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OC3port® Plus
Handheld OC3 / ATM Network Analyzer
Users Manual
PN 686284
June 1996, Rev 1, 5/99
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Table of Contents
Chapter Title Page
1 Introduction........................................................................................ 1-1
Introduction .................................................................................................... 1-3
About This Manual......................................................................................... 1-3
Who This Manual Is For .......................................................................... 1-3
What You Should Know.......................................................................... 1-3
How to Use This Manual ......................................................................... 1-3
Notations and Typographical Conventions .............................................. 1-4
OC3port Plus Features and Capabilities ......................................................... 1-4
The OC3port Plus Handheld Tester: at a Glance ..................................... 1-6
Specifications........................................................................................... 1-7
Notices, Warnings, Operating Restrictions..................................................... 1-10
Laser Operation .............................................................................................. 1-11
Checking Your Package ................................................................................. 1-11
Technical Support........................................................................................... 1-11
Service Center Repair..................................................................................... 1-12
2 Getting Started................................................................................... 2-1
Introduction .................................................................................................... 2-3
OC3port Plus Controls and Connections........................................................ 2-3
The Connector Panel................................................................................ 2-3
The Front Panel........................................................................................ 2-4
The LCD.............................................................................................. 2-4
Direct Access Keys.............................................................................. 2-5
Status Section....................................................................................... 2-7
System Control Keys ........................................................................... 2-10
Getting Acquainted with the OC3port Plus Menus......................................... 2-12
Accessing a Menu .................................................................................... 2-13
Using the Directional Arrow Keys........................................................... 2-14
Scrolling through Menu Options.......................................................... 2-14
Changing the Setting for an Option ..................................................... 2-15
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Editing the Setting for an Option.......................................................... 2-16
Accessing OC3port Plus Submenus.......................................................... 2-17
Exiting OC3port Plus Submenus.............................................................. 2-18
Connecting the OC3port Plus.......................................................................... 2-18
Connecting the OC3port Plus to Network Devices................................... 2-19
Connecting to Remote Devices................................................................. 2-19
Connecting the OC3port Plus to a PC or Laptop.................................. 2-19
Connecting the OC3port Plus to a Modem........................................... 2-20
Connecting to a Printer............................................................................. 2-20
Connecting to an External Power Supply................................................. 2-21
3 Setting Up and Operating the OC3port Plus................................... 3-1
Introduction..................................................................................................... 3-3
Programming the Overall Operation of the OC3port Plus .............................. 3-3
Changing the Default Scrolling Method................................................... 3-4
Turning on the Warning Buzzer ............................................................... 3-5
Setting the System Date and Time............................................................ 3-5
Setting the Communications Speed.......................................................... 3-6
Turning Off the Automatic Diagnostic Tests............................................ 3-7
Parameter Sets .......................................................................................... 3-8
Creating a Parameter Set...................................................................... 3-8
Naming a Parameter Set....................................................................... 3-10
Switching to a Different Parameter Set................................................ 3-11
Editing a Parameter Set........................................................................ 3-11
Performing Basic Operations.......................................................................... 3-12
Turning on the OC3port Plus.................................................................... 3-12
Turning on the Laser Transmitter............................................................. 3-14
Returning to the Introductory Display...................................................... 3-15
Resetting the OC3port Plus ...................................................................... 3-15
Restoring Factory Default Settings........................................................... 3-15
Clearing the Error Counters...................................................................... 3-16
Responding to Low Battery Warnings...................................................... 3-16
Obtaining Information about Your OC3port Plus..................................... 3-17
Storing and Retrieving Test Results ......................................................... 3-17
Manually Storing Test Results ............................................................. 3-18
Automatically Storing Test Results in Memory................................... 3-19
Displaying Stored Test Results ............................................................ 3-22
Deleting Stored Test Results................................................................ 3-24
Deleting a Single Record...................................................................... 3-25
Deleting All Stored Records in a Test Group....................................... 3-25
Printing, Downloading, and Remote Control............................................ 3-26
Connecting to the Serial Port................................................................ 3-26
Printing Reports and Configuration Information.................................. 3-29
Pausing a Print Job............................................................................... 3-30
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Preventing a Report from Being Printed.............................................. 3-30
Controlling the OC3port Plus Remotely .................................................. 3-30
Running the Automatic Diagnostic Tests ....................................................... 3-31
4 SONET/SDH Configuration and Testing.......................................... 4-1
Introduction .................................................................................................... 4-3
Configuring the Framing Format.................................................................... 4-3
Differences between SONET OC3 STS-3c and SDH STM-1.................. 4-3
Changing the Framing Format ................................................................. 4-4
Changing the S-Bit Values (optional) ...................................................... 4-5
Setting Up for Testing STS-3c and STM-1 Signals........................................ 4-7
Generating Automatic Alarms.................................................................. 4-7
Setting the Transmit Clock Source........................................................... 4-9
Scrambling Payloads................................................................................ 4-10
Changing the Threshold Setting for Counters.......................................... 4-11
Enabling/Disabling PATH FERF Support ............................................... 4-12
Monitoring Incoming STS-3c or STM-1 Signals ........................................... 4-13
Inserting Errors............................................................................................... 4-15
Modifying the Value of the Payload Pointer .................................................. 4-17
Generating Alarms.......................................................................................... 4-18
Transmitting an Alarm............................................................................. 4-19
Turning Off an Alarm .............................................................................. 4-20
Viewing Alarms Stored in the Alarm Log ............................................... 4-20
Removing All Alarms from the Alarm Log......................................... 4-22
Responding to an LOS Condition........................................................ 4-23
In-Service Signal Monitoring ......................................................................... 4-23
5 Configuring for ATM Network Testing............................................. 5-1
Introduction .................................................................................................... 5-3
Configuring a Receive Filter........................................................................... 5-3
Configuring an ATM Cell Transmission Stream............................................ 5-7
Some Suggestions for Configuring Multiple Cell Streams ...................... 5-17
Configuring a VBR / Poisson Transmission Source................................. 5-18
Other ATM Configuration Options ................................................................ 5-18
Payload Scrambling Option ..................................................................... 5-19
Coset Polynomial Option......................................................................... 5-20
Correction Algorithm Option................................................................... 5-21
Background Traffic Option...................................................................... 5-22
Header Type Option................................................................................. 5-22
Changing the Form for Expressing the PCR and SCR............................. 5-24
Large Transmit Queue.............................................................................. 5-25
6 Testing ATM Networks...................................................................... 6-1
Introduction .................................................................................................... 6-3
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Starting Stream Transmission ......................................................................... 6-4
Monitoring an ATM Network......................................................................... 6-9
Scanning Circuits for ATM Activity............................................................... 6-34
Using the ATM Traffic Templates.................................................................. 6-42
Quality of Service Tests.................................................................................. 6-46
Transmitting OAM Cells on a Single Circuit ........................................... 6-5
Transmitting OAM Cells on Multiple Circuits......................................... 6-7
Monitoring ATM Traffic with a Receive Filter........................................ 6-9
Capturing ATM Cells............................................................................... 6-14
Configuring the OC3port Plus for Capturing ATM Cells .................... 6-15
Starting a Cell Capture......................................................................... 6-19
Looking at the Captured Cells.............................................................. 6-20
Displaying the Results of the Previous Cell Capture............................ 6-22
Capturing ILMI Cells ............................................................................... 6-22
Configuring the OC3port Plus for Capturing ILMI Cells..................... 6-23
Starting an ILMI Cell Capture.............................................................. 6-27
Looking at Captured ILMI Cells.......................................................... 6-27
Capturing OAM Cells............................................................................... 6-28
Configuring the OC3port Plus for Capturing OAM Cells.................... 6-28
Starting an OAM Cell Capture............................................................. 6-29
Looking at Captured OAM Cells ......................................................... 6-30
Searching for AAL Traffic on an ATM Network..................................... 6-31
Setting Up an ATM Activity Scan............................................................ 6-34
Scanning an ATM Circuit......................................................................... 6-38
Printing the Results of an Activity Scan................................................... 6-40
Displaying the Results of the Previous Activity Scan .............................. 6-42
ATM Traffic Templates: a Description .................................................... 6-42
20% SPREAD...................................................................................... 6-43
RAMPDOWN...................................................................................... 6-43
BER Test.............................................................................................. 6-43
POLICE 10MBS .................................................................................. 6-43
Selecting and Loading an ATM Traffic Template.................................... 6-43
Starting Transmission with a Loaded Template ....................................... 6-45
Editing a Template.................................................................................... 6-46
Cell Loss Test........................................................................................... 6-47
Setting Up a Cell Loss Test.................................................................. 6-47
Running a Cell Loss Test ..................................................................... 6-50
Re-running a Cell Loss Test................................................................. 6-51
Remote Cell Loss Test.............................................................................. 6-51
Setting Up a Remote Cell Loss Test..................................................... 6-52
Setting up the Master Unit.................................................................... 6-53
Setting Up the Slave Unit..................................................................... 6-59
Running a Remote Cell Loss Test........................................................ 6-64
Understanding Cell Loss Test Results.................................................. 6-65
Exiting and Returning to a Test in Progress......................................... 6-65
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Cell Delay Variation Tests....................................................................... 6-66
1-point CDV Test................................................................................. 6-66
Setting Up a 1-point CDV Test............................................................ 6-66
Running a 1-point CDV Test............................................................... 6-68
2-point CDV Test................................................................................. 6-70
Setting Up a 2-point CDV Test............................................................ 6-70
Running a 2-point CDV Test............................................................... 6-71
Cell Transfer Delay Test.......................................................................... 6-72
Setting Up a Cell Transfer Delay Test................................................. 6-73
Running a Cell Transfer Delay Test .................................................... 6-74
Understanding Cell Transfer Delay Test Results................................. 6-75
Exiting a Cell Transfer Delay in Progress Test.................................... 6-75
Bit Error Rate Test (BERT)............................................................................ 6-76
Setting up a BERT Test ....................................................................... 6-76
Creating Your Own BERT Test Pattern............................................... 6-78
Running an ATM BERT Test.............................................................. 6-79
Injecting Individual BERT Errors........................................................ 6-80
IP Ping Test .................................................................................................... 6-81
Setting Up the OC3port Plus to Send an IP Message............................... 6-81
Sending an IP Message ............................................................................ 6-85
Receiving an IP Message ......................................................................... 6-87
Appendices
A Applications............................................................................................. A-1
B OC3port Plus ATM Transmission............................................................ B-1
C Glossary ................................................................................................... C-1
Index
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List of Tables
Table Title Page
2-1. OC3port Plus Direct Access Keys and their Function.................................... 2-6
2-2. OC3port Plus General Status LEDs................................................................ 2-8
2-3. SONET Alarms Detected by the OC3port Plus on the Status LEDs .............. 2-9
2-4. Description of the System Control Keys on the OC3port Plus....................... 2-11
3-1. Storage Limits for Test Records..................................................................... 3-18
3-2. RJ-11 Pin Descriptions................................................................................... 3-27
3-3. Serial Port 25-pin Computer Connection Pin Descriptions ............................ 3-27
3-4. Serial Port 25-Pin Modem/Printer Connection Pin Descriptions.................... 3-27
3-5. OC3port Plus Diagnostic Test Results for ATM and SONET........................ 3-32
4-1. STS-3c/STM-1 Alarms................................................................................... 4-8
4-2. STS-3c/STM-1 Measurement Results ............................................................ 4-15
4-3. Description of STS-3c/STM-1 Errors............................................................. 4-16
4-4. Alarms Transmitted by the OC3port Plus....................................................... 4-20
5-1. Receive Filter Setup Parameters..................................................................... 5-6
5-2. OC3port Plus Transmission Stream Parameters............................................. 5-15
5-3. Valid Combinations of Traffic Parameter and Traffic Source Selections....... 5-17
6-1. Captured Buffer Size ...................................................................................... 6-15
6-2. BERT Test Patterns ........................................................................................ 6-78
6-3. BERT Error Injection Rates............................................................................ 6-78
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List of Figures
Figure Title Page
1-1. OC3port Plus at a Glance ............................................................................... 1-6
2-1. OC3port Plus Connector Panel....................................................................... 2-3
2-2. OC3port Plus LCD and Direct Access Keys .................................................. 2-5
2-3. OC3port Plus Status LEDs ............................................................................. 2-7
2-4. The System Keys Control the Entire Unit. ..................................................... 2-11
2-5. OC3port Plus Menu System (Version 3.3) ..................................................... 2-14
3-1. OC3port Plus ON/OFF switch........................................................................ 3-12
4-1. In-service Monitoring of Network Performance............................................. 4-24
5-1. UNI and NNI Cell Structure Differences........................................................ 5-23
6-1. Remote Cell Loss test connections................................................................. 6-52
6-2. Remote Cell Loss Testing............................................................................... 6-53
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Contents Page
Introduction .................................................................................................... 1-3
About This Manual......................................................................................... 1-3
Who This Manual Is For .......................................................................... 1-3
What You Should Know.......................................................................... 1-3
How to Use This Manual ......................................................................... 1-3
Notations and Typographical Conventions .............................................. 1-4
OC3port Plus Features and Capabilities ......................................................... 1-4
The OC3port Plus Handheld Tester: at a Glance ..................................... 1-6
Specifications........................................................................................... 1-7
Notices, Warnings, Operating Restrictions..................................................... 1-10
Laser Operation .............................................................................................. 1-11
Checking Your Package ................................................................................. 1-11
Technical Support........................................................................................... 1-11
Service Center Repair..................................................................................... 1-12
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Introduction
The OC3port Plus portable hand-held tester provides an extensive set of OC3
and ATM testing capabilities that address a broad range of test requirements for
OC3- and ATM-based transmission and communications systems. The OC3port
Plus is specifically designed to allow you to test any type of OC3/ATM equipment
for proper operation, configuration, compliance, and interoperability.
This chapter describes the features and capabilities of the OC3port Plus and
provides important information about the operation and use of the tester.
About This Manual
The OC3port Plus Users Manual describes how to operate the OC3port Plus
network analyzer and provides step-by-step instructions on how to perform
network testing and evaluation of ATM networks and equipment.
Who This Manual Is For
This manual provides pertinent technical information and instruction on the
operation and use of the OC3port Plus. It is written for anyone who uses this
product to test and troubleshoot OC3 and ATM network problems, for those
involved in network installation and maintenance, and for individuals who perform
network acceptance testing.
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What You Should Know
This manual is not meant to be a SONET or ATM tutorial. A basic familiarity with
wide-area networking, in general, and an in-depth understanding of SONET, OC3
networks and ATM protocols, in particular, are required to effectively understand
and use this manual.
How to Use This Manual
We suggest that the first-time user continue with this chapter, “Introduction”. This
chapter describes the features and capabilities of the OC3port Plus and familiarizes
you with the safety precautions regarding its use.
Next read Chapter 2 “Getting Started”. Before you begin using the OC3port Plus,
you should understand the functions of the keys and status indicators as well as
other elements on the unit’s front panel. You also need to understand the menu
interface and how to navigate through the OC3port Plus menus. This chapter
covers these fundamentals.
After you configure the OC3port Plus, you can go directly to any of the
subsequent chapters that show you how to perform specific tests or operations.
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This book also contains a Glossary of terms that are used throughout this manual.
Terms found in the Glossary area highlighted in text when they are first used.
Notations and Typographical Conventions
The following notations and typographical conventions are used in this manual:
Key names The names of keys are in boldface type.
For example, the AUTOTEST key and the Print key.
Key sequences A plus sign, as in SHIFT 1 + M, indicates that you should press and hold down
the SHIFT 1 key and then press the M key.
Screen names The names of screens are in capital letters and boldface type.
For example, the SYSTEM INFORMATION screen.
Options Options are boldface type. For example, the Date option.
Arrow keys The arrow keys are the four keys that encircle the ENTER key.
The name of an individual arrow key refers to the direction in which the arrow
points: the Down Arrow key, the Left Arrow key, the Right Arrow key, and
the Up Arrow key.
Italics Italic type is used for emphasis.
For example: Do
Lists Procedures are shown in sequentially numbered lists.
Monospace Monospace type is used to indicate messages displayed on the tester’s LCD.
For example, INITIALIZING ANALYZER.
Cautions A caution message advises you that failure to take or avoid a specific action
can result in loss of data.
All cautions are preceded by the word Caution.
Warnings A warning message cautions you that failure to take or avoid a specific action
can result in physical harm to you or damage to the tester.
All warnings are preceded by the symbol and the word Warning.
not
operate the unit in the presence of flammable gases.
OC3port Plus Features and Capabilities
The OC3port Plus combines SONET testing features with advanced ATM testing
features, giving you the ability to quickly test and troubleshoot any OC3 circuit as
well as test ATM equipment and services for proper operation and conformance.
At the physical layer, the OC3port Plus can be used to diagnose many common
OC3 network problems. The tester provides complete OC3 Section, Line, and Path
error and alarm transmission and monitoring capabilities that enable you to
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OC3port Plus Features and Capabilities
effectively monitor and test OC3 networks from any access point. The OC3port
Plus also provides the following:
• OC3 pointer control and monitoring
• Support for SONET and SDH framing formats
• Date and time stamping of OC3 alarm occurrences
• A passive monitoring mode, which allows for non-intrusive testing
• Automatic testing of OC3 circuits so that you can obtain immediate pass/fail
results and quickly assess problems with SONET networks.
In addition, the OC3port Plus offers a comprehensive set of advanced ATM testing
capabilities, which includes:
• Automatic scanning of active virtual circuits
• Ability to transmit up to eight ATM traffic sources simultaneously
• Quality of Service tests: Cell Delay, Cell Variation, and Cell Loss
• Cell payload capture and viewing
• Various cell transmission modes, including single cell, programmable burst
size, and constant rate
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• Transmission of ATM traffic that simulates CBR, VBR, and UBR service
categories with programmable random, poisson, or constant traffic distribution
patterns
• AAL type recognition
• OAM cell transmit and monitoring of AIS, RDI, and loopback F4 and F5
flows
• Quality of service measurements: CTD (mean, max), CDV (max), CLR, and
CMR.
In addition to advanced diagnostic and testing capabilities, the OC3port Plus gives
you immediate feedback on the condition of any OC3 circuits under test through
its front-panel LEDs. The tester also lets you store and print test results, making it
possible for you to gather and later examine network statistics.
For long-term monitoring, the OC3port Plus can be connected to a network, which
can be monitored remotely through a modem connected to a PC with Fluke’s
remote control software. This gives you the added advantage of being able to leave
the OC3port Plus connected at a customer premise or central office location and
dial into the tester from a PC or laptop computer from a central monitoring
location.
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The OC3port Plus Handheld Tester: at a Glance
The OC3port Plus is an easy-to-use handheld tester. It is rugged yet lightweight, so
you can use it anywhere.
RS-232 port provides an interface
for connecting to a printer, remote
control, and downloading test results
For-line by 20-characters
backlit LCD displays test
results and setup
parameters
Six function keys provide
direct access to setup and
configuration options
START/STOP key to
easily control the running
of tests
SONET
BERT
ALARMS
START
STOP
STATUS
STATUS SECTION LOS
ATM CELL LOCK SECTION LOF
ALARMS SECTION OOF
PATTERN / ERROR INSERT LINE FERF
LOOPBACK
POWER
PRINT MEMORY CLEAR DELETE
ESC
OC3port
ATM
AUTO
OPTIONS
PLUS
PATH LOSS OF POINTER
ENTER
CURRENT
LINE AIS
PATH FERF
PATH AIS
PATH YELLOW
EDIT
HISTORY
Arrow keys navigate through
menu items. Up and Down
keys display options. Left
and Right keys choose
settings
Front panel LEDs provide
immediate indications of
OC3 Section, Line, and Path
errors and alarms
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Print stored test results to a
printer or PC
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Figure 1-1. OC3port Plus at a Glance
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Specifications
This section describes the physical and operational characteristics of the OC3port
Plus.
OC3 Physical
Bit rate: 155.52 Mbps ± 20 ppm
Receiver:
• Single-mode version:
• Multi-mode version:
• UTP-155 version: ATM Forum UTP-155-PMD compliant
Transmit Outputs:
• Single-mode version:
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Maximum input power: -8 dBm
Minimum receive sensitivity: -28 dBm
Maximum input power: -14 dBm
Minimum receive sensitivity: -32.5 dBm
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Average output power: -12.5 dBm (typical)
Range: -15 dBm to -8 dBm
Center wavelength: 1260 to 1360 nm, spectral width: 7.7 nm
• Multi-mode version:
Average output power range: -19 dBm to -14 dBm
Center wavelength: 1270 to 1380 nm, spectral width: 130 nm
• UTP-155 version: ATM Forum UTP-155-PMD compliant
NRZ encoded
Transmit level: 0.90 - 1.10 Vpp
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Physical
Power
Environmental
Size: Approximately 10 in (L) by 6.75 in (W) by 2 in (H)
Weight: 2.50 lbs.
Display: Back-light, 4-line by 20-character text
Connectors:
Single-mode version: FC/PC or SC Duplex
Multi-mode version: SC Duplex
UTP-155 version: RJ-45
AC operations: Operates from an external AC adapter/charger.
Battery type: Operates from internal rechargeable Ni-Cad battery.
Battery life: Minimum battery life is three hours of continuous use.
Recharge time: 12 hours.
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C
Storage temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C
Humidity: 5 % to 90 % non-condensing
Serial Communications Port
Port: EIA/RS-232
Connector: RJ-11 connector
Baud rates: 1200, 2400, 9600
Flow control: XON/XOFF or RTS/CTS
Standards Compliance
Applicable sections of ATM Forum UNI 3.1
Applicable sections of ANSI T1.105
Applicable sections of BellCore TR-NWT-000253
Applicable sections of ITU I.432, ITU I.610, and ITU I.510
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Regulatory Compliance
Instrument complies with ETL product category 31
Instrument complies with FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A
OC3 Errors Detected
Section, Line, and Path Bit Interleave Parity errors; Line and Path Far-End-Block
errors.
OC3 Alarms Detected
Signal Loss, Loss of Frame, Line FERF, Line AIS, Path FERF, Path AIS, Path
YELLOW, Loss of Pointer alarms.
OC3 Alarms Generated
Signal Loss, Loss of Frame, Line FERF, Line AIS, Path FERF, Path AIS,
Path YELLOW alarms.
SDH-STM-1 Support
SDH option available which provides control and monitoring of S-bits.
Introduction
OC3port Plus Features and Capabilities
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Pointer Features
Positive and negative pointer adjustment, programmable pointer value, viewable
received pointer value: current, minimum, and maximum.
ATM Layer
Cell mapping: ATM cells carried in the OC3 payload are byte-aligned.
Cell rate adaptation: Provided by the insertion of idle cells.
Cell delineation: Performed using the HEC mechanism as described in ITU I432.
HEC is generated and checked as described in ITU I.432.
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Notices, Warnings, Operating Restrictions
This product complies with UL 1950 (2/26/93). This compliance has been certified
for both the United States and Canada by ETL Testing Laboratories and will carry
the ETL listing mark. This product meets the requirements of
FCC Part 15-Subpart A, electronics emission and susceptibility.
Service and adjustment of this unit is to be performed only by trained Fluke
service personnel. The following general safety precautions must be observed
during all phases of operation, service and repair of this instrument. Failure to
comply with these precautions or with specific warnings in this book violate safety
standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of this instrument. Fluke
Corporation assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these
requirements.
Potential Danger
• Explosion Hazard: Do not operate the system in the presence of flammable
gases.
• Hazardous Material: Should the LCD display become damaged, the liquid
crystal material can leak. Avoid all contact with this material, especially
swallowing. Use soap and water to thoroughly wash all skin and clothing
contaminated with the liquid crystal material.
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• Electric Shock Hazard: Do not remove the system covers. To avoid electric
shock, use only the supplied power module.
• Laser: This product contains a Class 1 Laser Device. Do not look into the
connector labeled "output". Invisible laser energy is emitted from that
connector whenever the laser is on.
Warning
AC adapter/charger:
Only the Fluke-supplied AC adapter/charger may be used
with this equipment. The use of any other AC
adapter/charger is expressly forbidden and will void all
warranty rights.
Outlet:
The AC socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible. Failure to have this outlet
easily accessible may constitute a safety hazard.
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Laser Operation
The single-mode version of the OC3port Plus contains a laser transmitting device.
As a safety precaution, this transmitter is off when the tester is powered on. For
the tester to function, you must turn on the laser setting. See "Starting the OC3port
Plus" in Chapter 3 for instructions on how to turn on the laser transmitter. The
laser turns on automatically if there is an input signal while you are running the
automatic diagnostic tests.
Checking Your Package
Take time to check your OC3port Plus package. The following items are included:
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• 3'TSVX4PYWRIX[SVOEREP]^IV
• 6.XS6.GEFPI
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• DB-9 to DB-25 male adapter
If your package does not contain an item from this list contact Fluke at one of the
telephone numbers listed under "Technical Support" below.
Introduction
Laser Operation
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Technical Support
Fluke Corporation offers a variety of support options to help you get the most from
your OC3port Plus. If you require technical support, please have the following
information available:
• Your name and company.
• OC3port Plus model number and serial number.
• OC3port Plus software revision that appears when you power on the unit.
• Any error messages or flags that appear on the screen.
• Make, model numbers, and configurations of equipment under test.
• A printout of the setup parameters for the OC3port Plus.
For application or operation assistance or information about the OC3port Plus,
call:
USA and Canada: 1-888-993-5853
Europe: +31 402-678-200
Japan: +81-3-3434-0181
Singapore: +65-738-5655
Anywhere in the world: +1-425-356-5500
Or, visit Fluke’s web site at
www.fluke.com.
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Service Center Repair
If the OC3port Plus requires service, pack it in the original shipping container and
send it, postage paid and insured, to the nearest Fluke Service Center. Include a
written description of the problem. Fluke assumes no responsibility for shipping
damage.
If the OC3port Plus is covered under warranty, it will be properly repaired or
replaced (at Fluke’s option) and returned to you, postage paid, at no charge. See
the registration card for warranty terms. If the warranty has lapsed, Fluke will
repair the unit for a fixed fee and return it to you postage paid. Contact the nearest
Service Center for information and repair prices.
For service information in the USA, call 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853).
Outside the USA, contact the nearest Service Center.
Visit Fluke’s web site at
www.fluke.com.
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Chapter 2
Getting Started
Contents Page
Introduction...................................................................................................... 2-3
OC3port Plus Controls and Connections......................................................... 2-3
The Connector Panel................................................................................. 2-3
The Front Panel......................................................................................... 2-4
The LCD............................................................................................... 2-4
Direct Access Keys............................................................................... 2-5
Status Section........................................................................................ 2-7
System Control Keys............................................................................ 2-10
Getting Acquainted with the OC3port Plus Menus......................................... 2-12
Accessing a Menu..................................................................................... 2-13
Using the Directional Arrow Keys............................................................ 2-14
Scrolling through Menu Options .......................................................... 2-14
Changing the Setting for an Option...................................................... 2-15
Editing the Setting for an Option.......................................................... 2-16
Accessing OC3port Plus Submenus.......................................................... 2-17
Exiting OC3port Plus Submenus .............................................................. 2-18
Connecting the OC3port Plus.......................................................................... 2-18
Connecting the OC3port Plus to Network Devices................................... 2-19
Connecting to Remote Devices................................................................. 2-19
Connecting the OC3port Plus to a PC or Laptop.................................. 2-19
Connecting the OC3port Plus to a Modem........................................... 2-20
Connecting to a Printer.............................................................................. 2-20
Connecting to an External Power Supply ................................................. 2-21
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Introduction
Chapter 2 first acquaints you with the physical layout of the OC3port Plus so that
you know where the various controls and connections are located and understand
the functions of the keys and general status indicators. Next, it describes the menu
interface and shows you how to access the menus and navigate through them.
Finally, chapter 2 describes how to connect the OC3port Plus to an external power
source and how to connect the tester to the network and to remote devices.
OC3port Plus Controls and Connections
The OC3port Plus has two main panels: a connector panel and a front panel with
status and control sections. Take a moment to become familiar with these two
panels so that you can work more efficiently.
The Connector Panel
Figure 2-1 is a representation of the OC3port Plus connector panel.
Getting Started
Introduction
2
RS232
IN
Single mode displayed
Figure 2-1. OC3port Plus Connector Panel
The connector panel, which is located on the top of the tester, has a 5V DC input
jack.
Use this jack to attach the AC adapter/charger supplied by Fluke Corporation.
OUT
5VDC
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The Front Panel
Warning
Do not disconnect the AC adapter/charger while the
OC3port Plus is powered on. Doing so can result in the
corruption of current or stored test results.
Only an AC adapter/charger supplied by Fluke can safely
be used with the OC3port Plus. Use of any other adapter
voids your warranty and can damage the tester.
Network connectors. The IN and OUT connector jacks are
attached to the OC3 network. Depending on the type of
interface, you will attach single-mode, multi-mode, or
twisted pair connections to these jacks.
EIA-232 serial port. This is a RJ-11 female jack that
accepts the Fluke-supplied serial conversion cable. Using
this cable, you can download to a PC or a printer and
upload the latest version of OC3port Plus software.
The front panel contains four main sections:
• LCD
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• Direct access keys
• Status section
• System keys
Descriptions of these sections follow.
The LCD
The LCD is located at the top of the tester. It is a four-line by 20-character back-
light display that presents the OC3port Plus menus, test configurations, and results
of specific tests.
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Direct Access Keys
The OC3port Plus has six direct access keys that provide immediate access to tests
and user setup options. These keys are located on the upper left side of the unit
directly across from the
Figure 2-2 is a representation of the LCD and the direct access keys.
ENTER key.
OC3port
Getting Started
OC3port Plus Controls and Connections
PLUS
2
SONET
BERT
ALARMS
START
STOP
ATM
AUTO
OPTIONS
ENTER
EDIT
Figure 2-2. OC3port Plus LCD and Direct Access Keys
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