ARGUS ARGUS 41PLUS Manual Version: 1.
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ARGUS 1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 5 2 Safety Instructions ............................................................................. 7 3 Technical data .................................................................................... 8 4 Operation - a brief guide .................................................................... 9 5 Accu charge ........................................................................
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ARGUS 1 Introduction The ARGUS 41 PLUS provides the installer or service technician with confirmation that the desired ADSL service (ADSL , ADSL2 or ADSL2+ ) is properly supplied to the subscriber. By determining the ADSL connection rates and the signal-to-noise ratio of the ATU-C, the ARGUS 41 PLUS evaluates the quality of the respective service at the customer's site within a matter of seconds. By connecting the battery operated ARGUS 41 PLUS to various points in the network (i.e.
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ARGUS 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.
ARGUS 3 Technical data Dimensions and Weight Inputs / Outputs Height 229 mm, width 72 mm, depth 35 1 RJ45 for ADSL mm 1 jack for an external power supply Weight 350 g (without accumulators and 1 RJ-11 for the serial interface (optional) protective case) 1 RJ-45 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Keypad 21 Keys Temperature Ranges LCD display Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C LCD display with switchable Storage temperature: -15 °C to +70 °C background lighting 4 lines with 16 characters Power Supply Memo
ARGUS 4 Operation - a brief guide LEDs LCD Display: 4x16 characters Softkeys Arrow keys Numerical keypad Level key Power / Display backlighting Fastener for shoulder strap 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 5 seconds.
ARGUS Level key: - Display the ADSL connection parameter Softkeys: - The function of the 3 softkeys varies with the situation. The current function of each softkey is shown in the bottom, highlighted line of the display. The ARGUS is in largest part operated with the three softkeys. On the following pages, only the softkey's meaning in the respective context is shown enclosed in brackets< >, e.g. < START >. The softkey < ↓ > serves the same function as the arrow key on the ARGUS keypad.
ARGUS Replacing the accumulators The battery compartment for the three 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. Use only the accumulators included in the package. The current state of the charge will (if the ARGUS is not connected to the power supply) be displayed graphically.
ARGUS 5 Accu charge Automatic recharging of the accumulators when switched on (trickle charge) The ARGUS automatically recharges the accumulators (also shortened to “accus”), if the ARGUS is connected to the plug-in power supply and switched on and the accumulator voltage is too low (only use the supplied accumulators). The accumulators will first be discharged (this can take up to 7 hours) and will then, after a cool down period of about 30 minutes, be automatically recharged.
ARGUS 6 Voltage measurement after being switched on 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. Black 2-wire DSL connection cable Please note the labels! Jack Line Label ARGUS Label ADSL ADSL access ATU-C Press the Power key to switch the ARGUS on. The ARGUS will display the DC voltage on the access interface.
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7 ARGUS Configuration 7 ARGUS Configuration 7.1 Connection of the ARGUS to a PC The ARGUS is configured from a PC with the aid of a web interface. This same setup is also used to display the test results. PC settings: First start Windows on your PC. The following steps describe the procedure when the PC is running Windows XP Professional. In the taskbar, click on the "Start" button (generally at the lower lefthand corner of the screeen) and then click on "Control Panel" to open it.
7 ARGUS Configuration As it comes from the factory, the ARGUS is set to "DHCP server mode" and uses the IP address 192.168.10.1 on the LAN side. When the ARGUS is first used, it should not be connected to a network via a router or switch, since in "DHCP Server mode", the ARGUS will assign IP addresses to any network devices which are in "DHCP Client mode". Furthermore, it can cause conflicts with any other device in the network which is also in "DHCP Server mode".
7 ARGUS Configuration 7.2 Configurig the ARGUS To connect the ARGUS to the PC, plug one end of the included patch cable (twisted pair) into the "LAN" jack on the ARGUS and the other end into the PC's Ethernet jack. Switch the ARGUS on and the "LAN" LED will light. Start any common Internet browser and enter the following address http://192.168.10.1. The web interface will open. 7.2.
7 ARGUS Configuration All of the profiles that are checkmarked as available will also be available for use on the ARGUS later. (see Page 36). Click on the radio button in front of the profile that you wish make the "Active Profile" (default profile). The "Active Profile" will be automatically set as "available". The ARGUS will then suggest the "Active Profile" as the default profile for any connection or test. (see Page 36). Click on a profile to open it to view or edit its parameters.
7 ARGUS Configuration 7.2.1.1 Setting the ATM parameters In the "Line" submenu, click on “ATM”. Save the Profile settings and send them to the ARGUS.
7 ARGUS Configuration 7.2.1.2 Setting the protocol In the "Line" submenu, click on “Protocol”. Save the Profile settings and send them to the ARGUS. Select the transfer protocol.
7 ARGUS Configuration 7.2.1.3 Setting the PPP parameters In the "Line" submenu, click on “PPP”. Save the Profile settings and send them to the ARGUS. ARGUS 41PLUS Enter the user name and password (assigned by the network operator) for the Internet connection.
7 ARGUS Configuration 7.2.1.4 Setting the WAN parameters If the DHCP Client (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is on, it is possible for a new computer to automatically join an existing network without any further configuration (In the web interface, set DHCP Client "on").
7 ARGUS Configuration 7.2.1.5 Setting the IP address of the DNS server In the "Line" submenu, click on "DNS Server". Save the Profile settings and send them to the ARGUS. Use the keyboard to enter the IP address of the DNS server.
7 ARGUS Configuration 7.2.1.6 Setting the Ping parameter Select the profile (in the example Profile 1) whose PING parameter you wish to view or edit. Then click on "Test" and afterwards on "PING". Save this selection in the profile and then send it to the ARGUS. 24 Enter the IP address of the remote end (as name or number) to which the ARGUS should send four test packets in the course of the Ping test.
7 ARGUS Configuration 7.2.2 Setting the device parameters 7.2.2.1 Setting the LAN parameters Using a PC, you can change the default LAN settings of the ARGUS as needed to suit your network infrastructure. First click on "Settings" and then, under "Device", click on "LAN". Send the LAN parameters to the ARGUS. ARGUS 41PLUS Set the LAN parameters.
7 ARGUS Configuration 7.2.2.2 Setting the ARGUS menu language First click on "Settings" and then, under "Device", click on "Device Language". Send the setting to the ARGUS. 26 Select the menu language.
7 ARGUS Configuration 7.2.2.3 Setting the date and the realtime clock In the "Device" submenu, click on "Date/Time". Using the keyboard, enter the date and time. Send the settings the ARGUS and save them there. The ARGUS will later enter the date and time in the test reports (see Page 41).
7 ARGUS Configuration 7.2.2.4 Firmware Update You can download a firmware update from www.argus.info free-of-charge and save it on your PC. You can then use the web interface to transfer the update to your ARGUS tester. Go to www.argus.info and, in the headings on the left, click on "Service". On the web page that opens click on "to the download area”. Afterwards, select the "ARGUS 41 plus" handheld tester from the list on the left.
7 ARGUS Configuration 7.2.3 Setting the ADSL mode Different ADSL modes can be selected depending on the national variant of the ARGUS. The selected ADSL mode must be compatible with the network-side (ATU-C). 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. If the ADSL mode is set to "manual", the ADSL mode can be chosen on the ARGUS before the DSL connection is set up.
7 ARGUS Configuration 7.3 Resetting all of the parameters on the ARGUS The ARGUS will reset all of the parameters to their default values (factory settings). The results saved in the ARGUS will be deleted (see Page 33). Switch your ARGUS on. Then press one after the other the keys * and 2. Reset parameters 7.4 Setting the contrast of the ARGUS display The contrast of the ARGUS display can be adjusted to suit the individual user. The contrast can be adjusted in a total of 16 steps. Switch your ARGUS on.
7 ARGUS Configuration 7.5 Enabling a software option Switch your ARGUS on. Then press one after the other the keys * and 1. The ARGUS will first display the current software version. Press the < ↓ > softkey to view additional information (e.g. ADSL mode, enabled options etc.). To enable a software option, you must first enter the associated software key via the ARGUS keypad.
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8 Operation on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 8 Operation on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 8.1 Determining the ADSL connection parameter Use the ADSL 2-wire connection cable to connect the ARGUS directly to the ADSL access (either before or after the splitter). The ARGUS supports the Annex B (ADSL via ISDN) ADSL mode and the following standards: ADSL: ANSI T1.413.2 - G.DMT: ITU-T G.992.1 - G.Lite: ITU-T G.992.2 - ADSL2: ITU-T G.992.3 and ITU-T G.992.4 - ADSL2+: ITU-T G.992.
8 Operation on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses The ARGUS will display the ADSL mode and the duration of the ADSL connection. ↓ ,↑ Keys ↓ ,↑ Keys Scroll through the test results, (see the table on Page 34). Display the ADSL connection parameters Close the results display. Clear down the ADSL connection < YES > Save the results in the internal Flash memory. The ARGUS saves the results of the test. The ARGUS displays the results on the PC (see Page 41).
8 Operation on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses SNR Margin Signal-to-noise ratio in dB The SNR margin or Noise margin - is a measure of how much additional noise the transmission can withstand and still achieve a BER (Bit Error Rate) of 10-7. Output PWR Output power in dBm Attenuation The line’s attenuation in dB over its entire length. Interleave Depth Interleave depth in bytes CRC (int.
8 Operation on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 8.2 Ping test 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 total of four test packets 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.
8 Operation on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Initialization < ABORT > Abort the set up of the PPP connection < STOP > Clear down the ADSL connection < LOGOUT > Tear down the PPP connection < STOP > Clear down the ADSL connection Starting a Ping test Initialization Display the ADSL connection parameter < ADSL > Ping test The ARGUS will display the IP address of the remote end, the current number of test packets sent (Rx) and the number of packets received in reply (Tx).
8 Operation 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 (see Page 48).
8 Operation on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 8.3 Bridge mode (optional) In Bridge mode, the ARGUS acts like a simple 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.
8 Operation on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses The ARGUS will display how long Bridge mode is active. < > The ARGUS will return to the previous display The ARGUS will display the ADSL mode and the duration of the ADSL connection. 40 ↓ ,↑ Keys Scroll through the test results, (see the table on Page 34).
8 Operation on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses 8.4 Displaying the test results on the PC To connect the ARGUS to the PC, plug one end of the included patch cable (twisted pair) into the "LAN" jack on the ARGUS and the other end into the PC's Ethernet jack. Switch the ARGUS on and the "LAN" LED will light (for the settings on the PC, see Page 15). Start any common Internet browser and enter the following address http://192.168.10.1. The web interface will open.
8 Operation on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Three additional error counters, which are not shown on the ARGUS display (see Page 34), are included in the test report: LCD (int./fast) Loss of Cell Delineation (loss of cell synchronisation) The cell synchronisation, which is based on the recognition of the ATM cell header, has been lost.
8 Operation on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses LOS (int./fast) Loss of signal The level of the received pilot signal was 6dB below the limit value for more than 100ms. This value is not shown on the ARGUS display but only in the test report on the PC! NCD (int./fast) The ARGUS will indicate which mode is configured in DSLAM (Interleaved or Fast Mode) by appending either "int." (for interleaved) or "fast" (for Fast Mode).
8 Operation on ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ Accesses Print test report The installer can enter the customer's address and his own in this field using the keyboard. 44 Ping results: The ARGUS will display the IP address of the remote end and the number of test packets sent and received.
ARGUS 9 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 Opera
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ARGUS B) 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.
ARGUS C) Error message: PPP connection ARGUS Error Message Meaning of the Error Message 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.
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ARGUS D) General Error Messages ARGUS Error Message Meaning of the Error Message Mode not supp. Mode currently not supported. Presently, the following modes are supported: PC_REPLACEMENT_MODE, PC_MODEM_REPLACEMENT_MODE, MODEM_REPLACEMENT_MODE Prot. not supp. The protocol (IP, PPPoE, etc.) is not supported in the selected mode. Test not supp. The test (Ping) is not supported for the selected mode and protocol. Unknown error Unknown error occurred. No PPP connec. No PPP connection can be setup.
ARGUS E) ARGUS Messages - Script Errors ARGUS Error Message Description 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 mode: BRIDGE F) ARGUS Messages - Routing Rules ARGUS Error Messages Description 0 No error occurred. 77 Wrong parameter.
