® ® MIX 56 USER MANUAL 122188-10 A0
MIX 56 User Manual Document Number 122188-10 A0 Copyright© 2001, Telect, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Telect® and Connecting the Future® are registered trademarks of Telect, Inc., 1730 N. Madson St., Liberty Lake, Washington 99019 Technical Support (USA): By e-mail: getinfo@telect.com By phone: 888-821-4856 or 509-921-6161 Note: Telect assumes no liability from the application or use of these products. Neither does Telect convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others.
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Contents 1 Descriptions MIX 56......................................................................................... 1-1 Features .................................................................................. 1-2 Part Numbers ......................................................................... 1-2 Main Assemblies.......................................................................... 1-3 Front Panel............................................................................. 1-3 LEDS .........
Installing The Optional RJ Connector Retrofit.......................... 2-15 Specifications....................................................................... 2-15 Schematic ............................................................................ 2-16 Installation Procedure .......................................................... 2-16 Connecting A Modem................................................................ 2-19 Disconnecting a Modem ......................................................
Configuring the Low-Speed Channels................................. 4-21 Saving a Configuration ........................................................ 4-26 Restoring a Configuration.................................................... 4-28 Viewing Errors ........................................................................... 4-32 Viewing High-Speed Errors................................................. 4-32 Viewing Low-Speed Errors .................................................
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1 Descriptions MIX 56 Telect’s Multiplexer with Integrated Cross-Connect, 56 Circuit (MIX 56) chassis houses two fully independent systems, each with 28 DSX jacks and up to two M13 multiplexer cards. Each system can be used as a DSX only, as a nonredundant multiplexer, or as a redundant multiplexer. When used as a DSX only, a system can be cabled quickly using the rear 64-pin connectors and provides full DSX functionality, including patching and monitoring, using the DSX jacks on the chassis front.
1 Descriptions MIX 56 User Manual Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DSX and M13 in one chassis Two fully independent systems per chassis, each with 28 DSX jacks and up to two M13 cards, in a 5.25 inch (3 RU) rack space Mounts in 19 inch (48.3 cm) or 23 inch (58.
MIX 56 User Manual 1 Descriptions MAIN ASSEMBLIES ! ALERT ALERT! To avoid electrostatic discharge, always wear a grounding strap plugged into the ESD jack when handling any MIX 56 components. Front Panel Each MIX 56 chassis houses two independent systems, System 1 and System 2.
1 Descriptions MIX 56 User Manual DSX Tracer Lamp: One per DSX jack; used to locate cross-connects. ESD Jack: One per chassis. Used when performing maintenance to prevent harmful electrostatic discharge to electronic components. Fanning Strip: One row per wire-wrap pin field. Used to properly dress cross-connect wires. M13 Cards: One or two per system. Houses the active circuitry for multiplexing functions. One card for nonredundant systems, two cards for redundant systems.
MIX 56 User Manual 1 Descriptions LED Panel CRAFT CRT MJR MNR MAINT HS LS ACO ACO/LAMP Critical Major High Speed Low Speed Minor Maintenance LED Status Definition Red One or more critical alarms. (Two or more DSIs and/ or DS3 service affecting conditions.) Unlit No critical alarms Red One or more major alarms. (DS1 or DS3 service impacting condition.
1 Descriptions MIX 56 User Manual Rear Panel The rear of each system is equipped identically (with the exception of one dual ground stud per chassis), and the connectors for each system are on the opposite side of the chassis when facing the rear because the chassis is divided into two independent systems.
MIX 56 User Manual 1 Descriptions Ethernet Port: One per system. RJ-45 10Base-T (half-duplex) connector with two LEDs. Interface for managing system remotely via either SNMP or Telnet. When lit, green LED means valid link pulse detected and flashing yellow LED means traffic in either direction. NOTE Before using the Ethernet port, you must connect to the local craft interface through the Craft port and set the system’s IP and Subnet Mask addresses in the System Interfaces screen.
1 Descriptions MIX 56 User Manual Signal Flow MON DSX Without M13 Amp connector cabled to equipment. Jacks OUT 64-Pin Amp IN WW Pins Patch cord or wire-wrap pins connect to another DSX panel. TL OUT IN T R T Low Speed M13 Mux High Speed R MON DSX With M13 Jacks OUT 64-Pin Amp Patch cord or wire-wrap pins connect to another DSX panel. IN WW Pins Low-speed signals are multiplexed into highspeed.
MIX 56 User Manual 1 Descriptions DSX Jack Dimensions 2.09 in. (5.30 cm) M 1.58 in. (4.00 cm) O I .24 in. (.60 cm) Schematic – + LED TL T Wire-Wrap Pins 1 R T1 R Mon R R1 R-n Out To M13 & Backplane T-n T1-n In R1-n 15 SGND 122188-10 A0 Telect, Inc.
1 Descriptions MIX 56 User Manual SPECIFICATIONS Electrical DS1 Impedance: 100 ohms nominal, balanced Line Rate: 1.544 Mb/s ±32 ppm Line Coding: AMI or B8ZS (user selectable) Jitter: Meets ANSI T1.403, T1.102, AT&T 62411 Pulse Amplitude and Shape: Per ANSI T1.102, T1.
MIX 56 User Manual 1 Descriptions Line Coding: B3ZS Jitter: Meets ANSI T1.102 and GR-342-CORE Pulse Amplitude and Shape: Meets ANSI T1.102 and GR-342-CORE Cable Transmit Length: 450 ft. to DSX using 734 coaxial type cable Line Build Out (LBO): Adjusted automatically by system Power DC Input Voltage Range: 20Vdc to 60Vdc DC Input Current: .75 amp max. at nominal –48Vdc per system; 1.5 amp max.
1 Descriptions MIX 56 User Manual Chassis Floor Weight (Fully Loaded) 19 lb (8.7 kg) Environmental Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50°C Nonoperating Temperature: –40°C to +65°C Humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing Altitude: 0–10,000 ft. operating Shock: Meets Telcordia GR-63 and NEBS level 3 requirements Vibration: Meets Telcordia GR-63 and NEBS level 3 requirements Heat Dissipation: 100 BTUs/hour (chassis with four M13 cards) 1-12 Telect, Inc.
2 Installation INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS ! CAUTION CAUTION! This product must be installed and maintained only by qualified technicians. VORSICHT! Nur von qualifizierten Technikern installiert werden und instand gehalten werden. PRECAUCIÓN! Ser instalado y ser mantenido solamente por los técnicos autorizados. ATTENTION! Ce produit doit être installé et entretenu uniquement par des techniciens qualifiés.
2 Installation MIX 56 User Manual Location and Space ! ALERT ALERT! This equipment is designed to permit connection of the earthed conductor of the dc supply circuit to the earthing conductor at the equipment.
MIX 56 User Manual 2 Installation MIX 56 or Other Equipment Two MIX 56s, one on top of the other One-RU Heat Baffles MIX 56 or Other Equipment You can set the chassis to project 3, 4, or 5 inches from the front of the rack, depending on which mounting bracket holes you choose. See “Attaching the Mounting Brackets” on page 2-5. Computer Floor Issues Each configuration varies in weight depending on the number and type of chassis’ and cables used.
2 Installation MIX 56 User Manual • 3/8 in. open-end or socket wrench to attach chassis ground wire to ground stud • Wire-wrap tool to attach front cross-connects when used as DSX or to connect DS1 signals to M13 when used as multiplexer Also, you must supply 14 AWG (minimum) insulated, stranded wire for grounding, and a groundable shielded cable for the ethernet port.
MIX 56 User Manual 2 Installation 1-800-551-4567 or 1-509-926-6000 Keep the container until you have checked equipment operation. If you experience any kind of problem, call Telect’s Customer Service Department. Use the original, undamaged container if you are instructed to return the MIX 56 to Telect. INSTALLING MIX 56 These procedures may be modified to agree with site practices or operating company procedures.
2 Installation MIX 56 User Manual For 3-inch Projection Extender Bracket 3. Tighten the screws until the bracket is securely attached. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 on the other side of the chassis. Rack-Mounting the Chassis A single MIX 56 chassis requires 5.25 in. of vertical space (the height of the chassis). When installing one chassis on top of another, install a heat baffle of at least one rack unit above and below the pair. See “Location and Space” on page 2-2 for an illustration.
MIX 56 User Manual 122188-10 A0 2 Installation Step Action 1. Loosely mount the chassis to the rack using the four #12-24 screws (included). 2. On one side of the chassis, insert a wire management ring (included) between the chassis mounting bracket and the head of the screw, as shown below, and tighten the screws tight enough to hold the ring in place. 3. Repeat step 2 on the other side of the chassis. Telect, Inc.
2 Installation MIX 56 User Manual 4. Tighten all four screws until the chassis and rings are securely attached to the rack 5. Ground the rear of the chassis to the rack by attaching the supplied twohole lug using 14 AWG (minimum) insulated, stranded wire to the dual ground stud shown below. Dual Ground Stud Cabling a System The MIX 56 chassis contains two independent systems that each require cabling.
MIX 56 User Manual 2 Installation You need the following items to cable a system as a multiplexer with full DSX functionality: • 24 AWG cross-connect wire • Two 75 ohm coax cables with BNC connectors (Telect recommends 90-degree connectors, as shown below) • One RJ-45 Ethernet cable (shielded, groundable) • Wire for connecting external alarms • Straight-wired DB-9 RS-232 cable The only items needed to cable a system as a DSX are two 64-pin male cables and two cable tie wraps. Step Action 1.
2 Installation MIX 56 User Manual To Cable a System as a Multiplexer Step Action 1. Connect the DS1 signals to the wire-wrap pins on the front of the chassis: a. Connect 24 AWG cross-connect wire to the pins. Fanning Strip b. Route the wire down through the fanning strip and out. c. Record designations on the label inside the wire-wrap door.
MIX 56 User Manual 2 Installation Type of Ground Switch Position Logic (M13 Card Circuitry) On (Default) DS3 Coaxial Shield Tx On (Default) DS3 Coaxial Shield Rx On (Default) Off Off Off Definition Connected to chassis ground Not connected to chassis ground Connected to chassis ground Not connected to chassis ground Connected to chassis ground Not connected to chassis ground 3. Connect two 75 ohm BNC cables to the connectors marked DS3 In and DS3 Out, as shown below. 4.
2 Installation MIX 56 User Manual +B –B +A –A +B –B +A –A Spring Clip RJ-45 Ethernet Cable Cross-Connecting Circuits Step Action 1. Connect T and R (OUT) of first jack to T and R (IN) of second jack. 2. Connect T and R (IN) of first jack to T and R (OUT) of second jack. 3. Connect TL to TL (tracer lamps). 4. Record the cross-connect on the supplied designation strip. Wire-Wrap Cross-Connect Color Scheme Connect from 1st termination/wire color... ...
MIX 56 User Manual 2 Installation Installing M13 Cards ! ALERT ALERT! To avoid electrostatic discharge, always wear a grounding strap plugged into the ESD jack when handling any MIX 56 components. Step Action 1. Open the card door and loosen the two captive screws (one per side) holding the M13 card door in place. Remove the door: B A 2. Align the card with the card guides and gently insert it into the chassis by pressing the ejector handle against the card and pushing the card back.
2 Installation MIX 56 User Manual M13 Card Ejector Handle 3. Replace the M13 card door by inserting the two screws into the slots on the chassis and tightening them until the door is securely attached to the chassis. Supplying Power ! CAUTION CAUTION! Do not supply power until all connections are made in accordance with requirements from local electrical codes.
MIX 56 User Manual 2 Installation 2. As instructed in the following paragraph, connect office battery and return (20Vdc to 60Vdc) to the screw-down wirebinding connectors labelled “A” at either toprear corners of the chassis. For example, for a -48V dc plant, connect -48V to -A and RTN to +A; for a +24V plant, connect +24V to +A and RTN to -A. –A Verify the power source is unfused. –B 1. +A Action +B Step Loosen the set screws for each, insert the wires, and tighten the screws. 3.
2 Installation MIX 56 User Manual Schematic 1 R1 R Signal out of MIX 56 Receive 2 T1 T 3 4 Signal into MIX 56 R1 OUT R IN T Transmit 5 T1 6 7 8 Jack to Network Plug from Customer Installation Installation Procedure ! ALERT ALERT! To avoid electrostatic discharge, always wear a grounding strap plugged into the ESD jack when handling any MIX 56 components. Step Action 1. Uninstall the wire-wrap door by removing the four hinge screws shown below from the underside of the chassis. 2.
MIX 56 User Manual 2 Installation Retainer Clip Screws Retainer Clip Screw Access Holes Hinge Screws Door 3. Insert a mounting post through a washer and into a mounting post hole on either side of the pin blocks, as shown below. 4. Using a 3/16 nut driver or a wrench, tighten the mounting post until it is securely attached to the chassis. 5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 on the other side of the pin blocks. Mounting Post Mounting Post Washer Mounting Post Hole 6. 122188-10 A0 Telect, Inc.
2 Installation MIX 56 User Manual shown below. Be sure each hole has a pin inserted in it. You may need to gently wiggle the unit as you push it into place. Mounting Post Wire-Wrap Pin Mounting Post 7. 2-18 Insert the two included screws through the RJ Connector Retrofit and into the mounting posts, as shown in the previous illustration, and tighten them until the unit is securely in place, as shown below. Telect, Inc.
MIX 56 User Manual 2 Installation CONNECTING A MODEM NOTE Connecting a modem has the effect of disconnecting the local serial CID interface. Serial CID control comes from a remote site through the modem connection. A modem will not work with the MIX 56 until the “Modem Detect” field on the System Interfaces screen has been set to “Enabled.” See “To Set Modem Detect” in the subsection, “Specifying System Interface Settings” in Chapter 4 before beginning this procedure.
2 Installation MIX 56 User Manual Disconnecting a Modem Step Action 1. Log out at the remote modem. 2. Break the communication link by hanging up at the remote modem. 3. Disconnect the MIX 56 modem from the serial port. 4. Connect the MIX 56 serial port to the local PC. 5. Press and hold the ACO switch until the LED test starts, then release. This causes an LED test and resets the ACO, as described on page 3-1. 2-20 6. Login to the MIX 56. 7.
3 User Functions THE ALARM CUTOFF/LAMP BUTTON Each system has an Alarm Cutoff (ACO)/Lamp Button located on the LED panel that disables the external alarm contacts and tests the LEDs. Disabling Alarms To disable the external alarm contacts, press and release the button marked ACO/LMP. The ACO LED lights and the alarms are disabled for the length of time specified in the System Settings screen of the craft interface1 or through SNMP.
3 User Functions MIX 56 User Manual Step Action 1. To test the LEDs, press and hold the button marked ACO/LMP for three seconds: • All LEDs on panel, except for Crt and Maj, change to yellow; • Crt and Maj change to red; • Active M13 card LEDs cycle between green and yellow at one cycle per second; and • The ACO resets. 2. To end the test and return the LEDs to their previous state, release ACO/LMP. 3. If you need to disable the external alarms, press and release ACO/LMP.
MIX 56 User Manual 3 User Functions To Patch with Two Single Patch Cords Step Action 1. Insert a single patch cord into the IN jack of the first jack. First jack module Second jack module 2. Insert the other end into the OUT jack of the second jack. M M O O I I 3. Insert another single patch cord into the OUT jack of the first jack. 4. Insert the other end of the patch cord into the IN jack of the second jack.
3 User Functions MIX 56 User Manual When you insert a plug into the monitor jack, the jack’s LED flashes for 30 seconds, and then lights steadily. If the circuit is cross-connected, the crossconnected network element’s LED flashes and lights, as well.
4 Software Operation MANAGING A SYSTEM You can configure, test, and monitor a system using these interfaces: • Via Ethernet Port located on rear of chassis (one per system): • ◊ SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Interface ◊ Craft Interface over Telnet connection (up to two Telnet sessions) ◊ TL1 Interface over Telnet connection (up to two Telnet sessions) Via Craft Port (serial port) on front of chassis (one per system): • ◊ Craft Interface over RS232 serial connection ◊ TL1 Interface over RS
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual Interfaces SNMP Interface Telect provides a private enterprise MIB (management information base) with which you can perform all MIX 56 functions. Telect’s private enterprise MIB also supports many features of the standard RFC 1213 MIB II. You can download the latest MIB at www.telect.com. You can use any SNMP-compatible network management system such as SunConnect’s SunNet Manager, HP Open View, or Castle Rock’s SNMPc to manage a system.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation NOTE Before using the Ethernet port, you must connect over the Craft port and set the system’s IP, Subnet Mask, and gateway addresses. This can be done from the Craft interface’s System Interfaces screen or by the TL1 commands “set-ip-addr”, “set-subnet-mask”, and “set-gateway”. Remember to set the Ethernet port to half-duplex. See “Specifying System Interface Settings” on page 4-17. To Connect With a Craft Interface Over the Craft Port Step Action 1.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual CRAFT INTERFACE BASICS Navigating Between Screens You can move from the Directory screen to any other screen. The Directory screen lists every screen of the Craft interface, grouped by function. Just type the number of the screen you want to go to in the “Select Screen” field and press Enter. Step Action 1. To return to the Directory screen, hold down the Ctrl key and press D. The Directory screen appears.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation Navigating Within Screens You can move between fields in the following ways: • Press Tab or the Down Arrow to move forward through the fields on a screen • Press the Up Arrow to move backward through the fields on a screen Adding and Selecting Field Information You can add or edit information in a field in one of the following ways: • Type the information into the field. • Press the spacebar to toggle between a limited number of choices.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual Step Action 1. From any screen, hold down the Shift key and press ?. The context-sensitive Help screen appears. MIX 56 by Telect MIX 56 Technical Support: 888-821-4856 509-921-6161 getinfo@telect.com High Speed Errors-15 min. Help -----------------------------Press Esc to exit To View Errors in 15 Minute Totals: ----------------------------------1. In the Time field, type a time in military time format.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation Save Configuration and Restore Configuration Screens Field Default Setting #1, Name “Working Config” #2, Name “Test 1” #3, Name “Test 2” #4, Name “Factory” * * “Factory” only appears on the Restore screen and not the Save screen. System Settings Screen Field Default Setting System Name “MIX 56” System Location Blank Contact Person Blank Date Varies * Time Varies * AIS Terminals LB “Yes” (as per T1.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual Low-Speed Configuration Screen Field Default Setting Channel # “1” Name “Low Speed 01” Type T1 Interface NI Line Code “B8ZS” Line Build Out “0–110 ft” State “Disabled” * * Type is an inactive field when “Signal Type” is “T1.” To active this field “Signal Type” must be changed to “Mixed, T1’s and E1’s.” Alarm Thresholds Screen These setting values are specified in Telcordia GR-820-CORE.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation ACCESSING THE CRAFT INTERFACE Each MIX 56 chassis houses two independent systems. When you access the Craft interface, whether through an Ethernet port on the rear or a Craft port on the front, your actions affect only the system on the same side of the chassis as the port to which you connected. The system on the other side is completely unaffected. Setting Security You can restrict access to the MIX 56 by setting security to On.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual Step Action 1. From the Directory screen, press 2 to select Security, then Enter. MIX 56 by Telect System 1 Directory (Ctrl+D) Help (?) Security -------Security: Off Slot #: 1 Level: Admin Rd/Wr User ID: TELECT Password: [Delete] 2.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation MIX 56 by Telect System 1 Directory (Ctrl+D) Help (?) Security -------Security: Off Slot #: 1 Level: Admin Rd/Wr User ID: TELECT Password: [Delete] 2. # Lv User ID -- -- ---------------1 ad TELECT 2 cf Config 3 ro Read Only 4 5 6 7 # Lv User ID -- -- ---------------11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Tab to the Slot # field, type the number of the slot you are adding to or editing, and then press Enter.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual To Delete a User Step Action 1. From the Directory screen, type 2 to select Security and press Enter. The Security screen appears. 2. Tab to the Slot # field, type the number of the slot with the user you are deleting, and then press Enter. The user’s ID appears in the corresponding field. 3. Tab to the [Delete] button and press Enter to delete the user. A prompt appears asking you to confirm the deletion. 4. Type y and press Enter.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation Step Action 1. In the User ID field, type your user ID and press Enter. 2. Tab to the Password field, type your password, then press Enter. The Directory or Date and Time screen appears. NOTE The serial number in the bottom left corner of the Log In screen is for use by Telect Technical Support only. In some cases, when you call for assistance, you will be asked for this number. Logging Out Users are logged out in two ways.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual 2. To log out, type y and press Enter. The screen displays your user ID (if security is on) and the time you logged out. CONFIGURING MIX 56 Each MIX 56 chassis houses two independent systems. When you access the Craft interface, whether through an Ethernet port on the rear or a Craft port on the front, your settings and configurations pertain only to the system on the same side of the chassis as the port to which you connected.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation 2. In the System Name field, type a name for the system (up to 16 characters) and press Enter. This name appears at the top of each screen in the Craft interface. 3. Tab to the System Location field, type the location of the system (up to 16 characters), and then press Enter. 4. Tab to the Contact Person field, type the name of the person users should contact about the system (up to 16 characters), and then press Enter. 5.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual NOTE If the standby card is in critical alarm when you switch, the system switches back immediately to the original card, unless: the original card is also in critical alarm, or redundancy switching is locked. 11. Tab to the Redundant M13 Cards field, specify whether to sound an alarm when a second M13 card is not installed by pressing the spacebar to toggle between Yes and No, and then press Enter.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation NOTE The remote setting is controlling the MIX 56 at the other end of the DS3 link. For this to work, the DS3 mode must be set to C-Bit and a MIX 56 must be at the other end of the DS3 link. A remote control link will log the user out so the user will have to log into the remote MIX 56. [On a remote control link, the System Name at the center of the page heading will have a “(Remote)” after it.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual 2. To make the screen readable again, change the baud rate setting for the terminal (or PC running terminal emulation software) connected to the system so that it matches the new baud rate. To Set Modem Detect Tab to Modem Detect, press the spacebar to toggle between “Disabled” and “Enabled,” and press Enter. You must set this field to Yes if you intend to connect a modem to the MIX 56.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation 3. Tab to the Duplex field, press the space bar to toggle between “Half” and “Full”, and then press Enter. 4. Tab to the [Apply] button and press Enter. A prompt appears asking you to confirm the change. 5. Type y and press Enter. To Ping Other Systems on the Network Step Action 1. Tab to the Ping Address field and type the address of the system you want to ping. The address is divided into four sets of numbers from 0 to 255 each.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual Step Action 1. From the Directory screen, press 6 to select High Speed Configuration, then Enter. The High Speed Configuration screen appears.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation 5. Tab to the Local Optional C-bit LAPD Information fields, type the appropriate information in each field as described below, then press Enter and tab to the next field: a. Equipment ID: type up to 10 characters that describe the specific piece of equipment. b. Location ID: type up to 11 characters that describe the location of the equipment. c. Frame ID: type up to 10 characters that describe the location of the equipment within the building. d.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual nel, or you can specify the settings for one channel and apply them to all remaining channels from the Low Speed Configuration screen.. To Select a Signal Type Step Action 1. From the Directory screen, press 5 to select System Configuration, then Enter. The System Configuration screen appears. 2. In the Low Speed Type field, select a signal type by pressing the spacebar to toggle between T1, either of the two E1 modes, or the mixed mode, and then press Enter.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation This illustration shows the E1 signal type (lines 22–28 unavailable): MIX 56 by Telect MIX 56 Directory (CTRL+D) Low Speed Configuration Help (?) ----------------------Signal Type: E1 (lines 22-28 disabled) Channel Number: 1 Name: Low Speed 01 Type: E1 InterFace: CI LBO: Unavailable [Apply] State: Enabled Code: HDB3 [Apply All] ================================================================================ # Name Configuration Alrm # Name Configuration Alrm -- ---
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual This illustration shows mixed T1 and E1 signal types: MIX 56 by Telect MIX 56 Directory (CTRL+D) Low Speed Configuration Help (?) ----------------------Signal Type: Mixed, T1's and E1's Channel Number: 1 Name: Low Speed 01 Type: E1 InterFace: CI LBO: Unavailable [Apply] State: Enabled Code: HDB3 [Apply All] ================================================================================ # Name Configuration Alrm # Name Configuration Alrm -- ---------------- -------
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation 5. Tab to the State field, select whether the channel is active or inactive by pressing the spacebar to toggle between “Enabled,” “Enabled No Alarms,” and “Disabled,” and then press Enter. NOTE The “Enabled No Alarms” state means that the DS1 line is active but not monitored for error conditions. No alarms will be reported. 6.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual 9. To apply the configuration to the selected channel, tab to the [Apply] button and press Enter. To apply the configuration to all channels, tab to the [Apply All] button and press Enter. NOTE When you apply the configuration to all channels, the name is not applied to each channel. You must configure each channel name separately. In either case, a prompt appears telling you this is a service-affecting procedure and asks if you want to continue. 10.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation Step Action 1. From the Directory screen, type 3 to select Save Configuration and press Enter. 2. In the Select Number field, type the number of the desired option. The first three options are the saved configurations in NVRam.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual b. On pressing y and Enter the prompt appears: Ready to save the configuration to a file. Setup for receiving a raw ascii file and select the "Receive File..." data option. If you decide not to save to a file press the Escape Key. After the data transfer is complete, i.e. the file has been saved, Press the ESCAPE key to return to the "Save Configuration" screen. c.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation Restoring to the Factory configuration also disables security and resets the System Interfaces screen. Restoring to the Factory configuration does not change any of the three NVRam saved configurations. Restoring the entire NVRam configuration from a file restores all three of the saved configurations plus restoring all the settings of the Security screen, Alarm Threshold screen, System Interface screen, and Update Flash screen.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual Step Action 1. From the Directory screen, type 4 to select Restore Configuration and press Enter. 2. In the Select Number field, type the number of the desired option. The first three options are the saved configurations in NVRam. Option 4 is the restore to Factory configuration.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation click the Open button. On clicking the Open button ProComm will send the file to the Mix56. NOTE, this file must have been previously saved with the save to a file options of screen 3. WARNING: This sets up your baud rate and network settings which if are changed from your current settings will cause you to lose your connection. Are you sure you want to restore from a file? y/n n ProComm is a registered trademark of Symantec Corporation. b.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual c. On pressing y and Enter the file with the base name as specified on screen 10 and with the extension of “.nvr” is retrieved from the TFTP file server. NOTES - The file must have been previously saved via one of the save file options of the Save Configuration screen. - Restoring the NVRam from a file results in a reboot of the Mix56 card.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation To View High-Speed Errors in 15-Minute Histories The High Speed Errors-15 min. screen displays DS3 error counts in individual 15-minute increments for the last 24 hours (96 total increments). When you specify a time for which you want to view errors, the High Speed Errors-15 min. screen displays the error counts for the 15-minute span that the time you specified is within. When you view the counts of the current span, the screen updates every 2 seconds.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual 3. To clear the error counts for all 96 periods, tab to the [Clear] button and press Enter. This also clears the High Speed 24-hour counts. A prompt appears asking you to confirm the clear. 4. Type y and press Enter. To View High-Speed Errors in 24-Hour Histories The High Speed Errors-24 hr.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation A prompt appears asking you to confirm the clear. 3. Type y and press Enter. The error counts clear. Viewing Low-Speed Errors You can view low-speed error counts in either of the following ways: • 15-Minute Histories—Error-count totals are displayed for every 15minute period in the last 24 hours (96 periods total), including current period.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual The middle portion of the screen displays Errored Seconds (ES), Errored Seconds Ratio (ESR), Severely Errored Seconds (SES), and Severely Errored Seconds Ratio (SESR) for all channels. By typing a channel number in the Channel # field, you can view the CV, LOSS, and AISS error counts for each channel at the bottom of the screen.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation enter an invalid time, the display will go back to the previous valid time.) The Span field displays the 15-minute span that the time you specified is within, and the error fields display counts of the errors that occurred during that 15-minute time span. 3. To view counts for the errors listed in the bottom portion of the screen for a specific channel, tab to the Channel # field in the upper portion of the frame, type a channel number, and then press Enter.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual Step Action 1. From the Directory screen, type 14 to select Low Speed Errors-24 hr. and press Enter. The Low Speed Errors-24 hr. screen appears: MIX 56 by Telect View: Current Channel:1 system 2 Directory (CTRL+D) Help (?) Low Speed Errors-24 hr.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation 4. To clear Current and Previous periods for the channel you are viewing, tab to the [Clear] button and press Enter. This also clears the 15-minute counts for the channel. To clear Current and Previous periods for all channels, tab to the [Clear All] button and press Enter. This also clears the 15-minute counts for all channels. A prompt appears asking you to confirm the clear. 5. Type y and press Enter. The error counts clear.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual Major: service-affecting conditions that cause the loss of a single low speed line or cause performance issues on the high-speed line. Minor: conditions that do not affect service. While some conditions trigger alarms automatically, you can set thresholds for other conditions in the Alarm Thresholds screen.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation Step Action 1. From the Directory screen, press 16 to select Current Alarms, then Enter.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual Step Action 1. From the Directory screen, press 17 to select Alarm Log, then Enter. The Alarm Log screen appears.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation For example: to set an alarm to trigger when the High Speed circuit experiences more than 3 seconds of Loss of Signal (LOS), set the Alarm On threshold to 003. Then set the Alarm Off threshold to the amount of time the condition must be absent before the alarm clears (ex. 010 = 10 seconds of no LOS). You can set thresholds for the following alarm conditions for both the highspeed and the low-speed signals: Alarm Indication Signal (AIS).
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual Step Action 1. From the Directory screen, type 8 to select Alarm Thresholds and press Enter. The Alarm Thresholds screen appears.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation Each page in the Event Log contains up to 11 entries that show the date and time each event occurred, as well as a detailed explanation of the event. You can move forward or backward through the pages, and when finished viewing events, you can clear the entire log. Step Action 1. From the Directory screen, press 18 to select Event Log, then Enter. The Event Log screen appears.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual PERFORMING DIAGNOSTICS Running Loopbacks ! ALERT ALERT! When a loopback is running, the low-speed channel or high-speed circuit on which it is running is out of service. The following loopbacks can be set from the Loopbacks screen: Low Speed “Line”: The signal is sent through the DS1 LIU (Line Interface Unit) and looped back before reaching the Encoder/Decoder. The DS1 Received signal is looped back out as the DS1 Transmitted signal.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation The following remote loopbacks can be requested from the Loopbacks screen: Low Speed “Remote Tx LpUp”: Transmits a DS1 Loop Up code for 6 seconds. The MIX 56 uses CSU loop codes. Low Speed “Remote Tx LpDn”: Transmits a DS1 Loop Down code for 6 seconds. The MIX 56 uses CSU loop codes. High Speed “Remote DS1 Ch xx in DS3”: Requests a loopback of the individual DS1 signal for Channel xx of the MUXed DS3 signal at the other end of the DS3 link.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual Settings screen is set to Yes. If loop back permission is set to Yes then the MIX 56 will — ◊ • Go into loopback when the loop-up code is no longer received and it had received the loop-up code for at least 5 seconds. A loopback is not established until the loop-up code is no longer received after being received for at least 5 seconds. ◊ Go out of loopback when the loop-down code has been received for 5 seconds.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation MIX 56 by Telect Rt. Mix56 Directory (CTRL+D) Help (?) Loopbacks --------LS Chan #: 1 [Apply] High Speed: None Rx: None Low Speed: None Rx: None ============================================================================= # Name DS3 DS1 Status Rx # Name DS3 DS1 Status Rx -- ------------ ---- ------------- --- ------------ ---- ------------- -1 Low Speed 01 None None No 15 Low Speed 15 None Chan.Disabled... 2 Low Speed 02 None None No 16 Low Speed 16 None Chan.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual 6. Type y and press Enter. The High Speed field in the upper frame displays the loopback running on the High Speed circuit. The lower frame displays the status of the Low Speed channels. NOTES • The Rx fields on the Loopback screeen is to display the status of the MIX 56 receiving any remote loopback requests.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation When test mode “T1/E1 Test on High Speed Line” is selected then you also specify: 1. Which channel of the muxed DS3 signal to insert the test pattern on. 2. Whether to use a framed test signal or not. 3. What frame format to use if using a framed test signal. 4. What remote alarm format to use if T1 line and using a framed test signal When test mode “Unframed Test on Low Speed Line” is selected then you also specify which low speed channel to do the test on.
4 Software Operation MIX 56 User Manual NOTE The DS3 test on the high speed line is a C-Bit DS3 signal. This is due to the capabilities of the DS3 framer chip we used not being able to recognize a received test pattern unless the framer chip is set for C-Bit. 3. Tab to the “Pattern” field and select the desired pattern by pressing the spacebar to toggle between the available options and then pressing Enter. The available options depend on the mode selection and are specified in the previous table. 4.
MIX 56 User Manual 4 Software Operation 7. Tab to the “RAI” field and toggle between the available options by pressing the spacebar and then pressing Enter. This field only applies to a T1 signal and selects the remote alarm format (remote alarm indication, RAI). The available options are bit2 equals zero in every channel (Bit 2=0) and FS bit of frame 12 of the framed signal (FS Bit). NOTE This field is only available in the “T1/E1 Test on High Speed Line” mode. 8.
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5 Owner Maintenance ! CAUTION CAUTION! This product must be installed and maintained only by qualified technicians. VORSICHT! Nur von qualifizierten Technikern installiert werden und instand gehalten werden. PRECAUCIÓN! Ser instalado y ser mantenido solamente por los técnicos autorizados. ATTENTION! Ce produit doit être installé et entretenu uniquement par des techniciens qualifiés.
5 Owner Maintenance MIX 56 User Manual REPLACING DSX JACK TRACER LAMPS To replace a DSX jack tracer lamp, you must remove the LED panel faceplate, which is held in place by a pin on one side and a screw on the other side. You must pull the faceplate out at an angle in order to remove it without breaking the pin, as described below. Step Action 1. Loosen the screw holding the LED panel faceplate in place. 2.
MIX 56 User Manual 5 Owner Maintenance 6. Gently insert the LED into the socket. If you encounter resistance, do not force the LED into position. Move it until it slides easily into place. When the LED snaps into place, the installation is complete. 7. To test the new LED, insert a plug into the “M” (monitor) jack. The LED flashes for about 30 seconds, then lights steadily. 8.
5 Owner Maintenance 5-4 MIX 56 User Manual 3. Remove the faceplate, as described on Page 5-2. 4. Loosen the six screws holding the upper and lower jack retainers in place and remove the retainers, as shown below. Press down on the wire-wrap door clip while removing the lower jack retainer. Telect, Inc.
MIX 56 User Manual 122188-10 A0 5 Owner Maintenance 5. Insert a bantam plug into the jack and pull the jack straight out, as shown below. You may need to wiggle the jack slightly to unseat it from the connectors. 6. Insert the new jack into its slot and gently press it into place so that the jack connectors insert into the chassis connectors. 7. Replace the upper and lower jack retainers and tighten the screws until the retainers are securely attached to the chassis. 8. Re-install the faceplate.
5 Owner Maintenance MIX 56 User Manual REPLACING M13 CARDS ! ALERT ALERT! To avoid electrostatic discharge, always wear a grounding strap plugged into the ESD jack when handling any MIX 56 components. ALERT ALERT! Do not remove an M13 card that is carrying traffic. Switch traffic to the Standby card by setting it as the Active card in the System Settings screen of the craft interface. See “Specifying System Settings & M13 Card Functions” on page 414. Step Action 1.
MIX 56 User Manual 5 Owner Maintenance 2. Using the M13 card ejector handle, gently pull the card straight out of the chassis, as shown below. M13 Card Ejector Handle 122188-10 A0 3. Align the new card with the card guides and gently insert it into the chassis by pressing the ejector handle against the card and pushing the card back. 4. Again, touching only the ejector handle, firmly press the M13 card into place so that the connectors on the card fully mate with the connectors inside the chassis.
5 Owner Maintenance MIX 56 User Manual REPLACING ALARM CARDS ! ALERT ALERT! To avoid electrostatic discharge, always wear a grounding strap plugged into the ESD jack when handling any MIX 56 components. To replace an alarm card, you must remove the LED panel faceplate, which is held in place by a pin on one side and a screw on the other side. You must pull the faceplate out at an angle in order to remove it without breaking the pin, as described below. 5-8 Step Action 1.
MIX 56 User Manual 5 Owner Maintenance 4. Using a 3/16 nut driver or a wrench, remove the two Craft port hex nuts shown below. 5. Using pliers, grasp the alarm card by the Craft port and pull the card straight out of its holder. 6. While holding the new alarm card by the Craft port, align the card with the guides and gently insert it into the holder until the card no longer moves back. Craft Port Hex Nuts 7. Replace the hex nuts and tighten them until the alarm card is securely in place. 8.
5 Owner Maintenance MIX 56 User Manual program. Nonredundant systems are updated directly through the Craft port. Regardless of which method you use, you must first download the update from Telect’s website and ensure the files can be accessed by the system during the update process. Warning — Do not use HyperTerminal to download upgrades through the serial port to the MIX 56. Data might be lost while using HyperTerminal to download the new upgrade.
MIX 56 User Manual 5 Owner Maintenance MIX 56 by Telect MIX 56 Directory (Ctrl+D) Help (?) Update Flash -----------TFTP Ethernet Port: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Filename: mix56tst TFTP Host IP Address: 10. 2. 1.
5 Owner Maintenance MIX 56 User Manual A warning message appears, stating the standby card’s flash program has been updated, and you must now switch to the standby card to activate a flash update to the currently active card. 6. As the warning message instructs, press Esc to exit this screen. The Update Flash screen reappears, and the message “***Flash update successful***” appears on the TFTP Ethernet Port line. 7.
MIX 56 User Manual 5 Owner Maintenance Programming the External flash Please download the MIX56 external flash image file Downloading, send the S-Record or binary file: 4. Follow the procedure for your terminal (or PC running terminal emulation software) to browse for the file and download it. The file must already reside on the terminal or PC. Ensure the file transfer protocol is Raw ASCII or Text.
5 Owner Maintenance MIX 56 User Manual 5. Verify that the Checksum is zero and press Y. The external flash is overwritten with the new file, after which, the screen asks you to download the internal flash file. 6. Follow the procedure for your terminal (or PC running terminal emulation software) to browse for the file and download it. The file must already reside on the terminal or PC. Ensure the file transfer protocol is Raw ASCII or Text.
MIX 56 User Manual 5 Owner Maintenance Step Action 1. From the Directory screen, type 10 to select Update Flash and press Enter. The Update Flash screen appears. 2. Tab to the [Program Transfer] button and press Enter. A warning screen appears asking you to confirm updating the standby card flash. NOTE If you get an error message saying no standby card has been detected, you cannot use this procedure—you need to use “Serial Load” as described in “Craft Port Update.” 3. Type y and press Enter.
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6 Service IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY Recheck your installation and your software settings. If you want help, contact Telect technical support: By e-mail: getinfo@telect.com By phone: 888-821-4856 or 509-921-6161 IN-WARRANTY SERVICE Contact your Telect equipment distributor, or call a Telect Customer Service Representative: 1-800-551-4567 1-509-926-6000 Telect will repair or replace defective products within the limits of the warranty. See “Repacking for Shipment” on the next page.
6 Service MIX 56 User Manual returning equipment. Call a Customer Service Representative for help getting these forms. The processing fee guarantees a repair estimate and is credited against actual material and labor costs. REPACKING FOR SHIPMENT 1. Tag the equipment showing owner’s name, address, and telephone number, together with a detailed description of the problem. 2. Use the original shipping container if possible.
Appendix A: Connector Pinouts 64-PIN CONNECTOR Pin 33 Pin 60 Pins 61–63 (not used) Pin 64 (chassis ground) Pin 32 (chassis ground) Pin 28 Pin 1 Pins 29–31 (not used) DS1 In Tip connections are on pins 33–60; Ring connections are on pins 1–28.
MIX 28 User Manual DS1 Out Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 DSX-1 TX Ring 2 DSX-2 TX Ring 3 DSX-3 TX Ring 4 Pin Signal 17 DSX-17 TX Ring 33 DSX-1 TX Tip 49 DSX-17 TX Tip 18 DSX-18 TX Ring 34 DSX-2 TX Tip 50 DSX-18 TX Tip 19 DSX-19 TX Ring 35 DSX-3 TX Tip 51 DSX-19 TX Tip DSX-4 TX Ring 20 DSX-20 TX Ring 36 DSX-4 TX Tip 52 DSX-20 TX Tip 5 DSX-5 TX Ring 21 DSX-21 TX Ring 37 DSX-5 TX Tip 53 DSX-21 TX Tip 6 DSX-6 TX Ring 22 DSX-22 TX Ring 38 DSX-6 TX Tip 5
Appendix A: Connector Pinouts ETHERNET CONNECTOR Pin Signal 1 TX+ 2 TX- 3 RX+ 4 Not Used 5 Not Used 6 RX- 7 Not Used 8 Not Used Green LED LAN Link Yellow LED LAN Activity Green LED 8 Yellow LED 1 NOTE: SET PORT TO HALFDUPLEX MODE.
MIX 28 User Manual –A +A –B +B POWER CONNECTOR CRAFT PORT Pin Signal 1 Not Used 2 TXD 3 RXD 4 Not Used 5 Ground 6 Not Used 7 CTS 8 RTS 9 Not Used 5 1 9 6 GROUND SWITCH ON 1 2 3 LOGIC IN OUT DS3 COAX SHIELD ON = Directly connected to chassis ground Default is all ON. A-4 Telect, Inc.
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