Chapter 6 VT100 Terminal Emulation
About VT100
74 SmartClass E1 Tester User’s Guide
About VT100
The optional VT100 feature lets you use the E1/Datacom Tester to emulate a
VT100 terminal, allowing local access to network elements. During a VT100
session, you can retrieve circuit and service performance information, such as
loss, margin, synchronization, performance (such as SES, ES, and UAS), and
alarm information from network elements such as HTU-R, HTU-C, HRE, and
SmartJack (NIU). Data from the network element appears on the E1/Datacom
Tester’s screen. You can save this information to an ASCII file, print it, or export
it. During a VT100 session, you can also configure and provision the accessed
network element from the E1/Datacom Tester.
For information about emulating a VT100 session using the E1/Datacom
Tester, see “Emulating a VT100 terminal” on page 74.
VT100 cabling
The optional VT100 emulation feature allows you to attach the E1/Datacom
Tester to a network element.
To connect, you need the following:
– DB-9 RS-232 cable.
– DB-9 male to male null modem adapter for connecting to network
elements
To ensure an uninterrupted supply of power during the session, attach the stan-
dard AC Adapter or optional Cigarette Lighter Adapter.
Emulating a VT100 terminal
The following procedure describes how to run a VT100 session on the E1/
Datacom Tester.
To emulate a VT100 terminal
1 If the E1/Datacom Tester is off, press the green power button to power on
the E1/Datacom Tester.
It may take several seconds for the E1/Datacom Tester to fully power on.
When a menu appears, you can begin using the E1/Datacom Tester.
2 Connect the E1/Datacom Tester to the network element:
a Connect one end of the DB-9 cable to the E1/Datacom Tester’s RS-232
connector located on the left panel.
b If necessary, connect the other end of the cable to the null modem
adapter (DB-9 male to male).
c Connect the cable to a network element.
NOTE:
For more information about the VT100 option and E1/Datacom Tester train-
ing, contact your JDSU sales representative.
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