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SmartClass E1 Tester User’s Guide 107

Chapter 9

Troubleshooting

This chapter describes how to identify and correct problems related to the

SmartClass E1 Tester. Topics discussed in this chapter include the following:

– “Getting Technical Assistance” on page 108

– “Resolving problems” on page 108

Main Page

Default Chapter7
- Table of Contents7
About this Guide13
Purpose and Scope14
Assumptions14
Safety and Compliance Information14
Conventions14
Chapter 1 Getting Started17
- Getting Started17
Ship List18
Features and Capabilities18
Options19
- Configurations19
- Software Options20
- Optional Accessories20
Preparation for Use21
- General Preparation21
- Charging the Batteries22
Exploring the Front Panel22
- Status Leds23
- Lcd24
- Cancel Key24
- OK Key24
- Arrow Keys24
- Keypad24
  - Action Key24
  - Start Key24
- Backlight Key24
- Power Key24
Exploring the Side Panels25
- Left Side Panel25
- Right Side Panel25
Exploring the Bottom Panel26
Powering on Your Unit26
Powering off Your Unit26
Navigating the User Interface27
- Menu Screens28
- Data Entry Screens29
- Result Screens29
Using the Keypad30
- Selecting a Menu Option or a Configuration Setting30
- Returning to a Previous Menu30
- Entering Numeric Values30
- Typing Text30
Chapter 2 Instrument Settings33
- Instrument Settings33
Setting the Language34
Viewing the Software and Hardware Information34
Setting the Date and Time35
- Changing the Date or Time Format35
- Setting the Date or Time35
Adjusting the Contrast and Brightness36
Determining the Specified Battery Type36
Managing Files36
Specifying DB9 Port Usage37
- Basic Testing39
Setting Options37
Restoring Factory Defaults37
Chapter 3 Basic Testing39
Managing Test Configurations40
- Saving a Configuration40
- Restoring a Configuration40
- Viewing a Configuration40
Starting or Restarting a Test41
Stopping a Test41
Timed Testing41
Viewing Test Results42
Remote Control42
Chapter 4 E1 Testing43
- E1 Testing43
About E1 Testing44
Launching an E1 Test Application44
Specifying Test Application Settings45
- Specifying a Test Mode45
- Configuring Test Settings Automatically46
- Specifying Interface Settings46
- Specifying E1 Framing Settings47
- Specifying E1 Signaling (Abcd/Sa) Settings48
- Specifying a BERT Pattern49
- Specifying Error/Alarm Settings51
- Specifying Performance Settings52
- Specifying VF Settings53
Monitoring a Circuit54
Measuring Timing Slips55
Terminate Testing56
Line Loopback Testing57
Pulse Shape Analysis58
Measuring Jitter59
- Configuring Test Settings59
- Connecting to the Circuit61
- Running the Test61
Testing MFC-R2 Signaling62
- Configuring Test Settings62
- Connecting to the Line65
- Running the Test65
Chapter 5 Datacom Testing67
- Datacom Testing67
About Data Communications Testing68
Launching the Datacom Application68
Specifying Test Settings69
- Specifying the Test Mode69
- Specifying the Interface Standard69
- Specifying Timing Parameters70
  - Specifying the Timing Mode70
  - Specifying Transmit and Receive Timing70
- Specifying Polarity Settings71
- Specifying a BERT Pattern71
- Specifying Data Parameters73
- Specifying Async Settings74
- Specifying Flow Control Settings75
- Specifying G.821 Performance Settings76
- Specifying Error Settings76
Performing a Self Test77
Connecting the E1/Datacom Tester to the Circuit77
- Connecting for X.21 Testing78
- Connecting for RS-232/V.24 and EIA-530 Testing78
- Connecting for V.35 Testing78
- Connecting for RS-449/V.36 Testing78
BER Testing79
Monitoring a Datacom Interface80
Frame Relay Testing80
- Launching the Frame Relay Application80
- Configuring the Test Mode81
- Specifying Datacom Settings81
- Configuring the Frame Load Settings82
- Configuring the Frame Header Settings84
- Configuring the LMI Settings85
- Configuring the Trace Settings86
- Specifying Flow Control Settings86
- Specifying Polarity Settings87
- Monitoring Traffic on Datacom Interfaces87
- Transmitting Traffic over a Datacom Interface88
Chapter 6 VT100 Terminal Emulation89
About VT10090
VT100 Cabling90
Emulating a VT100 Terminal90
Chapter 7 Test Results93
- Test Results93
E1 Results94
- E1 Summary Results94
- Statistics Results95
- Signal Results95
- Interface Results96
- Frame Data Results97
- Timeslot Results97
- BERT Results97
- Performance Results98
- VF Results102
- Freezing Test Results102
Pulse Shape Results102
- Summary102
- Pulse Shape104
Jitter Results104
- Summary Results104
- Jitter Results105
- Graphical and Tabular Jitter Results105
- Signal Results105
- Interface Results105
- BERT Results105
- Event Log105
- Event Histogram105
MFC-R2 Results106
Datacom Results106
- Summary Results106
- Clock Results107
- Control Signal Results107
- Data Results108
- BERT Results109
- G.821 Performance Results110
- Event Log110
- Event Histogram110
Frame Relay Results110
- Summary Results110
- Clock Results112
- Control Signal112
- Data Results112
- DLCI Results112
- Link Results113
- Ping Results115
- LMI Results116
- DLCI List Results116
- Trace Results116
- Event Log116
- Event Histogram117
Saving Results117
Viewing Saved Results117
Chapter 8 Maintaining the Batteries119
Prolonging Battery Life120
Recharging the Batteries120
Replacing the Batteries121
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting123
- Troubleshooting123
Getting Technical Assistance124
Resolving Problems124
- General Testing124
- E1 Testing125
- Datacom Testing126
Appendix A Signal Lead Names127
Appendix B Specifications129
E1 Interface Connector Specifications130
Physical Interface Specifications130
- Transmitter130
- Receivers130
  - This Appendix Contains Specifications for the E1 Tester. Topics Discussed in130
  - This Appendix Include the Following:130
E1 Circuit Testing Specifications131
Pulse Shape Specifications132
Jitter Specifications132
- Standards133
- Manual Jitter Measurement133
- MTJ and FMTJ Measurements133
- Jitter Transfer Measurement133
Datacom Specifications134
- Supported Interface Standards134
- About Pin Assignments134
- RS-232/V.24 Pin Assignments134
- X.21 Pin Assignments135
- Pin Assignments136
- V.35 Pin Assignments137
- RS-449/V.36 Pin Assignments138
- Signal Lead Names139
Physical Specifications140
Environmental Specifications140
Power Specifications140
Warranty Information141

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