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Xtramus 1000 User Manual

NuBAR-1000
User Manual
USM V1.3
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Foreword

Copyright
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Trademarks
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Warranty
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Contact Information
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Date
USM Version
History
June, 2009
1.0
First release version
July, 2009
1.1
Icons of toolbar hotkeys are updated. Please refer to 5.3.2
Toolbar
For Packet Generation Test, the duration configured at
software is canceled. Only Time rotary switch on the body of NuBAR-1000 can configure the duration. Please refe to
5.4.1.2 Default User Defined Function B: Packet Generation Test
For user defined Loopback Test, the duration is configured
by rotary switch on the body of NuBAR-1000 only. Please refer to 5.4.1.4 Default User Defined Function D: Loopback Test
Auto or Force 10M Full duplex mode for all network
connection
Add caution to user that enough battery power is required
for large file download of Web Access test. Please refer to
5.4.1.3 Default User Defined Function C: Web Access
Sep. 2009
1.2
Add Open Log and Clear Log function in main menu.
Please refer to 5.3.1 Operation Menu
Add charge and operation time of battery. Please refer to
6.2.2 Charge and Operation Time of Battery
Aug. 2010
1.3
Changing format Revise 6.3. Restriction of Operation

REVISION HISTORY

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Table of Contents

Foreword ........................................................................................................................................ 1
REVISION HISTORY ...................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................... 3
1. General Description of NuBAR-1000 .................................................................................... 4
2. Appearance ............................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Front Side ...................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Rear Side ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Top Side and Bottom Side ............................................................................................ 9
2.4 Left side ....................................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Right Side .................................................................................................................... 11
3. Function of Rotary Switch and Buttons ............................................................................. 12
3.1 Rotary Switches for Configuration ............................................................................ 12
3.1.1 Rotary Function Switch .......................................................................................... 12
3.1.2 ID Rotary Switch ..................................................................................................... 17
3.1.3 Test Time Rotary Switch ........................................................................................ 18
3.2 Button for Operation ................................................................................................... 19
3.2.1 Run / Stop button ................................................................ ................................... 19
3.2.2 Clear Key ................................................................................................................. 20
3.2.3 Tx Test Key ............................................................................................................. 20
4. Procedure of Operation ....................................................................................................... 21
4.1 Hardware Connection ................................................................ ................................. 21
4.1.1 For Self-Test ............................................................................................................ 21
4.1.2 For Single DUT ....................................................................................................... 21
4.1.3 For Cable Wiring ..................................................................................................... 21
4.1.4 For Network Infrastructure .................................................................................... 22
4.1.5 For Mesh Network .................................................................................................. 22
4.1.6 For Loopback Test .................................................................................................. 23
4.1.7 For Broadcast Test ................................................................................................. 23
4.2 Test Procedure ............................................................................................................ 23
4.2.1 Configure the Function Mode ................................................................................ 23
4.2.2 Start the Test Procedure ........................................................................................ 24
4.3 Test Result ................................................................................................................... 25
5. Remote Control from USB Port .......................................................................................... 27
5.1 Installation of Driver ................................................................................................... 27
5.2 Installation of Software Utility .................................................................................... 28
5.3 Operation of Main Window ......................................................................................... 30
5.3.1 Operation Menu ...................................................................................................... 30
5.3.2 Toolbar .................................................................................................................... 34
5.4 Windows of Toolbar .................................................................................................... 35
5.4.1 Configuration .......................................................................................................... 35
5.4.2 Packet Generation .................................................................................................. 44
5.4.3 Symmetric Loop Test ............................................................................................. 47
5.4.4 Asymmetric Loop Test ........................................................................................... 50
6. Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 52
6.1 Upgrade Firmware and FPGA .................................................................................... 52
6.2 Built-in Battery ............................................................................................................ 53
6.2.1 Replacement of Battery.......................................................................................... 53
6.2.2 Charge and Operation Time of Battery ................................................................. 53
6.3 Restriction of Operation ............................................................................................. 54
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1. General Description of NuBAR-1000

NuBAR-1000 is an innovative compact network test equipment in the market that constructs several pioneering features that make on-site cabling and analysis for network construction easy and efficient.
Network cabling for a new building or office is often done by third party contractors. The technical personnel may not care about the real throughput and most of contractor only do the simple test by network cable tester to make sure that cable are well arranged and connected. However, problems always happen when the MIS start to deploy the network equipment inside the office. They may find that the cables are either unable to reach the Wirespeed transmission or lots of error packets are received during data transmission.
NuBAR-1000 is an ideal Ethernet tester for testing and troubleshooting potential problems of data transmission and bandwidth in the field. NuBAR-1000 works by pair with roles of Lord and Servant. Without extra standby personnel at the other test site, two NuBAR-1000 negotiate with each other automatically, start bi-directional symmetric / asymmetric Wirespeed transmission, synchronize the test result and store result at Lord NuBAR-1000.
For installation of asymmetric transmission network such as ADSL that downstream speed is much faster than upstream speed, it is difficult to test the network by general loopback method that data transmission speeds between two sides must be the same. Unique Asymmetric Loop Test of NuBAR-1000 is able to do customized speeds asymmetric transmission test that can verify the transmission quality of ADSL for ISP or Telecom Company. With this affordable price and excellent functions for network probe and test on-site, NuBAR-1000 is comprehensive solution for data transmission test in cable wiring phase or troubleshooting phase in the field.
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KEY FEATURES
Wirespeed gigabit packet generator and analyzer for bi-directional symmetric and
asymmetric transmission test
Packet generation of short, long and random length packet by on-panel operation A pair of NuBAR-1000 that serve as Servant and Lord for Bi-directional or Loopback
transmission test.
Mesh Loop function test that forward test streams to up to five NuBAR-1000 in mesh LAN Internet connectivity test by accessing and down file from internet. Support Layer 1 and Layer 2 loopback Five customized test modes on rotary switch that can be configured by PC in advance
and operated by on-panel button at test site
Time based test by rotary time switch or packet counts based test via configuration of
utility software
User-defined packet loss criteria for loopback test to determine Pass/Fail Asymmetric network Test such as ADSL without complicate settings. Powerful software application for advanced configuration/operation via USB cable Built-in rechargeable battery. Conduct tests on-site without extra power source
KEY BENEFITS
Connect PC is not required for operation of test procedure. Test product or network easily without specific expertise. Compact and ultra light Gigabit Ethernet test device. Built-in rechargeable NI-MH battery for testing of Ethernet anywhere. 10 pre-defined test patterns, and 5 user-defined patterns for instant testing or customized
application.
Test Ethernet network by two NuBAR-1000 that is located far away from each other. Auto-negotiation along with bi-directional Symmetric/Asymmetric Wirespeed test or
loopback test to measure the network.
MAIN APPLICATIONS
Network Detecting in Research and Development On-site test/repair/ maintenance of network in telecommunication and cable wiring
business
Network wiring task and trouble-shooting in office or building Asymmetric transmission test such as ADSL Test connection status of Internet Solution of Last-mile test between CO (central office) and CPE (customer premises
equipment)
Integrated test solution for customized proposal.
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Status LED
Rotary ID Switch
Rotary Function Switch
Clear Key
Run / Stop Key
Tx Test Key
Rotary Test Time Switch

2. Appearance

2.1 Front Side

There is a model name of this device.

2.2 Rear Side

Operation buttons and LED indicators are located here.
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Type
Label
LED
Description
System
Power (Run)
ON
System is ready
Blinking
System is running the specified task
OFF
Power is off
Battery
ON
Battery is almost exhausted. Please connect USB cable to charge it.
Test result
CRC
ON
CRC Error is found during the test
Blinking
Keep blinking if CRC error packets are received continually.
Tx loss
ON
Packet loss is found from local to remote side during the test.
Rx loss
ON
Packet loss is found at receiving side from remote to local side during the test.
Fail
ON
Result of the test is failed.
Pass
ON
Result of the test is passed.
Functional Status
(Loopback)
ON
Loopback status is enabled. Rotate functional rotary switch to 8 or 9 mode to enable this status
OFF
Under normal Lord or Servant mode.
Servant ON
This device is under Servant Mode. Rotate functional rotary switch to this mode.
OFF
This device is under Lord Mode.
(Connect)
ON
Negotiation and connection between Lord unit and Servant unit is successful.
Slow blinking (1Hz)
Request connection to Lord unit or Servant unit. If the unit is under Lord mode, then it request connection to Servant, and vice versa.
Fast blinking (8Hz)
Request connection between Lord unit and Servant unit is failed.
Get IP
ON
Test the connection to Internet is successful.
Status LED
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Slow blinking (1Hz)
Try to get an IP address from DHCP
Transmission Status
TX
Slow blinking (2Hz)
Data is transmitting
Fast blinking (4Hz)
Transmitting in Wirespeed
RX
Slow blinking (2Hz)
Data is receiving
Fast blinking (4Hz)
Receiving in Wirespeed
Speed
ON
1000Mbps connection
Mild blinking (2Hz)
100Mbps connection
Slow blinking (1Hz)
10Mbps connection
Label
Scale
Description
Function
1 set 16 scales 0~9, A~F
16 function modes 0~9: Pre-defined function A~E: Customized settings F: Control by PC via mini-USB port of NuBAR-1000. For detail, please refer to 3.1.1 Rotary Function
Switch
ID
2 sets 16 scales 0~9, A~F
Pair mapping control of NuBAR-1000 if there are more then one pair of NuBAR-1000 connected in the same network. For detail, please refer to 3.1.2 ID Rotary Switch
Test Time (sec)
2 sets 16 scales 0~9, A~F
It is for the configuration of test duration each time. Duration in seconds is configured in hex mode. For detail, please refer to 3.1.3 Test Time Rotary
Switch
Label
Action
Description
►/■
Push once
Run / Stop Key Press it to start or stop the procedure configured in Rotary Function Switch.
Rotary Switch
Buttons
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►t
Push once
Tx Test Key Transmit 10 broadcast short packet by 2 different MAC address. One MAC address is for the transmission of management parameter and the other is for the test packets.
000
Push once
Clear Key Clear the test result for next test. When test is done, all LEDs keep the result of pervious test. Press this key to clear all test results, then operator is able to process next test.
Ventilation Hole
Instruction Label
Serial No. Label

2.3 Top Side and Bottom Side

Ventilation hole, instruction label for rotary function key and Serial No. label are located here.
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Port Type
Label
Description
UTP Ethernet port for RJ-45 connector
10 100 1000M
Ethernet port for 10/100/1000M speed connection of RJ-45 connector
Type
Label
LED
Description
UTP Port status for RJ-45 connector
Link/ACT ON
Network is linked up.
Blinking
Data is transmitting or receiving
Full ON
Full duplex connection
OFF
Half duplex connection
UTP Port
Status LED

2.4 Left side

Left side has UTP ports that connect with physical transmission media.
Connection Ports
Status LED
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Type
Label
Description
Mini-USB
Power supply, battery charge, remote control and configuration or Firmware/FPGA upgrade of this machine
Power Switch
OFF ON
Turn on or turn off the operation of NuBAR-1000. Powered USB cable keep charging the battery of NuBAR-1000 even though the power switch is OFF.
Mini-USB
Power Switch

2.5 Right Side

Connection Ports
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Label
Scale
Description
Function
1 set 16 scales 0~9, A~F
16 function modes 0~9: Pre-defined function A~E: Customized settings F: Control by PC via USB port.
ID
2 sets 16 scales 0~9, A~F
Pair mapping control of NuBAR-1000 if there are more then one pair of NuBAR-1000 connected in the same network.
Test Time (sec)
2 sets 16 scales 0~9, A~F
It is for the configuration of test duration each time. Duration in seconds is configured in hex mode.
Rotary Switch
Function
ID
Test Time

3. Function of Rotary Switch and Buttons

At the bottom of this machine, there are rotary switches and buttons for almost all operation of this machine. Rotary switches are for the configuration of this machine and buttons are for the operation of this machine.

3.1 Rotary Switches for Configuration

There are several 16 scales rotary switches, scales from 0 to 9, A to F for 16 functions.
Use ceramics screwdriver that comes with NuBAR-1000 package to rotate this switch for the function below:
As the description at few sections above, the table is the general description of rotary switch

3.1.1 Rotary Function Switch

There is one 16 scales Functional Rotary Switch for 16 functions
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Scale
Function name
Description
0
Servant mode
Switch to Servant mode and accepts control and test from Lord. LED of Servant is ON when this mode is activated.
1
Short Packet Test
Lord requests Servant for symmetrical and bi-directional Wirespeed short packets (64 bytes) test. Lord and Servant do negotiation first, start test, synchronize result with each other, and then show test result when test is done. Pass LED is ON if no CRC errors, packet loss errors and other errors are found, otherwise, it is failed.
Rotary function switch location
Lord NuBAR-1000: 1 Servant NuBAR-1000: 0
2
Long Packet Test
Same test as function 1 with long packets length (1518 bytes).
Rotary function switch location
Lord NuBAR-1000: 2 Servant NuBAR-1000: 0
3
Random Packet Test
Same test as function 1 with random length packets (64~1518 bytes).
Rotary function switch location
Lord NuBAR-1000: 3 Servant NuBAR-1000: 0
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4
BERT Loopback Test
Lord sends BERT (Bit Error Rate Test) pattern (long packets, PRBS 2^31-1) to Servant and returns with switched DA / SA (destination / source MAC address) and recalculated CRC for Loopback test.
Rotary function switch location
Lord NuBAR-1000: 4 Servant NuBAR-1000: 0
5
Mesh Loop Test
Lord send mesh connection request to all Servants. There are maximum 5 Servants for this mesh connection test. Then Lord sends test packets to the 1st Servant, then the 1st Servant forward packets to 2nd Servant. Procedure is repeated until the final Servant returns packets to Lord. When test is done, all of them synchronize the result.
Rotary function switch location
Lord NuBAR-1000: 5 Servant NuBAR-1000: 0. The sequnece of acknowledge from
servants decides the sequence of servant.
6
Web Access
Get IP from DHCP server in the LAN and then access web server in Internet to download a specified file from Internet for test purpose.
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Rotary function switch location
NuBAR-1000: 6
7
Transmit Broadcast Packet 60pps
Send broadcast packets 60 times per second with increasing packet length (64~1518, 64...).
There is no test result and termination for the test.
Rotary function switch location
NuBAR-1000: 7
8
Loopback Slave (layer1)
This mode is test for other non-NuBAR-1000 device (Packet Generator). NuBAR-1000 resend incoming test frames from other non-NuBAR-1000 device to its received port.
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There is no test result and termination for the test.
Rotary function switch location
Servant NuBAR-1000: 8
9
Loopback Slave (layer2)
This mode is test for other non-NuBAR-1000 device (Packet Generator). NuBAR-1000 resend incoming test frames from other non-NuBAR-1000 device to its received port with switched DA / SA (destination / source MAC address) and recalculated CRC.
There is no test result and termination for the test.
Rotary function switch location
Servant NuBAR-1000: 9
A~E
Customized settings
Customized test settings that can be configured by PC via USB port. There are pre-configured default settings for other test. Please refer to
Rotary function switch location
Lord NuBAR-1000: A~E Servant NuBAR-1000: 0
F
PC control
Remote control, configuration and firmware/FPGA update by NuBAR-WIN application software via USB port.
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