Operation: Ne-Unigate V5.0/V5.1 Omn:Ne-Unigate

Operation
NE-UniGATE V5.0/V5.1
OMN:NE-UniGATE
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OMN:NE-UniGATE Operation
Important Notice on Product Safety

!
Elevated voltages are inevitably present at specific points in this electrical equipment. Some of the
parts can also have elevated operating temperatures.
Non-observance of these conditions and the safety instructions can result in personal injury or in prop-
erty damage.
Therefore only trained and qualified personnel may install and maintain the system.
The system complies with the standard EN 60950. All equipment connected has to comply with the
applicable safety standards.
Copyright (C) Siemens AG 1999
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Technical modifications possible.

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Operation OMN:NE-UniGATE
This document consists of a total of 46 pages. All pages are issue 2.
Contents
1 Notes on this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Overview of the Documentation on Network Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Documentation Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Symbols used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3.1 Warning Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3.2 Symbol for Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3.3 Symbols used for Menu Entries and Text Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4 Notes on licensed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.5 Form for Submitting Comments, Suggestions and Corrections . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Starting and Terminating NE-UniGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.1 Short Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.1.1 Differences between LCT and NCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.1.2 Installation of the Program NE-UniGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2 Program Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3 Identifier and Password (User ID). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.4 Terminating the Session (Shutdown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3 The Functions of NE-UniGATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.1 Title Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.2 Menu Bar, Menu Overview for NE-UniGATE in NCT and LCT Modes . . . . 21
3.3 Explanations and Notes on the
NE-UniGATE Gateway Software Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.3.1 <Configuration> <Assign> <NE-Addresses...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.3.2 <Configuration> <Assign> <Map...> [NCT Mode Only] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.3.3 <Configuration> <Communication channel...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.3.4 <Configuration> <Interface parameters...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.3.5 <Network> <Connect to network> or <Disconnect from network> . . . . . . . 34
3.3.6 <Network> <Refresh connections>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.3.7 <Network> <Connect to network elements> /
<Disconnect from network elements>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.3.8 <Symbol> <File transfer> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3.3.9 <Security> <User...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3.3.10 <Security> <Password...>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.3.11 <Security> <Logoff> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.3.12 <Options> <Settings> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
3.4 Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.5 Work Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.6 Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.7 Context-Dependent Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.8 Unknown Network Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.9 The Message and Network Indicating Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.9.1 Message Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.9.2 The “Notifications” Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.9.3 The “Alarm History” Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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3.9.4 The “Alarm list” Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

3.9.5 The “Selectable devices via Q-B3 (Ethernet)” Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.9.6 The “Off-Line Mode” Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Illustrations
Fig. 2.1 The Start Menu:
<Program> <Siemens NE-UniGATE> <NE-UniGATE NCT Version> . . 12
Fig. 2.2 The Program Icon for NE-UniGATE NCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fig. 2.3 “UniGATE” Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fig. 2.4 The “Mode Selection” Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fig. 2.5 The NE-UniGATE Information Window for “Siemens NE-UniGATE [NCT]”
13
Fig. 2.6 NE-UniGATE’s Login Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Fig. 2.7 “Access denied” Window” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Fig. 2.8 The Notification Window “Reading alarmmap Files” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Fig. 2.9 Interrogation Window with <Security> <Logoff> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Fig. 2.10 Interrogation Window when closing the Main Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Fig. 2.11 Interrogation Window when closing the Main Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fig. 3.1 Main Window (NCT Mode) Line Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fig. 3.2 The “Off-Line Mode” and “Notifications” Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fig. 3.3 Schematic View of the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fig. 3.4 Title and Menu Bars of NE-UniGATE’s Main Window (with Tool Bar). . 22
Fig. 3.5 <Configuration> <Assign> <NE-Addresses...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Fig. 3.6 <Configuration> <Assign> <NE-Addresses...> <New...> . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Fig. 3.7 <Configuration> <Assign> <NE-Addresses...> <Edit...> . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fig. 3.8 <Configuration> <Assign> <NE-Addresses...> <Local...> . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fig. 3.9 <Configuration> <Assign> <Map...> [NCT Mode Only] . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Fig. 3.10 <Configuration> <Communication channel...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Fig. 3.11 <Configuration> <Interface parameters...>, Folder “Q-F” . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Fig. 3.12 <Configuration> <Interface parameters...>, Folder “Q-B3” . . . . . . . . . . 31
Fig. 3.13 <Configuration> <Interface parameters...>, Folder “Q-B3”,
<OSI Stack Configuration...> (Example) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
<OSI Stack Configuration...>, <ES-IS> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
<OSI Stack Configuration...>, <Transport> (Example) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Fig. 3.16 <Symbol> <File transfer>” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Fig. 3.17 <Security> <User...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Fig. 3.18 <Security> <Password...> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Fig. 3.19 <Options> <Settings>, Folder “Alarm Settings” [NCT Mode] . . . . . . . . 39
Fig. 3.20 <Options> <Settings>, Folder “Alarm List” [NCT Mode] . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Fig. 3.21 <Options> <Settings>, Folder “Alarm History” [NCT Mode]. . . . . . . . . . 39
Fig. 3.22 The Toolbar in NE-UniGATE’s Main Window [LCT Mode] . . . . . . . . . . 40
Fig. 3.23 Indications Given in the Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Tables
Tab. 3.1 User Interfaces when Different Communication Interfaces are Being Used
18
Tab. 3.2 Colors of the Icon Outlines and Alarm Severity Levels (Default Settings) .
21
Tab. 3.3 Overview of NE-UniGATE Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tab. 3.4 Display and Setting Options in the “Assign NE Addresses” Dialog Window
27
Tab. 3.5 Data Fields in the “Edit NE Address” Dialog Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Tab. 3.6 Setting Options in the “Assign bitmap” Dialog Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Tab. 3.7 Parameters for the Q-F Communication Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Tab. 3.8 Parameters for the Q-B3 Communication Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Tab. 3.9 Setting Options in the “User Administration” Dialog Window . . . . . . . . . 37
Tab. 3.10 Access Rights (User Classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Tab. 3.11 Functions of the Toolbar Buttons in LCT and NCT Modes . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Tab. 3.12 Symbols Used in the “Notifications” Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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1 Notes on this Manual
1.1 Overview of the Documentation on Network Elements
☞ –– The complete documentation for a network element is listed in Chapter 1 of

the relevant descriptions and manuals.
The Order Numbers will be found in the “Product Overview” in the Technical
Description, TED, for the network element concerned.
The present Operating Manual OMN:NE-UniGATE forms part of the documentation for
a network element.
It deals with the operation of the NE-UniGATE gateway software, which is a transparent
software platform for the network element’s application software (and includes an
explanation of the graphical user interface).
1.2 Documentation Media

The complete documentation of a network element is also supplied on CD-ROM in addi-
i tion to the documentation on paper (ordering designation see chapter “Product Over-
view” in the Technical Description TED).
System requirements for a CD-ROM installation on a computer:
Windows UNIX
Windows 3.1, Windows 95, SunOS 4.1.3 or higher,
Windows 98, Solaris 2.3, 2.4 or 2.5,
Windows NT 3.51 or NT 4.0. HP-UX 9.0.3 or higher,
IRIX 5.3 or higher,
AIX 4.1 or higher.
1.3 Symbols used in this Manual
1.3.1 Warning Symbol

This symbol is used to identify instructions that have to be followed in order to avoid
! injury to persons or damage to devices.
1.3.2 Symbol for Important Information

This symbol calls the reader’s attention to important information that goes beyond the
i immediate context.
⇒ Identifies points in the text which contain specific instructions on how to

proceed.
☞ This symbol is used to show cross references to other chapters/sections of this

Operating Manual or cross references to other Manuals.
Help Note on the online Help system for the software program concerned.
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1.3.3 Symbols used for Menu Entries and Text Inputs

Menu items from popup/pulldown menus, or inputs which must be made by the user
(text items, commands) are listed in order of their hierarchical sequence, each item
being separately enclosed in pointed brackets:
<Menu> <Menu item> <Command text> <Parameter> etc.
1.4 Notes on licensed Software

Reference is made in this manual to software products which have been acquired under
license from other companies.
Any queries which arise should not be referred to the licensor but rather to Siemens AG
as the license holder.
The manual contains references to the following licensed products (trade marks):
• UNIX (registered trade mark of UNIX System Laboratories Inc.)
• MS-DOS (trade mark of the Microsoft Corporation)
• MS-Windows (trade mark of the Microsoft Corporation)
• Visual C++ (registered trade mark of the Microsoft Corporation)
1.5 Form for Submitting Comments, Suggestions and

Corrections
Our objective is to provide the user with easily comprehensible and user-friendly
documentation. In achieving this objective, the practical experience of users is very
important. We would be grateful to receive any comments.
To insure that the minimum possible effort is involved in reporting weaknesses or
requests about the nature and content of the documentation, the following pages
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case of electronic documentation – as a printout.
Please enter your comments, suggestions and corrections on the form

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2 Starting and Terminating NE-UniGATE
2.1 Short Description

The 32-bit version, NE-UniGATE V5.0/V5.1, for use with the MS-Windows NT operating
system, is a transparent software platform for application software (device applications).
It affords access via the communication channel Q-B3 to network elements with the
interfaces QD2, QST and Q3.
NE-UniGATE supports the communications driver required in each case to establish a
connection to the network element or network concerned, through the appropriate
physical interfaces (e.g. RS232 or Ethernet).
NE-UniGATE’s menu items and dialogs allow those communication channels which are
supported to be selected and configured. The network element to be operated is
selected by a simple procedure, adapted to the requirements of the communication
channel concerned.
NE-UniGATE enables addresses to be assigned to the network element types. The
program icons for these applications are used to represent the assigned network
elements in the network view for the Q-B3 communication channel. A double click on
such an icon with the left-hand mouse button starts the assigned device application and
thus permits the network element concerned to be operated.
NE-UniGATE’s Help function – menu item <Help> (see Tab. 3.3) – provides additional
information about basic work steps and about the communication channels which are
supported.
The program provides the software variants NCT (with the NCT or LCT mode select-
able) and LCT (with only the LCT mode).
2.1.1 Differences between LCT and NCT

The same basic hardware can be used for the Local Craft Terminal, LCT, and for the
Network Craft Terminal, NCT. Solely on the grounds of its better display of the graphics,
a desktop PC is recommended for the NCT. Both modes allow a maximum of 50 network
elements to be addressed, i.e. communicated with. If the addresses are reconfigured, it
is then possible to communicate with different network elements.
The LCT mode provides the interfaces Q-F and Q-B3. It is used for local or remote
control and supervision of a network element. NE-UniGATE accesses the network
elements assigned under the addressing (NSAP/TSAP).
Organizational relationships between network elements in the network are not available
from the LCT.
The NCT mode provides only the interface Q-B3. It therefore does not perform all the
functions of the LCT. It permits monitoring of all the alarms reported from each of the
network elements which can be reached. A background bitmap (preferably a topograph-
ical map) can be assigned to each communications channel, allowing the network
elements to be positioned according to their geographical siting.
A choice is made between LCT mode and NCT mode either by installing of the corre-
sponding variant of the NE-UniGATE gateway software, or when it is started up (see
2.2).
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2.1.2 Installation of the Program NE-UniGATE

In order to carry out an installation the user must have the ADMINISTRATOR
i authorization level 4.
☞ Before installing NE-UniGATE, read the Installation Manual supplied with the
program files, in the files “ReadMe UniGATE V5.txt” and
“ReadMe UniGATE V5.doc” (available in English and German).
Installation Reqirements
– Installation of the Ethernet Adapter Drive (if the Ethernet interface ist to be used)
– Installation of the TMN-DCP OSI Stack (configuration of the NSAP address of the
terminal is via the stack)
Reqirements on the Craft Terminal LCT (Laptop) or NCT (Desktop PC)
– CPU:
PentiumTM 90 MHz
– RAM:
32 MB min.
– Hard disk drive:
200 MB min. (Laptop) / 500 MB min. (desktop)
– Hard disk drive for installation:
5 MB, plus 50 MB for SW download of the network element software
– Operating system:
MicrosoftR WindowsR NT 4.0 with service pack 3 or higher
The installation of NE-UniGATE – a very user-friendly procedure – is carried out using
the file “setup.exe”. The program group “Siemens NE-UniGATE” is automatically
inserted as a program NE-UniGATE in the PC’s “Start” menu.
A link to the file “Unigate.exe” can be used to set up the “NE-UniGATE” program icon on
the PC’s desktop.
2.2 Program Startup

The NE-UniGATE program is started from the PC’s desktop
• from the Start menu (see Fig. 2.1), or
• using the “NE-UniGATE” program icon (see Fig. 2.2).
In the offline mode the window shown in Fig. 2.3 will appear. With the <OK> button the
program will be started.
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Fig. 2.1 The Start Menu:

<Program> <Siemens NE-UniGATE> <NE-UniGATE NCT Version>
Fig. 2.2 The Program Icon for NE-UniGATE NCT
Fig. 2.3 “UniGATE” Window
With the NCT variant of the NE-UniGATE software, the “Mode Selection” window (see
Fig. 2.4) appears after it is started, asking the user to choose between NCT mode and
LCT mode.
After a mode has been selected, the corresponding main window
(“Siemens NE-UniGATE [NCT]” or “Siemens NE-UniGATE [LCT]”) appears – inactive in
the background – and, briefly, the appropriate NE-UniGATE information window with
program details and an indication of the operating mode selected (see Fig. 2.5).
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Fig. 2.4 The “Mode Selection” Window
<software version>
<date>
<product number>
<copyright>
Fig. 2.5 The NE-UniGATE Information Window for “Siemens NE-UniGATE [NCT]”
With the LCT variant of the NE-UniGATE software, the main window
(“Siemens NE-UniGATE [LCT]”) appears – inactive in the background – immediately
after startup and, briefly, the NE-UniGATE information window with program details and
an indication of the operating mode, LCT.
The information window disappears of its own accord after a certain time has elapsed.
An open “Notifications” window appears – inactive in the background within the main
window – and the login window, for input of a user ID (see Fig. 2.6).
The information window can also be opened after NE-UniGATE has completed its
startup, by means of the menu item <Help> <About...> (see Tab. 3.3), and can be
closed again using “Return”.
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2.3 Identifier and Password (User ID)

As part of the startup of the NE-UniGATE gateway software, a login window like that
shown in Fig. 2.6 appears within the main window.
<Version>
Fig. 2.6 NE-UniGATE’s Login Window
The default user ID is:

• User ID: ADMIN
• Password: siemens-99
When entering the user ID details please distinguish between upper and lower
i case letters!
This user ID corresponds to authorization level 4, ADMINISTRATOR (the highest

i authorization level) which has all access and configuration rights!
☞ Further details about access rights for the individual authorization levels, and
about setting up additional user IDs, will be found in Chapter 3.3.9. Details on
how to amend a password will be found in Chapter 3.3.10.
If an invalid user ID is entered, the window shown in Fig. 2.7 will appear.
Fig. 2.7 “Access denied” Window”
After the correct entry of a user ID, the main window will show the windows or icons for
“Notifications”, “Off-Line Mode” or “Selectable devices via Q-B3 (Ethernet)” as appli-
cable, and “Alarm History” (all determined by the settings retained from the last session),
and briefly also – active in the foreground – the notification window “Reading alarmmap
files” (see Fig. 2.8).
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Fig. 2.8 The Notification Window “Reading alarmmap Files”
2.4 Terminating the Session (Shutdown)

If the operating terminal is permanently connected to the network as an NCT, for moni-
toring purposes, the main window of the NE application software should be closed using
<File> <Exit>.
Any alarms which occur will then be displayed by changes to the colors of these icons,
and entries in separate LOG windows.
It is then possible at any time to carry out further analysis by opening the application
software (double click) for the NE icon concerned.
If the operating terminal, e.g. an LCT, is to be disconnected from the network again, a
complete “Shutdown” should be performed.
Taking the operating terminal out of service:

– Close the main window of the NE application software.
– With <Security> <Logoff> the window shown in Fig. 2.9 will open; if there have been
changes during the session the window shown in Fig. 2.10 will open.
– Closing the main window of the NE-UniGATE gateway software with <File> <Exit>
opens the window shown in Fig. 2.11.
– Terminate MS Windows.
– Switch off the operating terminal.
Fig. 2.9 Interrogation Window with <Security> <Logoff>
Fig. 2.10 Interrogation Window when closing the Main Window
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Fig. 2.11 Interrogation Window when closing the Main Window
Removing the Cable Connection

The connecting cables between the operating terminal and the network element can
now be removed if necessary, without this having any detrimental effect on the ongoing
transmission of user data.
Disconnecting the Supply Voltage

When taking a network element out of service (switching off the power supply), the
! procedure described in the Maintenance Manual, MMN, for the network element
concerned should be strictly followed!
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3 The Functions of NE-UniGATE

NCT mode, with the “Notifications”, Alarm History” and “Off-Line Mode” windows
reduced to icons. These relate to the connection and network access by the operating
terminal to the network elements.
When the connection has been established by means of <Network> <Connect to
network> then, depending on the communication channel which is currently selected,
either the network view window “Selectable devices via Q-B3 (Ethernet)” appears, with
the icons for network elements which can be reached (insofar as these have been
configured and entered into the network list) or, in the case of an access via the QD2F
interface, the functional representation of the network element which is connected
locally is immediately opened .
In addition, depending on the operating mode and the communication interface which is
selected on the operating terminal, various message and network view windows are
opened (see 3.9). These windows can also be displayed as icons (see Tab. 3.1).
The “SISA-Network” view window is not dealt with here, as it is irrelevant for SDH
i network elements.
Title bar, 3.1
Menu bar, 3.2
Tool bar, 3.4
Inner area of window Work area, 3.5
“Selectable devices via Q-B3

(Ethernet)” icon, 3.5
“Alarm History” icon, 3.5
“Notifications” icon, 3.5
Status bar, 3.6
Fig. 3.1 Main Window (NCT Mode) Line Mode
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Mode Communication Contents of work area Icons

interface 1)
LCT/NCT None (off-line)

“Notifications”
“Off-Line Mode” with icons for the available network element

applications
NCT only “Alarm History”
LCT/NCT Q-F (on-line)

“Notifications”
network element application 
LCT Q-B3/Q3 (on-line)

“Notifications”
“Selectable devices via Q-B3 (Ethernet)” with the icons for the
network elements which are set active. Two of these can be
opened by clicking on them.
NCT Q-B3/Q3 (on-Line)

“Notifications”
“Selectable devices via Q-B3 (Ethernet)”, as for the LCT but may
have graphical system connection lines and a bitmap back-
ground (e.g. map of the country).
“Alarm List” - opened together with the “Selectable devices via 

Q-B3 (Ethernet)” window
“Alarm History”
Tab. 3.1 User Interfaces when Different Communication Interfaces are Being Used
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The open “Off-Line Mode” window shows all the operating applications which are loaded
and are executable for the network elements, in the form of icons, for a selection to be
made (see Fig. 3.2).
NE-UniGATE uses the open “Notifications” window to display messages and notes
relating to the connection setup and network access by the operating terminal to the
network elements (see Fig. 3.2). This is of particular importance in NCT mode.
Fig. 3.2 The “Off-Line Mode” and “Notifications” Windows
In on-line mode, when a Q-B3/Q3 connection is selected in NCT mode, instead of the
“Off-Line Mode” icon the window “Selectable devices via Q-B3 (Ethernet)” containing
the “Alarm List” appears and the “Alarm History” and “Notifications” windows/icons
(shown open in Fig. 3.3). A description of the message window will be found in 3.9.
The “Selectable devices via Q-B3 (Ethernet)” window displays the icons for elements
which have already been set active in the operating terminal, including immediately the
“Alarm List”.
⇒ For each NE icon in the “Selectable devices via Q-B3 (Ethernet)” window, the
user can call up an icon menu, with additional details about the network
element concerned, by using the right-hand mouse button to click on the
corresponding icon.
☞ The menu items in the icon menu can also be accessed via the <Symbol> menu
(see Tab. 3.3).
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Window “Alarm List”
Window “Notifications”
Window “Alarm History”
Fig. 3.3 Schematic View of the Network
Alarm Indication in the Network View Window (Connection via QD2-B3 Ethernet)
Alarms are displayed differently, depending on whether the operating terminal is oper-
ating in NCT or LCT mode.
Alarm Display in NCT Mode

In the NCT mode, the Q-B3 interface allows alarm management all over the network.
The network elements which are active in the network are either displayed as a
collection of different NE icons or - as in Fig. 3.3 – in a schematic network view with the
various connecting lines, or as a geographical layout on a map of the country.
All three of the methods of display mentioned behave in the same way when a fault
occurs. The outline of the icon for the faulty network element flashes. The highest alarm
state which has occurred is indicated; in the case of the alarm state “critical”, the outline
flashes, for example red/green (default setting). The identifier (name of the network
element) appears in gray lettering for unreachable network elements.
After an alarm has been acknowledged, the icon’s outline, which previously had been
flashing, continues to show the color for any continuing fault state. Tab. 3.2 shows the
default settings of the outline colors for each alarm severity.
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Color of the icon outline Corresponding alarm severity
white indeterminate
red critical
orange major
yellow minor
blue warning
green no alarm
Tab. 3.2 Colors of the Icon Outlines and Alarm Severity Levels (Default Settings)
☞ The icon outline colors specified in Tab. 3.2 can be changed using the menu
item <Options> <Settings> (see 3.3.12).
The Operating Manual OMN explains the network element specific alarms.
Alarm Display in LCT Mode

In the LCT mode, alarm management is not provided. In the LCT mode, NE-UniGATE’s
main window displays the icons for the reachable network elements which have been
entered in the network list. Of these network elements, it is possible to call up a
maximum of two at any one time. The selected icon is then replaced in the display by
the NE window. Unlike the NCT mode, there is no alarm indication on the NE icons.
3.1 Title Bar

The title bar of the main window specifies, in addition to the program name, the mode –
LCT or NCT. The title bar in Fig. 3.4 shows “Siemens NE-UniGATE [NCT]” and –
underneath the menu bar – the NCT-specific tool bar.
3.2 Menu Bar, Menu Overview for NE-UniGATE in NCT and

LCT Modes
Immediately beneath the title bar will be found the menu bar, containing all the menus
for the main window in NE-UniGATE (see Fig. 3.4). Clicking on any of these menus
opens the menu-specific pulldown menu. For a few frequently-used menu items there
are also shortcuts, e.g. “Ctrl + L” to call up a display of the “Alarm List”.
Tab. 3.3 gives a summary description of the corresponding menus and menu items in
NE-UniGATE. More complete Explanations and Notes on the NE-UniGATE Gateway
Software Menus will be found in 3.3 – insofar as this is necessary for operating the
system.
Menu items which only apply in the NCT mode are shown on a gray background in
i Tab. 3.3.
Menu items which are sensitive in the pulldown menus of the user interface are
i displayed in black lettering on a gray background, insensitive menu items (e.g. when
NE-UniGATE is run in off-line mode) by gray letters on a gray background.
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Help Extensive notes on all the menus and menu items will be found in the English-
language online Help under the <Help> menu (see Tab. 3.3).
Fig. 3.4 Title and Menu Bars of NE-UniGATE’s Main Window (with Tool Bar)
File File Operations.
Save Save files using MS Windows NT’s standard dialog.
Alarm list...2) Save the current contents of all columns in the "Alarm List".
Alarm history...2)3) Save the current contents of all columns in the “Alarm history“.
Notifications... Save the current contents of all columns in the “Notifications...“ window.
Screen dump... Ctrl+S Save the active window with its visible contents, in accordance with the standard “Save as...” dialog in
MS Windows NT, as a “Screen dump” in the form of a bitmap file.
Print Use the standard dialog in MS Windows NT to print files.

2)
Alarm list... Print the current contents of all columns in the "Alarm List".
Alarm history...2)3) Print the current contents of all columns in the “Alarm history“.
Notifications... Print the current contents of all columns in the “Notifications...“ window.
Screen dump... Ctrl+P Print the active window with its visible contents.
Print Setup... Use the standard dialog in MS Windows NT to set the printing options.
Exit Terminate the NE-UniGATE program, return to the MS Windows NT desktop.
View Setup for the user interface.
Arrange icons2) Rearrange the network element icons in the network view window which is open, line by line.
Successive positioning of the icons is possible. Positions are saved on closing, and reproduced when next
opened.
Find NE...1) 2) ALT+F3 Search for a network element which matches a search criterion input by the user (identifier). The icon for
the network element concerned can then be displayed by selecting its name.
Toolbar Switch display of the tool bar on and off; when display is on, this is indicated by a small checkmark.
Statusbar Switch display of the status bar on and off; when display is on, this is indicated by a small checkmark.
Configuration Configure the operating terminal.
1) Can also be opened using the corresponding toolbar button (see Tab. 3.11).
2) Grayed out (insensitive) in off-line mode.
3) Grayed out (insensitive) in LCT mode.
4) Only when Q-B3/Q3 is being used.
5) Grayed out (insensitive) for unknown network elements (see 3.8) and for QD2 network elements which have no alarm information
assigned to them.
6) Only when Q-F is being used.
Tab. 3.3 Overview of NE-UniGATE Menus
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Assign Assign network element addresses and background graphics

1)
NE-Addresses... Select NE addresses (QD2 and QST NEs ), indicate the operating terminal’s home address.
(see 3.3.1)
Map...1) Assign a prepared bitmap file (*.bmp) to be used as the standard graphical background for the network
(see 3.3.2) display window (e.g. map of the country).
Communication channel...1) Select the communication channel (Q-F, Q-B3/Q3); display the connection state of the current channel.
(see 3.3.3)
Interface parameters...1) Set up the interface parameters for each communication interface.
(see 3.3.4)
Network Management of the connections/error messages to the operating terminal for all the reachable
network elements.
Connect to network/ Connect/disconnect the selected communication channel between the operating terminal and the network
Disconnect from network1) elements.
(see 3.3.5)
Refresh connections2) Ctrl+R Update the connections (displays) between the operating terminal and the network elements.
(see 3.3.6)
Connect to network Connect selected network elements with the operating terminal.
elements...2)4)
(see 3.3.7)
Disconnect from network Disconnect selected network elements from the operating terminal.
elements...2)4)
(see 3.3.7)
Fault Administration of alarms
Alarm Update (interrogate) all the alarm details and alarm suppressions for all the reachable network elements
request1)2) Ctrl+Q in the network.
Alarm reset2) Ctrl+E Reset (delete) the information for all the alarms which have occurred (incl. alarm suppressions and
summary alarms).
Alarm history1)2) Ctrl+L Display the "Alarm List" (alarm log) containing the last “n” alarm messages which have been reported from
all the reachable network elements (default value n=1000, can be changed vis <Options> <Settings>).
Network level information...2) Display and recording of details about the current network hierarchy level.
Symbol Administration of the connections and error messages for a selected network element (context-
sensitive).
Object information...2) Call up the data for the selected network element and the file path for the corresponding application
software.
assigned to them.
Tab. 3.3 Overview of NE-UniGATE Menus (Cont.)
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Assign map2)6) Assign a prepared bitmap file to be used as the graphical background for the network display window for
a sub-network (e.g. map of the country).
File transfer...2) 5) Transfer files between the operating terminal and the network element’s File Transfer Area; grayed out
(see 3.3.8) (insensitive) if the application software (application) is missing or has not been assigned, and for user
class < 2 (greyed with Qst and Q3 network elements).
Connect to NE/ Connection setup/clear down to the selected network element.

Disconnect from NE2)4)
(see 3.3.7)
Fault Indicate the actual alarms.
Alarm information2)4) Display (list out) the alarms which have occurred for the selected network element, in order of severity.
2)4)
Alarm request Update (interrogate) all the alarm details and alarm suppressions for the selected network element.
2)4)
Alarm reset Reset (delete) the information for all the alarms which have occurred (incl. alarm suppressions and
summary alarms) for the selected network element, e.g. so that it is then possible to list only the alarms
arising after a particular point in time.
Alarm list2)4) Filtering the "Alarm List" for the network element selected.
Acknowledge Acknowledge the alarm messages for the network element concerned.
alarms...2)4)
Link with object2) Insert a graphical link between the symbols for network elements in the network view window.
Draw line2) Insert a graphical connecting line between the selected network element and another network element,
which can be selected. If network elements are moved, their connecting lines will also move with them.
Line color2) Set the color of the connecting lines.
Unlink from object...2) Remove a graphical connecting line from the selected network element to another network element.
Select alarm display for Set alarm filters for all the connection lines of the selected network element. If there is an alarm according
links... to the configured criteria this corresponding connection line will be displayed in the colour for “critical”.
Remove from network2)6) Remove a selected network element which is currently unreachable from the network view and
configuration.
This menu item only functions in the “SISA-Network” view window.
Security Administration of access rights, logging on and off.
Logon...1) Login by a user to NE-UniGATE after program startup or an earlier <Logoff>, using the “NE-UniGATE
Login” window shown in Fig. 2.6.
Logoff Logoff by a user from NE-UniGATE, clear down all connections, close all windows, gray out all menu
items.
User... Amend, add and delete authorization data for users of the operating terminal (only for the ADMINIS-
(see 3.3.9) TRATOR user class).
Password... Amend the password (min. 8, max. 16 characters; distinguish between upper and lower case).
(see 3.3.10)
assigned to them.
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Options Make optional settings.

1)
Settings... Settings for the “Alarm List”3), “Alarm History”3), “Alarm settings”, specifying Severities, Preview and
(see 3.3.12) Alarm Signal at Severity. Note: “Alarm settings” possibility available in the LCT mode, too.
Lock Icons Open/close the continuous alarm sound.

1)
Continuous Alarm Sound... Enabling/disabling the continuous alarm sound, which will sound after a new alarm raised.
Window Select method of display for the open windows.

Cascaded Overlapping display of all the windows currently open.
Tiled Display of all the windows currently open alongside each other.
Arrange icon Within the main window, rearrange the icons which have been produced as a result of minimizing
subwindows (“Notifications”, “Alarm Log” etc.).
1 Notifications List of all the windows/icons which are currently open, in the form of consecutively numbered menu items;
the selected window or icon (in the foreground) being indicated by a small checkmark.
2 Off-line mode
Windows which have been reduced to icons can be opened by clicking on the corresponding menu item
3 Alarm History (as in Windows NT)
Help Online Help (in English), as in MS Windows NT
Contents1) Contents of NE-UniGATE’s online Help.
On window Help headings relating to the current window. This can also be obtained by pressing the F1 key.
How to use help Instructions on how to use NE-UniGATE’s online Help.
About... “Siemens NE-UniGATE” information window, with program information and a statement of the operating
mode. Close with <OK>.
assigned to them.
3.3 Explanations and Notes on the

NE-UniGATE Gateway Software Menus
This chapter contains a more detailed description of some of the menu items shown in
Tab. 3.3 – insofar as this is required in order to be able to operate the NE-UniGATE
gateway software. Except where otherwise noted, these descriptions apply equally to
the LCT mode and to the NCT mode. There is no description of self-explanatory display
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windows and buttons which are a normal part of the standard Microsoft dialog, such as
<OK>, <Cancel>, <Default>, <Help> etc.
Help Comprehensive notes on the menus and menu items will be found in the on-line
Help under <Help> <Contents>, or as Help topics for the current window under
<Help> <On window>.
The NE-UniGATE <Help> menu has basically the same structure as the
standard <Help> menu in MS Windows NT (see Tab. 3.3).
3.3.1 <Configuration> <Assign> <NE-Addresses...>

The authorization level 4, ADMINISTRATOR allows the user to add, amend, copy, edit
and delete NE addresses in the dialog window “Assign NE-Addresses...” (see Fig. 3.5
and Tab. 3.4). Only control entries for selecting the telegram protocol Q3, QD2 or QST
are allowed with the authorization level 1.
After the activation of a NE addresses by transferring it to the “Active” list box with the
“Selectable devices via Q-B3 (Ethernet)” network view window open, and confirmation
of the dialog by <OK>, a connection is established to the network element thus activated
and it is displayed in the network view window; in NCT mode, the alarm information and
suppressions are also interrogated.
In NCT mode it is possible to activate a maximum of 50 Q-B3 addresses, i.e. 50 network
elements can be monitored. Connections are cleared down in a similar way, using the
“Not active” list box.
The home address is “read only”. The home address is changed via the stack configu-
ration. Therefore the home address is no more saved in the file UNIGATE.INI but in the
registry.
The address attributes of the dialog windows shown in Fig. 3.7 and Fig. 3.8, which are
used respectively for editing a new address or amending a selected one and for defining
the operating terminal’s home address, are summarized and explained in Tab. 3.5.
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Fig. 3.5 <Configuration> <Assign> <NE-Addresses...>
A file QB3.adr gives examples for all network elements. Copies of the examples can be
i changed according to the corresponding conditions.
Field / Explanation
button in
Fig. 3.5
Active: List box containing the network elements which are displayed in the network representation window “Selectable Devices via
Q-B3 (Ethernet)”, and for which a connection setup is started when the communication channel is opened.
In NCT mode, the network elements which Note:

are specified as “Active” are simulta- IA maximum of 50 network elements can be monitored via the Q-B3/Q3 inter-
neously selected for alarm surveillance. face. Correspondingly, the maximum number of NE addresses which can be
specified as “Active” is also 50.
Not active: List box containing the network elements which are currently inactive, and are disregarded in the network view.
< Buttons for activating and deactivating Note:

> individual network elements Instead of clicking on one of these buttons, it is possible alternatively to double-
click on the name of the network element in the list box.
<< Buttons for activating and deactivating all network elements

>>
New... Opens a subwindow with blank input fields (see Fig. 3.6) for defining a new NE address
Edit... Opens a subwindow for amending a selected, inactive NE address (see Fig. 3.7)
Copy... opens a subwindow for copying a selected, inactive NE address (see Fig. 3.7). Active addresses can also be copied.
Delete Deletes the currently selected, inactive NE address from the address file
Local... Opens a subwindow for “read only” the home address of the operating terminal (see Fig. 3.8)
Tab. 3.4 Display and Setting Options in the “Assign NE Addresses” Dialog Window
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Field in Fig. 3.6/3.7/3.8 Explanation Permissible entry
NSAP NSAP address (Network Service Access Point) Hexadecimal address, max. 20 two-character
hexadecimal values (max. 40 characters)
TSAP TSAP identifier (Transport Layer Service Access Point) Text, max. 32 characters, permanently
assigned
T-Sel, S-Sel, P-Sel Entering the selector T-Selector, S-Selector, P-Selector

(Q3 only)
Identifier Identifier text, used to identify the network element addressed Text, max. 18 characters,
via the NE address, which appears beneath the network Initial are not allowed-
element icon in the network view window and also in the list
boxes and in the title bar of the open network element applica-
tion.
Protocol Control details used in selecting the telegram protocol QD2 or QST
[QD2] Device class The device class Two-character hexadecimal value (01 to FF)
[QD2] Device model The device model Two-character hexadecimal value (01 to FF)
[QD2] Device variant The device variant Two-character hexadecimal value (00 to 3F)
[QD2] Manufacturer The manufacturer Three-character hexadecimal value (001 to

3FF)
[QST/Q3] NE Type Specification of the network element type Decimal value between 1 and 31
[QST/Q3] APS Feature Specification of the version in text form Max. 5 characters
Tab. 3.5 Data Fields in the “Edit NE Address” Dialog Windows
Note: The data fields differ according to the selection of QD2, Q3, or QST
Protocol (see Tab. 3.5).
Fig. 3.6 <Configuration> <Assign> <NE-Addresses...> <New...>
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Note: The data fields differ according to the selection of QD2, Q3, or QST
Protocol (see Tab. 3.5).
Fig. 3.7 <Configuration> <Assign> <NE-Addresses...> <Edit...>
Fig. 3.8 <Configuration> <Assign> <NE-Addresses...> <Local...>
3.3.2 <Configuration> <Assign> <Map...> [NCT Mode Only]

If no assignment has yet been made, then when the network window is opened the
dialog window “Assign bitmap” (see Fig. 3.9 and Tab. 3.6) is automatically opened at
the same time. This allows a directory path to be saved for a bitmap representation.
With Q-F,
“none” should
be assigned.
Fig. 3.9 <Configuration> <Assign> <Map...> [NCT Mode Only]
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Name in Fig. 3.9 Explanation
Q-F / “Folder” for selecting the communication driver, for whose network view the assigned
Q-B3 bitmap file is to be used as the background.
none Field which should be clicked on if no background bitmap is to be used.
Bitmap: Field for entering the name of the required bitmap file, including its path.
Browse... Button for opening the “search bitmap” window, which can be used to search through
all directories for suitable bitmap files. After it is selected, the path name which has
been found will automatically be copied into the “Bitmap” field.
Tab. 3.6 Setting Options in the “Assign bitmap” Dialog Window
3.3.3 <Configuration> <Communication channel...>

This dialog window (see Fig. 3.10) is used for assigning one of the computer’s
communication interfaces to the connection with the network or the network elements.
In the LCT mode, the communication channels Q-F and Q-B3 are available, in the NCT
i mode only the communication channel Q-B3.
Each communication channel is represented by the name of its communication driver.

In this way, the operating terminal’s RS232 COM interface is linked with the Q-F inter-
face (driver) of a network element, or the operating terminal’s Ethernet interface with a
Q-B3/Q3 interface of the network.
⇒ The status (state) of the communication driver concerned can be changed by

double clicking on the “Action” column, selecting the status “none”, “connect” or
“disconnect”, and then terminating the dialog with <OK>.
If the action “connect” has been selected and there is already an open communication
channel (with the status “connected”), then the latter will be closed before the new
connection is set up.
Fig. 3.10 <Configuration> <Communication channel...>
3.3.4 <Configuration> <Interface parameters...>

Each communication channel is displayed in the “Interface parameters” dialog window
as a separate window (Folder) (see Fig. 3.11) which can be activated by clicking on it.
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With the communication channel Q-B3/Q3 further windows can be opened via the <OSI
Stack Configuration> button, e. g. for changing the NSAP address of the craft terminal
(see Fig. 3.12 thru Fig. 3.15).
i For changing the stack parameters the stack has to be stopped an restarted!
⇒ To change a parameter value, activate the required Folder, open a pulldown menu
by using the left-hand mouse button to double click on the value which is set, and
select the required new value by clicking on it with the left-hand mouse button.
Fig. 3.11 <Configuration> <Interface parameters...>, Folder “Q-F”
Fig. 3.12 <Configuration> <Interface parameters...>, Folder “Q-B3”
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<OSI Stack Configuration...> (Example)

<OSI Stack Configuration...>, <ES-IS>
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<OSI Stack Configuration...>, <Transport> (Example)
The parameters for the various communication channels are explained in more detail in
tables 3.7 to 3.8.
The standard settings (<Defaults> button) should be used for all communication
i channels.
Parameter (s. Fig. 3.11, Description Value range

folder “Q-F”)
COM Port Serial interface port 1 to 4
ByteSize Character length The value “8” only
[QD2] BaudRate Data transmission rate 1200 bit/s to

19 200 bit/s
[QD2] Parity Parity bit odd / even / non
[QD2] StopBits Number of stop bits 1 / 1.5 / 2
[QD2] Telegram TimeOut(s) A reply to a QD2 telegram is expected within the time 2 s to 250 s
interval specified by this parameter (for each hierar-
chical level).
[QST] BaudRate Data transmission rate 9600 bit/s to

38 400 bit/s
[QST] Parity Parity bit odd / even / none
[QST] StopBits Number of stop bits 1 / 1.5 / 2
[QST] Telegram TimeOut(s) A reply to a QST telegram is expected within the time 70 s to 250 s
interval specified by this parameter (for each hier-
archical level).
Tab. 3.7 Parameters for the Q-F Communication Channel
Parameter (s. Fig. 3.11, Description Value range

folder “Q-B3”)
Telegram TimeOut(s) A reply to a telegram is expected within the time interval 5 s to 400 s
specified by this parameter (for each hierarchical level).
Tab. 3.8 Parameters for the Q-B3 Communication Channel
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3.3.5 <Network> <Connect to network> or <Disconnect from network>

After a successful connection setup in LCT mode with the network – including the
requesting of all the alarm information and the alarm suppressions specific to functional
units – the menu item <Network> <Connect to Network> changes to <Network>
<Disconnect from Network>, so that it becomes possible to disconnect the the connec-
tion to the network. Executing this action swaps into the off-line mode, in which the menu
item swaps back to <Network> <Connect to Network> again.
When either the Q-F communication channel is active, communication is set up to a
reachable network element.
When the Q-B3 communication channel is active, communication is set up to the
network elements connected via ethernet as well as to the network elements reachable
via these network elements. reachable network elements which are connected via the
network element; the display then shows in the network view window all the Q-B3/Q3
network elements which have been selected to be active (see 3.3.1).
Automatic Reconnect
i After a short loss of connection NE-UniGATE will try to reestablish the connection for
three times.
3.3.6 <Network> <Refresh connections>

When either the Q-F communication channel is active, the polling list for the current
network element is interrogated; <Network> <Refresh connections> can be used at any
point in time to effect a “manual update”.
In the case of an active Q-B3 communication channel, the menu item <Network>
<Refresh connections> initiates a new connection setup to those network elements
which could not be reached at the time of the last connection setup. Network elements
which are unreachable are indicated by the identifier text beneath their program icons
being gray.
In off-line mode, the menu items <Network> <Refresh connections> are grayed out
(insensitive).
3.3.7 <Network> <Connect to network elements> /

<Disconnect from network elements>
When the Q-B3/Q3 Ethernet interface is used, the menu items <Connect to network
elements> and <Disconnect from network elements> are offered in addition. Using
these it is possible to select individual network elements, by their NE names, from a list
which is offered of those which are set active, and to disconnect them from the commu-
nication, or to reconnect them to it . A connection setup/disconnection can also be
achieved by using <Symbol> <Connect to NE/Disconnect from NE>.
When this is done, the disconnected elements remain in the active address list, and thus
are also retained in the network representation window, but are not operable from the
LCT/NCT. The names (identifiers) of such network elements are then shown in gray.
If it is not possible to establish a connection using <Connect to network elements>, a
corresponding message will appear in the “Notifications” window.
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3.3.8 <Symbol> <File transfer>

In off-line mode, the menu item <Symbol> <File Transfer...> is grayed out (insensitive).
The FTP application software, used to transmit files between the operating terminal and
the selected Q-D2 network element, is started by <Symbol> <File Transfer...> (software
download).
Starting the FTP application software is unnecessary for the normal operation of
i many network elements. Information about this will be found in the operating manual,
OMN, for the network element concerned.
The prerequisites for starting the FTP application software are:

– a connection from the operating terminal to the Q-D2 network element via the Q-B3
interface,
– the user must have authorization level 2, 3 or 4 (ADMINISTRATOR).
☞ The authorization levels are explained in Tab. 3.10.

☞ The procedures to be followed for a file transfer and a software download are
described in the Maintenance Manual, MMN, for the NEs concerned.
⇒ The FTP application software can be started by clicking on the network element
symbol in the main window of the NE-UniGATE gateway software (NCT mode
or LCT mode, see 2.2) and then selecting menu item <Symbol>
<File Transfer...>.
The FTP application software accepts from the NE-UniGATE gateway software the
authorization level of the user who is logged in and, if the user requires, the name of the
network element.
Attempting to start the FTP software from outside NE-UniGATE by “FTP32.exe” results
i in an error message and termination of the software.
After the user clicks on the menu item <File Transfer...>, the “File Transfer” dialog
window opens (see Fig. 3.16).
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Fig. 3.16 <Symbol> <File transfer>”
3.3.9 <Security> <User...>

The “User administration” dialog window (see Fig. 3.17) allows authorization data to be
amended, added and deleted for a user. The permissible entries will be found in
Tab. 3.9.
This menu item is only available in conjunction with the ADMINISTRATOR’s
authorization level 4 (see Tab. 3.10).
The access data for the user who is logged in cannot be amended or deleted in this
i window.
This ensures that a user who has the ADMINISTRATOR level of authorization cannot
inadvertently “lock out” himself.
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Fig. 3.17 <Security> <User...>
Identifier in Fig. 3.17 Explanation Permissible entries
Known Users: List box showing all the users currently known to NE-UniGATE
User account Name: The user’s name Alphanumeric, max. 15 characters
Password: Password Alphanumeric, min. 8, max. 16 characters
Last login: Last login (is entered by the system) Date and time
User class 5 hierarchically increasing levels of authorization see Tab. 3.10
Tab. 3.9 Setting Options in the “User Administration” Dialog Window
Authorization level Access rights (see Fig. 3.17) Restrictions on access rights
0 Maintenance System maintenance The following are not possible
– setting up connections,
– assigning application software (applications),
– assigning, adding and editing NE addresses,
– assigning background bitmaps (only applies to NCT mode),
– the administration of user data.
– file transfer.
1 Operation System operation The following are not possible
– adding and editing NE addresses,
– the administration of user data,
– file transfer.
Tab. 3.10 Access Rights (User Classes)
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Authorization level Access rights (see Fig. 3.17) Restrictions on access rights
2 Configuration System configuration The following are not possible
– adding and editing NE addresses,
3 Supervising System supervision – the administration of user data.
4 ADMINISTRATOR Administration No restrictions
Tab. 3.10 Access Rights (User Classes)
3.3.10 <Security> <Password...>

The “Change password [ADMIN]” dialog window (see Fig. 3.18) can be used to amend
a password. As required by MS Windows NT standard, the password must be between
8 and 16 characters long.
When entering a password, please distinguish between upper and lower case
i letters!
Fig. 3.18 <Security> <Password...>
3.3.11 <Security> <Logoff>

When a user logs off from NE-UniGATE by means of <Security> <Logoff>, the
“Notifications” window displays the message “User logged out” with details of the date,
time and user name. Please refer to 2.4, Terminating the Session (Shutdown).
When the logoff is executed, all the open windows are closed and all menu items are
grayed out (insensitive).
The user interface to NE-UniGATE can then only be accessed after successful
execution of a <Security> <Logon...>.
3.3.12 <Options> <Settings>

In the LCT mode, a “Settings” window opens with a sub-window (Folder) of “Alarm
settings” (similar to Fig. 3.19).
Help Comprehensive notes on the “Options Setting” windows will be found in the on-
line Help under <Help> <Options>, or as Help topics for the current window
under <Help> <On window>.
In the NCT mode, a “Settings” window opens with the following three Folder:
– “Alarm settings” (see Fig. 3.19)
– “Alarm List” (see Fig. 3.20)
– “Alarm History” (see Fig. 3.21)
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Fig. 3.19 <Options> <Settings>, Folder “Alarm Settings” [NCT Mode]
Fig. 3.20 <Options> <Settings>, Folder “Alarm List” [NCT Mode]
Fig. 3.21 <Options> <Settings>, Folder “Alarm History” [NCT Mode]
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3.4 Toolbar
Only in NCT mode
Fig. 3.22 The Toolbar in NE-UniGATE’s Main Window [LCT Mode]
The toolbar (see Fig. 3.22) is located in the upper part of the main window (see
Fig. 3.1). Clicking on its buttons with the left-hand mouse button gives rapid and partic-
ularly simple access to particular, frequently-used, functions.
The function of the button which has just been clicked on is shown in the left-hand
section of the status bar (see 3.6).
The toolbar can be switched on and off using the menu items <View> <Toolbar>.
i
Button Function Corresponding menu item Opens window See
Set up or disconnect a network connection <Network> “Selectable devices via 3.3.5

<Connect to network> or Q-B3 (Ethernet)” and
<Disconnect from network> “Off-Line Mode”
Update network connection and screen display <Network>  3.3.6

<Refresh Connections>
Search for a network element <View> “Find NE” 

<Find NE...>
<Configuration>
Activate, deactivate, add, amend, copy and <Assign> “Assign NE Addresses” 3.3.1
delete NE addresses <NE Addresses...>
Select operating terminal communication <Configuration> “Communication channel” 3.3.3

channels <Communication channel...>
Set the interface parameters for the operating <Configuration> “Interface Parameters” 3.3.4
terminal’s communication channels <Interface parameters...>
Log in as an NE application user <Security> “NE-UniGATE Login” 2.3

<Logon...>
Select optional settings <Options> “Options Settings” 3.3.12

<Settings...>
Tab. 3.11 Functions of the Toolbar Buttons in LCT and NCT Modes
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Button Function Corresponding menu item Opens window See
NE-UniGATE Help <Help> “UniGATE Help Contents” 

<Contents>
Context-sensitive NE-UniGATE Help <Help> with help text concerning 

<On window> the active window
1) <Configuration>
Assign a background bitmap <Assign> “Assign Map” 3.3.2
<Map...>
1) <Network> 
Request fresh alarm details and alarm <Fault> 
suppressions for all the reachable network <Alarm request> Ctrl+Q
elements
1) <Network> 
Display the alarm list <Fault> “Alarm List”
<Current Alarm Log> Ctrl+L
1)
Enable/disable alarm sound <Options>
<Continuous Alarm Sound>  
1) NCT mode only.
Tab. 3.11 Functions of the Toolbar Buttons in LCT and NCT Modes (Cont.)
3.5 Work Area

The work area of the main window (see Fig. 3.1) contains icons such as “Notifications”,
“Selectable devices via Q-B3”, “Alarm History” or “Off-Line Mode” with all the installed
operating applications. A double click on these icons opens the corresponding informa-
tion or processing window, such as for example the “Notifications” window containing
messages and notes and the “Off-Line Mode” window with all the installed operating
applications (see Fig. 3.2).
☞ More details about the message windows are given in Chapter 3.9.
In addition, the work area contains the windows for the menu-specific processing
routines such as those listed in Tab. 3.3 and described in Chapter 3.3.
3.6 Status Bar

The status bar is located on the bottom edge of the main window (see Fig. 3.1). The
information it offers includes the operating state and the parameter settings for
NE-UniGATE, etc.
The status bar (see Fig. 3.23) can be switched on and off by the menu items
i <View> <Statusbar>.
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Information about the Alarm States Selected communication Service-ID

currently selected menu channel (Q-B3/Q3, Q-F) which is set
item, general information
about current actions
Connection state of the operating
terminal to the network or network
element:
No network connection
Network connection
Telegram traffic
Fig. 3.23 Indications Given in the Status Bar
3.7 Context-Dependent Menu

A single click on the icon for a network element within the current network view window,
using the right-hand mouse button, opens a context-dependent menu; the menu items
in this are determined by the preselected icon and correspond to the <Symbol> menu.
3.8 Unknown Network Elements

Network elements whose type is unknown, which are not assigned to any application
software (device application), or whose assigned application software in not available,
are identified as unknown network elements by a standard icon in the form of a question
mark and by the icon legend “unknown”. The details which are available about the
network element can be displayed by means of the menu item <Object information...>
in its context-dependent menu or in the <Symbol> menu.
3.9 The Message and Network Indicating Window
3.9.1 Message Windows

The various message windows of NE-UniGATE are almost entirely self-explanatory.
3.9.2 The “Notifications” Window

Since − particularly during the boot phase of NE-UniGATE in NCT mode − numerous
messages may occur, instead of a series of individual message windows opening one
after another the “Notifications” window is automatically opened (example see Figure
3.3). The symbols in the first column of the “Notifications” window are explained in
Tab. 3.12.
This window displays messages relating to the setup of connections to network
elements and the login to the operating terminal.
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Symbol Explanation
Urgent message
Warning
Information
Tab. 3.12 Symbols Used in the “Notifications” Window
3.9.3 The “Alarm History” Window

The “Alarm History” window (see Fig. 3.3) is available only in NCT mode.
This window reports alarm messages in chronological sequence. All the entries,
including those for alarms which have been cleared, are retained.
Additional settings can be made via the menu item <Option> <Settings>.
3.9.4 The “Alarm list” Window

The “Alarm list” window (see Fig. 3.3) is available only in NCT mode.
The “Alarm list” shows all selected network elements. Filtering according to various crit-
eris is possible.
Displaying the alarms for a selected network element:
<Symbol> <Fault> <Alarm list>
Displaying the alarms for all network alarms:
<Network> <Fault> <Alarm list>
The display shows the current alarm state, i.e. alarms are withdrawn when they have
been cleared, or if they can no longer be called up due to a loss of communication.
Additional settings can be made via the menu item <Option> <Settings>.
3.9.5 The “Selectable devices via Q-B3 (Ethernet)” Window

The “Selectable devices via Q-B3 (Ethernet)” window shows all activated network
elements (see Fig. 3.3).
3.9.6 The “Off-Line Mode” Window

The “Off-Line Mode” window shows all installed operating applications (example see
Fig. 3.2). Some of these applications can be started in the offline mode, too.
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4 Abbreviations
EM Element Management
GMT Greenwich Mean Time
ID Identification
ITMN Installation and Test Manual
LCT Local Craft Terminal
MMN Maintenance Manual
NCT Network Craft Terminal
NE Network Element
NSAP Network Service Access Point (G.784)
OMN Operating Manual
PCU Peripheral Control Unit
Q-B3 QD2 Interface to EM
QD2-B3 QD2 Interface to EM
QD2-F QD2 Interface to LCT
QD2-RS485 Interface for DBP-T (D) category 2 (M.3010)
Q-F QD2 Interface to LCT
QST-B3 QD2 Interface to LCT
QST-F QD2 Interface to LCT
SCU Synchronous Multiplexer Control Unit
TED Technical Description
TSAP Transport Service Access Point (G.784)
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5 Index
A U
Access right 38 User ID 14
Activating network elements 27 User logoff 24
Alarm severity 20 User logon 24
Authorization classes 37
C
Connection setup 26
Craft terminal, NCT 10
D
Deactivating network elements 27
Download 35
F
File transfer 35
FTP 35
I
Icon menu 19
Indication of alarm state 20
L
LCT 10
Logoff 24
Logon 24
M
Message window 17
N
NCT 10
Network element data, calling up 23
Network elements, activating/deactivating 27
Notifications 42
O
Operating mode selection, LCT/NCT 12, 13
Operating state 41
P
Password 14
Password, amending 38
S
Shutdown procedure 15
Software download 35
Status bar 41
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Technical modifications possible.

This document consists of a total of 46 pages. All pages are issue 2.

2 Starting and Terminating NE-UniGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3 The Functions of NE-UniGATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.9.4 The “Alarm list” Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

1 Notes on this Manual

1.1 Overview of the Documentation on Network Elements

☞ –– The complete documentation for a network element is listed in Chapter 1 of

1.2 Documentation Media

System requirements for a CD-ROM installation on a computer:

1.3 Symbols used in this Manual

1.3.1 Warning Symbol

1.3.2 Symbol for Important Information

⇒ Identifies points in the text which contain specific instructions on how to

☞ This symbol is used to show cross references to other chapters/sections of this

1.3.3 Symbols used for Menu Entries and Text Inputs

1.4 Notes on licensed Software

1.5 Form for Submitting Comments, Suggestions and

Please enter your comments, suggestions and corrections on the form

In particular, we are interested in users’ views on the following points:

Many thanks for your assistance!

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2 Starting and Terminating NE-UniGATE

2.1 Short Description

2.1.1 Differences between LCT and NCT

2.1.2 Installation of the Program NE-UniGATE

2.2 Program Startup

Fig. 2.1 The Start Menu:

Fig. 2.2 The Program Icon for NE-UniGATE NCT

Fig. 2.3 “UniGATE” Window

Fig. 2.4 The “Mode Selection” Window

2.3 Identifier and Password (User ID)

Fig. 2.6 NE-UniGATE’s Login Window

The default user ID is:

This user ID corresponds to authorization level 4, ADMINISTRATOR (the highest

Fig. 2.7 “Access denied” Window”

Fig. 2.8 The Notification Window “Reading alarmmap Files”

2.4 Terminating the Session (Shutdown)

Taking the operating terminal out of service:

Fig. 2.9 Interrogation Window with <Security> <Logoff>

Fig. 2.10 Interrogation Window when closing the Main Window

Fig. 2.11 Interrogation Window when closing the Main Window

Removing the Cable Connection

Disconnecting the Supply Voltage

3 The Functions of NE-UniGATE

Title bar, 3.1

Menu bar, 3.2

Tool bar, 3.4

Inner area of window Work area, 3.5

“Selectable devices via Q-B3

“Notifications” icon, 3.5

Status bar, 3.6

Fig. 3.1 Main Window (NCT Mode) Line Mode