Argus 145 Plus User manual

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ARGUS 145 PLUS
Manual
Version: 1.31.3 / EN
Note:.
The basic ARGUS package always includes support for at least one DSL interface (ADSL,
VDSL or SHDSL) with a variety of functions and tests. Support for other interfaces and
functions is optional (see the Options in the data sheet). Consequently, depending on the
scope of the functions delivered, certain menu items may be hidden.

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 by intec Gesellschaft für Informationstechnik mbH
D-58507 Lüdenscheid, Germany, 2010
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1Introduction .........................................................................................7
2Safety Instructions ...........................................................................10
2.1 Lithium Ion Battery Pack - Safety Instructions ..............................12
3General Technical Data ....................................................................14
4Operation - A Brief Guide .................................................................16
5Menu Hierarchy .................................................................................26
6Operation on an ADSL Access ........................................................38
6.1 Setting the ADSL Interface and Access Mode ...............................39
6.2 ADSL Settings ...................................................................................43
6.3 The ARGUS in the ATU-R Access Mode .........................................52
6.3.1 Determining the ADSL connection parameter ...........................52
6.3.2 Tests in ATU-R Access mode ....................................................64
6.4 The ARGUS in the ATU-R Bridge Access Mode ............................65
6.4.1 Setting the access mode to ATU-R bridge: ...............................65
6.5 The ARGUS in the ATU-R Router Access mode ............................67
6.5.1 Tests in ATU-R router access mode ..........................................70
7Operation on a VDSL Access ..........................................................71
7.1 Setting the VDSL Interface and Access Mode ...............................72
7.2 VDSL Settings ...................................................................................76
7.3 The ARGUS in the VTU-R Access Mode .........................................84
7.3.1 Determining the VDSL connection parameter ...........................84
7.3.2 Tests in VTU-R Access Mode ....................................................97
7.4 The ARGUS in the VTU-R Bridge Access Mode ............................98
7.4.1 Setting the access mode to VTU-R bridge ................................98
7.4.2 Tests in VTU-R bridge access mode .........................................99
7.5 The ARGUS in the VTU-R Router Access Mode ..........................100
7.5.1 Tests in VTU-R router access mode ........................................103
8Operation on an SHDSL Access ...................................................104
8.1 Setting the SHDSL Interface and Access Mode ...........................106
8.2 SHDSL settings ...............................................................................110
8.3 The ARGUS in the STU-R Access Mode .......................................120
8.3.1 Determining the SHDSL connection parameter .......................120
8.3.2 Tests in STU-R Access Mode ..................................................132
8.4 The ARGUS in the STU-R Bridge Access Mode ..........................133
8.4.1 Setting the STU-R bridge access mode ..................................133
8.4.2 Tests in STU-R bridge access mode ......................................134
8.5 The ARGUS in the STU-R Router Access Mode ..........................135
8.5.1 Tests in STU-R router access mode ........................................138
8.6 The ARGUS in the STU-C Access Mode .......................................139
8.6.1 Determining the SHDSL connection parameter .......................139
8.6.2 Tests in STU-C Access Mode ..................................................143

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9Operation on an Ethernet Access ................................................ 144
9.1 Setting the Ethernet Interface ....................................................... 147
9.2 Ethernet Settings ........................................................................... 152
9.3 Autonegotation / Ethernet Link Parameters ................................ 158
9.4 The ARGUS determines the following Ethernet parameters: .... 159
9.5 Clearing Down the Ethernet Connection ..................................... 160
9.6 Tests on an Ethernet Access ........................................................ 161
10 ATM Tests ....................................................................................... 162
10.1 VPI / VCI Scan ................................................................................. 162
10.2 ATM OAM Ping ............................................................................... 166
11 IP Tests ........................................................................................... 170
11.1 IP Ping ............................................................................................. 170
11.2 IP Traceroute .................................................................................. 181
11.3 HTTP Download .............................................................................. 186
11.4 FTP Download ................................................................................ 192
11.5 FTP upload ...................................................................................... 197
12 VoIP Test ......................................................................................... 202
12.1 VoIP Telephony .............................................................................. 202
13 IPTV Tests ....................................................................................... 216
13.1 IPTV ................................................................................................. 216
13.2 IPTV Scan ........................................................................................ 226
13.3 MDI analysis ................................................................................... 232
14 Operation on an ISDN Access ...................................................... 240
14.1 Setting the ISDN Interface and Access Mode .............................. 240
14.1.1 TE Simulation ........................................................................ 242
14.1.2 NT Simulation of a S-Bus Interface .......................................242
14.2 Initialization Phase Including B-Channel Test ............................ 242
14.3 Setting the ISDN Parameters ........................................................ 245
14.4 Bit error rate test ............................................................................ 250
14.4.1 Setting the BERT Parameters ............................................... 251
14.4.2 BERT start ............................................................................. 253
14.4.3 BERT saving ......................................................................... 257
14.4.4 BERT wait ............................................................................. 258
14.4.5 B-channel loop ...................................................................... 259
14.5 Supplementary Services Test ....................................................... 260
14.5.1 Supplementary Services on 1TR6 ........................................ 260
14.5.2 Supplementary Services on DSS1 ........................................ 261
14.5.3 Error Messages ..................................................................... 264
14.6 Service tests ................................................................................... 265
14.7 X.31 tests ........................................................................................ 268
14.7.1 Setting the X.31 Parameters ................................................. 268
14.7.2 Automatic X.31-Test .............................................................. 272
14.7.3 Manual X.31 Test ..................................................................274

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14.8 Call Forwarding (CF) ......................................................................276
14.8.1 CF Interrogation .....................................................................276
14.8.2 CF Activation .........................................................................278
14.8.3 CF Delete ...............................................................................279
14.9 MSN Interrogation ...........................................................................280
14.10 Automatic Performance of Multiple Tests ....................................281
14.11 Connection display. ........................................................................285
14.12 Clearing the connection .................................................................291
14.12.1 Testing Features via the Keypad .........................................293
14.13 Time measuring ..............................................................................294
14.14 Managing Multiple Tests on an ISDN Access ..............................297
14.14.1 Starting Several Tests to Run Simultaneously ....................298
14.14.2 Switching between Parallel Tests or Connections ...............300
14.14.3 End All Currently Running Tests or Connections ................301
14.15 The L1 Status of a BRI Access ......................................................302
14.16 Monitor .............................................................................................303
14.17 Leased Line on an ISDN Access ...................................................306
14.17.1 Telephony ............................................................................306
14.17.2 Bit error rate test ..................................................................307
14.17.3 Loopbox ...............................................................................309
14.17.4 Time measuring ...................................................................310
14.18 Level Measurement on an ISDN Access ......................................312
14.18.1 Level measuring on an S-Bus access .................................312
14.18.2 Voltage measurement on a U interface access ...................314
15 Operation on a POTS Access ........................................................317
15.1 Setting the Physical Interface ........................................................317
15.2 Setting the POTS Parameters ........................................................320
15.3 Connection on a POTS Access .....................................................324
15.4 POTS monitor ..................................................................................326
15.5 Level measuring on a POTS Access .............................................327
16 Copper tests ....................................................................................328
16.1 RC Measurements ..........................................................................328
17 Test Reports ....................................................................................330
17.1 Saving Test Reports .......................................................................331
17.2 Displaying the Saved Test Reports ...............................................332
17.3 Test Reports – Sending to a PC ....................................................332
17.4 Deleting Test Reports .....................................................................333
17.5 Send All Test Reports to a PC .......................................................333
17.6 Delete All Test Reports ..................................................................334
18 ARGUS Settings - Device ...............................................................335
18.1 Trace / remote .................................................................................335
18.2 Device Settings ...............................................................................336
18.3 Reset All Parameters ......................................................................338

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19 Saving Call Numbers in the Speed-dialing memory ................... 339
20 Using the Battery Pack .................................................................. 340
21 Firmware Update ............................................................................ 342
22 Appendix ......................................................................................... 344
A) Acronyms ........................................................................................ 344
B) CAUSE-Messages – DSS1 Protocol ............................................... 347
C) CAUSE-Messages – 1TR6 Protocol ............................................... 349
D) ARGUS Error Messages (DSS1 / 1TR6) ........................................ 351
E) Error message: PPP connection ..................................................... 353
F) Error message: Download test ........................................................ 354
G) HTTP status codes: ......................................................................... 355
H) General Error Messages ................................................................. 357
I) VoIP SIP status codes .................................................................... 358
J) Software Licenses ...........................................................................361

1 Introduction
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1 Introduction
The ARGUS 145 PLUS tests VDSL2, ADSL, SHDSL, Ethernet and ISDN BRI / U-interface
and POTS. This all-rounder with a color display offers support for VDSL2 (all profiles),
ADSL (Annex A and B) and SHDSL (2, 4, 6, and 8-wire with support for SHDSL.bis
(Enhanced) and EFM), Ethernet, ISDN (BRI and U-Interface) and even POTS; all
integrated into a single handheld device. Separate chipsets for ADSL, VDSL2 and SHDSL
ensure optimum performance on all of these interfaces.
In addition to functioning as an analog handset and ISDN tester, it also offers support for
testing all of the various xDSL interfaces and, via Ethernet, VoIP. Besides simulating a
terminal, it also offers extensive statistics functions and evaluates voice quality in
accordance with a variety of techniques, such as using MOS tests (R-factor).
In addition, an optional package is available for determining the Media Delivery Index (MDI)
and assessing IPTV and Video on Demand data streams. The ARGUS 145 PLUS is also
well equipped for checking Internet connections as it has IP PING and Trace Route
functions as well as upload and download tests.
Rounding out the package, the ARGUS can operate in xDSL-Bridge and Router mode and
can also perform an IPTV or xDSL-Online-Trace when it is used together with the
WINanalyse program on a Windows PC. Resistance and capacitance measurements are
available to check the physical characteristics of the subscriber’s line. In view of the above
set of features, it is obvious that the ARGUS 145 PLUS offers a wide range of measurement
functions for use on the current interfaces. Nonetheless, it should not be overlooked that
this extensive set of features has been packed into an small, handy device; one that is not
only very compact and convenient to use on location – wherever that location might be –
but one that is also ready for use in no time.
Ease of Use
The ARGUS 145PLUS is also extremely easy to use. It has a large (320 x 240 pixel) color
display, is operated using softkeys includes a USB client interface. The tester has two
Ethernet interfaces and uses a high-powered, long-life lithium-ion (rechargeable) battery
pack.
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Software updates can be downloaded to a PC free of charge and then loaded into the
ARGUS at any time. They are available at www.argus.info/en/service.

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An overview of a few of the important ARGUS functions:
xDSL tests (ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+, VDSL2, SHDSL)
- Synchronisation with determination of the parameters and error counters
- PPP login plus xDSL bridge, xDSL router and PC replacement modes
xDSL and Ethernet tests
- ATM tests (for ADSL and SHDSL only)
- VPI / VCI scan
- ATM OAM ping
- ATM statistics
- IP tests
- IP ping and Traceroute tests
- Download tests (HTTP and FTP)
- FTP upload test
- VoIP test
- Telephony function
- Quality assessment
- IPTV tests
- IPTV STB function with stream requests and quality assessment
- IPTV channel scan
- MDI analysis
ISDN functions
- Protocol recognition plus B-channel, service and bit error rate tests
- Telephony function and an automatic supplementary services test
- NT simulation and D-channel monitoring on a BRI access
- CF and MSN queries
- Layer 1 tests and bus feed
- Testing features via the keypad
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Should you have any further questions, please contact us:
intec Gesellschaft für Informationstechnik mbH
Rahmedestr. 90
58507 Lüdenscheid
Germany
Tel.: [phone] / 9070-0
Fax: [phone] / 9070-70
www.argus.info
[email protected]
POTS functions
- Telephony function
- POTS (analog) functionality
Tests CLIP and other Caller-ID services in accordance with ETSI 300 659/778.
- Monitoring a POTS line (high-impedance listening-in)
- POTS - voltage and polarity measurement
RC measurement on two-wire lines
Measurement of the loop resistance and the capacitance of the open (voltage-free) line.
Access acceptance report
When the ARGUS is linked to a PC via the USB interface, it is, for an example, possible -
with the aid of WINplus or WINanalyse - to create a comprehensive test report on the PC
and print it.

2 Safety Instructions
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2 Safety Instructions
The ARGUS may only be used with the included accessories. Usage of other accessories
may lead to erroneous measurements and may even cause damage to the ARGUS and the
connected installation. The ARGUS is only to be used in accordance with the instructions in
this documentation. Any other usage may result in bodily injury and destruction of the
ARGUS.
- Before connecting the ARGUS to an access make certain that the voltages on
the access are not high enough to be dangerous or outside the specified range
of the ARGUS or its accessories. You must also taken into account the fact that
the voltage may vary while the ARGUS is connected to the access.
- Regardless of the interface or access, use the ARGUS only for its intended
purpose.
- Voltages in excess of 50V AC or 120V DC can cause mortal injury.
- Never attempt a measurement without battery pack!
- The ARGUS is not watertight. 
Protect the ARGUS from exposure to water!
- Before replacing the battery pack, disconnect all the test leads and switch the
ARGUS off.
WARNING: the battery pack must not be removed during operation.
- Unplug the power supply from the mains, once the ARGUS is switched off and
is no longer in use (for example after recharging the accumulators)!
- The ARGUS may only be used by trained personnel.
- ARGUS must not be operated with power supply units other than the following
specifications: 
(Input: 100 V - 240 V AC; 50/60Hz; 0.45 A)
(Output: 12 V DC; 1.5 A)
- Only headsets certified by the vendor shall be connected to the headset socket
of the ARGUS. 
Other ways of usage (e.g. connecting a hi-fi system) are explicitly prohibited.
- Only memory sticks without grounding that are certified by the vendor shall be
connected to the USB host socket of the ARGUS. Other ways of usage (e.g.
connecting to a computer) are explicitly prohibited.
- The "Power" socket of the ARGUS needs to be covered with the supplied
rubber protection cap during battery operation.
- For the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) see our declaration of conformity. 
WARNING: this is a class A product. In residential areas it may cause
interference. According counter measures need to be taken by the user in such
cases.

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Return and environmentally acceptable disposal
The RoHS (EU Directive on the “Restriction of Hazardous Substances”) guidelines, which
restrict the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment,
apply in eight of the ten categories of the WEEE (EU Directive on “Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment”) guidelines. Devices which are in Category 9 “Monitoring and
Control Instruments” are currently excluded from the scope of the Directive. The ARGUS
products fall into Category 9 and are thus not subject to the RoHS guidelines. Nonetheless,
we have voluntarily complied with all of the RoHS guidelines since 1 January 2007.
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In compliance with WEEE 2002/96/EU and the German Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Act („ElektroG - Elektro- und Elektronikgesetz“), we began marking our testers
in October 2005 with the following symbol
( ) (DIN EN 50419).
In other words, the ARGUS and its accessories may not be disposed of in the household
waste. Regarding the return of old equipment, please contact our Service department.
- Battery charging, both active or in background mode (switched off by default),
must be carried out with temperatures ranging from 0 °C (+32°F) to +40 °C
(+104 °F).
- Should the ARGUS be operated under extreme conditions, the unit may switch
to an energy saving mode, may stop a running test or terminate an established
connection to protect the user and the unit itself. For a reliable long-term
operation of the ARGUS, please provide a reasonable protection against high
temperatures.
- The unit must not be opened.
- In connection with the lithium ion battery pack, please observe the following
notes regarding safety and transport.

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2.1 Lithium Ion Battery Pack - Safety Instructions
Transport
The battery pack has been tested in accordance with the UN recommendations (ST/SG/
AC.10/11/Rev. 4, Part III, Subsection 38.3). Protective measures have been implemented
to prevent harm if it is exposed to excessive pressure, short-circuits, dangerous reverse
currents or other destructive influences. However, since the amount of lithium contained in
the battery pack is in any case less than the current threshold amount, neither the battery
pack itself nor the ARGUS in which it is installed are subject to the international hazardous
goods regulations. Nonetheless, these regulations may apply if several battery packs are
transported at the same time. For more information, please contact us.
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The protective features of the battery pack may be harmed if the following
instructions are not observed. In this case extremely high currents and
voltages may result, which could lead to abnormal chemical reactions,
leaking acid, overheating, smoke, or an explosion and/or fire. Furthermore, if
the user does not observe and comply with these instructions both the
performance and service life may suffer.
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Safety Instructions and Warnings
1 Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery pack.
2 Do not put the battery pack in a fire or heat it higher than > 60°C (+140°F).
3 Keep the battery pack dry - do not let it get wet or damp.
4 Do not charge the battery pack at temperatures below 0°C (+32°F) or above
+40°C (+104°F).
The long-term storage temperature of the battery pack must not exceed +50°C
(+122 °F).
5 The battery pack may only be charged using the associated ARGUS or a charger
approved by intec.
6 Do not damage the battery pack with a sharp object.
7 Do not throw the battery pack or expose it to shocks or impacts.
8 If a battery pack is damaged or deformed, do not use it.
9 Like any battery, the battery pack has two poles (plus and minus). To prevent
damage, make certain that it is correctly connected (polarity) to the ARGUS or
charger.
10 The battery pack may only be connected to the associated ARGUS or charger in
the intended manner.
11 The battery pack may not be directly connected to the output of a plug-in power
supply, an automobile cigarette lighter or similar power source.
12 The battery pack may only be used together with an ARGUS.

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13 The battery pack may not be connected to, or stored or transported with metallic
objects.
14 Do not expose the battery pack to high electrostatic forces.
15 The battery pack may not be used in combination with primary (non-
rechargeable) batteries, nor may it be charged or discharged together with other
rechargeable batteries.
16 If the battery pack is still not properly charged when the charging time has
elapsed, do not charge it again.
17 Do not expose the battery pack to excessive pressure.
18 If the battery pack leaks acid or if it emits an odor, keep it away from open fires.
19 If the battery pack emits an odor or heats up, becomes discolored or misshapen,
or if there are any other indications of that it has malfunctioned while it is in use or
being charged or while it stored, remove the battery pack from the ARGUS or
charger immediately and do not use it again.
20 If the battery pack leaks acid, make certain that you do not get this acid in your
eyes or on your skin. In event that you get this acid in your eyes or on your skin,
rinse the affected area immediately with clean water. Do not rub the affected
area. In either case, seek medical care immediately. Otherwise, permanent injury
may result.
21 The battery pack must be kept out of reach of children.
22 Please read the manual and corresponding security instructions before using the
battery pack.
23 If you find that the battery pack emits an odor, or is rusty or appears to be in
anything other perfect condition before you first use it, please contact intec to
determine how to proceed.

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3 General Technical Data
Tester specifications:
Dimensions / Weight Inputs / Outputs
Height: 235 mm (9.25 in) 
Width: 97 mm (3.80 in) 
Depth: 55 mm (2.20 in) 
Weight approx. 795 g (1.75 lbs)
(incl. accumulators)
- RJ-45 for BRI, 
- RJ-45 for xDSL, POTS and U-interface
- 2 RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
- USB-A jack, USB host interface
- USB-B jack,USB client interface
- Jack for headset
Keypad
25 Keys
LCD display Temperature ranges
LCD color display with
switchable 
background lighting,
320 * 240 pixels
Active Charging Temperature:
0 °C (+32 °F) to +40 °C (+104 °F)
Operating Temperature: 
0 °C (+32 °F) to +50 °C (+122 °F) 
Storage temperature: 
-20 °C (-4 °F) to +60 °C (+140 °F)
Power supply
Lithium ion battery pack, rated voltage 7.2 V 
(observe and comply with the safety instructions)
or 12 V / 1.5 A ARGUS electronic plug-in power supply
Other information
User safety of the ARGUS verified according to
EN60950-1
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RoHS compliance pursuant to WEEE (EU Directive on
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) 
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Quality management in accordance with 
DIN EN ISO 9001
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For the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) see our
declaration of conformity.

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Supported standards:
ADSL (Line):
ITU-T G.992.1, Annex A (ADSL)
ITU-T G.992.2, Annex A (G.lite)
ITU-T G.992.3, Annex A (ADSL2)
ITU-T G.992.5, Annex A (ADSL2+)
ITU-T G.992.1, Annex B (ADSL)
ITU-T G.992.3, Annex B (ADSL2)
ITU-T G.992.5, Annex B (ADSL2+)
ITU-T G.992.3, Annex M (ADSL2)
ITU-T G.992.5, Annex M (ADSL2+)
ANSI T1.413
ETSI TS 101 388 Annex C
ISDN S0 (S0/BRI):
ITU-T I.430
ITU-T G.821
ITU-T X.31
ISDN U interface (Line):
ANSI T1.601
VDSL (Line):
ITU-T G.993.2 (VDSL2)
Profile:
8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 12a, 12b, 17a, 30a
RC test (Line):
Voltage measurement:
- DC voltage: up to +200 V max. 
- Precision: ±2 %
Resistance measurement:
- Precision for 20 - 100 ±10 %
- Precision for >100 - 100 k ±2 %
Capacitance measurement:
- Precision for 1nF - 1µF: ±5 %
SHDSL (Line):
ITU-T G.991.2, Annex A (G.SHDSL)
ITU-T G.991.2, Annex B (G.SHDSL)
ITU-T G.991.2, Annex F (G.SHDSL.bis)
ITU-T G.991.2, Annex G (G.SHDSL.bis)
ETSI TS 101 524 V 1.2.1 (ETSI SDSL)
ETSI TS 101 524 V 1.2.2 (E.SDSL.bis)
IEEE 802.3.ah (EFM)
ITU-T G.994.1(G.hs)
Line:
DC voltage: max. +200 V DC
AC voltage: max. 120 V AC
at a maximum of 50 Hz
Ethernet:
IEEE 802.3 
- 10 Base-T 
- 100 Base-T
Auto Negotiation
Auto MDIX

4 Operation - A Brief Guide
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4 Operation - A Brief Guide
LEDs
Softkeys
Cursor keys
Confirmation key
Layer 1 measurement
Telephony: Lift receiver/
Power
Microphone Fastener for
shoulder strap
Numerical keypad
LCD display
Return key
hangup
Shift key
Speaker
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Power key
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Switch the ARGUS on
To start up again after a power down (adjustable see Page 336)
Switch on the display backlighting 
In battery mode to save power, the backlighting will switch off
automatically after an adjustable period of time (see Page 336).
To switch off the ARGUS (must be pressed somewhat longer)
After being idle for a period of time which can be set (for example after
10 minutes), the ARGUS will shutdown automatically if it is running in
battery mode (see Page 336).
If the ARGUS is connected to its power supply, it will automatically
charge its accumulators (battery pack) when it is switched off (see page
340).
Confirmation key
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Open menu
Open the next display
Start the test
Confirm the entry
Return key
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The ARGUS will return to the previous display and ignore any entries
made at this level, e.g. changes to the settings
Cancel test
Cursor keys
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Move the cursor through the display lines (vertical cursor keys)
Move the cursor through a display line (horizontal cursor keys)
Select a menu
Select a function or a test
Telephony
ISDN or POTS
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-Pickup or hang up
Simplified overlap signaling, press the telephone key twice (ISDN only)
xDSL (Access mode xTU-R, xTU-R Router) and Ethernet
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Layer 1 measurement
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-BRI or U interface access: start the Layer 1 measurement (level/voltage) xDSL access: display the connection parameters
Numerical keypad
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Entry of the digits 0 to 9, letters and special characters
Direct function call (for an example, see Page 249)
Softkeys
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The function of the 3 softkeys varies with the situation. The current
function of each softkey is shown in the bottom, highlighted line of the
display.
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Common softkeys and their meaning:
<Menu>: The main menu will open.
<Profile>: Display the profile
<Param.>: Access the parameter lists
<Start>: Setup a connection or start a test
<Stop>: Clear down a connection or stop a test
<Reset>: Reset a setting or a counter
<Del.>: Delete the character before the cursor
<Cont.>: The ARGUS will open the next display.
<Infos>: Open additional connection information
<12>ab>: entry of the digits 0 to 9 plus * and #
<ab>AB>: entry of the lowercase characters and @, /,- and . 
<AB>12>: entry of the uppercase characters and @, /,- and .
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You will find the other softkeys described at the relevant points in the
manual.
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The ARGUS is in largest part operated with the 4 cursor keys, the confirmation key ,
the return key and the three softkeys.
The current assignment of the three softkeys is shown in the lower line of the display.
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On the following pages, only the softkey's meaning in the respective context is shown -
enclosed in angle brackets < >, e.g. <No>. The softkey <>serves the same function
as the confirmation key and the <> softkey performs the same function as the cursor key
on the ARGUS keypad.
Shift key
In some tests, a green circle with a green “S” will be shown in the
uppermost line in the display.
This indicates that the softkeys are assigned twice. In such a case, press
the Shift key to change the function of the softkey (for an example, see
Page 208).
Example Pressing the Shift key will change
the softkey function.

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Example of operation:
Current assignment of the softkeys
<No> The displayed access will not be
used. The Access menu will now open:
Select a line in the display:
in the example, Select a type of
access; the selected type will be
marked in blue (in this example,
ADSL).
Confirm selection
In this example: The ARGUS will
set the type of access to the one
marked in blue. The Access mode
menu will open.
Return to the previous display
without changing to marked type of
access.
Header: Shows the name of the menu (in this
example, the Access menu), the name of the
currently running test etc.
Press the key.