Agilent Technologies OmniBER J7230A Installation and operation manual

Agilent J7230A
OmniBER OTN
10 Gb/s communications
performance analyzer
G.709
Verification Manual
Installation and

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Agilent Technologies
Agilent J7230A
OmniBER OTN
Installation and
Verification Manual
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Notices
© 2003 Agilent Technologies UK Limited
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tronic storage and retrieval or translation
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Manual Part Number
J7230-90035
Edition
First edition, January 2003
Printed in UK
Agilent Technologies UK Limited
Telecommunications Networks Test
Division
South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland
EH30 9TG
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CAUTION
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ard. It calls attention to an operat-
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CAUTION notice until the indicated
conditions are fully understood and
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hazard. It calls attention to an
operating procedure, practice, or
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In This Manual…
You will find information for installing and verifying the
performance of your instrument
1 Introduction
This chapter provides a brief description of the product and
also all safety requirements the user should be aware of when
using the instrument.
2 Installation (Getting Started)
This chapter provides general information on how to install and
connect up the instrument.
3PerformanceTests
This chapter details the procedures to test the performance of
the instrument and provides a test record table to record the
results of the tests.
4 Self Test Overview
This chapter details all of the Self Test procedures.
5 ETSI/ANSI Terminology
This chapter provides a table explaining the equivalent
SDH/SONET terms.
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Conventions Used in this Manual
The conventions used in this manual to illustrate instrument
keys and display information are as follows:
<Menu> This is an example of a hardkey. Hardkeys (located to the right
of the display) are used to give access to different sets of
instrument settings, or select dedicated instrument functions.
Menu Items Menu items appear in text in bold with the greater than (>)
symbol separating each menu level. For example, if you are
instructed to choose Errors and Alarms from the Test Functions
menu, it appears as Test Functions > Errors and Alarms.
Field Items Field items you can select will appear in bold, for example
select Signal Rate field.
Drop Down
Lists
The item you must select from a drop down list is also shown in
bold. For example, select Signal Rate field and choose STM-1 or
OC-3 from the drop down list.
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1 Introduction
Product Description 10
Option Guide 11
General Information 15
Responsibilities of the Customer 15
Storage and Shipment 17
Safety Information 19
Safety Precautions 19
Safety Symbols 20
Connecting to the Network 21
Additional Precautions for Service Engineers 24
Avoiding Problems When Making Measurements 26
Operators Maintenance 27
Statement of Compliance 29
Electromagnetic Compatibility 30
Declaration of Conformity 30
2 Installation (Getting Started)
Preparation 32
Initial Inspection 32
Operating Environment 32
Preparation for Use 33
Rack Mounting the Instrument 37
Operation Checks on Delivery 39
Side Panel Connectors 47
Optical Out Ports 47
Optical In Ports 48
Clock Ports 48
DCC/GCC Port/Trigger Port 49
Electrical Test Ports 50
Contents
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Connectors at Base of Side Panel 51
Connectors on Instrument Rear Panel 53
Instrument Reboot (Cold Start) 54
3PerformanceTests
Introduction 56
Recommended Test Equipment 57
Self Test Loopback Cables and Accessories 59
Recall Default Settings 60
Performance Self Test 61
Description of the Performance Self Test 61
Loopback Connections Required for Self Test 62
How to run the Self Test 64
What to do if the Self Test fails 65
Internal Reference Clock Accuracy 66
Alternative DS1 Clock test (if suitable DSn Test Set is not
available) 71
External Clock Reference Inputs and Clock Reference Output 72
Optical Pulse Mask and Output Characteristics 79
52/155 and 622 Mb/s Optical Output Checks 80
2.5 Gb/s and 2.66Gb/s Optical Output Checks 85
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9.95 Gb/s and 10.71 Gb/s Optical Output Checks 88
Optical Receiver Sensitivity, Optical Power and Frequency
Measurement 93
Electrical Pulse Mask and Output Level Characteristics 112
Performance Test Record 139
4 Self Test Overview
Description of the Self Test 148
List of Self Tests 149
Loopback Connections Required for Self Test 151
How to Run a Self Test 154
What to Do if the Self Test Fails 160
5 ETSI/ANSI Terminology
ETSI/ANSI Conversion and Equivalent Terms 162
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Agilent Technologies
1
Introduction
Product Description 10
Option Guide 11
General Information 15
Safety Information 19
Connecting to the Network 21
Additional Precautions for Service Engineers 24
Avoiding Problems When Making Measurements 26
Operators Maintenance 27
Statement of Compliance 30
This chapter provides a brief description of the product and
also all safety requirements you should be aware of when using
the instrument.
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Product Description
The Agilent OmniBER OTN provides all the test capability you
need to test the performance of today’s high-capacity
transmission systems and networks, in one portable package.
•ITU-T G.709 test at 10.71 Gb/s and 2.66 Gb/s
•SONET/SDH plus PDH/DSn test at all rates from 1.5Mb/s to
10Gb/s
•Generation of mixed mappings
•Simultaneous all-channel testing (up to 192 STSs/AUs)
•Comprehensive OTN/SONET/SDH overhead testing
•Alarm stress testing
•Transmit and Receive event output triggers
•Thru-mode operation - transparent and overwrite
•Comprehensive online help
•Graphical measurement results
•See “Option Guide" on page 11, for more product details.
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Option Guide
This guide explains the features offered with the instrument
mainframe and its associated options.
For more information, see:
•“Mainframe Test Rate Capability" on page 11
•“OTN Interfaces" on page 12
•“PDH/DSn Testing" on page 12
•“Optical Interfaces" on page 12
•“Mixed Mappings" on page 13
•“Optical Connectors (product options)" on page 13
•“Alternative Optical Connectors (available accessories)" on
page 13
•“Other Options" on page 13
•“Accessories" on page 14
Mainframe Test Rate Capability
Optical Test Interfaces Mainframe
OC-1, OC-3, OC-12, OC-48, OC-192
STM-0, STM-1, STM-4, STM-16, STM-64
J7230A
Configuration Mainframe
Side mounted connectors J7230A - 004
Rear mounted connectors J7230A - 005
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OTN Interfaces
PDH/DSn Testing
Optical Interfaces
Optical Test Interfaces G.709 Options
Adds OTU-1 at 2.66Gb/s J7230A - 111
Adds OTU-2 at 10.71Gb/s J7230A - 112
Adds DSn/PDH option
DSn/PDH framed/unframed testing plus DSn/PDH
electrical interfaces
J7230A - 012
Wavelength Option
52 Mb/s to 2.5 Gb/s not
required
J7230A - 100
All rates up to 2.5 Gb/s
(must be ordered with
option J7230A - 111)
J7230A - 101
Select one wavelength
option for optical interfaces
up to 2.66 Gb/s
1310 nm optical transmitter J7230A - 104
1550 nm optical transmitter J7230A - 105
1310/1550 nm optical
transmitter
J7230A - 106
Optical Interfaces operating
at 10 and 10.7 Gb/s
1550 nm optical transmitter J7230A - 108
NOTE 52 Mb/s to 2.66 Gb/s optical options include 52 Mb/s and 155 Mb/s
electrical interfaces.
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Mixed Mappings
Optical Connectors (product options)
Alternative Optical Connectors (available accessories)
Alternative optical connectors are available for your product;
order the appropriate J7283A (FC/PC), J7284A (SC) or J7285A
(ST) accessory (connector). The number of connectors required
for your product is shown below.
Other Options
Certificate of Calibration
Option UK6: Calibration certificate with test data
Warranty and Service Plans
Adds Mixed mappings
option
Firmware only option that adds mixed mappings plus
STS-6c, -9c, -24c and VC-4-2c, -4-3c, -4-8c
J7230A - 510
Connector Option
FC/PC Adapters fitted on all optical interfaces J7230A - 609
SC Adapters fitted on all optical interfaces J7230A - 610
ST Adapters fitted on all optical interfaces J7230A - 611
J7283A (FC/PC) J7284A (SC) J7285A (ST)
J7230A - 104/105 444
J7230A - 106 555
J7230A - 100 222
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Terms and conditions of the applicable warranty for this
product are contained in the sales and related documentation
supplied separately.
Please contact your nearest Agilent Technologies Sales Office
for further information on warranty and extended warranty
options.
For access to Agilent Product information and sales/service
contacts, please visit http://www.agilent.com.
Accessories
Carrying Cases
J7266A: Hard transit case (for J7230A option 004)
Optical Adapters and Cables
J7283A: FC/PC optical connector (exchangeable)
J7284A: SC optical connector (exchangeable)
J7285A: ST optical connector (exchangeable)
J7281A: DCC port converter cable: 9-pin miniature D-type to
37-pin D-type (RS-449, female)
J7269A: Trigger Output Connector, DCC port to two BNC
connectors.
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General Information
Responsibilities of the Customer
The customer shall provide:
1Access to the products during the specified periods of
coverage to perform maintenance.
2Adequate working space around the products for servicing by
Agilent personnel.
3Access to and use of all information and facilities determined
necessary by Agilent to service and/or maintain the
products. (Insofar as these items may contain proprietary or
classified information, the customer shall assume full
responsibility for safeguarding and protection from wrongful
use.
4Routine operator maintenance and cleaning as specified in
the Agilent Operating and Service Manuals.
5Consumables such as paper, disks, magnetic tapes, ribbons,
inks, pens, gases, solvents, columns, syringes, lamps, septa,
needles, filters, frits, fuses, seals, detector flow cell windows,
etc.
Certification
Agilent Technologies certifies that this product met its
published specifications at the time of shipment from the
factory. Agilent Technologies further certifies that its
calibration measurements are traceable to the United States
National Bureau of Standards, to the extent allowed by the
Bureau's calibration facility and to the calibration facilities of
other International Standards Organization members.
Assistance
Product maintenance agreements and other customer
assistance agreements are available for Agilent products.
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Instruments Covered By Manual
Attached to the rear panel of the instrument is a serial number
plate. The serial number plate has a two letter reference
denoting country of origin (GB = Great Britain) and an eight
digit serial number. The serial number is unique to each
instrument and should be quoted in all correspondence with
Agilent, especially when ordering replacement parts.
Serial Number Plate
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Storage and Shipment
The instrument may be stored or shipped in environments
within the following limits:
Tem pe ratu r e
-40 to +75 degC
Altitude
Up to 4,600 meters (15,000 feet)
The instrument should also be protected from temperature
extremes which could cause condensation within the
instrument.
Repackaging for Shipment
Shipping to Service Centers. You can re-use the packaging, if in
its original condition, for onwards transportation and to return
the instrument for calibration or servicing. If the instrument is
being returned to Agilent for servicing, attach a tag indicating
the type of service required, return address, model number, and
full serial number. In any correspondence, refer to the
instrument by model number and full serial number.
Shipping/Transit to Customer Sites A hard transit case is
available as an optional accessory. (Order item no. J7266A:
Hard transit case for J7230A). It is recommended that these are
used for shipping to your customer sites. The hard case should
always be used when transporting the instrument in an aircraft
hold.
CAUTION The instrument cover should always be fitted when transporting the
instrument.
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Other Packaging. The following general instructions should be
followed when repackaging with commercially available
materials:
•Wrap instrument in heavy paper or plastic. If the instrument
is being shipped to Agilent, attach a tag indicating the type of
service required, return address, model number and full
serial number.
•Use a strong shipping container. A double wall carton made
of 350 pound test material is adequate.
•Use a layer of shock absorbing material 70 to 100 mm (3 to 4
inch) thick, around all sides of the instrument to provide
firm cushioning and prevent movement inside the container.
Protect the Front Panel controls and Top Panel connectors
with cardboard.
•Seal shipping container securely.
•Mark shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful
handling.
•In any correspondence, refer to instrument by model number
and full serial number.
Weight and Dimensions
Weight 15.2 kg (33.5 lb)
Dimensions 300 x 365 x 450 mm (11.75 x 14.5 x 17.75 in)
(height x width x depth)
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