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VeEX VePAL TX300 - User Manual

VeEX VePAL TX300
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Summary

About This User Manual

Introduction to TX300;e

Ethernet Operations

Details single and dual port Ethernet configuration options and test modes.

Fibre Channel Operation

Describes Fibre Channel port operation modes, including pass-through monitoring.

OTN;SDH;SONET Interfaces

Lists supported OTN/SDH/SONET interface types and impedance.

Safety Information

Optical Connectors Safety

Safety precautions for optical connectors and laser sources.

Electrical Connectors Safety

Safety precautions for electrical connectors and potential voltage hazards.

Basic Operations

Compact Platform Overview

Provides an overview of the test set's physical layout and components.

Keypad Functions

Details the functions of each key on the device's keypad.

Touch Screen Display

Information on operating the LCD touch screen display and precautions.

Battery Information

Details about the unit's rechargeable Li-ion battery pack.

Connectors and Panels

Description of physical test ports and interfaces.

LEDs Status Indicators

Explains the functions of fixed and soft LEDs on the unit.

Software Upgrade

Instructions for updating the test set software via USB or ReVeal MTX300.

Home Menu and Switch Test Mode

Home Menu Layout and Navigation

Describes the three presentation areas of the Home Menu screen.

Status Icons

Explains the meaning of various status icons displayed on the screen.

Switching Test Modes

Outlines the available test modes for the TX300/e.

Setup

Accessing Setup Menu

Describes the navigation path to access the Setup menu.

Signal Overview and Configuration

Describes setting up interfaces and test parameters for the Signal tab.

PDH Setup

Details the setup procedures for PDH signals.

SDH Setup

Details the setup procedures for SDH signals.

SONET Setup

Details the setup procedures for SONET signals.

OTN;SDH Setup

Details the setup procedures for OTN/SDH signals.

OTN;SONET Setup

Details the setup procedures for OTN/SONET signals.

Measurement Configuration

Configures measurement settings including timer, performance analysis, and general options.

Results

PDH Results

Displays PDH test results including summary, errors, alarms, event log, signal, histogram, graph, and performance analysis.

SDH Results

Displays SDH test results including summary, errors, alarms, event log, signal, histogram, graph, and performance analysis.

SONET Results

Displays SONET test results including summary, errors, alarms, event log, signal, histogram, graph, and performance analysis.

OTN Results

Displays OTN test results including summary, errors, alarms, event log, and signal.

Alarm Generation and Error Insertion

Alarm Generation

Describes generating different anomalies into the transmit signal.

PDH Alarms and Errors

Lists the PDH and T-Carrier alarms and errors that can be generated.

SDH Alarms and Errors

Lists the SDH alarms and errors that can be generated.

OTN Alarms and Errors

Lists the OTN alarms and errors that can be generated.

Error Insertion

Explains how to inject errors during testing.

OTN Tools

Shortcuts

Lists the shortcuts for accessing OTN Tools.

Overhead Analyzer & Generator

Analyzes and generates overhead information.

OTN Frame Analysis

Analyzes the OTN frame structure.

Optical Transport Unit (OTU) Analysis

Analyzes the OTU overhead.

Optical Data Unit (ODU) Analysis

Analyzes the ODU overhead.

Optical Payload Unit (OPU) Analysis

Analyzes the OPU overhead.

Payload Label (Payload Structure Identifier)

Sets the Payload Structure Identifier (PSI) for payload configuration.

Trace Identifier (Trail Trace Identifier)

Manages path trace testing and screens.

TCM Tasks (Tandem Connection Monitoring)

Analyzes or edits Tandem Connection Monitoring (TCM) bytes.

SDH;SONET Tools

SDH;SONET Tools Overview

Provides access to SDH/SONET testing tools.

Shortcuts

Lists shortcuts for SDH/SONET Tools.

Overhead Analyzer

Displays Section/Line and Path Overhead bytes.

Overhead Generator

Edits Section/Line and Path Overhead bytes.

Pointer Tasks

Displays and generates AU/TU pointer values and movements.

Trace Identifier

Generates and edits J0, J1, J2 path traces.

Payload Labels

Sets C2 and V5 Path Signal Labels for High order/STS and Low order VCs.

APS Tasks

Measures Automatic Protection Switching limits.

Tandem Connection Monitoring (TCM)

Analyzes or edits Tandem Connection Monitoring (TCM) bytes.

Tributary Scan

Scans tributaries to check signal structure, trace ID, and payload.

Round Trip Delay

Measures propagation time through the network.

Jitter and Wander

Provides information on Jitter and Wander measurements.

V-SCAN

Monitors channel health and rate of individual tributaries.

PDH Tools

E1 Pulse Mask

Captures and analyzes E1 pulse shape for conformance testing.

E3 Pulse Mask

Captures and analyzes E3 pulse shape for conformance testing.

E1 APS Testing

Measures Automatic Protection Switching limits for E1 links.

E1 Frame Words

Explains the NFAS word for E1 signal framing.

Round Trip Delay

Measures round trip delay for PDH signals.

E1 RX Data

Displays received data and captures current timeslots for E1.

E1 ISDN PRI

Covers ISDN PRI call setup, signal, trace, multi-call, DTMF, dbackup, and monitor modes.

E1 VF Tasks

Performs talk/listen functions for VF channels.

Jitter and Wander

Provides information on Jitter and Wander measurements.

DS1;3 Tools

DS1 Pulse Mask

Captures and analyzes DS1 pulse shape for conformance testing.

DS1 Loop

Accesses DS1 loopback features.

Round Trip Delay

Measures round trip delay for DS1/3 signals.

DS1 RX Data

Displays received data and captures timeslots for DS1.

DS3 Pulse Mask

Captures and analyzes DS3 pulse shape for conformance testing.

DS3 FEAC

Configures Far End Alarm and Control Channel Responses for DS3.

DS1 ISDN PRI

References E1 ISDN PRI instructions.

DS1 VF Tasks

Performs talk/listen functions for VF channels.

Jitter and Wander

Provides information on Jitter and Wander measurements.

CSU;NIU Emulation for DS1

Emulates CSU or NIU for DS1 service verification.

Jitter and Wander Application

Jitter Measurement & Generation

Measures and analyzes received signal jitter.

Max Jitter Tolerance (MTJ)

Defines sinusoidal jitter amplitude causing designated errors.

Jitter Transfer Function (JTF)

Defines output jitter to input jitter ratio versus frequency.

Wander Measurement

Measures long-term phase variations of a digital signal.

Wander Analysis PC Software

Software for viewing and analyzing TIE data results.

OTU-Xe

OTU-Xe Overview

Overview of Overclocked OTN testing capabilities.

Overclocked OTN Testing

Compensates for rate mismatch with 10GbE LAN and OPU2 payload.

OTUx Home Menu and Switch Test Mode

Enabling Ethernet Options on OTUx Home Menu

Enables Ethernet options like BERT, RFC 2544, Throughput.

Switching Test Modes

Selects the test interface or mode.

OTN Setup

Signal Setup

Configures Transmitter and Receiver interfaces and test parameters.

Interface Setup

Configures interface parameters like test port and clock source.

Pattern Setup

Configures test patterns for OTN mapping.

Measurements Configuration

Configures measurement settings.

General Settings

Configures audible alarm and measurement clock source.

OTN Results

Summary

Provides a summary of OTN test results and parameters.

Errors;Alarms

Details errors and alarm status for OTN signals.

Event Log

Displays a chronological log of error and alarm events.

Signal

Displays signal level and frequency measurements.

OTU-Xe Ethernet Applications

Ethernet

Ethernet Setup

Configures test mode, ports, and network settings for Ethernet tests.

BERT Testing

Performs Bit Error Rate Testing.

RFC 2544 Conformance Testing

Tests network link performance using throughput, latency, frame loss, and burst.

V-SAM

Automated Ethernet service activation test feature.

Throughput Testing (Multiple Streams)

Tests throughput performance for multiple traffic streams.

Ethernet OAM Testing

Provides defect detection, fault management, and performance monitoring.

Monitor (Pass Through)

Enables bi-directional monitoring of traffic.

Loopback Mode

Establishes manual loopback on the test set.

Advanced Tools (TX300 only)

Accesses additional test applications like Scan.

Fiber Channel

Fibre Channel Applications

Overview of Fibre Channel applications and network types.

Key Test Applications

Highlights key test applications in Fibre Channel.

Setup

Configures test interfaces, applications, and port settings.

BERT;Throughput

Performs BERT and Throughput tests for Fiber Channel.

RFC 2544 Conformance Testing

Tests Fiber Channel circuits for RFC 2544 compliance.

Loopback

Accesses the loopback function on the Fiber Channel Home menu.

CPRI Testing

Interface Specifications

Defines Layer 1 and Layer 2 specifications for CPRI.

CPRI Testing

Focuses on verifying BER requirements for CPRI Transport links.

CPRI BERT Setup

Configures BERT settings for CPRI testing.

Results

Displays CPRI BERT test results including summary, signal, errors, alarms, and events.

Profiles

Accessing and Configuring Profiles

Explains how to create, save, and load test configuration profiles.

Common Functions

IP Tools

Provides IP configuration and testing tools.

Net Wiz

Network Wizard for network configuration.

WiFi Wiz

WiFi Wizard for wireless network configuration.

Advanced Tools

Accesses advanced test applications.

Utilities

Provides access to common utilities.

Files

Manages saved files and test results.

ReVeal Software

Information on using the ReVeal software.

Backlight

Controls the display backlight settings.

Warranty and Software

Warranty Period

Details the warranty period for hardware, software, and accessories.

Hardware Coverage

Warrants hardware products against defects in materials and workmanship.

Software Coverage

Warrants software and firmware materials against defects.

Limitations

States warranty limitations and exclusions.

Revoking the warranty

Lists conditions under which the warranty may be revoked.

Product Specifications

Certifications and Declarations

What is CE?

Explains the CE marking requirements.

What is RoHS?

Explains the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliance.

About VeEX

VeEX VePAL TX300 Specifications

General IconGeneral
PlatformVePAL
ModelTX300
CategoryTest Equipment
Ethernet TestingYes
OTN TestingYes
SDH/SONET TestingYes
PDH/DSn TestingYes
Fibre Channel TestingYes
Battery LifeUp to 8 hours
Form FactorPortable
Test TypeMulti-Service Transport Test
Protocols SupportedEthernet, OTN, SDH/SONET, PDH/DSn, Fibre Channel
Power SupplyAC/DC
DisplayTouchscreen
Operating Temperature-10°C to +50°C
Storage Temperature-20 to 70 °C
Humidity5% to 90% non-condensing

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