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ARGUSARGUS 125 1ARGUS 125ManualVersion 2.1/EN

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ARGUS100 ARGUS 12512.2 Switching Between TestsStart the Test Manager Using the cursor keys, select the Test (Connection) thatyou wish to switch to.12.

ARGUSARGUS 125 10113 Test ResultsThe ARGUS displays the saved test results. Using the Intec software, WINplus orWINanalyse, the test results can also

ARGUS102 ARGUS 125Entering a record name:The ARGUS will save the test results in the first freerecord. This record can be assigned a name (default:AMP

ARGUSARGUS 125 10313.1 Start the automatic testIn this case, the ARGUS executes a test sequence automatically. The required parameters(e.g. measuremen

ARGUS104 ARGUS 125Automatic Start the test series from the Test reportsmenu.If the automatic test series is started by pressingfunction key 4, you mus

ARGUSARGUS 125 105Terminating the test (early):Interrupt the automatic testThe ARGUS will terminate the test sequence, any testresults already gathere

ARGUS106 ARGUS 125Resuming a test:The ARGUS can resume an interrupted single test: Inthis example, the ARGUS is running a Service test.Stop the curren

ARGUSARGUS 125 10713.2 Display ResultsDepending on the type of access under test, the ARGUS displays the results stored for thesingle tests in the fol

ARGUS108 ARGUS 12513.3 Sending the Results of a Test to a PC The test result records can be sent to a PC, where they can be visualized and archived. U

ARGUSARGUS 125 10913.5 Sending the results of all of the tests to a PCThe ARGUS will send the results of all of the tests to the connected PC. Use the

ARGUSARGUS 125 112 Safety InstructionsThe ARGUS may only be used with the included accessories. Usage of other accessoriesmay lead to erroneous measur

ARGUS110 ARGUS 12514 Level measuring 14.1 Level measuring on a BRI accessLevel measurement – connected lineThe ARGUS measures the level of the receiv

ARGUSARGUS 125 111Level measurement - other TE In TE mode, the ARGUS will measure the level of a terminal connected in parallel. In thiscase, the ARGU

ARGUS112 ARGUS 12514.2 Voltage Measurement on a U-Interface Access Measurement of the feed voltage on a U-interfaceARGUS in its Level measuring menu S

ARGUSARGUS 125 1131) The voltage is limited by the power capacity of the individual circuit elements2) The voltage is limited by the maximum power (

ARGUS114 ARGUS 12514.3 Level measuring on a POTS accessThe ARGUS measures the voltage level in both the normal case and when the line is“busy” (trunk

ARGUSARGUS 125 11515 L1 status15.1 The L1 Status of a BRI AccessThe ARGUS displays in TE mode the current status of Layer 1: which signal is receivedf

ARGUS116 ARGUS 12515.2 The L1 Status of a PRI AccessThe ARGUS displays the Layer 1 alarms and messages, which provide detailedinformation regarding th

ARGUSARGUS 125 117The meaning of the individual displays:Signal The ARGUS has received the correct signal sent from the remote end (access or terminal

ARGUS118 ARGUS 125When running MegaBERT unframed in permanent circuit mode, if the menu L1 status isopened (via the -Key or the Test Manager), the di

ARGUSARGUS 125 11916 SettingsThe ARGUS can be configured to suit your special requirements. The default (factory)settings can be restored by selecting

ARGUS12 ARGUS 1253 Technical dataDimensions and WeightHeight 280 mm, width 84 mm , depth 50 mm and weight 350 gr (without batteries and)Keypad25 Ke

ARGUS120 ARGUS 12516.2 Settings: ISDNThe operation is the same for all configurations and will be illustrated with a single example:The ARGUS - Main m

ARGUSARGUS 125 121Alerting mode You can specify whether, for an incoming call on a BRI point- to-point access, the ARGUS should only display the acces

ARGUS122 ARGUS 125PRIterminationDepending on the transmission technique (75 Ohm coaxial-cableor twisted-pair cable with an impedance of 120 Ohms) used

ARGUSARGUS 125 123 Sa6 coding000010101111MeaningNetwork -> TerminalSetting for normaloperation (default)Switches a loop in the NTPM. In

ARGUS124 ARGUS 125Call parameter Two different parameters can be set for (ISDN) calls generated onboth the network-side (ARGUS in NT mode) and on the

ARGUSARGUS 125 125Voice coding There are two options for coding voice data in a B-channel:- A-law (default)- µ-lawThis setting will be reset to its de

ARGUS126 ARGUS 12516.3 Settings: BERTThe operation is the same for all configurations and will be illustrated with a single example:The ARGUS - Main m

ARGUSARGUS 125 127Bit patt. BRI/U This function is used to select the bit pattern to be sent cyclicallyby the ARGUS to perform a BERT on a BRI or U-in

ARGUS128 ARGUS 12516.4 Settings: POTSThe operation is the same for all configurations and will be illustrated with a single example:The ARGUS - Main m

ARGUSARGUS 125 129Level Setting the DTMF level:The level can range between -30dB and +9 dB (default: -3dB). Use the vertical cursor keys to raise or l

ARGUSARGUS 125 134 OperationPower key----Switch the ARGUS ON To start up again after a power down (adjustable see page 132)To switch on the display

ARGUS130 ARGUS 12516.5 Settings: X.31 The ARGUS in its Main menu Use the cursor keys to select a setting, e.g. TEI.Enter the TEI on the keypad.The ARG

ARGUSARGUS 125 13116.6 Settings: ARGUS settingsThe operation is the same for all configurations and will be illustrated with a single example:ARGUS in

ARGUS132 ARGUS 125Enter date /timeEntry of the date and time (initialisation of the internal clock) viathe keypad.Use the vertical cursor keys to scro

ARGUSARGUS 125 13316.7 Saving Call NumbersTen call numbers with a maximum of 24-places can be entered in the speed-dialingmemory. The first speed-dial

ARGUS134 ARGUS 12516.8 ResetThe ARGUS will reset all of the parameters to their default values.The numbers in the speed-dialing memory and all of the

ARGUSARGUS 125 135ARGUS in the Main menu Security queryReset ARGUS to its default valuesBit pattern “freely-defined“ 0000000000000000POTSPOTS dialing

ARGUS136 ARGUS 12517 Accu ServicingAutomatic recharging of the accumulators when the ARGUS is switched onThe ARGUS automatically recharges the accumul

ARGUSARGUS 125 137ARGUS in its Main menu Start charging the accumulators(the plug-in power supply must be connected)The ARGUS will display the level o

ARGUS138 ARGUS 12518 Connection to a PRI NetworkSince there is no commonly accepted standard for the connections in the 2 Mbit sector, youwill be conf

ARGUSARGUS 125 13919 AppendixA) Acronyms 3PTY Three Party ServiceAl Action IndicatorAOC Advice of ChargeAOC-D Advice of ChargeCharging information dur

ARGUS14 ARGUS 125The ARGUS is in largest part operated with the 4 cursor keys, the confirmation key  , thereturn key X and the three softkeys.The

ARGUS140 ARGUS 125 DAD Destination Address (1TR6) DDI Direct Dialling In (dialling in to an extension directly)DISC DISConnect MessageDM Supplementar

ARGUSARGUS 125 141B) CAUSE-Messages – DSS1 ProtocolDec. Cause Description01 Unallocated (unassigned) number No access under this call number02 No rout

ARGUS142 ARGUS 12579 Service or option not implemented, service unspecified or option not implemented class” (Dummy)Unspecified81 Invalid call referen

ARGUSARGUS 125 143C) CAUSE-Messages – 1TR6 ProtocolDec. Cause Description01 Invalid call reference value Invalid call reference value03 Bearer service

ARGUS144 ARGUS 12590 Remote user initiated Rejected or disconnected by remote end (subscriber or exchange).112 Local procedure error Sent in a RELDisc

ARGUSARGUS 125 145D) ARGUS Error MessagesError NumberErrorClassCause Description0 E Network The network is not in a state defined for DSS1 or 1TR6. I

ARGUS146 ARGUS 125X.31 Test – Error messagesX.31 Causes0 to 255 Network See ISO 8208: 1987(E)Table 5- Coding of the clearing cause field in clear indi

ARGUSARGUS 125 15On the following pages, only the softkey's meaning in the respective context is shown -enclosed in brackets< >, e.g. <N

ARGUS16 ARGUS 125Connections at bottomReplacing the accumulatorsThe compartment for the four accumulators (rechargeable batteries) is located on the b

ARGUSARGUS 125 175 Menu Hierarchy Menu AccessSelection of the physical accessThe Access Mode menu will open automatically Menu Access mod

ARGUS18 ARGUS 125 Menu Single testsBRI, U, PRIAutomatically / ManuallyPRIPOTSU-interfaceTE automatic page 33TE P-P page 33TE P-MP page 33Leased

ARGUSARGUS 125 19 Menu Level MeasuringBRI POTS Menu Test ResultsThe ARGUS will display the saved test results and send them to the conne

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ARGUS20 ARGUS 125 Menu SettingsThe ARGUS can be configured to suit your special requirements. The parameters are clearly organised in submenus

ARGUSARGUS 125 21X.31 page 130- TEI- LCNARGUS settings page 131- Menu language- LCD contrast- Date entry- PC Interface- V.24 Baud rate- Alarm- Power

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ARGUSARGUS 125 236 Start-UpUsing the included cable connect the ARGUS to the access to be tested and then switchthe ARGUS on by pressing the -key.The

ARGUS24 ARGUS 125In the Access menu, use the cursor keys to select which type of physical access is to betested.Afterwards, the Access Mode menu will

ARGUSARGUS 125 25Initialization phase:- Intialization on a BRI or U-Interface access Next the ARGUS will setup Layer 1. While it is setting up Layer 1

ARGUS26 ARGUS 125 The ARGUS displays the following:- Access type (e.g. BRI)- Access mode - Bus configuration (D-channel Layer 2 mode)D-channel protoc

ARGUSARGUS 125 27- Initialization on a PRI accessAs soon as Layer 1 is successfully setup, the “L1 Sync” LED will light continuously. TheARGUS will au

ARGUS28 ARGUS 125 The ARGUS displays the following:- Type of access - Access Mode- Bus configuration:- D-channel protocol- The availability of the B-c

ARGUSARGUS 125 29- State display on a POTS accessThe ARGUS will display the voltage when idle.- State display on a U-interface accessThe ARGUS will di

ARGUSARGUS 125 31 Introduction ...72 Safety Instructions ...

ARGUS30 ARGUS 125The ARGUS Main MenuFor clarity, all of the available “actions” (commands) are logically organised in menus. All ofthe menus, which ar

ARGUSARGUS 125 31Using the numeric keys to start a test or function:Using the numeric keys, you can start important ARGUS functions directly, regardle

ARGUS32 ARGUS 1257 Setting the Type of AccessIf the parameters displayed at power on are not accepted, the Access menu will openautomatically. However

ARGUSARGUS 125 338 Selecting the Access modeThe Access mode menu is not selectable from theMain menu. It opens automatically once the physical access

ARGUS34 ARGUS 1258.1.3 Permanent switch circuit (leased line) Besides dial-up connections to any subscriber, ISDN also supports the use of permanentci

ARGUSARGUS 125 358.1.3.2 BERT on leased lines (permanent circuits)A number of variations are possible in testing thepermanent circuit with the bit err

ARGUS36 ARGUS 125On a PRI access:In the case of a PRI access in end-to-end mode (seepage 59 and page 64), a BERT can be run - in the D-channel- in a

ARGUSARGUS 125 37The ARGUS can be used as a loopbox on a leased line(permanent circuit). Channel selection:The ARGUS will loop either one B-channel (C

ARGUS38 ARGUS 1258.1.3.3 Time measurements on leased linesB-channel delayThe ARGUS places a call to a remote loopbox and measures the propagation dela

ARGUSARGUS 125 39Interchannel delayThe ARGUS establishes two separate connections to a remote loopbox. The loopboxsends the respective B-channel data

ARGUS4 ARGUS 12510.7 CF - Delete ... 8010.8 MSN Interrogation (o

ARGUS40 ARGUS 1258.1.3.4 Switching from permanent switch modeSelect the type of accessSelect the Access modeARGUS State display

ARGUSARGUS 125 418.1.4 BRI/PRI Monitor The ARGUS accepts all of the D-channel signals from the BRI or PRI access and sendsthese D-channel signals over

ARGUS42 ARGUS 125Simultaneous call display while monitoring a BRI accessWhile monitoring, the ARGUS will search through allof the D-channels signals s

ARGUSARGUS 125 43Listening-in when monitoring is not activeMonitoring is not active.It is possible to passively listen-in on the network-side, the ter

ARGUS44 ARGUS 125Monitoring a PRI access:In the ISDN Configuration menu (see page 122), you can choose whether the ARGUSshould monitor the D-channel o

ARGUSARGUS 125 45Display of the L1 Status in PRI Monitor modeThe L1 status function is only available in PRI Monitor mode. The Layer 1 alarms andmessa

ARGUS46 ARGUS 1258.1.5 BRI / PRI RecorderIn Recorder mode, the ARGUS passively monitors the connected BRI or PRI access.The ARGUS records all of the D

ARGUSARGUS 125 47Parallel call display while recordingThe ARGUS searches all of the D-channel signals sent for a SETUP. If a SETUP isdetected, the <

ARGUS48 ARGUS 1258.1.5.1 Administration of the recorded dataIn the Recorder mode, several functions are available for administration of the data saved

ARGUSARGUS 125 49In the ARGUS, the storage in the internal Flash is organized as a ring buffer, which canhold the data from a series of several sessio

ARGUSARGUS 125 518 Connection to a PRI Network ...13818.1 Connector Pin Assignments on the ARGUS

ARGUS50 ARGUS 125Internal decoding The ARGUS will decode the D-channel data storedin the Flash memory. The ARGUS is in “PRI Recorder” mode.However, it

ARGUSARGUS 125 51 The Reset Flash function will delete the entirecontents of the data Flash memory.The ARGUS is in “PRI Recorder” mode.However, it is

ARGUS52 ARGUS 1259 Operation on a POTS access9.1 The ARGUS as a POTS terminalThe ARGUS in its Main menuThe Argus behaves like a POTS (analog) terminal

ARGUSARGUS 125 539.2 Connection on a POTS access Outgoing CallsThe ARGUS sets up a connection to another terminal. If the terminal is a telephone, th

ARGUS54 ARGUS 125Incoming Call The ARGUS signals an incoming call both audibly and on the display.If the access supports CLIP, the ARGUS will displayt

ARGUSARGUS 125 559.2.1 POTS monitorEssentially, the POTS (analog) monitor provides a high impedance tap that does notinfluence the interface. You can

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ARGUSARGUS 125 5710 Tests on an ISDN Access10.1 Bit error testThe bit error rate test (BERT = Bit Error Rate Test) serves to check the transmissionq

ARGUS58 ARGUS 125The BERT can be performed in three different ways:1. BERT in an extended call to oneselfA remote number is not needed, since the ISDN

ARGUSARGUS 125 5910.1.1 Start BERTThe following parameters are required for the BERT:The parameters can be individually changed to suit and then saved

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ARGUS60 ARGUS 125After the ARGUS has setup the connection andsynchronied the send and receive directions, it willdisplay the bit pattern, the B-channe

ARGUSARGUS 125 61Use the cursor keys to scroll through the results.Characteristic values in accordance with ITU-T G.821 / G.826<G.826> Display o

ARGUS62 ARGUS 12510.1.1.1 BERT - savingThe ARGUS can store the results of several BERTs. The ARGUS saves the resultstogether with the date, time and c

ARGUSARGUS 125 6310.1.1.2 Display the saved BERT resultsThe ARGUS in its Main menu Use the cursor keys to select the record in which theBERT has been

ARGUS64 ARGUS 12510.1.2 BERT waitIn “BERT wait” mode, the ARGUS will wait for the BERT at the remote end which isnecessary for an end-to-end test:ARGU

ARGUSARGUS 125 6510.1.3 B-channel loop“B-channel loop” mode is required in order to run a bit error test using a loopbox at theremote end as well as t

ARGUS66 ARGUS 12510.2 Test the Supplementary Services The ARGUS checks whether the access under test supports supplementary services in1TR6 or DSS1 pr

ARGUSARGUS 125 6710.2.2 Suppl.service interrogation in DSS1In the Single tests menu, use the cursor keys to selectService test.Use the keypad to ent

ARGUS68 ARGUS 125CLIP(CLIP,CLIR,COLP,COLR)In this test, the ARGUS checks, one after the other, whether the 4supplementary services CLIP, CLIR, COLP an

ARGUSARGUS 125 69CCBS /CCBS-T Will the access under test automatically recall a remote subscriber, if thenumber called was busy?CCNR /CCNR-T Will the

ARGUSARGUS 125 71 IntroductionThe ARGUS 125 premium ISDN tester is a combitester which has not only the testfunctions needed to support the installati

ARGUS70 ARGUS 12510.2.3 Supplementary Services Tests – Error messagesIf an error occurs during the Supplementary Services Tests or if it is not possib

ARGUSARGUS 125 7110.3 Service test The ARGUS checks, which of the following services are supported by the access undertest:The test runs automatically

ARGUS72 ARGUS 125ARGUS in the Single tests menuEnter the number of the access under testThere are PBXs that use separate call numbers forincoming and

ARGUSARGUS 125 73Interpreting the test results:If the outgoing call is not successful, it is not possible to make a statement about anincoming call. T

ARGUS74 ARGUS 12510.4 X.31 Test The ARGUS will either perform a “Manual X.31 Test” or an “Automatic X.31 Test”:In the case of an automatic test, the A

ARGUSARGUS 125 75In the Single tests menu, select the X.31 test.Use the cursor keys to select Automatic. Use the cursor keys to select D-channel.

ARGUS76 ARGUS 12510.4.2 Manual X.31, D-channel testIn this test variant, the ARGUS first requests a TEI, LCN and an X.31 number (The ARGUSuses the val

ARGUSARGUS 125 7710.5 CF Interrogation The ARGUS will check whether a call diversion has been setup in the exchange for theaccess under test (BRI or

ARGUS78 ARGUS 125Abbreviations used for the services and service groups on the display:Basic Service AbbreviationAll services AllVoice (speech) LangUn

ARGUSARGUS 125 7910.6 CF - ActivationUsing the ARGUS, call diversions can be set up in the exchange (BRI or U-Interface).ARGUS in the Single tests men

ARGUS8 ARGUS 125Telephone connectionsCan a telephone call be placed from this access to every other number and/or can thisaccess receive a call?Servic

ARGUS80 ARGUS 12510.7 CF - DeleteUsing the ARGUS, call diversions can be deleted/cleared in the exchange (BRI or U-Interface).ARGUS in the Single test

ARGUSARGUS 125 8110.8 MSN Interrogation (only on a BRI with DSS1)On a P-MP access using the DSS1 protocol, the ARGUS will determine the MSNs of theac

ARGUS82 ARGUS 12510.9 Traffic generator (only on a PRI access)The ARGUS will automatically setup as many as 30 connections and will display which B-ch

ARGUSARGUS 125 83Display of the status of the connections currently setupon the individual B-channels Use the cursor keys to scroll through the result

ARGUS84 ARGUS 12510.10 Time measurementsThe ARGUS measures three different times:- Connection set up time - Propagation time of the data (B-channel

ARGUSARGUS 125 8510.10.2 Time measurement: B-channel delayThe ARGUS places a call to itself (self call) or to a remote loopbox and measures thepropaga

ARGUS86 ARGUS 12510.10.3 Time measurement: Interchannel delayThe ARGUS establishes two separate connections to a remote loopbox. The loopboxsends the

ARGUSARGUS 125 8711 ISDN connectionThe ARGUS can setup a connection for the following services:The integrated handset can be used as a phone during a

ARGUS88 ARGUS 12511.1 Overlap sending (outgoing call)In overlap sending, the digits entered for the call number are sent individually.ARGUS in the Sin

ARGUSARGUS 125 89- Advice of charges:If the charges are not given in units, rather directly as currency, the ARGUS will display thecurrent charges in

ARGUSARGUS 125 9POTS - Voltage and Polarity MeasurementThe Access Acceptance Report When the ARGUS is linked to a PC via the USB (or optional serial)

ARGUS90 ARGUS 12511.2 En-bloc sending (outgoing call)In en-bloc sending, the ARGUS sends the entire dialing information in one block. Thenumber is dia

ARGUSARGUS 125 9111.3 Redial (outgoing call)The ARGUS will set up a call using the last number dialed.ARGUS in the Single tests menuEnter the B-channe

ARGUS92 ARGUS 12511.4 Incoming Call An incoming call can be taken at any time even when a test (e.g. BERT) is in process (seepage 97). The ARGUS will

ARGUSARGUS 125 9311.5 Clearing Down an ISDN ConnectionThe ARGUS will display the cause (see the tablebelow) of the disconnect (e.g. Normal clearing) a

ARGUS94 ARGUS 125Other causes are not shown in clear text, rather as decimal codes (see Appendix B and Cand page 141 and page 143).

ARGUSARGUS 125 9511.6 Testing Features with the KeypadThis feature is only relevant on a BRI access.Some network operators do not support the standard

ARGUS96 ARGUS 12512 Test ManagerThe ARGUS can simultaneously start several tests or “connections” fully independently ofeach other on the ISDN access

ARGUSARGUS 125 9712.1 Starting Several Tests to Run SimultaneouslyStarting a new test or connection during an existing connection An example:There is

ARGUS98 ARGUS 125Some tests use so many resources that they cannot be run in every combinationwith other tests. In this case, the ARGUS will display t

ARGUSARGUS 125 99Accepting an incoming call/connection when a test is running.The ARGUS signals an incoming call both audibly and on the display (see