138 ARGUS 145
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 12.4 X.31 Test The ARGUS will either perform a “Manual X.31 Test” or an “Automatic X.31 Test”: In the case of an automatic test, the ARGUS will first set up the D-channel connection and then begin setting up the X.31 connection. Afterwards, the ARGUS will automatically clear the connection and display the results. In the case of a manual test, the ARGUS will set up a D-channel connection and an X.31 connection.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access ARGUS iSingle tests menu Press EDIT to open the menu for editing the profile (see Page 206). Start the test X.31 test running The test can take up to 4 minutes (a rotating bar will be displayed). Beginning on the left, the ARGUS will display the TEI currently being tested followed by the one previously tested and its result: + = X.31 is available for this TEI - = X.31 is not available for this TEI After the test is completed, the ARGUS will show whether the X.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 2) B-channel case A (optional) For this X.31 test variant, the ARGUS requires the entry of a call number for the D-channel connection, a B-channel and the X.31 number; The ARGUS will use the number saved in profile as the default value (see Page 206) and the "X.31 test number" from the speeddialling memory (see Page 211). The ARGUS will first set up a D-channel connection and then attempt to set up a X.31 connection on the B-channel.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 3) B-channel case B (optional) This test is identical with the “B chan. case A” test, except that it is not necessary to enter a D-channel call number. The ARGUS will first set up a D-channel connection (via the service) and then attempt to set up a X.31 connection on the B-channel. 12.4.2 Manual X.31 Test There are three possible variants of the Manual X.31 Test: 1) D-channel In this test variant, the ARGUS first requests a TEI, LCN and an X.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access Display or entry of the X.31 number The saved X.31 number (speed-dialing memory) is displayed. It can be edited from the keypad. Set up a X.31 connection The ARGUS will display the LCN, TEI and X.31 number and the negotiated connection parameters. Delete the TEI Press STAT. to display the L1/L2/L3 statistics.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 12.5 CF Interrogation The ARGUS will check whether - for the access under test (BRI with DSS1 or U-Interface optional) - a call diversion has been set up in the exchange. The ARGUS will show the type of diversion (CFU, CFNR or CFB) and the call diversion’s service. The display is limited to a maximum of 10 call diversions for all of the MSNs. The ARGUS will count any additionally set up call diversions. Any call diversion set up in the exchange can be cleared with the ARGUS.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access Abbreviations used for the services and service groups on the display: Basic Service Abbreviation All services All Language Spch UDI 64 kBit UDI Audio 3.1 kHz A3k1H Audio 7 kHz A7kHz Telephony 3.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 12.6 CF - Activation Using the ARGUS, call diversions can be set up in the exchange (BRI or U-Interface). ARGUS iSingle tests menu Select service Using the cursor keys, select the service of the call diversion (e.g. SPch). Select CFx type Using the cursor keys, select the type of call diversion (e.g. CFU). Own number Under "Own number", enter the number which should be diverted.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 12.7 CF - Delete Using the ARGUS, selected call diversions can be deleted/cleared in the exchange (BRI or U-Interface). ARGUS - Single tests menu Select service Using the cursor keys, select the service of the call diversion (e.g. SPch). Select CFx type Using the cursor keys, select the type of call diversion (e.g. CFU). Own number Under "Own number", enter the number which should no longer be diverted.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 12.8 MSN Interrogation On a P-MP access using the DSS1 protocol, the ARGUS will determine the MSNs of the access under test. It will display a maximum of 10 call numbers.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 12.9 Time measurements The ARGUS measures three different times: - Connection set up time - Propagation time of the data and - Transit time differential (interchannel delay) of the data in two B-channels. Time measurements on a BRI or U-Interface access are only possible in TE mode. 12.9.1 Connection set up time The ARGUS places an outgoing call and measures the time between sending the SETUP and receiving the ALERT or CONN.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 12.9.2 Time measurement: B-channel delay The ARGUS places a call to itself (self call) or to a remote loopbox and measures the propagation delay for the data in the selected B-channel. The ARGUS disconnects automatically as soon as the measurement is completed. ARGUS iSingle tests menu Dial the number Enter own number for self calls or remote number for connections to a remote loopbox. Select service Enter the B-channel on the keypad.
12 Tests on an ISDN Access 12.9.3 Time measurement: Interchannel delay The ARGUS establishes two separate connections to a remote loopbox. The loopbox sends the respective B-channel data back on the same channel. The ARGUS measures the propagation delay for the data on each of the B-channels and determines the difference between the two propagation delays (interchannel delay). The ARGUS disconnects automatically as soon as the measurement is completed.
13 Connection 13 Connection 13.1 Setting up an ISDN connection a) The ARGUS can set up a connection for the following services: Service Name in the ARGUS display abbreviation Language Language / Lang Unrestricted digital information DFU 64 kBit/ DFU64 3.1 kHz Audio Tel.analog / Tel. / 3.1 kHz audio 7 kHz Audio 7 kHz audio / 7 kHz Unrestricted Digital Information with tones / display UDI+TA / UDI TA Telephony Tel.ISDN / Tel.
13 Connection 13.1.1 Overlap sending (outgoing call) In overlap sending, the digits entered for the call number are sent individually. ARGUS - Single tests menu The ARGUS will open the Outgo.call Tel. display -Key Select service Enter the B-channel Using the cursor keys select the service that should be used for the connection. Enter the B-channel via the keypad (by default, the ARGUS suggests the last B-channel used). When entering a new B-channel, first press .
13 Connection - Display Advice of charges: If the charges are not given in units, rather directly as currency, the ARGUS will display the current charges in currency. If, in DSS1, the call charges are not provided in accordance with the ETS 300 182 standard, rather in the form of the information element DISPLAY (DSP), the ARGUS will display the DISPLAY message's character string. Note regarding the entry of the call number Separate the extension from the access number with a # (e.g.
13 Connection 13.1.2 En-bloc sending (outgoing call) In en-bloc sending, the ARGUS sends the entire dialing information in one block. The number is dialed from the call number memory (Page 211). i ARGUS Single tests menu Enter the phone number -Key Use the cursor keys to select the number from the speed-dialling memory or reenter the number on the keypad. Delete digit The ARGUS will open the Outgo.call Tel.
13 Connection 13.1.3 Incoming Call (ISDN) An incoming call can be taken at any time even when a test (e.g. BERT) is in process (see “Starting Several Tests to Run Simultaneously” on page 160.). The ARGUS will signal an incoming call with an audible tone and a message on the display. On a P-MP access, you can use the Call acceptance (see “Call Acceptance” on page 200.) function to configure the ARGUS to only signal incoming calls which are addressed to the MSN that corresponds to your own call number.
13 Connection 13.1.4 Redial The ARGUS will set up a call using the last number dialed. In the Single tests menu, select “Connection”. Select “Redial” Select service Enter the B-channel Using the cursor keys select the service that should be used for the connection. Enter the B-channel via the keypad (by default, the last B-channel used will be suggested). When entering a new B-channel, first press . If you enter an *, the ARGUS will choose any B-channel that is free.
13 Connection 13.2 Clearing Down an ISDN Connection or Clear the connection The ARGUS will display the cause (see the table below) of the disconnect (e.g. Normal clearing) and the location where the cause occurred (e.g. subscriber). Use the cursor keys to view additional information (e.g. charges, if available). The following causes are shown in clear text: Cause Display Explanation 255 active clearing User actively initiated the disconnection Length Norm.
13 Connection 13.3 Testing Features via the Keypad This feature is only relevant on a BRI access. Some network operators do not support the standard DSS1 features, rather they expect the user to control the network via so-called keypad command sequences. In these cases, the desired facility is usually activated by entering a series of characters and then sending these characters within a DSS1-specific protocol element. These socalled Keypad-Elements are imbedded in a SETUP message.
14 Test Manager 14 Test Manager The ARGUS can start multiple tests or “connections” on a BRI access simultaneously. As an example, a BERT can be run at the same time that you make a phone call. The individual tests or “connections” use resources. All of the tests that have been started will be administered by the Test Manager. Using the Test Manager you can start new tests, switch between tests running in parallel or terminate all of the tests that are currently running.
14 Test Manager Start the test (in the example, a BERT) The connection still exists For information on running a BERT, seePage 130 An example of Tests The connection was the first started 1/03 B02 There are currently two active connections or tests The connection uses B-channel 2 The ARGUS will open the Connection display. If a test (or connection) is cancelled or cleared, the ARGUS will return to the Test Manager if there is another test (or connection) running in the background.
14 Test Manager Auto. Test 1 No Since the Auto. Test uses all of the resources, no other tests or connections are possible while it is running. BRI level 1 No POTS voltage 1 No Accepting a call while a running test The ARGUS signals an incoming call both audibly and on the display (see Page 152). The incoming call can be accepted without influencing the currently running test. If either the “Bchannel loop” or the “BERT wait” function is active, the call will be accepted automatically.
14 Test Manager 14.2 Switching Between Tests Example: The ARGUS will return to Start the Test Manager Select the test (connection) to which you wish to switch. The ARGUS will return to the point from which the Test Manager was called (e.g. to a test running in parallel). If no other test is running, the ARGUS will, reasonably enough, return to the Main menu. the selected test. 14.
15 Test Results 15 Test Results The ARGUS displays the saved test results. Using the Intec software, WINplus or WINanalyse, the test results can also be saved on a PC. WINplus or WINanalyse can then be used to generate a comprehensive measurement report from these results. The ARGUS saves the test results together with the date and time (from the internal clock of the ARGUS). Additionally, settings such as your own plus a remote call number will also be saved.
15 Test Results Entering the record name: The ARGUS will save the test results in the first free record. This record can be assigned any name (default: AMP_1, AMP_2.... or the call number of the access under test if the number has been entered into the speed-dialling memory, see Page 211). If all of the records have been written, you must manually select a memory location (record). The record name is entered using the numeric keypad.
15 Test Results 15.1 Start the automatic test In this case, the ARGUS executes a test sequence automatically. The required parameters (e.g. measurement time and error level for the BERT see Page 202) should be checked before the automatic test series is begun.
15 Test Results Terminating the test (early): The ARGUS is running an automatic test. Interrupting a test The ARGUS will return to the next higher menu. The ARGUS will terminate the test sequence, any test results already gathered will be lost. Any “old” data stored under this data record number from a prior test will be retained. Skipping individual tests: A single test can be skipped: In this example, the ARGUS is running a Service test. Test interrupted The ARGUS will jump to the next test.
15 Test Results Resuming a test: The ARGUS can resume an interrupted single test: In this example, the ARGUS is running a Service test. Test interrupted The ARGUS repeats the interrupted single test.
15 Test Results 15.2 Display saved results The results of the individual tests performed in the automatic test sequence will be shown on the display in the following order: BRI (S-Bus) or U interface access BRI (S-Bus) or U interface leased line - Status - Status - Level measuring - Level measuring - Service tests - BERT - BERT in an extended call to oneself - Supplementary Services Test (Suppl.serv.test) - X.
15 Test Results 15.3 Sending the Results of a Test to a PC To visualize and archive the test results, the data records can be transferred to the PC via the USB interface using the included cable (connect the cable to the ARGUS “USB” jack). Connect the ARGUS to your PC and start the ARGUS WINplus program. The ARGUS - Main menu Select record Use the cursor keys to select the record. Start Data Transmission to PC 15.
15 Test Results 15.5 Sending the results of all of the tests to a PC The ARGUS will send the saved results of all of the tests to the PC. ARGUS in the Main menu Select record Use the cursor keys to select the record.
16 Level measuring 16 Level measuring 16.1 Level measuring on a BRI access Level measurement – connected line The ARGUS measures the level of the received useful signal. In TE mode, it also measures the phantom feed. The measurement will be updated continuously. The ARGUS in its Main menu Start measurement The ARGUS displays the level of the useful signal (Level), the “Voltage” and the evaluation of the two levels.
16 Level measuring Level measurement other TE The ARGUS will measure the level of a terminal connected in parallel. In this case, the ARGUS is passive. Layer 1 must be activated on the terminal. The ARGUS updates its measurement continuously. The ARGUS in its Main menu The ARGUS displays the level of the useful signal and an evaluation of this level: << Level is too low ARGUS 145 >> Level is too high OK Level is in order (0.75V +20% -33%) i. e. from 0.9 V to 0.
16 Level measuring 16.2 Level Measurement on a U-interface Access 16.2.1 Measurement of the voltage on a U-interface access (optional) ARGUS in its Level measuring menu Start measurement Voltage U U: 95.0V The ARGUS will display the level of the feed voltage. The measurement will be updated continuously. 16.2.2 Measurement of the U-interface under load The ARGUS measures the voltage on the U-interface under various selectable loads and displays the calculated current and power.
16 Level measuring 7 7,98 Approx. 101.8 2) 8 6,88 Approx. 94.6 2) 9 6,13 Approx. 75.0 1) 10 5,46 Approx. 75.0 1) 11 5,0 Approx. 75.0 1) 12 4,55 Approx. 75.0 1) 13 4,21 Approx. 73.9 2) 14 3,90 Approx. 71.2 2) 15 2,72 Approx. 59.
16 Level measuring 16.4 Level measuring on an ADSL access The ARGUS in its Main menu Start measurement The ARGUS will display the polarity of the 2-wire POTS line (red plug "a"; black plug "b") and the voltage level. The measurement will be updated continuously.
17 The L1 Status of a BRI Access 17 The L1 Status of a BRI Access The ARGUS displays the current status of Layer 1: which signal is received from the remote end and which signal the ARGUS sends. The ARGUS in its Main menu The ARGUS displays the status of Layer 1 or of the signal, which is currently being sent (Info 0 .... Info 4). ARGUS 145 to set up Layer 1 (if necessary).
18 Configuration 18 Configuration The ARGUS can be configured to suit your special requirements. The default (factory) settings can be restored by selecting “Reset” (see page 212 Reset). 18.1 PC/Trace 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) online directly to the connected PC. The Remote function is optional. The ARGUS in its Main menu Select Trace mode Confirm the entry Auto PC sync.
18 Configuration 18.2 Configuring Profiles The ARGUS stores all of the parameters for the various ADSL/SHDSL test varieties in the profiles. Up to 10 user-defined profiles can be created. A profile must be selected before an ADSL/SHDSL test is run. Only those parameters which are relevant for the respective test situation will actually be used.
18 Configuration ARGUS in the Main menu The ARGUS will use the parameters in the current profile when setting up the DSL connection. The currently active profile is indicated by the Activating a profile Select the profile The ARGUS will load the selected profile - the one indicated by the and activate it. Enter edit mode to configure the profile Use the cursor keys to select the parameter (e.g. line parameters). Use the cursor keys to select the parameter (e.g. ADSL).
18 Configuration Parameters in the profiles: Parameter Comment Line parameters ADSL This category is comprised of the following ADSL line parameters: ADSL mode Different ADSL modes can be selected depending on the national variant of the ARGUS. The selected ADSL mode must be compatible to ATU-C (network-side). If the ADSL mode “Annex A(B) Auto” is selected, the ARGUS will automatically determine the configuration of the DSLAM ( G.DMT or ANSI) and set itself accordingly.
18 Configuration Power back off Reducing the transmit power of the remote end. The default value is 0dB, i.e. the maximum transmit power. The power can be reduced by a maximum of 30 dB. EOC usage Using the EOC (Embedded Operations Channel) it is possible to transmit additional protocol commands. off: No display of the remote end's performance parameter. on (passive): No display of the remote end's parameter (except for Alcatel).
18 Configuration Protocol: This setting is used to define which protocol should be used by the ARGUS in the ADSL test. PPP: PPP parameter for the Internet connection User name Entry of the user name assigned (by the network operator) Use the keypad to enter the user name.
18 Configuration Delete the character before the cursor VPI / VCI The identifier of the virtual channel in the ATM cells ATM: Default VC or Multicast VC - Virtual Path (Channel) Identifier Encapsulation This sets the encapsulation of the packets to be sent (LLC or VC-MUX). It is possible to use different VPI / VCI combinations at the same time, if you use multiple Multicast VCs (set Use VC = “Yes”) Auto ATM Setting: on or off If you select “on”, the ATM cells will be looped.
18 Configuration VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) Use Specify whether or not VLAN should be used: VLAN: yes or no ID: Identifies the VLAN to which the frame belongs. Every VLAN is assigned a unique number, the VLAN ID. A device, which belongs to the VLAN with the ID=1, can communicate with every other device in the same VLAN, but not with a device in a different VLAN (one with an ID other than 1, i.e. 2, 3, etc.).
18 Configuration Bonding: For SHDSL 8-wire only, bundling of wire pairs: Selection Auto, IMA 1.0 (Inverse Multiplexing over ATM), IMA 1.1 Router: NAT (Network Address Translation) on or off The Router’s NAT service automatically and transparently replaces the address information (e.g. the IP addresses of the LAN network) with other address information (e.g.
18 Configuration Hex data Enter the DHCP Userdef. Option in hexadecimal format For more information, see Page 183 Test parameters IP ping: IP address This is the address of the remote site. The ARGUS can save up to 10 IP addresses. The saved IP addresses are available to all of the profiles.
18 Configuration The ARGUS is displaying the memory location holding the first IP address of a maximum of 10 IP addresses (1/10). Press the cursor keys to scroll to the next IP address. Open the marked IP address to edit it. The address can be entered as an IP address (number) and/or name. Enter the name of the IP address. Enter the name of the IP address.
18 Configuration Packet size This setting determines the size of the test packets. By varying the size, it is possible to determine the maximum data packet size and the relationship between size and response time. Fragmentation This parameter sets the fragmentation: on Depending on the network (or router), test packets may be divided into multiple packets. off Fragmentation is not permitted, i.e. the test packets may be rejected by the network (or router).
18 Configuration Download Filename The name of the file that the ARGUS should retrieve in the download test (HTTP download or FTP download). (When entering a www address alias, please seePage 66) ) For information on the softkeys, see Page 183 Upload Filename The filename under which the data – sent in the FTP upload test – Upload File size Sets the size of the file that the ARGUS will send in the FTP upload User name Entry of the user name for the (FTP / HTTP) server should be saved on the server.
18 Configuration ATM OAM ping: VPI / VCI Entry of the VPI and VCI Number of pings This sets the number of test packets that the ARGUS will send. If you enter "0", the ARGUS will send packets continuously until the ATM Ping test is stopped manually. Timeout This sets the maximum amount of time that the ARGUS will wait for a response from an ATM network node to a test packet (ping) which it sent.
18 Configuration HRX value Set the HRX value (hypothetical reference connection see ITU-T G.821) Using the keypad, you can enter a value ranging from 0 to 100 %. Data rate Sets the data rate To achieve meaningful results, the data rate must be the same as that set in the DSLAM. Default setting: 32 kbit/s IPTV: Up to 3 IPTV profiles can be created. The selected profile will be opened for editing. Type of stream Select the type of stream.
18 Configuration Selection of the TV channels for the IPTV Scan: The ARGUS will first show the selected TV channels, which should be tested using the IPTV Scan (in the example just TV channel IPTV 1 up to a maximum of 10 TV channels) Open the list of available channels. Select a channel. IPTV channel 1 is not shown in the list of channels, since it was already selected as a channel see Channel selection display. < EDIT >: Open selected channel for editing.
18 Configuration Delete the marked channel from the list. Use the channel selection. IGMP Version Entry of the IGMP protocol version Max. Switchover time Enter the switchover (zapping) time: This is the period of time during the test within which the ARGUS must have received the data of the (next) TV channel. If the ARGUS does not receive the data of the TV channel within this period of time, it will consider the test to have failed and will accordingly display “FAIL”. Minimum: 1 sec. 25 sec.
18 Configuration Use IP Header Specify whether the IP Header should be used: yes or no. It is not possible to determine the packet loss (Media Loss Rate) of a data stream, which does not have a RTP header (UDP based only). In this case, it is possible to use the IP header to enable the ARGUS to determine the packet loss, if its ID field has been suitably maintained.
18 Configuration SIP Domain When using an Internet Telephony Service Provider (ITSP), you can enter its domain name here, e.g. sip.voipprovider.de Listen Port The port used for the SIP signaling Use Setting: yes or no. STUN If you do not connect to the Internet directly via the ADSL line but rather via a router, you will need STUN to determine the router’s WAN IP address that is visible to the outside world.
18 Configuration If this is set to “ON”, the ARGUS will not send speech packets when Silence detection there is silence (a break in the speech). This can, however, lead to problems with the assignment of ports if there is a NAT router in the path. Jitter buffer Jitter size Sets whether the size of the jitter buffer is fixed or dynamic. buffer The size of the jitter buffer Codec Preparation of a list of voice codes to be used.
18 Configuration 18.3 Settings: ISDN The operation is the same for all configurations and will be illustrated with a single example: The ARGUS - Main menu Use the cursor keys to select, e.g. . Protocol . Use the cursor keys to select the setting for the protocol (e.g. Automatic). The ARGUS will open the ISDN menu without making any changes to the parameters. The ARGUS saves the setting and returns to the next higher menu.
18 Configuration When using the “Manual” setting, an incoming call must be answered within 20 seconds or it will be lost. Furthermore, you should note that the remote subscriber will not hear a ringing tone. If you select Automatic, the ARGUS will only display the access number without extension or, depending on the configuration of the access in the exchange, it may not display the number called at all. Clock mode This parameter sets where the clock will be generated in the case of a BRI access.
18 Configuration Possible settings: For TON: unknown, international, national, network spec., subscriber, abbreviated. For NP: unknown, ISDN/telephony, data, telex, national stand., private Services Up to three user-specific services (user spec.1 to user spec.3) can entered and saved. For each “user spec. service”, you must enter the three info-elements BC, HLC and LLC in hexadecimal. To do so, use the keypad and the softkey < A . . F > (e.g.
18 Configuration Save Keypad Info ARGUS 145 201
18 Configuration 18.4 Settings: BERT The operation is the same for all configurations and will be illustrated with a single example: The ARGUS - Main menu Use the keypad to enter the duration of the BERT. Delete the digit before the cursor Enter the BERT time The ARGUS will return to the “BERT config.” menu without making any changes. The ARGUS saves the settings and returns to the next higher menu.
18 Configuration to move the cursor right or left. Bit pattern SHDSL Changes the digit before cursor (1 to 0) The default pattern is 215-1. Additionally, it is also possible to enter a 16 bit long pattern of your choice in binary. Error level This is the level used to evaluate whether the BERT had an "acceptable" bit error rate. If the BERT has a bit error rate, which exceeds the error level set, the ARGUS will display a "NO" as the test result.
18 Configuration 18.5 Settings: POTS The operation is the same for all configurations and will be illustrated with a single example: ARGUS iin its Main menu Using the cursor keys, select a setting (e.g. POTS dial mode). Select the dialing mode The ARGUS saves the settings and returns to the next higher menu. Use the cursor keys to select the desired dialling mode (e.g. Pulse mode). The ARGUS will return to the “POTS config.” menu without making any changes.
18 Configuration DTMF parameter Settings for the three parameters Level, Duration and Interval of the DTMF signals generated during POTS (analog) operation. Level Setting the DTMF level: The level can range between -21dB and +12 dB. Use the vertical cursor keys to raise or lower the level by 3dB. Default: 0 dB Duration Setting the DTMF time: The duration of the signal can take a value between 40ms and 1 second (default: 80ms).
18 Configuration 18.6 Settings: X.31 Profile (optional) The ARGUS stores the parameters of all the various X.31 test varieties in the X.31 profiles. Up to three user-defined X.31 profiles can be created. The ARGUS - Main menu Use the cursor keys to select the profile. Edit the selected profile. Use the cursor keys to select, e.g. Packet number. Enter the number of packets Using the keypad, enter the number of packets. The ARGUS will return to the next higher menu without making any changes.
18 Configuration Packet size The size of the data packets (Packet size) Agree size Negotiate with the network side (DCE) an agreement regarding the Packet data packet size (Packet size). If the desired data packet size is larger than the default, this parameter should be set to “on”. Window size Window size of Layer 3 Agree window size Negotiate between the terminal (DTE) and the network (DCE) an Throughput Data throughput in bits per second agreement regarding the window size.
18 Configuration - Entry of the hex data: Select one of the three available memory locations for the hexadecimal data (in this example, the first location 1/3) Enter hex values Save ASCII data Edit the value Use the keypad to enter the hex value. To enter the values A...F, use the softkey (e.g. to enter a C, press the softkey three times). To confirm the entry of the hexadecimal characters A to F, press (the softkey in the middle changes from to ).
18 Configuration 18.7 Settings: ARGUS settings The operation is the same for all configurations and will be illustrated with a single example: ARGUS in the Main menu Using the cursor keys, select a setting (e.g. Menu language). Use the cursor keys to select desired language (e.g. German). Menu language select The ARGUS saves the setting and returns to the next higher menu. The ARGUS will return to the “Device settings” menu without making any changes.
18 Configuration Enter time date / Entry of the date and time (initialisation of the internal clock) via the keypad. Use the vertical cursor keys to scroll to the next line in the display. The entered time will be continuously updated by the ARGUS’s real time clock as long as the power is not switched off. When the power is switched off (the ARGUS switched off without accumulators), the clock will run a few more weeks on its internal supply.
18 Configuration 18.8 Saving Call Numbers Ten call numbers with a maximum of 24-places can be entered in the speed-dialing memory. The first speed-dial number must be the own call number of the access under test (this is especially important for the automatic Service check). You can save remote call numbers in the memory locations “Remote No.1 – 8”. In the X.31 test number memory location, the ARGUS expects the entry of the X.25 access number for the X.31 test (see Page 139).
18 Configuration If the “# “ is at the end of a number, when the number is later dialed it will be done without CGPN or OAD. This is important for some PBXs. 18.9 Reset The ARGUS will reset all of the parameters to their default values. A reset deletes the speed-dialing memory with the call numbers, PPP user name, PPP password, IP addresses, Download addresses, profile settings (VoIP, IPTV etc.) and all of the test results saved in the ARGUS.
18 Configuration ATM Default VC VPI / VCI: - Encapsulation: LLC Auto ATM 1/32 LLC depending on country version LAN IP mode: LAN own IP address: IP netmask: Gateway IP address: DHCP server: Start address End Address Domain name Reserv. time DHCP timeout: MAC address: VLAN: Use LAN VLAN DHCP Client 0 .0 .0 .0 * 255.255.255.0 0 .0 .0 .0 * 0 .0 .0 .0 * 0 .0 .0 .0 * empty 240 hours 20 sec.
18 Configuration IP ping IP address: Number of pings: Pause: Packet size: Fragmentation: www.argus.info 10 1 sec. 84 Bytes on Traceroute IP address: Maximum hops: Probes: Timeout: www.argus.info 25 3 3 sec. Server profile for - HTTP download - FTP download - FTP upload Server address: Download filename: Upload filename: Upload filesize User name: Password: Number: empty empty file 1000000 empty empty 3 VPI / VCI scan VPI: Start / End VCI: Start / End Number: Timeout: 0/8 32/48 2 0.500 sec.
18 Configuration VoIP Goal: SIP: Use Registrar Registrar server Use OutboundProxy Outbound Proxy User agent SIP domain Listen port Use STUN STUN server Authentication Caller ID Type of Service Qualify Expiry Protocol: VoIP user name: Password: Call acceptance: Silence detection: Jitter buffer: Jitterbuff.size: min/max Codec empty no empty no empty ARGUS empty 5060 no empty empty empty 18 no 3600 sec. SIP empty empty manual off static 50/50 G.
18 Configuration POTS: POTS dialing mode DTMF POTS CLIP FSK DTMF parameter Level Duration DTMF interval FLASH time 80 ms - 3 dB 80 ms 80 ms X.
18 Configuration ARGUS in the Main menu Reset all parameters? Security query Reset ARGUS to its default values The ARGUS will return to the to the next higher menu. Alternative: Then press one after the other the keys and . The ARGUS will first prompt you to confirm that you really want to do this (see above).
19 Accu Servicing 19 Accu Servicing Replacing the accumulators Switch the ARGUS off and disconnect the plug-in power supply. Afterwards replace the complete set of accumulators. Accumulators - Usage The accumulators used to run the ARGUS must have the same capacity and be charged to the same level. To ensure that this achieved, you must observe the following rules: - The supplied accumulators must be charged and discharged in the ARGUS only. - Do not use the supplied accumulators in other devices.
19 Accu Servicing ARGUS iin its Main menu Start charging the accumulators (the plug-in power supply must be connected) Charge accus U: 4.03V Discharge accu U: 3.87V ARGUS 145 The ARGUS will display the level of charge and the voltage while charging the accumulators. Discharging and recharging the accumulators The accumulators will first be fully discharged and then after a brief pause - automatically recharged.
20 Firmware Update 20 Firmware Update You can download a firmware update from www.argus.info free-of-charge and save it on your PC to later transfer to your ARGUS tester. Open the Internet site www.argus.info : Click on “Service”. Click on ARGUS 145 and follow the instructions. 220 You can download a PDF file with comprehensive instructions for the firmware update to read at your leisure.
20 Firmware Update Important information regarding the ARGUS Firmware Update: Do not, under any circumstances, start to update the firmware if the ARGUS is running on its batteries (accumulators). First connect your ARGUS to the plug-in power supply, before you send the firmware update file from your PC to the ARGUS. Do not disconnect the ARGUS from the PC while performing an update. Do not switch the ARGUS off while an update is being performed.
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6 Appendix 6 Appendix A) ADSL Acronyms ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line ANT ADSL Network Termination Unit ANSI American National Standards Institute ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode (network-side transmission protocol) ATU-C ADSL Transceiver Unit - Central Office (network-side/DSLAM) ATU-R ADSL Transceiver Unit - Remote (ADSL modem) BER Bit Error Rate CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check (checksum) CTRL-E Control External DMT Discrete Multi-Tone DRA Dynamic Rate Adaptation EOC Embedded O
6 Appendix B) Vendor identification numbers 0000 not allocated 0001 not allocated 0002 Westell, Inc. 0003 ECI Telecom 0004 Texas Instruments 0005 Intel 0006 Amati Communcations Corp. 0007 General Data Communications, Inc. 0008 Level One Communications 0009 Crystal Semiconductor 000A Lucent Technologies 000B Aware, Inc. 000C Brooktree 000D NEC 000E Samsung 000F Northern Telecom, Inc.
6 Appendix 0025 SAT - Société Anonyme de Télécommunications 0026 Fujitsu Network Trans. Systems 0027 MITEL 0028 Conklin Corp. 0029 Diamond Lane 002A Cabletron Systems, Inc. 002B Davicom Semiconductor, Inc. 002C Metalink 002D Pulsecom 002E US Robotics 002F AG Communications Systems 0030 Rockwell 0031 Harris 0032 Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. 0033 Co-optic 0034 Netspeed, Inc.
6 Appendix 004B Matsushita 004C Siemens Semiconductor 004D Digital Link 004E Digitel 004F Alcatel Microelectronics 0050 Centillium Corp. 0051 Applied Digital Access, Inc. 0052 Smart Link, Ltd.
6 Appendix C) CAUSE-Messages – DSS1 Protocol Dec. Cause Description 01 Unallocated (unassigned) number No access under this call number 02 No route to specified transit network Transit network not reachable 03 No route to destination Wrong route or routing error 06 Channel unacceptable B-channel for the sending system not acceptable 07 Call awarded and being delivered in an established channel Call awarded and connected in an already existing channel (e.g., X.
6 Appendix 70 Only restricted digital information bearer capability is available Only limited bearer capability is available 79 Service or option not implemented, service or unspecified, option not implemented class” (Dummy) Unspecified 81 Invalid call reference value Invalid call reference value 82 Identified Channel does not exist Requested channel is invalid 83 A suspended call exists, but this call identity does not The call identity entered is the wrong one for the parked call 84 Call i
6 Appendix D) CAUSE-Messages – 1TR6 Protocol Dec. Cause Description 01 Invalid call reference value Invalid call reference value 03 Bearer service not implemented The service is not available in the central office or at another location in the network or the service has not been subscribed. 07 Call identity does not exist Unknown call identity 08 Call identity in use Call identity is already assigned to a “suspended“ connection.
6 Appendix 114 Remote user suspended Connection at the remote end is in the “hold“ or “suspend“ state. 115 Remote user resumed Connection at the remote end is no longer in the “hold” or “suspend” or “conference” state. 127 User Info discarded locally The message USER INFO is rejected locally. The cause is given in the message CON CON. Length entry (=0) Normal disconnect (e.g.
6 Appendix E) ARGUS Error Messages Error Cause Number 0 Network 1 to 127 Network Description The network is not in a state defined for DSS1 or 1TR6. It may be that this state is normal for a PBX. DSS1 or 1TR6 causes 150 ARGUS An error occurred during the supplementary service test. Frequent cause: no response from network 152 ARGUS The CF-Test was started with the wrong own number.
6 Appendix X.31 Test – Error messages X.31 Causes 0 to 255 Network See ISO 8208: 1987(E) Table 5- Coding of the clearing cause field in clear indication packets, page 35 257 ARGUS no response from network (for a CALL-REQUEST or CLEAR-REQUEST) 258 ARGUS Unexpected or wrong answer from network (no CALL-CONNECTED or CLEAR-INDICATION as response to a CALLREQUEST) 259 ARGUS The network has indicated in a DIAGNOSTIC message that the logical channel is invalid. Origin: No (=1) or a wrong LCN was set.
6 Appendix F) Error message: ADSL connection ARGUS Error Message Meaning of the Error Message Incomp.linecon. Incompatible line conditions: One or more of the following conditions could not be met on the line: ATM data rate, signal-to-noise ratio or transmit power. No lock possib. No lock possible: A connection to ATU-C is not possible. Protocol error An error occurred during the activation phase. Message error During the activation, a message arrived from the ATU-C side that could not be understood.
6 Appendix G) Error message: PPP connection Display on ARGUS Description No error No PPPD error occurred. Fatal error Fatal PPPD error occurred. Possible cause: system or memory error Option erro The PPPD options are faulty: wrong parameters for PPP setup PPP: not root The PPPD must be called by the Linux "root" user. No PPPD support Operating system does not support PPP connections. Rec.sig.error The PPP setup was canceled by a SIGINT, SIGTERM or SIGHUP signal, e.g.
6 Appendix H) Error message: Download test Display on ARGUS Description Download OK No error occurred. Buffer overflow Buffer overflow when using base64 encoding. Process error Error when setting up the Exit handler. Buffer too small Buffer too smallBuffer too small for the extra_header. Continue error Download cannot be continued without specifying a file. File fstat error File system error when calling fstat(). Http redir.error Fault: Too many HTTP redirects.
6 Appendix HTTP Error Messages Display on ARGUS: Meaning Code No. 100 Client should continue its request. 101 The protocol is being changed at the Client's request. 200 The Client's request has succeeded. 201 The Client's request that a new document be created was successful. 202 The Client's request has been accepted for processing. 203 The Client's request will be answered with information from a source other than the server. 204 The Client's request was successful.
6 Appendix 410 The requested URL is [gone] no longer available on the server. 411 The Client sent data to the server without a defined Content Length. 412 The preconditions in the Client's request could not be satisfied by the server. 413 The Client's request has been refused by the server because the request entity is too large. 414 The Client sent a URL to the server that is too large (e.g. because of the form values contained). 415 The Client's data is not supported by the server.
6 Appendix I) General Error Messages Display on ARGUS Description Mode not supp. Mode is not supported. Prot. not supp. The protocol (IP, PPPoE, etc.) is not supported in the selected mode. Test not supp. The test (Ping, Traceroute, etc.) is not supported for the selected mode and protocol. Unknown error Unknown error occurred. No PPP connec. No PPP connection can be setup. (for details see Page 38) Test aborted Test aborted by user. Pingstart error Error when starting the Ping test.
6 Appendix J) ARGUS Messages - Script Errors Display on ARGUS Description Error Code 0 No error occurred. 33 Wrong parameter. Possible parameters: PRE_UP, UP or DOWN 44 Mode not supported for selected parameter. 55 Protocol not supported for selected parameter and mode. 66 Selected modem replacement mode is not supported. Possible modes: BRIDGE or ROUTER K) ARGUS Messages - Routing Rules Display on ARGUS Description Error Code 0 No error occurred. 77 Wrong parameter.
6 Appendix L) Software Licenses The firmware of the ARGUS testers includes code from Open Source packages, which have been published under various licenses (GPL, LGPL, MIT, BSD, etc.). Additional information can be found on the CD-ROM included in the package (see Software_License.htm) or you can view it at http://www.argus.info/web/download/ Software_License.htm. In the event that you are interested in the sources licensed under GPL or LGPL, please contact support@argus.info.
M) Index A ADSL Bit distribution display ........................................................................................... 54 Clearing down ............................................................................................... 57, 118 Line parameters .................................................................................................... 55 Sending the trace file to a PC ............................................................................... 61 Setup the connection ..
ISDN connection Advice of Charges (AOC) .................................................................................... 154 Causes for a disconnect ...................................................................................... 158 En-bloc sending .................................................................................................. 155 Overlap sending .................................................................................................. 153 Phone number entry ...........
Setup the connection .......................................................................................... 108 Store the result .................................................................................................... 118 Softkeys ........................................................................................................................ 14 Suppl.serv.test CF .......................................................................................................................
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