Tektronix cts710 User Manual
User Manual
CTS 710
SONET Test Set
070-8852-03
This document applies to firmware version 1.3
and above.
Copyright E Tektronix, Inc. 1994. All rights reserved. T ektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and
pending. Information in this publication supercedes that in all previously
published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.
Tektronix, Inc., P.O. Box 500, Beaverton, OR, 97077
TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.
WARRANTY
Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment. If any such product
proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the
defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in
exchange for the defective product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, Customer must notify Tektronix of the
defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the
performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the
defective product to the service center designated by Tektronix, with shipping charges
prepaid. Tektronix shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to
a location within the country in which the Tektronix service center is located. Customer
shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for
products returned to any other locations.
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or
improper or inadequate maintenance and care. Tektronix shall not be obligated to furnish
service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other
than Tektronix representatives to install, repair or service the product; b) to repair damage
resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment; or c) to service a
product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such
modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY TEKTRONIX WITH RESPECT TO THIS
PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED. TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. TEKTRONIX’ RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
TEKTRONIX AND ITS VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TEKTRONIX OR THE VENDOR HAS
ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Table of Contents
General Safety Summary xvii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface xxi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How This Manual is Organized xxi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conventions xxi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Manuals xxii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the CTS 710 Reference xxiii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started
Getting Started 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Description 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard Accessories 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Accessories 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
First Time Operation 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Accessory Pouch 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up the CTS 710 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning On the CTS 710 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning Off the CTS 710 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Basics
Functional Overview 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front-Panel Controls, Indicators, and Connectors 2–2. . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-Panel Controls and Connectors 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front-Panel Status Lights 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reading the Display 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Basic Menu Structure 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What is a Menu? 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Menus 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Pages 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying Help 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Signals 2–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Optical Signals 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting SONET Electrical Signals 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting DS1/DS3 Electrical Signals 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initiating Autoscan 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Changing Parameters 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Parameters 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting from Lists 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Decimal Numbers 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Binary Numbers 2–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Entering T ext 2–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working with the Disk Drive 2–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reading Files on Disk 2–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tutorial 2–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Turning On the CTS 710 2–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Transmit Parameters 2–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Receive Parameters 2–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the T est Time 2–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where Test Results Are Displayed 2–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Begin the T est 2–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inserting Errors 2–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting Pointers 2–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Transport Overhead 2–40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing the Transport Overhead 2–41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Test Results 2–43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reference
Basic Test Procedures 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up the CTS 710 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Network Continuity Checking 3–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Signal Quality Testing 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measuring Bit Error Rate 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T esting Mapping and Demapping 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fault T olerance Checking 3–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Response to Errors and Alarms 3–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Response to Pointer Movements 3–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Response to Line Frequency Offset 3–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance Monitoring 3–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Test Control Parameters 3–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the T est Time Duration 3–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting a Unique T est Time Duration 3–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the History Resolution 3–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Starting and Stopping a T est 3–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making Changes While Running a T est 3–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Actions You Cannot Perform While Running a Test 3–28. . . . . .
Working with Test Setups 3–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving and Recalling Instrument Setups 3–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving Instrument Setups 3–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recalling Instrument Setups 3–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recalling the Default Factory Setup 3–35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting Instrument Setups from Disk 3–36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pass/Fail T ests 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parameters of a Pass/Fail T est 3–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fail If Conditions 3–38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating a Pass/Fail T est 3–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running a Pass/Fail T est 3–49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing an Existing Pass/Fail T est 3–51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting a Pass/Fail T est from Disk 3–53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Signal Status 3–55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Signal Structure 3–55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing the Payload (Add/Drop/Test Option Only) 3–56. . . . . .
Determining the Payload Pattern and Framing
(Add/Drop/T est Option Only) 3–57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing the AutoScan Dialog Box 3–58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing the Signal State 3–58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extended Status 3–61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Beeper 3–61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting SONET T ransmit Parameters 3–63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steps for Setting Parameters 3–63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Transmit Rate 3–64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Independent Transmit and Receive Settings 3–64. . . . . . . . . . . .
Coupling Transmit and Receive Settings 3–65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Through Mode 3–67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Transmit Clock 3–68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Transmit Level 3–69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Signal Structure 3–69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifying the STS to T est 3–70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Payload Mapping 3–71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unequipped Payload Mapping 3–72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Mapping a Tributary Signal (Add/Drop/Test Option Only) 3–72. . .
Mapping a Tributary with VT1.5 Floating Async Payload
Setting the T est Pattern 3–75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Overhead Bytes 3–77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Edit an Overhead Byte 3–77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing the V5 Byte 3–80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bytes You Cannot Edit 3–81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editing the J1 Path Trace Byte 3–82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding DCC and User Channel Overhead Bytes 3–84. . . . . . . .
Setting Tributary Signal Transmit Parameters 3–89. . . . . . . . . .
Steps for Setting Parameters 3–89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Transmit Rate 3–90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Independent Transmit and Receive Settings 3–90. . . . . . . . . . . .
Coupling Transmit and Receive Settings 3–90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Transmit Clock 3–92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Line Clock Offset 3–93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Transmit Line Code 3–93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifying the Framing 3–94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifying the T est Pattern 3–96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting SONET Receive Parameters 3–99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steps for Setting Parameters 3–99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Receive Rate 3–100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Independent Receive and Transmit Settings 3–101. . . . . . . . . . . .
Coupling Receive and Transmit Settings 3–101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Receive Level 3–103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Signal Structure 3–103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifying Which STS to T est 3–104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Mapping 3–104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Demultiplexing a DS1 from a DS3 Mapped in a SONET Signal
(Add/Drop/T est Option Only) 3–107. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Demapping a Tributary Signal (Add/Drop/Test Option Only) 3–110.
Dropping a Tributary Signal 3–111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the T est Pattern 3–113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unequipped Payload Mapping 3–114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Received Optical Power or Received Peak Voltage 3–114.
Mapping 3–72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Viewing Overhead Bytes 3–115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Transport Overhead Bytes 3–115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Path Overhead Bytes 3–116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying the J1 Path Trace Message 3–116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying the V5 Byte 3–117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dropping DCC and User Channel Overhead Bytes 3–117. . . . . . .
Controlling the Display Update 3–120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Tributary Receive Parameters 3–121. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steps for Setting Parameters 3–121. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Receive Rate 3–122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Independent Receive and Transmit Settings 3–123. . . . . . . . . . . .
Coupling Receive and Transmit Settings 3–123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Receive Level 3–124. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Framing 3–124. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifying the T est Pattern 3–125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Demultiplexing a DS1 from a DS3 Signal 3–127. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Alarms and Inserting Errors 3–131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Simulating Error Conditions 3–131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifying the Error to Insert 3–132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inserting Errors 3–133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Alarms 3–135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Simulating Transmit Failures 3–138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Pointers and Changing Timing 3–141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Pointers 3–141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Pointer Control 3–142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continuous Pointer Movement 3–147. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Timing 3–149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Generating Pointer Sequences 3–151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Pointer Sequences 3–156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing Automatic Protection Switching 3–161. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the APS Mode 3–161. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the K1 Byte 3–162. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the K2 Byte 3–166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitting the K1 and K2 Bytes 3–170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing the Network Response to APS Commands 3–172. . . . . . . . .
Viewing Results 3–173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing a Summary of Results 3–173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Viewing Detailed Results 3–174. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying an Overview of T est Results 3–175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying an Analysis of T est Results 3–177. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Measurement Histories 3–181. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T ypes of Graphs 3–182. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elements of the History Graph Display 3–186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graph Name 3–186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
History Resolution 3–186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Out Indicator 3–187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cursor 3–187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cursor Position 3–187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Measurement Results at Cursor Position 3–187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Zooming History Graphs 3–188. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panning History Graphs 3–190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Displayed History Graph 3–190. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displaying Mini-Graphs 3–191. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving and Recalling Results 3–192. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving T est Results to Disk 3–192. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recalling T est Results from Disk 3–194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deleting T est Results from Disk 3–195. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recalling T est Results from Memory 3–196. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing Results 3–196. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing Main Results or Error Analysis 3–196. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printing History Graphs 3–198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Instrument Settings 3–199. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing the Instrument Configuration 3–199. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Display Brightness 3–200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning the Beeper On and Off 3–201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Date 3–202. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Time 3–202. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Printer Setup 3–203. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifying the Printer or File T ype 3–204. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting RS-232 Parameters 3–204. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Print User & Company T ext 3–206. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Remote Control Parameters 3–206. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the GPIB Address 3–207. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting RS-232 Parameters 3–208. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Running Instrument Self T ests 3–210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running the Power Up Self T est 3–211. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendices
Appendix A: Menu Maps A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TEST CONTROL Page A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RECALL INSTRUMENT SETUPS Page A–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RECALL PASS/FAIL TESTS Page A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAVE INSTRUMENT SETUPS Page A–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAVE PASS/FAIL TESTS Page A–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSMIT SETTINGS Page (1 of 2) A–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSMIT SETTINGS Page (2 of 2) A–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ERRORS & ALARMS Page (1 of 4) A–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ERRORS & ALARMS Page (2 of 4) A–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ERRORS & ALARMS Page (3 of 4) A–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ERRORS & ALARMS Page (4 of 4) A–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POINTERS & TIMING Page (1 of 3) A–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POINTERS & TIMING Page (2 of 3) A–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
POINTERS & TIMING Page (3 of 3) A–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APS COMMANDS Page (1 of 3) A–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APS COMMANDS Page (2 of 3) A–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
APS COMMANDS Page (3 of 3) A–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSPORT OVERHEAD Page A–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PA TH OVERHEAD Page A–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RECEIVE SETTINGS Page (1 of 2) A–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RECEIVE SETTINGS Page (2 of 2) A–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SIGNAL STATUS Page A–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRANSPORT OVERHEAD Page A–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PA TH OVERHEAD Page A–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TEST SUMMARY Page A–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAIN RESULTS Page A–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ERROR ANALYSIS Page A–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HISTORY GRAPHS Page A–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAVE RESULTS Page A–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RECALL RESULTS Page A–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MISC SETTINGS Page A–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PRINTER SETUP Page A–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOTE CONTROL Page A–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTR CONFIG Page A–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SELF TEST Page A–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appendix B: Status and Error Messages B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status Messages B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error Messages B–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix C: Default Factory Settings C–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix D: Specifications D–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix E: Incoming Inspection Test E–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loop-Back Connection E–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Proceed E–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Self T est with External Loop-Back E–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SONET Signals E–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tributary Signals (Add/Drop/Test Option Only) E–6. . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix F: Example Disk Contents F–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Setups F–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T est Results F–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pass/Fail T ests F–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix G: Rear-Panel Connectors G–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VGA Video Output G–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GPIB Port G–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-232 Port G–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Clock Input G–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calibration Signal Output G–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overhead Add/Drop Port G–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BITS Timing Reference Input G–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix H: Changing Optical Port Connectors H–1. . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Optical Ports H–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Optical Port Connectors H–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix I: Packing for Shipment I–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary and Index
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Figure i: Placing the Reference for Easy Viewing xxiii. . . . . . . .
Figure 1–1: Installing the Accessory Pouch 1–4. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–2: Inserting the Pouch Under the Front Panel
Trim 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–3: Location of the D-Ring on the Accessory Pouch 1–6
Figure 1–4: Rear-Panel Controls and Connectors Used
in Setup 1–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 1–5: ON/STBY Button 1–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–1: Controls Located Around the Display 2–2. . . . . . . .
Figure 2–2: Front-Panel Controls, Indicators, and
Connectors 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–3: Rear-Panel Controls and Connectors 2–4. . . . . . . .
Figure 2–4: Status Lights (With Option 22 Installed) 2–5. . . . .
Figure 2–5: Major Areas of the Display 2–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–6: Specific Elements of the Display 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–7: The Five Menus 2–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–8: Menus and Pages 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–9: Menu Select Buttons 2–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–10: How to Display a Page 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–11: Help Dialog Box 2–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–12: Selecting a Parameter 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–13: Selecting Choices From a List 2–17. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–14: Selecting USER DEFINED 2–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–15: Entering a Numeric Value 2–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–16: Selecting a Byte for Editing 2–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–17: Editing a Byte 2–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–18: Selecting a Text String for Editing 2–22. . . . . . . . .
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Figure 2–19: Editing a Text String 2–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–20: Setup for the Tutorial 2–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–21: The TRANSMIT SETTINGS Page of the
TRANSMIT Menu 2–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–22: The TEST TIME Page of the UTILITY Menu 2–31
Figure 2–23: The TEST SUMMARY Page of the RESULTS
Menu 2–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–24: The MAIN RESULTS Page of the RESULTS
Menu 2–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–25: The Message Line and Test Status Indicator 2–34.
Figure 2–26: The ERRORS & ALARMS Page of the
TRANSMIT Menu 2–35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–27: The POINTERS & TIMING Page of the
TRANSMIT Menu 2–37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–28: Adjusting Frequency Offset Using the Knob 2–39.
Figure 2–29: The TRANSPORT OVERHEAD Page of
the TRANSMIT Menu 2–41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–30: The Display in Edit Mode 2–42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–31: The TEST SUMMARY Page of the RESULTS
Menu 2–44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 2–32: The MAIN RESULTS Page of the RESULTS
Menu 2–45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–1: Setup to Check Network Continuity 3–2. . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–2: Setup to Check a Transmission Link 3–4. . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–3: Setup to Test Mapping and Demapping 3–6. . . . . .
Figure 3–4: Setup to Check Error and Alarm Response 3–9. . .
Figure 3–5: Setup to Check Pointer Movements 3–14. . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–6: Setup to Check Line Frequency Offset
Response 3–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–7: Setup to Monitor Performance 3–19. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–8: The Test Control Page 3–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–9: Setting a USER DEFINED Test Duration 3–25. . . .
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Figure 3–10: Elapsed Time and Bar Graph Indicators 3–28. . . .
Figure 3–11: The SAVE INSTRUMENT SETUPS Page 3–33. . .
Figure 3–12: The RECALL INSTRUMENT SETUPS Page 3–35
Figure 3–13: Selecting a Disk File for Deleting 3–36. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–14: The SAVE PASS/FAIL TESTS Page 3–37. . . . . . . .
Figure 3–15: Entering Fail If Conditions 3–47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–16: The TEST BEGIN Dialog Box 3–51. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–17: Selecting a Pass/Fail Test for Deleting 3–53. . . . . . .
Figure 3–18: The AUTOSCAN Dialog Box Showing Signal
Structure 3–56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–19: Viewing Tributary Signal Structure 3–57. . . . . . . .
Figure 3–20: The Meaning of the Icons in the Autoscan
Dialog Box 3–58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–21: Front-Panel Status Lights (with Add/Drop/Test
Option Installed) 3–59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–22: Sequence for Setting SONET Signal
Parameters 3–63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–23: Sequence for Setting SONET Signal
Parameters When Mapping a T ributary Signal 3–64. . . . . . .
Figure 3–24: SONET Transmit Rates 3–65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–25: CTS 710 in Through Mode 3–68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–26: Mapping a Tributary Signal 3–73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–27: Editing the User Word Byte 3–77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–28: Editing the Z2 Transmit Overhead Byte 3–79. . . . .
Figure 3–29: Editing an Overhead Byte 3–80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–30: Editing the J1 Path Trace Byte 3–84. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–31: Adding Data into the DCC 3–86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–32: Adding Data into the User Channel 3–87. . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–33: Sequence for Setting Tributary Signal
Parameters 3–89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–34: Tributary Transmit Rates 3–91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–35: Editing the User Word 3–97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figure 3–36: Sequence for Setting SONET Signal
Parameters 3–99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–37: Sequence for Setting SONET Signal
Parameters When Demapping a T ributary Signal 3–100. . . . .
Figure 3–38: SONET Receive Rates 3–101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–39: Setting Tributary Mapping 3–110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–40: Displaying Received Optical Power 3–115. . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–41: J1 Path Trace Message Received by the
CTS 710 3–117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–42: Dropping Data from the DCC 3–118. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–43: Dropping the User Channel Data Byte 3–119. . . . . .
Figure 3–44: Sequence for Setting Tributary Signal
Parameters 3–121. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–45: Sequence for Setting Signal Parameters to
Demultiplex a DS1 from a DS3 3–121. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–46: Tributary Signal Receive Rates 3–122. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–47: Setting An Error Rate 3–135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–48: Manual Pointer Control Choices 3–142. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–49: Alternating Burst Pointer Movement 3–144. . . . . . .
Figure 3–50: Incrementing Pointer Location Once Every
T wo Milliseconds 3–149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–51: Offsetting the Transmit Rate by +4.6 ppm 3–151. . .
Figure 3–52: The Three Periods of a Pointer Sequence 3–152. . . .
Figure 3–53: An Example of a Pointer Sequence 3–153. . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–54: Status Display While Pointer Sequences are
Running 3–160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–55: The APS COMMANDS Page 3–162. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–56: The RECEIVE Column on the
APS COMMANDS Page 3–172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–57: The Test Summary Page 3–174. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–58: Bar Graphs Showing Code Violations and
Errored Seconds 3–182. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Figure 3–59: Line Graph Showing Pointer Value 3–184. . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–60: On/Off Graphs Showing Failures and Alarms 3–185
Figure 3–61: Elements of a History Graph 3–188. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–62: Changing the Displayed History Graph 3–191. . . . .
Figure 3–63: The SAVE RESULTS Page 3–193. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–64: The RECALL RESULTS Page 3–195. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–65: The PRINT CONTROL Dialog Box 3–197. . . . . . . .
Figure 3–66: The MISC SETTINGS Page 3–201. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–67: The PRINTER SETUP Page 3–203. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure 3–68: The REMOTE CONTROL Page 3–208. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure E–1: Front-Panel Status Lights E–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure G–1: CTS 710 Rear Panel Connectors G–1. . . . . . . . . . .
Figure G–2: The VGA V ideo Output Connector G–2. . . . . . . . .
Figure G–3: The RS-232 Port G–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure G–4: The Overhead Add/Drop Port G–5. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure H–1: Removing the Optical Bulkhead Connector H–2. .
Figure H–2: FC Optical Bulkhead Assembly H–3. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure H–3: ST Optical Bulkhead Assembly H–3. . . . . . . . . . . .
Figure H–4: DIN 47256 Optical Bulkhead Assembly H–4. . . . . .
Figure H–5: SC Optical Bulkhead Assembly H–4. . . . . . . . . . . .
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List of Tables
Table 1–1: Fuse and Fuse Cap Part Numbers 1–8. . . . . . . . . . .
Table 1–2: Power Requirements 1–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–1: Icons that Appear in the Display 2–8. . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 2–2: CTS 710 Disk File Types 2–24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–1: LTE Responses to Errors and Alarms 3–9. . . . . . . .
Table 3–2: T est Duration Limits 3–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–3: Actions You Cannot Perform While a Test
is Running 3–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–4: Fail If Conditions of a Pass/Fail Test 3–39. . . . . . . . .
Table 3–5: Green Status Lights 3–59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–6: Red and Yellow Status Lights 3–60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–7: Choices for Bits 5, 6, and 7 of the V5 Byte 3–81. . . . .
Table 3–8: Overhead Bytes That Cannot Be Edited 3–81. . . . . .
Table 3–9: Bytes You Cannot Edit Due to Parameter
Settings 3–82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–10: Tributary Rate Line Codes 3–94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–11: Maximum Error Rates for SONET Signals 3–134. . .
Table 3–12: Maximum Error Rates for Tributary Signals 3–134.
Table 3–13: Pointer Sequences Generated 3–153. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–14: Availability of Pointer Sequences 3–155. . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–15: Status Lines for Pointer Sequences 3–160. . . . . . . . .
Table 3–16: Choices for Bits 1–4 of the K1 Byte When
Mode is Set to Ring 3–163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–17: Choices for Bits 1–4 of the K1 Byte When
Mode is Set to Span 3–164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–18: Choices for Bits 5–8 of the K1 Byte 3–166. . . . . . . . .
Table 3–19: Choices for Bits 1–4 of the K2 Byte 3–168. . . . . . . . .
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Table 3–20: Choices for Bit 5 of the K2 Byte When Mode
is Set to Span 3–169. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–21: Choices for Bit 5 of the K2 Byte When Mode
is Set to Ring 3–169. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–22: Choices for Bits 6–8 of the K2 Byte 3–170. . . . . . . . .
Table 3–23: Results Displayed on MAIN RESULTS Page 3–175.
Table 3–24: T1M1 Section Analysis Results Displayed on
the ERROR ANALYSIS Page 3–178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–25: T1M1 Line Analysis Results Displayed on the
ERROR ANALYSIS Page 3–178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–26: T1M1 Path Analysis Results Displayed on the
ERROR ANALYSIS Page 3–179. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–27: T1M1 VT1.5 Analysis Results Displayed on the
ERROR ANALYSIS Page 3–179. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–28: T1M1 Payload Analysis Results Displayed on
ERROR ANALYSIS Page 3–180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–29: DS1 Path Analysis Results Displayed on
ERROR ANALYSIS Page 3–181. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–30: DS3 Path Analysis Results Displayed on
ERROR ANALYSIS Page 3–181. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–31: Measurements Displayed as Bar Graphs 3–183. . . . .
Table 3–32: Measurements Displayed as a Line Graph 3–184. . .
Table 3–33: Measurements Displayed as On/Off Graphs
for SONET Rates 3–185. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–34: Measurements Displayed as On/Off Graphs
for Tributary Rates 3–186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 3–35: Time Represented by Bars on History Graph 3–188.
Table 3–36: Lines of the Instrument Configuration Page 3–199. .
Table C–1: Default Factory Settings C–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications D–1. . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–2: Option 22 DS1/DS3/VT1.5 Capabilities D–10. . . . . .
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Table D–3: Environmental Specifications D–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–4: Physical Characteristics D–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table D–5: Certifications and Compliances D–18. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table E–1: Required Equipment E–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table G–1: VGA Video Output Connector Pin Assignment G–2
Table G–2: RS-232 Rear Panel Connector Pin Assignment G–3
Table G–3: Overhead Channels Added G–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table G–4: Overhead Channels Dropped G–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table G–5: Overhead Add/Drop Port Data Signal Pin
Assignments G–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table G–6: Overhead Add/Drop Port Additional Pin
Assignments G–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent
damage to this product or any products connected to it.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
T o avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Injury Precautions
Use Proper Power Cord
To avoid fire hazard, use only the power cord specified for this
product.
Avoid Electric Overload
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not apply a voltage to a
terminal that is outside the range specified for that terminal.
Ground the Product
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the
power cord. T o avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must
be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the
input or output terminals of the product, ensure that the product is
properly grounded.
Do Not Operate Without Covers
To avoid electric shock or fire hazard, do not operate this product
with covers or panels removed.
Use Proper Fuse
To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified for
this product.
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General Safety Summary
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions
To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or damp
conditions.
Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmosphere
To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this product in an
explosive atmosphere.
Wear Eye Protection
To avoid eye injury, wear eye protection if there is a possibility of
exposure to high-intensity rays.
Product Damage Precautions
Use Proper Power Source
Do not operate this product from a power source that applies more
than the voltage specified.
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Provide Proper Ventilation
T o prevent product overheating, provide proper ventilation.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures
If you suspect there is damage to this product, have it inspected by
qualified service personnel.
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Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in This Manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that
could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that
could result in damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the Product
These terms may appear on the product:
General Safety Summary
DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you
read the marking.
WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as
you read the marking.
CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the Product
The following symbols may appear on the product:
DANGER
High Voltage
Protective Ground
(Earth) T erminal
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ATTENTION
Refer to
Manual
Double
Insulated
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General Safety Summary
Certifications and Compliances
CSA Certified Power Cords
CSA Certification includes the products and power cords appropriate
for use in the North America power network. All other power cords
supplied are approved for the country of use.
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Preface
This manual describes how to use the T ektronix CTS 710 SONET
T est Set. This manual is your primary source of information about
how the CTS 710 functions.
How This Manual is Organized
This manual is divided into four sections: Getting Started, Operating
Basics, Reference, and Appendices.
H Getting Started provides an overview of the CTS 710 and
describes first time operation.
H Operating Basics explains the basic principles of operating the
CTS 710. The Operating Basics section also includes a tutorial
which introduces you to most of the capabilities of the CTS 710
by having you run a BER test.
H Reference provides explanations of how to perform detailed tasks.
H The Appendices provide a listing of specifications, default factory
settings, an incoming inspection test, and other useful informa-
tion.
Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
H The names of front-panel controls and menus appear in all upper
case letters, for example, TRANSMIT and HELP.
H Names appear in the same case in this manual as they appear on
the display of the CTS 710, for example, T est Duration and
USER DEFINED.
H Within a procedure, a specific button to be pressed or a parameter
to be selected appears in boldface print. For example, press the
AUTOSCAN button or select Continuous.
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The Tutorial and the Reference sections frequently present
procedures in tables. Perform the procedure by reading from left to
right in the table (see example below). The word none in a cell
indicates that no action is required.
Press Menu
Button
Begin here with
Step 1
Some procedures require several iterations of highlighting parameters and selecting choices. Some procedures may require more than
one menu button or menu page selection as well.
Related Manuals
The following documents are also available for the CTS 710 SONET
T est Set:
H The CTS 710 SONET Test Set Reference (Tektronix part number
070-9336-XX) provides a quick overview of the menu structure,
front-panel buttons, example alarm responses, and a glossary.
H The CTS 710 SONET Test Set Programmer Manual (Tektronix
part number 070-8924-XX) describes how to control the CTS 710
using an instrument controller.
Select Menu
Page
Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Highlight
Parameter
Step 5 Step 6
Step 7 Step 8, CTS 710
Select Choice
instruction is
complete
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H The CTS 710 SONET Test Set & CTS 750 SDH Test Set Reference
(Tektronix part number 070-8854-XX) provides a quick overview
of the instrument programming commands.
H The CTS 710 SONET Test Set & CTS 750 SDH Test Set Service
Manual (Tektronix part number 070-8853-XX) provides
information on maintaining and servicing your instrument to the
module level.
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Using the CTS 710 Reference
The Reference presents an overview of the CTS 710 menu structure,
front-panel buttons, examples of alarm responses, and a glossary. To
store the Reference for easy viewing, fold the card to display the
desired page and slide the card behind the window located on the
inside of the top flap of the pouch (see Figure i).
Figure i: Placing the Reference for Easy Viewing
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Preface
Contacting Tektronix
Product
Support
Service
Support
For other
information
To write us T ektronix, Inc.
For application-oriented questions about a T ektronix
measurement product, call toll free in North
America:
1-800-TEK-WIDE (1-800-835-9433 ext. 2400)
6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific time
Or contact us by e-mail:
tm_app_supp@tek.com
For product support outside of North America,
contact your local T ektronix distributor or sales
office.
Contact your local T ektronix distributor or sales
office. Or visit our web site for a listing of
worldwide service locations.
http://www .tek.com
In North America:
1-800-TEK-WIDE (1-800-835-9433)
An operator will direct your call.
P.O. Box 1000
Wilsonville, OR 97070-1000
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