Section 360−381−S02 Telecommunications Group Equipment Issue 2 Third Printing, October 2006 Network Management System and ICB Management System Software for T1 User’s Guide CONTENTS Part 1. Part 2. Part 3. Part 4. Part 5. Part 6. Part 7. Part 8. Part 9. Part 10. Part 11. Part 12. PAGE GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 360−381−S02 1. GENERAL 1.1 Document Purpose This document describes how to install and use the Intelligent Channel Bank (ICB) Network Management software (NMS). Note: Before this software will communicate with an Intelligent Channel Bank (ICB), the ICB must have been provisioned with an IP address using the craft terminal interface. See the ICB Craft Terminal User’s Guide for more information. 1.2 Software Function Use this software to manage the Charles ICB.
Section 360−381−S02 2.2 Installing the Software Use the following steps to install the software: Step Action 1. Insert the CD containing the NMS software into your CD drive. 2. From the Windows start menu, select Run and type in X:\SETUP (where X is your CD drive letter). 3. Follow the prompts to continue installation. 2.3 Connecting the PC to the ICB Use the following steps connect the PC to the ICB: Step Action 1. Using the craft interface, set the ICB’s IP address.
Section 360−381−S02 3. EQUIPMENT STATUS Once the software is started, it searches for the status of any ICB previously added to the NMS equipment database. The information is displayed on the Equipment Status screen as shown in Figure 2. If no ICBs have been added yet, nothing will be displayed in the Equipment Status screen. Go to Equipment Management, page 8, to add ICBs to the system.
Section 360−381−S02 3.1 NMS Manager Tool Bar User Login/Logout Show equipment as icons NMS System Configuration Equipment list Cascade windows Tile windows Open ICB management software Open the editor (look at a log file) Reset screen Show equipment as a list The following table describes the NMS Manager tool bar buttons. Button Description Allows a General User to log in to the system /log out the current user.
Section 360−381−S02 3.2 Configuring the System Use this selection to change the supervisor password, and select the equipment communication parameters. Step Action System Response 1. Select the Editor button on the Tool Bar Opens an empty text editor window. From the Main Menu bar, select Setup NMS System Configure. OR Click Option Use to... Login Time Out Set the amount of time the system will wait before logging the user out automatically.
Section 360−381−S02 Table 2. Log File Types File Name Stores ELXXXX.log ICB equipment status changes, user logins and logouts. IADXXXX.log Alarms and loopback changes LUXXXX.log NMS user logins and logouts Use the following steps to read a system log file: Action Step 1. Select the Editor button on the Tool Bar 2. Select the Open button on the tool bar 3. Select the log file you want to see and click Open 4. System Response Opens an empty text editor window.
Section 360−381−S02 4.1.1. Adding/Deleting a User Use the following steps to add or delete a user. NMS user names and passwords should be limited to ten characters. Step Action 1. To insert a user, press or select + from the tool bar. 2. To delete a user, press or select − from the tool bar. 4.1.2. Changing User Information Use the following steps to change the user information. Step Action System Response 1. Move the cursor to the required position. 2.
Section 360−381−S02 Use the following steps to insert new ICB equipment: Step Action 1. To add equipment within an existing list: Move to the line just below where the new equipment should be added and select the + from the toolbar. To add equipment to the end of a list: Move past the last item in the list and a blank line will be added. 2. IAD with Local Connection Local connection is connected to the same LAN as the management PC. Enter the NMS address of the ICB.
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Section 360−381−S02 Half-size slot (Channels 25−30, Secondary T1) Pull-down menus Card 2 slot (channels 13−24) Graphic display shows which cards are installed in which slots and the status the cards are in. Primary T1 slot Message area. Check this area for messages other than alarms, including the response to status requests made from the STATUS menu. Card 1 slot (channels 1−12) Alarm area. Check this area for alarm messages. Figure 4.
Section 360−381−S02 5.1 Set T1 Parameter Select Settings"Set T1 Parameter to open the primary T1 card (T1-S) parameter settings. Once you have finished configuring the card, click OK to activate the new settings, and click Close to close the dialog box. To cancel changes without saving, click Close. Figure 5. T1 Parameter Settings Parameter CGA Process Mode Possible Choices Description Normal Carrier group alarm response characteristics per Pub 43801.
Section 360−381−S02 Parameter Operation Mode 5.1.1. Possible Choices Description Normal Mode Normal T1, or when used with the secondary T1 card allows for Drop and Insert applications. Dual T1 Mode When used with a secondary T1 card, the two T1s function as two independent T1s Protection Mode When used with a secondary T1 card, allows the secondary T1 to be protection for the primary T1. Status Protection mode only — indicates which T1 is currently in operation.
Section 360−381−S02 Parameter Possible Choices Description LBO (Line BuildOut) Short Haul: 0 to 660 ft. Pre-equalization of signal for line conditions. Long Haul: 0, 7.5, 15, or 22.5 dB Receive gain control for span line attenuation. Bypass Mode auto bypass When this option is enabled, the T1 connected to the T1−S is automatically bypassed or connected to the T1 connected to the ST1U span when one of the following conditions occurs: power is lost to the ICB, the T1−S or the ST1U card fails.
Section 360−381−S02 5.3.1. FXO Parameters (for 3658-80 12 Channel FXO/DPT Unit) Figure 8. FXO Parameter Settings Parameter Channel Selection Possible Choices 1−12 (if in Card 1 slot) 13−24 (if in Card 2 slot) Description Select the channel the parameters will be applied to Each channel can be configured individually to. individually.
Section 360−381−S02 5.3.2. FXS Parameters (for 3657-80 12 Channel FXS/DPO Unit) Figure 9. FXS Parameter Settings Parameter Channel Selection Possible Choices 1−12 (if in Card 1 slot) 13−24 (if in Card 2 slot) Description Select the channel the parameters will be applied to. Each channel can be configured individually.
Section 360−381−S02 5.3.3. E&M Parameters (for 3652-80 12 Channel E&M Unit) Figure 10. E&M Parameter Settings Parameter Channel Selection Possible Choices 1−12 (if in Card 1 slot) 13−24 (if in Card 2 slot) Description Select the channel the parameters will be applied to Each channel can be configured individually to. individually.
Section 360−381−S02 5.3.4. OCU-DP Parameters (for 3632-80 12-Channel Office Channel Unit – Data Port) Figure 11. OCU-DP Parameter Settings Parameter Channel Selection Possible Choices 1−12 (if in Card 1 slot) 13−24 (if in Card 2 slot) Description Select the channel the parameters will be applied to Each channel can be configured individually to. individually. 25−30 (if in half-size slot) Data Rate 2.4K, 4.8K, 9.6K, 19.2K, 56K, 64K, SW 56K Select the transmission data rate for any/all channel slots.
Section 360−381−S02 5.3.5. Note: DSU-DP Parameters (for 3633-80 12 Channel Data Service Unit—Data Port) Availability of some options depends on the data rate chosen. Figure 12. DSU-DP Parameter Settings Parameter Channel Selection Selection 1−12 (in Card 1 slot) 13−24 (in Card 2 slot) Description Select the channel(s) the parameters will be applied to. Each channel can be configured individually. individually 25−30 (in half-size slot) CTS Control Enable/disable Forces clear-to-send to selected level.
Section 360−381−S02 Stop Bit 1 or 2 Select 1 or 2 stop bits for async mode only. 7/8 Bits Mode 7 or 8 Select 7 or 8 data bits for async mode only. 5.3.6. ISDN Parameters (for 3638-80 Quad Circuit ISDN) Figure 13. ISDN Parameter Settings Parameter Possible Choices Description Composite Clock Source Channels 1−4 (if in card 1 slot) Channels 13−16 (if in card 2 slot) Channels 25−26 (if in half-size slot) None Select the source of the composite clock output on the rear panel.
Section 360−381−S02 5.3.7. 56/64xN Parameters (for 3634-80 6-Circuit 56/64xN Data Service Unit—Data Port) Figure 14. 56/64xN DSU-DP Parameter Settings Selection Parameter Channel Selection 1−6 (if in card 1 slot) 13−18 (if in card 2 slot) Description Select the channel(s) the parameters will be applied to. Each channel can be selected individually. individually 25−27 (if in half-size slot) Number of Timeslots 1−24 Depends on desired bandwidth and timeslots allocated.
Section 360−381−S02 5.3.8. Ethernet Router Parameters (for 3641-80 and 3648-80) Figure 15. Ethernet Router Parameter Settings Parameter Possible Choices Description Number of Timeslots 1−24 Depends on desired bandwidth and timeslots allocated. Base Setting 56K or 64K Data rate. 5.4 Time Slot Allocation Use this dialog box to change the location of a channel within the T1 signal time slots. This dialog box is also used for drop and insert applications.
Section 360−381−S02 Use the following steps to change time slot allocation. Time slots and chassis slots must be unallocated before they can be allocated. The first three steps are followed to unallocate chassis slots (channels) from time slots. the last two steps are followed to allocate chassis slots (channels) to time slots. Step Action System Response 1. Click Delete. 2. Click on the chassis slot that you want to change and respond Yes when asked to confirm. 3.
Section 360−381−S02 Use the following steps to change the time slot mode: Step Action 1. Select the mode you want the time slot set to. 2. Select the time slot you want to edit. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for any other slots you want to change. 4. Click Close to save changes and close the dialog box. 6. System Response Changes the slot information to the corresponding color. STATUS MENU Use the following sections to check the system status.
Section 360−381−S02 Step Action 1. Select Status"Retrieve Inventory Data. 2. Select the card that you want to retrieve inventory data for. Only cards which are actually installed in the system will be displayed. 3. Click OK. 6.4 System Response Opens a dialog box asking you to select the card you want to retrieve data for. Displays the card firmware version in the message area of the ICB manager screen.
Section 360−381−S02 7. TESTING 7.1 Loopback Test Use the Loopback tests to troubleshoot problems when an alarm is reported on the card. 7.1.1. Loopback of T1 Card Use the following steps to perform the T1 card loopback. Note: Loopback tests will affect the service being provided. Loopback tests will not function if there is an alarm present on the ICB. Step Action System Response 1. Select Loopback Test " Loopback of T1 Card 2.
Section 360−381−S02 Step Action System Response 3. Check the box beside the channel number(s) you are using. 4. Select OK Note: Initiates the loopback or release. Results will be displayed in the alarm status area of the main screen (see Figure 18). A loopback channel can be “forced busy”. However, a loopback test cannot be performed on a channel that is busy. Figure 21. E&M Card Loopback 7.1.3.
Section 360−381−S02 Figure 22. FXO/FXS Card Loopback 7.1.4. Loopback of OCU-DP Card Use the following steps to perform the OCU-DP card loopback. Step Action System Response 1. Select Loopback Test " Loopback of OCU-DP Card 2. Select the the channel you want the loopback test run on. 3. Select the loopback type. 4. Select the loopback location (near- or far-end). 5. Set the test time. This defines the duration of the test. 6. Select 2047 Pattern enable or disable.
Section 360−381−S02 Figure 23. OCU-DP Card Loopback Note: OCU-DP far and near end loopback generators do not operate when the ICB is equipped with a Secondary T1 module in Protect mode.
Section 360−381−S02 7.1.5. Loopback of DSU-DP Card Use the following steps to perform the DSU-DP card loopback. Action Step System Response 1. Select Loopback Test " Loopback of DSU-DP Card Opens the DSU Loopback/Release dialog box (see Figure 24). 2. Select the the channel you want the loopback test run on. 3. Select the loopback type. 4. Select the loopback location (near- or far-end). 5. Set the test time. This defines the duration of the test. 6. Select 2047 Pattern enable or disable.
Section 360−381−S02 7.1.6. Loopback of ISDN Card Use the following steps to perform the ISDN card loopback. Note: Loopback is only available for ISDN cards set to LUNT mode. Step Action System Response 1. Select Loopback Test " Loopback of ISDN Card 2. Select the the channel you want the loopback test run on. 3. Select the loopback type. 4. Select OK Opens the ISDN Loopback/Release dialog box (see Figure 25). Initiates the loopback or release. Figure 25.
Section 360−381−S02 7.1.7. Loopback of 56/64xN Card Use the following steps to perform the 56/64xN card loopback. Action Step System Response 1. Select Loopback Test " Loopback of 56/64xN Card 2. Select the the channel you want the loopback test run on. 3. Select the loopback type. 4. Select Activate Note: Opens the 56/64xN Loopback/Release dialog box (see Figure 26). Initiates the loopback or release. V.54 loopback must be engaged on 64xN settings for loopback to work. Figure 26.
Section 360−381−S02 7.1.9. 1 kHz 0dbm0 Test Tone During this test a continuous tone is present until released. Use the following steps to perform the test. Step Action System Response 1. Select Loopback Test " 1KHz 0dbm0 Test Tone If multiple voice cards are installed, asks you to select which one you want to test. Go to step 2. Otherwise, opens the 1 KHz 0dbm0 Test Tone dialog box (see Figure 28). Go to step 3. 2.
Section 360−381−S02 Step Action System Response 3. Click Retrieve. Displays the data in a graph (see Figure 29). 4. Click Close when you are done looking at the data. Figure 29. One Day PM Data 7.2.2. 15-Minute PM Data Use the following steps to look at 15 minutes of of PM data: Step Action 5. Select Performance " 15-Minute PM Data 6. Select whether you want to check the current 15 minutes of data or a previous 15 minutes of data. 7. Click Retrieve. 8.
Section 360−381−S02 Figure 30. 15-minute PM Data 8. MAINTENANCE Use the Maintenance menu to perform some basic, full-system functions. 8.1 Audible Cut Off (ACO) Select Maintenance"Audible Cut Off (ACO). Turn audible alarm off. A new alarm will turn audible alarm on. 8.2 System Reset 8.2.1. Reset to Stored Values Performs a system reset using the T1 and card parameter values set up for the current application. 8.2.2.
Section 360−381−S02 Figure 31. Clock Settings 8.4 Firmware Download This selection is for factory use only. 8.5 Config Update Config update is a function that allows ICB provisioning to be saved and reloaded. This function may also be used to copy provisioning to multiple ICBs. Figure 32. Config Update 8.5.1. Save Provisioning To save provisioning select Maintenance " Config Update from the menu and use the following steps. Step Action System Response 1.
Section 360−381−S02 Step Action System Response 3. Enter a file name The file name appears with the extension .dat 4. Select Save The file is saved. 8.5.2. Retrieve Provisioning To retrieve provisioning from a previously saved file select Maintenance " Config Update from the menu and use the following steps. Step Action System Response 1. Select Load File A new screen will appear. 2.
Section 360−381−S02 Figure 33. Create New User 9.2 Delete User Use the following steps to remove a user from the system: Action Step System Response 1. Select Administration " Delete User Opens the Delete User dialog box (see Figure 34). 2. Select the user’s name from the pull-down menu. 3. Select Delete and respond Yes to the confirmation Deletes the user from the system and closes the screen. dialog box. Figure 34. Delete User 9.
Section 360−381−S02 List of current users Figure 35. Main screen showing a list of current users 9.5 Channel Memo Use the channel memo dialog box to store information about individual channels. Information that may be stored includes channel name, location, and installation date. Figure 36.
Section 360−381−S02 10. VERSION Select to see the version of ICB software installed. 11. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE If technical assistance is required, contact Charles Industries’ Technical Services Center at: 847-806-8500 847-806-8556 (FAX) 800-607-8500 techserv@charlesindustries.com (e-mail) 12. APPENDIX A—APPLICATIONS This section describes procedures which require settings to be made at more than one dialog box in the software. 12.
Section 360−381−S02 8. Open the local ICB software. 9. Perform steps 2−7 above. All alarms should clear, and communication will be established. 12.2 Configure for “Using Facility Data Link” in ESF Format Step Action 1. Open the ICB software for the remote ICB. 2. Select Settings " Set T1 Parameter to open the primary T1 card parameters. 3. Under Automatic Detect Mode, verify that NO is selected. 4. Under Frame Format, select ESF. 5.
