Greenlee DataScout 10G User manual

User’s Manual
DataScout 10G
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Copyright............................................................................................................................i
Table of Contents............................................................................................................. iii
Table of Contents............................................................................................................. iii
Safety Information...........................................................................................................15
Overview.........................................................................................................................15
Shock Hazard..............................................................................................................15
Eye Protection.............................................................................................................15
Laser Safety................................................................................................................15
Battery Safety..............................................................................................................16
FCC/IC Notifications....................................................................................................16
Getting Started................................................................................................................19
Battery Information..........................................................................................................19
Warranty..........................................................................................................................19
Calibration.......................................................................................................................20
Training Videos ...............................................................................................................20
Buttons & Icons...............................................................................................................21
User Interface..................................................................................................................21
Power on/off................................................................................................................21
Touch screen...............................................................................................................21
Unlocking the screen...................................................................................................22
User Settings...............................................................................................................22
Navigation Buttons ......................................................................................................22
Indicator Lights............................................................................................................22
Power Indicator........................................................................................................22
Low Battery..............................................................................................................23
Battery Charging......................................................................................................23
Interfaces ........................................................................................................................25
Test Interfaces.................................................................................................................25
Charger, Wi-Fi & Remote Management Interfaces..........................................................26
LCD Display....................................................................................................................26
Proper Care.................................................................................................................26
LCD settings................................................................................................................26

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Results (Test/Capture) Retrieval .....................................................................................26
User Interface Overview..................................................................................................27
Ethernet Testing..............................................................................................................29
Overview.........................................................................................................................29
Test Interfaces.................................................................................................................29
Test Interface Connections..............................................................................................30
Home ..............................................................................................................................30
Menu Bar.....................................................................................................................30
Link Status Indication Bar............................................................................................30
System Info Button......................................................................................................31
Settings ...................................................................................................................31
Install.......................................................................................................................31
Port Configuration ...........................................................................................................32
Port A & B Selection....................................................................................................32
Physical Interface Configuration..................................................................................33
Interface Speed.......................................................................................................33
Auto Negotiate, Duplex and Flow Control................................................................33
Route A to B............................................................................................................34
SFP Info and Laser On/Off..........................................................................................35
SFP Info ..................................................................................................................35
Laser On/Off............................................................................................................36
Port B Configuration....................................................................................................36
Physical Interface Configuration ..............................................................................36
Loopback Mode Configuration.................................................................................36
Statistics View .........................................................................................................37
Test Selection .................................................................................................................37
General Test Configuration .............................................................................................38
Frame Configuration....................................................................................................38
Select Frame Size ...................................................................................................39
Destination MAC Address........................................................................................40
Source MAC Address..............................................................................................41
VLAN.......................................................................................................................41
MPLS.......................................................................................................................43
IPv4.........................................................................................................................44
IPv6.........................................................................................................................46
Payload ...................................................................................................................48

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802.3 .......................................................................................................................49
ETH2.......................................................................................................................49
Rate.............................................................................................................................49
Duration.......................................................................................................................50
Maximum Duration...................................................................................................50
Test Mode ...................................................................................................................51
Looped Test Mode...................................................................................................51
End-to-End Test Mode.............................................................................................52
Test ID.........................................................................................................................52
Test Profile..................................................................................................................52
Quick Test (BERT)..........................................................................................................53
Frame Configuration....................................................................................................53
Rate Configuration.......................................................................................................53
Test Duration...............................................................................................................53
Test Mode ...................................................................................................................54
Test ID.........................................................................................................................54
Test Profile..................................................................................................................54
Running the Quick Test...............................................................................................54
Quick Test Results ......................................................................................................55
Multi Stream Test............................................................................................................55
Frame Configuration....................................................................................................55
Rate Configuration.......................................................................................................57
Test Duration...............................................................................................................58
Test Mode ...................................................................................................................58
Test ID.........................................................................................................................58
Test Profile..................................................................................................................58
Running the Multi Stream Test ....................................................................................58
Multi Stream Test Results............................................................................................59
RFC-2544........................................................................................................................59
Frame Configuration....................................................................................................60
Rate Configuration.......................................................................................................60
Test Duration...............................................................................................................60
Test Mode ...................................................................................................................60
Test ID.........................................................................................................................60
Test Profile..................................................................................................................61
Test Configuration.......................................................................................................61

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Thresholds...................................................................................................................62
Running the RFC-2544 Test........................................................................................63
RFC-2544 Test Results...............................................................................................64
ITU-T Y.1564...................................................................................................................65
Frame Configuration....................................................................................................65
Traffic Rate Configuration............................................................................................67
Service Configuration Test ..........................................................................................68
Service Performance Test...........................................................................................68
Service Acceptance Criteria ........................................................................................69
Test Mode ...................................................................................................................70
Test ID.........................................................................................................................70
Test Profile..................................................................................................................70
Running the ITU-T Y.1564 Test...................................................................................70
ITU-T Y.1564 Test Results..........................................................................................71
Advanced Loopback........................................................................................................73
Configuration...............................................................................................................74
This Device Configuration........................................................................................74
This Device Statistics View......................................................................................75
Remote Device Query and Control ..........................................................................75
IP Tools...........................................................................................................................78
Ping.............................................................................................................................78
Traceroute...................................................................................................................79
Browse........................................................................................................................79
Files ................................................................................................................................80
Company Logo............................................................................................................80
Import......................................................................................................................81
Current ....................................................................................................................82
Save Logo...............................................................................................................82
Technician Profiles......................................................................................................82
Test Profiles ................................................................................................................83
Test Type Selector Tabs..........................................................................................84
Saved Profile List.....................................................................................................84
View Profile Function...............................................................................................84
Profile Load/Edit/Delete Bar.....................................................................................85
Test Results ................................................................................................................85
Test Type Selector Tabs..........................................................................................85

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Saved Result List.....................................................................................................86
Test Result Control Bar ...........................................................................................86
Test Result Export Function.....................................................................................86
IEEE C37.94 Testing.......................................................................................................89
Overview.........................................................................................................................89
Test Interface..................................................................................................................89
Test Interface Connections..............................................................................................89
Home ..............................................................................................................................90
Menu Bar.....................................................................................................................90
Link Status Indication Bar............................................................................................90
System Info Button......................................................................................................91
Channel Setup ................................................................................................................91
Tx/Rx Rate Selection...................................................................................................92
Clock Selection............................................................................................................92
Optical SFP and Laser On/Off buttons.........................................................................93
SFP Info ..................................................................................................................93
Laser On/Off............................................................................................................93
Save Port Profile..........................................................................................................93
Test Selection .................................................................................................................94
BERT...........................................................................................................................94
BERT Setup ................................................................................................................94
Duration Selection ...................................................................................................95
Test Pattern Selection .............................................................................................95
Remote Loop Control...............................................................................................96
Test ID.....................................................................................................................96
Save Test Profile.....................................................................................................96
Start Test.................................................................................................................97
BERT Results..............................................................................................................97
Elapsed Time & Nx64 Details ..................................................................................97
Test Pattern Selection, Error and Alarm Injection ....................................................98
Stop & Reset Test....................................................................................................99
Live View Test Results ..........................................................................................100
Delay (Propagation)...................................................................................................100
Delay Test Setup.......................................................................................................100
Duration Selection .................................................................................................101
Delay Mode Selection............................................................................................101

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Test ID...................................................................................................................102
Save Test Profile...................................................................................................102
Start Test...............................................................................................................102
Monitor Mode ............................................................................................................103
Test Results ..............................................................................................................103
Elapsed Time & Nx64 Details ................................................................................103
Reset Test.............................................................................................................104
Live View Test Results ..........................................................................................104
Loopback Mode.........................................................................................................105
Elapsed Time & Nx64 Details ................................................................................105
Manual Loopback ..................................................................................................105
Automatic Loopback Response .............................................................................106
Reset Test.............................................................................................................106
Live View Test Results ..........................................................................................106
Files ..............................................................................................................................107
DS1 Testing ..................................................................................................................109
Overview.......................................................................................................................109
Test Interface Connections............................................................................................109
DS1 Configuration.........................................................................................................109
DS1 Auto Configuration.............................................................................................110
DS1 Mode Selection..................................................................................................110
Clock Settings ...........................................................................................................111
DS1 Framing Selection..............................................................................................111
Framing Status Indicators......................................................................................111
Line Code Selection......................................................................................................112
Reception of Valid B8ZS Code Words.......................................................................112
Excessive Jitter monitor.............................................................................................112
Loopback.......................................................................................................................112
PairGain HDSL..........................................................................................................112
Adtran HDSL.............................................................................................................112
Smart Repeaters .......................................................................................................113
In-band & FDL...........................................................................................................113
User & Self-loop ........................................................................................................113
Loopback Commands....................................................................................................113
NIU5 Smart Jack .......................................................................................................113
Loop Up.................................................................................................................113

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Loop Down ............................................................................................................113
BERT (Bit Error Rate Test)............................................................................................114
Test Pattern Selection ...............................................................................................114
Stopping a BERT.......................................................................................................114
BERT results.............................................................................................................114
Send Errors...............................................................................................................115
Round Trip Delay...................................................................................................115
Clear Errors & Elapsed-Time.....................................................................................115
Alarms & Events........................................................................................................116
Reported Alarms:...................................................................................................116
Reported Events:...................................................................................................116
Frequency, Level and Slips .......................................................................................117
DS1-B Test Interface.....................................................................................................118
DS3 Testing ..................................................................................................................119
Test Interface................................................................................................................119
Test Interface Connections............................................................................................119
DS3 Main Menu.............................................................................................................119
Configuration.................................................................................................................120
Mode Selection..........................................................................................................120
Clocking ....................................................................................................................121
Framing Selection......................................................................................................121
DS3 Receive Framing ...............................................................................................121
DS3 Line Code..........................................................................................................121
Loopback.......................................................................................................................121
Local Loopbacks........................................................................................................121
Transmit FEAC Codes...............................................................................................122
BERT (Bit Error Rate Test)............................................................................................122
BERT Default ............................................................................................................122
BERT Results............................................................................................................122
Error Injection................................................................................................................123
Clear Errors & Elapsed-Time.....................................................................................123
Alarms & Events............................................................................................................123
Alarms & Events Current...........................................................................................123
Alarms & Events History............................................................................................123
DS3 Signal: Frequency & Level.....................................................................................124
Signaling TIMS Testing .................................................................................................125

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Signaling-TIMS Interfaces.............................................................................................125
Test Interface Connections............................................................................................125
Impedance Selection.................................................................................................126
Signaling Mode Selection..........................................................................................126
Station LS..............................................................................................................126
Station GS.............................................................................................................126
Station DID............................................................................................................127
Station DID WINK..................................................................................................127
CO LS....................................................................................................................127
CO GS...................................................................................................................127
CO (Signaling) E&M I-V.........................................................................................127
CO DID IMMEDIATE.............................................................................................127
CO DID WINK........................................................................................................128
SELECTIVE SIGNALING (SS1/SS4) 2&3 Digit......................................................128
Return Loss (RL) –Tx Complex Tones......................................................................129
Measurements...............................................................................................................129
Voltage & Current......................................................................................................129
RX Frequency & Level...............................................................................................129
TX Frequency & Level...............................................................................................129
Noise.........................................................................................................................129
Capturing DTMF/DP & MF Digits and Timing ............................................................130
Ringing & Dial Tone...................................................................................................130
Dialing.......................................................................................................................130
Quick Tones..............................................................................................................130
Quiet Termination......................................................................................................130
Sweep.......................................................................................................................130
Tone 1-4 Buttons.......................................................................................................130
Speaker Adjust..........................................................................................................131
4-Wire TIMS..................................................................................................................131
Terminations..............................................................................................................131
4-Wire TIMS Wideband .............................................................................................132
Measurements...........................................................................................................132
Transmit & Receive ...............................................................................................132
Sweep Button........................................................................................................132
Quick Tones..............................................................................................................132
Quiet Termination......................................................................................................133

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Level Zero Button......................................................................................................133
Tone 1-4 Buttons.......................................................................................................133
Speaker Adjust..........................................................................................................133
4-Wire Noise Measurements.........................................................................................133
Impulse Noise............................................................................................................134
Dropouts, Gain & Phase Hits Amplitude Jitter & Phase Jitter.....................................134
Amplitude & Phase Jitter ...........................................................................................135
Return Loss (RL) –Tx Complex Tones......................................................................136
23-Tone Test.............................................................................................................136
23-Tone Results Display........................................................................................137
4-Wire Signaling Mode Selection...............................................................................137
Station DID............................................................................................................137
Station DID-wink....................................................................................................137
CO (Signaling).......................................................................................................137
PBX (TRUNK) E&M I-V..........................................................................................138
CO DID..................................................................................................................138
CO DID-Wink.........................................................................................................138
SELECTIVE SIGNALING (SS1, SS4) 2&3 Digit.....................................................139
Transmit SS digits: ....................................................................................................139
Receive SS digits: .....................................................................................................139
Menu Functions.............................................................................................................139
PRI-ISDN Testing..........................................................................................................141
Test Interface Connections............................................................................................141
Initial Layer-1 Test.....................................................................................................141
E1..........................................................................................................................142
PRI Configuration..........................................................................................................142
Emulation Mode.........................................................................................................142
PRI “Link Active” Layer’s 1 & 2 ..................................................................................143
Placing a VOICE or Audio Call ..................................................................................143
Hang Up....................................................................................................................144
Placing a Data Call....................................................................................................144
BERT.....................................................................................................................144
Receiving a Call.....................................................................................................145
Terminate Call.......................................................................................................145
Multiple B-Channel Calls ...........................................................................................146
Q.931 Decodes & Status Window..............................................................................146

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Protocol Decode Messages...................................................................................146
Clear CALL Status & BERT.......................................................................................146
List of Common Problems.............................................................................................146
DDS Testing..................................................................................................................147
DDS 4-Wire Connections ..............................................................................................147
Test Interface Connections............................................................................................148
DDS 4-Wire Configuration.............................................................................................148
Receive Loopbacks.......................................................................................................148
CSU Loopback..........................................................................................................148
DSU Loopback..........................................................................................................149
V.54 Loopback ..........................................................................................................149
Local Loopbacks ...........................................................................................................149
TX Control Codes..........................................................................................................149
RX Level and Sealing Current Detection .......................................................................150
BERT - Bit Error Rate Test and Display.........................................................................150
Bit Error Insertion.......................................................................................................151
CLEAR Errors............................................................................................................151
Receive Byte and Control Code Decode ...................................................................151
Datacomm Testing........................................................................................................153
Datacomm Test Option..............................................................................................153
Test Interface Connections............................................................................................153
DTE BERT Testing....................................................................................................153
BERT SYNC..............................................................................................................154
DCE BERT................................................................................................................154
Byte Encoder Display................................................................................................154
Auto Mode.................................................................................................................155
Other Features..............................................................................................................155
Up/Down buttons...................................................................................................155
Invert button...........................................................................................................155
Bi-Directional loopback button ...............................................................................155
Remote Control.............................................................................................................157
Remote Control Option..............................................................................................157
Management Port Configuration................................................................................157
Wired Connection..................................................................................................157
Wireless Connection..............................................................................................158
VMLite VNC Server Application.................................................................................158

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Specifications................................................................................................................161
Specification Download.................................................................................................161

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Safety Information
Overview
Hazards exist in every workplace in many different forms: sharp edges, falling objects,
flying sparks, chemicals, noise and a myriad of other potentially dangerous situations.
Controlling hazards at their source is the best way to protect you from accidents. While
the test set is designed to be a safe and reliable tool, the environment in which you
perform work in may expose you to hazards.
Shock Hazard
While this test device does not produce, or emit harmful sources of electrical voltage or
current, network elements and circuitry you are testing may. Always follow your estab-
lished safety practices and the instructions in this user manual regarding proper con-
nection to the circuit under test.
Please note that this test device is not designed to warn you if connection to input volt-
age or current exceeds the maximum allowed by the test interfaces installed in this
unit. Exceeding maximum values may result in damage and not be covered under
warranty.
Eye Protection
Wear eye protection when using this device.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in injury.
Laser Safety
Never look into laser transceivers (SFP/SFP+).
Failure to observe this precaution may result in eye damage.
Optical small form-factor pluggable (SFP/SFP+) transceivers use laser radiation to
generate communication signals. Always keep the optical transmit and receive ports
covered whenever the optical patch cord is not plugged in and turn the laser off prior to
connecting or disconnecting fiber optic patch cords.

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Overview
Battery Safety
Failure to observe these precautions may
result in injury or property damage.
Do not allow anything to contact the battery terminals.
►Do not immerse batteries in liquid. Liquid may
create a short circuit and damage the battery. If
batteries are immersed, contact your service
center for proper handling.
►Do not place the battery into a pocket, tool
pouch, or tool box with conductive objects. Con-
ductive objects may create a short circuit and
damage the battery.
►Do not place a battery on moist ground or grass.
Moisture may create a short circuit and damage
the battery.
►Do not store the battery at more than 122 °F
(50 °C) or less than –4 °F (–20 °C). Damage to
the battery can result.
►Do not use another manufacturer’s charger. Other manufacturers’ chargers may
overcharge and damage the battery.
►Do not attempt to open the battery. It contains no user-serviceable parts
►Use this product only in the manner described in this manual. If the equipment is
used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by
the equipment may be impaired.
FCC/IC Notifications
The following notifications apply for models DataScout 10G and DataScout 10Gx when
802.11 and/or Bluetooth radio interfaces are installed:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada RSS stand-
ards. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Cet appareil est conforme à la partie 15 des normes FCC RSS Règles et Industrie
Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) Ce dis-
positif ne peut causer des interférences nuisibles, et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute
interférence reçue, y compris les interférences qui peuvent provoquer un fonctionne-
ment indésirable.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Les changements ou modifications non expressément approuvés par la partie re-
sponsable de la conformité pourraient annuler l'autorité de l'utilisateur à utiliser
l'équipement.