Calnex Paragon-t User manual

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Getting Started Guide
Calnex Paragon-t
Multiport Synchronisation Analyzer for Ethernet and IP mobile backhaul
Calnex Paragon-t GUI Software Revision Pre-X.50.00.20 and higher

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Notices
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All rights reserved.
Reproduction, adaption, or translation without prior written consent is strictly prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws.
Warranty
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Calnex Solutions Ltd makes no warranty of any kind with regards to this material, including but not limited to, the implied warranties or
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Calnex Solutions Ltd shall not be liable for errors contained herein and for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this material.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, use only supplied AC/DC adaptor and connect only to a properly grounded power socket outlet. Ensure the power
socket outlet is easily accessible and near the unit.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open covers. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Power Requirements
The unit requires a power source of:
Voltage: 100 -240 Vac
Current: 1.2A @ 100 Vac
Frequency: 50 –60 Hz
Operating Environment
Temperature. The unit may be operated in temperatures from 0 0C to +50 0C.
Humidity. The unit may be operated in environments with relative humidity from 0% to 95%. However, the unit should also be protected from temperature
extremes which cause condensation within the unit.
Note: If the Paragon-t is used in a manner not specified by Calnex Solutions then the protection provided by the equipment maybe impaired.

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Welcome to the Calnex Paragon-t Ethernet and Mobile
Backhaul Test Solution Getting Started Guide
Calnex Paragon-t GUI Software Revision Pre-X.50.00.20 and higher
Last Updated: 31 July 2013
This guide shows how to install and operate the Calnex Paragon-t hardware and User Interface.
There is also information on using the Rb/GPS Frequency Reference and 1pps/ToD/frequency
converter accessories (available as options with Paragon-t or separately).
The operational guidance is generic. Please refer to appropriate Calnex application notes and SUS
release notes for detailed operational steps and result interpretation in relation to specific tests.
Contents
Introduction
Supplied accessories
Front Panel Description
Rear Panel Description
Connecting Power and Your Computer to Paragon-t
Configuring Your Computer
Installing the Application Software
Graphical User Interface Description
Paragon-t Workflow
Rb/GPS external timing reference accessory
1pps/ToD/Frequency converter accessory
Introduction
The Calnex Paragon-t offers parallel measurements for Ethernet and IP mobile backhaul allowing
you to test multiple slave and boundary clocks simultaneously.
Paragon-t functions (with the appropriate options installed):
4 ports parallel T1/E1/2.048MHz/10MHz wander measurements
4 ports parallel 1pps accuracy and 1pps wander measurements
Simultaneous Time of Day displays (from serial interface to multiple standards)
4 ports Ethernet: interface rates of 100BT (electrical), 1000BT (electrical), 1GbE
(optical)
4 ports parallel Sync-E wander measurements to G.8262/G.8261/O.174
4 ports SyncE ESMC monitoring with G.8264 decodes
4 ports MTIE, TDEV clock MAFE and FFO measurements to G.8262/G.8261 masks.
External references: GPS Antenna, 64k, 2.048M, 6.3M, 10M, T1 BITS, E1 MTS and 1pps
Compatible external Rb/GPS reference and 1pps/ToD/Frequency converter accessories

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Check the Supplied Accessories
After unpacking the Paragon-t unit, make sure that the accessories below are present. If anything
is missing, contact Calnex Solutions by telephone: [phone] or by email:
[email protected].
Paragon-t
AC adaptor (1)
Power cord (1)
CD-ROM (1)
Getting started guide (1)
Rb/GPS external reference
AC adaptor (1)
Power cord (1)
GPS antenna (1)
Antenna connecting cables and lightning arrestor (1)
Getting started guide (1)
1pps/ToD/Frequency converter
AC adaptor (1) –note, device may also be powered from PC or other live USB
connector
Getting started guide (1)

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Front Panel Description
1. P1, P3, P5, P7: unbalanced Transmitters (not enabled in this release)
2. P2, P4, P6, P8: E1 /10MHz / 2.048MHz unbalanced Receivers
3. P9, P10, P11, P12: 1pps unbalanced Receivers
4. Display
5. P14, P17, P20, P34: E1 / T1 balanced Receivers
6. P13, P16, P19, P22: 1GbE SFP (optical) ports
7. P15, P18, P21, P24: 100BT, 1000BT (electrical) ports
8. P25, P26, P27, P28: 1pps balanced Rx + ToD
9. PC Controller (RJ45)
10. This connector is only used to supply USB power
1. P1, P3, P5, P7: unbalanced Transmitters (not currently used)
These unbalanced Transmitter ports (labeled Tx) are not enabled in this release but may be
enabled in a future release.

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2. P2, P4, P6, P8: E1 /10MHz / 2.048MHz unbalanced Receivers
These unbalanced Receiver ports accept an unbalanced E1/2.048MHz (75 ohm) or 10MHz (50
ohm) signal for Wander measurement. Single-ended BNC connector.
3. P9, P10, P11, P12: 1pps unbalanced Receivers
These unbalanced Receiver ports accept an unbalanced 1pps signal for 1pps Accuracy
measurements or 1pps wander measurements. Single-ended 50ohm BNC connector.
4. Display
During the power up process, the display shows the following information:
‘Graphics in any Direction’ (manufacturer’s logo) then,
‘Status: init …’ (Paragon-t embedded software version shown e.g. E.10.24 19/08/11) then,
‘Status: idle’ (Paragon-t hardware IP address shown).
The unit is now ready for operation.
During operation, the status message reflects the operating condition of the Paragon-t.
5. P14, P17, P20, P34: E1 / T1 balanced Receivers
These balanced Receiver ports accept a balanced E1/2.048MHz (120ohm) or T1 (100ohm) signal
for Wander measurement. Balanced RJ48 connector.
As per the copy of the Paragon-t’s Rear Panel silkscreen label above, the E1 or T1 balanced signal
should be applied on the ports’ receiver (Rx) pins i.e. pins 1 and 2. Pin 3 is GND.
The ports’ Transmitter (Tx) pins i.e. pins 4 and 5 are currently not enabled in this release but may
be at some future release.
6. P13, P16, P19, P22: 1GbE SFP (optical) Ports
For connection to an optical Ethernet device for SyncE wander measurements. The ports are
intended to accept optical 1GbE SFPs (customer supplied).
7. P15, P18, P21, P24: 100BT, 1000BT (electrical) ports
For connection to an electrical Ethernet device for SyncE wander measurements. The ports are
intended to accept an RJ 45 100BT or 1000BT electrical Ethernet cable.
8. P25, P26, P27, P28: 1pps balanced Rx + ToD
These balanced Receiver ports accept a balanced 1pps signal for 1pps Accuracy measurements or
1pps Wander measurements. The ports also accept a ToD (Time of Day) serial string for ToD
display purposes. Balanced 120ohm, RJ48 connector.

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As per the copy of the Paragon-t’s Rear Panel silkscreen label above, the 1pps balanced signal
should be applied on pins 3 and 6. The ToD signal should be presented on pins 7 and 8. Pin 4 is
GND.
9. P29: PC Controller RJ45
This is for connection to a PC/laptop running the Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP
operating system. Connection can be either 100BT or 1000BT.
Connection over a network is possible but not recommended, for this you should use a local
controller. See Calnex Application note CX5006 on Paragon PC specification and management for
more details.
10. P30: USB
This currently only supplies USB power i.e. to power the 1pps/ToD/Frequency Converter accessory.

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Rear Panel Description
10. Reset
11. J1: DC Power Input
12. Power Switch
13. J2: Aux Input J3: Aux Output
14. J4: Unbalanced Clock Reference Input
15. J5: Balanced Clock Reference Input
16. J6 and J7: Clock Reference Output
17. J8: 1pps Unbalanced Reference Input
18. J9: 1pps Balanced Reference Input and ToD Reference Input.
19. J10: ToD Reference Input
20. J11: 1pps Unbalanced Reference Output
21. J12: 1pps Balanced Reference Output and ToD Reference Output.
22. J13: ToD Reference Output
23. J14: GPS Antenna Input
10. Reset
Resets Paragon-t to its power-on condition and resets IP address to factory default 192.168.3.100
11. J1: DC Power Input
For connection to supplied AC power adaptor only. Power supply: ac input 100 - 240V, ?.?A, 50 -
60 Hz.

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12. Power Switch
Use this to switch Paragon-t On or Off.
13. J2: Aux Input and J3: Aux Output
These connectors are not currently used. They may be enabled in a future release.
14. J4: Unbalanced Clock Reference Input
Connection to unbalanced clock reference input signals: E1, 2.048MHz, 6.312MHz (75 ohm) and
10MHz (50ohm). Single-ended BNC connector.
15. J5: Balanced Clock Reference Input
Connection to balanced clock reference input signals: E1/2.048MHz (120ohm), DS1 (100ohm) and
64kb/s (110ohm). Balanced RJ48 connector.
As per the copy of the Paragon-t’s Rear Panel silkscreen label above, the clock reference signal
should be applied on pins 1 and 2. Pin 3 is GND.
16. J6 and J7: Clock Reference Output
Connection to unbalanced clock reference output signals: 10MHz, 2.048MHz (50ohm). Single-
ended BNC connector.
17. J8: 1PPS Unbalanced Reference Input
Typically sourced from the external Rb/GPS receiver (e.g. Paragon-t option 132). Alternative to
1pps reference input on J9. Single-ended 50ohm BNC connector.
18. J9: 1PPS Balanced Reference Input and ToD Reference Input
Alternative to 1pps reference input on J8 and the ToD Reference Input on J10. Balanced 120ohm,
RJ48 connector.
As per the copy of the Paragon-t’s Rear Panel silkscreen label above, the 1PPS reference signal
should be applied on pins 3 and 6. The ToD signal should be presented on pins 7 and 8. Pin 4 is
GND.
19. J10: ToD Reference Input

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Unbalanced ToD reference input signal. DB9 connector. This is typically sourced from the external
Rb/GPS receiver (e.g. Paragon-t option 132). Alternative to 1pps reference input on J8.
The ToD signal should be presented on pin 2. Pin 5 is GND.
20. J11: 1PPS Unbalanced Reference Output
This 1pps unbalanced reference output signal is typically intended to be connected to the Paragon-
X 1pps unbalanced reference input. Single-ended 50ohm BNC connector.
21. J12: 1PPS Balanced Reference Output and ToD Reference Output
For connection to equipment with balanced 1PPS and balanced ToD reference inputs. Balanced
120ohm, RJ48 connector.
As per the copy of the Paragon-t’s Rear Panel silkscreen label above, the 1pps balanced reference
signal is output on pin 3 and pin 6. The ToD signal should be output on pins 7 and 8. Pin 4 is GND.
22. J13: ToD Reference Output
Unbalanced ToD reference output signal. DB9 connector. As per the copy of the Paragon-t’s Rear
Panel silkscreen label above, the ToD unbalanced reference signal is output on pin 3. Pin 5 is GND.
23. J14: GPS Antenna Input
This is for direct connection to an external GPS Antenna. It is recommended that the antenna has
a clear view of the sky to maximize the number of GPS satellites captured.
Warning
It is essential the GPS Antenna input is connected properly and safely to the GPS antenna. The
GPS antenna and associated cables require an EMP Protector to be fitted for safety reasons. The
EMP Protector should be professionally fitted as per the manufacturer’s instructions. These
instructions come with the EMP Protector.
Observe all local regulations on the fitting, grounding and specification of lightning or surge
arrestors on the antenna cable.
Disconnect or switch off in-line equipment when installing, checking, disconnecting and connecting
EMP protectors. This includes also the exchange of gas discharge tubes. Keep back from such
activities during thunderstorms. Be aware that only a complete protection system according to IEC
62305-1 can protect your equipment and personnel against the impact of lightning.
This includes an external lightning protection system with air terminal, down conductor and
grounding system and bonding of all incoming and outgoing lines (e.g. protectors for mains, data
and telephone lines) - not RF lines only.

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With gas discharge tube protectors take care that the GDT has been properly installed before
putting the equipment into operation.
Labels and Disposal Information
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment regulations label indicates that the equipment
should only be disposed of through an approved method. At the end of life please dispose of the
equipment through a recognized and approved scheme fulfilling the local environmental
requirements. Alternatively contact Calnex Solutions Ltd to have them arrange for return and
disposal.
The CE mark indicates that the product meets all the appropriate provisions of the relevant
legislation contained in the European Directives.

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Connecting Power and Your Computer to Paragon-t
1. Connect your computer to the PC Controller port on the front panel of Paragon-t.
2. Connect the AC adaptor to the rear-panel DC power input connector.
3. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor and plug into an AC outlet.
4. Use Paragon-t’s rear panel power switch, marked 1/0, to switch on Paragon-t.
5. The blue display on the front panel turns on. The Paragon-t is initialised and ready to use
when you see ‘Status: idle’ and the assigned IP address. Note that the IP address shown
on the display is factory-set. You can alter this to meet your networking needs. To do this
install the Paragon-t Application software (as described in Installing the Application
Software), then click on Instrument(s) then Change IP Settings.

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Configuring Your Computer
Depending on which Microsoft operating system is running on your computer (Windows XP,
Windows Vista, Windows 7 or 8), you must modify the computer network settings as described in
the following sections.
MS Windows XP
MS Windows Vista
MS Windows 7 + MS Windows 8
For further information refer to the Calnex Application Note, "Paragon PC specification and
management" on the downloads section of www.calnexsol.com (registration required). This
document gives the minimum required specifications for your computer, and notes on optimising
performance. Note that the instructions below refer to a direct connection to the Paragon-t.
To control the Paragon-t over a networked connection, the recommended approach is to deploy a
local controller connected directly to the Paragon-t and running the Paragon-t application. The
local controller requires to have two Ethernet ports so that one can connect directly to the
Paragon-t and the other to the network. Access over a network is then via a remote desktop
connection to the local controller. In connecting the local controller to the network, ensure that
you understand the IP address range used in that network and any associated subnet mask and
default gateway addressing requirements. If in doubt, contact the networks’ System Administrator
for the appropriate addresses.
While it is possible to connect directly to the Paragon-t over a network, performance in this
situation is not guaranteed.
MS Windows XP
1. On your computer click on Start, select Control Panel, then Network Connections.
2. Right-click Network Card and click on Properties.
3. Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) then Properties.
4. Click on Use the following IP address and enter an IP address along with associated
Subnet mask and Default gateway. The IP address you enter should be different from
the Paragon-t but only in the last 3 digits. (The Paragon-t 's IP address is shown on its
display.)
For example, if the Paragon-t shows 192.168.3.100 you could enter 192.168.3.103
The Paragon-t should have an IP address on the same Subnet mask.
To allow connection to the Paragon-t the MS Windows Firewall settings may also need to be
modified. If you are using a network connection; click on Start, Control Panel, Windows
Firewall, then Turn Firewall On or Off. If you are using a direct connection then simply turn the
MS Windows Firewall off by unchecking the Local Area Connection.
MS Windows Vista
1. On your computer click on Control Panel then Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click on Local Area Connection View Status.
3. Click on Properties.
4. Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and Properties.
5. Click on Use the following IP address and enter an IP address along with associated
Subnet mask and Default gateway. The IP address you enter should be different from
the Paragon-t but only in the last 3 digits. (The Paragon-t 's IP address is shown on its
display.)

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For example, if the Paragon-t shows 192.168.3.100 so you could enter 192.168.3.103
The Paragon-t should have an IP address on the same Subnet mask.
To allow connection to the Paragon-t the MS Windows Firewall settings may also need to be
modified. If you are using a network connection; click on Start, Control Panel, Security,
Windows Firewall, then Turn Firewall On or Off. If you are using a direct connection then
simply turn the MS Windows Firewall off by unchecking the Local Area Connection.
MS Windows 7 + MS Windows 8
1. On your computer click on Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, Network and
Sharing Center, then Change adapter settings.
2. Right-click Local Area Connection and click on Properties.
3. Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and Properties.
4. Click on Use the following IP address and enter an IP address along with associated
Subnet mask and Default gateway. The IP address you enter should be different from
the Paragon-t but only in the last 3 digits. (The Paragon-t 's IP address is shown on its
display.)
For example, if the Paragon-t shows 192.168.3.100 so you could enter 192.168.3.103
The Paragon-t should have an IP address on the same Subnet mask.
To allow connection to the Paragon-t the MS Windows Firewall settings may also need to be
modified. If you are using a network connection; click on Start, Control Panel, System and
Security, Windows Firewall, then Turn Firewall On or Off. If you are using a direct connection
then simply turn the MS Windows Firewall off by unchecking the Local Area Connection.

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Installing the Application Software
The Paragon-t software comprises two parts; the application software which is on the CD-ROM
delivered with the Paragon-t, and the Paragon-t's embedded software which is pre-installed prior
to delivery. The CD-ROM application software must be installed on your computer as described in
the following steps.
1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with your Paragon-t into your computer CD-ROM drive.
If you have Autorun enabled for your CD-ROM, setup runs automatically.
If you do not have Autorun enabled, double click the setup.exe file on the CD-ROM.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Click on Start then Calnex Paragon-t and the user interface is displayed as shown
below:
To determine what revision of software the Paragon-t application is running on, click on
Help then About Paragon Remote Client.
The current shipping software version is available from www.calnexsol.com (registration
required). For information on how to upgrade your current capability or add optional and
new technology-focused capability, contact [email protected].
4. It is possible to use the Paragon-t remote client while not connected to an instrument. In
this case, use Help then Demo to enable demo mode. The GUI will then automatically use
pre-configured demo capture files to simulate measurements, or the user can import and
use their own capture or replay files.

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Graphical User Interface Basics
1. WORKFLOW
Use these keys in sequence (from top to bottom) to configure the Paragon-t, setup measurement
ports, setup interfaces, configure capture and start/stop capture.
For example, the Select Measurement Ports key, opens a window to choose the measurement
port i.e. Sync-E, Clock, 1pps Accuracy. The Setup Interface key opens a window to allow you to
select the correct reference and to setup the rate and other interface settings.
For further information refer to Paragon-t Workflow below.
2. STATUS
The colours of the following are indications of their status, with green = no alarms, red = current
alarm, yellow= historical alarm and grey = not active in selected Paragon-t configuration.
REF LOCK: indicates if Paragon-t is locked to the selected frequency reference source
as set up on the Setup Interface, References window.
1PPS REF: indicates if Paragon-t is locked to the selected phase reference source as set
up on the Setup Interface, References window.
GPS: indicates if Paragon-t is locked to the GPS reference as selected in the Setup
Interfaces, References window
LINK: indicates if there is a physical Ethernet connection to Paragon-t by detecting
transitions on the selected port Rx side.
GOOD PKTS: indicates if Paragon-t is receiving Ethernet packets with no PCS or
checksum errors (legend changes to BAD PACKETS and turns red if condition fails).
CLOCK LOCKED: indicates that Paragon-t is locked to the selected port’s wander
measurement input signal.

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1PPS SIGNAL: indicates that Paragon-t is receiving a 1pps measurement input (see
1pps front panel connector descriptions).
3. Icon Menu Bar
Use these icon keys to access Paragon-t graphs, tabular data and other results directly.
4. Main Menu
Use the drop down menus to select the various configurations, settings and measurement modes
of the Paragon-t. Some of these duplicate workflow buttons, in which case it’s recommended to
use the workflow buttons directly.
5. Mode Title Bar
This identifies the tabular information that has been captured, for instance, the sample number,
the sample period and the TIE.
6. Graphical/Tabulated Captured Data
Depending on the mode selected this displays the TIE/1pps/ESMC graphs results or tabulated
TIE/1pps/ESMC data that has been measured by the Paragon-t.

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Paragon-t Workflow
From the Workflow keys:
1. Click on Start Up.
2. Enter the IP address of the Paragon-t then click on Connect to connect to the Paragon-t.
Any failure to connect is likely either to be from a defective physical connection, or incorrectly
set network adapter settings on the PC. See details above.
3. Click on Select Measurement Ports to set up all required measurement interfaces i.e.
Sync-E, Clock (rate), 1pps Accuracy, ToD etc.
Select required measurements from the list of available measurements above.

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4. Click on Setup Interfaces.
5. Click on References, Clock Ref In to setup the reference for frequency.
6. Click on References, 1pps Ref In to set up the reference for phase.

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7. Click on Ethernet to set up the Ethernet Line Rate, Connector and Auto-Negotiate settings.
8. Click on Clock to set up the Clock Connector for example BNC (Unbalanced) for E1 and RJ48
(Balanced) for T1.