Agilent E7572A E1 (Unbalanced) 4-Link Interface Module

Reference Manual

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Reference Manual

Agilent E7572A E1 (Unbalanced) 4-Link Interface Module

Introduction

The interface module provides the physical connection between the Signaling Advisor and the network you are testing. The interface module extracts the signaling information from up to four duplex links and adds a time stamp to the captured data before routing it to the mainframe for storage and analysis.

Sources of information about the Signaling Advisor

The documentation supplied is listed below: Mainframe Reference Manual - This manual describes the Signaling Advisor hardware. It also covers the connection and configuration of accessories via PC Cards in the PCMCIA slots. Users Manual - This manual tells you how to use the Signaling Advisor to monitor and emulate signaling data, view and interpret the results. Software Recovery Guide - This manual provides detailed instructions for reinstalling Windows and the Signaling Advisor System Software. (Note: Your instrument is shipped with all software installed.) Interface Module Reference Manuals - Each interface module is provided with a manual which tells you how to install and verify the operation of the module. Unpacking and Installation Card - Identifies the items you will typically receive with your instrument. It also shows you how to proceed when you first receive your instrument. Quick Start and Quick Reference - A summary of useful operating information. Registration and Initial Setup for the Signaling Advisor - Contains the preliminary procedures you need to follow when you first receive your instrument. Signaling Advisor Undercradle Installation Manual (Optional) - This manual contains installation instructions on how to connect/disconnect the undercradle to/from Signaling Advisor. On-Line Help - The help comprises three parts: on-line help, context sensitive help, and copies of the manuals supplied with the instrument, support information, configuration information and frequently asked questions. Microsoft Windows on-line help is also available. Web Site - http://onenetworks.comms.agilent.com/

List of Contents

List of Contents

Installing an Interface Module ........................................................................... Connecting Interface Modules to Bearers ......................................................... BNC Cabling Information............................................................................... Lemo Cabling Information ............................................................................. BNC Mating Connector .................................................................................. Lemo Mating Connector ................................................................................. Connecting to a Protected Monitor Point........................................................ Connecting to an Unprotected Monitor Point ................................................. Terminating a Link in Monitor Mode ............................................................. Connecting for End Emulation ....................................................................... Verifying Correct Operation .............................................................................. Description ...................................................................................................... Verification Prerequisites................................................................................ Procedure ........................................................................................................ Product Identification ..................................................................................... Build Status ..................................................................................................... Declaration of Conformity................................................................................. Statement of Compliance................................................................................... Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Information....................................... Safety Information .......................................................................................... Noise Declaration (German) ........................................................................... Declaration of Conformity................................................................................. Safety Symbols .................................................................................................. ESD Precautions ................................................................................................ Cleaning the Product.......................................................................................... Calibration Cycle ............................................................................................... Operating Environment ..................................................................................... Storage and Shipment ........................................................................................ Returning for Service ...................................................................................... Weight and Dimensions .................................................................................. Web Site for Additional Product Information ...................................................

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Installation and General Information Installing an Interface Module

Installing an Interface Module

You can have up to two modules installed in your Signaling Advisor. However, the number of modules can be extended to four if you have an undercradle fitted. The modules operate in either slot. If only one module is fitted to your Signaling Advisor then a Filler Panel must be fitted to the empty slot. WA RN IN G If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the product could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal condition only (in which all means for protection are intact).

CA UT I O N

To prevent possible system errors, you must turn off the power to the Signaling Advisor before installing or removing a module.

To install a module (or Filler Panel) into a Signaling Advisor: 1 2 3 Ensure the Module Release Latch is in the unlocked position. Fit and slide the module (or Filler Panel) into the opening on the side of the instrument, see the following figure. Push the module firmly into place until it is seated (the Module Release Latch automatically moves to the locked position). If you are fitting a Filler Panel, you will need to manually move the Module Release Latch to its locked position.

LATCH

INTERFACE MODULE

Installation and General Information Installing an Interface Module

To remove an interface module (or Filler Panel) from a Signaling Advisor: 1 2 Depress the left end of the Module Release Latch (labeled PUSH TO UNLOCK) then slide the latch to the left end (unlocked position). Pull the module (or Filler Panel) out of the module.
UP

Pull knob goes toward outside of Signaling Advisor

To install an interface module into an undercradle: 1 2 3 Switch off the power to the instrument. Fit and slide the module into the opening of the undercradle. Push it into place until it is seated, see the figure below.

To remove an interface module from an undercradle: 1 2 Slide the Module Release Latch towards the left. Pull the module out of the undercradle.

For more information, refer to the Installation Manual that is shipped with the undercradle.

Installation and General Information Connecting Interface Modules to Bearers

Connecting Interface Modules to Bearers

NOT E Beginning January 2002, all shipments of this interface module will be supplied with BNC connectors. Information about Lemo connectors and cabling are provided in this manual for reference only. Connections to the network are made with the eight Lemo connectors or eight BNC connectors on the interface module. Each pair of connectors provides a full duplex link.

Bearer 1

Bearer 2

Bearer 3

Bearer 4

BNC Connectors

Bearer 1

Bearer 2

Bearer 3

Bearer 4

Lemo Connectors
CA UT I O N When connecting or disconnecting, ensure that you are grounded or, make contact with the metal surface of the mainframe with your free hand to bring you, the module, and the Signaling Advisor to the same static potential. Modules remain susceptible to ESD damage while the module is installed in the Signaling Advisor. Additional ESD precautions are required when servicing, see page 23. RXa Ports - Receive E1 unbalanced signals. RXb/TX Ports - Receive E1 unbalanced signals in Monitor mode, and transmit E1 unbalanced signals in Emulate mode. 7

Installation and General Information Connecting Interface Modules to Bearers

BNC Cabling Information

Agilent Part No. 8120-2682

Description Loopback cable, BNC to BNC (male).

Length 230 mm

75 unbalanced male BNC to BNC (push fit).

3m

E4555A

75 unbalanced male BNC to Siemens 1.6/5.6 (male)

3m

E4554A

Installation and General Information Connecting Interface Modules to Bearers

Lemo Cabling Information

Agilent Part No. 15981-60001

Description Loopback cable, Lemo to Lemo.

Length 300 mm

Note: This cable is for self test on 75 ohm and 120 ohm balanced interface modules. 75 unbalanced male BNC to Lemo. 3m 15982-60001

75 unbalanced female BNC to Lemo.

300 mm

15986-60001

75 unbalanced Siemens 1.6/5.6 (female) to Lemo

300 mm

15994-60001

75 unbalanced Siemens 1.6/5.6 (male) to Lemo

3m

15995A-60001

75 unbalanced Lemo to Lemo. Can be used for loopback tests.

6m

15985-60001

You can make two customized cables from this cable by cutting it in half and fitting suitable mating connectors. Lemo connector cable connection details: pin 1: not connected pin 2: core (signal) pin 3: not connected Sheath connected to Lemo body at both ends (ground)

Installation and General Information Connecting Interface Modules to Bearers

BNC Mating Connector

The following connector mates with the interface module connectors:
Port RXa and RXb/TX Type Tajimi Tajimi Part No. *TBNCS-706-00

*For 75 coax cable - RG 59.

Lemo Mating Connector

The following connector mates with the interface module connectors:
Port RXa and RXb/TX Type Lemo Lemo Part No. *FGG.0B.303.CLAD52 Z sleeve: GMA.0B.025.DN

*For 75 coax cable - RG 179B/U.

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Installation and General Information Connecting Interface Modules to Bearers

Connecting to a Protected Monitor Point

Set the Signaling Advisor bearer operating mode to 20 30 dB Terminated Monitor when connecting to a monitor point that attenuates the line signal by 20 to 30 dB. The Signaling Advisor terminates the cable from the monitor point properly and causes minimal reflections. Maximum cable length depends on cable quality and is specified as 6 dB loss at 1024 kHz, typically this will be more than 100 m. For more information on configuring E1 bearer settings, refer to the instruments On-Line Help.

BNC Protected Monitor Point

Lemo Protected Monitor Point

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Installation and General Information Connecting Interface Modules to Bearers

Connecting to an Unprotected Monitor Point

Set the Signaling Advisor bearer operating mode to Bridged 2k4 ohms when connecting directly to an active line (the high input impedance allows you to make the connection without affecting the signal). The cable length from the Signaling Advisor to the line being monitored should not exceed 3 m (longer cables cause reflections which may produce errors and lead to alarms). For more information on configuring E1 bearer settings, refer to the instruments OnLine Help.

BNC Unprotected Monitor Point

Lemo Unprotected Monitor Point

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Installation and General Information Connecting Interface Modules to Bearers

CA UT I O N

Do not connect to an unprotected monitor point when the Signaling Advisor bearer operating mode is set to 0 dB or 20 30 dB Terminated Monitor. This will load the network.

Terminating a Link in Monitor Mode

If you need to use the Signaling Advisor to terminate a link before you can monitor data, then set the Signaling Advisor bearer operating mode to 0 dB Terminated Monitor. Maximum cable length depends on cable quality and will typically be several hundred meters. For more information on configuring the Signaling Advisor s E1 bearer settings in Monitor mode, refer to the instruments On-Line Help.

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Connecting for End Emulation

Set the Signaling Advisor bearer operating mode to End Emulate when you want to send/receive messages to/from Network Equipment. The Signaling Advisor terminates the Receive side of the Bearer and generates E1 signals on the Transmit side. Maximum cable length depends on cable quality and will typically be several hundred meters. For more information on configuring the Signaling Advisors E1 bearer settings in Emulate mode, refer to the instruments On-Line Help.

BNC End Emulation

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Installation and General Information Connecting Interface Modules to Bearers

Lemo End Emulation

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Installation and General Information Verifying Correct Operation

Verifying Correct Operation

Description
You verify correct operation in Post Capture mode, by selecting All Tests from the Signaling Advisors built-in Self Test function. When you select All Tests, the program automatically detects which interface module(s) are housed in the Signaling Advisor, it then selects and runs the appropriate self tests. It takes approximately 15 minutes to verify each interface module. The default settings are used which means tests will continue to completion (even if an error is detected), and all results (Pass or Fail) will be logged to disk. For a detailed description of Self Test, refer to the instruments On-Line Help. CA UT I O N To prevent network disruptions, ensure the Signaling Advisor is disconnected from your network before you run Self Tests.

Verification Prerequisites
During Self Test you will be prompted to fit external loopback cables. To minimize verification time ensure that you have following cables available before you start the Self Test: E1 loopback cable(s), part number Agilent 8120-2682 (BNC connectors) or Agilent 15981-60001 (Lemo connectors). Clock loopback cable (connects to the Signaling Advisor CLOCK/TRIG IN and OUT ports), part number Agilent 8120-8820. Telephone handset (this is an optional connection), part number Agilent 15722A.

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Installation and General Information Verifying Correct Operation

Procedure
1 Double click the Signaling Advisor icon in the desktop.

2 3

Click the Post Capture button. Click on the Tools menu, then select Self Tests.

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Installation and General Information Verifying Correct Operation

Click the All Tests button, then click Run Tests.

Test progress and results can be viewed on the screen. A full set of results is available from the specified log file. If any of the Self Tests fail, see Returning for Service, Page 25.

Click the Close button to exit Self Test and return to the Monitor application.

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Installation and General Information Product Identification

Product Identification
Attached to the product is a serial number plate. The serial number on this label is in the form GB00000101. The option number on this label indicates which hardware options are fitted.

The contents of this manual apply to products with serial numbers GB00000101 and above.

Build Status
Also attached to the module side panel is a BUILD STATUS label which indicates the revision of hardware built into this product.

If you contact Agilent for service on this product the Agilent engineer may request the Build Status number.

Declaration of Conformity

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Installation and General Information Statement of Compliance

Statement of Compliance
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Information
This product conforms with the protection requirements of European Council Directive 89/336/EEC for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). The conformity assessment requirements have been met using the technical Construction file route to compliance, using EMC test specifications EN 55011:1991 (Group 1, Class A) and EN 50082-1:1992. In order to preserve the EMC performance of the product, any cable which becomes worn or damaged must be replaced with the same type and specification. See the Declaration of Conformity on the next page.

Safety Information
This product has been designed and tested in accordance with publication EN61010-1(1993) / IEC 61010-1(1990) +A1(1992) +A2(1995) Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use, and has been supplied in a safe condition. The instruction documentation contains information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrument in a safe condition.

Noise Declaration (German)

LpA<70dB am Arbeitsplatz (operator position) normaler Betrieb (normal position) nach DIN 45635 pt.19 (per ISO 7779)

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Installation and General Information Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and CEN/CENELEC EN45014 Manufacturers Name: Manufacturers Address: Agilent Technologies UK Limited
Telecomms Networks Test Division South Queensferry West Lothian, EH30 9TG Scotland, United Kingdom

Declares that the product Product Name: Model Number: Product Options:
Unbalanced E1 Link Interface Module E7572A This declaration covers all options of the above product as detailed in TCF A-5951-9852-01.

EMC:
Conforms with the protection requirements of European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility, against EMC test specifications EN 55011:1991 (Group 1, Class A) and EN 50082-1:1992. As Detailed in: Assessed by: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Technical Construction File (TCF) No. A-5951-9852-01 DTI Appointed Competent Body EMC Test Centre, GEC-Marconi Avionics Ltd., Maxwell Building, Donibristle Industrial Park, Hillend, Dunfermline KY11 9LB Scotland, United Kingdom Technical Report Number:6893/2200/CBR, dated 21 August 1997

Safety:
The product conforms to the following safety standards: IEC 61010-1(1990) +A1(1992) +A2(1995) / EN 61010-1(1993) The product herewith complies with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive 92/59/EEC. South Queensferry, Scotland. 01 June 2000

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Installation and General Information Safety Symbols

Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols Description
The Instruction Documentation Symbol. The product is marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the user to refer to the instructions in the supplied documentation. Indicates hazardous voltages.

Indicates the field wiring terminal that must be connected to earth ground before operating the equipment - protects against electrical shock in case of fault. Frame or chassis ground terminal - typically connects to the equipments metal frame. WARNING Warning denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in injury or loss of life. Do not proceed beyond a warning note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. Caution denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in damage to or destruction of the instrument. Do not proceed beyond a caution note until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met. This symbol indicates that a device, or part of a device, may be susceptible to electrostatic discharges (ESD) which can result in damage to the product. Observe ESD precautions given on the product, or its user documentation, when handling equipment bearing this mark. The CE mark shows that the product complies with all relevant European Legal Directives. The C-Tick mark is a registered trademark of the Australian Communications Authority. This signifies compliance with the Australian EMC Framework Regulations under the terms of the Radio Communications Act of 1992. ISM 1-A ICES/NMB-001 This is a symbol of an Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Group 1 Class A product. This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. Cet appareil ISM est conforme la norme NMB-001 du Canada.

CAUTION

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Installation and General Information ESD Precautions

ESD Precautions
CA UT I O N When making connections to the modules, review Connecting Interface Modules to Bearers, Page 7. The module contains components sensitive to electrostatic discharge. To prevent component damage, carefully follow the handling precautions presented below. The smallest static voltage most people can feel is about 3500 volts. It takes less than one tenth of that (about 300 volts) to destroy or severely damage static sensitive circuits. Often, static damage does not immediately cause a malfunction but significantly reduces the components life. Adhering to the following precautions will reduce the risk of static discharge damage. Keep the module in its conductive storage box when not installed in the Signaling Advisor. Save the box for future storage of the module. Before handling the module, select a work area where potential static sources are minimized. Avoid working in carpeted areas and non-conductive chairs. Keep body movement to a minimum. Agilent recommends that you use a controlled static workstation. Handle the module by its front-panel. Avoid touching any components or edge connectors. When you install the module, keep one hand in contact with the protective bag as you pick up the module with your other hand. Then, before installing the module, ensure that you are grounded or make contact with the metal surface of the Signaling Advisor with your free hand to bring you, the module, and the Signaling Advisor to the same static potential. This also applies whenever you connect/disconnect cables on the front-panel.

Cleaning the Product

Use a soft, clean damp cloth to clean the outer surfaces.

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Calibration Cycle
This product does not require periodic calibration. Operational verification can be confirmed by running the built-in Self Test, see page 16.

Operating Environment
This product is designed for indoor use only. DO NOT operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes. This product may be operated in environments within the following limits: Temperature: Altitude Humidity +5o C to +40o C up to 4,600 m 20% to 80% relative humidity non condensing to 40oC. This product should be protected from temperature extremes which may cause condensation within the product enclosure.

To ensure adequate cooling do not obstruct air vents in the product cabinet. Air vents are located at the front, on the underside and both sides of the product. CA UT I O N This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution Degree 2 per IEC 61010 and 60664 respectively.

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Installation and General Information Storage and Shipment

Storage and Shipment

This product may be stored or shipped in environments within the following limits: Temperature Altitude Humidity -25o C to +60o C Up to 15,250 m 10% to 90% relative humidity to 60oC

This product should be protected from temperature extremes which could cause internal or external condensation.

Returning for Service

When returning this product for service, please include the Signaling Advisor and accessory cables. Tagging for Service. If the module is being returned to Agilent for service, please complete a repair tag and attach it to the module. Ensure the following information is sent with it: Description of the problem (include the self-test results file, error messages or specific performance data related to the problem). Whether the problem is constant or intermittent. Name and phone number of technical contact person. Return address. Model and option number of returned Signaling Advisor and module(s). Full serial numbers of returned Signaling Advisor and module(s). Mark shipping container FRAGILE to ensure careful handling. Original Packaging. Containers and materials identical to those used in factory packaging are available from Agilent offices. Other Packaging. The following general instructions should be followed when repackaging with commercially available materials: Wrap instrument in heavy paper or plastic. Use a strong shipping container. A double wall carton made of 350 pound test material is adequate.

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Installation and General Information Web Site for Additional Product Information

Use a layer of shock absorbing material 70 to 100 mm (3 to 4 inch) thick, around all sides of the instrument to provide firm cushioning and prevent movement inside the container. Do not rely on pellets for shock absorption, as during transit the instrument will sink to the bottom of the pellets. Seal shipping container securely.

Weight and Dimensions

Weight: 0.5 kg Dimensions: (height x width x depth) 21 mm x 122 mm x 150 mm

Web Site for Additional Product Information

You can use the Signaling Advisor to access the Web (requires a suitable LAN or modem connection), or you can use any suitable PC with access to the Web. http://onenetworks.comms.agilent.com/

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In this book

You will be shown how to install an E7572A E1 (Unbalanced) 4-Link Interface Module into a Signaling Advisor. Also provided is cabling information and a verification procedure.

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