Valiant VCL-ETH-FE1 Instruction Manual

Data Sheet & User Manual
VCL-ETH- E1F
Ethernet over E1 Converter
VALIANT
COMMUNICATIONS

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Ethernet over E1 Converter
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INDEX
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Ethernet over E1 Converter
CAUTION
ELECTROSTATIC
SENSITIVE
DEVICES
DO NOT OPEN OR HANDLE
EXCEPT AT A
STATIC-FREE WORKSTATION
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Particulars P. No.
Product Overview 4
Application 4
Typical Application 4
Point to Point Application 5
Point to Multi-Point Application with VCL-ETH-8/16-ML 6
Technical Feature 6
Alarms and Indicator Monitoring 6
E1 Interface Specifications 6
Ethernet Port Specifications 7
Clock 7
Encapsulation 7
Installation, Open up and Commissioning 7
Qualifying the Network 7
Grounding 7
Installation 8
Description of front panel 9
Definition of Indicators on Front Panel 9
Back View with 220V AC power Input 10
Back View with 48V DC power Input 10
E1 Bandwidth Selection 11
Pinout Details 12
Console (RJ-45) Pinout Details 12
Hyper Terminal settings 12
E1 120W (RJ-45) Pinout Details 12
Ethernet (RJ-45) Pinouts 12
CLI Commands 13
General Parameters 16
Power Supply 16
Service conditions 16
Dimensions 16
Weight 16
Ordering Information 16
Support 17

The VCL-ETH-FE1 Interface Converter (Desktop
Version) provides the user with Ethernet over E1
conversion enabling the user to transport Ethernet
data over an E1 link.
The equipment can be installed and used in pairs, with
one terminal being installed at either end of the
network. This equipment can also be used with VCL-
ETH-8-ML and VCL-ETH-16-ML (8E1/16E1 ponit-to-
point IP over TDM product) to meet various application
requirements.
The VCL-ETH-FE1 Interface Converter is an Ethernet extension device utilizing TDM telecom
infrastructure (the telecom network of E1s, or of PDH, SDH and E1/E3/SDH microwave etc. carrying
E1s). It converts the Ethernet data into E1 frame format for transmission over the existing TDM (E1)
links and then re-converts the E1 back into Ethernet data the far-end terminal, to BRIDGE two Ethernet
LANs over the existing E1-based telecom network. The device can effectively utilize the redundant
bandwidth of telecom operators' existing TDM network to transport Ethernet data with low investment.
The equipment may be used for the following purposes:
Bridging Ethernet LANs over existing TDM (E1) telecom network.
Extending Ethernet networks utilizing TDM (E1) landline based telecom infrastructure.
Using telecom network of E1s/PDH/SDH microwave etc. carrying E1s to transport Ethernet data.
VCL-ETH-FE1 VCL-ETH-FE1
E1LAN LANE1
Ethernet over E1 Converter
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Application
Typical Applications
Point to Point Application
Product Overview
E1/E3/SDH/PDH
Network carrying E1 Links
Network
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Point to Multi-Point Application with VCL-ETH-8-ML or VCL-ETH-16-ML
Ethernet
10/100
VCL-ETH-16-ML
Upto 16E1
Channels
E1/E3/SDH/PDH
Network carrying E1 Links
Central Site
Remote Site 1
Remote Site 2
Remote Site 7
Remote Site 8
Remote Site 9
Remote Site 10
Remote Site 11
Remote Site 12
Up to 12 Remote Sites / Directions and 16 E1 Links
Network
VCL-ETH-16-ML
ALM
PWR 1
TRIBUTARYSTATUS
9
2
10
3
11
4
12
5
13
6
14
7
15
8
16
CV_HISRUN
CONSOLE EMU
CLR_CV
Ethernet
10/100
Ethernet
10/100
Ethernet
10/100
Ethernet
10/100
Ethernet
10/100
Ethernet
10/100
Ethernet
10/100
Ethernet
10/100
VCL-ETH-FE1 VCL-ETH-FE1
VCL-ETH-FE1
VCL-ETH-FE1
VCL-ETH-FE1
VCL-ETH-FE1
VCL-ETH-FE1
VCL-ETH-FE1
1E1 1E1
1E1
1E1
1E1
1E1
1E1
1E1
Remote Site 3
Ethernet
10/100
VCL-ETH-FE1 1E1
Remote Site 4
Ethernet
10/100
VCL-ETH-FE1 1E1
Remote Site 5
Ethernet
10/100
VCL-ETH-FE1 1E1
Remote Site 6
Ethernet
10/100
VCL-ETH-FE1 1E1
Ethernet over E1 Converter
LAN
LAN
LAN
LAN
LAN
LAN
LAN
LAN
LAN
LAN
LAN
LAN
LAN
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1U high compact size
Automatic straight and cross-over cable support (Auto-MDI/X)
Easy to operate
Power supply options:
110VAC - 240VAC (50/60 Hz) power options available
-48V DC power option available
Power consumption less than 4Watts.
The maximum transmission rate of Ethernet data over E1 links is 2.048Mbit/s
E1 supports three working modes unframed, framed (CCS/PCM 31) and multiple framed (CAS/
PCM30)
Allows transparent transmission of super-long frames upto 2024 bytes
Automatic discards under size (less than 64 bytes) and oversize (more than 2024 bytes) framed
Ethernet interface complies to IEEE 802.3
Automatic Ethernet negotiation function. Supports 10M/100M and working modes of both full-
duplex and half-duplex
Available with MAC address list filtration, learning, and updating functions
PAUSE flow control ability in full duplex mode
Equipment supports two working modes of internal clock and network Loop-timed clock
With multiple loopback functions and built-in bit error testing function, it facilitates the trouble
shooting
Compatible to deluxe models (VCL-ETH-4/8/16 and VCL-ETH-8/16-ML) and can be installed
with them to reduce the installation cost
Technical Features
Power Indicator
RemoteAlarm Indicator
Loss of Frame Indicator
E1 LOSAlarm Indicator
AISAlarm Indicator
Code ViolationAlarm Indicator
Ethernet Link Indicator
Ethernet Mode (FDX) Indicator
Loopback Indicator
Error in Test Indicator.
Alarms and Indicator Monitoring
E1 Interface Specifications
Line Rate E1 (2.048 Mbps ± 50 bps)
Framing Un-Framed /PCM 30 /PCM 31
Electrical As per ITU-T G.703 and
Jitter As per ITU-T G.823
Impedance 120 Ohm (RJ-45) 75 Ohm (BNC) Optional,
ITU-T G.704
ITU-T G.742 and
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Interface Types 10/100BaseT
Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3
Connectors RJ-45 (10/100 BaseT Electrical)
MDI-X Supported (auto adapts cross-straight cable)
Mode Autonegotiation (Half/Full - 10/100M)
Ethernet Port Specifications
Clock
Encapsulation
Internal (Master) and network (Slave) clock.
HDLC HDLC mode is required in installation between two VCL-ETH-FE1
(point to point protocol) if fractional E1 is used to carry payload
GFP GFP Mode is must, to use the VCL-ETH-FE1 in point to multi-point
Protocol with Deluxe models (VCL-ETH-4/8/16 and VCL-ETH-8/16-ML)
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Installation and Commissioning
Qualifying the Network
Grounding
-7.
Please ensure that the error code rate each of the E1 circuits connecting to the equipment is
lower than 10
The transmission time delay difference between the various E1 circuits shall not exceed 8ms.
The Ethernet wire type shall be, crossover when connecting with PC, and straight through when
connecting to an Ethernet switch/HUB. The length of the Ethernet cable shall not exceed 100m.
When the device is used with the AC~220V power supply, the 3-core socket must be grounded
for protection.
The other equipment connected with the converter shall also be grounded to earth for protection.
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Installation
Step 1:
Step 2:
Power up the equipment. Please ensure that equipment is powered-up prior to connecting
the Ethernet and the E1 links.
Connect E1 line on the premise that transmission device, interface converter and
Ethernet converter have safely grounded.
BER test may be conducted on each E1 link using a BERT tester to ensure that the E1
errors are within the permitted limits / threshold.
E
Step 3:
Step 4:
Please configure the Ethernet mode of the Ethernet over E1 equipment at both sides as
well as the thernet interfaces of the devices that are connected to the Ethernet over E1
equipment. Connect the ethernet links.
The equipment is used to bridge two LANs. Please ensure that the LANs on both sides of
the link are operating in the same IP domain.
Ping over the Ethernet connection from one side to the other (near-end to the far-end) to
verify that the Ethernet connection has been established between the two LANs.
After succeeding in "ping", the user may also check the integrity of each E1 link by connecting E1 link
and then transporting Ethernet data over that E1 link. In the event that the equipment resets repeatedly
or lots of frame errors are noticed, recheck the connection between E1 cable and interface converter,
or E1 cable and transmission device.
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Description of the Front Panel
Definition of Indicators on Front Panel
LED Status Description
PWR ON , system is powered
OFF System is not powered
RA ON , remote alarm indication
OFF OK
LOS ON , Loss of E1 alarm indication
OFF OK
LOF ON , Loss of E1 frame indication
OFF OK
OFF OK
CV ON , E1 code violation alarm indication
OFF OK
FDX ON , Ethernet port is running in full-duplex mode
OFF Ethernet port is running in half-duplex mode
LOOP ON , system is in test mode
OFF Normal operation mode
ERR ON , Error in BER test E1 Signal
OFF BER test OFF or has no errors
Green
Red
Red
Red
Red
Green
Yellow
Red
AIS ON , AIS alarm idication
LINK ON , LAN port connection Normal
OFF No LAN connection on Ethernet port
Red
Green
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VCL-ETH-FE1
OFF
ON
5
16
27
38
4
MASTER
TEST
GFP/HDLC
PWR LOS
E1
LOF
RA
AIS LINK
CV FDX
LOOP
ERR
ETH TEST CONSOLE
Console PortConfiguration
Switches
Configuration
Switches
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Switch Status Description
MASTER ON Local timing
OFF Tracing E1 line
TEST ON Line error testing, Led “ERR” show the testing result
OFF Turn off line error test function
GFP/HDLC ON HDLC framing
OFF GFP framing
Other Unused Factory use only / Unused for the users
ETH
IN OUT
E1
75Ohms
120Ohms
220V
Back View with 220V AC Power Input
Back View with 48V DC Power Input
AC 220V
Input
Ethernet
Port
E1 Port
120
Ohms
Input
E1 75
Ohm
Output
E1 75
Ohm
ON/OFF
Switch
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ETH
IN OUT
E1
II
OO
OFFOFF
ONON
II
OO
OFFOFF
ONON
Ethernet
Port
Input
E1 75
Ohm
ON/OFF
Switch
PGND GND -48V
Ground
Negative
Positive
-48V DC Input
E1 Port
120
Ohms
Output
E1 75
Ohm
75Ohms
120Ohms
Tag Description
IN 75Ohm Represents the unbalanced E1 75Ohm input (BNC)
OUT 75Ohm Represents the unbalanced E1 75Ohm output (BNC)
120Ohms Represents the balanced E1 120Ohm input/output (RJ-45)
ETH Fast Ethernet interface (RJ-45)
220V Represents AC 220V input
-48V Represents DC 48V input
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Fractional is effective only if the encapsulation mode is set to 'HDLC' (i.e. GFP /
HDLC switch is set to 'ON').
T s es for the bandwidth selection are given in the right side-bar of the equipment and the
setting are as follows:
E1 bandwidth selection
he DIP witch
Working Mode Switch Setting
TS0 TS1-15, 17-31 TS16
Unframed / PCM 31 ON ON ON
Occupied timeslot ON OFF
Framed (CCS) / PSM 31 OFF Occupied timeslot ON
Multi Framed (CAS) / PCM 30 OFF
Example 1:
Example 2:
Example 3:
If you wish to use only first five time slots then you need to set the TS0 time slots to OFF
and switch TS1 to TS5 to ON and time slot TS16 will be set to ON.
If you wish to carry first eight time slots on 512Kbps, then you need to set the TS0 time
slot OFF and switch TS1 to TS8 to ON (i.e. since each time slot consumes 64Kbps, so 8
time slots will consume 8 x 64Kbps = 512Kbps) and time slot S16 will be set to ON.
If you wish to carry twenty time slots on 1.28Mbps (64Kbps x 20) then you need to
set time slot TS0 OFF and TS1 to TS21 time slots to ON. Please remember that the
time slot TS16 will be used as signaling time slot.
E1 Bandwidth Selection
OFF
ON
Note: Fraction E1 bandwidth is effective only if the encapsulation mode is set to ‘HDLC’. GFP/HDLC
switch is set to ‘ON’
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PIN No Definition of function Signal Direction
PIN No Definition of function Signal Direction
PIN No Definition of function Signal Direction
PIN No Definition of function Signal Direction
.
.
.
.
6 GND Signal Ground
7 RX (received data) RS232 Signal Input
8 TX (transmitted data) RS232 Signal Output
Others NC
1 TX+ (transmitted data +) E1 Data Output
2 TX- (transmitted data -) E1 Data Output
4 RX+ (received data +) E1 Data Input
5 RX- (received data -) E1 Data Input
Others NC
1 TX+ (transmitted data +) Data Output
2 TX- (transmitted data -) Data Output
3 RX+ (received data +) Data Input
6 RX- (received data -) Data Input
Others NC
1 Bits per second 19200
2 Data bits 8
3 Parity None
4 Stop bits 1
5 Flow control None
Pinout Details
Ethernet over E1 Converter
Console (RJ-45) Pinout Details
Hyper Terminal settings
E1 120Ohms (RJ-45) Pinout Details
Ethernet (RJ-45) Pinouts
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To view system software and hardware version
After entering into the application program for CLI command, please key "?" in the
command line to get the list of the commands.
VCL>?
Command Description
===============================================================
?/help To get a list of the commands for the system.
showversion View software and hardware version.
showe1alarm View E1 alarm.
seteth Configure the Ethernet port Speed, Mode, Auto Negotiation.
showeth View Ethernet port status.
showframe View framing status.
showclock View E1 clock mode.
showencapmode View encapulation mode.
setgfp Configure PFI, EXI, PSCRD and HSCRD of GFP.
showgfp View PFI, EXI, PSCRD and HSCRD of GFP.
For detailed command format, please key "? cmdname" or "help cmdname".
? [cmdname]
help [cmdname]
Exercise:
? showe1alarm
Command: showe1alarm
Description:
Values:
VCL> {enter}
OR
VCL> {enter}
VCL>
View E1 alarm.
none
Command: showversion
Descrption:
Values:
Exercise:
showversion
View software and hardware version.
none
VCL>
IC version:V1.000
Hardware version:V1.12
Software version:V1.00A1
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CLI Command Help
More help for a particular CLI command
Detailed CLI Commands
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To View E1 alarm
To Configure Ethernet Port
To View Ethernet Port Status
To View Framing Status
Command: showe1alarm
Description:
Values:
Exercise:
showe1alarm
View E1 alarm.
none
VCL>
ALARM LOS LOF AIS CRC
Status 0 0 0 0
Description 1: Alarm, 0: No alarm
Command: seteth <AN> <speed> <duplex> <flow>
Description:
Values:
Exercise:
seteth1111
Configure the Ethernet port Speed, Mode, Auto Negotiation.
AN:<0/1>,Autotiation(0:AN not done; 1:AN done)
speed:<0/1>,(0:10Mbit/s; 1:100Mbit/s)
duplex:<0/1>,(0:half-duplex; 1:full-duplex)
flow:<0/1>,flow-control capability(0:disable; 1:enable)
VCL>
AN Speed Duplex Flow
Auto 100M Full Enable
Command: showeth
Description:
Values:
Exercise:
showeth
View Ethernet port status.
none
VCL>
AN Speed Duplex Flow Status
Not Auto 10M Half Disable Connected
Command: showframe
Description:
Values:
View framing status.
none
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Exercise:
showframeVCL>
Frame status:Frame.
PCM30/31 status:PCM31
To View Synchronization Clock
To View Encapsulation Mode
To Configure GFP
Command showclock
Description:
Values:
Exercise:
showclock
:
View E1 clock mode.
none
VCL>
E1 Clock: Master
Command showencapmode
Description:
Values:
Exercise:
showencapmode
:
View encapsulation mode.
none
VCL>
The encapulation mode is:HDLC
Command: setgfp <PFI> <EXI> <PSCRD> <HSCRD>
Description:
Values:
Exercise:
setgfp0011
Configure PFI, EXI, PSCRD and HSCRD of GFP.
PFI: 0-1
EXI: 0-15
PSCRD: 1:enable ; 0:disable
HSCRD: 1:enable ; 0:disable
VCL>
PFI:0
EXI:0
PSCRD:Enable
HSCRD:Enable
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To View GFP Configurations
Command: showgfp
Description:
Values:
Exercise:
showgfp
View the PFI, EXI, PSCRD and HSCRD of GFP.
none
VCL>
PFI:0
EXI:0
PSCRD: Enable
HSCRD: Enable
GFP SYNC: Alarm
AC Mains Input 220V AC
DC Mains Input -48V
Power Consumption <4 Watts
Optional
Ambient temperature 0 C ~ 50 C
Relative humidity 90% (at 35 C)
00
0
238mm x 125mm x 44mm
< 1 Kg.
Power Supply
Service Conditions
Dimensions
Weight
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General Parameters
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Note: Operation and maintenance of network equipment require professional knowledge and
experience. We recommend the equipment to be managed only by qualified technicians.
Should you require technical assistance please consult the provider, or contact our SUPPORT
DESK at [email protected]
Ordering Information
S. Qty.No. Part No. Product Description
1.
1
10/100 Base-T (Ethernet, 1 electrical) to 1E1/FE1
(120 Ohms, 75 Ohms) Interface Converter
(with -48V DC power input)
VCL-ETH-FE1-DC
2.
1
10/100 Base-T (Ethernet, 1 electrical) to
1E1/FE1 (120 Ohms, 75 Ohms) Interface
Converter (with 220V AC power input)
VCL-ETH-FE1-AC
Technical Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Ethernet over E1 Converter
U.K.
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310-328 Uxbridge Road,
London W3 9QN, United Kingdom
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