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TSP Edge

User’s Manual

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Note

This manual covers Model TSP-EDGE-01, hardware modules TSP-DT1E1-01, TSP-8PFXO-01, TSP8POTS-01 and software modules TSP-PRI, TSP-2PRI, TSP-ATS.

Trademarks

Teltone is a registered trademark of Teltone Corporation. TSP is a trademark of Teltone Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Teltone Corporation Bothell, Washington, USA Customer Service: 425-951-3388 Technical Support: 425-951-3390 Fax: 425-487-2288 Email: [email protected] Website: www.teltone.com

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Table of Contents

Overview..............................................................................................................1

Standard Features.....................................................................................1

Typical Applications................................................................................2

End-to-End Calls ..............................................................................2

Call Originate and Call Terminate....................................................4

Bulk Call Generation ........................................................................5

Installation Tests...............................................................................5

Telephony Interfaces................................................................................5

Digital Interface Modules .................................................................6

Analog Interface Modules ................................................................7

Advanced Software Modules...................................................................8

TSP-PRI............................................................................................8

TSP-2PRI..........................................................................................9

TSP-ATS...........................................................................................9

License Codes ..........................................................................................9

Setup ....................................................................................................................9

System Requirements...............................................................................9

Power ................................................................................................9

PC .....................................................................................................10

Checking Your Edge Package .................................................................10

Optional Hardware............................................................................10

Optional Software Modules..............................................................11

Installing Hardware Modules...................................................................11

Communications Connections .................................................................12

Console Port......................................................................................13

10/100 LAN (Ethernet) Connection .................................................13

Powering Up the Edge .............................................................................13

Installing Edge Software..........................................................................14

Programming the Edge ........................................................................................14

Basics .......................................................................................................14

Main Window ..........................................................................................15

Menus ...............................................................................................15

Tree Display......................................................................................16

Information Section ..........................................................................16

Icons..................................................................................................16

Control Set Enables ..........................................................................17

Units.........................................................................................................18

Unit Configuration............................................................................18

Viewing Unit Information ................................................................22

Unit Configuration Summary ...........................................................23

Module Configuration ......................................................................23

Module Configuration Summary......................................................33

Templates.................................................................................................33

Type Tab...........................................................................................34

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Timings Tab......................................................................................36

Signaling Tab....................................................................................38

Template Configuration Summary ...................................................39

Control Sets..............................................................................................40

Control Set Type Field......................................................................40

Template Field..................................................................................42

Channel Assignments .......................................................................43

Start and Stop....................................................................................44

End-to-End Example ........................................................................45

Control Set Configuration Summary................................................47

Options.....................................................................................................48

Alerts Tab .........................................................................................48

Upgrades Tab....................................................................................48

Unassigned Channels Tab.................................................................50

Executing and Viewing Simulations....................................................................51

Executing a Simulation............................................................................51

Event Log.................................................................................................52

Diagnostics...............................................................................................55

Trace ........................................................................................................56

Test Automation Interface ...................................................................................58

Basic Operation........................................................................................58

Communicating with Edge Configuration Software Using DDE.....59

Communicating with Edge Configuration Software Using TCP .....60

Commands ...............................................................................................61

GETMESSAGES..............................................................................61

GETSTATUS ...................................................................................62

INITIALIZE .....................................................................................63

LISTCARDS.....................................................................................64

LISTCHANNELS.............................................................................65

LISTFILES .......................................................................................66

LISTTASKS .....................................................................................67

LISTUNITS ......................................................................................68

LOADFILE.......................................................................................69

RUNTASK .......................................................................................70

SETDIAGNOSTIC...........................................................................71

SETMONITOR.................................................................................72

SETPRIEVENTS..............................................................................73

Warning Messages...................................................................................74

Events.......................................................................................................76

Event Number Reference Tables .............................................................77

Standard Messages............................................................................77

PRI Send Messages...........................................................................79

PRI RCV Messages ..........................................................................80

N_STAT_IN Causes.........................................................................81

CAUSE_IND ....................................................................................83

SIGNAL_IND...................................................................................84

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PROGRESS_IND .............................................................................85

NOTIFY_IND...................................................................................85

INFO_RQ_IND ................................................................................86

FEATURE_IND ...............................................................................86

Primary Rate ISDN Software Modules (TSP-PRI and TSP-2PRI) .....................87

T1 PRI (North American Standards) .......................................................88

T1 Tab...............................................................................................88

PRI Tab.............................................................................................90

Channels Tab ....................................................................................91

E1 PRI (EURO-ISDN).............................................................................92

E1 Tab...............................................................................................93

PRI Tab.............................................................................................95

Channels Tab ....................................................................................96

Advanced Test Scripting Software Module (TSP-ATS) .....................................97

Using ScriptBuilder .................................................................................98

Move, Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete and Undo .......................................100

Navigation Window..........................................................................100

Commands ...............................................................................................100

Conditionals/Timers/Events .............................................................101

Line States ........................................................................................103

Tones/Audio .....................................................................................105

Establishing Audio Connections between Channels................................109

Assigning a Script to a Control Set..........................................................110

Sample Scripts .........................................................................................111

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................112

Warranty and Service...........................................................................................117

Warranty Information ..............................................................................117

Return Procedures....................................................................................117

Technical Assistance................................................................................117

Maintenance.............................................................................................117

Cleaning............................................................................................117

Servicing ...........................................................................................117

Ordering Information...........................................................................................118

Hardware Chassis.....................................................................................118

Optional Hardware Modules....................................................................118

Optional Software Modules .....................................................................118

Accessories ..............................................................................................118

Extended Warranties................................................................................118

Revision History ..................................................................................................119

Specifications.......................................................................................................122

Appendices...........................................................................................................125

Call Timings and Process Flowcharts......................................................125

Call Timings .....................................................................................125

Call Process Flowcharts....................................................................128

Connector and Cable Pin-outs .................................................................152

Console Port......................................................................................152

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10/100 LAN (Network) PORT .........................................................153

T1/E1 Ports .......................................................................................153

POTS Ports .......................................................................................154

References............................................................................................................156

Glossary ...............................................................................................................158

Index ....................................................................................................................165

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List of Figures

Figure 1. Edge - Front..........................................................................................1

Figure 2. Single T1/E1 End-to-End .....................................................................3

Figure 3. Dual T1/E1 End-to-End........................................................................3

Figure 4. Analog LS to T1/E1 End-to-End..........................................................4

Figure 5. Analog LS to Analog LS End-to-End ..................................................4

Figure 6. Analog Loop Start, Call Originate and Call Terminate........................5

Figure 7. Edge - Back ..........................................................................................5

Figure 8. Dual T1/E1 Module..............................................................................6

Figure 9. 8 Channel POTS FXS Module .............................................................7

Figure 10. 8 Channel POTS FXO Module...........................................................7

Figure 11. Serial and Ethernet Connections on the Edge Back Panel .................13

Figure 12. Configuration Software New Project .................................................15

Figure 13. Main Window.....................................................................................16

Figure 14. Unit Screen .........................................................................................18

Figure 15. Module Matrix Wizard.......................................................................20

Figure 16. T1 Card Mode T1 Tab........................................................................24

Figure 17. E1 Card Mode E1 Tab........................................................................26

Figure 18. POTS FXS Card Type........................................................................28

Figure 19. POTS FXO Card Type .......................................................................29

Figure 20. Channel Identification ........................................................................30

Figure 21. Channel Configuration Wizard...........................................................32

Figure 22. Template Type Tab.............................................................................34

Figure 23.Template Timings Tab ........................................................................37

Figure 24.Template Signaling Tab ......................................................................38

Figure 25. Control Set..........................................................................................40

Figure 26. Channel Assignments (Analog)..........................................................43

Figure 27. Channel Assignments (T1 Channels) .................................................44

Figure 28. End-to-End Control Set Example.......................................................46

Figure 29. Connecting Channels..........................................................................46

Figure 30. Alerts Tab ...........................................................................................48

Figure 31. Upgrades Tab......................................................................................49

Figure 32. Setting the Default Idle State for Unassigned Channels ....................50

Figure 33. Control Set Information......................................................................51

Figure 34. Call Status...........................................................................................52

Figure 35. Events View on Event Log.................................................................53

Figure 36. Calls View on Event Log ...................................................................54

Figure 37. Select Diagnostic Channels Screen ....................................................55

Figure 38. Diagnostics Window ..........................................................................55

Figure 39. Trace Screen .......................................................................................56

Figure 40. T1-PRI Card Mode T1 Tab ................................................................88

Figure 41. T1-PRI Card Mode PRI Tab...............................................................90

Figure 42. T1-PRI Card Mode Channels Tab......................................................91

Figure 43. E1-PRI Card Mode E1 Tab ................................................................93

Figure 44. E1-PRI Card Mode PRI Tab...............................................................95

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Figure 45. E1-PRI Card Mode Channels Tab......................................................96

Figure 46. Script Example Steps..........................................................................97

Figure 47. ScriptBuilder.......................................................................................99

Figure 48. Detecting DTMF Sequence ................................................................106

Figure 49. Control Set Dialog Box with a Script Assigned.................................110

Figure 50. Console Port Pin-out ..........................................................................152

Figure 51. Serial Cable RJ11 to RJ11..................................................................152

Figure 52. Serial Cable Adapters.........................................................................152

Figure 53. Network Port Pin-out..........................................................................153

Figure 54. Ethernet Cross-Over Cable.................................................................153

Figure 55. T1/E1 Module Pin-out........................................................................153

Figure 56. T1/E1 Cable........................................................................................154

Figure 57. 8 Channel POTS FXO Module Pin-out..............................................154

Figure 58. POTS FXS Module Pin-out................................................................154

Figure 59. POTS Y-Cable....................................................................................155

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IMPORTANT USER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this product, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons.

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply, consult your dealer or local power company. The product is designed for indoor use only.

4. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the product, but take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

5. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, or if the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, or if the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

6. If the product is used in a manner other than specified in this manual, the protection provided by the product may be impaired.

7. For the purpose of removing power from the product, the power input connector is the main power disconnect point. Pull the power cord away from the connector to ensure power disconnect.

8. Adequate air flow must be maintained in order for the product to operate correctly. Do not wrap the product in blankets, paper, or other material that may impede ventilation.

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U.S. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

FCC Part 15 Class A Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

The Installation Category (OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY) for this device is II and it is designed to be safe under POLLUTION DEGREE 2, per IEC 1010-1: 1990 specifications.

The following only applies to the TSP-8PFXO-01 module:

FCC Part 68 Notice: To comply with FCC Part 68 regulations, the following requirements must be met:

1. If the telephone company requests information on the equipment connected to their lines, please tell them:

a. the telephone number the equipment is connected to; b. this equipment operates on standard RJ11 phone jacks; c. the FCC registration number;

d. the ringer equivalence number (REN). The REN shows how many devices, such as phones, modems, etc. can be

connected to your line. In most areas, there cannot be more than five devices (i.e., a REN of five) on a phone line. If the REN is exceeded, then your phone may not ring properly.

NOTE: Items C and D above are found on the label on any Teltone equipment connected to your telephone line.

2. These devices must not be installed on coin-operated telephone lines or party lines.

3. Repair work on this device must be done by Teltone Corporation.

4. If any trouble is experienced with this equipment, the telephone company may request that the customer disconnect the registered equipment from the telephone line to determine if the registered equipment is malfunctioning and if the registered equipment is malfunctioning, the use of such equipment shall be discontinued until the problem has been corrected.

The following only applies to the TSP-8PFXO-01 module:

CANADIAN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Notice: This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by

the registration number. The Industry Canada label or the abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment. Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to connect it to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by Teltone Corporation. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminal devices to be connected to a telephone interface without overloading the interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the REN of all devices does not exceed five (5) in most, but not all cases. Check with your local exchange carrier for the REN limit in your service area. The REN assigned to each device is located on the equipment label.

COMPLIANCE NOTICE: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for Radio Noise Emissions set out in the equipment standard ICES-003 for digital apparatus.

AVIS DE CONFORMATION: Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectriques édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

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OVERVIEW

The Teltone TSP Edge is a combined hardware and software platform used to simulate connections to different telephony interfaces. These include T1, E1, analog POTS FXS, and analog POTS FXO. An RS-232 port and an Ethernet port are provided to configure and control the Edge.

Telecom Simulation Platform

TSP Edge

Standard Features

• Base unit for configuring with optional hardware plug-in modules

• Upgradeable software and hardware modular design

• Analog POTS and T1/E1 simulation in the same system

• Operates under Windows 95/98/2000/XP or Windows NT

• Programming and control can be done with either the serial or Ethernet

connection

• Status display provides current state for each channel (on/off-hook, ringing, etc)

• Supports three call types

o Originate – calls placed by the Edge to a connected device

o Terminate – calls placed into the Edge by a connected device

o End-to-End – calls placed through the Edge by one device to another

• Call progress and DTMF signaling

Figure 1. Edge - Front

• Event logging of

o On/off-hook

o Ringing

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o Time to answer

o Call duration

o Errors such as T1/E1 loss of sync

o Date/time of each event

• Programmable call parameters

o Analog channel types: Loop Start FXS and FXO

o T1 channel type (robbed bit signaling): Loop Start, Ground Start,

Immediate Dial, Wink Start, Delay Dial

o E1 channel signaling including: CAS Q.421 with DTMF Variation,

Loop Start, Ground Start, Wink, Immediate Dial, Delay Dial

o CAMA or Tie Trunk operation

o Programmable T1 and E1 signaling bit states for A, B, C & D bits

o T1/E1 Clear channel “nailed up” 64 KB/s connection

o Call Timing: Call Duration, Guard Time, Far-end Disconnect Time,

Delay Before Audio Message

o Dial String: ANI/DNIS Transmit Digits –40 Digits,

Phone Number –40 Digits

o Dial Tone: Enable, Delay Before, Length

o Ringback: Enable, Duration

• Bulk call generation

• Diagnostics with ability to place channels in different signaling states and

shows the signaling bit states on T1/E1

• Trace for detailed call progress of a channel

• Ability to control multiple Edge units with a single computer via the Ethernet

connection

Typical Applications

The Edge is configurable for three basic types of calls: End-to-End, Call Originate, and Call Terminate. End-to-End calls are similar to calls placed through any switch; calls are originated on one end and are terminated on the other end. However, in some applications, you may want to simulate incoming traffic to a connected device; these calls are originated from within the Edge. You may also want to monitor outgoing traffic from a connected device, these calls are Terminated into the Edge.

End-to-End Calls

End-to-End calls are ones where one channel is connected to another. They are initiated by an external device connected to the Edge, attempting to make a

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connection to another external device. For example, calling from one modem to another on a pair of POTS connections, or from a POTS connection to a T1 modem bank for V.90 modem testing. A T1/E1 Clear Channel application is where a single channel operates as a 64 KB/s pipe, with no framing or control bits in the data stream. The channel is cross-connected to another T1/E1 Clear Channel via the Control Set. Dialed, Channel Bank, DS0 to DS0 (for Clear Channel operation only) and Switch Emulation are the types of End-to-End Control Sets used by the Edge.

The Edge cross connects a channel on the T1/E1 to another channel on the same T1/E1 (see Figure 2).

TSP Edge

Equipment under

Test

T1/E1

Single or

Dual T1/E1

Module

Figure 2. Single T1/E1 End-to-End

The Edge cross connects a channel on the first T1/E1 to any channel on the second T1/E1 (see Figure 3).

Equipment under

Test

Equipment under

Test

T1/E1

TSP Edge

Single or

Dual T1/E1

Module

Figure 3. Dual T1/E1 End-to-End

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The Edge connects an Analog Loop Start channel to a T1/E1 channel (see Figure 4).

TSP Edge

123

456

789

Term Set

2-wire Loop

4 or 8

Channel

POTS

Module

Equipment under

Test

T1/E1

Single or

Dual T1/E1

Module

Figure 4. Analog LS to T1/E1 End-to-End

The Edge connects an Analog Loop Start channel to another Analog Loop Start channel (see Figure 5).

TSP Edge

123

456

789

Term Set

123

456

789

2-wire Loop

4 or 8

Channel

POTS

Module

2-wire Loop

Term Set

Figure 5. Analog LS to Analog LS End-to-End

Call Originate and Call Terminate

The Edge generates calls to the equipment under test in Call Originate mode. Call Terminate mode is where the Edge receives calls from the equipment under test. In both cases, the Edge will count the calls, and display the calls as completed, unanswered, or busy in the event log. Once the calls are established; a WAV file can be programmed to play to indicate that a call has taken place.

With Call Originate mode, the Edge generates calls on the channels of a T1/E1 line to the equipment under test. With a Dual T1/E1 module, the calls can be generated on both T1/E1s simultaneously. Call Terminate mode is where the Edge receives calls from the equipment under test on the channels of the T1/E1 lines (see Figure 3).

For the POTS channels, the Edge generates calls to term set in Call Originate mode. Call Terminate mode is where the Edge receives calls from the term set (see Figure

6).

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Figure 6. Analog Loop Start, Call Originate and Call Terminate

Bulk Call Generation

Call Originate mode can be used for Bulk Call Generation. Bulk Call Generation are calls that originate within the Edge, simulating call traffic, terminating at an external device, often with some audio file playback when the external device answers. This can be used to “stress test” the equipment under test.

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2-wire Loop

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TSP Edge

4 or 8

Channel

POTS

Module

Installation Tests

The Edge can emulate the PSTN and be terminated to a PBX via a T1/E1 circuit or multiple POTS connections. This allows for testing PBX programming and functionality before live traffic is cut over to it.

Telephony Interfaces

The Edge has a modular design (see Figure 7) and the following hardware options:

• Dual T1/E1 module

• 8 Channel POTS FXS module

• 8 Channel POTS FXO module

• Single T1/E1 module (discontinued)

• 4 Channel POTS module (discontinued)

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Digital Interface Modules

Dual T1/E1 Module

The Dual T1/E1 interface module (see Figure 8) supports T1, E1, and PRI configurations.

LINK This LED indicator shows that the T1/E1 link is active ERR This LED indicator shows that an error has occurred

Figure 8. Dual T1/E1 Module

Single T1/E1 Module (Discontinued)

The Single T1/E1 module is identical to the Dual T1/E1 except there is only one port.

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Analog Interface Modules

8 Channel POTS FXS Module

The 8 Channel POTS FXS interface module (see Figure 9) provides eight (8) channels which appear as Central Office or PBX lines. The interface provides battery, ringing and call progress to the equipment under test, and can detect on and off-hook conditions and DTMF signaling from the connected equipment.

The interface uses industry standard RJ11 jacks wired to RJ14 standards.

Figure 9. 8 Channel POTS FXS Module

8 Channel POTS FXO Module

The 8 Channel POTS FXO interface module (see Figure 10) provides eight (8) channels which appear as telephones to the equipment under test. The interfaces can detect ringing, go on and off-hook and transmit DTMF dialing.

The interface uses industry standard RJ11 jacks wired to RJ14 standards.

Figure 10. 8 Channel POTS FXO Module

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4 Channel POTS Module (Discontinued)

The 4 Channel POTS interface module provides four (4) channels which appear as Central Office or PBX lines. The interface provides battery, ringing and call progress to the equipment under test, and can detect on and off-hook conditions and DTMF signaling from the connected equipment.

The interface uses industry standard RJ11 jacks.

The 4 channel POTS module is identical to the 8 channel FXS module, except there is only 1 channel available per port.

Advanced Software Modules

TSP-PRI

TSP-PRI (Primary Rate ISDN): This software module includes the standard Edge features plus it adds either T1 or E1 Primary Rate ISDN to an Edge unit that has no PRI capability licensed.

T1 Primary Rate ISDN:

• Includes multiple switch types:

o US National ISDN-2

o AT&T 4ESS

o AT&T 5ESS

o NT DMS-100/250

• Simulates CPE end or Network end

• Provides the following capabilities:

o Direct dialing in (DID)

o Subaddressing

o Delivery of Called and Caller number (CLIP)

o Delivery of Type of Address and Numbering Plan

E1 Primary Rate ISDN:

• Includes EURO-ISDN switch type

• Simulates CPE end or Network end

• Provides the following capabilities:

o Direct dialing in (DID)

o Subaddressing

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o Delivery of Called and Caller number (CLIP)

o Delivery of Type of Address and Numbering Plan

TSP-2PRI

The TSP-2PRI software module adds either T1 or E1 Primary Rate ISDN to an Edge unit that already has one of the two types installed.

TSP-ATS

TSP-ATS (Advanced Test Scripting): This software module includes the standard Edge features plus user defined scripts including:

• User-definable call sequences

• Send DTMF during a call

• Detect DTMF during a call

• Send test tones

• Detect broadband energy

• Detect voice

• Play multiple wave files on a channel

License Codes

Edge license codes are used for:

• Enabling additional purchased software modules

• Setting warranty information

For information about upgrading the Edge, see “Upgrades Tab” on page 48.

SETUP

System Requirements

Power

Caution: AC operating power must be within 90 to 250 volts AC and the operating frequency from 43 to 63 Hz.

The Edge unit uses an industry standard IEC three prong connector so that almost any international power cord can be used. A standard North American power cord is provided with the unit.

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• PC with Windows 95/98/XP/2000 or Windows NT

• Serial port interface on PC (standard RS-232 DCE interface – cable provided

with Edge)

• Ethernet connection to PC (crossover cable with RJ45 connectors provided) or to LAN (standard Ethernet cable not provided)

• Monitor, keyboard, and mouse or equivalent devices

• 2X Speed CD-ROM drive

The following minimum disk storage capacities are required for the basic installation and storage of saved files:

6 Mb required on the disk with the Windows operating system 4 Mb required on the disk the application is installed on 7 Mb additional required to install the Adobe Acrobat reader

Checking Your Edge Package

When you receive your Edge unit, you should receive the following components:

• TSP-EDGE-01 unit

• 120 VAC power cord

• RJ45 Ethernet cross over cable (gray cable, labeled)

• RJ11 serial cable

• RJ11 to DB9 adapter

• RJ11 to DB25 adapter

• Two RJ45 - T1/E1 cables (yellow cable, labeled)

• Rack-mount Bracket Kit (2 brackets and 8 mounting screws)

• Edge Configuration Software (CD-ROM)

• Product Registration Card

Optional Hardware

• Dual T1/E1 interface module

• 8 Channel POTS FXS interface module

• 8 Channel POTS FXO interface module

• Y-Cable Kit (set of 4, to use with 8 Channel POTS interface modules)

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Optional Software Modules

• TSP-PRI: Adds T1 or E1 Primary Rate ISDN (you select T1 or E1 upon

installation) NOTE: For older TSP-BASE units, only T1 PRI is available.

• TSP-2PRI: Extends TSP-PRI module to include both T1 and E1 Primary Rate

ISDN. NOTE: For TSP Edge units only.

• TSP-ATS, Advanced Test Scripting software module. NOTE: For TSP Edge units

only.

If any of the items you ordered are missing or damaged, please contact Teltone customer service.

Caution: The Edge modules are (electro-static discharge) sensitive devices and are shipped in static shield packaging. Proper precautions are needed to avoid damaging them when handled. Teltone Corporation requires any returned modules to be properly packaged in static shield packaging.

Installing Hardware Modules

Before applying power to the Edge, ensure that the telephony interface modules are installed per the following information and Table 1. Ensure the modules are securely seated and the thumb-screws are tightened.

Note: Slot count is 1-4 from left to right when looking at the back of the Edge.

1. If using a T1/E1 module, install it in slot 4.

a. Two T1/E1 modules may be used ONLY if they are both Single T1/E1

modules and no other modules are installed. Install the Single T1/E1 modules in slots 3 and 4.

2. When installing POTS modules (both FXO and FXS types), install the first

module in slot 3 and work to the left.

a. If installing both FXO and FXS modules, place the FXS modules to the

left of the FXO modules.

b. If installing both 4 and 8 Port POTS FXS modules, place the 4 Port

module to the left of the 8 Port module.

c. When using a 4-Port POTS module, at most only one other module may

be installed.

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Table 1. Module Interface Matrix

Number of Each Module Type Module Placement

Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 8 Channel

Slot count is 1-4 from left to right when looking at the back of the Edge.

POTS FXS

8 Channel

POTS FXO

Dual Port

T1/E1

1 T1/E1 1 POTS-FXO 2 POTS-FXO POTS-FXO 3 POTS-FXO POTS-FXO POTS-FXO 1 1 POTS-FXO T1/E1 2 1* POTS-FXO POTS-FXO T1/E1*

3 1* POTS-FXO POTS-FXO POTS-FXO T1/E1* 1 POTS-FXS 2 POTS-FXS** POTS-FXS** 3 POTS-FXS POTS-FXS POTS-FXS 1 1 POTS-FXS** T1/E1 2 1* POTS-FXS POTS-FXS T1/E1* 3 1* POTS-FXS POTS-FXS POTS-FXS T1/E1* 1 1 POTS-FXS** POTS-FXO 1 2 POTS-FXS POTS-FXO POTS-FXO 2 1 POTS-FXS POTS-FXS POTS-FXO 1 1 1* POTS-FXS POTS-FXO T1/E1* 1 2 1* POTS-FXS POTS-FXO POTS-FXO T1/E1* 2 2 1* POTS-FXS POTS-FXS POTS-FXO T1/E1*

* Only the second port of a Dual-T1/E1 module will be active if more than one POTS module is installed. Port 1 of a Dual-

T1/E1 module will be disabled in these configurations.

** A 4 Port POTS module may be used in place of an 8 Port POTS FXS module in these configurations. The 4 Port POTS

module must be installed to the left of any other module.

If using Single T1/E1 modules:

A Single T1/E1 module may be used in place of the Dual T1/E1 module in any of the above configurations. Two Single T1/E1 modules may be used if no other modules are installed in the Edge. The modules must be placed in slots 3 and 4.

If using 4 Port POTS modules:

A 4 Port POTS module may be used in place of an 8 Port POTS FXS module in any configuration in which there are at MOST two modules. The 4 Port POTS module must be installed to the left of any other module. Two 4 Port POTS modules may be used only if no other modules are installed in the Edge. The modules must be placed in slots 2 and 3.

Communications Connections

Configuring and control of the Edge can be done with either a serial connection to a PC or with an Ethernet connection directly to a PC or to a LAN. It is necessary to use the serial connection to initially program the IP for the Ethernet connection.

For pin-out details, see “Connector and Cable Pin-outs” on page 152.

Important: When using the T1/E1 module in T1-PRI or E1-PRI mode, the network connection must be used for programming and control; the serial connection is not allowed. This allows for enhanced messaging during PRI operation.

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Console Port

The Console Port is an RS-232 serial connection for configuration and control of the Edge. The connection is an RJ11 jack on the Edge, with cables and adapters provided for connection to either a DB9 or DB25 connection on the PC.

Connect the serial cable (RJ11 jack at both ends) to the Edge at the jack labeled Console. Connect the other end to the PC’s serial port using the DB9 or DB25 adapter.

Important: Initial programming of the Edge must be done with this connection.

Figure 11. Serial and Ethernet Connections on the Edge Back Panel

10/100 LAN (Ethernet) Connection

The network connection is a 10/100 Base-T which can be used for configuration and control of the Edge, and which is necessary for downloading voice messages and software upgrades to the Edge.

An Ethernet cross-over cable (RJ45 at both ends) is provided for connecting directly to a PC. If connecting via a network hub, a standard straight-through network cable is required. See “Network Connection” on page 21 for more details.

Powering Up the Edge

The Edge uses a universal power supply that operates from 90 to 250 VAC, 43 to 63 Hz. Connect the power cord and turn on the unit using the switch on the back of the unit.

Note: Grounding is assured by using the appropriate (approved) power cord.

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The green POWER LED on the front panel will indicate the status of the system. The LED should be solid green. If the LED fails to light, check your power connections and verify the switch is in the ON position. If the LED still fails to light, disconnect power immediately and contact Teltone Technical Support at 425-951-3390.

Important: Adequate airflow must be maintained in order for the unit to operate correctly. Do not wrap the unit in blankets, paper or other material that may impede ventilation.

Installing Edge Software

The Edge configuration software is supplied on a CD-ROM disk and uses the common Windows setup routine. Ensure you have the latest version by going to the Teltone website (www.teltone.com) and verifying the version available or call Teltone technical support.

An autorun facility initiates the installation process automatically when the CD-ROM is installed into the disk drive. An alternative method is to insert the CD-ROM, then select START, RUN, BROWSE, then choose your CD-ROM drive, and the file labeled SETUP.EXE. Follow the on screen instructions.

For information about the current and previous versions of the software, see “Revision History” on page 119.

PROGRAMMING THE EDGE

The Edge configuration software installed on the PC controls the Edge unit and its configuration. Multiple projects can be saved and used for different testing applications and units.

Basics

The Edge configuration software allows a user to define Edge Project configurations in terms of Units, Templates, and Control Sets.

A Unit defines the configuration of a physical Edge unit, the communications interface used to control it, the hardware modules installed in it, and configuration parameters for those hardware modules. Within a unit are:

• Slots - the physical card slots where modules are installed

• Ports - the individual connectors on the modules

• Channels - the individual lines or timeslots on each port. Each channel is

identified throughout the configuration software using a unique ID string, based upon the channel’s location within a particular unit (see “Channel Identification” on page 30).

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Templates define protocols, timings and signaling to be applied to channels within one or more units.

Control Sets define the action to be taken (such as call origination), which channels are to be used, what templates are assigned to those channels, and when the action is to start and stop.

Main Window

Once all connections have been made and the unit is powered up, start the Edge configuration software.

The main window starts with a default project file and is ready for configuring the Edge (see Figure 12).

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Figure 12. Configuration Software New Project

Menus

File – for creating, opening and saving project files, and exiting the program.

View – to access and clear the event log and to access Options.

Units – to edit unit-specific parameters for each Edge unit, and to initialize a unit.

Templates – to edit templates.

Control Sets – to edit control sets.

Tools – to access the Diagnostic and Trace functions.

Help – to access the Help file and About dialog box.

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Tree Display

On the left side of the main window is a tree display for Options, Units, Templates, and Control Sets. A plus sign (+) appears in front of each of these as simulation parameters are created. Clicking the plus sign (+) expands the display tree and clicking the minus sign (-) does the opposite. See Figure 13.

Information Section

To the right side of the tree display is the information section. The information section displays parameters and current states of the item chosen in the tree display.

Icons

The following icons are used in the tree display and information section.

Everything is OK. (Green Dot)

This item has no status. (Gray Dot)

Error lower in tree. (Yellow Dot with Red X)

Figure 13. Main Window

General Status

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Unit Status

Attempting to communicate with Edge. (Yellow Dot)

Card Definitions do not match.

Unit connected is not an Edge unit or requires a license code.

Communication error to unit.

No Comm port defined for unit.

T1/E1 Alarms

T1/E1 Alarm (Red Dot) - Check that the T1/E1 cable is connected and that the T1/E1 parameters for the connected device are configured the same as the unit.

T1/E1 Clock Sync Error - Check that the T1/E1 parameters for the connected device are configured the same as the unit.

Channel Status

Channel is ringing.

No status available.

Channel is On-hook.

Channel is Off-hook.

Clear Channel

Control Set Status

Control set is running.

Control set Disable.

Control Set Finished.

Control Set Waiting for Start Time

Control Set Enables

The Control Set Enable buttons appear on the far right side of the main window once Control Sets have been created. These buttons are used to activate control sets.

During programming and control of the Edge, the small box at the bottom left corner of the main window turns yellow indicating commands are being sent to the Edge. Once complete, the box turns gray.

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Units

Unit Configuration

Each Edge must be defined as a “Unit” in the configuration software. The Unit screen (see Figure 14) is used to define the connection for communicating to the Edge, the card types installed in the unit, and specific information for the Ports and Channels on each card.

By clicking New on the Units menu, the prompt “Enter New Unit Name” appears. For demonstration purposes, the name “Unit Example” is used in this manual. After entering the name for your unit, the Unit screen is displayed (see Figure 14) with the unit name in the title bar.

Note the tabs on the Unit screen: General (Connection for Serial or Network control), Slots 1 - 4 (for card types), and Network (for assigning an IP address to the unit).

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The Unit screen is displayed with the General tab selected. This tab is used to select the type of connection that will be used to communicate to the Edge. A Serial connection must be used initially since no IP address is assigned for a Network connection at this point.

Serial Connection

The serial connection is mandatory for initial setup of the Edge. It must be used to establish control of the unit and to set it up for network control. Select the CommPort that will be used to control the unit.

When using a T1/E1 module in T1-PRI or E1-PRI mode, a network connection must be used for programming and control; a serial connection is not allowed. This allows for enhanced messaging during PRI operation.

Query Card Types

At this point, the unit in the Edge configuration software can be configured to match the modules installed in the physical unit. This can be done automatically by clicking the Query Card Types button at the bottom of the Unit screen. A message is displayed stating “This will set the current units card types to match those actually in the system”. Click OK to continue. The Unit screen’s slot information now reflects the physical modules in the unit.

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Teltone recommends using the Query Card Types button for configuring the Edge. But, if the unit is not connected to the PC, manual configuration can be done by selecting the Unit screen Slot tab that corresponds with the position of a module. Then configure the Card Type by selecting the appropriate card type. Later, when you connect to the Edge, download the configuration by selecting Initialize on the Units menu.

When you click the Query Card Types button, if the physical modules in the unit are installed incorrectly, a message refers you to the Module Matrix Wizard for the proper setup.

The Module Matrix Wizard button on the Unit screen (see Figure 14) can be used to select valid module installation configurations. After clicking the Module Matrix Wizard button, the Valid Module Combination dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 15.

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Figure 15. Module Matrix Wizard

Selecting a module combination in the Valid Module Combination dialog box and then clicking OK sets all of the card types on the Unit screen. For more information, see “Installing Hardware Modules” on page 11.

After configuring the card types, click OK on the Unit screen.

Newer Software Versions

If the Edge software version on the PC is newer than the code in the unit, a message is displayed:

Newer code is available for unit ‘xxx’. Do you wish to download to your unit now? Note: You must have a network connection to the unit to download.

The Edge must have an Ethernet connection and an IP address assigned for the download to be successful. Click No if this has not been done and follow the instructions in the next subsection. Once the Edge is assigned an IP address, download the newer version to the unit by clicking OK on the Unit screen or by selecting Initialize on the Units menu. This can be done with either the Serial or Network Connection selected on the General tab of the Unit screen.

If it’s indicated that the code in the Edge is newer than that on the PC, download the latest version of the software from the Teltone website (www.teltone.com).

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Network Connection

A network connection can be used for programming and controlling the Edge, and for downloading audio files and software upgrades to the unit. It must be used when a T1/E1 module is programmed for T1-PRI or E1-PRI mode to allow for enhanced messaging. The initial setup of the IP address for the network connection must be done from the Network tab on the Unit screen via the serial connection. The Network tab is used to assign a new IP address or to change an existing IP address (see “Changing an IP Address” on page 22).

The IP Address field on the General tab displays the IP address of the currently connected unit. The field is also used to connect to units that have already been assigned an IP address. Even if the serial connection is used for controlling the unit, the Ethernet connection is still required if using audio files or downloading newer version software.

To configure the IP address, ensure you have connected the unit’s Ethernet port either to the LAN with a straight-through cable or to the PC directly using the crossover cable provided.

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If connecting to a LAN, contact your network administrator to assign a static IP for the unit.

To enter the IP address, go to the Units menu, click the unit name and select the Network tab on the Unit screen. Use a valid IP format that is in the same subnet and uses a valid subnet mask. Click OK.

Network Control

A network connection can be used for controlling the Edge. Only a PC on the same subnet as the unit can control it via the network.

To enable network control, select the unit on the Units menu. On the Unit screen General tab, the IP address programmed into the unit will be displayed. Select Network connection and click OK. The unit is controlled via the Ethernet connection at this point.

If the unit’s IP address is not displayed on the Unit screen, follow the instructions in the previous subsection first.

Connecting to a Unit on the Network

You can connect your PC to any Edge that has been assigned a valid IP address and is on the network. The Edge configuration software remembers the names and IP addresses of all the units that your PC has connected to.

If your PC has previously connected to the unit, select New on the Units menu. In the New Unit dialog box, select the unit you wish to connect to. This automatically enters

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the last known IP address for that unit. If not, first create a new unit, select Network connection, and enter the IP address of the unit you wish to connect to.

Then click the Query Card Types button and click OK. The Query Card Types function matches the modules in the physical unit to the card types in your Edge configuration software project. If you skip this step, an error message may appear advising that the card types do not match.

Override

If a unit is accessed when it is in use, an Override message appears. The machine name of the party using it is displayed, and the option to override the connection is provided. If the override is implemented, the PC that was previously connected to the unit receives a Communication Error message advising of the network connection override and the machine name of the party that took control. All override actions are recorded in the event log (see “Event Log” on page 52).

The override feature is used to regain control of a unit in case the controlling PC loses its network connection. It also facilitates controlling the unit from different locations.

To take control back when a connection is overridden, go to the Units menu, choose Initialize and the name of the unit.

Changing an IP Address

To change the IP address of a unit, go to the Units menu and select the unit. The Unit screen is displayed. Choose the Network tab, enter the new IP address, and click OK. The Edge now has the new IP address, and the PC is communicating with the Edge using the new IP address.

If you open a project that has an old IP address for a unit, a message advises you of the new IP address and asks if you want to change to the new IP address. This message is only provided on the PC that was controlling the unit when the IP address was changed.

Viewing Unit Information

To view a unit’s hardware ID, warranty expiration dates, license code, and other information:

1. Connect to the Edge.

2. If you have not yet created a Unit Name, do so now (see “Units” on page

18).

3. In the Edge configuration software main window, expand the Units node of the tree display and click the name of the connected unit.

The hardware ID, warranty expiration dates, etc. are displayed in the information section.

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Unit Configuration Summary

1. Select New on the Units menu and name the unit.

The Unit dialog box is displayed.

2. In the Unit dialog box, configure the Serial Connection setting on the

General tab by selecting the appropriate Comm Port.

3. Click the Query Card Types button at the bottom of the Unit dialog box.

The information on the Slot tabs in the Unit dialog box now reflects the physical modules in the Edge.

4. Click OK in the Unit dialog box.

5. If a message stating that "Newer code is available" is displayed, click No

and follow the instructions in “Newer Software Versions” on page 20.

6. Re-open the Unit dialog box for your unit.

7. If network control is needed, assign a valid IP address to the unit, and

select Network connection.

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Slot Tabs

Once the card types and the connection to the Edge are defined, there are many different options to configure for each card type. Choose each Slot tab that has a module installed and configure it according to the following subsections.

Single T1/E1 and Dual T1/E1 Card Types

For T1/E1 modules, the Card Mode field is displayed to the right of the Card Type field. T1 is displayed by default. Clicking the arrow displays the E1, T1-PRI and E1PRI options.

Note: T1-PRI and E1-PRI are available when optional software module(s) are purchased. For more information, see “Primary Rate ISDN Software Modules (TSP-PRI and TSP-2PRI)” on page 87.

When using two single T1/E1 modules, both modules have to be configured for the same card mode and PCM encoding/companding. Therefore, the selections for Card Mode and mu-law or a-law are disabled for one of the slots.

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T1 Card Mode

Figure 16 shows the parameters on the T1 tab in the T1 card mode.

Figure 16. T1 Card Mode T1 Tab

Clock

The Clock needs to be set to where one end is providing timing (normally the PSTN) while the other end is deriving clock from it (usually the CPE). The Internal clock setting is used when the Edge acts as the PSTN and provides the clocking to the equipment under test. External Clock is used when the Edge acts as the CPE and clocks from the equipment under test (i.e., if the Edge is set for Internal clock, the equipment under test should be set for External clock, and vice versa).

Note: If using only one port on a Dual T1/E1 that is configured for External Clock, port 2 must be used and will derive its clock from the equipment under test. If using both ports, the device connected to Port 1 must use the same clocking reference as the device connected to port 2.

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Framing

With Framing, both ends need to match, otherwise synchronization will not be achieved. D4 is considered a more common format while ESF (extended superframe) provides for overhead features such as a data link and CRC-6 for detection of errors without interrupting the signal. The Edge does not report data link information for CRC-6 errors.

Line Coding

For Line Coding, AMI suffices if no DDS data exists on any of the T1 channels. B8ZS is used when DDS data channels are present to compensate for when an all Zeros state exists (when equipment is off). This can lead to loss of synchronization on the T1 data stream due to too many successive zeros.

PCM Encoding

For PCM Encoding, the choices are mu-law and a-law. For T1, mu-law is the default. This is the PCM encoding and companding standard used in North America and Japan. For E1, a-law is the default and is the PCM encoding and companding standard used in Europe.

Important: On Dual T1/E1 modules, both ports are configured for the same clock, framing , and line coding. Ensure the parameters are consistent with the configuration of the equipment under test. This information can be found in the equipment manual or by contacting the vendor.

Line Build-out

The Line Build-out defaults to 0-133 ft (0 dB level) but can be changed for different distances or dB loss expected on the line.

Unassigned Channels Idle State

The Unassigned Channels Idle State defines the signaling state for T1 channels that have not been assigned to any control set, and therefore are not associated with any template. You can select an idle signaling state associated with a particular protocol or define the actual bit pattern directly.

To change the default idle state for unassigned channels, see “Unassigned Channels Tab” on page 50. For information about the Channels tab, see “Channels Tab” on page 29.

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E1 Card Mode

Figure 17 shows the parameters on the E1 tab in the E1 card mode.

Figure 17. E1 Card Mode E1 Tab

The Edge is capable of supporting up to 56 channels depending on configuration. In the case where two E1s are configured for the unit, the last 4 channels of the second E1 do not support messages or call progress tones and may only be used in Call Originate and Call Terminate control sets. Also, if a Dual E1 module and a POTS module are used, the last 8 channels (for 4 Channel POTS) or the last 12 channels (for 8 Channel POTS) are unavailable on the second E1.

Clock

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Signaling

With Signaling, both ends need to match, otherwise synchronization will not be achieved. CAS is considered a more common format for voice traffic while FAS is used for data traffic. The CRC-4 option is used for error detection. The Edge does not report CRC-4 information.

Line Coding

For Line Coding, AMI suffices if no DDS data exists on any of the E1 channels. HDB3 is used when DDS data channels are present to compensate for when an all

Zeros state exists (when equipment is off). This can lead to lost of synchronization on the E1 data stream due to too many successive zeros.

PCM Encoding

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Important: On Dual T1/E1 modules, both channels are configured for the same clock, signaling, and line coding. Ensure the parameters are consistent with the configuration of the equipment under test. This information can be found in the equipment manual or by contacting the vendor.

Unassigned Channels Idle State

The Unassigned Channels Idle State defines the signaling state for E1 channels that have not been assigned to any control set, and therefore are not associated with any template. You can select an idle signaling state associated with a particular protocol or define the actual bit pattern directly.

To change the default idle state for unassigned channels, see “Unassigned Channels Tab” on page 50. For information about the Channels tab, see “Channels Tab” on page 29.

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4 Channel POTS and 8 Channel POTS FXS Card Types

When either of these card types is selected, only a Channels tab is displayed (see Figure 18).

Figure 18. POTS FXS Card Type

The 4 Channel POTS and 8 Channel POTS FXS Card Type screens are identical. The only difference is the number of channels available to configure. These channels operate as Analog Loop Start FXS only.

For information about the Channels tab, see “Channels Tab” on page 29.

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8 Channel POTS FXO Card Type

When the 8 Channel POTS FXO card type is chosen, only a Channels tab is displayed. See Figure 19. These channels operate as Analog Loop Start FXO only.

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Figure 19. POTS FXO Card Type

Channels Tab

The Channels tab is where each channel can be assigned a Phone Number, Transmit Digits (T1/E1 only) and Audio Message. The Channel Configuration field assigns the channel an identification number (see “Channel Identification” on page 30).

The Subaddress, Calling Number, and Called Number fields are only available for T1-PRI and E1-PRI card modes. For more information, see “Primary Rate ISDN Software Modules (TSP-PRI and TSP-2PRI)” on page 87.

Note: For E1, only usable channels are listed (1-30). The 2 signaling channels are not available.

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Channel Identification

The channel identification number is based on the name the unit was given, the slot number the module is in, the port (each physical connector on a card is considered a port and is numbered on the card), and the logical channel (1-24 on a T1, 1-30 on an E1, 1-2 on an 8 Channel POTS and only 1 on a 4 Channel POTS). Each "port" can have one or more "channels". For instance, each T1 port has 24 channels. On an 8 channel POTS module, each of the four ports has two channels (i.e., each connector has two analog phone lines).

The assignment method is displayed in Figure 20.

Unit Example . 3 . 1 . 01

Unit Name

Channel Number

Port NumberSlot Number

Figure 20. Channel Identification

Note the numbering scheme by clicking the arrow under Channel Configuration on a POTS Unit screen. The channel displayed in Figure 20 is “Unit Example .3.1.01”. The name assigned to the Edge is “Unit Example” with .3 being the third slot in the Edge. The .1 is the first port of four on the POTS module. The .01 is for the first channel of two on each port of the 8 Channel POTS module. Note that the breakdown for the channel assignment is displayed just beneath the Channel Configuration box on the POTS screen.

All the parameters available for the T1/E1 cards under the Channel Configuration are identical on the 4 and 8 Channel POTS Card Type screens, except for Transmit Digits, which is only available on T1/E1.

Phone Number

The Phone Number is the telephone number assigned (up to 40 digits) to a channel that will be dialed by another channel to call to that channel. This only applies to the Dialed control sets.

Transmit Digits

The Transmit Digits are the DTMF digits (up to 40 digits) that the Edge sends digitally via common channel for PRI calls or in-band when a call is placed to a T1/E1 Wink Start, Delay Dial, Immediate Dial, FXS, or Q.421 channel. This provides routing information as in DNIS operation for the equipment under test, if needed.

Note: Only in-band DTMF signaling is available. R1 and R2, MF signaling is currently not supported by the Edge.

The format used for transmitting ANI and DNIS varies depending on how the equipment under test is programmed. A * can be used in the Transmit Digits field to

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provide a separator between the ANI and DNIS. A # can be used as the terminator. The following are two possible scenarios:

ANI*DNIS# or DNIS*ANI#

Where the total number of characters is 40 or less.

Also, other variations are possible. Refer to the manual of the equipment under test for more information.

Audio Message

The last option for Channel Configuration is Audio Message. Here you can choose an audio file to be played during a call simulation.

The default for Audio Message is NONE. An audio file can be chosen by clicking the Browse button and choosing the preferred file. The speaker button plays the audio file chosen. If you wish to have the message played continuously during the call, click the Repeat box to enable it, otherwise the message is played only once.

Audio Messages must be created and stored in mu-law or a-law encoded, 8 bit Wave file format, and are stored in the PC in the Audio folder. The Edge automatically converts a Wave file between a-law and mu-law in order to transmit them in accordance with the unit’s port configuration.

Messages that are less than 8 seconds in length, with a total combined length of 24 seconds or less, are downloaded into the Edge and stored in nonvolatile memory. If any messages are longer than 8 seconds, or the combined length exceeds 24 seconds, some messages will be streamed to the Edge in real-time over the network connection.

Notes: To download or stream audio files, the Edge must have a network connection and a valid IP address programmed.

Streaming audio files to the Edge in real-time may be affected by the number of channels playing audio simultaneously, the speed of the PC streaming the audio, and other network traffic.

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Channel Configuration Wizard

If you click the Wizard button, the Channel Configuration Wizard dialog box appears (see Figure 21).

Figure 21. Channel Configuration Wizard

This dialog box can be used to automatically assign Phone Number, Transmit Digits, and Audio Message for all the channels on that card at once. These fields are the same as the ones under Channel Configuration on the Slot tab for the Unit screen and can be configured either way.

For assigning Phone Number or Transmit Digits, numbers are assigned using the value in the Starting Number field, modified in one of two ways. The Slot+Port+Channel option assigns the last four digits according to the channel’s location in the Edge. Selecting the Increment option enables the Increment field. Each channel is given the Starting Number plus the Increment used. (i.e., Starting Number 12345678901 for Increment of 3. Channel 1- 12345678901, channel 2- 12345678904, channel 3- 12345678907, channel 4- 12345678910, etc.)

The wizard assigns the Audio Message selection to all the channels on that module.

Click OK at the bottom of the Channel Configuration Wizard dialog box when finished with the settings.

Once configurations are completed on the Unit screen, click OK. The configuration information is automatically sent to the Edge.

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Note: The error message “Installed card types do not match defined card types” indicates a configuration mismatch between the physical modules in the Edge and card types selected on the Unit screen. If this message occurs, click OK, and open the Unit screen, and select the Edge to edit. Verify and correct the settings. To avoid this error, it is recommended that you automatically configure the Edge by using the Query Card Types button.

Module Configuration Summary

1. If using a T1/E1 module, select the Slot tab that corresponds to the

module’s location and select the appropriate card mode from the Card Mode list. The T1 or E1 tab is used to set the parameters according to the equipment being tested.

Note: T1-PRI and E1-PRI are available when optional software module(s) are purchased. For more information, see “Primary Rate ISDN Software Modules (TSP-PRI and TSP-2PRI)” on page 87.

2. If using T1-PRI or E1-PRI mode, a PRI tab appears. Set the appropriate

Switch Type and Simulation, which is the end the Edge will be simulating.

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Templates

Templates are used to define details of the channel protocols to be used for call simulation. The basic protocol is set on the Type tab, timings for that protocol are set on the Timings tab, and the signaling bit patterns used for the protocol are set on the Signaling tab.

Select New on the Templates menu. A screen requesting to "Enter New Template Name" is displayed. It is recommended that the template name reflect the protocol being used. This makes it easier to distinguish what the protocol of the Template is on the Control Set(s). After entering the template name, it is displayed in the Template

3. Configure the Channels tab for all the installed modules. Each channel can

be assigned a Phone Number (T1, E1 and POTS), Transmit Digits (i.e., ANI and DNIS for T1 and E1), and Audio Message (the network connection must be established). For T1-PRI and E1-PRI, Subaddress, Called Number and Calling Number features are also available. For more information, see “Channels Tab” on page 29.

The Channel Configuration Wizard button can be used to assign values to

all the channels at once. For more information, see “Channel Configuration Wizard” on page 32.

4. Click OK to exit the Unit screen.

The configuration information is sent to the Edge.

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dialog box title bar (see Figure 22). The Signaling tab only appears once a Channel Protocol using bit signaling is chosen.

Figure 22. Template Type Tab

Type Tab

Channel Protocols

A template has several Channel Protocols available as listed in the Channel Protocols field (see Table 2). Click the Channel Protocol arrow to choose an option (scroll down to see all options). Once a template is assigned to a control set, the channel type cannot be changed (for more information, see “Control Sets” on page 40).

Table 2. Channel Protocols

ANALOG PROTOCOLS

Analog Loop Start FXS

Analog Loop Start FXO

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E1 ITU Q.421

T1/E1 Loop Start FXO

T1/E1 Loop Start FXS

T1/E1 Ground Start FX0

T1/E1 Ground Start FXS

T1/E1 Immediate Dial

T1/E1 Delay Dial

T1/E1 Wink Start

T1/E1 Clear Channel

T1 Primary Rate (CPE)

T1 Primary Rate (Network)

E1 Primary Rate (CPE)

E1 Primary Rate (Network)

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DIGITAL PROTOCOLS

Used only when equipment under test is set-up for E1 CAS operation. This is an ITU-T signaling standard for E1 channel associated signaling. Used when the equipment under test is configured for foreign exchange operation and is functioning as the office. The Edge interfaces with the equipment under test using loop start signaling on the specific channel of the T1/E1. Used when the equipment under test is configured for foreign exchange operation and is functioning as the station. The Edge interfaces with the equipment under test using loop start signaling on the specific channel of the T1/E1. Used when the equipment under test is configured for foreign exchange operation and is functioning as the office. The Edge interfaces with the equipment under test using ground start signaling on the specific channel of the T1/E1. Used when the equipment under test is configured for foreign exchange operation and is functioning as the station. The Edge interfaces with the equipment under test using ground start signaling on the specific channel of the T1/E1. This is used when the Edge interfaces with the equipment under test as an Immediate Dial circuit on the channel of the T1/E1. The signaling bits use Immediate Dial protocol. This is used when the Edge interfaces with the equipment under test as a Delay Dial circuit on the channel of the T1/E1. The signaling bits use Delay Dial protocol. This is used when the Edge interfaces with the equipment under test as an Wink Start circuit on the channel of the T1/E1. The signaling bits use Wink Start protocol. This is used when the Edge interfaces with the equipment under test to cross-connect two T1/E1 channels to provide for clear channel operation. The T1 should be configured for ESF, with B8ZS line coding. E1 should be configured for HDB3 line coding. This is used when the Edge simulates the CPE end and interfaces with equipment under test configured for PRI. To select a T1 Primary Rate (CPE) template for a control set and then assign channels, at least one unit’s slot card mode must be T1-PRI with the PRI tab simulation setting as CPE. This is used when the Edge simulates the network and interfaces with equipment under test configured for PRI. To select a T1 Primary Rate (Network) template for a control set and then assign channels, at least one unit’s slot card mode must be T1-PRI with the PRI tab simulation setting as Network. This is used when the Edge simulates the CPE end and interfaces with the equipment under test configured for PRI. To select an E1 Primary Rate (CPE) template for a control set and then assign channels, at least one unit’s slot card mode must be E1-PRI with the PRI tab simulation setting as CPE. This is used when the Edge simulates the network and interfaces with equipment under test configured for PRI. To select an E1 Primary Rate (Network) template for a control set and then assign channels, at least one unit’s slot card mode must be E1-PRI with the PRI tab simulation setting as Network.

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Signaling Type

This option cannot be changed. This may be enabled for future enhancements.

Default Timings Set

The choices of Emulation and Dialed are used in conjunction with the Controls Set type chosen. Emulation is the default and is used in all but Dialed Control Sets. When using Dialed Control Sets, choose the Dialed Default Timing Set. The Timings default values are set differently to accommodate for the call progress differences in the Control Sets. For more information, see “Control Sets” on page 40.

Dial Tone

The Dial Tone feature only applies to FXS protocols. The Edge defaults to providing Dial Tone on the channel. You can disable Dial Tone by clearing the Dial Tone check box.

Ringback

The Ringback feature applies to FXS, Delay Dial, Immediate Dial, Wink Start, E1 ITU Q.421, and PRI Network protocols. The Edge defaults to providing ringback on the channel. You can disable Ringback by clearing the Ringback check box.

Hook Flash Detect

This option allows detection of hook flash to perform transfers. It only allows transfers between analog FXS lines in a dialed control set.

Trunk Type

This option gives the choice of Tie Trunk or CAMA for T1/E1 Wink Start, Delay Dial, and Immediate Dial. Tie Trunk is for end-to-end signaling. CAMA operation is where a signaling is done section by section.

Timings Tab

Timings are used to control the intervals of all the different parts of the call process while the Edge is originating or terminating calls. The default times should be appropriate for most testing.

There are three sections on the Timings screen:

• Timings in the Originating Calls section are used when the Edge is generating

• Timings in the Terminating Calls section are used when the Edge is receiving

calls to the equipment under test.

incoming calls from the equipment under test.

• Timings in the All Calls section apply to both incoming and outgoing calls.

See “Call Timings and Process Flowcharts” on page 125 for a detailed description of each parameter.

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Clicking anywhere on the line for a parameter highlights the value and displays arrows, which allow you to change the timing value. If you click to the left of the decimal point, the arrows change the numbers to the left of the decimal point. If you click to the right of the decimal point, the arrows change the numbers to the right of the decimal point. You may also enter the value directly using the keyboard.

The DTMF Transmit Length may be set between 50 and 200 milliseconds, in 12.5 millisecond increments. All other values may be set from 0 to 300 seconds, in 5 millisecond increments.

All timings are reset to default settings by clicking the Defaults button (see Figure

23).

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Signaling Tab

The Signaling tab is used to modify the T1 and E1 bit states for the selected signaling protocol (see Figure 24). These are the A & B bits for D4 (a.k.a. Superframe) and the A, B, C & D bits for ESF and E1 signaling. This gives the Edge the flexibility to match the protocol of the equipment under test if using a different standard.

The first field is for using a predefined protocol and has *Factory Default listed. This uses the bits states as defined by the standard for the Channel Protocol chosen on the Type tab. Clicking the arrow lists equipment that Teltone Corporation has verified the default bits states used during call progress. All predefined settings provided by Teltone begin with a “*”. All others listed without the “*” will be those created by the user.

User Define Field

The User Define field is checked if it is necessary to change the bit state parameters to match the equipment under test. Once checked, it will become grayed out and the predefined protocol field above will become blank. The Undo Changes and Save As

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buttons become available at this point and the bit state Outbound (end initiating call) and Inbound (end receiving the call) fields can be edited. A 1 or 0 can be entered into these fields since signaling is done in a binary form. An X is used for a Receive Bit when that signaling bit is not used.

Information on the bit states for the equipment being tested by the Edge should be obtained from the manual, vendor or technical support of that product.

Notes: For T1, when using D4 framing, the bit fields are in ABAB format and the C and D bits must match the A and B bit fields. This is because D4 does not employ C and D bits and will cause signaling problems.

For E1, the C and D bits must be set for 0 and 1 respectively. Otherwise, synchronization problems will occur.

Set as Default for (Channel Protocol) Button

The Set as Default for (channel protocol) button allows the user to set a predefined protocol other than the factory default to be used when a Channel Protocol is chosen on the Type tab. This allows the assignment of the channel protocol without having to go to the Signaling tab each time.

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Undo Changes Button

The Undo Changes button sets the signaling back to the predefined protocol listed before checking the User Define button. The same thing can be done by clicking the down arrow for the predefined protocols and choosing one.

Save As Button

The Save As… button is used to assign a name to the signaling protocol states defined in the User Define section. Once saved, the name will be available in the predefined protocols list when clicking the down arrow.

Template Configuration Summary

1. Create templates to configure the channel protocols based on the modules

being used (i.e., Analog Loop Start templates for POTS, and T1 Wink Start template for T1/E1 modules). A template is associated with the channels to be tested when a control set is created. To create a template, select New on the Templates menu.

2. Click the Channel Protocol arrow for a list of available protocols. For

more information about the protocols, see “Type Tab” on page 34. Analog Loop Start templates are only used for the POTS modules. Start by using the defaults for all the fields on the template.

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Control Sets

A control set tells the Edge how to function. Control sets are used to set up the type of test the Edge will perform, assign the template(s) to be used, the channels to be tested, and the protocol used for the channels. Certain tests can be set up to start and complete either manually or automatically. Multiple control sets in a single Edge provide for greater flexibility.

To create a new control set, select New on the Control Sets menu. The New Control Set Name dialog box is displayed. Enter a name and click OK. The Control Set dialog box is displayed (see Figure 25).

Control Set Type Field

The Control Set Type field is used to configure the mode the Edge will be in. Note the Control Set Type defaults to Call Originate.

Call Originate Control Set Type

The Call Originate Control Set is used when the Edge will generate calls to the device under test. The Edge will place a call on each channel, sending the Transmit Digits (if defined) and playing an audio file after the call is connected (if an audio file is

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assigned to the channel). For the Call Originate Control Set Type, one Template field is displayed. All Channel Protocols except for T1/E1 Clear Channel can be used for this Control Set Type.

Call Terminate Control Set Type

The Call Terminate Control Set is used when the Edge will receive calls generated by the device under test. The Edge will answer calls placed into it, then play an audio file after the call is connected (if an audio file is assigned to the channel). For the Call Terminate Control Set Type, one template field is displayed. All Channel Protocols except for T1/E1 Clear Channel can be used for this Control Set Type.

End-to-End Control Sets

The End-to-End Control Set is used when calls are placed by one connected device through the Edge to another connected device.

There are four types of End-to-End Control Sets: Dialed, Switch Emulation, Channel Bank, and DS0 to DS0. With these operations the Edge passes traffic through from one channel to another.

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Dialed Control Set - A Dialed control set acts as a PBX or Central Office switch. Any channel within a Dialed control set can route a call to any other channel within the same control set when it receives the telephone number assigned on the Channels tab of the Unit screen.

Dialed control sets have the option to use up to two different Templates, allowing Analog POTS channels and T1/E1 channels, or two different T1/E1 channel types, to be combined in the same control set.

Note: When using the Dialed control set type, the Templates used need to use the Dialed Default Timing Set on the Type tab. This ensures proper operation when making a call.

Switch Emulation Control Set - Switch emulation control sets act similar to a Dialed control set, except that instead of looking at the digits that are dialed, the channels to be connected are pre-defined in the control set. This connection is scripted and occurs automatically once a call is initiated by an off-hook or a seizure.

Note: Calls routings are static and are not routed by telephone number, but by channel assignment in the Control Set. For more information, see “Channel Assignments” on page 43. Also, call progress including dial tone and ringback is done by a scripted timing rather than action done by dialing a number.

Channel Bank Control Set - Connects a T1/E1 channel to a POTS channel and passes the signaling straight through. For Channel Bank operation, an Analog Loop

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Start channel can be connected to a T1/E1 FXO Loop Start channel or a T1/E1 Clear Channel.

Channel Bank Simulation - For T1/E1 FXO Loop Start to the Analog Loop Start, the POTS channel connects with the T1/E1 FXO Loop Start channel and will pass voice traffic. This simulates a channel bank.

The T1/E1 Clear Channel to Analog Loop Start setup will allow a channel bank setup between a POTS port and a T1/E1 clear channel. This allows the Edge to connect to a T1 port on an SS7 system to provide voice traffic. An external control is required to provide for SS7 signaling on the equipment under test when establishing a call.

In this configuration, when the POTS phone goes off-hook, the audio path will be connected to the T1 channel. When the POTS phone goes on-hook the T1 channel will receive silence. Since the T1 channel is clear channel, there will be no signaling between the two channels.

Note: Ringing to the POTS port is not available due to the absence of signaling in T1 Clear Channel operation.

DS0 to DS0 Control Set - Connects two channels together with no signaling. The DS0 to DS0 Control Set only allows the use of a template created for T1/E1 Clear Channel protocol. This can be done on a Single T1/E1 by connecting a channel to another channel on the same T1/E1 or on the Dual T1/E1 module, connecting a channel from the Port 1 T1/E1 to a channel on the Port 2.

Note: Fractional T1 and T1 data is not supported. Data is only supported at the DS0 64K channel level to another 64K channel.

User Script Control Sets

For information about User Script control sets, see “Advanced Test Scripting Software Module (TSP-ATS)” on page 97.

Template Field

The Template list gives the choices of the templates that have been created which can be used for the Control Set Type chosen. A new template can also be created from this screen by clicking New (see “Templates” on page 33). Either select a previously created template from the Template list or create a new template by clicking the New button.

For End-to-End Control Sets, the Control Set screen shows two template fields instead of one. This allows you to assign different templates to each of the two channels that you are connecting, and allows combining T1/E1 and analog channels within the same control set.

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Channel Assignments

To select the channels, click the Edit Channels button (see Figure 25). The Channel Assignments screen appears (see Figure 26).

Figure 26. Channel Assignments (Analog)

The Channel Assignments screen displays the Available Channels to test for the Control Set Type and Template chosen on the Control Set screen.

For example, assume that for an Analog LS Channel Type, the name “Analog LS” was given to the template. Notice that in the Channel Assignment screen on the left side under Available Channels, the template name, “Analog LS”, is displayed (see Figure 26). Listed underneath are the channels that can be used for the selected control set and template.

For another example, assume that the template was configured for T1 Wink Start protocol and named “T1 Wink St” (see Figure 27). The left side under the Available Channels has channels 1-24 for both T1s, and any of the channels can be chosen.

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Add/Remove Buttons

The channels to be tested are chosen by selecting the channel on the left side and clicking the Add button or by dragging and dropping a channel to the right side of the screen. To remove a channel on the right, select it and click the Remove button or drag and drop it back to the left side of the screen. Multiple channels can be done simultaneously by using the Shift or Control keys while selecting the channels. Click OK once the channels have been chosen. This will take you back to the Control Set screen (see Figure 25).

Start and Stop

The Start and Stop areas on the Control Set screen are only used in Call Originate mode. This is used to control when the Edge will start making test calls, at what interval (in seconds, if any) each call will be placed, and when to stop placing the calls.

Start

For starting a simulation, the choices of Time and Manual are available. Selecting Time enables a field to set a predefined time for the Edge to start.

Figure 27. Channel Assignments (T1 Channels)

To manually start the test, select Manual. Testing starts immediately once the Control Set Enable button is clicked in the Edge configuration software main window.

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Interval

Interval is used to stagger the testing on the channels. Using the Interval delays the calls to each channel (in seconds) starting with the first channel listed in the Assigned Channels section. In the Interval box, type or select the number of seconds.

By leaving the interval set to 0 seconds (the default), all channels assigned to the Control Set initiate calls simultaneously once the test begins.

Stop

For ending a simulation, the choices of Time, Elapsed Time, Number of Calls, and Manual are available. Selecting Time enables a field to set a predefined time for the Edge to stop testing. Selecting Elapsed Time enables a field to set the amount of time (in hours and minutes) the test is to run once started. The Number of Calls option is used to set a specific number of calls to be placed to each of the channels assigned. Selecting Manual stops the test when the Control Set Enable button is disabled.

End-to-End Example

The control set for end-to-end operation is configured with two template fields. For this example, we will use Switch Emulation with POTS and T1 Channels.

1. Go to Control Sets menu and choose New. Name the control set “End-to-

End Example” and click OK.

2. In the Control Set dialog box, select Switch Emulation for the Control

Set Type.

3. Create a new template by clicking the New button next to the first

Template field. Name the Template “Analog LS”. Choose Analog Loop Start for the Channel Protocol and click OK.

4. Click New at the second Template field. Name the Template “T1 Wink

St”. Choose T1/E1 Wink Start for the Channel Protocol and click OK.

The names “Analog LS” and “T1 Wink St” appear in the Template fields in the Control Set dialog box. See Figure 28.

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Figure 28. End-to-End Control Set Example

5. Click the Edit Channels button.

The Channel Assignments dialog box appears. See Figure 29.

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In this example, channels are added under the “Analog LS” column by

choosing the Available Channels in the upper left box. These are the POTS channels available for the simulation that will work with the Analog Loop Start template. A channel can only be added to the second column on the right (i.e., T1 Wink Start) when there is already an entry on the same line in the first column (i.e., Analog LS). Use the channels in the box on lower left with the T1 card type for the “T1 Wink St” column. The pairs of channels on each line connect when a call is initiated from either end.

Yellow dots next to any channels indicate that these channels have already

been assigned to a previously created Control Set. These channels can be used for this control set, but are then no longer be assigned to the previous control set.

Click OK when done assigning channels.

6. Click OK in the Control Set dialog box.

The main window appears with an End-to-End Example button under Control Set Enables.

7. Click the End-to-End Example button.

The control set is activated allowing calls to take place. The equipment under test at both ends initiate the traffic, and the Edge is passive in this example.

Control Set Configuration Summary

1. Create a new control set by selecting New on the Control Sets menu.

2. Select a Control Set Type.

3. Assign template(s) to be used with the channels tested. Select a template

in the Template field. Call Originate and Call Terminate have one Template field while all other control sets have two fields.

4. Assign channels by clicking the Edit Channels button. A Channel

Assignment screen appears and the Available Channels are listed on the left side of the screen. Select the channels to be tested by moving them from the left side to the right side. Click OK.

Note: The Switch Emulation, Channel Bank, and DS0 to DS0 control set types require the channels to be paired side-by-side on the right side of the screen. The channel initiating the call will automatically be connected to the channel it is paired with.

5. Program the Start and Stop times, if applicable.

6. Click OK.

The main window is displayed.

7. Run your simulation by clicking its Control Set Enables button in the main

window.

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Options

The Options dialog box allows you to set up alerting, enter license codes for upgrading the Edge, and change the default idle state for unassigned channels.

Select Options on the View menu.

Alerts Tab

When an error or alarm status on any connected unit occurs, the Edge configuration software can display a pop-up window and/or play a sound file (see Figure 30).

Upgrades Tab

The Upgrades tab (see Figure 31) is where you enter license codes for:

• Enabling additional purchased software modules

• Setting warranty information (to view current warranty expiration date, see

“Viewing Unit Information” on page 22)

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Figure 31. Upgrades Tab

Before contacting Teltone to purchase an upgrade, please have the following available:

• The unit’s hardware ID (to view hardware ID, see “Viewing Unit Information” on page 22)

• The unit’s current license code (to view license code, see “Viewing Unit Information” on page 22)

• The unit’s serial number (on the bottom of the unit)

• Your name and title

• Your company name, address, and telephone number

• Your email address (this allows us to quickly send you your license code)

Once you have received a license code from Teltone, select Options on the View menu. Then select the Upgrades tab, select the unit name in the Unit Name list, enter the code, and click the Install button.

License codes need to be installed only once and are stored permanently in the Edge’s memory. Once a license code is installed, the Edge can be used with any PC.

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Unassigned Channels Tab

The Unassigned Channels tab (see Figure 32) is used to define the default signaling state for T1 and E1 channels that have not been assigned to any control set, and therefore are not associated with any template.

These signaling states are used as the defaults when selecting a new card mode in the Unit screen for an Edge and may be overridden on a per-unit basis (see “T1 Card Mode” on page 24 and “E1 Card Mode” on page 26).

You can select an idle signaling state associated with a particular protocol or define the actual bit pattern directly.

Figure 32. Setting the Default Idle State for Unassigned Channels

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EXECUTING AND VIEWING SIMULATIONS

Executing a Simulation

Figure 33 shows a Control Set Enable button with the name “Control Set Example”.

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Figure 33. Control Set Information

When expanding the display tree for Control Sets and highlighting the name of the Control Set, a list of the Parameters and Values are displayed in the information section. See Figure 33. The same can also be done for all the other components on the display tree.

A simulation is started by clicking the Control Set Enable button. The button appears depressed when enabled and a small (running) icon appears next to the Control

Set name in the tree display (see “Icons” on page 16). Upon completion of a timed simulation, the changes to a (finished). Manually stopping the simulation by clicking the Control Set Enable button, causes the to re-appear next to the control

set after all the assigned channels return to an idle state. See Figure 34.

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Since the Control Set in Figure 33 and Figure 34 was configured for Manual Start and Stop, the test calls start immediately and do not stop until the Control Set Enables button is clicked a second time.

For POTS FXS channels the status of the channel changes from (on-hook) to (ringing) to indicate a ringing state. Once the Edge recognizes an off-hook from the

equipment under test, the (ringing) changes to an (off-hook). See Figure 34. This is the state of the equipment under test.

On T1/E1 Wink Start operation, there is no (ringing) or Ringing Status due to the nature of the protocol operation. An (off-hook) or (on-hook) from the

equipment under test is the only indication.

Event Log

An event log is created for all events and calls related to the Edge. Various filters can be turned on to eliminate conditions that you may not want to view.

To access the Event Log, select Event Log on the View menu. You then have two options: Open, which opens the event log, and Clear, which allows you to delete the contents of the event log.

Figure 34. Call Status

There are two views on the Event Log (see Figure 35).

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• The Events view, shows all occurrences of any change in state on the Edge and on all calls.

• The Calls view, shows call information only.

Figure 35. Events View on Event Log

Enabling Auto-Refresh initiates constant updates of the Event Log as changes occur. Refresh is used when Auto-Refresh is off, which causes the log to update only when the Refresh button is clicked.

Clear is used to delete all information stored in both the Events and Calls log and starts the log with a clean slate.

Print allows printing of the current view of the log file.

Export allows saving the current view of the event log as a comma-delimited text file.

The bottom of the screen has a Select section where filters can be used to display specific Events and/or specific IDs of the Edge system.

The Event filter allows viewing specific events or types of events.

The ID filter allows viewing of events for a specific unit or channel.

The Events view shows the date and time of the occurrence, the ID of the specific unit or channel and what Event actually occurred.

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The Calls view only shows the calls that have taken place on the channels that have been running tests (see Figure 36). This view shows the date/time and ID plus the Time to Answer, Call Duration and Disposition, indicating if the call was answered or not.

Figure 36. Calls View on Event Log

When viewing Calls, a Summary box displays the dispositions and total number of all calls on the channels selected in the Select field.

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Diagnostics

Selecting Diagnostics on the Tools menu opens the Diagnostics window and a Select Diagnostic Channels dialog box overlaid on top. See Figure 37. Click the arrow and a list of channels is displayed. Scroll to select a specific channel. Selecting All will bring up every channel on the Edge including the ones not in use. It is recommended to choose a specific channel or choose by the Control Set name.

Figure 38 shows how channels are displayed. A box represents each selected channel.

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Figure 37. Select Diagnostic Channels Screen

Channels can be viewed in any combination. To add other channels, select View Channel on the Diagnostics menu. To close a specific channel, click the Close button in the title bar for the channel. To close all the channels, select Close All on the Diagnostics menu. The Window menu controls the way the channels are arranged.

The icon in a channel’s title bar indicates an on-hook or off-hook condition from the equipment under test.

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A channel can be placed in a certain signaling state by clicking the appropriate button in the channel’s box. Ringing is forced by clicking the by clicking the button. On-hook is forced by clicking the button. The Normal

button puts the channel back to normal operation. In addition, all channels can be placed in a certain state by clicking the All Normal, All Ring, All Off-Hook, or All On-Hook buttons.

To view the signaling bits states for T1/E1 channels, click the Monitor button for the channel. For ESF framing and E1, the ABCD bit states are indicated. For D4 framing, the bit states are indicated in ABAB format. Only one channel can be monitored at a time.

To exit Diagnostics, select Exit on the Diagnostics menu.

Trace

The step by step call progress of a channel can be displayed with the Trace screen (see Figure 39). This feature is helpful for troubleshooting problems on calls.

button. Off-hook is forced

Select Trace on the Tools menu. Choose the channel to be monitored from the Channel list. The information will scroll as calls are made on the channel.

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Note: To have the transmit and receive signaling bits visible in the Trace screen, the same channel must be selected in the Diagnostics screen, and have the Monitor button selected.

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TEST AUTOMATION INTERFACE

The TAI (Test Automation Interface) allows a user to create an external program to control one or more Edge units through links to the Edge configuration software. This is used for the test and development environment with control software written in TCL or LabView, or any programming language that is capable of DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) or TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) connections.

The TAI feature allows a user’s program to load preconfigured project files, start and stop tasks (control sets), receive event messages, and access diagnostic and trace (displays extended PRI event messages) functions.

Note: Sample programs that demonstrate the TAI functions are included in the TAI folder with the Edge software.

Important: TAI features require using version 2.6 or greater of the Edge software.

Basic Operation

Project files must be created using the Edge configuration software prior to using the TAI functionality. The TAI interface does not allow for the editing of projects.

The Edge configuration software acts as a driver for the TAI functions. When using the TAI functionality, the Edge program must be running on a PC that has connectivity (either serial or network) to the Edge units being controlled.

Access to the TAI functions of the Edge configuration software can be done from a program using DDE or TCP links, either on the same PC that is running the Edge configuration software, or on another PC across a network. Only one connection at a time is allowed.

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Communicating with Edge Configuration Software Using DDE

Sending

DDE commands are sent to the Edge configuration software using a DDE execute command. DDE execute commands require the following three items:

Service: The service for all Edge commands is “Telecom Simulation

Platform”

Topic: The topic for all Edge commands is “link”

Data: The data for the Edge commands are the commands and

parameters as described in the following command descriptions.

For example, to set a channel into a ringing diagnostic state the command would be:

dde execute {Telecom Simulation Platform} link SETDIAGNOSTIC,test.2.1.01,1

The exact command format may vary depending upon the actual programming language used.

Retrieving

Retrieving data from the Edge configuration software through DDE uses a DDE request. DDE requests require the following items:

After sending any command to the Edge configuration software, a request should be sent to the appropriate DDE items to retrieve the results of the command.

For example, to receive the response from a command, the command would be:

dde request {Telecom Simulation Platform} link TSPData

The exact command format may vary depending upon the actual programming language used.

Service: The service for all Edge requests is “Telecom Simulation

Platform”

Topic: The topic for all Edge requests is “link”

Item: There are three different item parameters used for the Edge.

These items are TSPData, TSPAlerts and TSPEvents. Usage of these three items is explained in the following command descriptions.

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Communicating with Edge Configuration Software Using TCP

To communicate with the Edge configuration software using TCP, an application must request three socket connections from the Edge configuration software. All requests are to the IP address of the PC that is running the Edge configuration software, and are sent to the same port (default 3474). The first socket requested will become socket1, the second socket2 and the third socket3. All commands to the Edge configuration software are sent on socket1. Data returned from the Edge configuration software is sent as described in the following command descriptions.

Since the socket connections are assigned in the order that they are requested, in the event that any connection fails, all three must be closed and then re-established.

For example, to set a channel into a ringing diagnostic state, the command would be:

puts $socket1 SETDIAGNOSTIC,test.2.1.01,1

The exact command format may vary depending upon the actual programming language used.

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Commands

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GETMESSAGES

Format

GETMESSAGES, mode

Description

Retrieves events and warning messages

Parameter

DDE Returns

mode

0 Clears buffers 1 Retrieves messages

Item TSPData

OK Command accepted Error Invalid parameter

Item TSPAlerts

List of warning messages. Messages delimited by “~”.

Item TSPEvents

List of events. Events delimited by linefeed.

TCP Returns

Socket1

OK Command accepted Error Invalid parameter

Socket2

List of warning messages. Messages delimited by “~”.

Socket3

List of events. Events delimited by linefeed.

Notes

When using the DDE link, events and warning messages are buffered and sent when polled by the getmessages command.

The getmessages command is not required when using the TCP link. Events and warning messages are sent on sockets 2 and 3 automatically when they occur and are not buffered.

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GETSTATUS

Format

GETSTATUS

Description

Retrieves status items.

DDE Returns

Item TSPData

Returns a list containing one or more of the following as

appropriate, delimited with linefeeds:

FILE,filename Filename is the name of the current project file UNIT,unitname,connectstatus Unitname name of an Edge unit defined in the current

project file. Connectstatus 0 if connection to Edge is broken. 1 if connection to Edge is OK. T1ALARMS,portname,alarms Portname t1/e1 port (unitname.slot.port) Alarms 0 no alarms 1 Clock Sync 2 Red Alarm 3 Clock Sync & Red Alarm TASK,taskname,enabled,runstatus

Taskname

task (control set) name

Enabled

0 task (control set) disabled 1 task (control set) enabled

runstatus

0 idle 1 channels still active

TCP Returns

Socket1

Same data as DDE link item TSPData

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INITIALIZE

Format

INITIALIZE,unitname

Description

Initializes an Edge unit

Parameter

DDE Returns

TCP Returns

unitname

Name of Edge unit to initialize

Item TSPData

Working Command accepted, initializing unit Error Invalid parameter Complete Initialization complete

Socket1

Same data as DDE link item TSPData

Notes

The working response is sent immediately after the command is received, and before the initialization of the unit. The complete is sent when the initialization of the Edge is completed.

If communicating via DDE, and the Working response is received, the user should repeat the DDE request until the Complete response is received.

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LISTCARDS

Format

LISTCARDS,unitname

Description

Lists what cards are installed in an Edge unit

Parameter

DDE Returns

TCP Returns

unitname

Name of Edge unit

Item TSPData

Error Invalid parameter Cardnames List of card types, one per slot, delimited with linefeeds

Socket1

Same data as DDE link item TSPData

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LISTCHANNELS

Format

LISTCHANNELS,taskname

Description

Lists what channels are assigned to a task

Parameter

DDE Returns

TCP Returns

taskname

Name of task (control set)

Item TSPData

Error Invalid parameter Channelnames

List of channels (unitname.slot.port.channel) delimited with linefeeds

Socket1

Same data as DDE link item TSPData

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LISTFILES

Format

LISTFILES

Description

Lists the project files that are in the data subdirectory

DDE Returns

TCP Returns

Item TSPData

Filenames List of file names delimited with linefeeds

Socket1

Same data as DDE link item TSPData

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LISTTASKS

Format

LISTTASKS

Description

Lists the tasks (control sets) that have been loaded from the project file

DDE Returns

TCP Returns

Item TSPData

Tasks (control sets) names

List of task (control set) names delimited with linefeeds

Socket1

Same data as DDE link item TSPData

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LISTUNITS

Format

LISTUNITS

Description

Lists the Edge units that have been loaded from the project file.

DDE Returns

TCP Returns

Item TSPData

Edge unit names

List of Edge unit names delimited with linefeeds.

Socket1

Same data as DDE link item TSPData

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LOADFILE

Format

LOADFILE,filename

Description

Loads a project file

Parameter

DDE Returns

TCP Returns

filename

Name of project file to load. Filename must exist in the data subdirectory of the Edge configuration software, or must contain the full path, and must exist on the same PC as the Edge configuration software.

Item TSPData

Working Command accepted, loading project file Error Invalid parameter Complete File load complete

Socket1

Same data as DDE link item TSPData

Notes

The working response is sent immediately after the command is received, and before the file is loaded. The complete is sent when the file load is completed.

If communicating via DDE, and the Working response is received, the user should repeat the DDE request until the Complete is received.

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RUNTASK

Format

RUNTASK,taskname,state

Description

Starts or stops a task (control set)

Parameters

DDE Returns

TCP Returns

taskname

Name of task (control set) to start or stop

state

0 or Stop Disable task (control set) 1 or Start Enable task (control set)

Item TSPData

OK Command accepted Error Invalid parameter

Socket1

Same data as DDE link item TSPData

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SETDIAGNOSTIC

Format

SETDIAGNOSTIC,channelid,state

Description

Places a channel into a diagnostic state

Parameters

channelid

state

DDE Returns

Item TSPData

Name of channel (unitname.slot.port.channel)

0 Return channel to normal operation 1 Set channel to ringing state 2 Place channel Off hook 3 Place channel On hook

OK Command accepted Error Invalid parameter

TCP Returns

Socket1

Same data as DDE link item TSPData

Notes

The channel must be assigned to a task (control set), and the state must be valid for the protocol in use. Multiple channels may be set in diagnostic modes simultaneously.

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SETMONITOR

Format

SETMONITOR,channelid

Description

Enables monitoring of bit state changes on a channel.

Parameter

DDE Returns

TCP Returns

channelid

Name of channel (unitname.slot.port.channel)

Item TSPData

OK Command accepted Error Invalid parameter

Socket1

Same data as DDE link item TSPData

Notes

The channel must be assigned to a task (control set). Only one channel can be monitored at a time, setting a new channel will disable monitoring of any previously assigned channel. Bit state changes are sent as events.

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SETPRIEVENTS

Format

SETPRIEVENTS,channelid

Description

Enables extended PRI event messages for a channel.

Parameter

DDE Returns

TCP Returns

channelid

Name of channel (unitname.slot.port.channel)

Item TSPData

OK Command accepted Error Invalid parameter

Socket1

Same data as DDE link item TSPData

Notes

The channel must be assigned to a task (control set). Only one channel can be set to display PRI events at a time, setting a new channel will disable the display of PRI events on any previously assigned channel.

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Warning Messages

Format

Prompt^Mode^Type^Response

Description

Warning messages are sent from the Edge software to the user’s application. Because the prompt may contain commas, a carat “^” is used to separate parameters, and events are terminated with a linefeed character.

Parameters

Prompt

Text string of the warning message

Mode

These are the buttons which normally would have shown on the pop-up message box. 0 OK 1 OK Cancel 2 Abort Retry Ignore 3 Yes No Cancel 4 Yes No 5 Retry Cancel

Type

Type of message. 0 NONE 1 Communication error 2 Hardware error 4 T1 alarm 5 Other

Response

Default response which was generated to this message. 1 OK 2 Cancel 3 Abort 4 Retry 5 Ignore 6 Yes 7 No

Notes

When running the Edge configuration software, warning messages normally appear as pop-up messages requiring a user response. Because the TAI functions are intended for program control, these messages are suppressed and a default response is

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automatically generated. These messages are provided as a troubleshooting tool and may be ignored.

When using the DDE link, events and warning messages are buffered and sent when polled by the getmessages command.

The getmessages command is not required when using the TCP link. Events and warning messages are sent on sockets 2 and 3 automatically when they occur and are not buffered.

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Events

Format

DateTime,EventType,ID,Category,Event,Data1,Data2

Description

Events are sent from the Edge software to the user’s application. A comma separates event parameters, and events are terminated with a linefeed character.

Parameters

DateTime

mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss

EventType

1 EventTypeError 2 EventTypeWarning 4 EventTypeInformation

Unitname Unitname.slot Unitname.slot.port Unitname.slot.port.channel