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User Manual
ST2400A
2.4 Gb/s SDH Test Set
071-0241-04
This document supports firmware version 5.4 and above.
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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
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
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 user 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.
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How to Reach Customer Service
Tektronix provides high quality Technical Support on applications, operation, measurement
specifications, hardware, and software by expert application engineers. If you have any
questions regarding the operation, maintenance, repair, or application of your Tektronix
equipment, contact your local sales and service office.
For more information on Tektronix equipment and support services, refer to the Tektronix
web-site at www.tektronix.com or call 1-800-Tek-Wide.
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Table Of Contents
General Safety Summary .......................................................................................................... ix
Preface......................................................................................................................................... xii
Getting Started
Product Description.................................................................................................................. 1-1
Ordering Information................................................................................................................. 1-2
Overview, SDH ................................................................................................................................ 1-3
Features and Capabilities ......................................................................................................... 1-4
Bellcore CLEI and CPR Product Codes .................................................................................. 1-5
Accessories................................................................................................................................ 1-6
Standard...................................................................................................................................... 1-6
Optional....................................................................................................................................... 1-6
First-Time Operation.................................................................................................................... 1-8
Functional Overview
Front Panel Controls, Indicators and Connectors................................................................... 2-1
Display, Display Controls and Indicators.............................................................................. 2-2
Setup Menu System.................................................................................................................. 2-2
Examples of SDH Setup Main Menus.................................................................................... 2-3
Transmitter Description.............................................................................................................. 2-4
Transmitter Connectors............................................................................................................ 2-4
Transmitter Status Indicators .................................................................................................. 2-5
Mode Key................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Tributary and Input Select Keys, Transmitter ....................................................................... 2-5
OVHD Key, Transmitter ............................................................................................................ 2-6
Alarm Key, Transmitter ............................................................................................................. 2-6
Error Key, Transmitter ............................................................................................................... 2-6
Receiver Description..................................................................................................................... 2-7
Receiver Connectors................................................................................................................. 2-7
Receiver Status Indicators ....................................................................................................... 2-8
View History Key....................................................................................................................... 2-9
Drop Select Key. Receiver ........................................................................................................ 2-9
Tributary Select Key, Receiver................................................................................................ 2-9
OVHD Key, Receiver ................................................................................................................. 2-9
Measurement Controls & Indicators......................................................................................... 2-10
Front Panel Connections.............................................................................................................. 2-11
Remote Indicators.......................................................................................................................... 2-12
Rear Panel Description................................................................................................................ 2-12
Laser Lockout, Remote Interlock ............................................................................................. 2-13
SYNC Output.............................................................................................................................. 2-13
BITS Ext Ref................................................................................................................................ 2-13
Rear Panel Connectors.............................................................................................................. 2-14
Applications and Use..................................................................................................................... 2-15
Passive Monitoring................................................................................................................... 2-15
Active Analysis ......................................................................................................................... 2-16
Active Through Mode Analysis............................................................................................. 2-17
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Example - STM-16c/ OC-48c Application............................................................................... 2-17
Reference
Setup Menus ................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Laser Menus............................................................................................................................... 3-4
Laser Modules ........................................................................................................................... 3-5
TX Event Trigger Output Menu.............................................................................................. 3-6
View Angle Menu...................................................................................................................... 3-7
Store/Recall Setup Menu.......................................................................................................... 3-7
Report/ Test Time Menu.......................................................................................................... 3-7
Auxiliary Setup Menu............................................................................................................... 3-8
Power Fail Recovery.................................................................................................................. 3-9
General Menus & Displays.......................................................................................................... 3-10
Menu & Measurement Refinements....................................................................................... 3-10
Transmitter or Receiver Configurations................................................................................. 3-12
Error Log Display....................................................................................................................... 3-13
Transmitter Menus & Displays.................................................................................................. 3-14
TX Source Mode....................................................................................................................... 3-14
External Clock Synchronization............................................................................................... 3-16
PRBS Mapping........................................................................................................................... 3-17
Input Select, Transmitter.......................................................................................................... 3-18
Tributary Select, Transmitter................................................................................................... 3-18
Illegal Mode................................................................................................................................ 3-19
Alarm Generation Menus - SDH ................................................................................................. 3-20
Overhead Menus (SDH), Transmitter........................................................................................ 3-22
Ability to Edit Multi-byte J0 Trace......................................................................................... 3-23
J0, J1 Trace Capture & Display................................................................................................ 3-26
Ability to Edit M1 Byte............................................................................................................. 3-28
Error Generation Menus (SDH).................................................................................................. 3-29
B2 or B3 Error Inject ................................................................................................................. 3-31
Inject Random BER on one Selectable Channel ................................................................... 3-32
Receiver Menus & Displays ........................................................................................................ 3-33
Error Measurements, Receiver ................................................................................................. 3-33
Error Measurement Details....................................................................................................... 3-40
G.826 and M.2101 Measurements in SDH Mode.................................................................. 3-40
Overhead Displays, Receiver ................................................................................................... 3-42
ASCII Synchronization Messages - S1 byte......................................................................... 3-43
Automatic Protection Switching (APS).................................................................................. 3-44
Receiver Tributary Select......................................................................................................... 3-45
Receiver Tributary - RX Channel Selection (SDH)............................................................... 3-46
Pointers Information from Receiver Tributary Key (SDH).................................................. 3-46
Receiver Drop Select................................................................................................................. 3-47
Appendices
Specifications, SDH ....................................................................................................................... A-1
Incoming Inspection Test............................................................................................................. B-1
Factory Defaults............................................................................................................................. C-1
SONET for Reference................................................................................................................... F-1
SDH Glossary and ITU-T Standards........................................................................................... G-1
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Index................................................................................................................................................. I-1
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Preface
General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any
equipment connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
To avoid potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of the system. Read the General
Safety Summary in other system manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the
system.
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. To 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.
Do not operate in Wet/Damp Conditions
To avoid electric shock, do not operate this product in wet or damp conditions.
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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 protections if there is a possibility of exposure to high-intensity rays.
Product Damage Precautions
CAUTION!
Signal levels greater than –10dBm (negative 10dBm) may damage the Optical Input devices.
Always pad the input level to less than –10dBm.
Always use 15 dB of attenuation when connecting the ST2400A Transmitter output to its receiver
input. Failure to do so will damage the optical detector.
General Safety Summary
Use Proper Power Source
Do not operate this product from a power source that applies more than the voltage specified.
Provide Proper Ventilation
To 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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General Safety Summary
Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in this manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
Icon Label Meaning
WARNING!WARNING!
CAUTION!CAUTION!
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) Terminal
Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
injury or loss of life.
Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to this produce or other property.
ATTENTION
Refer to Manual
Double Insulated
Certifications and Compliance
CSA Certified Power Cords
CSA Certification includes the products and power cords appropriate for use in the North
American power network. All other power cords supplied are approved for the country of use.
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Preface
Preface
This manual describes how to use the Tektronix ST2400A SDH Test Set. This manual is your
primary source of information about how the ST2400A SDH Test Set functions.
How This Manual is Organized
This manual is divided into four sections: Getting Started, Operating Basics, Reference, and
Appendices.
• Getting Started provides an overview of the ST2400A SDH Test Set and describes first-time
• Operating Basics explains the basic principles of operating the ST2400A. The Operating
• Reference provides explanations of how to perform detailed tasks.
• The Appendices provide a listing of specifications, default factory setting, an incoming
operation.
Basics section also includes sample ST2400A applications.
inspection test, and other useful information.
Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions:
• The names of front-panel controls and menus appear in all upper case letter, for example,
TRANSMIT and HELP.
• Names appear in the same case in this manual as they appear on the display of the ST2400A,
for example, Test Duration and USER DEFINED.
• Within a procedure, a specific button to be pressed or a parameter to be selected appears in
boldface print.
NOTE! Some of the content found in this manual does not pertain to some instruments.
Depending on the software revision and the options installed, some of the features
described in these pages may not be available.
Related Manuals
The following documents are available for the ST2400A SDH Test Set:
• ST2400A SDH/SONET Programmer Manual (Tektronix part number 071-0243-xx)
describes how to control the ST2400A using an instrument controller.
• ST2400A SONET/SDH Test Set Service Manual (Tektronix part number 071-0244-xx)
provides information on maintaining and servicing your instrument to the module level.
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General Safety Summary
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Getting Started
Getting Started
This chapter describes the ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set and provides a list of
standard and optional accessories for both the SDH and SONET option and for each of the three
configurations: TRANSCEIVER, TRANSMITTER, and RECEIVER.
Unique front panel "Transceiver", "Transmitter", and "Receiver" labels will be affixed to the top
right corner of ST2400A, depending on configuration.
Product Description
ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
IS EMITTED FROM APERTURE
CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT
21 CFR 1040.10 APR 97
GPIB
LLO REM
OVHD MODE TRIB
|
ALARM ERROR
0
155/2.048 CLK IN
75 OHM
Figure 1-1. Example of ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set Front Panel
The ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set provides Multiplexer Section and Regenerator
Section signal generation and analysis for the 2.4 Gb/s SDH STM-16 or SONET OC-48
standards. The ST2400A is a versatile unit that can be ordered in one of three configurations:
Transceiver, Transmitter, or Receiver. The front panel design (Figure 1–1) is the same for both
the SDH and SONET functions.
The lasers in the ST2400A are Class IIIA per IEC 825-1 for SDH and Class IIIB per 21 CFR
1040 for SONET.
155/ 622 INPUT
STATUS
LOS LOF
155
INPUT
SELECT
622
155
155 / 622 IN 2.4 GB/s OUT
LASER ON
1310 1550
-10dBm MAX 0dBm NOM
2.4 Gb/s IN 155/ 622 OUT
LASER ON
!!
1310/1550 1310
-10dBm MAX -8dBm MAX
2.4 Gb/s STATUS
LOS B1 AIS
LOF B2 RDI/FERF
OOF REI/FEBE
DROP SELECT
155
VIEW
622
HISTORY
INC ENTER RUN/STOP
DEC SETUP PAUSE/RESUME
TRIB OVHD
ERROR
155 OUT
75 OHM
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Ordering Information
Options Description
ST2400A STM-16/OC-48 SDH/SONET Transceiver
Includes: 2.488 Gbit/s Transmitter and Receiver with electrical clock and data, tributary add/drop, power
cord, user manual
13 Add wideband receive optics and 1310 nm IR 2.488 Gbit/s laser
15 Add wideband receive optics and 1550 nm IR 2.488 Gbit/s laser
17 Add wideband receive optics and switchable 1310 nm IR laser and 1550 nm long-reach
2.488 Gbit/s laser
35 Add wideband receive optics and switchable 1310 nm IR laser and 1550 nm long-reach
2.488 Gbit/s laser
41 STM-16c/ OC-48c payloads
42 Add B3 Path Analysis
ST2400R STM-16/OC-48 SDH/SONET Receiver
Includes: 2.488 Gbit/s Receiver with electrical clock and data, tributary drop, power cord, user manual
11 Receive only with 2.4 Gbit/s wideband optics
42 Add B3 Path Analysis
ST2400T STM-16/OC-48 SDH/SONET Transmitter
Includes: 2.488 Gbit/s Transmitter with electrical clock and data, tributary add, power cord, user manual
13 Add 1310 nm intermediate-reach 2.488 Gbit/s laser
15 Add 1550 nm long-reach 2.488 Gbit/s laser
17 Add switchable 1310 nm IR laser and 1550 nm long-reach 2.488 Gbit/s laser
35 Add switchable 1310 nm IR laser and G.692 specific frequency long-reach
2.488 Gbit/s laser
41 STM-16c/ OC-48c payloads
42 Add B3 Path Analysis
ST2400A, ST2400R, and ST2400T Common Options
01 FC/PC optical connectors (Option 01, 02, or 03 must be chosen)
02 SC/PC optical connectors (Option 01, 02, or 03 must be chosen)
03 ST/PC optical connectors (Option 01, 02, or 03 must be chosen)
05 Rack mount
06 FC/PC 15 dB attenuator for 2.488 Gbit/s receiver
07 SC/PC 15 dB attenuator
08 ST/PC 15 dB attenuator
C3 Three year calibration service
C5 Five year calibration service
D3 Three year calibration data report
D5 Five year calibration data report
R5 Extended warranty to five years
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Overview, SDH
The ST2400A Transceiver version can transmit and receive STM-16 signals. The ST2400A has
the ability to receive, generate and modify an STM-16c signal. The transmitter section can
internally generate a 2.4 Gb/s signal or multiplex the higher-rate signal from STM-1 or STM-4
signal inputs. The ST2400A can also accept a STM-16 signal in through mode and regenerate it.
The receiver section receives an STM-16 signal, demultiplexes it, and can drop out either the
STM-1 or STM-4 signal as required.
The Transmitter version can generate and transmit the STM-16 signal from an internal source, or
multiplex the higher-rate signal from either STM-1 or STM-4 signal inputs. In the case of
STM-4c and STM-16c, the ST2400A can either generate four STM-4c tributary signals with
PRBS payloads inside an STM-16 envelope, or generate three tributary payloads of PRBS
STM-4c and insert a fourth from outside the tributary interface (which could contain IP traffic). In
the case of STM-16c, the entire (single) payload is PRBS. All applicable SDH Path Pointer Bytes
(H1/H2/H3) are set correctly to indicate the type of payload being carried (STM-4c/
STM-16c, etc.).
Getting Started
The Receiver version can receive and demultiplex the STM-16 signal and drop either the STM-1
or STM-4 signal to an auxiliary test set, as required.
The ST2400A can accept zero, one or two factory-installed 2.488 Gb/s laser transmitter modules.
It can also accept zero or one APD receiver module (also referred to as I/O modules). One type
of laser transmitter – direct modulated (DM) – is available.
The ST2400A provides electrical input and output clock and data interfaces operating at 2.488
Gb/s. Base Transceiver configuration provides 2.488 Gb/s electrical interfaces and 155/622 Mb/s
optical and electrical add/drop tributary interfaces. Transmitter configurations do not include
155/622 optical and electrical drop interface. Receiver configurations do not include 155/622
optical and electrical add interface.
The user can individually enable and disable laser #1 (if installed), laser #2 (if installed), and
electrical outputs. Multiple outputs can be simultaneously active.
NOTE: RX will not measure correctly if both TX lasers are enabled and looped back to RX
(since RX contains a single broadband optical detector, which is not wavelength-selective).
The ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set is designed to integrate directly with other
Transmission Analyzers, such as the Tektronix CTS 750 or the Tektronix CTS 850. The ST2400A
unit can operate with many other STM-1 and STM-4 test sets that accept 155 or 622 Mb/s optical
signals and the 155 Mb/s CMI electrical signal.
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Getting Started
ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set Features and Capabilities:
• STM-16 SDH RS and MS Testing
B1, B2, B3 Error Generation
B1, B2, B3 Error Measurement
Path REI, Path Alarms, Pattern Bit Error
J0, J1 Capture; J0 Edit
RS and MS Alarm Generation
RS and MS Alarm Detection
RS and MS Layer Alarm and Error Generation
• VC4 PRBS Mappings
• Ability to receive, generate and modify a STM-16c Payload (Option 41)
• External Clock Input (2 Mbps/ 2 Mhz) or 1.5 Mbps
• User-selectable power failure recovery mode
• Electrical Offset of Receiver Decision Threshold
• +/- 1 nm wavelength tuning
• CW laser source mode
• 2.488 Gb/s electrical I/O
• 3-year warranty
• Automatic Optical Receiver shut-off if power exceeds maximum rating
• Specific wavelengths G.692 lasers available in 1550 nm region
• Portable—11.4 kilograms (25 pounds) maximum weight
• A simple menu system
• Tributary Access at 155 Mb/s or 622 Mb/s
• Easily software switched between SDH and SONET modes
• Integrates with the CTS 750 or CTS 850 for complete “all-rate” SDH analysis
• Wide optical range:
3 dBm to -2 dBm Typical Output Power
–28 dBm to –10 dBm Receiver Sensitivity
• Through Mode with Overhead Editing, Error, and Alarm Injection
• Direct user download of software updates
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• CCITT/ITU G.708, G.709 and GR-253-CORE framing
Getting Started
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Getting Started
• Complete Remote Control
RS-232 and GPIB ports, and standard printer interfaces
LabView, LabWindows CVI, and HP Vee
LAN (using LAN to GPIB converters)
ST2400A GUI Front Panel Utility
• Standard tributary interfaces
STM-1e 155 Mb/s electrical
STM-1 155 Mb/s optical
STM-4 622 Mb/s optical
• Interface to Regenerator Section Terminating Element and Multiplexer Section Terminating
Element and other test equipment
With firmware version 5.0 (Option 42), the following new features are added to capabilities of the
ST2400A:
• Payload bit error injection/ B3 Injection on the TX side (TSE)
• B3, Path-REI, Payload bit error count measurement on the RX side (TSE ES, SES (SDH
only)
• Alarm signal status (RX) - Path RDI, Loss of Pointer, Path AIS, Path REI
• Path Overhead Monitor (RX) - Displays value of following bytes: J1, B3, C2, G1, F2, H4,
Z3/F3, Z4, N1
• For the path overhead, C2 byte added at TX (Path Signal Label C2)) - Identifies High Order
Path Label Unequipped and High Order Path Label Mismatch. C2 byte can be set to any
value from 0x00 to 0xFF.
• B3 Path Analysis/ J1 Path Trace (displayed as ASCII text).
• Tx Patterns. PRBS 2-31-1 and 2-31-1 Inverted; Fixed (00 to FF) (TX mode button)
• Pointers (Read-only menu under RX Trib button). Pointer Value displayed (0 to 782). Pointer
Measurement Counts for Positive Pointer Justifications, Negative Pointer Justifications, New
Data Flag (NDF)
• Extended capability of View History button (more LEDs - virtual LEDs)
• APS Switch Time measurement (LOF, LOS durations). APS testing can be performed by
causing protection switch via control of K1/K2 bytes and then displaying time to restore frame
synchronization. Highly-accurate LOF timer enables this test to be performed with
<1 ms resolution.
• RX mapping (PRBS 2-23-1 and 2-23-1 Inverted; PRBS 2-31-1 per ITU-T O.151 and 2-31
-1
Inverted per ITU-T O.181, User-defined byte 0x00 to 0xFF) (RX Channel Selection, under
RX Trib button)
NOTE: Option 42 must be purchased for B3 capabilities (To determine if a TX board is B3
capable, the return value from the remote command "tx_brd_rev" must be greater than or equal to
35. To determine if an RX board is B3 capable, the return value from the remote command
" rx_brd_rev" must be greater than or equal to 9).
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The ST2400A meets the needs of development, manufacturing, and service engineers by providing
the capabilities for:
• System interrogation and conformance testing
• Manufacturing Production Testing
• Network Integrity testing
• Network Performance monitoring
• Network Troubleshooting
Bellcore CLEI and CPR Product Codes
Bellcore COMMON LANGUAGE Product Codes are available for the ST2400A upon request.
Accessories
Getting Started
Some accessories are included with the ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set. If you
wish to purchase optional accessory contact your local Tektronix Representative.
Standard
User Manual; Certificate of Traceable Calibration; Front Cover; Power Cord
Optional
Rackmount
Carrying Case
Interface Cables, RS-232-C, GPIB, Centronics
RS-232-C
012-1379-00 9-pin female to 9-pin male
012-1298-00 9-pin female to 25-pin male
012-1398-00 9 in. RS-232-C to plotter/printer
GPIB
012-0991-00 2m, double-shielded
012-0991-01 1m, double-shielded
012-0991-02 4m, double-shielded
012-1282-00 0.5 m, GPIB
Centronics
012-1233-00 3 m, 4693 to Terminal
012-1214-00 8 ft. Male Centronics to PC 25-Pin D
012-1284-00 9 ft. male to male
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Getting Started
Interface Cables, used for CE Certification
1M-BM-SB142-BM BNC to BNC (50 OHM) 1 meter length
1M-BM-4233-BM BNC to BNC (75 OHM) 1 meter length
H1740-1 Printer Cable, 8 feet
8004570 DB25 Male to Female, 6 feet
8004569 DB9 Male to Female 6 feet
CIB24-1M GPIB 1EEE-488 1 meter length
CIB24X GPIB Adapter
Adapters, SMA
015-0369-00 SMA male to N
015-0572-00 SMA male to BNC male
015-0554-00 SMA male to BNC female
015-1009-00 SMA male to N female
015-0553-00 Threaded female to male slip-on connector
015-0549-00 Male to female connector (Used permanently
020-1693-00 SMA Kit
Attenuator, Optical
Recommended:
AMP 06-0033 FC Style Build Out Attenuator 15 dB Fixed Value
or equivalent.
installed to prolong life of instrument connector)
Option 1A provides an attenuator.
International Power Plug Options
Option # Description
A1 220V, Euro Plug
A2 240V, UK Plug
A3 240V, Aust Plug
A4 240V, North American Plug
A5 220V, Swiss Plug
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First Time Operation
Unpacking
Unpack the ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set and place the unit on a hard firm
surface.
ST2400A Installation
Before using the ST2400A verify that it is properly set up and powered on, as follows:
1. Remove the unit from its shipping carton and place it on a hard firm surface.
2. Verify that the operating environment is within the limits detailed under the Environmental
Requirement section in this manual.
3. Allow approximately 2 inches (5 cm) clearance for cooling on the top and rear of the unit. The
two rear panel fans draw air into the ST2400A which is exhausted through the top vents.
Getting Started
4. Connect the unit for a chosen application. Never exceed the maximum optical power limits
(–10dBm) listed on the front panel. When not using, always cover the optical connectors.
CAUTION!
Signal levels greater than –10dBm (negative 10dBm) may damage the Optical Input devices.
Always pad the input level to less than –10dBm.
Always use 15 dB of attenuation when connecting the ST2400A Transmitter output to its receiver
input. Failure to do so will damage the optical detector.
1. Verify that the rear panel key lock is in the desired position.
2. Plug the unit into the appropriate AC Power source as follows:
Table 1-1. Power Requirements
AC Voltage Voltage Range Frequency Range Maximum Power
110 VAC 90 VAC - 132 VAC 48 - 62 Hz 250 Watts
220 VAC 180 VAC - 250 VAC 48 - 62 Hz 250 Watts
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Operating Basics
Functional Overview
This section describes ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set controls, indicators,
connectors, display elements, and menu structures. It includes separate sections that detail
Receiver and Transmitter specifics, and general sections that apply to both.
Front Panel Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
Figure 2-1 shows a complete view of the front panel.
WARNING!WARNING! Always avoid exposure to the laser beam. Before power is applied to
the ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set, be sure that all laser outputs are either covered
with the screw cap provided or connected to the appropriate circuit.
The lasers in the ST2400A (SDH) are Class IIIA per IEC 825-1.
ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
IS EMITTED FROM APERTURE
CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT
21 CFR 1040.10 APR 97
GPIB
LLO REM
OVHD MODE TRIB
|
ALARM ERROR
0
155/2.048 CLK IN
75 OHM
Figure 2-1. Example of ST2400A Front Panel
The front panel can be divided into functional sections:
• Display and Display Controls
• Transmitter Controls and Connectors (Left-side of front panel)
• Receiver Controls and Connectors (Right-side of front panel)
155/ 622 INPUT
STATUS
LOS LOF
155
INPUT
SELECT
622
155
155 / 622 IN 2.4 GB/s OUT
LASER ON
1310 1550
-10dBm MAX 0dBm NOM
2.4 Gb/s IN 155/ 622 OUT
LASER ON
!!
1310/1550 1310
-10dBm MAX -8dBm MAX
INC ENTER RUN/STOP
DEC SETUP PAUSE/RESUME
2.4 Gb/s STATUS
LOS B1 AIS
LOF B2 RDI/FERF
OOF REI/FEBE
DROP SELECT
155
VIEW
HISTORY
622
TRIB OVHD
ERROR
155 OUT
75 OHM
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Functional Overview
Display, Display Controls, and Indicators
The figure below shows the ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set display and display
controls. The display is a two-line by twenty-four character back-lit super twisted Nematic LCD
(liquid crystal display) that provides a sharp image and increased viewing angle in all directions.
The LCD display is used to present main menus, submenus, and test results. The right and left
arrows are used to position the LCD cursor. The INC (increment) and DEC (decrement) keys
are used to change values. The ENTER key is used to insert the selected value.
The ENTER key houses a red LED indicator that flashes whenever an action is requested or
required. It will continue to flash until the ENTER key is pressed, entering a new value or
executing the function.
INC ENTER RUN/STOP
DEC SETUP PAUSE/RESUME
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
IS EMITTED FROM APERTURE
CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT
21 CFR 1040.10 APR 97
ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set
Figure 2-2. ST2400A LCD Display
Setup Menu System
The SETUP key is located below the ENTER key on the front panel. Pressing the SETUP key at
any time will start the menu sequence. Each additional press, represented by the black arrow, will
access the next menu. The number of main menus is mode dependent. Some main menus have
submenus, omitted in this chapter, but detailed in Chapter 3- Reference. The SETUP menus are
arranged in a continuous loop. Press any other key to exit the setup mode.
WARNING! WARNING!
Before activating the 2.4 Gb/s LASER, its output must be connected to a circuit.
CAUTION!
Signal levels greater than –10dBm (negative 10dBm) may damage the Optical Input devices.
Always attenuate the input level to less than –10dBm.
Always use 15 dB of attenuation when connecting the ST2400A Transmitter output to its
Receiver input. Failure to do so will damage the optical detector.
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Functional Overview
Examples of SDH Setup Main Menus (depending on Configuration)
SDH QUICK SETUP
INT <155> 622 EXT 155 622
LASER 1 L-16.1 (1310)
<OFF> ON CW SETUP
TX EVENT TRIGGER OUTPUT
<ALARM> ERROR
STORE/ RECALL SETUP
<USER> FACTORY DEFAULT
REPORT/ TEST TIME
<ENTER>
VIEW ANGLE VOLUME
1 1
AUXILIARY SETUP
<ENTER>
Figure 2-3. Examples of SDH Setup Main Menus
Since the ST2400A can be configured as Transceiver, Transmitter or Receiver, many menus are
available only with the appropriate configuration.
For example, the Quick Setup menu displayed above is available with the Transceiver, but does
not appear in the Transmitter or Receiver configurations. The TX Event Trigger Output menu is
available in the Transceiver or Transmitter configurations. The Report/Test Time menu is
available in the Transceiver or Receiver configurations.
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Functional Overview
Transmitter Description
This section describes the Transmitter inputs, outputs, controls and indicators. The figure below
shows the ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set Transmitter front panel area, located on
the left side of the front panel. The Transmitter button choices are not functional on the ST2400A
configured as a Receiver.
OVHD MODE TRIB
155/2.048 CLK IN
ALARM ERROR
75 OHM
155/ 622 INPUT
STATUS
LOS LOF
INPUT
SELECT
155
622
155
155 / 622 IN 2.4 GB/s OUT
LASER ON
!
1310 1550
-10dBm MAX 0dBm NOM
Figure 2-4. Transmitter Front Panel
Transmitter Connectors
There can be three connectors on the Transmitter front panel—one electrical CMI (Code Mark
Inversion) (155 electrical) and two optical. The CMI electrical carrier connector is an industry
standard BNC that is marked 155/2.048 CLK IN. It provides a 75 ohm load impedance and
direct coupling (DC) for the 155 Mb/s SDH electrical signal.
This connection also accepts 2.048 Mb/s or 2.048 MHz ± 40 PPM SETS input for internal signal
generation using external timing synchronization. SETS input accepts signals meeting the
requirements of G.703 section 10 (2.048 Mb/s) and section 6 (2.048 Mhz), with the exception of
frequency tolerance of ± 40 PPM. The user will have the ability to select which of the timing
sources (internal or external 2.048 Mb/s or 2.048 MHz) is active. When an external clock source
is selected, but no clock activity is detected, the user will be alerted to Loss of External Clock.
On the right side of the Transmitter section are two industry standard FC/PC optical connectors—
one input and one output. ST and SC connectors are available as an option. The input optical
connector is marked 155/622 IN; it accepts either STM-1 or STM-4 signals, at 1310nm. The
output optical connector is marked 2.4 Gb/s OUT; it outputs an STM-16 signal. Both are
equipped with screw caps to protect the optics from airborne contamination, such as dust.
WARNING! WARNING!
Before activating the 2.4 Gb/s LASER its output must be connected to a circuit.
CAUTION! CAUTION!
Always use 15 dB of attenuation when connecting the ST2400A Transmitter output to its
Receiver input. Failure to do so will damage the optical detector.
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Functional Overview
Transmitter Status Indicators
The 155/622 INPUT STATUS section has five LED indicators—three yellow and two red. The
SELECT key is used to choose between the two optical inputs and one electrical. When the input
is external, the yellow LEDs indicate which input has been chosen.
The two red indicators are labeled LOS (Loss Of Signal) and LOF (Loss Of Frame). They
monitor the 155 and 622 inputs for those alarm conditions. Both LEDs are off when the
appropriate incoming signal is present. They are disabled when the unit is internally generating a
2.4 Gb/s or is in the through mode (see the Mode Key section).
Mode Key
Pressing the MODE key will access the Transmitter input selection menu. It is used to choose
one of the three data sources that will produce the 2.4 Gb/s output signal and select the
wavelength when a dual wavelength Transmitter option is installed. The three choices are: EXT,
an external input tributary from the Transmitter front panel; INT, an internally generated 2.4
Gb/s signal; and THRU, a through input from the Receiver section. There are also choices for
Pattern Selection, Mapping Selection, and External Sync Input options under the MODE key.
The EXT input can be 155 Mb/s optical (STM-1), 622 Mb/s optical (STM-4), or 155 Mb/s CMI
electrical signal. The appropriate yellow status LED will indicate the input signal.
The INT mode generates an unequipped SDH 2.4 Gb/s (STM-16) signal with valid transport
overhead bytes that can be modified.
The Transceiver THRU mode will output a modified 2.4 Gb/s SDH signal that entered the
Receiver section from an external source before modification. All three yellow status LEDs will
be off when the ST2400A is in the THRU (Through) mode or INT mode.
The Transceiver WAVELENGTH menu will only be present when the dual wavelength option is
installed. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to either 1310nm or 1550nm and the enter key to
select the value.
Tributary and Input Select Keys, Transmitter
The Transmitter TRIB key is used with the INPUT SELECT key to configure input groupings.
STM-16 has sixteen STM-1 channel groups or four STM-4 channel groups.
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Functional Overview
OVHD Key, Transmitter
The Transmitter OVHD (Overhead) key provides access to the Regenerator Section and
Multiplexer Section overhead bytes in the first column of the first STM-1. The figure below shows
the menu used to access the E1 byte. A field change occurs when an arrow key is used to move
the cursor from PASS to SET. The field change shows the current value of the particular
overhead byte being viewed. Greater detail is provided in Chapter 3 - Reference.
RS EOW E1
<PASS> SET --
RS EOW E1
PASS <SET> 7F
Figure 2-5. Overhead Menu Access
Main Menu
Field Change
Alarm Key, Transmitter
The Transmitter alarm key is used to inject any of the alarms in one of four modes: continuous,
timed, burst, or repeat at specific intervals. The alarm displays and menus are detailed in the next
chapter. The red LED indicator in the alarm key will be illuminated whenever an alarm is active.
Error Key, Transmitter
The Transmitter error key is used to generate specific error conditions that are detailed in
Chapter 3 - Reference. The red LED indicator in the error key will be illuminated whenever an
alarm is active.
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Receiver Description
This section describes the ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set Receiver front panel
inputs, outputs, controls, and indicators, located on the right side of the front panel. The Receiver
button choices are not functional on the ST2400A configured as a Transmitter.
Functional Overview
2.4 Gb/s IN 155/ 622 OUT
LASER ON
!
1310/1550 1310
-10dBm MAX -8dBm MAX
2.4 Gb/s STATUS
LOS B1 AIS
LOF B2 RDI/FERF
OOF REI/FEBE
DROP SELECT
155
VIEW
HISTORY
622
TRIB OVHD
ERROR
155 OUT
75 OHM
Figure 2-6. Receiver Front Panel
Receiver Connectors
There are three connectors on the Receiver front panel—one electrical CMI (Code Mark
Inversion) and two optical. The CMI electrical signal connector is an industry standard BNC that
is marked 155 OUT. It provides the 75 ohm load impedance and direct coupling (DC) for the
SDH electrical signal.
The two industry standard FC/PC optical connectors are on the left side of the Receiver section,
one input and one output. ST or SC connectors are available as options. The input optical connector
is marked 2.4 Gb/s IN, it accepts the STM-16 signal, at either 1310 or 1550 nm. The output optical
connector, marked 155/622 OUT, outputs STM-1 and STM-4 tributary signals at 1310 nm. Both
are equipped with screw caps to protect the optics from airborne contamination, such as dust.
WARNING! WARNING!
Before activating the 2.4 Gb/s LASER its output must be connected to a circuit.
CAUTION! CAUTION!
Always use 15 dB of attenuation when connecting the ST2400A Transmitter output to its
Receiver input. Failure to do so will damage the optical detector.
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Functional Overview
Receiver Status Indicators
2.4 Gb/s STATUS
LOS B1 AIS
LOF B2 RDI/FERF
OOF REI/FEBE
DROP SELECT
155
VIEW
HISTORY
622
TRIB OVHD
ERROR155 OUT
75 OHM
Figure 2-7. Receiver Status Indicators
The status indicators include the alarms and errors detailed below. The appropriate LED indicator
will light for a minimum of 200 milliseconds when a corresponding alarm or error is detected.
Detected errors and alarms are stored as historical data.
The Receiver LOS (Loss Of Signal) alarm indicates that the 2.4 Gb/s Input signal has not been
detected for more than 2 microseconds. The LOS alarm will be asserted no later than 127
microseconds after receiving the low signal (all zero) condition.
The Receiver LOF (Loss Of Frame) alarm indicates that more than 3 milliseconds of an out of
frame condition has occurred.
The OOF (Out Of Frame) alarm indicates that more than 4 consecutive frames of the 2.4 Gb/s
signal had frame alignment errors.
The B1 and B2 LEDs indicate that Regenerator Section or Multiplexer Section (respectively)
parity errors were detected.
The REI/FEBE (Remote Error Indication or Far End Block Error) indicates that a non-zero value
in the REI byte (M1 byte in MS-OH) was detected.
The RDI/FERF (Remote Defect Indication or Far End Receive Failure) alarm indicates that bits
6, 7, and 8 of the K2 byte have been a binary 110, respectively, for three or more consecutive
frames.
The AIS (Alarm Indication Signal) indicates that bits 6, 7, and 8 of the K2 byte have been a binary
111, respectively, for three or more consecutive frames.
The 155 and 622 LEDs function in conjunction with the DROP SELECT key to indicate which
optical drop rate has been selected. Both LEDs are off when the 155 Mb/s electrical drop is
selected.
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Functional Overview
View History Key
The VIEW HISTORY key reviews past alarms and errors. A history status bit is set, and the
status LED built into the key flashes whenever an alarm or error is detected during the run mode.
Pressing this key will display the history status of the alarm and error LED indicators instead of
the current status. Releasing this key will return to the current status display within 200
milliseconds. History is cleared when a new test cycle starts.
The VIEW HISTORY key also permits the display of additional LED indicators.
Any error or alarm on PATH will cause the VIEW HISTORY light to blink.
There are three status indicators in the menu below. The "-" indicates a cleared condition (no
errors of this type have been detected since the test began). The "*" indicates a present error
condition (an error of this type is now occurring). The "h" indicates a history condition (an error of
this type occurred at some point during the test, but is not occurring at this time).
B3 h PL-BIT * P-REI -LOP - P-AIS h P-RDI --
Figure 2-8. VIEW HISTORY additional LED indicators (SDH)
Drop Select Key, Receiver
The DROP SELECT key is used to select one of three drops from the 2.4 Gb/s (STM-16) signal.
The 155 Mb/s signal (STM-1) can be either electrical or optical. The 622 Mb/s (STM-4) signal is
always optical.
Tributary Select Key, Receiver
The Receiver TRIB key is used to select the drop side tributaries. One of sixteen 155 Mb/s (STM-
1) tributaries or one of four 622 Mb/s (STM-4) tributaries can be selected from the 2.4 Gb/s
(STM-16) signal. The Drop Select Key was used to choose either the STM-1 or STM-4 drop.
OVHD Key, Receiver
The Receiver OVHD (Overhead) key permits viewing of the Regenerator Section (RS) and
Multiplex Section (MS) overhead bytes in the first column of the first STM-16 frame, including APS
(Automatic Protection Switching). Some of these bytes may be used to perform testing—review the
OVHD Key, Transmitter section previously presented in this chapter.
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Functional Overview
Measurement Controls and Indicators
The ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set Measurement Controls and indicators are
located at the top right-side of the front panel. The RUN/STOP key provides duration control over
the test cycle. RUN clears all counters, clears history data, and starts the test cycle. STOP halts
the test cycle without effecting counter values. The green LED indicator, inside the key, is on
during the RUN cycle. A stopped test can be restarted using the pause-run-resume sequence,
saving stored history data. The button choices are not functional on the ST2400A configured as a
Transmitter.
The PAUSE/RESUME key permits a temporary stop of the test cycle. The red LED indicator is
on when the test cycle is in the pause mode. Pressing the key, once again, extinguishes the LED
and resumes the test. All counters are suspended in the PAUSE mode and continue from that
point when the test cycle is resumed (RESUME).
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Front Panel Connections
155 Electrical Add Input / 2.048 Ext Ref Clock Input (BNC)
This BNC connector is mounted on front panel 155e Input of all configurations. This connector is
only used in Transceiver and Transmitter configurations.
155 Electrical Drop Output (BNC)
This BNC connector is mounted on front panel 155e Output of all configurations. This connector
is only used in Transceiver and Receiver configurations.
155/622 Optical Add Input (FC, SC, or ST)
Functional Overview
An optical connector bulkhead plus cap and chain is mounted on front panel 155/622 Optical Input
of all configurations. Bulkhead type (FC, SC, or ST) depends on customer-specified optical
connector type (required customer option). 155/622 Add optics will be installed and fiber
connected to this bulkhead only in TX/RX and TX Only configurations.
155/622 Optical Drop Output (FC, SC, or ST)
An optical connector bulkhead (customer-specified as FC, SC, or ST) plus cap and chain is
mounted on front panel 155/622 Optical Output of all configurations. 155/622 Drop optics will be
installed and fiber connected to this bulkhead only in TX/RX and RX Only configurations.
TX 2.4 Gb/s Optical Output (FC, SC, or ST)
An optical connector bulkhead (customer-specified as FC, SC, or ST) plus cap and chain is
mounted on front panel 2.4 Gb/s Output of all configurations. No fiber is connected to this
bulkhead in RX Only configurations. Optical connector from 2.4 Gb/s TX laser(s) is attached to
this bulkhead only in TX/RX and TX Only configurations when 1 or 2 optional lasers are ordered.
RX 2.4 Gb/s Optical Input (FC, SC, or ST)
An optical connector bulkhead (customer-specified as FC, SC, or ST) plus cap and chain is
mounted on front panel 2.4 Gb/s Input of all configurations. No fiber is connected to this bulkhead
in TX Only configurations. Optical connector is fiber-connected to APD RX only in TX/RX and
RX Only configurations when optional APD RX is installed.
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Functional Overview
Remote Indicators
The two GPIB front panel LED status indicators are located on the left side of the front panel.
The Remote Operation (REM) LED indicates that the ST2400A is being controlled through its
GPIB connection. The REM LED is off when the unit is in the local mode or is being controlled
by an RS-232C connection. Front panel control is restored when the SETUP key is pressed.
In the Local Lockout (LLO) mode, the ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set front panel
is disabled by a remote controller that is using GPIB access commands. Front panel control can
only be restored by the appropriate GPIB command or by a power initialization cycle. Power
initialization should only be used when the ST2400A is not being remotely operated.
Rear Panel Description
This section describes the rear panel controls and connectors.
!
LINE 5AT/250V 2.5AT/250V
FUSE SLOBO SLOBO
MAX 250W 250W
POWER
INPUT 115V~ 230V~
VOLTAGE
FREQUENCY 50/60HZ
EVENT TRIG
TTL OUT
FSYNC
ECL OUT
0
1
LASER LOCKOUT
REMOTE
INTERLOCK
BITS EXT REF
SYNC OUT
CLK OUT DATA OUT CLK IN DATA IN
! !
ST112 RS232 RS232
GPIB
PARALLEL PRINTER
Figure 2-9. Rear Panel - ST2400A
The AC power module is located in the lower left-hand corner of the rear panel. It has a
removable fuse panel that can be opened with a small flat blade screw driver after the AC Line
Cord has been unplugged. The AC power supply automatically detects and switches to accept
either 115 (90 to 130 VAC or 230 (180 to 250) VAC inputs. A 5AT fuse is used with the 115
source voltage and a 2.5AT fuse is used with the 230 source voltage.
WARNING!WARNING! Always disconnect the AC Power Cord before opening the fuse panel
or disconnecting the rear panel AC interlock.
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Functional Overview
Laser Lockout, Remote Interlock
LASER LOCKOUT is a safety device. The key switch disables the Transmitter's 2.4 Gb/s laser
output when it is turned to the 0 (zero) position. The laser output can only be turned on when the
key is in the 1 (one) position.
REMOTE INTERLOCK is a bantam plug normally closed connection internally wired in series with
the laser lockout key switch. It can be used with additional hardware to disable the Transmitter 2.4
Gb/s laser output.
NOTE: The Transmitter 2.4 Gb/s Laser output cannot be enabled unless:
• The Laser Lockout key switch is set to the on (1) position.
• The Remote Interlock, which is normally enabled, is either not used or externally enabled.
• The Laser output is software enabled.
WARNING! WARNING!
Before activating the 2.4 Gb/s LASER, its output must be connected to a circuit.
CAUTION! CAUTION!
Always use 15 dB of attenuation when connecting the ST2400A Transmitter output to its
Receiver input. Failure to do so will damage the optical detector.
SYNC Output (SMA)
SYNC Output (Clock Trigger) is an AC-coupled output. The voltage level is
300 mV peak-to-peak minimum. This output requires an external 50-Ohm termination to work
properly. This output generates a sync output signal at 1/8 data rate (311 Mhz) , useful for
triggering a oscilloscope to measure the eye diagram of an OC-48/STM-16 signal.
BITS Ext Ref
In addition to the external 2.048 Mb/s or 2 MHz SETS timing input on the front panel, the
ST2400A accepts 1.544 Mb/s ± 40 PPM BITS input for internal signal generation using external
timing synchronization. BITS input accepts signals meeting the requirements of ANSI T1.1011994 with the exception of frequency tolerance of +/- 40 PPM.
BITS external timing input is a Bantam connector mounted on ST2400A rear panel. The Rear
panel connector is labeled BITS Ext Ref, to indicate its input timing function.
The user has the ability to select which of the timing sources (internal, ext 1.544 Mb/s, or ext
2.048 Mb/s/MHz) is active. When an external clock source is detected, but no clock activity is
detected, the user is alerted to Loss of External Clock, via a front panel message.
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Functional Overview
Rear Panel Connectors
Four SMA, two BNC, two 9-pin RS-232, one GPIB, and one parallel printer connectors are
mounted on the rear panel.
Event Trigger and Frame Sync signals are accessible through individual BNC connectors located
on the lower left rear panel. Either can be connected to an event counter or used to trigger an
oscilloscope.
• The Event Trigger (EVENT TRIG) is a TTL output that is generated by any one of the
following Transmitter programmed alarm or error conditions (AIS, RDI/FERF, LOS, and
frame errors—including LOF), or by changing an overhead byte value. The event trigger
signal is a minimum of 2.4 Vpeak, with a pulse width of 25 ns ±10%, and leads the event by
less than 1µs.
• The Frame Sync (FSYNC) has an ECL output that is generated by the transmitted framing
bytes, A1 and A2. The frame sync signal is a minimum of 600 mVpp, with a pulse width of 25
ns ±10%. The pulse repetition rate is equal to the 125
The ST2400A provides single-ended 2.488 Gb/s clock and data interface inputs and outputs,
mounted on the rear panel. Electrical clock and data outputs are unterminated ECL signals,
requiring connection to AC-coupled 50 Ohm termination through a bias-tee network supplying
current for the ECL outputs. Electrical clock and data inputs are AC-coupled with 50 Ohm
termination, allowing ST2400A to operate error-free when electrical TX outputs are looped back
to electrical RX inputs, through an external bias-tee termination. Clock and data connectors are
SMA-style. The connectors are labeled to indicate Clock Out, Data Out, Clock In, and Data In.
The two DB-9 receptacles are RS-232C 9-pin serial interface connectors. One is marked for use
with the Tektronix ST112. The ST112 is only supported in the SONET configuration or mode.
The other is marked RS232. It can be used for remote operations or with a serial printer.
The GPIB receptacle is an IEEE-488.2 standard connector provided for remote operation.
The DB-25 receptacle is a Centronics parallel printer interface.
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Applications and Use
This section provides three common examples of telecommunication network applications. It
details how the ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set can be used for:
• Passive Monitoring (Receive-Only)
• Active Analysis
• Active Through Mode Analysis
Common ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set applications such as field service
troubleshooting, engineering analysis, production testing and maintenance will be similar.
Passive Monitoring
The passive monitoring application monitors the 2.4 Gb/s signal. It uses a passive coupler to
connect and disconnect the ST2400A without disrupting live traffic.
Applications
This setup is used for non-intrusive network monitoring applications. It is perfect for LEC/IXC
(local exchange carrier / inter-exchange carrier) cross-boundary or other long-term, passive
performance monitoring. It does not allow optical line error injection testing.
This installation splits the STM-16 optical signal through a passive coupler, which can be mounted
in an optical cross-connect bay or other convenient location. Since there is no active regeneration
of the optical line, the system under test must have adequate margin to accommodate the coupler
insertion loss. Measurements are made with the ST2400A, as required.
The CTS850, ST112, or another SDH/SONET tributary test set can be used with the ST2400A to
expand its test capabilities. The ST2400A Receive-Only model is particularly economical for
passive monitoring applications.
ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set
CTS 710
10 %
90 %
2.4 Gb/s 90/10
Passive Coupler
Figure 2-10. ST2400A Passive Monitoring
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Applications
ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set
Active Analysis
The Active Analysis application inserts the ST2400A into an active signal path. This configuration
is suitable for test or maintenance operation where live traffic is not being carried over the
network, network element, or unit under test.
In this application, the CTS 850 or CTS 750 test set can provide the 155 Mb/s or 622 Mb/s framed
signal input to the ST2400A, which is actively inserted into the signal path. The ST2400A provides
a variety of signal and analysis options for complete testing of the 2.4 Gb/s. Payload level testing
can be done by applying the 155 or 622 Mb/s signal to the auxiliary test set.
OC-3
or
OC-12
2.4 Gb/s
LTE
OC-3 or
OC-12
CTS 710
Figure 2-11. ST2400A Active Analysis
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Applications
ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set
Active Through Mode Analysis
The Active Through Mode Analysis of the 2.4 Gb/s Line is similar to the Active Analysis
application. The ST2400A is actively inserted into the signal path as either a regenerator or as a
stress tester. The STM-16 signal is looped through the ST2400A. The signal can be passed through
and regenerated unchanged or alarms and errors can be added for conformance and stress testing.
The ST2400A now has the capabilities to add B1, B2, and B3 errors as well as provide error
analysis in active through mode.
The ST2400A can be used with a companion test set (CTS710) to make all of the transmission
measurements required to completely test the network system. Or the ST2400A can be used
without the additional tributary test set to quickly test, monitor, and verify the 2.4 Gb/s signal
operation.
OC-48
OC-48
NETWORK
2.4 Gb/s
ADM
OC-48
Figure 2-12. ST2400A Passive Monitoring
OC-3 or OC-12
CTS 710
Example - STM-16c/ OC-48c Application
To test STM-16c/ OC-48c network equipment (such as a large backbone router), place the
ST2400A in Active Through Mode, where it will regenerate everything received from the router
and send it back out through the Transmit port. The user can then create bit errors in the payload
or alarms. If the router is inserting IP traffic in the STM-16c/ OC-48c payload, the ST2400A has
the ability to damage or stress-test the IP packets under different error conditions.
Another application places the unit in internal mode, generating an STM-4c/ OC-12c or STM-16c/
OC-48c signal. This signal can be fed into a piece of network equipment with different alarms to
test the equipment for specification conformance.
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Older ST2400/ST2400A SDH versions and STM-16c
Older ST2400/ST2400A instruments can be used to receive and monitor STM-16c SDH signals.
An ST2400A with Option 41 can receive, generate and modify STM-16c signals. The Basic
instrument provides capabilities for the following measurements:
LOS Loss of Signal
LOF Loss of Frame
OOF Out of Frame
B1/B2 Performance monitoring
REI Remote End Indication
RDI Remote Defect Indication
BER BER measurements based on B1 and B2 errors
With concatenated signals, the H1 and H2 byte 1 locations contain the location of the payload start
container. All other H1 and H2 byte (locations 2 to 48) contain a unique data pattern identifying
the data as concatenated.
These patterns, according to ITU-T G.703, are:
H1= 1001xx11
H2 = 11111111
When monitoring concatenated signals, lower rate signals can not be dropped. This capability to
monitor concatenated signals is a RX-only function in older ST2400 and ST2400A models.
STM-16c signals must be generated from a network element.
Again, an ST2400A with Option 41 can receive, generate and modify STM-16c signals.
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This chapter describes the use of the ST2400A LCD menu structures and displays. In addition to
general displays and menus, there are separate sections that detail Setup, Receiver, and
Transmitter specifics. A functional verification procedure can be found in the Appendices.
Setup Menus
Pressing the Setup key at any time will bring up the Setup Menus.
Both the Setup and the Enter keys are used to navigate through this menu system. The left and
right arrow keys, and the increment (INC) and decrement (DEC) keys are used to change values.
The Enter key is also used to access submenus.
The Main Menus that make up the Setup menu are shown in Figure 3-1. The Main Menus are a
continuous loop that begins with the Quick Setup LCD display and ends with the Auxiliary Setup
display menu. As noted in the figure, the word XXXxx can be either SDH or SONET. That
choice is made in the System Configuration submenu of the Auxiliary Setup menus shown at the
bottom of Figure 3-2.
One note - Since the ST2400A can be configured as Transceiver, Transmitter or Receiver, many
menus are available only with the appropriate configuration.
For example, the Quick Setup menu mentioned above is available with the Transceiver, but does
not appear in the Transmitter or Receiver configurations.
This manual details the SDH features.
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Setup Key
*
*
*
Return to
Quick Setup
Menu
Setup Key
XXXxx QUICK SETUP
INT <155> 622 EXT 155 622
LASER 1 LR-2 (1550.12)
<OFF*> ON CW SETUP
TX 2.488Gb/s ELEC OUTPUT
<OFF> ON
TX EVENT TRIGGER OUTPUT
<ALARM> ERROR
RX 2.488Gb/s INPUT
<OPTICAL> ELECTRICAL
VIEW ANGLE VOLUME
1 1
STORE/ RECALL SETUP
<USER> FACTORY DEFAULT
Setup Key
REPORT/ TEST TIME
<ENTER>
Setup Key
AUXILIARY SETUP
<ENTER>
OR
Enter key
Setup Key
Enter key
Setup Key
Enter key
The ST2400A can be configured for either SDH or SONET.
* Transmit Option Required for Laser Menus, TX Event Trigger Menu.
LASER 2 L-16.2 (1555)
<OFF*> ON CW SETUP
If Setup is pressed
LASER 1 WAVELENGTH
(1550.12) OFFSET -49
This menu is not available for ILM lasers
LOC RECALL NAME STORE
<n> RCALL [LABEL] STOR
MEASURE CONTROL
<UNTIMED> TIMED REPEAT
REPORT SETUP
SQUELCH: <OFF> ON
PRINTER SELECTION
<PARALLEL> RS232
Setup Key
Go to Auxiliary Setup Menus
2.4 Gb/s LASER (1310 NM)
*
<OFF> ON
Menu screen above for older I/O boards
RX THRESHOLD OFFSET
50
RX Threshold Offset is only available
when APD module installed and RX board.
RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULT?
<NO> YES
TEST TIME DD HH:MM:SS
00 00: 00: 00
REPORT SETUP
PRINT: <OFF> ERR EOT BOTH
REPORT SETUP
CLEAR ERR: <NO> YES
REPORT REPRINT
<OFF> ERR PREV-EOT CURR
Figure 3-1. Quick Setup Menus
Since the ST2400A can be configured as Transceiver, Transmitter or Receiver, many menus are
available only with the appropriate configuration.
For example, the Quick Setup menu mentioned above is available with the Transceiver, but does
not appear in the Transmitter or Receiver configurations.
A menu with the "TX" label (such as TX EVENT TRIGGER OUTPUT or TX 2.488 Gb/s ELEC
OUTPUT) is not available in an ST2400A configured as a Receiver. A menu with the "RX" label
(such as RX THRESHOLD OFFSET or RX 2.488 Gb/s INPUT) is not available in an ST2400A
configured as a Transmitter.
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AUXILIARY SETUP
ENTER
Setup Key
Return to Quick Setup Menu
Setup Key
Enter key
Setup Key
Setup Key
TIME YY MM DD HH MM SS
1998 07 22 14: 40: 32
GPIB (ADDR 31=OFF BUS)
ADDR 14 TERM EOI/LF
RS 232 SETUP
ENTER
Enter key
BAUD
300 1200 2400 9600
CHAR SIZE (BITS)
7 8
ECHO
OFF ON
RESUME OPER ON RESTART
<OFF> ON
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
SONET * SDH *
Setup Key
Setup Key
PARITY
NONE ODD EVEN
END OF LINE
CR-RF LF-CR CR LF
XON/OFF
ON OFF
Setup Key
Setup Key
Figure 3-2. Auxiliary Setup Menus
ST2400A VERSION X.XX
RX: WIDE TX: 1310
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When power is applied, the first three LCD displays will show:
1. The Tektronix Products logo and Copyright notice.
2. Performing Self-test and Serial Number.
3. ST2400A logotype and Software Version number and all front panel LEDs will illuminate,
The third power-up LCD display and all of the illuminated LED indicators will be continuously
displayed when you press and hold the VIEW HISTORY key before the power switch is set to
on, and continue to hold it in during the power up cycle. The Quick Setup LCD will not be
displayed until you release the VIEW HISTORY key.
The next LCD display is the QUICK SETUP menu. The menu choices are used to select the
Receiver drop frequencies, either 155 Mb/s (STM-1) or 622 Mb/s (STM-4), from either an
internally (INT) generated 2.4 Gb/s (STM-16) rate or an externally (EXT) supplied 2.4 Gb/s
(STM-16) rate. When the choice is made, by pressing the Enter key, alarms and errors, if on,
will be turned off. Overhead byte values will be reset and set to pass mode. The next menu will
be automatically displayed.
verifying their operation.
WARNING! WARNING!
Before activating the 2.4 Gb/s LASER, its output must be connected to a circuit.
CAUTION! CAUTION!
Always use 15 dB of attenuation when connecting the ST2400A Transmitter output to its
Receiver input. Failure to do so will damage the optical detector.
Laser Menus
Press the Setup key to access the LASER menus. The Laser is off when the ST2400A is first
powered on and can only be activated when the rear panel laser lockout key-lock is in the on
position. To activate the laser, use either arrow key to move the cursor to the ON position, then
press the Enter key. The laser has a five second delay when activated. A power recovery and
test resume after restart capability is user-selectable. See the Power Fail Recovery section for
details.
If an older I/O board is installed in the ST2400A, the menu below will appear to enable laser
operation.
2.4Gb/s LASER
<OFF> ON
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Laser Modules
One of the next two menus will appear if a newer ST2400A I/O board is installed.
LASER 1 LR-2 (1550.12)
<OFF*> ON CW SETUP
LASER 2 L-16.2 (1555)
<OFF*> ON CW SETUP
The laser module number, type and wavelength are all dynamic, based on the module selected.
The types displayed for each of the laser modules are as follows:
Laser Module SONET Std SONET Type SDH Std SDH Type
1310nm DM GR-253 LR-1 G.957 L-16.1
1550nm DM GR-253 LR-2 G.957 L-16.2
To advance to the next LASER MODULE (if one exists), press the “SETUP” key on the front
panel.
The “SETUP” and “CW” choices will not be available for ILM type laser modules.
Active ” operational state of the lasers in each of these menus will be marked with
an asterisk.
The next menu appears when the SETUP selection is chosen from the LASER 1 OR LASER 2
menus shown above. This menu configures the specific laser module selected. The "LASER"
number is dynamic and specific to the module which is being configured. Laser Wavelength is
offset from -50 to +49.
LASER 1 WAVELENGTH
(1550.12) OFFSET -49
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In the next menu, when “OPTICAL” is selected, the internal APD Receiver will be enabled,
used and the LOS front panel LED will be invalid. If no RX board or no APD Receiver is present
the next menu shown will not be available and “ELECTRICAL” output will be automatically
enabled.
TX Event Trigger Output Menu
Another push of the Setup key will access the TX EVENT TRIGGER OUTPUT menu. It is
used to select whether an alarm or an error condition will be used to generate the event trigger
pulse from the rear panel BNC connector. The event trigger is 2.4 Vpeak minimum, with a pulse
width of 25 nS ±10%, and leads the event by less than 1µs. It can be used to synchronize other
equipment, such as an oscilloscope trigger source.The TX Event Trigger Output menu is available
in the Transceiver or Transmitter configurations.
ELECTRICAL” is selected the APD Receiver will be disabled, electrical input will be
TX 2.488 Gb/s ELEC OUTPUT
<OFF> ON
TX EVENT TRIGGER OUTPUT
<ALARM> ERROR
The next menu is available in the Transceiver or Receiver configurations.
RX 2.488 Gb/s INPUT
<OPTICAL> ELECTRICAL
In the next menu, RX Threshold Offset is only available when an APD module is installed in the
ST2400A. RX Threshold Offset is adjustable from -50 to +49. At 0 offset, RX threshold is at
optimal point as determined by the average input signal level.
RX THRESHOLD OFFSET
50
The following menu will appear any time an APD overload occurs, the user must reduce input
power and press “RESET” to reset the trip circuitry. The user may choose to ignore this
message and press "BYP" to bypass this menu. However, the APD circuitry will remain disabled
until input power is reduced and the "RX 2.488 Gb/s Input" menu is changed to OPTICAL.
RX OPTICS DISABLED
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ATTENUATE & <RESET> BYP
View Angle Menu
The VIEW ANGLE can be set to one of eight integers (0 through 7). Zero should be the best
view angle when the ST2400A is positioned below the operator and 7 is best when the operator is
looking up at the ST2400A front panel. The change is interactive; it is executed whenever the
increment or decrement key is pressed. In the same menu, the VOLUME can be set using
integers 0 through 9. Zero is off and 9 is the loudest. Errors and alarms activate the beeper, unless
the volume is set to zero. The operator setting will be retained when the Test Set is powered off.
Store/Recall Setup Menu
The STORE/RECALL SETUP menu is next. It is used to access either the USER stored setup
or the FACTORY DEFAULT setup. Pressing the Enter key will access the submenu from which
one of the ten LOC (locations) can be RCLL (recalled) or STOR (stored). Up to ten individual
user setups can be saved in memory locations 0 through 9. A unique 10 character label can be
stored with each saved setup. The arrow keys are used to position the cursor anywhere in the
label area, and the INC or DEC key is used to scroll through the ASCII characters—including
numbers and symbols. Moving the cursor to FACTORY DEFAULT and pressing the Enter key
will access that NO or YES menu—that defaults to NO. Moving the cursor to YES and pressing
the Enter key will restore the factory default configuration. Pressing the Setup key will return to
the STORE/RECALL SETUP display.
STORE/ RECALL SETUP
<USER> FACTORY DEFAULT
Report/Test Time Menu
The REPORT/TEST TIME main menu provides access to the seven submenus used to
configure the measurement control, test time, and report setup. Pressing the Enter key will access
the MEASURE CONTROL menu. This menu is available in Transceiver or Receiver
configurations.
REPORT/ TEST TIME
<ENTER>
1. The MEASURE CONTROL menu sets the test cycle to be used when the run key is
pressed. UNTIMED will run until the stop key is pressed. TIMED will run the test for the
duration of time set in the TEST TIME menu. REPEAT will run the test for the duration of
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time set in the TEST TIME menu, then start the test again. The stop key can stop any test
that is running.
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2. Next is the TEST TIME menu used to set the test run duration, in terms of days (D), hours
(HH), minutes (MM) and seconds (SS). The maximum time supported is 9 days, 23 hours, 59
minutes, and 59 seconds. Press the Enter key to store any changes and the Setup key to move
to the next menu.
3. Next is the REPORT SETUP menu used to control the printed report. It can be set to OFF—
no printout, ERR—print a report when an error is detected, EOT—print a report summary at
the end of test, or BOTH—print on error and at the end of test. The printer can be connected
to either the parallel or serial (RS-232C) port. Parallel is the factory default setting.
4. The REPORT SETUP SQUELCH menu is used to limit the total number of errors logged,
saving memory space. When squelch is set to ON error recording will stop after 10
consecutive seconds with errors. Then error recording will be resumed after 10 consecutive
seconds without any errors.
5. The PRINTER SELECTION menu offers either PARALLEL or RS232 (serial) printer
selection. The printer should be connected to the appropriate port on the ST2400A rear panel.
6. In the REPORT SETUP menu CLEAR ERR (error) is used to clear the error log by moving
the cursor to YES and pressing the Enter key. It immediately clears the error log and returns
to NO after execution. The error log should be cleared before running a long test, preventing
buffer overflow. An error log warning message will be displayed when the run key is pressed,
if the log is 95% full.
7. The REPORT REPRINT menu is used to print the previous error log (ERR), the previous end
of test summary (PREV–EOT), or the current error log (CURR) if it exist.
Auxiliary Setup Menus
AUXILIARY SETUP is the last of the Main Setup menus. See the illustration of this menu tree
that appears earlier in this chapter. Pressing the Setup key will loop back to the QUICK SETUP
(starting) menu. Pressing the Enter key will access the Auxiliary setup menus.
TIME is the first submenu accessed from the auxiliary setup menu. It is used to store the year
current (YY), month (MM), day (DD), hours (HH) minutes (MM), and seconds (SS), in a battery
backed memory. Whenever changes are made, the Enter key LED will start flashing. Once set,
the operator setting will be retained when the Test Set is powered off.
Use the Setup key to access the GPIB port characteristics menu. The port address is an integer
from 0 to 31. It can be changed with the INC or DEC keys. The Enter key LED will flash, push it
before proceeding. Either an EOI (End-Or-Identify) or EOI/LF (End-Or-Identify with a Line
Feed) can be used to terminate the GPIB message sent by the ST2400A.
Next is the RS 232 SETUP menu. Pressing the Enter key will access to the first of six port
configuration submenus. They store the characteristics for BAUD rate, PARITY, CHAR
(character) SIZE, END OF LINE, ECHO, and XON/XOFF (flow control).
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Power Fail Recovery
A power recovery and test resume after restart capability is user-selectable. The first choice is
Laser turned off on power fail recovery, and the testing does not resume.
The second choice RESUME OPERATION ON RESTART. This choice retains test results and
operating mode from before power loss. Resumed test continues accumulating totals with prepower fail results, rather than restarting test and re-initializing totals. Time of power loss and
recovery are recorded, and duration of power loss is indicated.
This menu is available under the AUXILIARY SETUP menu.
This menu applies to both TX and RX lasers.
When ON is selected, the TX and RX lasers will automatically be restored to their last operational
state prior to the power loss. If the lasers are ON, all error injection and alarm injection will
resume, and all previously collected errors will be restored. If the lasers were ON, they will come
back on. If the RESUME OPERATION selection is ON, use the proper safety procedures listed
throughout this manual. If the lasers were OFF, they will remain off.
RESUME OPER ON RESTART
<OFF> ON
On restart, the measurement automatically restarts (continues) if the measurement was active
when the power went down. The data collection is delayed by ten (10) seconds to permit the laser
to turn on and the device under test (DUT) to settle. Before this change, after a loss of power, a
measurement would need to be restored due to the 2.4 Gb/s laser being turned off.
If System Configuration of the test set (SONET or SDH) is changed, the ST2400A will
automatically restart.
The SYSTEM CONFIGURATION menu can be obtained by pressing the Setup key from the
RS 232 SETUP menu. The ST2400A has both SDH and SONET modes. The active mode is set
when the unit is powered on. It has an asterisk (*) on both sides. In the Auxiliary Setup Menu
figure shown previously, the SDH mode is active. Using the arrow key to move the cursor to
SDH and pressing the Enter key to select the SDH mode. A momentary display, that reads:
Pressing the Setup key again will loop to the ST2400A Version X.XX characteristic display. It
provides a software version number and the laser wavelength for both the Receiver and
Transmitter. A broad-band Receiver, RX: WIDE, is shown indicating that both 1310 and 1550
nanometer lasers are supported. The Transmitter wavelength, TX: DUAL, indicates that the
Transmitter can be handle both 1310 or 1550 nanometers lasers simultaneously. In older ST2400
test sets, the Transmitter MODE key is used to change the TX wavelength.
Pressing the Setup key again will return to the AUXILIARY menu in the Quick Setup main menu
loop. Another press of the Setup key will, once again, return to the QUICK SETUP main menu
display. The Quick Setup menu appears in the Transceiver or Transmitter configurations, but not
the Receiver configuration.
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General Menus and Displays
Menu and Measurement Refinements
• Extended range for B2 error rate measurement - The B2 error counter has been
updated to read every 20 ms, instead of every 100 ms, to extend the maximum B2 error rate
which can be measured. B2 errors will be accurately counted up to error rates of 1.0E-3 for
evenly-distributed errors.
• To determine if a TX board is B3 capable, the return value from the remote command
"tx_brd_rev" must be greater than or equal to 35. To determine if an RX board is B3 capable,
the return value from the remote command "rx_brd_rev" must be greater than or equal to 9.
Menus for B3 Path Analysis will be hidden if the proper hardware is not present in the
ST2400A test unit. In order to use the B3 Path Analysis functionality, it is also necessary to
purchase Option 42.
• B3 Path Analysis/ J0, J1 Path Trace (displayed as ASCII text).
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• Print-on Event function gives a printed error count for event seconds containing B1, B2 and
B3, Pattern Bit, Path REI, Path Alarms, LOP, Path AIS, Path RDI, FEBE-L (MS-REI)
errors, as well as, S1/SSM byte changes.
• Error Reporting - In both SONET and SDH mode, the ST2400A will provide Total Errors,
Errored Seconds (ES), bit error rate (BER) and Severely Errored Seconds (SES) for B1, B2,
B3, Payload Bit, FEBE-P (Rath RDI), and FEBE-L (MS-REI) errors. In SDH mode, the
ST2400A will provide Errored Blocks (EB) and Background Block Errors (BBE) for G.826
error analysis measurement. In SDH mode, the ST2400A will properly detect and count
Consecutively Severely Errored Seconds (CSES) per G.826. In SONET mode, Severely
Errored Seconds (SES) will be counted based on SES criteria in GR-253-CORE.
Consecutively Severely Errored Seconds will be measured for B1, B2, B3 and MS-REI
errors, and displayed in SDH mode only.
• In SDH mode, all overhead, alarms, failures, and errors are displayed or printed in ITU-T
terminology (for example, FEBE is REI, FERF is RDI).
• User shall have the ability to retransmit all editable Transport Overhead (TOH) with or
without modification. Remaining non-editable TOH shall be retransmitted without
modification. B1 and B2 BIP bytes shall be re-computed in THRU mode and may be errored
at user request. Other alarms and failures may be injected at user-request.
• S1 Byte/ SSM - ST2400A includes S1 byte changes as events which can initiate print-on-
event (time-stamped). When Synchronization Status Message (SSM) in S1 byte changes, a
time-stamped report of SSM can be printed indicating new SSM contents. SSM byte changes
within the S1 byte are decoded in clear text per G.707 (SDH) and GR-253 (SONET).
• 1/8th Rate Sync Output - ST-2400A shall generate a sync output signal at 1/8 data rate
(311 MHz), useful for triggering scope-based eye diagram measurements. Sync output shall
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• Pointers (Read-only menu under RX Trib button). Pointer Value displayed (0 to 782). Pointer
be provided on SMA connector mounted on rear panel. Sync output signal characteristics:
AC-coupled, 300 mV pk-pk. Terminate externally with 50 Ohms.
Measurement Counts for Positive Pointer Justifications, Negative Pointer Justifications, New
Data Flag (NDF)
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Transmitter or Receiver Configurations
The ST2400A 2.4 Gb/s SDH/SONET Test Set can be ordered in one of three configurations,
which are: Transceiver, Transmitter, Or Receiver. This chapter details the menus available in the
Transceiver configuration. Go to the appendix for a listing of Transmitter-only or Receiver-only or
menus.
The ST2400A shall accept zero, one or two factory-installed 2.488 Gb/s laser Transmitter modules
and/or zero or one APD Receiver module (also referred to as I/O modules). Initially, two types of
laser Transmitters – direct modulated (DM) and EA-modulated Integrated Laser Module (ILM) –
shall be available.
The ST2400A shall also provide electrical input and output clock and data interfaces operating at
2.488 Gb/s. Base Transceiver configuration shall provide 2.488 Gb/s electrical interfaces and
155/622 Mb/s optical and electrical add/drop tributary interfaces. Transmitter configurations will
not include 155/622 optical and electrical drop interface (although unused connectors may be
mounted). Receiver configurations will not include 155/622 optical and electrical add interface
(although unused connectors may be mounted).
In older ST2400 units, the Transmitter version can be easily identified because it lacks the
Receiver connectors for 155/622 OUT and 2.4 Gb/s IN and it will not detect a Receiver card
during the power-on cycle. (Some early models may have all front panel connectors.) Pressing
any of the control keys in the Receiver section will cause the following message to be displayed.
RX CARD NOT FOUND
RX CONTROLS DISABLED
Figure 3-3. Receiver Card Not Installed
In older ST2400 units, the Receiver version can be easily identified because it lacks the
Transmitter connectors for 155/622 IN and 2.4 Gb/s OUT and it will not detect a Transmitter
card during the power-on cycle. (Some early models may have all front panel connectors.)
Pressing any of the control keys in the Transmitter section will cause the following message to be
displayed:
TX CARD NOT FOUND
TX CONTROLS DISABLED
Figure 3-4. Transmitter Card Not Installed
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Error Log Display
No additional entries will be logged when the Error Log becomes full. If the Error Log is more
than 95% full when the RUN key is pressed, the message below will be displayed. Selecting NO
will allow the test to run, but when the error log is full new data will be lost. Selecting YES will
clear the error log.
Figure 3-5. Error Log Display
ERROR LOG XX% FULL
CLEAR LOG? <NO> YES
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Transmitter Menus and Displays
TX Source Mode
Pressing the MODE key will access the TX MODE SELECTION menu. It is used to choose one
of the three data modes that will produce the 2.4 Gb/s output signal. The three choices are: an
external input (EXT) from the Transmitter front panel 155 or 622 Mb/s inputs, an internally (INT)
generated 2.4 Gb/s signal, or a through (THRU) mode from the Receiver's 2.4 Gb/s input
connector. The EXT and INT modes function on both the ST2400A Transceiver and ST2400A
Transmitter units. The THRU mode only functions on an ST2400A Transceiver unit.
TX MODE SELECTION
EXT <INT> THRU
Figure 3-6. Transmitter Input Menu
The EXT input can be 155 Mb/s optical (STM-1), 622 Mb/s optical (STM-4), or 155 Mb/s CMI
electrical signal. On the Transmitter 155 / 622 Input Status section there are three yellow LED
indicators, two optical and one electrical. The appropriate LED will indicate the input signal.
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The INT mode generates an unequipped SDH 2.4 Mb/s (STM-16) signal with valid transport
overhead. The first column of the first STM-1 can be modified, adding alarms and errors.
ST2400A LCD Display (SDH)
INT TX MAPPPING STRUCTURE
VC4: <1> 4C 16C
The menu above will only appear in SDH measurement mode.
This menu will be available only if INTERNAL mode selected and the correct STM-4c/STM-16c
hardware is present. For this menu, VC4 will be automatically selected, and will be the only
available mode.
This menu will not be available in “EXTERNAL” or “THRU” mode.
If “EXT” mode is selected and the TRIB channel is set to “ALL”, the “INT TX TEST PATT”
menu will be unavailable.
Note
If STS48C or VC4-16C mapping is chosen, Random BER injection is limited to channel 1 only,
and will be forced to channel 1 if it is not set there already. Also any errors being injected will be
stopped when any mapping mode is changed.
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Any of the OC-12c/OC-48c (STM-4c/STM-16c) remote commands which are
executed in any of the above mentioned “invalid” conditions will fail.
The THRU (Through) mode can be used to pass without modification, or modify, a
2.4 Gb/s SDH signal that entered the Receiver from an external source. All three yellow status
LEDs will be off when the ST2400A is in the THRU mode.
In older ST2400 test sets, pressing the MODE key a second time will access the TX
WAVELENGTH menu, if the dual wavelength Transmitter option is installed. It is used to switch
between 1310 nm and 1550 nm.
Figure 3-7. Transmitter Wavelength Menu (if dual wavelength TX option installed)
TX WAVELENGTH
<1310 nm> 1550 nm
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External Clock Synchronization
This menu choice is available under the MODE button the front panel (TX side).
2 Mb/2 MHz inputs can be utilized for external timing synchronization. This option will only appear
when the "INTERNAL" Transmitter mode is enabled. A "Loss of Signal" message will be
displayed on the front panel LCD, if either of these options are selected and the signal is not
present. If the 2.048 signal is lost from the front-panel , an error message will appear on the LCD
screen - "TX: LOSS OF 2.048 CLK", which will flash on and off in 3-second intervals.
EXTERNAL SYNC INPUT
<OFF> 2.048 1.544
Figure 3-8.External Timing Synchronization (MODE button) (SDH)
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PRBS Mappings
These menu choices are available under the MODE button the front panel (TX side).
User can select the following TX patterns as internally-generated payload:
• Fixed 00 (All-Zeros) to FF;
• 223-1, or inverted 223-1 per ITU-T O.181;
• 231-1, or inverted 231-1.
The only structured payload mappings available in SDH mode is (16 x VC-4). In SONET mode,
users can select internal generated payload mapping as 1x 3 x STS-1 or 16 x STS-3c.
User can also select one of three TX patterns to fill the background of internally-generated 2.4
Gbit/s signal to which externally-supplied 155 or 622 Mbits/ signal is added (EXT mode). The user
has the same background mapping selections (STS1 or STS3c in SONET,
VC4 in SDH).
Payload and test patterns are compatible with ITU-T O.181.
This option will appear in both "INTERNAL" or "EXTERNAL" Transmitter modes. The first
menu below (STS1, STS3c) will only appear in SONET measurement mode, since VC4 Test
Pattern is the only valid option in SDH measurement mode.
The choice between the asterisks (*) is the choice that can be selected. Press the ENTER key to
bring up other choices.
INT TX MAPPING STRUCTURE
VC4: <1> 4C 16C
OR
INT TX VC4 TEST PATT
FIXED <00> *PRBS <23O181>*
OR
EXT TX VC4 TEST PATT
FIXED <00> *PRBS <23O181>*
Figure 3-9. PRBS Mappings (MODE button) (SDH)
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Input Select, Transmitter
EXT TRIB INPUT SELECT
<155> 622 155e
Figure 3-10. Input Select Menu
The Transmitter SELECT key is used to pick one of three tributary choices when the MODE is
set to EXT (external). The input can be 155 Mb/s (STM-1) optical, 622 Mb/s (STM-4) optical, or
155 Mb/s CMI electrical signal source from the appropriate connector.
Tributary Select, Transmitter
The TRIB key on the Transmitter side is used to select how the external source (tributary) will be
multiplexed into the 2.4 Gb/s signal.
EXT 155 Mb/s TRIB INSERT
SINGLE <nn> ALL
OR
EXT 622 Mb/s TRIB INSERT
SINGLE <n> ALL
Figure 3-11. Transmitter Tributary Select Menus
A choice is offered between multiplexing the tributary into one specific channel or into all available
2.4 Gb/s channels. This menu depends on the choice that was made in the Input Select menu—
155, 622, or 155e (CMI).
• The first menu is the 155 Mb/s tributary insert menu that is used to select between
multiplexing the external source tributary into 1 of 16 channels or all 16 channels of the 2.4
Gb/s signal. It refers to both the optical and electrical (CMI) 155 Mb/s Transmitter input
signals.
• The second menu is the 622 Mb/s tributary insert menu that is used to select between
multiplexing the external source tributary into 1 of 16 channels or all 16 channels of the 2.4
Gb/s signal. It refers to the optical tributary source.
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Illegal Mode
Figure 3- 12. Transmitter Alarms
If the TRIB or INPUT SELECT keys are pressed when the Transmitter is in the INT (internal) or
THRU (through) mode, the illegal mode display will be exhibited for three seconds and then
switched to the TX MODE SELECTION menu.
* * * TX MODE * * *
EXT MUST BE SELECTED
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Alarm Generation Menus—SDH
The left column shows the four SDH alarm displays that will be scrolled in a loop each time the
Transmitter alarm key is pressed. The right side shows the same alarm displays when the
continuous mode is being accessed. The arrow keys, increment and decrement keys, and the
Enter key are used to modify the alarm conditions and access the continuous displays.
LOSS OF SIGNAL
<OFF> nnn usec x.xSec
ERRORED FRAME
<OFF> nnnFRAMES x.xSec
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LOSS OF SIGNAL
<OFF> nnn usec <CONT>
MS RDI
<OFF> nnnFRAMES x.xSec
MS AIS
<OFF> nnnFRAMES x.xSec
INJECT xxxx 2.5s
OFF ENABLE WAIT 2.5s
Figure 3-13. Transmitter Alarms SDH
ERRORED FRAME
<OFF> nnnFRAMES <CONT>
MS RDI
<OFF> nnnFRAMES <CONT>
MS AIS
<OFF> nnnFRAMES <CONT>
The Transmitter ALARM key is used to select one of the five alarm menus, four on the left, and
one centered at the bottom LOS (Loss Of Signal), ERRORED FRAME, MS RDI, MS AIS, and
INJECT. The alarm menus are used to set specific parameters simulating various synchronization
defects as detailed below.
Each of the first four Transmitter alarm menus have the following parameters:
• OFF—The alarm is disabled.
• nnn µsec (or nnn FRAMES): Sets the duration of the alarm in microseconds for the LOS
alarm or frames for the other alarms. Position the cursor using the left and right arrow keys.
Use the INC and DEC keys to change the value from 1 to 127 microseconds or frames.
Press the Enter key to generate the alarm.
• x.xSec: Sets the on time for the burst operation from 0.1 to 9.9 seconds. This alarm condition
generates extensive signal failure. Each time the Enter key is pressed an asterisk (*) and the
word ACTIVE will be displayed in the upper right side of the display. Use the arrow keys to
position the cursor, and the INC and DEC keys to change values. This field changes to CONT,
when the value is incremented beyond 9.9 seconds. Or when the cursor positioned under the
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• CONT: Turns the alarm condition on continuously, generating a hard failure. To access this
The INJECT xxxx alarm menu, permits recurring alarm conditions to be set. Position the cursor
under the alarm—xxxx in this case—and use the increment key to select the alarm type. Then set
the alarm INJECT (on time) period from 0.1 to 9.9 seconds, and the WAIT (off time) for a period
from 1.0 to 30.0 seconds. An asterisk (*) will switch between the wait and inject states, replacing
the letter s, indicating which is the active state. Only one alarm condition can be activated at any one
time. Enabling the recurring alarm will disable any other active alarm. Moving the cursor to OFF and
pressing the Enter key will stop the alarm cycle. When off, the letter s will appear at the end of both
top and bottom LCD display lines.
letter S in the x.xSec and the increment key is pressed. The DEC key is used to return to this
(x.xSec) value.
hidden field see x.xSec above. Pressing the Enter key will turn on the alarm continuously,
displaying an asterisk (*) and the word ACTIVE. Use the right arrow key to move the cursor
to OFF and the Enter key to turn the alarm off. Then use the left arrow key to move the
cursor back to CONT and the Enter key to activate the alarm. Using the alarm key to leave
the menu will not turn the alarm off.
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Overhead Menus (SDH), Transmitter
RS TRACE J0
<PASS> SET --
RS EOW E1
<PASS> SET --
RS USER F1
<PASS> SET --
RS DCC D1 D2 D3
<PASS> SET -- -- --
PATH SIG LABEL C2
<PASS> SET
MS APS K1 K2 APS
<PASS> SET -- -- EDIT
MS DCC D4 D5 D6
<PASS> SET -- -- --
MS DCC D7 D8 D9
<PASS> SET -- -- --
MS DCC D10 D11 D12
<PASS> SET -- -- --
MS SSMB S1 MSG
<PASS> SET -- ---
MS REI M1
<PASS> SET --
MS EOW E2
<PASS> SET --
OVHD
Key
RS TRACE J0
PASS <SET 00>
RS EOW E1
PASS <SET F7>
RS USER F1
PASS <SET 00>
RS DCC D1 D2 D3
PASS <SET 00 00 00>
RS APS K1 K2 APS
PASS <SET 00 00> EDIT
RS DCC D4 D5 D6
PASS <SET 00 00 00
RS DCC D7 D8 D9
PASS <SET 00 00 00>
RS DCC D10 D11 D12
PASS <SET 00 00 00
MS SSMB S1 MSG
PASS <SET 00 (msg)>
MS REI M1
PASS <SET 00>
MS EOW E2
PASS <SET 7F>
Request Line
Protection
Direction
APS **** 1+1 RQ- 0 SW- 0
0 No Request
Switch Line
Message
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Figure 3-14. Transmitter Overhead (SDH)
The Transmitter overhead byte menus can be used to pass or change the 2.4 Gb/s signal overhead
bytes, in the first column of the STM-1. The Transmitter OVHD (overhead) key is used to scroll
through the Regenerator Section (RS) and Multiplexer Section (MS) overhead bytes. The top line
of each display identifies the designated SDH overhead byte. The bottom line is used to either
PASS or SET (change) the value. When the cursor is on PASS the byte is hidden. When the
cursor is moved to SET the byte value is displayed and the Enter key LED starts to flash. Use the
arrow keys to move the cursor, and the INC and DEC keys to change values. Pressing the Enter
key or the overhead key will store the value.
Bytes D4 through D12 are passed or set as a group. Each can be individually changed, using the
INC and DEC keys, but pressing the Enter key to SET any one of them will set all of them.
Passing any one will pass them all.
For the path overhead, C2 byte is added at TX (Path Signal Label C2)) - Identifies High Order
Path Label Unequipped and High Order Path Label Mismatch. C2 byte can be set to any value
from 0x00 to 0xFF.
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Select the EDIT command from the MS APS menu to access and change the Automatic
Protection Switching bytes illustrated on the right side of the figure. Position the cursor over the
word EDIT, press the Enter key and the APS menu in will be displayed. Use the arrow, INC,
DEC, and ENTER keys to select, change, and store values. Press the OVHD key to return to the
MS APS menu.
Ability to edit J0 Multi-Byte Trace
J0 Trace Generation (TX); Capture & Display (RX)
J0 Trace provides a capability to uniquely identify each of the multiple channels being carried in a
Dense Wave Division Multiplexer (DWDM) system, providing an end-to-end continuity check.
Since only the SONET framing byte plus J0 are in the unscrambled overhead of the SONET
signal, it is possible to extract for display the J0 trace to confirm channel ID.
ST2400A ability to generate unique J0 traces allows test signals to be easily identified, or allows
test signals to simulate network-element generated traffic without Trace Identifier Mismatch
(TIM) alarm being generated. ST2400A ability to display received J0 trace allows users to verify
continuity and correct routing of individual channels within multi-channel DWDM system.
ITU-T has established a standard for 16-byte J0 trace. GR-253 has no multi-byte J0 standard, but
J0 Trace is listed as an open issue in most recent List Report (GR-253-ILR, Issue 2B, Dec 97).
Some vendors are promoting 64-byte trace matching SONET J1 trace standard in GR-253CORE.
ST2400A ability to generate non-standard-compliant 16-byte and 64-byte traces allows
manufacturers to test network element response in presence of invalid trace (for example, 16-byte
without valid frame start marker or with incorrect CRC; 64-byte without <CR><LF> termination).
J0 Trace Generation (TX)
When single-byte SET selected, user may set the value of J0 byte between 0 and 255. Factory
default is 01.
When 16-byte SET selected, the first byte is set to frame start marker containing CRC-7
calculated over the 15 remaining bytes per ITU-T G.707 section 9.2.2.2. User is able to view/edit
the CRC and the ASCII contents of the remaining 15-bytes. Factory default is valid frame start
marker followed by “Tek ST2400A<4 NULLs>”. 16-byte trace value is saved in non-volatile
memory and restored on power-up (to eliminate need for users to always go through a
cumbersome process to set it up.
When 64-byte SET selected, user is able to set the J0 trace per the requirements of GR-253CORE for J1 traces (Issue 2, Dec 1995, section 6.2.3.2.3.A, STS Path Trace). User is able to set
all 64 bytes to any hex value from 00-FF. If the user enters less than 62 characters, the ST-2400A
shall pad the remainder with NULL characters. A <CR> and a <LF> is added to the end of the
message, creating the 64-byte trace message. Factory default 64-byte trace message is “Tek
ST2400A<51 nulls><CR><LF>”. 64-byte trace value is saved in non-volatile memory and
restored on power-up.
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J0 Generation Front Panel Implementation
Allow user to PASS J0 through, SET it to single byte hex value, set it to 16Byte value, or set it to
64Byte value as shown:
SECT TRACE J0
<PASS> SET nn EDIT
When PASS is selected, and TX is in EXT mode, J0 in received added tributary is inserted in J0 of
output 2.5 Gb/s signal.
When PASS is selected and TX is in THRU mode, J0 in received 2.5 Gb/s signal is retransmitted
in J0 of output 2.5 Gb/s signal.
When PASS is selected and TX is in INT mode, J0 is set to single byte 01.
When “SET nn” is selected, nn should display currently selected single byte J0 as two hex digits.
User may set single byte J0 to any value in range 0 - 255 (00 - FF hex).
When “EDIT” is selected and ENTER is pressed, user is able to select between 16-byte ITU-
formatted trace, and 64-byte trace as shown below:
J0 TRACE SELECTION
<16 BYTE> 64 BYTE
When 16-byte trace is selected, 15 editable bytes of 16-byte trace are set to first 15 bytes of trace
in memory. If 16-byte trace was most recently used, previous trace is restored. If 64-byte trace
was most recently used, these 15 bytes are set to first 15 bytes of previously used 64-byte trace.
Correct frame start marker is computed and displayed in hex in “nn” portion of CRC-nn.
Factory default trace is “Tek ST2400A<4 NULLs>”.
When CLR is selected, 15 editable bytes of 16-byte trace is cleared to null (hex 00), and correct
frame start marker is computed and displayed in hex in “nn” portion of CRC-nn.
When trace characters are selected, left arrow, right arrow, INC, DEC, and ENTER are used to
navigate trace and edit characters. Full set of upper case, lower case, digits, and punctuation is
selectable. The hexadecimal equivalent of each character selected on the second row will be
updated in the “HEX=” field on the first row, as shown below.
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If the character being edited on the second row is less than 0x20 hex or greater than 0x7F hex,
the character will be displayed as a filled in box in the center of the field, the correct value will still
be displayed in the “HEX=” field.
When 64-byte trace is selected, 62 editable bytes of 64-byte trace are set to bytes stored in 64byte trace memory. Last two bytes are set to <CR><LF>. Factory default trace is “Tek
When CLR is selected, 62 editable bytes of 64-byte trace are cleared to nulls (hex 00), and
<CR><LF> is placed in last two characters.
When trace characters are selected, left arrow, right arrow, INC, DEC, and ENTER are used to
navigate trace and edit characters. If trace contains non-printable ASCII characters, those
characters are displayed as a filled in box.
16 BYTE <EDIT> CLR HEX=54
TEK ST2400A CRC=F4
When cursor is in right-most character position and right arrow key is pressed, trace is shifted left
so character and cursor – previously in right-most character position – now appear in left-most
character position, with 21 following characters displayed in remaining positions. As shown
below, arrow indicator is displayed in left-most and/or right-most display position when preceding
or following trace characters are available to be displayed by scrolling left or right:
ßß 64 BYTE <EDIT> CLR HEX=54
àà
ST2400A
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J0, J1 Trace Capture and Display (RX)
ST-2400A is able to capture J0 and J1 trace on a sampled basis for display. User is able to select
the expected trace length / type as single-byte, 16-byte, or 64-byte. When trace display is
selected, J0 trace is sampled and display updated at least four times per second.
16-byte trace selection shall expect 16-byte trace matching format specified in G.707 / G.831.
Trace is displayed either as 15-byte ASCII string, or as hex value of frame start marker followed
by 15-byte ASCII string. ST-2400A must recognize frame start marker and display 15-ASCII
characters in sequence, assuming identical 16-byte trace is being repetitively received.
No CRC error detection capability is provided in 16-byte trace mode.
64-byte trace selection expects 64-byte trace matching format specified for STS Path Trace in
GR-253-CORE (as described above for TX). Trace is displayed as 64 byte ASCII string (with
<CR><LF> indicated as their Hexadecimal values).
No Trace Identifier Mismatch (TIM) detection is provided in single-byte, 16-byte or 64-byte trace
mode.
J0, J1 Trace Capture and Display Front Panel Implementation (RX)
ST2400A displays single byte J0 and J1, as shown below:
RX TOH A1 A2 J0 J1
F6 28 01 00
If multi-byte trace is received, J0 and J1 can be expected to change frequently, when single byte
display is selected.
The J0 and J1 trace selection menus are the last menus in the queue of RX overhead menus. User
is able to select between display of 16-byte or 64-byte trace, as follows:
J0 TRACE SELECTION
<16 BYTE> 64 BYTE
J1 TRACE SELECTION
<16 BYTE> 64 BYTE
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When 16-Byte is selected (as shown above), frame start marker (if found, based on detection of
character with MSB set) is displayed in hex, along with 15-byte ASCII trace. Non-printable
characters are displayed as boxes (). If a frame start marker is found, the trace will be aligned
and 16 captured bytes are displayed in captured order, as follows:
The left and right arrow keys can be used to scroll forward / backward through the 16 byte trace
and the CRC, the “HEX=” will be properly updated.
When 64-Byte is selected (as shown below), first 22 characters following <CR><LF> is displayed
as shown. Non-printable characters is displayed as boxes (). If no<CR><LF> can be found,
captured 64 bytes are displayed in captured order with no error indication. NOTE: Subsequent
display updates will likely cause frequent trace content changes if no valid trace containing CR /
LF can be found.
16 BYTE <EDIT> CLR HEX=54
TEK ST2400A CRC=F4
ßß 64 BYTE <EDIT> CLR HEX=54
àà
TEK ST2400A
User is able to use left and right arrow keys to scroll forward / backward through 64-byte trace.
NOTE: At the end of a valid 64byte trace, in the 63rd and 64th positions the <CR> and <LF> will
be represented in the “HEX=” field as 0D and 0A respectively.
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Ability to edit M1 Byte
MS-REI M1
<PASS> SET 00
Figure 3-15. Transmitter Overhead (OVHD button) (SDH)
The Transmitter overhead byte menus can be used to pass or change the 2.4 Gb/s signal overhead
bytes, in the first column of the STM-1. The Transmitter OVHD (overhead) button, on the lower
left side of the ST2400A front panel, is used to scroll through the Regenerator Section (RS) and
Multiplexer Section (MS) overhead bytes. The top line of each display identifies the designated
SDH overhead byte. The bottom line is used to either PASS or SET (change) the value. When the
cursor is on PASS, the byte is hidden. When the cursor is moved to SET the byte value is
displayed and the Enter key LED starts to flash. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor, and the
INC and DEC keys to change values. Pressing the Enter key or the overhead key will store the
value. The value of the editable M1 byte can range from 00 to FF.
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Error Generation Menus (SDH)
SELECTED CHAN BER ( 1,1)
<OFF> 1.0E-3 CHAN 1
INJECT XX ERRORS 2.5S
<OFF> ENABLE WAIT 6.0S
SINGLE ERROR INJ.
B1 B2 B3 MS-REI TSE
B1 ERROR RATE INJECT
<OFF> n.mE-x
B2 ERROR RATE INJECT
<OFF> n.mE-x
B3 ERROR RATE INJECT
<OFF> n.mE-x
ERROR
Key
MS-REI INJECT
<OFF> n/FRAME x.xSEC
TSE ERROR RATE INJECT
1.OE-3 MAX
RANDOM BER INJECT
<OFF> n.mE-x
MS-REI INJECT
<OFF> n/FRAME CONT
Figure 3-16. Transmitter Error Generation (SDH)
Pressing the Transmitter ERROR key will scroll through the main menus shown. The arrow keys
are used to move the cursor when selecting menu items. The INC and DEC keys are used to
change values. The ENTER key is used to execute the function. Enabling any error will disable all
other active errors.
The first menu, SINGLE ERROR INJ, is used to inject one error each time the Enter key is
pressed. Use the arrow keys to positioning the cursor over the B1, B2, B3, MS-REI, TSE and
press the ENTER key to generate that error.
The error key is pressed again to obtain the B1, B2 or B3 ERROR RATE INJECT menu.
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to n.mEx and the INC and DEC keys to set the error rate.
Pressing the Enter key will inject the B1 or B2 error at that rate, continuously. The B1 rate is
inserted as a negative exponent from 2.5E-5 to 0.1E-9. The B2 rate is inserted as a negative
exponent from 1.0E-3 to 0.1E-9. The maximum B3 rate is 1.0E-4. The Max. rate for Payload Bit
Error Injection is 1.0E-3. An error rate of 1.0E-6 would equate to the decimal number derived
from sending one errored bit in a million bits. In other words, one divided by one million would
equal 0.000001 or 1.0E-6 decimal.
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The MS-REI INJECT menu has three functions:
• A number of MS-REI errors can be injected into one frame. The ERROR key is used to
select the menu, and the arrow keys are used to position the cursor over the n/FRAME (n per
frame) field. The number of MS-REI errors per frame can be set from 1 to 255 using the INC
and DEC keys. Pressing the Enter key while this field is selected will insert that number into a
single frame.
• Move the cursor to x.xSEC and use the INC and DEC keys to set the period from 0.1 to 9.9
seconds. Pressing the ENTER key when the cursor is in the x.xSEC position will inject the
number of MS-REI errors (n/FRAME) for the period (x.xSEC), effecting multiple frames. For
example, one MS-REI per frame could be injected for 9.9 seconds. An asterisk and the word
ACTIVE will be displayed for the duration of the MS-REI injection.
• Moving the cursor under the letter s in x.xSec or pressing the INC key when the period is set
to 9.9 seconds will access the CONT (continuous) command, shown on the lower right side of
the figure. Positioning the cursor over CONT and pressing the Enter key will insert the
number of MS-REI (n/FRAMES), continuously. An asterisk and the word ACTIVE will be
displayed indicating that the error is being injected. Use the right arrow key to move the
cursor to OFF and press ENTER. The asterisk and the word ACTIVE will no longer be
displayed, indicating the error injection is off.
The RANDOM BER (Bit-Error-Rate) INJECT main menu is used to set the rate to a number
from 1.0E-3 to 0.1E-9. Pressing the Enter key will inject errors at that rate on different STM-16
channels, selected at random.
The Selected Channel BER (Bit Error Rate) main menu is used to set the rate to a negative
exponent from 1.0E-3 to 0.1E-9 for the CHAN (channel) selected. Positioning the cursor over the
selected channel (CHAN cc) in the lower right field and use the INC and DEC keys to select the
STM-1 channel number.
The INJECT XX ERROR menu, permits recurring error conditions to be set. Position the cursor
under the XX and use the INC key to select the error type. The INJECT period (on time) is
located in the top right field, 2.5S in this case. It can be set from 0.1 to 9.9 seconds. The WAIT
period (off time) is in the lower right field, 6.0S in this case. It can be set from 1.0 to 30.0
seconds. The rates are set in each individual menu, B1, B2, B3, MS-REI, RANDOM BER, and
CHANxx BER. An asterisk (*) will switch between the wait and inject states, indicating which is
active. Only one error condition can be activated at any one time.
NOTE: Bit Error Rates are inserted as a negative exponent. An error rate of 1.0E-6 would equate
to the decimal number derived from sending one errored bit in a million bits. In other words, one
divided by one million would equal 0.000001 or 1.0E-6 decimal.
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B2 or B3 Error Inject (Single, All channels simultaneously)
This menu choice is available under the ERROR button on the front panel (TX side).
The user of this test unit can inject a single B1 or B2 error (one B1 or B2 error in fixed channel of
2.4 Gbit/s payload), or the user an inject B1 or B2 errors simultaneously in all channels of
2.4 Gbit/s payload. B2 error rates may be generated over the range 1.0E-3 to 0.1E-9.
SINGLE ERROR INJECT
B1 <B2> B3 MS-REI TSE
B2 ERROR RATE INJECT
<OFF> 1.0E-5
B3 ERROR RATE INJECT
<OFF> 1.0E-4 MAX.
The following are contained in one menu.
INJECT B2 ERRORS 2.5 s
<OFF> ENABLE WAIT 1.0 s
INJECT B3 ERRORS 2.5 s
<OFF> ENABLE WAIT 1.0 s
INJECT TSE 2.5 s
<OFF> ENABLE WAIT 1.0 s
Figure 3-17. Transmitter Error Generation (ERROR button) (SDH)
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Pressing the Transmitter ERROR key on the lower left side of the ST2400A front panel will scroll
through the available menus. The arrow keys are used to move the cursor when selecting menu
items. The INC and DEC keys are used to change values. The ENTER key is used to execute
the function. Enabling any error will disable all other active errors.
The SINGLE ERROR INJ menu, is used to inject one error each time the Enter key is pressed.
Use the INC key to position the cursor over the B1, B2, FEBE-L, BIT, or CH (Channel), and
press the ENTER key to generate that error. When the cursor is positioned over B1, press the
INC key again to change to the B2 byte.
The next menu permits injecting a single B2 error into all channels.
Press the ERROR key to move to the next menu, B2 ERROR RATE INJECT. Use the arrow
keys to move the cursor to 1.0E-5 and the INC and DEC keys to set the error rate. Pressing the
Enter key will inject the B2 error at that rate, continuously.
Inject Random BER on one Selectable Channel
This menu choice is available under the ERROR button on the front panel (TX side).
The user of this test unit can inject a random bit error rate on one selectable channel.
SELECTED CHAN BER ( 1,1)
<OFF> 1.0E-3 CHAN 1
Figure 3-18. Random BER on one Selectable Channel (ERROR button) (SDH)
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Receiver Menus and Displays
Error Measurements (SDH), Receiver
Press ENTER key again and again to cycle through the choices.
RS-B1 Measurement
RS ES = 0 BER = 1.0e-04
B1 SES = 0 TOT = 0
The Enter key will flash while at the menu above. Pressing the Enter key permits access to the
following sub-menus.
RS EB = 0 CSES 0
B1 BBE = 0
RS BBER ESR = 0.0E-00
B1 0.00E-00 SESR = 0.0E-00
RS AEB = 0 AES = 0
B1 ABBE = 0 ASES = 0
RS UAS = 0
B1 UR = 0.0E-00
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MS-B2 Measurement
MS ES = 0 BER = 1.0e-04
B2 SES = 0 TOT = 0
The Enter key will flash while at the menu above. Pressing the Enter key permits access to the
following sub-menus.
MS EB = 0 CSES 0
B2 BBE = 0
MS BBER ESR = 0.0E-00
B2 0.00E-00 SESR = 0.0E-00
MS AEB = 0 AES = 0
B2 ABBE = 0 ASES = 0
MS UAS = 0
B2 UR = 0.0E-00
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HP-B3 Measurement
The Enter key will flash while at the menu above. Pressing the Enter key permits access to the
HP ES = 0 BER = 1.0e-04
B3 SES = 0 TOT = 0
following sub-menus.
HP EB = 0 CSES 0
B3 BBE = 0
HP BBER ESR = 0.0E-00
B3 0.00E-00 SESR = 0.0E-00
HP AEB = 0 AES = 0
B3 ABBE = 0 ASES = 0
HP UAS = 0
B3 UR = 0.0E-00
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MS-REI Measurement
MS ES = 0 BER = 1.0e-04
REI SES = 0 TOT = 0
The Enter key will flash while at the menu above. Pressing the Enter key permits access to the
following sub-menus.
MS EB = 0 CSES 0
REI BBE = 0
MS BBER ESR = 0.0E-00
REI 0.00E-00 SESR = 0.0E-00
MS AEB = 0 AES = 0
REI ABBE = 0 ASES = 0
MS UAS = 0
REI UR = 0.0E-00
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HP-REI Measurement
The Enter key will flash while at the menu above. Pressing the Enter key permits access to the
HP ES = 0 BER = 1.0e-04
REI SES = 0 TOT = 0
following sub-menus.
HP EB 0 CSES= 0
REI BBE 0
HP BBER ESR = 0.0E-00
REI 0.00E-00 SESR = 0.0E-00
HP AEB = 0 AES = 0
REI ABBE = 0 ASES = 0
HP UAS = 0
REI UR = 0.0E-00
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TSE Measurement
TSE ES = 0 BER = 1.0e-04
SES = 0 TOT = 0
The Enter key will flash while at the menu above. Pressing the Enter key permits access to the
following sub-menus.
TSE EB 0 CSES= 0
BBE 0
TSE BBER ESR = 0.0E-00
0.00E-00 SESR = 0.0E-00
TSE AEB = 0 AES = 0
ABBE = 0 ASES = 0
TSE UAS = 0
UR = 0.0E-00
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Totals
The ERROR key on the Receiver side of the front panel is used to scroll through the LCD
displays on the left side. The Enter key on the right side of the LCD display is used to access a set
of submenus for each of the first three main menus—RS-B1, MS-B2, HP-B3, MS-REI,
HP-REI, and TSE Measurement. Errors that were detected on the 2.4 Gb/s SDH signal are
displayed in the RS-B1, MS-B2, and HP-B3, MS-REI, HP-REI, and TSE error summary menus.
These errors are totaled in the fourth menu. The last menu on the lower left will display the
elapsed test time in: days, hours, minutes, and seconds. Each press of the error key will cycle to
the next error display in a continuous loop, until some other key is pressed.
RS-B1 MS-B2 HP-B3
0 0 0
MS-REI HP-REI TSE
0 0 0
ELAPSED TIME
D HH:MM:SS
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Error Measurement Details
• Error Reporting - In both SONET and SDH mode, the ST2400A will provide Total Errors,
Errored Seconds (ES), bit error rate (BER) and Severely Errored Seconds (SES). for B1, B2,
B3, FEBE-L (MS-REI), FEBE-P (HP-REI) and Payload Bit (TSE) errors. In SDH mode, the
ST2400A will provide Errored Blocks (EB) and Background Block Errors (BBE) for G.826
error analysis measurement. In SDH mode, the ST2400A will properly detect and count
Consecutively Severely Errored Seconds (CSES) per G.826. In SONET mode, Severely
Errored Seconds (SES) will be counted based on SES criteria in GR-253-CORE.
Consecutively Severely Errored Seconds will be measured for B1, B2, B3 and MS-REI
errors, and displayed in SDH mode only.
• In SDH mode, all overhead, alarms, failures, and errors are displayed or printed in ITU-T
terminology (for example, FEBE is REI, FERF is RDI, etc.).
• The RS-B1, MS-B2, HP-B3, MS-REI, HP-REI and TSE summary menus include: the EB
(Errored Blocks) which is the error count; the BBE (Background Block Errors); the ES
(Errored Seconds); and the SES (Severely Errored Seconds). These measurements conform
to the ITU G.826 standard.
• The submenu BBER (Background Block Error Ratio); ESR (Errored Seconds Ratio); and
SESR (Severely Errored Seconds Ratio) conforms to the ITU G.826 standard.
• The submenu AEB, ABBE, AES, and ASES, are the Errored Blocks; Background Block
Errors; Errored Seconds; and Severely Errored Seconds counted during Available time—
conforming to the ITU M.2101 standard.
• The menu UAS (Unavailable Seconds) count and UASR (Unavailable Seconds Ratio)
conform to the ITU G.827 standard.
G.826 and M.2101 Measurements in SDH Mode
In SDH mode, the following measurements are calculated for each of the B1, B2, and MS-REI
error types:
TOT (Total Errors) Total number of errors detected since testing was started (or restarted).
BER (Bit Error Ratio) Ratio of number of errors detected to the number of bits monitored for
errors since testing was started (or restarted). (Computed only for B1, B2 errors; Not computed
for MS-REI errors.). HP-REI ES can occur with HP-RDI.
ES (Errored Seconds) Number of seconds since testing was started (or restarted) in which one
or more errors were detected. B3 ES can occur with LOP or Path AIS.
SES (Severely Errored Seconds) Number of seconds since testing was started (or restarted)
in which the number of detected errors exceeded the severely errored second threshold or in
which a relevant defect was detected. Relevant defects are: LOS (all SES), LOF (all SES), MSAIS (B2 and MS-REI SES only), and MS-RDI (MS-REI SES only). SES threshold is currently
set to 30% of the blocks (SDH frames) per second for B1, B2, and MS-REI errors. (Thresholds
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follow G.826 recommendation, but do not conform to draft new recommendation G.epmrs, “Error
Performance Events for SDH Multiplex and Regenerator Sections”, which recommend 30%
threshold for B1 errors, but 15% threshold for B2 and MS-REI errors.)
CSES (Consecutive Severely Errored Seconds) Count of Consecutive Severely Errored
Second periods. A CSES period is defined as a period of more than 2, but less than 10,
consecutive SES.
EB (Errored Blocks) The number of SDH frames in which one or more errors of the selected
type were detected since testing was started (or restarted). SDH frames occur at a rate of 8000
per second. Per ITU-T G.826, Errored Blocks should count one EB for each frame in which one
or more errors are detected, but may count the total number of errors detected per frame (see
G.826 C.1.5). The ST-2400 and ST-2400A count EBs as the total number of errors detected.
BBE (Background Block Errors) The number of errored blocks not occurring during SES or
Unavailable time.
BBER (Background Block Error Ratio) The ratio of Background Block Errors (BBE) to
total blocks in available time since testing was started (or restarted). The count of total blocks
excludes all blocks during SESs.
ESR (Errored Second Ratio) The ratio of Errored Seconds (ES) to total seconds in available
time since testing was started (or restarted).
SESR (Severely Errored Second Ratio) The ratio of Severely Errored Seconds (SES) to total
seconds in available time since testing was started (or restarted).
AEB (Available Errored Blocks) Number of Errored Blocks (EB) counted during available
time.
ABBE (Available Background Block Errors) Number of Background Block Errors (BBE)
counted during available time.
AES (Available Errored Seconds) Number of Errored Seconds (ES) counted during available
time.
ASES (Available Severely Errored Seconds) Number of Severely Errored Seconds (SES)
counted during available time.
UAS (Unavailable Seconds) The number of seconds during which error performance was such
that the received signal was deemed to be unavailable (see definition of available and unavailable
time below).
UR (Unavailable Seconds Ratio) The ratio of unavailable seconds to total time since testing
was started (or restarted).
Definition of Available and Unavailable Time (per G.826) Received signal becomes
unavailable when 10 consecutive severely errored seconds are detected. The 10 consecutive SES
required to enter the unavailable state are considered unavailable seconds. The signal remains in
the unavailable state until 10 consecutive non-severely errored seconds are detected. The 10
consecutive non-severely errored seconds are considered part of the available time.
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Overhead Displays (SDH), Receiver
RX OH A1 A2 J0 J1
00 00 00 00
RX OH B1 E2 F1 B3
00 00 00 00
OVHD
Key
RX OH D1 D2 D3 C2
00 00 00 00
RX OH H1 H2 H3 G1
00 00 00 00
RX OH B2 K1 K2 F2
00 00 00 00
RX OH D4 D5 D6 H4
00 00 00 00
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RX OH D7 D8 D9 Z3
00 00 00 00
RX OH D10 D11 D12 Z4
00 00 00 00
RX OH S1 MSG Z2 E2 N1
00 **** 00 00 00
APS **** 1+1 RQ- 0 SW- 0
0 No Request
LOS DURATION = 2422ms
LOF DURATION = 2428ms
JO TRACE SELECTION
<16 BYTE> 64 BYTE
J1 TRACE SELECTION
<16 BYTE> 64 BYTE
Figure 3-19. Receiver Overhead LCD Displays
The ten displays are RX OH SDH overhead bytes in the first column of the first STM-1 frame.
They can be displayed by pressing the OVHD key on the Receiver panel. Each time the key is
pressed the next group of overhead bytes will be displayed in a continuous loop, until some other
key is pressed.
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There are nine displays of four bytes each. The ninth display provides the ASCII synchronization
messages, the tenth display is the APS message, the eleventh display shows the amount of time, in
microseconds, of the Loss of Signal (LOS) and Loss of Frame (LOF), and the twelve and
thirteenth displays permit J0 and J1 trace selection menus with selection of 16 byte or 64 byte
trace.
B3 path trace capability adds the following bytes: J1; B3; C2; G1; F2; H4; F3; K3; and, N1. These
overhead bytes are only displayed with the B3 path trace capability.
ASCII Synchronization Messages—S1 byte
For convenience both the SONET and SDH modes are compared below. The S1 byte is in
hexadecimal. The unused SONET values are left blank. The unknown SDH value is marked with
three question marks and unused codes are marked RES (reserved).
S1 Byte SONET SDH S1 Byte SONET SDH
00 STU ??? 08 812L
01 PRS RES 09 RES
02 811 0A ST3 RES
03 RES 0B SETS
04 812T 0C SMC RES
05 RES 0D RES
06 RES 0E RES RES
07 ST2 RES 0F DUS DNU
S1 Byte/ SSM - ST2400A includes S1 byte changes as events which can initiate print-on-event.
When Synchronization Status Message (SSM) in S1 byte changes, a time-stamped report of SSM
can be printed indicating new SSM contents.
SSM byte changes are decoded in clear text per G.707 (SDH) and GR-253 (SONET).
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Automatic Protection Switching (APS)
From the top line: The direction can be UNI (unidirectional), BI (bi-directional), REI (Remote Error
Indication), AIS (Alarm Indication Signal), or four asterisks (****) indicating none of the four line
types. The Protection can either be 1+1 (one-to-one) or 1:N (several unallocated lines specified by
the number N). The Request Line (the line requesting to be switched) and the Switch Line (the line
that the Request Line wants to switch to) can be any decimal number from 0 to 15.
Request Line
Protection
Direction
APS **** 1+1 RQ- 0 SW- 0
0 No Request
Figure 3-20. Automatic Protection Switching (APS)
Switch Line
Message
The bottom line of the APS will display one of sixteen possible messages:
0 No Request 8 Manual Switch
1 Do Not Revert 9 (Not used)
2 Reverse Request 10 SD-Lo Priority
3 (Not used) 11 SD-Hi Priority
4 Exercise 12 SF-Lo Priority
5 (Not used) 13 SF-Hi Priority
6 Wait To Restore 14 Forced Switch
7 (Not used) 15 Lockout Protect
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Receiver Tributary Select (SDH)
The TRIB key is used to select which tributary will be dropped out of the 2.4 Gb/s (STM-16)
signal. One of sixteen 155 Mb/s (STM-1) tributaries or one of four 622 Mb/s (STM-4) tributaries
can be selected using the front panel increment and decrement keys. This display depends on
which drop was selected in the RX DROP SELECT or SDH QUICK SETUP menu—off, 155, or
622. The two possible SDH menus are shown below.
OR
155 Mb/S RX DROP TRIB
STM-1 #nn
622 Mb/s RX DROP TRIB
STM-4 #n
Figure 3-21. Receiver Tributary Select Menus
• The first menu is the SDH 155 Mb/s tributary select menu used to select 1 of 16 tributaries.
• The second menu is the SDH 622 Mb/s tributary select menu used to select 1 of 4 tributaries.
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Receiver Tributary - RX Channel Selection (SDH)
The Receiver side TRIBUTARY key is also used to select the Mapping and Structure of the RX
Channel Selection. When a valid signal is present, the menu below will auto-detect the proper
mapping and first valid channel. The mapping and channel will be displayed in the appropriate
column. If several types of mapping are present, the user can select any valid mapping present in
the signal. The menu will only display mapping and channels that are valid.
When using remote commands to set up mapping and channels, it is possible to select an invalid
mapping or channel. Care must be taken to match the receiver mappings and channels to the ones
available from the ST2400A receiver. If an invalid mapping is detected, a menu will flash on the
LCD screen of the test unit. When a valid mapping is detected, the invalid mapping menu will
disappear.
RX CHANNEL SELECTION
VC-4C CHANNEL < 1 >
The number of channels available for selection are auto-detected.
STM-0 - Selection of up to 48 channels (RX only)
VC-4 - Selection of up to 16-channels.
VC-16c -- Selection of 1 channel.
VC-4c -- Selection of 4 channels.
RX VC4-4C TEST PATTERN
FIXED 00 *PRBS <23O181>*
PRBS 31 per ITU-T O.151 and 31 Inverted per ITU-T O.181
Pointers Information from Receiver Tributary key (SDH)
Keep track of all pointer movements during a test period. Pointer measurements can be found
among the menus that can accessed by pressing the TRIB key on the RX side of the ST2400A
test unit. This is a Read-only screen.
RX PJR +PJ -PJ NDF
SPE: 88 5461 3919 799
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Receiver Drop Select
Figure 3-22. Receiver Drop Select Menu
Press the Receiver DROP SELECT key to access the menu shown in the figure above. Use the
arrow and Enter keys to select one of the three choices. OFF will drop a 155 Mb/s electrical
signal to the CMI connector and disable the optical drop. The 155 Mb/s (STM-1) optical drop or
the 622 Mb/s (STM-4) optical drop can be selected by choosing either the 155 or 622,
respectively. The 155 or 622 LED on the Receiver section of the front panel will indicate which
drop is selected—both are off when the 155 CMI is selected. This menu is used with the
Receiver Tributary Select menus.
Before activating the 2.4 Gb/s LASER, its output must be connected to a circuit. Always replace
the screw caps when the optical outputs are not in use.
RX DROP SELECT
<OFF> 155 622
WARNING! WARNING!
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Specifications, SDH
Temperature Ranges
Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Centigrade
Storage Temperature: -20 to 60 degrees Centigrade
ST-2400A shall operate over temperature range 0 to 31 °C with relative humidity ≤ 80% non-
condensing and up to 40 °C with a relative humidity ≤ 50% non-condensing.
ST-2400A should operate following storage at temperatures ranging from -20 to 60 °C with
relative humidity ≤ 90% non-condensing.
Dimensions and Weight
Approximately 4.5” (11.6 cm) H x 14.5” (37.2 cm) W x 17.5” (44.9 cm) D
The weight is 25 pounds (11.4 kilograms) maximum.
Power
Voltage Requirements: auto-ranging 110 (90 to 135) VAC or
220 (180 to 270) VAC, 47-63 Hz
Power Consumption: 250 watts maximum
Fuses
The AC power module is located in the lower left-hand corner of the rear panel. It has a
removable fuse panel that can be opened with a small flat blade screw driver after the AC Line
Cord has been unplugged. The AC power supply automatically detects and switches to accept
either 115 (90 to 130 VAC or 230 (180 to 250) VAC inputs. A 5AT fuse is used with either AC
source voltage.
Year 2000 Compliant
The ST2400A may need minor manual intervention to continue functioning after the Year 2000
cross-over, for example, resetting the date. The ST2400A will not corrupt data, lose stored setups
or lose functionality such as the ability to trigger, capture and manipulated data as a result of
rollover event before a fix is implemented. Incorrect date generation, storing, recording, storing or
processing may occur after rollover until the user implements the recommended fix, for example,
resetting the date.
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Specifications, SDH
Safety Certification Compliance
Temperature (operating) 0°C to +40°C
Altitude (maximum operating) 2000 meters
Equipment Type Test and Measuring
Safety Class Class I (as defined in IEC 1010-1, Annex H) -
Overvoltage Category Overvoltage Category II (as defined in IEC 1010-1,
Pollution Degree Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 1010-1).
Product Compliance Approval
Category Standard
EC Declaration of Conformity - Compliance was demonstrated to the following
Category Standard
grounded product
Annex J)
Note - Rated for indoor use only.
specification as listed in the Official Journal of the
European Communities:
Safety Standards
Category Standard
Low Voltage
Underwriters Laboratory
Approval
Canadian Certification
EC Council Directive 89/336/EC
AS/NZS 2064, Australian emission standard for
Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Equipment
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
EN61010-1/A1 - Safety Requirements for Electrical
Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory
Use.
UL 1244 - Electrical and Electronic Measuring and
Testing Equipment
CAN/CSA-22.2 No. 231 - Safety Requirements for
Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and
Laboratory Use
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Transmitter (Generator) Specifications
155 Mb/s External Add Modes
These modes are valid when generating output 2.488 Gb/s signal from externally added 155 Mb/s
optical or electrical (CMI) inputs. 2.488 Gb/s output signal timing is derived from externally added
155 Mb/s input so no pointer adjustments are required or generated.
155 All (Replicate) Mode
Data: 2.488 Gb/s output is made from 16 copies of the user-selected incoming 155 Mb/s optical or
electrical data.
155 Single Channel Mode
Data: 2.488 Gb/s output is made from 1 copy of the selected incoming 155 Mb/s optical or
electrical data in a user selected channel. The remaining 15 channels are filled with unequipped
VC4-structured STM-1s bulk-filled with the user-selected test pattern (all-zeros, PN23, or
inverted PN23 [ITU-T O.181 test pattern] ).
Specifications, SDH
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Specifications, SDH
622 Mb/s External Add Modes
These modes are valid when generating output 2.488 Gb/s signal from externally added 622 Mb/s
optical input. 2.488 Gb/s output signal timing is derived from externally added 622 Mb/s input so
no pointer adjustments are required or generated.
622 All (Replicate) Mode
Data: 2.488 Gb/s output is made from 4 copies of the 622 Mb/s incoming data.
622 Single Channel Mode
Data: 2.488 Gb/s output is made from 1 copy of the incoming 622 Mb/s data in a user selected
channel. The remaining 3 STM-4 channels are each filled with 4 copies of an unequipped VC4structured STM-1 bulk-filled with the user-selected test pattern (all-zeros, PN23, inverted PN23
[ITU-T O.181 test pattern], PN31, or inverted PN31).
Internal Mode
This mode requires no external test equipment to generate a valid 2.488 Gb/s output.
• Data: 2.488 Gb/s output is made with 16 channels of unequipped VC4-structured
STM-1s bulk-filled with the user-selected test pattern (all-zeros, PN23, inverted PN23
[ITU-T O.181 test pattern], PN31, or inverted PN31).
• Default Overhead: A1 and A2 are set to (hexadecimal) F6H and 28H, respectively;
the J0 byte is set to 1; 15 Z0 bytes and 32 National Use bytes (formerly C1 bytes) are
numbered from 2 to 48; H1 is set to 6AH and H2 is set to 0AH in a SDH network;
B1 contains B1 BIP and B2 contains B2 BIP; all other overhead bytes are equal 00H.
• Timing: Output data timing in internal mode may be derived from one of the following
three sources:
• Internal 155.52 MHz ± 20ppm crystal oscillator
• Externally applied 1.544 Mb/s BITS clock (input on rear-panel)
• Externally applied 2.048 MHz or 2.048 Mb/s SETS clock (front panel input)
THRU (Through) Mode
This mode is only usable when the receiver is framed to a valid 2.488 Gb/s SDH/SONET signal.
• Data: 2.488 Gb/s output is copied from the incoming 2.488 Gb/s signal
• Default Overhead: Copied from the incoming 2.488 Gb/s signal except B1 BIP-8 and
B2 BIP-24 x 16 are recomputed before re-transmission.
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