Purpose of This Guide
12 TimeHub 5500 TL1 Reference Guide 097-55501-02 Issue 7 – January, 2005
Purpose of This Guide
The TimeHub 5500 TL1 Reference Guide provides information on TL1 command
conventions and parameters. It covers command types, formats, and responses. It
provides an explanation of the command function and a description of each
command parameter, value, and variable when applicable. It also describes
keywords used during provisioning and provides a troubleshooting guide.
Who Should Read This Guide
This guide is a command reference intended for engineers and telecommunications
professionals who provision and manage the TimeHub 5500. Chapter 1,
Introduction is for those who need a basic understanding of the Transaction
Language 1 (TL-1) protocol and how it is implemented in the TimeHub. Chapter 2,
Commands through Chapter 5, Troubleshooting provides details on TimeHub TL-1
commands, keywords, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Structure of This Guide
This guide contains the following sections:
Chapter, Title Description
Chapter 1, Introduction This chapter provides general information about the TL1
language. It covers the various types of commands and includes
the procedure for turning on the security function to limit system
access.
Chapter 2, Commands This chapter describes the TL1 commands. It provides an
explanation of command format, response types received, and
security access commands. It also provides an example of each
command and the response.
Chapter 3, Keywords This chapter describes the keywords used with provisioning
commands. It provides a list of keywords along with descriptions,
default values, accepted values, and example commands.
Chapter 4, Performance
Monitoring
This chapter describes input signal performance monitoring
measurements. It covers measurement property descriptions
and factory settings.
Chapter 5, Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information using
messages, events, and alarms. It provides descriptions of event
codes and lists corrective actions to take.
Index Provides references to individual topics within this guide.