Xtramus APMPT-4 User Manual

APMPT-4 V2.1b004

User’s Manual

USM Ver 2.4

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Foreword

Copyright

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Warranty

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environment; any improper operation or in irregular environment may possibly cause this product NOT function well. For detailed
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Date

USM Version

Revision contents

2014/08/22

2.4

1. Delete Serial Port test task and its task descriptions.

2. Delete Telnet test task.

3. Add Terminal test task which combine console and
telnet.

4. Add Line Emulate test task.

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Table of Contents

Foreword ........................................................................................................................................ 2

Revision ......................................................................................................................................... 3

1. APMPT-4 Overview .................................................................................................................... 6

1.2. Specifications & System Requirements .......................................................................... 6

1.3. Function Description ........................................................................................................ 7

1.3.1. Performance Task in Layer 1 (PT1) ............................................................................. 7

1.3.2. Performance Task in Layer 2 (PT2) ............................................................................. 7

1.3.3. Performance Tasks in Layer 3 (PT3) ......................................................................... 10

1.3.4. PoE (Power over Ethernet) Test ................................................................................ 11

1.3.5. AC Test ....................................................................................................................... 12

1.3.6. Terminal Test .............................................................................................................. 12

1.3.7. General Test ............................................................................................................... 12

1.3.8. Customization Test .................................................................................................... 13

2. Software/Hardware Installation for APMPT-4 ......................................................................... 14

2.1. Install/Uninstall APMPT-4 on PC .................................................................................... 14

2.2. Hardware Installation...................................................................................................... 18

3. APMPT-4 Overview .................................................................................................................. 19

3.1. Starting APMPT-4 ............................................................................................................ 19

3.2. APMPT-4/NuServer Main Window Overview ................................................................. 24

3.3. Menu Bar ......................................................................................................................... 26

3.3.1. File .............................................................................................................................. 26

3.3.2. View ............................................................................................................................ 27

3.3.3. Tools ........................................................................................................................... 28

3.3.4. Security ...................................................................................................................... 29

3.3.5. Language.................................................................................................................... 30

3.3.6. Help ............................................................................................................................. 30

3.4. Quick Launch Buttons ................................................................................................... 31

3.5. DUT Information ............................................................................................................. 32

3.6. Task Running Status ...................................................................................................... 33

3.7. Status Bar ........................................................................................................................ 33

3.8. System Status ................................................................................................................. 33

3.9. Test Control & Status ..................................................................................................... 33

4. Creating Task via New Model Wizard ..................................................................................... 35

4.1. Selecting Active Ports from Installed Module Cards .................................................... 36

4.2. Making Settings on Option – New Model Window ........................................................ 39

4.2.1. Configuring Environment Setting ............................................................................. 40

4.2.2. Adding/Removing Tasks via Task List Setting ......................................................... 45

4.2.3. Configuring Tasks Listed on List of Selected Tasks ............................................... 49

5. APMPT-4 Detail Task Setting .................................................................................................. 51

5.1. Test Tasks - Layer 1: DUT-OSC ...................................................................................... 52

5.1.1. Setup .......................................................................................................................... 52

5.1.2. Criteria ........................................................................................................................ 52

5.1.3. Misc ............................................................................................................................ 52

5.1.4. Help ............................................................................................................................. 53

5.2. Test Tasks – Layer 2 ....................................................................................................... 54

5.2.1. Port Map ..................................................................................................................... 54

5.2.2. Media Type ................................................................................................................. 55

5.2.3. Packet ......................................................................................................................... 58

5.2.4. Learning ..................................................................................................................... 63

5.2.5. Criteria ........................................................................................................................ 64

5.2.6. Misc ............................................................................................................................ 66

5.2.7. Help ............................................................................................................................. 67

5.3. Test Tasks – Layer 3 ....................................................................................................... 68

5.3.1. Port Map  IP Setting ............................................................................................... 68

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5.3.2. Performance Task Layer 3 – PT3-Ping ................................ ..................................... 69

5.4. Test Task – PoE ............................................................................................................... 72

5.4.1. POE Connect .............................................................................................................. 73

5.4.2. POE Disconnect ......................................................................................................... 76

5.4.3. POE Overload ............................................................................................................ 79

5.4.4. POE ShortCuicuit task’s Setup/Criteria/Help Tab Menu .......................................... 82

5.4.5. POE Loading .............................................................................................................. 84

5.4.6. POE Loading-GROUPS .............................................................................................. 92

5.4.7. POE Dynamic ............................................................................................................. 99

5.5. Test Task – AC .............................................................................................................. 101

5.5.1. PWR-Setup (Power Setup Test) .............................................................................. 101

5.5.2. PWR – Check (Power Check Test) .......................................................................... 103

5.6. Test Task – Terminal ..................................................................................................... 105

5.6.1. Console .................................................................................................................... 105

5.6.2. Telnet ........................................................................................................................ 106

5.7. Test Tasks – General .................................................................................................... 109

5.7.1. Toggle MDI-II/X ......................................................................................................... 109

5.7.2. Media Pre-Setting ................................................................ .................................... 111

5.7.3. 1 to Many-UC ............................................................................................................ 113

5.7.4. Inserting Waiting Time ................................................................ ............................. 120

5.7.5. 1 to Many-MCV ......................................................................................................... 121

5.7.6. CALL-EXT ................................................................................................................. 128

5.7.7. LineEmulate ............................................................................................................. 129

5.8. Test Tasks – Customization ......................................................................................... 131

6. Test Result & Report ............................................................................................................. 135

6.1. Task Running Status .................................................................................................... 136

6.2. Test Result/Report ........................................................................................................ 137

6.2.1. Task List ................................................................................................................... 137

6.2.2. Counter Window ...................................................................................................... 138

6.2.3. Result ....................................................................................................................... 142

6.2.4. Capture Report......................................................................................................... 143

6.2.5. Display Setting ......................................................................................................... 143

6.2.6. Stream Counter Root 1/2 ......................................................................................... 144

6.3. Test Report .................................................................................................................... 145

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Item

Description

Platform

NuStreams-2000(i), NuStreams-600(i) chassis

Operating System

Microsoft Windows Vista /7/8, Microsoft Windows XP

Supported Modules

Xtramus XM-RM series Rapid-Matrix modules

Built-in Tasks

 Performance Task in Layer 1 (Layer1)
 Performance Task in Layer 2 (Layer 2)
 Performance Task in Layer 3 (Layer 3)
 PoE (Power over Ethernet) Tasks
 AC Tasks
 Terminal Tasks
 General Tasks
 Customization Tasks

Multi-User

Support Client-Server architecture for different users

Report

Test report in text format or real-time display

Configuration

Graphic User Interface (GUI) windows

OS

Windows XP

Windows Vista /7/8

CPU

Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher

RAM

512MB RAM

1GB RAM

HDD

10GB available space

1. APMPT-4 Overview

1.1. General Description of APMPT-4

APMPT-4 is a utility-software for Microsoft Windows operating system. Specifically designed
for Xtramus NuStreams chassis, APMPT-4 can perform tests in mass-production scale with
pre-defined variable, and provide accurate, real-time DUT (Device under Test) status test
reports.

1.2. Specifications & System Requirements

Specifications

System Requirements

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1.3. Function Description

Built-in tasks in APMPT-4 include Unicast, Flow Control, Broadcast, Filter, CRC Error, Ping, PoE, Power,
Console port tasks and other tasks.

1.3.1. Performance Task in Layer 1 (PT1)

DUT OSC Test

Test the speed rate of the DUT

By using this utility, operator is able to measure oscillator's speed of DUT that is either faster or slower
than standard speed in ppm scale, or use it as criteria to judge the result of test.

1.3.2. Performance Task in Layer 2 (PT2)

A. Unicast Test

Unicast transmission is to send information packets to a single destination. In layer 2 test, unique MAC
address is the key of single destination as illustration below.

Perform unicast test on DUT in layer2 with different speeds, modes and various configurations.

 PT2-UC-10H (10Mbps Half Duplex),
 PT2-UC-10F (10Mbps Full Duplex),
 PT2-UC-100H (100Mbps Half Duplex),
 PT2-UC-100F (10Mbps Full Duplex),
 PT2-UC-1G (1Gbps Full Duplex),
 PT2-UC-10G (10G Full Duplex),
 PT2-UC-GROUPS (Perform Layer 2 MAC address Unicast performance test by two groups

settings with different media types such as 100Mbps and 1Gbps for DUT ports with different
maximum speeds)

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B. Flow Control Test

Perform flow control test on DUT in layer 2 with different speeds, modes and various configurations. It
tests the performance when the DUT is connected to the media type with varied kinds of speeds and

directions.

 PT2-FC-10H-100H (10Mbps Half ↔ 100Mbps Half),
 PT2-FC-100H-10H (100Mbps Half ↔10Mbps Half),
 PT2-FC-10F-100F (10Mbps Full ↔ 100Mbps Full),
 PT2-FC-100F-10F (100Mbps Full ↔ 10Mbps Full),
 PT2-FC-100F-1G (100Mbps Full ↔ 1Gbps Full),
 PT2-FC-1G-100F (1Gbps Full ↔ 100Mbps Full),
 PT2-FC-1G-10G (1Gbps Full ↔ 10G Full),
 PT2-FC-10G-1G (10G Full ↔ 1Gbps Full),
 PT2-FC-GROUPS (Perform Layer 2 Flow Control tests by two groups with different media types

such as 100Mbps and 1Gbps for DUT ports with different maximum speeds.)

C. Broadcast Test

Broadcasting refers to transmitting packets that will be received (conceptually) by every device on the
network.

Perform broadcast test on DUT in layer2 with different speeds, modes and various configurations.
These following tasks transmit broadcast frames (Destination Address: FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF).

 PT2-BC-10H, (10Mbps, Half Duplex)
 PT2-BC-10F, (10Mbps, Full Duplex)
 PT2-BC-100H, (100Mbps, Half Duplex)
 PT2-BC-100F, (100Mbps, Full Duplex)
 PT2-BC-1G, (1Gbps, Full Duplex)
 PT2-BC-10G, (10Gbps, Full Duplex)
 PT2-BC-GROUPS (Perform Layer 2 Broadcast test by two groups with different media types such

as 100Mbps and 1Gbps for DUT ports with different maximum speeds.)

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D. Filter Test

This filter test should filter all packets with the same source MAC address and destination MAC Address.
For the test packets transmitted are all with the same source MAC address and destination MAC
address and the DUT should filter this kind of packet.

Perform filter test on DUT in layer2 with different speeds, modes and various configurations. The
following tasks transmit frames with same DA (destination address) and SA (source address).

 PT2-FT-10H, (10Mbps, Half Duplex)
 PT2-FT-10F, (10Mbps, Full Duplex)
 PT2-FT-100H, (100Mbps, Half Duplex)
 PT2-FT-100F, (100Mbps, Full Duplex)
 PT2-FT-1G, (1Gbps, Full Duplex)
 PT2-FT-10G, (10Gbps, Full Duplex)
 PT2-FT_GROUPS (Perform Layer 2 Filter Test by two groups with different media types such as

100Mbps and 1Gbps for DUT ports with different maximum speeds.)

E. CRC Error Test

CRC Checksum is registered at the end of Ethernet frame.

Perform CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) error test on DUT in layer2 with different speeds, modes and
various configurations for the last 4 bytes of CRC to be filtered. For normal DUT, frame with error CRC
should be filtered. The following tasks transmit frames with CRC errors.

 PT2-CRC-10H, (10Mbps, Half Duplex)
 PT2-CRC-10F, (10Mbps, Full Duplex)
 PT2-CRC-100H, (100Mbps, Half Duplex)
 PT2-CRC-100F, (100Mbps, Full Duplex)
 PT2-CRC-1G, (1Gbps, Full Duplex)
 PT2-CRC-10G, (10Gbps, Full Duplex)
 PT2-CRC-GROUPS (Perform Layer 2 CRC check test by two groups with different media types

such as 100Mbps and 1Gbps for DUT ports with different maximum speeds.)

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1.3.3. Performance Tasks in Layer 3 (PT3) A. Network Tool: Ping

Ping is a network tool used to test whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network. It is also
used to self-test the network interface card of the computer, or as a speed test.

Perform Ping test on DUT in layer3 that is based on different IP addresses, subnet mask, ping IP address
and gateway.

 PT3-Ping

B. Unicast Test

Unicast transmission is to send information packets to a single destination. In layer 3 test, unique IP
address is the key of single destination as illustration below.

Perform unicast test on DUT in layer 3 with different speeds, mode and various configurations.

 PT3-UC-10H, (10Mbps, Half Duplex)
 PT3-UC-10F, (10Mbps, Full Duplex)
 PT3-UC-100H, (100Mbps, Half Duplex)
 PT3-UC-100F, (100Mbps, Full Duplex)
 PT3-UC-1G, (1Gbps, Full Duplex)
 PT3-UC-10G, (10Gbps, Full Duplex)
 PT3-UC-GROUPS (Layer 3 Unicast Full Performance Test. Perform Layer 3 IP Address Unicast

test by two groups with different media types such as 100Mbps and 1Gbps for DUT ports with
different maximum speeds.)

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1.3.4. PoE (Power over Ethernet) Test

Overview of PoE

 PoE: Power Over Ethernet

 Based on IEEE 802.3af and ongoing 802.3at
 Protocol for DTE power via copper-based media
 DTE (Data Terminal Equipment)

 PSE: Power Sourcing Equipment

Equipment provides the power to PD by network cable.

 PD: Powered Device

Device consumes the power from PSE by network cable. NuStream-2000i, 600i with PoE module
acts as PD for the test.

A. PoE-Connect

Perform connect test on DUT (i.e. PSE) based on different configurations.

B. PoE-Disconnect

Perform disconnect test on DUT (i.e. PSE) based on different configurations.

C. PoE-Overload

Perform overload test on DUT (i.e. PSE) based on different configurations.

D. PoE-ShortCircuit

Perform short circuit test on DUT (i.e. PSE) based on different configurations.

E. PoE-Loading

Perform loading and transmitting packets test on DUT (i.e. PSE) based on different configurations.

F. PoE-Loading-GROUPS

Perform loading and transmitting packets test on DUT (i.e. PSE) based on different configurations and
criteria for two groups with different media types such as 100Mbps and 1Gbps

G. POE-Dynamic Loading

Perform multiple loading and transmitting packets test on DUT (i.e. PSE) in different configurations at the
same time.

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1.3.5. AC Test

A. PWR-Setup

Perform power control on DUT such as power ON control and cycle reboot through test module XM-2WL1.
Under the control of XM-2WL1 module on chassis, the DUT that use the power from XM-2WL1 can have
ON / OFF and reboot control.

B. PWR-Check

Perform power monitor and statistics measurement from power plug into test module XM-2WL1. The outlet
of XM-2WL1 also supply power to DUT, thus operator gets the power statistics measurement to DUT.

1.3.6. Terminal Test

This test includes two parts: Console and Telnet test. Perform test by executing commands by manual
script or script file to RS232 interface or Telnet Server of DUT.

A. Console

Console refers to the console port, COM port or RS232 interface. This test will perform a series of standard
terminal command to check the response of COM port.

B. Telnet

Perform test by executing commands by manual script file to Telnet Server of DUT.

1.3.7. General Test Tests listed in this category include: 1 to Many-UC, 1 to Many-MCV,CALL-EXT, Inserting Waiting Time,

Media Pre-setting ,Toggle MDI-II/X and Line Emulate .

A. 1 to Many-UC

1 to Many-UC is a Unicast Full Performance Test. Performing Layer 2 MAC address Unicast performance
tests from one source to multiple ports with different media types (such as 100Mbps and 1Gbps Full).

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B. 1 to Many-MCV

Performing Layer 2 VLAN address multicast performance tests from one source port to multiple
destination ports with different media types (such as 100Mbps and 1Gbps Full).

C. CALL-EXT

This function allows you to execute your own programs/files as APMPT-4 Tasks.
D. Inserting Waiting Time

This function allows users to insert waiting time in-between tasks or to pause the whole testing process
after completing a task.

E. Media Pre-Setting

Test MDIX by Media Pre-setting mode or force MDI (straight-through connection) or MDIX (crossover
connection) mode of DUT.

F.Toggle MDI-II/X

Test the Auto MDIX function of different speeds/link modes of the DUT. Toggle MDI-II/X is a technology
that automatically detects the required cable connection type (straight-through or crossover) and
configures the connection appropriately.

G. Line Emulate

This function allows you to set the device 5160 or other line simulators connecting to the DUT port. Line
Emulate task must be performed ahead of the task which needs it.

1.3.8. Customization Test

A. CTM-BSTAR-001

This function allows two ports to co-transmit packets in which both side can have different Tx
parameters.

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1. Double-click APMPT-4 installation program
and start the installation process.

2. InstallShield Wizard is starting to install
APMPT-4. If you would like to cancel
installation, click Cancel.

3. Click Next to continue installation.

4. Click I accept the terms in the license

agreement, and click Next to continue.

2. Software/Hardware Installation for APMPT-4

2.1. Install/Uninstall APMPT-4 on PC

Please follow the steps down below to install APMPT-4:

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5. Input the User Name and Organization and
click Next to continue.

6. Click the Change… button to install the
program to another folder, or click Next button
to install the program into the default
destination folder, and then continue next step.
Click Back button to go back to the previous
step to modify.

7. Click Install to begin the installation.

8. InstallShield Wizard is installing APMPT-4.

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9. Click Finish to exit the wizard.

10. WinPcap Installer appears. Click Next
button to get ready to install, or click Cancel
button to stop.

11. Review the license agreement before
installing. Click I Agree button to continue. It is
necessary to accept the agreement to install
WinPcap.

12. It is high recommended to check the

“Automatically start the Wincap driver at boot

time” as default. Then click Install.

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13. WinPcap is installing.

14. WinPcap installation completes. Click

Finish button to close the wizard.

You can uninstall APMPT-4 by:

 Click Start → Programs → NuStreams →

APMPT-4→ Uninstall APMPT-4

 Go to the Control Panel, choose

APMPT-4 from installed program list, and

click “Uninstall”.

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2.2. Hardware Installation

Before running APMPT-4 after installation, please be sure that you‟ve installed both the DUT and your PC
with Nustreams-2000i/600i properly as shown in the illustrations down below.

For operating APMPT-4 on NuStreams-2000i and NuStreams-600i Chassis, an external PC is required.
For NuStreams-2000i, connect network port of PC LAN card to DOWN (or UP) port of XM-2S19 with
network cable.

For NuStreams-600i, connect network port of PC LAN card to DOWN (or UP) port of XM-2S10 with
network cable.

Please note that the PC‟s TCP/IP setting should be configured so that the PC‟s NIC will obtain an IP
address from NuStreams-2000i/600i automatically.

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You can start running APMPT-4 by:

 Click Start  Programs  NuStreams 

APMPT-4.

 Double-click APMPT-4 icon located on your

PC‟s desktop.

3. APMPT-4 Overview

3.1. Starting APMPT-4

Before starting APMPT-4, the DUT, your PC, and NuStreams-2000i/600i shall be connected as shown in
“2.2. Hardware Installation”.

When you first start the APMPT-4, a Profile Section window as below will pop up. Select standard
(default) option in general case. If you are a user of a certain customized company, select the
corresponding option.

If your PC is not connected with NuStreams-2000i/600i, you can still run APMPT-4 under Demo Mode.
Almost all APMPT-4‟s functions are available under Demo Mode. However, please note that Demo Mode

is for system demo purposes only, and does not serve any test purpose at all.

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Please follow the steps down below to start APMPT-4:

When starting APMPT-4, a “Connect to NuServer”
window will pop up and asked how you are going to
connect to NuServer.

 Local Host: Choose this option when you‟re

running APMPT-4 from NuStreams-2000i IPC
module or a PC that‟s connected to
NuStreams-2000i/600i via an RJ45 cable.

 Remote: Choose this option when you‟re running

APMPT-4 from other PC located on the network.
Choose the IP address which is assigned from
NuStreams-2000i/600i from the scroll-down menu。

 Demo: Choose demo to enter APMPT-4‟s Demo

Mode.

 Connect/Cancel: Click the Connect button to

connect to NuStreams-2000i/600i or click the
Cancel button to quit.

If NuServer is not running while starting APMPT-4, a
window will pop up and ask if you would like to run
NuServer. Please click Yes to continue or No to cancel.

A “NuServer-NIC Information” window will pop up. Please select the NIC (Network Interface Card) which is
connected to NuStreams -2000i/ 600i from the Network Interface Information table, and click OK. If you‟re
using NuStreams-2000i‟s IPC module, please choose “Realtek RTL8139 Family Fast Ethernet”. NuServer
will connect to the daughter boards, and APMPT-4 will start as well.

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Please follow the steps down below to start APMPT-4:

When the information listed in the Nuserver window is
abnormal, click Force Disconnect, and then click

ReConnect.
Force Disconnect: Disconnect with NuStreams -2000i/

600i forcefully.
ReConnect: Reconect with NuStreams -2000i/ 600i.

For security reasons, APMPT-4 requires
Account/Password to login. The default
Account/Password is:

 Account: Admin
 Password: xtramustech

Please note that the password is case-sensitive, and
shall be changed as soon as you login for the first time.

Please refer to “3.3.4. Security” for more information
about how to change APMPT-4‟s password.

 Enable auto-logout after 5 min: Enable this

function so APMPT-4 shall automatically logout
after 5 minutes.

 Login/Cancel: Click Login/Cancel button to login

or cancel.

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Please follow the steps down below to start APMPT-4:

You now have access to APMPT-4‟s main display window.

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Function Descriptions

Menu Bar

The Menu Bar allows you to manage test model settings, view test log/
model information, set/reset APMPT-4 password, and change language
displayed.

Quick Launch Buttons

The Quick Launch Buttons allow you to load/reload test model settings,
connect to the NuServer, and lock test model.

DUT Information

This section of the main window contains the DUT„s logo and model
name.

Task Running Status

This section of the main window contains general information/status of the
tasks that are currently running.

Status Bar

The Status Bar shows the APMPT-4‟s running status.

System Status

The System Status displays running processes of APMPT-4 system.

Test Control & Status

The Test Control & Status section contains test control buttons (which
allow you to Start/Stop/Pause/Resume tests) and general test information.

Test Result/Report

This section allows you to view the test results.

3.2. APMPT-4/NuServer Main Window Overview

APMPT-4 Main Window

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Description

Module Card

Information

This section displays the information regarding to the model cards that are
installed on NuStreams-2000i/600i. Model Card IDs are showed as the
format of (X, Y, Z) while X is the number of the chassis (which is displayed
on NuStreams-2000i/600i), Y is the slot number where this model card is
installed, and Z is the available port number located on the model card.

Connection

Function

You can reconnect a link down status or force to disconnect your
NuStreams-600i/2000i to your PC.

NIC Information

This section displays the detail information (including NIC Model name,
NIC‟s MAC address) regarding to the selected NIC.

NuServer Version

This section displays the version of your NuServer.

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File Menu Bar Overview

New Model Wizard

Choose this option to start the New Model Wizard. The New Model Wizard allows
the users to set testing options for DUT. For detail descriptions regarding to the
New Model Wizard and its settings, please refer to”4. Creating Task via New

Model Wizard”.

Load Model

Load a previously-saved configuration file and
apply these settings to APMPT-4.

All the configurations you‟ve made via New

Model Wizard will be saved as a “*.xml” file,
along with several “*.cfg” files.

Please note that these “*.cfg” files contain test

settings as well. Deleting them will cause your

“*.xml” file unable to load properly.

Modify Model

Choose this option to make changes to the current test settings for DUT. For detail
descriptions regarding to these settings, please refer to the section down below.

Exit

A prompt pop-up window will ask if you are sure to
exit APMPT-4. Click Yes to exit APMPT-4, or click

No to cancel.

3.3. Menu Bar

APMPT-4 Menu Bar includes configuration options such as File, View, Tools, Security, Language, and
Help. Please refer to the sections down below for detail information regarding to each configuration

option.

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View

Latest Log

Choose Latest Log allows you to view the latest test log file (in “*.txt” format).

Log Folder

Choose Log Folder, and then the folder where all the saved test logs of the current test
model will be opened.

Model Folder

Choose Model Folder, and then the folder where all the DUT model configuration files are
saved will be opened. The default Log folder file path is under “C:\Program

Files\NuStreams\APMPT-4 v2.1b004\config”.

Module

Information

The Module Information window displays all the module cards that are installed on
NuStreams-2000i/600i and their detail information. To close the Module Information
window, click OK button.

NuServer

Display the NuServer window. For more information regarding to NuServer window,

please refer to “3.2. APMPT-4/NuServer Main Window Overview”.

Simple Style

Choose Simple Style will make you run the tests under a simple mode.

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Tools

Import DUT

Logo

You can load an image file that represents the DUT for testing via Import DUT Logo
function. The image file you chose will be shown on DUT Logo field of the Main
Window.

 Logo Preview: The image you‟ve chosen will be displayed in this field for

preview.

 Import: Click this button to choose the image file that will be displayed.
 OK: Click this button to apply the changes you‟ve made.
 Cancel: Click this button to abandon all the changes you‟ve made and exit

Import Logo Window.

TW Barcode

System Setting

The Setting is for TW Barcode System

Force to

Release Module

When the test encounters some unexpected problems which lead the board dead, or
other tests need to lock the current board, you can choose Force to Release Module
to obtain the board again.

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Security

Logout

Logout from Admin Mode and switch APMPT-4 to Operator Mode.

Login/Change

Account

Login to the Admin Mode.

Change

Password

You can change the password for Admin Mode here.
For security reasons, it is recommended to change
APMPT-4‟s password after you first login.

 Old Password: Enter the old password here.
 New: Enter the new password here. The new

password should be 6~12 characters and
mustn‟t contain special symbols.

 Confirm: Please type your new password again

for confirming.

 OK: Apply all the changes you‟ve made and

apply.

 Cancel: Cancel and abandon all the changes

you‟ve made.

Reset

Password

If you forget APMPT-4‟s Admin Mode password, you can reset the password to the
default password “xtramustech”.

Click Yes to start resetting the login password (or No to cancel), and click OK to
complete.

Always login

in OP Mode

Every time when APMPT-4 starts running, it will run under Operator Mode.

3.3.4. Security

APMPT-4 can run under Admin Mode and Operator Mode:

 Admin Mode: Users have the maximum authorization and can access all APMPT-4‟s functions.
 Operator Mode: Users are only allowed to access APMPT-4‟s basic functions such as loading

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Language

English/
Chinese

Simplified

APMPT-4 has 2 different languages for its UI available. You can set the language of UI to
either English or Simplified Chinese.

Help

About

APMPT-4

The About APMPT-4 window will pop up
and show detailed system information.

Xtramus Web

Click this option to access to Xtramus official website.

System

Requirement

The “System Requirements” window will pop up and
show the requirements for your PC and the
FPGA/Firmware/PROM version limit of the module
cards. Click the Ok button to exit the “System

Requirements” pop up window.

3.3.5. Language

3.3.6. Help