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Hand Held ISDN Tester
User Guide
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Contents
Contents
Welcome to auroraSonata ..................................................... 1-2
Section 1 - About the User Guide............................... 1-2
Intended readers .................................................... 1-3
auroraExpert for Windows .......................................... 1-6
Section 2 - Introducing auroraSonata ............................. 1-7
How you can use your auroraSonata .......................... 1-7
Supplied with auroraSonata ......................................... 1-8
How auroraSonata fits together .................................. 1-8
Safety advice ........................................................... 1-9
Looking after auroraSonata .......................................... 1-9
A look at auroraSonata ................................................ 1-10
Getting Started ......................................... 2-2
Chapter summary ................................................... 2-2
Section 1 - Preparing To Use auroraSonata ..................... 2-3
Connecting auroraSonata ........................................... 2-3
Switching auroraSonata on and off .............................. 2-7
Changing the appearance of the screen .................. 2-8
Choosing hand-held or hands-free operation ........... 2-9
Section 2 - Using the menus and windows ............... 2-12
The top level menu ................................................. 2-12
Moving through the items in a menu ...................... 2-13
Selecting a menu item ............................................. 2-14
Using the function keys ........................................... 2-14
Exiting from a menu or option window ................... 2-15
Switching between windows .................................. 2-15
Section 3 - Basic Operations ....................................... 2-16
Getting on-screen Help ........................................... 2-16
Adjusting the volume .............................................. 2-17
Selecting an interface .............................................. 2-18
Choosing the operating mode ................................ 2-19
Entering alphanumeric information .......................... 2-19
First Steps in Testing ................................. 3-2
Section 1 - Setting Up auroraSonata ............................... 3-3
To begin setting up auroraSonata ................................ 3-3
Setting up auroraSonata for ISDN operation................. 3-4
Changing the basic operation ................................. 3-28
Configuring the serial port/protocol output ............. 3-32
Checking the current setup of auroraSonata ................ 3-37
Selecting the default settings ................................... 3-38

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Section 2 - Connecting a Basic Call ............................ 3-43
The purpose of connecting calls .............................. 3-43
Before you start ...................................................... 3-44
Making an outgoing call—summary ........................ 3-46
Making an outgoing call—details ............................. 3-47
Receiving an incoming call ....................................... 3-53
When a call is connected ........................................ 3-56
Clearing an ISDN call ............................................... 3-61
If calls are not possible ............................................ 3-63
Testing in Simulation Mode ....................... 4-2
Connecting to the ISDN .......................................... 4-3
Section 1 - Introduction.............................................. 4-4
Simulation on a Basic Rate link ................................. 4-4
Simulation on a Primary Rate link .............................. 4-7
Using an external source for the network clock ........ 4-8
Testing ISDN links .................................................... 4-8
Introducing the ISDN Test Suite ............................... 4-9
Section 2 - Physical & Line Quality Checks ................. 4-15
Checking the line voltage ....................................... 4-15
Checking Layer 1 .................................................... 4-16
Checking the status of Layers 2 and 3 ...................... 4-21
Checking the protocol activity ................................. 4-22
Detecting NEBE/FEBE (2B1Q) .................................. 4-22
Bit Error Rate Testing (BERT) ..................................... 4-23
BERT on the D channel .......................................... 4-36
Section 3 - Channel Testing ....................................... 4-38
Checking channels from the Test Suite ..................... 4-38
Section 4 - Testing Service Availability ......................... 4-44
Bearer services and teleservices ............................... 4-44
Testing services from the ISDN Test Suite .................. 4-46
Checking TEI availability for X.25 .............................. 4-51
Section 5 - Supplementary Services ............................ 4-54
Services supported by auroraSonata ............................ 4-54
Call Forwarding ...................................................... 4-55
Call Deflection ......................................................... 4-58
Testing services during call setup ............................. 4-59
Testing services with a connected call ...................... 4-68
Testing MCID during disconnection ......................... 4-75
Advice of Charge .................................................... 4-76
ISDN sub-addressing ............................................... 4-78
Testing services from the ISDN Test Suite .................. 4-79
Testing services using the Keypad ............................ 4-82

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Monitoring the Line .................................. 5-2
Connecting auroraSonata ........................................... 5-2
Setting up auroraSonata for monitoring ....................... 5-3
Choosing the monitor output destination ................ 5-5
Setting the Idle Code ............................................... 5-6
Setting up a monitor session ................................... 5-7
During protocol monitoring .................................... 5-11
Ending a monitor session ........................................ 5-11
Changing settings while in Monitor mode ................ 5-12
Reviewing a stored monitor session ......................... 5-13
Advanced Features & System Maintenance 6-2
Section 1 - Advanced Testing Features ....................... 6-2
Speed dialling .......................................................... 6-3
Call screening ......................................................... 6-6
Creating a custom one-button test .......................... 6-11
Using self calls ......................................................... 6-12
Section 2 - Testing in Unattended Mode .................... 6-14
Beginning unattended operation ............................ 6-15
Enabling/disabling automatic call back ..................... 6-15
Understanding the channel activity display .............. 6-16
Displaying call information for a channel .................. 6-16
Clearing a connection ............................................. 6-16
Going back to normal operation ............................. 6-16
Section 3 - System Maintenance ................................ 6-17
Installing new software ........................................... 6-17
Copying system settings between units ................... 6-19
Capturing & Analysing Protocol Information 7-2
About the protocol decode ..................................... 7-2
Section 1 - Decoding in Real Time ............................. 7-3
Viewing the simple real-time decode ........................ 7-3
Sending the decode to the serial port ...................... 7-6
Section 2 - Capturing To Memory ............................... 7-7
Capturing the decode for a test call ......................... 7-7
Saving the decode for a monitor session .................. 7-12
Saving the contents of the real time buffer ............... 7-12
Section 3 - Analysing the Decode Display .................. 7-14
The simple decode .................................................. 7-14
Extended Decode ................................................... 7-15
The detailed decode ............................................... 7-19
Power Sources ........................................... 8-2
Using external (mains) power .................................. 8-2
Using battery power ............................................... 8-3

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Technical & Purchasing Notes .................... 9-2
Section 1 - Technical Information ............................... 9-2
auroraSonata specifications ......................................... 9-2
Interface specifications ............................................ 9-5
Regulations and approvals ...................................... 9-7
BERT ....................................................................... 9-8
Product safety ........................................................ 9-8
Quality and reliability ............................................... 9-8
Section 2 - Notes for Purchasers ................................. 9-9
Customising your auroraSonata .................................. 9-9
Optional accessories ............................................... 9-11
auroraExpert for Windows (Protocol analysis) .............. 9-11
auroraSonata Menus ..................................... A1
Disconnection & Clearing Cause Codes ...... A2
Introduction to ISDN ................................. A3
Glossary & Abbreviations ........................... A4
Index
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Welcome to auroraSonata - Section 1
Chapter 1
Welcome to auroraSonata
Contents
Section 1—About the User Guide ............. 1-2
Section 2—Introducing auroraSonata ............ 1-7

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Welcome to auroraSonata
Welcome to aurora
Sonata
, a hand held tester which allows you to
install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain equipment and
lines on the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN).
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 aurora
Sonata
, you can use the index
to find specific information in the Guide.
If you buy more options or accessories for your aurora
Sonata
, you
may want to put Chapters 1 and 2 and Appendices 3 and 4 in
a separate binder. You can obtain a new binder free of charge
from Agilent Technologies.
About the User
Guide
This User Guide will help you learn to use aurora
Sonata
, and can
be used for reference when you are more experienced. Useful
features include:
• chapter summaries and a comprehensive index
• technical and safety notes
• an introduction to the ISDN
• a glossary of technical terms and abbreviations
Note
The text and illustrations in this Guide describe a typical
aurora
Sonata
. They may not always match your specific
configuration and may include features or protocols that you
did not purchase.