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930i
Communications
Test Set
Operating Manual
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INSTRUMENTS
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Table of Contents
SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................. 1—1
1-1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 1—1
1-1.1 Contacting Sage Instruments....................................................................... 1—1
1-2 INITIAL INSPECTION ............................................................................................. 1—2
1-3 TYPOGRAPHICAL CONVENTIONS......................................................................... 1—2
SECTION II PREPARING FOR OPERATION/POWER-UP..................................................... 2—1
2-1 AC POWER VERSION ............................................................................................. 2—1
2-2 DC POWER VERSION ............................................................................................. 2—2
2-3 SUPPLYING POWER AC/DC ................................................................................... 2—2
2-4 COLD BOOTING .................................................................................................... 2—3
2-4.1 Hardware Cold-Boot...................................................................................... 2—4
2-5 VENTILATION......................................................................................................... 2—4
2-6 INTERIOR ACCESS.................................................................................................. 2—4
2-7 SERIAL NUMBER..................................................................................................... 2—5
SECTION III FRONT PANEL OPERATION .......................................................................... 3—1
3-1 SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS...................................................................................... 3—2
3-1.1 STO Key ......................................................................................................... 3—2
3-1.2 RCL Key......................................................................................................... 3—3
3-1.3 RCL NXT Key................................................................................................. 3—3
3-1.4 ENT Key......................................................................................................... 3—3
3-1.5 CLR Key......................................................................................................... 3—3
3-1.6 HELP Key ....................................................................................................... 3—4
3-2 MAIN FUNCTION KEYS.......................................................................................... 3—4
3-2.1 Trunk Type Function Key ............................................................................. 3—4
3-2.1.1 Setup for Analogue Trunk Types.......................................................... 3—4
3-2.1.2 Setup for SF (Single Frequency) Supervision ........................................ 3—5
3-2.2 Dial/Ring Function Key ................................................................................ 3—6
3-2.2.1 Dial/Ring in Analogue Mode............................................................... 3—6
3-2.2.1.1 Storing and Recalling Phone Numbers in Dial/Ring ................... 3—7
3-2.2.2 Dial/Ring in PCM Mode ....................................................................... 3—8
3-2.2.2.1 Setting up a Call/Selecting a Protocol......................................... 3—8
3-2.2.2.2 Setting up Protocol Parameters .................................................. 3—16
3-2.2.2.3 Making a Call ............................................................................ 3—16
3-2.2.2.4 Receiving a Call......................................................................... 3—17
3-2.3 Return Loss Function Key............................................................................ 3—17
3-2.3.1 Transhybrid Loss Measurements ........................................................ 3—18
3-2.4 Send Tone Function Key ............................................................................. 3—19
3-2.5 Measure Tone Function Key ....................................................................... 3—20
3-2.6 Measure Noise Function Key ...................................................................... 3—21
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3-3 CONFIGURATOR PANEL ...................................................................................... 3—22
3-3.1 Test Cord Connections ................................................................................ 3—22
SECTION IV PCM OPERATION.......................................................................................... 4—1
4-1 CHANNELS AND TEST DIRECTION........................................................................ 4—1
4-1.1 Test Mode ..................................................................................................... 4—2
4-1.2 Test Direction ................................................................................................ 4—2
4-1.3 Clock ............................................................................................................ 4—2
4-1.4 Setup ............................................................................................................ 4—3
SECTION V OPTION MENU NUMBERS .............................................................................. 5—1
5-1 OPTION MENU NUMBER: 1 MODIFY DIAL/RING ................................................. 5—3
5-1.1 MF, DTMF or R2 Digits ................................................................................... 5—3
5-1.1.1 Level ..................................................................................................... 5—3
5-1.1.2 Frequency............................................................................................. 5—4
5-1.1.3 Timing................................................................................................... 5—4
5-1.2 DP Digits ........................................................................................................ 5—5
5-1.2.1 % Break ................................................................................................. 5—5
5-1.2.2 Pulses Per Second ................................................................................. 5—5
5-1.2.3 Interdigit Time ...................................................................................... 5—6
5-1.3 Ring Generator.............................................................................................. 5—6
5-1.3.1 Level ..................................................................................................... 5—6
5-1.3.2 Frequency............................................................................................. 5—7
5-1.3.3 Timing................................................................................................... 5—7
5-2 OPTION MENU NUMBER: 2 SEND DIGIT SEQUENCES ........................................... 5—8
5-2.1 Sending a Call More Than 18 Digits Long .................................................. 5—11
5-3 OPTION MENU #: 3 REMOTE CONTROL .............................................................. 5—12
5-3.1 Setup ........................................................................................................... 5—12
5-3.1.1 Baud Rate ........................................................................................... 5—13
5-3.1.2 Parity................................................................................................... 5—13
5-3.1.3 Bit Number.......................................................................................... 5—14
5-3.2 Terminal Selection and Reporting ............................................................. 5—14
5-4 OPTION MENU #: 4 DIGIT RECEIVER (ANALOGUE ONLY)................................... 5—16
5-4.1 Setup ........................................................................................................... 5—16
5-4.1.1 Parameters.......................................................................................... 5—17
5-4.1.2 Sequence ............................................................................................ 5—17
5-4.2 Receive........................................................................................................ 5—19
5-4.3 Analyze ....................................................................................................... 5—20
5-4 OPTION MENU #: 4 CALL ANALYZER (PCM ONLY)............................................. 5—21
5-5 OPTION MENU #: 5 MEASURE RING VOLTAGE ................................................... 5—24
5-5.1 Setup ........................................................................................................... 5—24
5-6 OPTION MENU #: 6 DC VOLT/AMP METER......................................................... 5—25
5-6.1 Loop and Ground Start Measurements ...................................................... 5—25
5-6.1.1 Calibrate ............................................................................................. 5—25
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5-6.1.2 Current................................................................................................ 5—26
5-6.1.3 Voltage ............................................................................................... 5—26
5-6.2 E&M Measurements.................................................................................... 5—27
5-7 OPTION MENU #: 7 SUPERVISION THRESHOLDS................................................ 5—28
5-7.1 Loop Supervision Thresholds Other Than 48 VDC ...................................... 5—29
5-7.2 24 VDC: E&M Supervision Thresholds......................................................... 5—30
5-9 OPTION MENU #: 9 WINK TIMING ...................................................................... 5—32
5-10 OPTION MENU #: 10 FREQUENCY SWEEP ........................................................ 5—33
5-10.1 Setup.......................................................................................................... 5—33
5-10.1.1 Bounds .............................................................................................. 5—33
5-10.1.2 Step ................................................................................................... 5—34
5-10.1.3 Time/Level........................................................................................ 5—34
5-10.2 Sweep........................................................................................................ 5—35
5-11 OPTION MENU #: 11 IMPULSE NOISE & HITS .................................................... 5—36
5-11.1 Setup.......................................................................................................... 5—36
5-11.1.1 Noise Threshold................................................................................. 5—37
5-11.1.2 Spread............................................................................................... 5—37
5-11.1.3 Measurements Per Second ............................................................... 5—37
5-11.1.4 PH/GH Thresholds and Test Length.................................................. 5—38
5-11.2 Measure .................................................................................................... 5—38
5-12 OPTION MENU #: 12 WINK MARGINING ......................................................... 5—40
5-13 OPTION MENU #: 13 PHASE & AMPLITUDE JITTER............................................ 5—41
5-14 OPTION MENU #: 14 SET TIME AND DATE........................................................ 5—43
5-15 OPTION MENU #: 15 BEEP ON ERR? .................................................................. 5—44
5-16 OPTION MENU #: 16 DIGIT RECEIVER TIMEOUT................................................ 5—45
5-17 OPTION MENU #: 17 ENVELOPE DELAY ............................................................ 5—46
5-17.1 Setup.......................................................................................................... 5—47
5-17.1.1 Bounds .............................................................................................. 5—48
5-17.1.2 Step ................................................................................................... 5—48
5-17.1.3 Time/Level........................................................................................ 5—49
5-17.2 Send........................................................................................................... 5—50
5-17.3 Repeat ....................................................................................................... 5—52
5-18 OPTION MENU #: 18 PEAK TO AVERAGE RATIO (P/AR).................................. 5—53
5-19 OPTION MENU #: 19 4-TONE INTERMODULATION DISTORTION....................... 5—55
5-20 OPTION MENU #: 20 30 BIT DISPLAY ................................................................. 5—57
5-21 OPTION MENU #: 21 TOGGLE A\B BITS ............................................................. 5—58
5-22 OPTION MENU #: 22 ABSOLUTE DELAY ............................................................ 5—59
5-22.1 Setup and Testing (Send Unit)................................................................... 5—59
5-22.2 Setup and Testing (Repeater).................................................................... 5—60
5-25 OPTION MENU #: 25 FAR END RESPONDER ...................................................... 5—62
5-25.1 Setting the TLP and Enabling Manual Sequence..................................... 5—62
5-26 OPTION MENU #: 26 ROTL/RESPONDER............................................................ 5—65
5-26.1 Setting the TLP ........................................................................................... 5—65
5-26.2 Extended 105 Responder Tests.................................................................. 5—67
5-26.3 Test ............................................................................................................ 5—68
5-26.4 Results........................................................................................................ 5—68
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5-27 OPTION MENU #: 27 ROTL INTERROGATOR ...................................................... 5—71
5-27.1 Setup.......................................................................................................... 5—72
5-27.2 Test ............................................................................................................ 5—74
5-27.3 Results........................................................................................................ 5—75
5-29 OPTION MENU #: 29 CALL 102 LINE................................................................. 5—76
5-29.1 Setup.......................................................................................................... 5—76
5-29.2 Test ............................................................................................................ 5—77
5-29.3 Results........................................................................................................ 5—78
5-30 OPTION MENU #: 30 ADJUST TLP ...................................................................... 5—79
5-32 OPTION MENU #: 32 DIAL-UP TESTLINE............................................................. 5—80
5-33 OPTION MENU #: 33 DIAL-UP SWEEP ................................................................ 5—81
5-34 OPTION MENU #: 34 SELECT REPORTS............................................................... 5—82
5-35 OPTION MENU #: 35 DUAL TONE SENDER ........................................................ 5—83
5-35.1 Setup.......................................................................................................... 5—83
5-35.1.1 Frequency and Level ....................................................................... 5—84
5-35.1.2 Pattern .............................................................................................. 5—85
5-35.2 Preset ......................................................................................................... 5—85
5-35.3 Send........................................................................................................... 5—85
5-37 OPTION MENU #: 37 LINE STATUS ..................................................................... 5—86
5-39 OPTION MENU #: 39 REMOTE AUDIO............................................................... 5—87
5-40 OPTION MENU #: 40 SEND PCM ALARMS....................................................... 5—89
5-41 OPTION MENU #: 41 READ E1 VOLTAGE.......................................................... 5—90
5-43 OPTION MENU #: 43 E1 ERROR COUNTERS ....................................................... 5—92
5-43.1 Example: MON 1&2 Mode ........................................................................ 5—92
5-44 OPTION MENU #: 44 E1 ERROR HISTORY........................................................... 5—94
5-44.1 Example: MON 1&2 Mode ........................................................................ 5—94
5-44.2 View .......................................................................................................... 5—95
5-44.3 Print ........................................................................................................... 5—95
5-45 OPTION MENU #: 45 E1 ERROR INJECT ............................................................. 5—96
5-45.1 Error Type Selection .................................................................................. 5—96
5-45.2 Setup......................................................................................................... 5—97
5-46 OPTION MENU #: 46 E-1 BIT ERROR RATE ......................................................... 5—99
5-46.1 Testing between two EOs.......................................................................... 5—99
5-46.1.1 Customizing Parameters ................................................................. 5—101
5-46.1.2 The USER Pattern .............................................................................5—102
5-46.2 Test ......................................................................................................... 5—103
5-46.2.1 BER Testing Two E1 Spans Simultaneously..................................... 5—104
5-46.3 History...................................................................................................... 5—104
5-46.3.1 View.................................................................................................5—105
5-46.3.2 Print..................................................................................................5—105
5-55 OPTION MENU #: 55 FRACTIONAL E1 BERT.....................................................5—106
5-55.1 Setup........................................................................................................ 5—106
5-55.2 Test .......................................................................................................... 5—108
5-55.2.1 Testing Contiguous and Noncontiguous Channels.........................5—108
5-55.2.2 Testing True-Noncontiguous Channels........................................... 5—109
5-55.3 History...................................................................................................... 5—110
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5-55.3.1 View.................................................................................................5—110
5-55.3.2 Print..................................................................................................5—111
5-56 OPTION MENU #: 56 64-KBIT E1 BERT.............................................................. 5—112
5-56.1 Setup........................................................................................................ 5—113
5-56.2 Test .......................................................................................................... 5—114
5-56.3 History...................................................................................................... 5—116
5-56.3.1 View.................................................................................................5—116
5-56.3.2 Print..................................................................................................5—116
5-57 OPTION MENU #: 57 DS-0 LOOPBACK............................................................. 5—117
5-57.1 Digital Loopback ..................................................................................... 5—117
5-57.2 VF Loopback ........................................................................................... 5—118
5-59 OPTION MENU #: 59 ECHO CANCELLER DISABLE........................................... 5—119
5-60 OPTION MENU #: 60 HUM FILTER .................................................................... 5—121
5-62 OPTION MENU #: 62 GROUP DELAY ................................................................ 5—122
5-62.1 Setup........................................................................................................ 5—122
5-62.1.1 Bounds ............................................................................................ 5—122
5-62.1.2 Step ..................................................................................................5—123
5-62.1.3 Time/Level...................................................................................... 5—123
5-62.2 Send......................................................................................................... 5—124
5-62.3 Measure ...................................................................................................5—125
5-63 OPTION MENU #: 63 PCM ERROR HISTORY..................................................... 5—126
5-65 OPTION MENU #: 65 ATME FAR END RESPONDER .......................................... 5—127
5-66 OPTION MENU #: 66 ATME DIRECTOR ............................................................ 5—129
5-66.1 Setup........................................................................................................ 5—129
5-66.2 Test .......................................................................................................... 5—132
5-66.3 View ........................................................................................................ 5—133
5-69 OPTION MENU # 69 FAR 23 TONE RESPONDER................................................5—134
5-70 OPTION MENU #: 70 23 TONE DIRECTOR........................................................ 5—135
5-70.1 Setup........................................................................................................ 5—135
5-70.2 Test .......................................................................................................... 5—136
5-70.3 Results...................................................................................................... 5—136
5-70.3.1 Print..................................................................................................5—137
5-71 OPTION MENU #: 71 23 TONES TEST................................................................ 5—138
5-71.1 Setup........................................................................................................ 5—139
5-71.2 View ........................................................................................................ 5—139
5-75 OPTION MENU #: 75 REMOTE UPGRADE......................................................... 5—141
5-75.1 Installing Sage Software Upgrade Files on a Hard Disk ..........................5—141
5-75.2 Downloading Software to the 930i from a Computer..............................5—142
5-75.3 Downloading Software to the 930i Remotely Using a Modem .............. 5—143
5-75.3.1 Preparing the Equipment ............................................................... 5—143
5-75.3.1.1 PC Cable Connections ................................................................. 5—144
5-75.3.1.2 Modem Configurations .......................................................... 5—144
5-75.3.2 Performing a Remote Download.....................................................5—146
5-80 OPTION MENU #: 80 KEYBOARD LOCK OUT....................................................5—147
5-87 OPTION MENU #: 87 TPT BURST LENGTH......................................................... 5—148
5-89 OPTION MENU #: 89 PRINTER HAND SHAKE....................................................5—149
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5-91 OPTION MENU #: 91 SOFTWARE VERSION...................................................... 5—150
5-92 OPTION MENU #: 92 RESET 930 ........................................................................5—151
5-93 OPTION MENU #: 93 TEST DISPLAY.................................................................. 5—152
5-94 OPTION MENU #: 94 LIST OPTIONS.................................................................. 5—153
5-95 OPTION MENU #: 95 DRY CIRCUIT .................................................................. 5—154
5-97 OPTION MENU #: 97 HOLD CONTROL ............................................................. 5—155
SECTION VI REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION ...................................6—1
6-1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 6—1
6-2 CONNECTIONS ...................................................................................................... 6—1
6.3 930I REMOTE CONTROL SETUP.............................................................................. 6—2
6-3.1 Baud Rate...................................................................................................... 6—2
6-3.2 Parity ............................................................................................................. 6—3
6-3.3 Bit Number .................................................................................................... 6—3
6-4 PRINTER MODE ...................................................................................................... 6—4
6-4.1 Supported Printer Configurations.................................................................. 6—4
6-4.2 Printer Applications....................................................................................... 6—5
6-4.3 Setting Printer Mode Parameters .................................................................. 6—5
6-4.4 Printing Test Results....................................................................................... 6—6
6-4.5 Printer Handshake ........................................................................................ 6—8
6-4.6 Print Formats ................................................................................................. 6—8
6-5 TERMINAL MODE .................................................................................................. 6—9
6-5.1 Setting Terminal Mode Parameters ............................................................ 6—10
6-5.2 Terminal Keyboard Equivalents to the 930i Keypad ................................ 6—11
6-5.3 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 6—11
6-6 COMPUTER MODE ............................................................................................... 6—11
6-6.1 Computer Keyboard Equivalents to the 930i Keypad .............................. 6—12
6-6.2 Setting Computer Mode Parameters........................................................... 6—14
6-6.3 Input to the 930i .......................................................................................... 6—14
6-6.4 Output from the 930i................................................................................... 6—14
6-6.5 Display Line Formats .................................................................................. 6—15
6-7 PROGRAMMERS NOTES....................................................................................... 6—16
6-7.1 Initializing the 930i ...................................................................................... 6—16
6-8 HELP MENU IN REMOTE CONTROL ..................................................................... 6—17
6-9 BELL CHARACTER................................................................................................ 6—22
SECTION VII SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................7—1
7-1 MEASUREMENT STANDARDS ................................................................................ 7—1
7-2 LEVEL/FREQUENCY MEASUREMENTS................................................................... 7—1
7-3 NOISE MEASUREMENTS......................................................................................... 7—1
7-4 3-LEVEL IMPULSE NOISE ........................................................................................ 7—2
7-5 RETURN LOSS MEASUREMENT............................................................................... 7—2
7-6 PEAK TO AVERAGE RATIO (P/AR)........................................................................ 7—2
7-7 PHASE AND AMPLITUDE JITTER MEASUREMENTS................................................ 7—2
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7-8 TRANSIENT (HITS) MEASUREMENTS ...................................................................... 7—3
7-9 ENVELOPE DELAY DISTORTION MEASUREMENTS ................................................. 7—3
7-10 GROUP DELAY DISTORTION MEASUREMENTS..................................................... 7—3
7-11 ABSOLUTE DELAY MEASUREMENTS .................................................................... 7—4
7-12 23 TONE TEST ....................................................................................................... 7—4
7-13 INTERMODULATION DISTORTION........................................................................ 7—5
7-14 SUPERVISION AND SIGNALLING ......................................................................... 7—5
7-15 E-1 PCM CHANNEL ACCESS ................................................................................ 7—6
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General
Information
SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1 INTRODUCTION
TheSage930icommunicationstestsetisdesignedtoperformvoicebandtestsonanalogueanddigital
trunks, as well as cellular test lines.
This manual is divided into seven sections: Section I provides general reference information on the
930i; Section II describes preparations for operation; Section III describes the operation of the front
panel, including the main test functions; Section IV describes the operation of the PCM functions;
Section V describes the Option Menu functions; Section VI describes remote control operation; and
Section VII lists the specifications for the 930i.
1-1.1 Contacting Sage Instruments
To contact Sage Instruments in writing, send correspondence to:
Sage Instruments, Inc.
240 Airport Blvd.
Freedom, CA 95019-2614
or send email to:
[email protected] or [email protected]
or fax inquiries to:
[phone]
To reach our Technical Support and Customer Service Departments by phone, call:
[phone], M-F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pacific Time.
or fax our Technical Support and Customer Service Departments any time at:
[phone]
To receive company and product information via the World Wide Web, visit our home page at:
http://www.sageinst.com
BesuretospecifyModel930iwhenaskingfortechnicalsupport.CustomerslocatedoutsideoftheU.S.
may also contact their nearest Sage distributor for assistance.
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Section I General Information
1-2 INITIAL INSPECTION
Checkthe shippingcarton for anyvisible signsof damage. Carefullyunpack andremovethe 930i from
theshippingcontainer.Ifthe930iisreceivedindamagedcondition,fileaclaimwiththecarrierandmail
a copy of the claim to Sage Instruments.
The following items should be included in the shipping container:
•930i Communications Test Set.
•930i Operating Manual.
•AC power cord. (if AC system has been purchased.)
Accessories may be shipped separately from the 930i, depending on their size. Check the shipping
invoice against the contents of the received boxes.
1-3 TYPOGRAPHICAL CONVENTIONS
In this manual, text appearing in bold COURIER typefacedenotes information appearingon the930i
display panel.
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SECTION II
PREPARING FOR OPERATION/POWER-UP
2-1 AC POWER VERSION
The table shown below describes the components of the 930i (AC power version) rear panel.
Fan
Inlet
Fuse
Holder ON/OFF Power Switch
Ground
Lug
AC Power (IEC-Type) Connector
Ground Lug Grounds the 930i chassis.
Fuse Holder Holds a 2-amp Slo-Blo fuse. Turn 1/4 turn counterclockwise to open.
RS-232C Connector Enables connection to Data Terminal Equipment (DTE).
ON/OFF Power Switch Turns the 930i on and off.
Fan Inlet Provides ventilation to the 930i. Do notobscure fan inlet.(or outlet holes at the
top right).
AC Power Connector Connects the 930i to a 115VAC power supply (depending on power supply type
purchased) via an IEC type connector.
Analogue Rear Panel
Access Enables connection to a Jack Field from the rear panel.
Analogue Rear
Panel Access PCM Rear Panel Access
PCM Rear Panel
Access Enables connection to a Jack Field from the rear panel .
Remote Audio Jack
Remote Audio Jack Enables remote audio connection to a trunk under test via a separate dial-up line.
(Requires Purchased Option 930i-47, Remote Audio Monitor)
9 Pin RS-232C
(DCE)Connector
External
Clock
External Clock The BNC jack enables the 930i to connect to an external clock source via a
coaxial cable.
The BNC jack enables the 930A to connect to an external clock source via a
coaxial cable.
Do Not Obstruct Fan Inlet
Line In
115V AC
Power
ON OFF
Chassis
Ground
Analog
RS 232C
(DCE)
Fuse
5x20mm
3.15A
Ext Clk
PCM
) In
)Out
) In
)Out
12
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R
T1
R1
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SB
SG
AuxAux
Model Number: 930i Serial Number: 01234
240 AIRPORT BOULEVARD FREEDOM CA 95019 U.S.A. [phone]
INSTRUMENTS
Table 2-1 Rear Panel (AC Power Supply)
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Preparation for
Operation
2-2 DC POWER VERSION
The table shown below describes the components of the 930i (DC power version) rear panel.
Barrier Terminal Block Connects 930i to a -48V DC power supply
Fuse Holder Holds a 2-amp Slo-Blo fuse. Turn 1/4 turn counterclockwise to open.
RS-232C Connector Enables connection to Data Terminal Equipment (DTE).
ON/OFF Power Switch Turns the 930i on and off.
Analogue
Rear Panel Access Enables connection to a Jack Field from the rear panel.
PCM
Rear Panel Access Enables connection to a Jack Field from the rear panel.
Fan Inlet Provides ventilation to the 930i. Do not obscure fan inlet
(or outlet holes at the top right).
Remote Audio Jack Enables remote audio connection to a trunk under test via a separate dial-up line.
The BNC jack enables the 930i to connect to an external clock source via a
coaxial cable.
External Clock
Chas
Gnd
Fan Inlet
Barrier Terminal Block Fuse Holder ON/OFF
Power Switch
Analog Rear
Panel Access PCM Rear Panel Access
Remote Audio Jack
9 Pin RS-232C
(DCE)Connector
External Clock
-48V
DC
Do Not Obstruct Fan Inlet
Power
ON OFF
Analog
RS 232C
(DCE)
Fuse
5x20mm
3.15A
Ext Clk
PCM
) In
)Out
) In
)Out
12
T
R
T1
R1
E
M
SB
SG
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2-3 SUPPLYING POWER AC/DC
1. AC version (if your back panel looks like the one on the previous page)
Connect the 930i to a 115/220 V AC power source via a 3-prong power cord. The power
connector is located next to the red ON/OFF rocker switch at the rear of the 930i.
Warning! Ifthe rearpanel ofyourAC unit does not look likethe oneon theprevious page, youcould
seriously damage your unit if you do not connect it to the proper power source. Older units,
which have a different rear panel and power supply, do not automatically switch between
115 V AC and220 V AC operationbutare equipped to operateonlyatasinglevoltage. You
must check your unit's power requirements before plugging it in and turning it on.
Table 2-2 Rear Panel (DC Power Supply)
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In addition, older units have a different rear panel configuration. If you are unsure of your unit's
power requirements, contact the Sage Customer Service Department for assistance.
DC version
Connect the 930i to a -48 V DC power source via 16 gauge wire. The wires connect at the two
phillips head screws on the barrier terminal block.
2. Toggle the red ON/OFF rocker switch at the rear of the 930i to ON. The 930i will run through
a ram test:
RAM TEST...
K1 K2 K3 K4
After a moment the display will change to read:
SAGE INSTRUMENTS 930 MEMORY TEST
K1 K2 K3 K4
If the memory check is successful the message: MEMORY TEST will change to MEMORY OK! If
the memory test is successful, the display will change to read:
SAGE INSTRUMENTS 930i ver. N.NN
K1 K2 K3 K4
N.NN is the version of software installed in the unit. Note the status of the LEDs on the front panel. If
an error has been detected, all of the LEDs will be lit. Turn the 930i off and perform a cold boot.
Aftera briefpause,the 930i willthenadvance tothelast Trunk Type setupdisplayed when the
unit was last powered-up.
To ensure optimal performance, do not store the 930i adjacent to other equipment that produced a lot
of heat, dust, static, ozone, sparks, or strong magnetic fields.
2-4 COLD BOOTING
You can perform either a hardware or a software cold boot. A hardware cold boot clears all memory
registers and resets the 930i to its default parameters. A software cold boot retains all serial I/O
settings but resets everything else to the factory default parameters. The procedure for performing a
hardware cold boot is described below.
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Preparation for
Operation
Thesoftware cold-boot functionhas been addedfor the convenienceof persons writingremote control
software, and can be performed by using OPTION MENU #: 92 RESET 930.(Refer to Section 5-92,
OPTION MENU #: 92 RESET 930 for a complete description of this function) This function also
describes the procedure for performing a warm boot from the Option Menu, which is the equivalent
of turning the 930i off and on.
2-4.1 Hardware Cold-Boot
To perform a hardware cold-boot:
1. Turn the 930i off.
2. Hold down the Trunk Type function key located on the left side of the front panel.
3. Turn the 930i on. Do not release the Trunk Type function key until the display has scrolled all
the way across the screen. The display reads:
NORMAL LOOP BRIDGE CONTACT 2W 900
K1 K2 K3 K4
A successful cold boot will return the 930i to its default settings and erase all stored items.
2-5 VENTILATION
The930iiscooledbyairdrawnintothefaninletonthelowerleft-handsideoftherearpanelandexpelled
through the ventilation holes at the top right-hand corner.
To insure proper ventilation:
1. Check that the vents are not obstructed during operation.
2. Do not place the 930i rear-panel-down on thick carpeting during operation.
3. Make sure that the operating environment is free of dust.
4. Inspect the vents periodically for dust buildup.
2-6 INTERIOR ACCESS
Accesstotheinteriorofthe930iisobtainedbyremovingthefourphillipsheadscrews(twooneachside
of the unit) that hold the top cover in place, and then lifting off the top panel. DO NOT attempt to gain
access by removing the rear panel.
Sincethe930i containsnouserserviceableparts,interioraccessis not normallynecessaryunlessyou
are performing a factory authorized field upgrade.
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2-7 SERIAL NUMBER
The product serial and model numbers are located on a serial tag on the rear panel.
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Operation
SECTION III
FRONT PANEL OPERATION
This section provides information regarding operation of the front panel keys, configurator panels,
switches and test cord connections. The table below provides an overview of each of the front panel
functions.
Speaker and
Volume Control Controls speaker volume.
Telset
Jacks
Function
Keys The 7 black keys control the main test functions of the 930i. (see Section 3-7 for a description of each function)
Numeric
Keypad The 16 white keys operate like a telephone keypad. They allow you to enter numerical data. Any leading
blanks are treated as zeroes. The sign of a number can be changed by pressing the D+/- key.
Special
Function
Keys
STO
Key Allows you to store data that has been input using the softkeys or numeric keypad. (see Section 3-6.1)
RCL
Key Allows you to recall a test setup or other parameters that have been stored in memory. (see Section 3-6.2)
RCL NXT
Key Advances to the storage location following the last location recalled. (see Section 3-6.3)
ENT
Key Allows you to enter information once numeric data has been selected. (see Section 3-6.4)
CLR
Key
HELP
Key Displays a series of screens leading you step-by-step through the function selected. (see Section 3-6.6)
Clears or initializes sequences allowing new entries to be made. DOES NOT clear to zero. (see Section 3-6.5)
Hookswitch and
Supervision LEDs The chrome switch allows you to toggle on/off hook.The LEDs show the status at the originate (ORIG) and
terminate (TERM) ends.
The jacks are used with the following configurations:
TR -used on 2-wire loop start, ground start, or reverse battery trunks
TR&T1R1-used on 4 wire trunks
E/M-used on E&M types I-V
SB/SG-used on signal battery/signal ground leads for E&M type II-IV
PCM IN 1/PCM OUT 1-used on single direction EI carrier circuits
PCM IN 2/PCM OUT 2-used in dual direction monitor or drop and insert
Test Cords and
Front Panel Jacks
Configurator Panels Contains optional interface jacks and/or LED status lights depending on whether analog or PCM functions
have been purchased. (see Section 3-8)
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STO
0#
ST
Off Hook
On Hook
Orig Term
Trunk
Type
Dial/
Ring
Return
Loss
Send
Tone
Measure
Tone
Measure
Noise
Option
Menu
Volume
TelSet
*
KP
A
STP
C
ST3P
B
ST2P
D
+/-
RCL
RCL
NXT
CLR
ENT On Hook
Off Hook
Telset
Jacks Function Keys
Speaker and
Volume
Control
Numeric
Keypad
Special
Function
Keys Hookswitch and Supervision LEDs
E-1 Configurator Panel
with Test Cords and
Front Panel Jacks
Soft
Keys
Arrow
Keys Display
Screen
Soft Keys
Arrow Keys
The four keys labelled K1-K4 allow you to select from menu items that appear above each key on the display
panel.
Allow you to scroll through items listed on the display panel.
Allows for an external telephone monitor. The "cufflinks" are for use with a telephone lineman's test set
(external butt-in set) 48 V battery is supplied in Dial/Ring. The telset is 4-wire.
HELP
T1R1 TR SB/SG E/M
PCM
CRC4
History History
12
12
Rx Rx TxTx
120
Ω120
Ω
Analog
75Ω75Ω
CAUTION
-48VDC
!
K1 K2 K3 K4
FE
No Sig
No AIS
No FAS
Alarms
MFAS
HDB3
Table 3-1 Front Panel Configuration
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INSTRUMENTS
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