Intec Argus 3u plus Manual de usuario
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ARGUS 3u
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/ 3u
NT
Manual
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ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT
by intec Gesellschaft für Informationstechnik mbH
D-58507 Lüdenscheid, Germany, 2007
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Version: 1.0
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1 Introduction ......................................................... 5
2 Safety Instructions ............................................. 9
3 Technical data ................................................... 10
4 Operation ........................................................... 13
5 Menu Hierarchy ................................................. 17
6 Automatic Access Test .................................... 21
7 Setting the type of access ............................... 26
7.1 Line Test ............................................................ 27
8 Select the Access Mode ................................... 31
8.1 Operation on a BRI or U-Interface access ...... 31
8.1.1 TE-Simulation mode .................................. 31
8.1.2 Permanent circuit ....................................... 32
8.1.3 BRI Passive Trace/Monitor (optional) ........ 37
8.1.4 Recorder .................................................... 39
8.1.4.1 Administration of the recorded data ........ 41
8.2 Operation on a POTS (analog) access ........... 44
8.2.1 POTS terminal ........................................... 44
8.2.2 POTS monitor ............................................ 45
9 Single Tests ...................................................... 47
9.1 Test the Supplementary Services ................... 47
9.1.1 Suppl. Services Test for 1TR6 Protocol .... 47
9.1.2 Suppl.service interrogation in DSS1 .......... 49
9.1.3 Suppl. Services Tests – Error messages .. 53
9.2 Service check .................................................... 54
9.3 Bit error test ...................................................... 58
9.3.1 Start BERT ................................................ 60
9.3.1.1 BERT - saving ........................................ 64
9.3.1.2 Display the saved BERT results ............. 65
9.3.2 BERT wait .................................................. 66
9.3.3 B-channel loop ........................................... 67
9.4 X.31 Test ............................................................ 68
9.4.1 Automatic X.31-Test .................................. 68
9.4.2 Manual X.31 Test ...................................... 70
9.5 CF Interrogation ................................................ 72
9.6 CF - Activation .................................................. 74
9.7 CF - Delete ......................................................... 75
9.8 MSN Interrogation (only on a BRI with DSS1) 76
9.9 Time measuring ............................................... 77
9.9.1 Connection setup time ............................... 78
9.9.2 Time measurement: B-channel delay ........ 79
9.9.3 Time measurement: Interchannel delay .... 81
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10 Connection ....................................................... 83
10.1 Setting up an ISDN connection ....................... 83
10.2 Clearing down an ISDN connection ............... 90
10.3 Operation on a POTS (analog) access ........... 92
11 Test Manager .................................................... 94
11.1 Simultaneously Starting Several Tests .......... 95
11.2 Switching Between Tests ................................ 98
11.3 Cancel All .......................................................... 98
12 Automatic Test ................................................. 99
12.1 Automatic Start test ....................................... 101
12.2 Display Results .............................................. 104
12.3 Sending the results of a tests to a PC .......... 105
12.4 Deleting the results of a test ......................... 106
12.5 Sending the results of all tests to a PC ........ 107
13 Level Measuring ............................................ 108
13.1 Level measuring on a BRI access ................ 108
13.2 Voltage measurement on a U-interface ........ 109
13.3 Voltage measurement on a POTS access .... 111
14 L1 status ......................................................... 112
14.1 The L1 status of a BRI access ...................... 112
15 Configuration .................................................. 113
15.1 Trace/Remote ................................................. 113
15.2 Configuration: ISDN ....................................... 115
15.3 Configuration: BERT ...................................... 119
15.4 Configuration: POTS ...................................... 122
15.5 Configuration: X.31 ........................................ 125
15.6 Configuration: ARGUS .................................. 126
15.7 Saving Call Numbers ..................................... 129
15.8 Reset ............................................................... 131
16 Accu servicing ................................................ 133
16.1 Automatic recharging of the accumulators . 133
16.2 Manual accumulator servicing ..................... 134
17 Testing Features with the Keypad ................ 135
18 Appendix ......................................................... 137
A) Acronyms ................................................... 137
B) CAUSE-Messages – DSS1 Protocol .......... 140
C) CAUSE-Messages – 1TR6 Protocol .......... 142
D) ARGUS Error Messages ........................... 144
1 Introduction
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1 Introduction
The ARGUS 3u installation tester makes installation work
and trouble shooting on BRI and POTS accesses both safe
and uncomplicated. Additionally, the ARGUS 3u also
supports U-interface accesses. With its rechargeable
batteries and internal charger, the ARGUS 3u is
exceptionally well suited for use in the field. The intuitive
menu operation combines convenient cursor keys and
softkeys with a four-line backlit display.
Besides automatic access tests, service checks and
supplementary services tests, the ARGUS 3u also supports
among others physical measurements with evaluation,
cabling tests, and bit error rate measurements
The ARGUS can be enhanced with the WINplus software
package, which enables linking the ARGUS to a PC.
WINplus can be used to load changes to the protocols or
new functions into the ARGUS at any time (software
updates free of charge at www.argus.info).
If you use the ARGUS on a BRI in an ISDN system whose
specifications deviate from the (DIN ETS 300 102) standard
(e.g. some networked PBXs), you must take these
manufacturer-specific modifications into account. In such
cases, please contact the distributor of your ISDN PBX for
assistance.
The ARGUS Functions - Overview:
Protocol Recognition and B-Channel Test for ISDN
Accesses
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.
Telephone connections
Can a telephone call be placed from this access to every
other number and/or can this access receive a call?
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Service Tests
Does the tested access support connections with the most
important services, such as, ISDN telephone service, Group
4 - Facsimile or datatransmission at 64 kbit/s etc.?
Additionally, 3 user-specific services can be saved in the
ARGUS and tested on the access under test.
Bit error tests (BERT)
Performs a BERT in an extended call to itself via a loopbox
or in end-to-end operation. The ARGUS will, if needed,
handle the loopbox function itself.
Supplementary Services
The ARGUS automatically tests the supplementary services
made available by the exchange.
Leased Line Tests – tests permanent circuits with BERT
and speech
POTS functionality (does not apply for the 3u basic)
Does the POTs access support call number transfer?
Monitoring a POTS access (passive listening-in)
(does not apply for the 3u basic)
Passive trace on a BRI access
Line Test (optional)
Checks the terminating resistors for the cabling of a four-
wire bus.
Detects cabling problems (e.g. broken wires, short-circuits
or crossed wires).
CF Interrogation
The ARGUS will check, whether a call diversion has been
setup on the access under test. The ARGUS can setup or
clear down call diversions in the exchange.
MSN interrogation (only on a BRI access)
On a P-MP access using the DSS1 protocol, the ARGUS
will determine the MSNs of the access under test.
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Access Acceptance Reports (with optional WINplus)
When the ARGUS is linked to a PC via the serial interface, it
is, as an example, possible to create and print a
comprehensive test report on the PC.
Testing Features with the Keypad
Supports manual tests in the so-called keypad mode. If the
network supports this feature, the user can send a command
sequence and can then test service features in a dialog.
Should you have any further questions, please contact us:
intec Gesellschaft für Informationstechnik mbH
Rahmedestr. 90
D-58507 Lüdenscheid
Tel.: +49 (0) 2351 / 9070-0
Fax: +49 (0) 2351 / 9070-70
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2 Safety Instructions
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2 Safety Instructions
The ARGUS may only be used with the included
accessories. Usage of other accessories may lead to
erroneous measurements and may even cause damage to
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.
• To prevent electrical shocks or damage to the ARGUS,
do not connect it to lines with voltages in excess of
100V!
• Never attempt a measurement with the case open!
• The ARGUS is not watertight. Protect the ARGUS from
exposure to water!
• Do not use batteries in the ARGUS3u; this tester is
designed to be used with - and to automatically charge -
accumulators (rechargeable batteries).
(see page 133 Accu servicing)
3 Technical data
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3 Technical data
Dimensions /
Weight
Height 229 mm
Width 72 mm
Depth 35 mm
Weight 350 g (without
batteries and protective
case)
Keypad
21 Keys
LCD display
LCD display with
switchable
background lighting
4 lines with 16 characters
Memory
EEPROM Non-volatile
memory:
16 kBytes
Flash program
memory: 2 Mbyte
S-RAM: 512 Kbytes
Inputs / Outputs
1 RJ45 for BRI, U-
Interface or POTS
access
1 jack for an external
power supply
1 RJ45 for
Line Test (optional) and
serial transfer
Temperature Ranges
Ambient-temperature:
0 °C to +50 °C
Operating
temperature:
-5 °C to +55 °C
Power
Supply
9 V, plug-in power
supply
or
BRI feed
ARGUS 3u only:
3 Accumulators AA
(Mignons) NiMH
1600mAh
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