Agilent Technologies AuroraPresto User manual

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AuroraPresto
User Guide
aurora
Presto
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Contents
Chapter 1 Welcome to AuroraPresto ..............1-1
Section 1 - About the User Guide ............................ 1-3
Intended Readers .........................................................1-3
How the Guide is Organised ........................................1-3
Chapter Structure ............................................................. 1-4
Conventions in the Guide .............................................1-4
Special Typefaces............................................................. 1-4
Tips, Notes and Warnings ................................................ 1-4
Special Terms ................................................................... 1-5
Section 2 - Introducing AuroraPresto ..................... 1-7
How You Can Use Your AuroraPresto ......................1-7
The Basic Method of Testing............................................ 1-7
Supplied with AuroraPresto ......................................1-8
How AuroraPresto fits Together................................1-8
Safety Advice ................................................................1-9
Looking after AuroraPresto .....................................1-10
A Look at AuroraPresto ...........................................1-11
Summary of the Main Features ...................................... 1-12
The Keypad..................................................................... 1-13
Understanding the LEDs................................................. 1-15
About the Interface Cards...............................................1-17
Cables Used with AuroraPresto .................................. 1-19
Chapter 2 Getting Started .................................2-1
Chapter Summary ........................................................2-2
Section 1 - Preparing to Use AuroraPresto ........... 2-3
Connecting to an External Power Source ........................ 2-3
Connecting to the Interfaces ............................................ 2-4
xDSL Connections ............................................................ 2-4
Data Port Connections...................................................... 2-5
Connecting to a PC, Printer or another AuroraPresto .. 2-6
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Switching AuroraPresto On and Off..........................2-7
The Welcome Screen ....................................................... 2-7
Changing the Appearance of the Screen.....................2-7
Changing the Contrast ..................................................... 2-7
Switching the Backlight On and Off ................................. 2-8
Removing & Replacing the Belt Hook.............................. 2-8
Section 2 - Using the Menus and Windows ........... 2-11
The Select Test Mode Menu.......................................2-11
How to Display the Select Test Mode Menu .................. 2-12
Moving Through the Items in a Menu.........................2-12
Selecting a Menu Item ................................................2-12
Using the Function Keys.............................................2-13
Exiting from a Menu or Option Window .....................2-13
Switching Between Windows .....................................2-14
Section 3 - Basic Operations.................................. 2-15
Adjusting the Volume..................................................2-15
Displaying Interface Cards or Modules ......................2-16
Entering Alphanumeric Information............................2-16
Adding or Deleting Characters....................................... 2-17
Saving the String and Exiting ......................................... 2-17
Chapter 3 Setting up AuroraPresto ................ 3-1
Setting up AuroraPresto Using Hot Keys..................3-2
How the Hot Keys work .................................................... 3-3
Setting up the Hot Keys.................................................... 3-3
Changing the Basic Configuration ...............................3-7
Configuring the Serial Port ............................................... 3-8
Setting up the Modem for ADSL Tests........................... 3-11
Setting up the Trace Route Options............................... 3-14
Setting up the IP Options ............................................... 3-15
Setting up PPP Options.................................................. 3-26
General Settings (System Setup) ...............................3-31
Setting the Automatic Power-Off Time Delay................. 3-32
Setting the Screen Backlight Power-Off Time Delay...... 3-33
Changing the Date/Time on the Internal Clock.............. 3-33
Changing the Country of Operation............................... 3-34
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Changing the Language of the Screen Display ............. 3-35
Returning to the Factory Defaults................................... 3-35
Checking the Current Setup of AuroraPresto .........3-41
Installing New Software on AuroraPresto ...............3-42
Installing AuroraExchange on the PC ......................... 3-42
Connecting AuroraPresto to a PC............................... 3-43
Setting up AuroraPresto - Software
Version A1.05 or Earlier .................................................. 3-44
Setting up AuroraPresto - Software
Version 1.07 or Later....................................................... 3-45
Setting up AuroraPresto - Software
Version 2.80 or Later....................................................... 3-47
Setting up AuroraExchange for AuroraPresto ......... 3-48
Upgrading AuroraPresto ............................................. 3-49
Downloading Configurations Files to AuroraPresto.... 3-50
Uploading Configuration Files from AuroraPresto...... 3-50
Uploading Sessions from AuroraPresto to a PC......... 3-51
During the Transfer ......................................................... 3-51
Chapter 4 Testing with AuroraPresto .............4-1
Section 1 - Test Modes ............................................. 4-3
Automatic .......................................................................... 4-3
Manual .............................................................................. 4-3
Auto Tests .....................................................................4-3
Setting up the Auto Test Options ..................................... 4-3
Setting up DSL Test Profiles............................................. 4-4
Choosing the Auto Test Mode Tests ................................ 4-6
Testing in Auto Test Mode................................................ 4-7
Viewing an Auto Test Summary ....................................... 4-8
Viewing Auto Test Results ................................................ 4-8
Printing Auto Test Results................................................. 4-8
Section 2 - DSL Testing Techniques ...................... 4-10
Main Test Configurations and Applications.................... 4-10
Modem Tests ..............................................................4-11
Simulating a DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) ............... 4-11
Simulating Modem to a DTE........................................... 4-13
Golden Modem Tests ..................................................... 4-14
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Simulating an ATU-R to DSLAM (ATU-C)....................... 4-16
Simulating DSLAM (ATU-C) to Modem (ATU-R) or DTE 4-16
Dual Ended Line Testing ................................................ 4-17
Section 3 - Physical Layer Tests ............................ 4-18
Noise Analysis.............................................................4-18
Setting up the Noise Analysis Test................................. 4-18
Running the Noise Analysis Test.................................... 4-19
DMM Tests ..................................................................4-21
DMM Measurement Tests............................................... 4-22
Setting up DMM Tests .................................................... 4-22
Running a DMM Test ...................................................... 4-23
TDR Tester ..................................................................4-24
TDR Overview .............................................................4-25
Gain................................................................................. 4-26
Pulse Widths ................................................................... 4-26
Setting Up the TDR Tester ............................................. 4-26
Running a TDR Test........................................................ 4-28
Viewing the TDR Test Results Graph ............................. 4-29
Load Coil Tests ..........................................................4-31
Running a Load Coil Test ............................................... 4-32
G.SHDSL Physical Layer Test ....................................4-32
Section 4 - DSL Layer Tests ................................... 4-33
DSL Layer....................................................................4-33
Setting up DSL Layer Tests ........................................4-33
Setting up the Modem Type for DSL Layer Tests.......... 4-33
Connecting AuroraPresto to a
Modem for DSL Layer Tests........................................... 4-34
Performing DSL Layer Tests........................................... 4-35
ADSL Statistics ............................................................... 4-37
DMT Carrier Usage ADSL Only (Signal Analysis) .......... 4-39
ADSL Bit Errors............................................................... 4-41
G.SHDSL Tests ...........................................................4-42
Setting up the G.SHDSL Modem ................................... 4-42
G.SHDSL DSL Statistics ................................................. 4-45
G.SHDSL Loopbacks ..................................................... 4-49
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Section 5 - ATM Layer Tests ................................... 4-51
Setting up the Data Port Connection.............................. 4-51
Setting up VPIs (Virtual Path Identifiers) and VCIs
(Virtual Channel Identifiers) ............................................ 4-52
Bit Error Rate Testing.................................................4-57
Software Compatibility.................................................... 4-57
F5 OAM Testing ..........................................................4-68
Setting up the OAM Ping Test ........................................ 4-68
Section 6 - Datalink ................................................. 4-73
Setting up the Data Port ................................................. 4-73
ATM25 Interface..........................................................4-73
Setting up an ATM 25 BERT ........................................... 4-74
Section 7 - IP Layer Tests ....................................... 4-83
Displaying the WAN Global Stats ................................... 4-83
Displaying the LAN Global Stats .................................... 4-83
Displaying the LAN Connection Stats ............................ 4-84
IP Ping Test..................................................................... 4-85
Setting up the IP Ping Test ............................................. 4-86
Setting up the Route Trace Options ............................... 4-88
Starting a Route Trace .................................................... 4-89
Displaying the Router Stats ............................................ 4-89
Section 8 - PPP Layer Tests.................................... 4-91
Setting up PPP Options .................................................. 4-91
Displaying PPP Statistics................................................ 4-91
Chapter 5 Capturing Test Information .............5-1
Capturing the Decode ..................................................5-2
Starting a Capture Session............................................... 5-3
While Capturing is in Progress ......................................... 5-4
Saving an Active Session ................................................. 5-5
Reviewing a Captured Session......................................... 5-5
Clearing Sessions from Memory ...................................... 5-6
Sending the Capture to a Printer or PC............................ 5-6
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Chapter 6 Power Sources ................................ 6-1
Using External (Mains) Power ......................................6-2
Using Battery Power .....................................................6-3
Battery Life ........................................................................ 6-3
Discharging the Battery Pack........................................... 6-4
Recharging the Battery Pack............................................ 6-5
Replacing a Battery Pack ................................................. 6-6
Storing the Battery Packs ................................................. 6-8
Using AuroraPresto without a Battery Pack.................. 6-8
Chapter 7 Technical & Purchasing Notes ....... 7-1
Section 1 - Technical Information ........................... 7-2
AuroraPresto Specifications ......................................7-2
Telecommunications Standards....................................... 7-2
User Interface ................................................................... 7-2
Physical/Environmental .................................................... 7-3
Power supplies ................................................................. 7-4
Memory Capacity.............................................................. 7-4
Interface Specifications.................................................7-4
ADSL line .......................................................................... 7-4
10 Base T (Ethernet)......................................................... 7-5
G.SHDSL line.................................................................... 7-6
Serial Port ......................................................................... 7-7
ATM 25 Interface (Optional) ............................................. 7-8
Optional Interface Cards................................................... 7-8
BERT .............................................................................7-9
Quality and Reliability ...................................................7-9
Calibration.....................................................................7-9
Product Safety ..............................................................7-9
Approvals ....................................................................7-10
Section 2 - Notes for Purchasers ........................... 7-11
Guidelines for Choosing the Modules............................ 7-12
How the Modules are Fitted ........................................... 7-13
Optional Accessories..................................................7-13
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Appendix 1 AuroraPresto Menus ....................1-1
AuroraPresto Menus..................................................1-2
Setup................................................................................. 1-2
Tests.................................................................................. 1-5
Appendix 2 ADSL Status Messages &
Vendor Codes ....................................................2-1
Abbreviations Used........................................................... 2-3
ADSL Trace Message Definitions ..................................... 2-4
G.SHDSL Trace Message Definitions............................... 2-6
Vendor Codes...............................................................2-6
Appendix 3 Glossary & Abbreviations .............3-1
Index
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Chapter 1
Welcome to AuroraPresto
Contents
Section 1—About the User Guide.................. 1-3
Section 2—Introducing Aurora
AuroraAurora
AuroraPresto.......... 1-7
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Welcome to AuroraPresto
Welcome to AuroraPresto, a hand held tester which allows
you to install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain
equipment on xDSL lines.
Tip
If you are a new user, read through Chapters 1 and 2 of this
Guide for the basic information you need to get started.
When you are more familiar with AuroraPresto, you can
use the index to find specific information in the Guide.
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1About the User Guide
This User Guide will help you learn to use AuroraPresto,
and can be used for reference when you are more
experienced. Useful features include:
• chapter summaries and a comprehensive index
• technical and safety notes
• a glossary of technical terms and abbreviations
Note
The text and illustrations in this Guide describe a typical
AuroraPresto. They may not always match your specific
configuration and may include features that you did not
purchase.
Intended Readers
This Guide is intended for all users of AuroraPresto—
normally first-line and second-line installation and
maintenance personnel in telephone companies and
corporate end users. We assume some telecommunications
experience, but the Guide includes some background
information on DSL.
How the Guide is Organised
The first two chapters of this Guide provide introductory
information for new users. Later chapters provide detailed
operating instructions for more experienced users, and the
appendices give background information.
1
Section
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Chapter Structure
Chapt. 1 Introduces AuroraPresto and the User Guide
Chapt. 2 Basic instructions to get you started.
Chapt. 3 How to set up AuroraPresto and change basic connections.
Chapt. 4 How to set up and test DSL lines using AuroraPresto to
simulate DSL equipment for example, ATU-C, ATU R, GL
STU R and GL STU C.
Chapt. 5 How to use AuroraPresto to Capture & Analyse DSL
information.
Chapt. 6 The power sources for AuroraPresto and how to maintain
them.
Chapt. 7 The technical specification of AuroraPresto, along with
information to assist equipment purchasers.
Appx. 1 Diagrams to help you navigate through the menu structure.
Appx. 2 ADSL Line Status Messages.
Appx. 3 A glossary of technical terms used in this User Guide.
Index Helps you find specific information.
Conventions in the Guide
This User Guide uses a number of special symbols,
typefaces and terms to show specific information.
Special Typefaces
The names of keys are displayed in bold, italic typeface—
for example: ‘Press ENTER’. Menu options are shown in a
different typeface—for example: ‘Choose Setup’.
Tips, Notes and Warnings
Tip
Indicates useful information—for example, a short cut for
the task you are performing.
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Note
Important information which you should keep in mind
when performing the task being described.
Warning
A safety warning or cautionary note. If you ignore the
warning, you may endanger your own safety or damage
your AuroraPresto.
Special Terms
Press Press the indicated key once.
Choose/Select Highlight a menu option and press
ENTER to select it.
Exit Leave the current menu or option list.
Press + n Press and hold Shift ( ) while
pressing the specified key (n), then
release both keys.
Highlight Use the arrow keys to move the cursor
bar over an option.
ADSL applies specifically to Asymmetrical
DSL.
G.SHDSL applies specifically to G.SHDSL.
DSL used to describe DSL technologies in
general.
xDSL applies to all DSL technologies
supported by AuroraPresto.
ATU-C applies to all ADSL Central Office
Terminating Units.
ATU-R applies to all ADSL Remote
Terminating Units.
STU-C applies specifically to G.SHDSL
Central Office Terminating Units.
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STU-R applies specifically to G.SHDSL
Remote Terminating Units.
xTU-C applies to all Central Office
Terminating Units.
xTU-R applies to all Remote Terminating
Units.
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2Introducing AuroraPresto
AuroraPresto enables you to test DSL links on a range of
different interfaces depending on which interface cards are
fitted. See About the Interface Cards on page 1-17.
How You Can Use Your AuroraPresto
Depending on the type of test you perform, you can test one
or more of the following:
• ADSL equipment and lines
• G.SHDSL equipment and lines
• the route through the network via ATM
(Asynchronous Transfer Mode)switches and
DSL equipment
• the integrity of a link and the quality of service
• the availability and operation of DSL services
• higher protocol layers.
The Basic Method of Testing
You can use AuroraPresto to simulate the operation of DTE
(Data Terminal Equipment), a Modem, ATU-C DSLAM
Line Card or STU C.
Notes
• All Bit Rates are displayed on AuroraPresto in ‘bits per
second’.
• Auto Test Mode is available for ADSL tests only.
2
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Supplied with AuroraPresto
AuroraPresto is supplied in a carrying case along with:
• a mains adaptor/battery charger
• cables for the interfaces fitted to AuroraPresto
any optional cables or accessories your
organisation has purchased
•thisUser Guide
The packing list supplied with AuroraPresto gives details of
exactly what you should have received.
How AuroraPresto fits Together
AuroraPresto consists of a base unit, into this base unit up
to four interface cards may be fitted.
For details, see About the Interface Cards on page 1-17.
Your AuroraPresto is fitted with the combination of
interface cards that you or your organisation have chosen.
If you need details about other interfaces, see Chapter 7
section 2.
Warning: Interface Cards and Modules
Do not attempt to remove an interface module from the
tester unless you have been specifically authorised to do so
by Agilent Technologies or your local representative.
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Safety Advice
When using AuroraPresto, always take basic safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
injury to persons. These include the following:
• When connecting to the line, especially when
using crocodile clips, special care must be taken
as high voltages may be present on the line and
there may be a danger of electrocution. Extra
care should be taken especially when using
AuroraPresto in TDR/DMM mode.
• Avoid using the tester during an electrical
storm—there is a remote risk of electric shock by
lightning.
• Use only the batteries supplied for the unit.
These are described in Chapter 6 and in the
power source specifications in Chapter 7
section 1.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire—they may
explode.
• Disconnect all interface cables before removing
the battery cover.
• Never remove the rear of the case while
AuroraPresto is switched on or connected to the
network.
• Use only the charger/adaptor supplied with your
AuroraPresto.
You must also observe all safety warnings related to the
power supply. These are set out in Chapter 6.
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Looking after AuroraPresto
Although light and portable, AuroraPresto is very
robust and has been designed to operate in a typical
outdoors working environment.
To ensure reliable operation, avoid:
• very high or low temperatures—
AuroraPresto is designed to operate between
0°C and +50°C, although you should only
charge the battery between +10°C and
+30°C. You can store the unit safely between
-25°C and +70°C.
• very wet conditions—AuroraPresto is
weather-resistant but not waterproof. You
can use it in light rain when held vertically,
but you should never immerse the unit in
water.
To avoid damage, we recommend that you keep
AuroraPresto in its carrying case when you are not using
it.
Warning: Cleaning AuroraPresto
Do not use solvents, strong detergents or abrasive
materials to clean AuroraPresto. Use only cleaning
agents approved for use on ABS and polycarbonate
plastics.
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