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ISDN Primary Rate Interface (PRI) Testing
This quick card describes how to configure and run a DS1 ISDN PRI Terminate Test to
validate the provisioning and performance of an ISDN PRI trunk.
•T-BERD/MTS 5800 equipped with the following:
oTransport software release V31.2.1 or greater
oC5E1DS1 test option: E1/DS1 Electrical
oC5DUALPORT test option: Dual Port option
(required on T-BERD 5800-100G only)
•Headset (Plantronics M114, Plantronics M210c, or
BenertechA310QD recommended)
•One of the following T1 cable sets to connect the
T-BERD 5800 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
CONNECT HEADSET AND CONFIGURE AUDIO SETTINGS
1. Press the Power button to turn on the
T-BERD.
2. Connect the headset to the headset jack on
the side of the T-BERD.
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 center 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 3: Audio Settings
Figure 2: System menu

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LAUNCH TEST
1. Press the Test icon at the top of the
screen to display the Launch 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.
3. Tap to open the Tools Panel and
select .
4. Press to continue.
Figure 4: Launch Screen
Figure 5: Tools Panel
CONFIGURE TEST
•The following Information is needed to
configure 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 Figure 6: Work Order

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1. Press the Setup soft key on the top right
side of the screen.
2. Select the indicated folders and configure
your test as follows. Leave all other values at
default, unless specified in the work order.
3. Press the Results soft key to view the
Test Results screen.
CONFIGURE TEST
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.”
Figure 7: Setup, Interface
Figure 10: Setup, ISDN/Call
Figure 8: Setup, Framing
Figure 9: Setup, ISDN/General

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RUN TEST
1. Using drop-down menus , select
“Call/Status” for the right results display.
2. Press the Restart soft key .
3. Verify the following:
►Summary LED is green.
►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 (page 3).
Figure 13: Results, Interface/Signal
Figure 11: RJ-48C Crossover Cable Figure 12: RJ-48C Straight Through Cable
CONNECT TO LINE UNDER TEST
•T-BERD 5811AND T-BERD 5822 mainframes have both RJ-48C and bantam ports. You may use
either port with 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.
•T-BERD 5882 and T-BERD 5800-100G mainframes have an RJ-48C port. Dual Bantam to RJ-48C,
RJ-48C straight through, or RJ-48C crossover cables may be used to connect the T-BERD to the
line under test.
•Some access devices require cross-over cables, while others require straight through cables.

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RUN TEST
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 the volume to the desired
level.
4. Confirm that voice is heard, and voice quality
is acceptable on both the T-BERD’s headset
and 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 14: Results, Incoming call
INBOUND CALL TESTING
Figure 15: Results, Connected call
Figure 16: Results, Disconnected

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RUN TEST
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.
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.
9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 for all numbers in
the call plan. Call Plans may include:
•Toll Free numbers
•Local off-network and 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)
10. 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.”
Figure 17: Results, Connect Call
OUTBOUND CALL TESTING
Figure 18: Results, Connected call
Figure 19: Results, Call Plan Testing

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CREATE REPORT
1. Tap to open the Reports Panel and
select . .
2. Tap .
3. A report will be saved to the T-BERD 5800’s
/bert/reports folder.
Figure 20: Create Report