Argus 151 User manual

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ARGUS 151
Manual
Version: 2.20 / EN
Important note:
An ARGUS basic package contains at least one DSL interface (ADSL or VDSL), which
includes a variety of functions and tests. All other interfaces and functions are available as
options (see datasheet). Therefore, depending on the scope of function supplied, individual
menu options may be hidden.

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 by intec Gesellschaft für Informationstechnik mbH
D-58507 Lüdenscheid, Germany, 08/2016
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1Introduction .........................................................................................6
2Safety information ..............................................................................9
2.1 Safety and transport information for the battery pack ..................11
3General technical data .....................................................................13
4Quick-start guide ..............................................................................15
5Configuring accesses ......................................................................21
5.1 Access wizard ...................................................................................22
5.2 Phys. parameters ..............................................................................26
5.3 Profile .................................................................................................27
5.4 Notices ...............................................................................................29
6Physical layer ....................................................................................32
7Operation on xDSL accesses ..........................................................33
7.1 Configuring the xDSL interface .......................................................34
7.2 xDSL settings ....................................................................................35
7.3 ARGUS in access mode xTU-R .......................................................41
7.4 ARGUS in access mode xTU-R bridge ...........................................64
7.5 ARGUS in access mode xTU-R router ............................................66
8Operation with Ethernet accesses ..................................................68
8.1 Configuring the Ethernet interface .................................................69
8.2 Ethernet settings ..............................................................................70
8.3 Establishing an Ethernet connection .............................................71
9Virtual lines (VL) ...............................................................................73
9.1 Virtual lines in the status screen .....................................................73
9.2 Virtual line profiles (VL profiles) .....................................................75
9.3 Activating a virtual line ....................................................................77
9.3.1 Starting a service .......................................................................77
9.3.2 Assigning additional virtual lines ................................................78
9.4 Virtual line settings ...........................................................................83
9.5 Displaying protocol statistics ..........................................................90
10 Services .............................................................................................94
10.1 Displaying service statistics ............................................................95
11 Overview of tests andhotkey assignment ......................................96
12 Loop .................................................................................................100
13 ATM tests .........................................................................................106
13.1 VPI/VCI scan ....................................................................................106
13.2 ATM-OAM ping ................................................................................109

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14 IP tests .............................................................................................112
14.1 IP ping ..............................................................................................112
14.2 Traceroute .......................................................................................118
14.3 HTTP download ...............................................................................122
14.4 FTP download .................................................................................127
14.5 FTP upload ......................................................................................131
14.6 FTP server .......................................................................................135
15 VoIP tests ........................................................................................142
15.1 Starting VoIP telephony .................................................................150
15.1.1 VoIP back-to-back .................................................................158
15.2 VoIP wait ..........................................................................................159
16 IPTV tests ........................................................................................162
16.1 IPTV ..................................................................................................162
16.1.1 Multiple virtual lines ...............................................................166
16.2 IPTV scan .........................................................................................177
16.3 IPTV passive ....................................................................................184
16.4 Video on demand (VoD) .................................................................188
17 Parallel tests ....................................................................................196
18 Auto tests ........................................................................................202
19 Copper tests ....................................................................................206
19.1 R measurement ...............................................................................206
19.1.1 Wire types ..............................................................................207
19.1.2 Starting R measurement ........................................................209
19.2 RC measurement ............................................................................211
19.3 Line scope .......................................................................................213
19.3.1 Starting the line scope ...........................................................213
19.3.2 Graph functions .....................................................................216
19.4 Active Probe ....................................................................................224
19.4.1 Active Probe II .......................................................................224
19.4.2 Connecting the Active Probe II ..............................................225
19.4.3 Starting Active Probe II (example with line scope) .................225
19.5 TDR ..................................................................................................228
19.5.1 TDR settings ..........................................................................228
19.5.2 Starting TDR ..........................................................................228
19.5.3 Graph functions .....................................................................230
19.5.4 Examples ...............................................................................235
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20 Ethernet cable tests ........................................................................239
20.1 Configuring the Ethernet interface ...............................................239
20.2 Ethernet cable test settings ...........................................................239
20.3 Ethernet cable test ..........................................................................241
20.3.1 Starting Ethernet cable test ...................................................241
20.4 Ethernet port flash ..........................................................................245
20.4.1 Starting Ethernet port flash ....................................................245
21 Test results ......................................................................................247
21.1 Saving test results ..........................................................................248
21.2 Displaying saved test results ........................................................249
21.3 Sending test results to a PC ..........................................................249
21.4 Delete test results ...........................................................................250
21.5 Sending all test results to PC ........................................................250
21.6 Deleting all test results ..................................................................251
22 WLAN ...............................................................................................252
22.1 Starting WLAN ................................................................................253
22.2 Test results via WLAN ....................................................................254
22.3 WLAN in router mode .....................................................................255
23 ARGUS settings ..............................................................................256
23.1 Configuring the device ...................................................................256
23.2 Backing up and restoring settings ................................................261
23.3 Restoring the factory settings .......................................................263
24 Using the battery pack ...................................................................264
25 Firmware update .............................................................................266
26 Appendix .........................................................................................269
A) Abbreviations ...................................................................................269
B) Vendor identification numbers .........................................................276
C) Error message: PPP connection ......................................................277
D) Error message: Download test ........................................................278
E) HTTP status codes: .........................................................................279
F) General Error Messages ..................................................................281
G) VoIP SIP status codes .....................................................................282
H) Software Licenses ...........................................................................285
I) Index ................................................................................................286

1 Introduction
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1 Introduction
ARGUS 151: compact, versatile and easy to use
Handy Tester with multiple functions: The new ARGUS 151 combines state-of-the-art
VDSL Vectoring measurement tech-nology and many features, that makes work easier in a
compact, easy-to-use device - and all that at a very competitive price. The VDSL+ADSL
tester (Annex A + B + J + L + M), which is ready for operation within a few seconds,
supports VDSL Vectoring and comes with a Gigabit Ethernet interface (10/100/1000 
Base-T) for downloads with multiple 100 Mbit/s. Resistance, Capacitance and voltage
measurement are integrated into this all-rounder.
Paralell Triple play tests
On request for quick and simple testing, parallel triple play tests like VoIP (Voice over IP),
IPTV and other data tests are available, which are increasingly being provided via the more
powerful IPv6 protocol and are in need of testing. The ARGUS 151 cannot just simulate the
terminal equipment such as telephone, PC or set-top box (STB) but can also determine all
the relevant quality parameters.
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Copper test set (Cu tests)
Copper tests (Cu tests) for physical line qualification without synchronization with the
DSLAM are always included. If necessary, these tests can also be considerably extended
in the field by simply connecting the compact ARGUS Copper Box via USB, thus enabling
all important electrical parameters such as voltage, current, isolation resistance, LCL,
NEXT and many more, to be automatically and quickly determined via tip, ring and ground.
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The TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer) function makes it possible to measure line lengths
and trace sources of faults. A high-impedance connection enables a Line Scope to display
the time and frequency domains (FFT) in real time.
The optional Active Probe II, which is required for this, can be connected to an existing DSL
connection and switched between symmetrical and asymmetrical operation.
Easy operation
The large 320 x 240 pixel colour display and an intuitive menu structure, among other
things, guarantee user-friendly operation. A high-performance Li-Ion battery pack ensures
long operating times in the field.
You can download free software updates to ARGUS from you PC at any time. Updates are
available at www.argus.info/en/service/downloads.

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Overview of key ARGUS functions:
xDSL interfaces (ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+, VDSL2)
- Synchronisation with DSLAM (xTU-C) and determination of all relevant
connection parameters and error counters
- Bridge, router and terminal-device modes, via IPv4 and IPv6
Ethernet interfaces
- Gigabit Ethernet test interfaces (10/100/1000 Base-T)
- Ethernet cabling tests
IP and ATM tests via xDSL and Ethernet
- ATM Tests (only for ADSL)
- ATM-OAM ping, ATM-OAM cell loop, VPI/VCI scan
- IP tests
- Ping and traceroute tests (BRAS information, PPP trace, VLAN), via IPv4 and IPv6
- Download tests for measuring throughput (HTTP-download, FTP-up/download)
- FTP server test, up/download from ARGUS to ARGUS
- Parallel testing of multiple services (VoIP, IPTV,...)
- VoIP test
- VoIP terminal device simulation, including acoustics (var. codecs), via IPv4 and IPv6
- OK/FAIL assessment of VoIP speech quality (QoS) according to:
- MOSCQE (ITU-T P.800), E-model (ITU-T G.107)
- IPTV tests
- Stream request (STB mode), IPTV channel scan, IPTV passive
- OK/FAIL assessment and display of quality parameters
Copper test (Cu test) functions
- Copper Box: expansion of the ARGUS copper test function, see ARGUS Copper Box
manual
- R-measurement: ARGUS continually measures resistance and displays the values in
real time (loop resistance)
- RC measurement: Test of loop resistance or capacitance of open line (including 
calculation of line length)
- Line Scope: High-performance realtime Line Scope with display in time and 
frequency range (FFT) up to 30 MHz
- TDR: Time domain reflectometer to measure line lengths and locate faults
Local loop acceptance log
When connected to a PC via a USB port, ARGUS can be used to generate and print out a
detailed measurement log on the PC using the software WINplus.

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Note:
Detailed explanations regarding the Copper Box may be found in the separate
documentation for the respective device.
You should receive these together with your equipment. You can also download
the latest manuals at http://www.argus.info/en/service/downloads, or simply
contact our Service Department:
intec Gesellschaft für Informationstechnik mbH
Rahmedestr. 90
D-58507 Lüdenscheid
Tel.: [phone] / 9070-0
Fax: [phone] / 9070-70
www.argus.info/en
[email protected]

2 Safety information
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2 Safety information
ARGUS may only be operated using the accessories supplied with the device. The use of
other accessories can result in faulty measurements or even damage to ARGUS and the
connected equipment. Only use ARGUS according to the instructions contained in this
accompanying document. Use in any other manner can cause harm to persons or destroy
your ARGUS.
- Before connecting ARGUS to an access, make sure that no dangerous
voltages or voltages for which ARGUS and its accessories are not specified
are present. Also keep in mind that the voltage can change over the time that
the device is connected.
- Use ARGUS only according to its intended purpose at all interfaces and local
loops.
- Voltages over 50 V AC and 120 V DC can cause death.
- Never conduct measurements without the battery pack!
- ARGUS is not waterproof. Therefore, protect ARGUS against water
penetration.
- Before replacing the battery pack, disconnect the power adapter and all
measuring leads and power ARGUS down.
ATTENTION: Never remove the battery pack during operation.
- Remove the power adapter from the mains socket as soon as ARGUS is
switched off or no longer in use (e.g.after charging the battery pack)!
- ARGUS may only be used by trained personnel.
- ARGUS may only be operated using the power adapter supplied with the
device.
- Only manufacturer-approved headsets may be connected to the headset
socket; any other use of this socket (e.g. connection to a home entertainment
system) is expressly prohibited.
- Only the Active Probe II, the ARGUS Copper Box and the other
manufacturer-approved USB devices without mains connection may be
connected to the USB host interface (USB-A). Any other use (e.g. connection
to a PC) is expressly prohibited.
- If external USB devices are used on the USB-host interface (USB-A), no
warranty is assumed for occurrences outside the mechanical wear of normal
plug-in.
- In battery power mode, always cover the ARGUS power socket with the
supplied rubber protective cap labelled "Power".
- The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) has been tested according to the
regulations specified in our conformity declaration.
ARGUS is a class A device. This device can cause radio interference in
residential areas. In this case, the user may be required to implement
appropriate measures.

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Return and environmentally compatible disposal
Currently applicable environmental legislation restricts the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic devices, particularly the concentration respectively
use of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)],
polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE).
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We hereby affirm on the basis of the assurances, designations and documentation of our
suppliers that all our ARGUS-brand measurement technology products are free of
substances in concentrations, preparations or applications whose market release is
prohibited pursuant to the applicable requirements of the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU of the
European Parliament and Council dated 8 June 2011. Our EAR registration number is:
WEEE reg. no. DE 92829367.
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Since October 2005, we have been marking all our measuring devices with this symbol, in
compliance with WEEE 2002/96/EC and the corresponding German statute ElektroG:
( (DIN EN 50419).
In other words, ARGUS and its accessories, may not be disposed of as household waste.
Please consult with our Service department with respect to the return of old devices.
- Active charging of the battery pack and automatic charging (on by default)
may only be carried out in a temperature range of 0 °C to +40 °C.
- The device may not be used during thunderstorms.
- If ARGUS is operated under extreme conditions, it can be set to energy-
saving mode to protect the device and the user; this can interrupt the running
test and drop the connection. 
To ensure dependable extended operation of ARGUS, always make sure that
it is optimally protected against high temperatures.
- The device may not be opened.
- Please observe the following safety and transport information when using the
lithium-ion battery pack.
- Before starting a test or synchronising on an interface, determine how you
want to supply power to ARGUS (battery pack or power adapter). The car
adapter is only for charging the device. When ARGUS is connected to this
adapter, you should not run any tests or synchronise on a DSL interface.