Viavi T-BERD 5800 Parts list manual

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T-BERD 5800 Network Tester
ISDN Primary Rate Interface (PRI) Testing
This quick card describes how to configure and run an DS1 ISDN PRI Terminate Test to validate the
provisioning and performance of an ISDN PRI trunk with a working D channel.
Equipment Requirements:
•T-BERD 5800 equipped with the following:
oBERT software release V26.1 or greater
oTest options:
▪C5E1DS1: E1/DS1 Electrical option
▪C5DUALPORT: Dual Port option
(required on T-BERD 5800-100G only)
•Headset (Plantronics M114 or M210c recommended)
•One of the following T1 Cables to connect the T-BERD
DS1 Port(s) to the line under test:
oTwo (2) Bantam to Bantam cables (CB-10615)
oDual Bantam to RJ-48C cable (CB-41645)
oRJ-48C Patch cable (Straight-through or cross-over
depending upon equipment under test)
Figure 1: Equipment Requirements
The following information is required to complete the test:
•T1 Line Code (B8ZS or AMI)
•T1 Framing (ESF or D4)
•ISDN Call Control (National, AT&T 5ESS, Nortel DMS 100)
•Customer’s Billing Telephone Number for the PRI trunk
•Destination Telephone Number(s) for outbound call testing
Connect to Line Under Test:
•The T-BERD 5800v2 has both RJ-48C and bantam ports. You may use Bantam to Bantam, Dual
Bantam to RJ-48C, RJ-48C straight through, or RJ-48C crossover cables to connect the T-BERD to
the line under test.
•The T-BERD 5800-100G has an RJ-48C port. Dual Bantam to RJ-48C, RJ-48C straight through, or
RJ-48C crossover cables may be used.
Figure 2: RJ-48C Crossover Cable
Figure 3: RJ-48C Straight Through Cable

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Connect and Configure Headset:
1. Press the Power button to turn on the
test set.
2. Connect the headset to the headset jack
on the side of the test set.
3. Press the System icon in the top
left corner of the screen.
4. Press the Audio icon . Set Speaker
Volume to the maximum setting and set
Microphone Volume to the minimum
setting. If desired, you can adjust these
settings during the test. The speaker icon
on the top bar of the T-BERD provides
a shortcut to this screen.
Figure 4: Audio settings
Launch and Configure Test:
1. Press the Test icon at the top of the
screen.
2. Using the Select Test menu, Quick Launch
menu, or Job Manager, launch the
DS1/DS3►DS1►DS1 ISDN PRI►Terminate
test.
Note: If tests have been launched on both
Port 1 and Port 2, you must remove the
test on Port 1 before launching DS1 ISDN
PRI. Tap the icon next to Port 1 tabs in
the Select Test bar, or tap
in the Select Test menu to remove the test.
Figure 5: Launch Screen
3. In the Tools Panel select
.
4. Press to continue.
Figure 6: Tools Panel

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5. Press the Setup Soft Key, , on the top right side of the screen. Select the indicated folders and
configure your test as follows. Leave all other values at default, unless specified in the work order.
Folder
Option
Value(s)
Interface
Rx Input
Term
Line Code
If unknown, select “B8ZS”
LBO
0 dB
Framing
Framing
If unknown, select “ESF”
ISDN, General
Emulation
TE Emulation
Call Control
If unknown, select “NI-2 (National)”
Numbering Type
Auto
D Channel
24
ISDN, Call
Call Type
Voice
B Channel
Any
Calling Phone Number
Enter Billing Telephone Number for the PBX
Destination Phone Number
Enter your mobile phone number in the format required
for your dialing area (usually 10-digit)
Call Answer Mode
If you are turning up new service, Select “Prompt.”
If you are troubleshooting a working line and want to
reject inbound calls, select “Reject.”
6. Press the Results Soft Key to view the
Test Results screen.
7. Using the drop-down menus, select
“Call/Status” for the right Results display.
8. Press the Restart soft key to reset
results.
9. Verify the following:
•Signal Present LED is green
•Frame Sync LED is green
•D Chan Ready LED is green
If the specified LEDs are not green, check
your cables (Tx and Rx may be reversed)
and check Setup values (step 5 above).
Figure 7: Test Results Screen

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Inbound Call Testing:
1. Using your cell phone, dial the billing
telephone number (BTN) for the PBX (or
dial the temporary “test” number if the
BTN has not been ported).
2. In the T-BERD’s Actions Panel, select the
Call Controls tab. Allow the call to ring at
least 2 times. Confirm the Ring back tone is
heard on your cell phone and tap to
answer the call.
3. Put on the headset. If the headset includes
an on/off switch and volume control, turn
it on and adjust volume to desired level.
Figure 8: Call Controls
4. Confirm that voice is heard, and voice
quality is acceptable on the T-BERD’s
headset and on the Cell Phone. If static is
heard on your cell phone, move the
microphone boom farther away from your
mouth to avoid overdriving the
microphone.
5. Hang up the call from your cell phone.
Verify that the call status on the T-BERD
changes to IDLE.
Figure 9: Call Status

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Outbound Call Testing:
1. In the T-BERD’s Actions Panel, tap .
The T-BERD will transmit a SETUP message
to initiate the call. Call status is displayed in
the right Results Group.
2. Answer the incoming call on your cell
phone. “CONNECTED” indicates that the
call setup was successful. If the call fails, a
cause code will be displayed.
3. Converse and confirm that voice quality is
acceptable on the T-BERD and the Cell
Phone.
4. In the T-BERD’s Actions Panel, tap
to disconnect the call.
Figure 10: Outgoing Call
5. In the T-BERD’s Quick Config menu, change
“Destination Phone Number” to the next
number in the call plan.
6. In the T-BERD’s Actions Panel, tap .
The T-BERD will transmit a SETUP message
to initiate the call.
7. Converse and confirm that voice quality is
acceptable on the T-BERD and for the
called party.
8. In the T-BERD’s Actions Panel, tap
to disconnect the call.
Figure 11: Call Plan Testing
9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 for all numbers in the call plan. Call Plans may include:
•Toll Free numbers
•Local off-network numbers
•Local on-network numbers
•Long Distance numbers
•International numbers
•Blocked Calls
•n11 numbers such as 411 (directory assistance), 611 (customer service), and 911 (emergency
services)
Troubleshooting Tip:
•If outbound calls fail with cause code “Invalid Number Format”, tap the Setup soft key and change the
“Numbering Type” setting from “Auto” to “Local” or “National.”