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User ManualCTS 710SONET Test Set070-8852-03This document applies to firmware version 1.3and above.User ManualCTS 710SONET Test Set070-8852-03This docu

Table of ContentsviCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualViewing Detailed Results 3–174. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Displayin

Basic Test Procedures3–10CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2. To check the LTE response to a Section B1 error, set up theupstream CTS 710 as follows:P

Basic Test ProceduresCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–113. Set up the downstream CTS 710 as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightParamet

Basic Test Procedures3–12CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual9. Change the downstream CTS 710 as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightParamet

Basic Test ProceduresCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–1315. Change the downstream CTS 710 as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightParame

Basic Test Procedures3–14CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualNECTS 710 SONET Test SetAll Signals areSTS-3Figure 3–5: Setup to Check Pointer MovementsBas

Basic Test ProceduresCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–152. Set up the CTS 710 as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightParameterSelect Ch

Basic Test Procedures3–16CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualResponse to Line Frequency OffsetPointers also accommodate differences in line frequency fr

Basic Test ProceduresCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–172. Set up the CTS 710 as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightParameterSelect Ch

Basic Test Procedures3–18CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualPerformance MonitoringWhen a new line is installed you may want to monitor performancefor a

Basic Test ProceduresCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–19NENEAll Signals are OC-3CTS 710 SONET Test SetFigure 3–7: Setup to Monitor Performance2. Se

Table of ContentsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualviiRunning Instrument Self Tests 3–210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running t

Basic Test Procedures3–20CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualPayload errors by pressing the buttons corresponding to thosechoices.5. To see network perf

Basic Test ProceduresCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–217. For example, to change the bottom graph to display the history ofPath B3 Errored Seconds

Basic Test Procedures3–22CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualBasic Test Procedures3–22CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–23Setting Test Control ParametersThis section describes how to set the duration for a test, theresolution of the t

Setting Test Control Parameters3–24CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualOnce the test duration is set, any time a test is started it will run forthe time

Setting Test Control ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–25To set a unique test duration:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightParameterSe

Setting Test Control Parameters3–26CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable 3–2 lists the range limits for the test duration.Table 3–2: Test Duration L

Setting Test Control ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–27To set the history resolution of a test:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightP

Setting Test Control Parameters3–28CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualBar Graph showspercent of test completeElapsed Timesince test startedFigure 3–10:

Setting Test Control ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–29Table 3–3: Actions You Cannot Perform While a Test is Running MenuPage ActionTEST

Table of ContentsviiiCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualAppendix B: Status and Error Messages B–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status Messages B–1. .

Setting Test Control Parameters3–30CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSetting Test Control Parameters3–30CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–31Working with Test SetupsThis section describes how to save instrument setups to disk, recallinstrument setups, c

Working with Test Setups3–32CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSaving Instrument SetupsTo save an instrument setup:1. Set up the CTS 710 as desired. Se

Working with Test SetupsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–33Figure 3–11: The SAVE INSTRUMENT SETUPS Page3. Enter a description of the instrument set

Working with Test Setups3–34CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual5. Save the instrument setup to disk as follows:H Insert a disk to store the file on, if

Working with Test SetupsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–35Figure 3–12: The RECALL INSTRUMENT SETUPS PageThe disk file listing displays up to six f

Working with Test Setups3–36CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualDeleting Instrument Setups from DiskYou can delete instrument setups from disk using the

Working with Test SetupsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–37Pass/Fail TestsA pass/fail test is an easy way to run a test and get a simple responsest

Working with Test Setups3–38CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualNOTE. A pass/fail test can only be saved on disk. It cannot be savedin memory.H Descript

Working with Test SetupsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–39H Detected. If the specified condition is detected, the test fails.H Not Detected. If th

Table of ContentsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualixList of FiguresFigure i: Placing the Reference for Easy Viewing xxiii. . . . . . . . Figure 1–1:

Working with Test Setups3–40CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable 3–4: Fail If Conditions of a Pass/Fail Test (Cont.)Condition Type ThresholdSpecifi

Working with Test SetupsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–41Table 3–4: Fail If Conditions of a Pass/Fail Test (Cont.)Condition Type ThresholdSpecifi

Working with Test Setups3–42CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable 3–4: Fail If Conditions of a Pass/Fail Test (Cont.)Condition Type ThresholdSpecifi

Working with Test SetupsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–43Table 3–4: Fail If Conditions of a Pass/Fail Test (Cont.)Condition Type ThresholdSpecifi

Working with Test Setups3–44CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable 3–4: Fail If Conditions of a Pass/Fail Test (Cont.)Condition Type ThresholdSpecifi

Working with Test SetupsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–45number (or letter). Select DONE when you are finishedediting the setup name.H Select EDI

Working with Test Setups3–46CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual4. Enter an operator start prompt as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightPar

Working with Test SetupsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–475. Set the test duration as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightParameterSel

Working with Test Setups3–48CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual7. Highlight the first entry in the second column (see Figure 3–15).If you wish to speci

Working with Test SetupsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–4911. Specify the action to be taken when the test completes as follows:Press MenuButtonSe

Table of ContentsxCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualFigure 2–19: Editing a Text String 2–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Figure 2–20: Setu

Working with Test Setups3–50CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2. Select the pass/fail test to run as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightP

Working with Test SetupsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–51Figure 3–16: The TEST BEGIN Dialog Box3. To run the pass/fail test immediately, press ST

Working with Test Setups3–52CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTo change an existing pass/fail test:1. Insert the disk containing the pass/fail test in

Working with Test SetupsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–53existing file. To overwrite the file, select Overwrite. If youdo not want to overwrite t

Working with Test Setups3–54CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualWorking with Test Setups3–54CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–55Checking Signal StatusThis section describes how to use the CTS 710 to check signal status.The CTS 710 continuou

Checking Signal Status3–56CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualFigure 3–18: The AUTOSCAN Dialog Box Showing Signal StructureViewing the Payload (Add/Drop

Checking Signal StatusCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–57Figure 3–19: Viewing Tributary Signal StructureDetermining the Payload Pattern and Framing

Checking Signal Status3–58CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualThis shows that an alarm wasdetected in the VT.This means the VT is equipped. That is,the

Checking Signal StatusCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–59Clear Historybutton clearshistory of eventsYellow history lightsindicate an event hasoccur

Table of ContentsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualxiFigure 3–10: Elapsed Time and Bar Graph Indicators 3–28. . . . Figure 3–11: The SAVE INSTRUMENT S

Checking Signal Status3–60CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualH Red lights indicate the associated condition is valid. For example,if the red light next

Checking Signal StatusCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–61Extended StatusThe red-yellow pair of ERROR lights on the front panel turn onwhen a variet

Checking Signal Status3–62CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualChecking Signal Status3–62CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–63Setting SONET Transmit ParametersThis section describes how to set the transmit rate, specify the STSunder test,

Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters3–64CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSetRateSetClockSet SignalStructureSpecify STSUnder TestSetMappingSet VT Unde

Setting SDHSONET Transmit ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–65rate while simultaneously transmitting an optical signal at the OC-3rate.How

Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters3–66CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTo couple the transmit and receive settings together from theTRANSMIT SETTIN

Setting SDHSONET Transmit ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–67Through ModeUse Through Mode to monitor a signal without changing it. InThro

Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters3–68CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualThrough Mode IconFigure 3–25: CTS 710 in Through ModeSetting the Transmit Cl

Setting SDHSONET Transmit ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–69H Select BITS to use the clock signal from an external BITSreference. Attach

Table of ContentsxiiCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualFigure 3–36: Sequence for Setting SONET Signal Parameters 3–99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters3–70CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTo specify the structure of an STS-3, OC-3, or OC-12 signal:Press MenuButton

Setting SDHSONET Transmit ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–71Setting the Payload MappingTo set the payload mapping:Press MenuButtonSelect

Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters3–72CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualUnequipped Payload MappingIf you choose Bulk Fill No Mapping (Unequipped) pa

Setting SDHSONET Transmit ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–73Figure 3–26: Mapping a Tributary SignalTo configure the CTS 710 for mapping

Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters3–74CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2. If the Mapping is set to VT1.5 specify the VT under test asfollows:Press

Setting SDHSONET Transmit ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–75H Select DS3 Ext Add to map a DS3 signal, connected to theDS3 Input connecto

Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters3–76CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualIf you select User Word 8 bit/16 bit/24 bit for the test pattern, set theval

Setting SDHSONET Transmit ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–77Figure 3–27: Editing the User Word ByteSetting Overhead BytesTo stress test

Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters3–78CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTo edit overhead bytes:1. Display the transport overhead as follows:Press Me

Setting SDHSONET Transmit ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–79Z2 byteselected toeditBytes you cannever editCannot editbecausealarm is setF

Table of ContentsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualxiiiFigure 3–59: Line Graph Showing Pointer Value 3–184. . . . . . . . . Figure 3–60: On/Off Graphs

Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters3–80CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualH Define your own byte with the buttons next to 1 and 0. Usethe left and rig

Setting SDHSONET Transmit ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–81Table 3–7: Choices for Bits 5, 6, and 7 of the V5 Byte ChoiceUnequip (000)Eq

Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters3–82CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualThe bytes that cannot be edited are marked with a line of asterisks onthe TR

Setting SDHSONET Transmit ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–83consisting of ASCII characters (rather than the ones and zeros usedto edit t

Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters3–84CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualThe string can contain a maximum of 64 characters, includingspaces.3. Select

Setting SDHSONET Transmit ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–852. To configure the CTS 710 to add the external data bytes:Press MenuButtonS

Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters3–86CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualFigure 3–31: Adding Data into the DCCTo add external data into the User Chan

Setting SDHSONET Transmit ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–87Figure 3–32: Adding Data into the User ChannelSetting SDHSONET Transmit Para

Setting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters3–88CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSetting SDHSONET Transmit Parameters3–88CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–89Setting Tributary Signal TransmitParametersThis section describes how to set the transmit rate, transmit clock,l

Table of ContentsxivCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualList of TablesTable 1–1: Fuse and Fuse Cap Part Numbers 1–8. . . . . . . . . . . Table 1–2: Pow

Setting Tributary SignalPDH Transmit Parameters3–90CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSetting the Transmit RateTo set the transmit rate:Press MenuButto

Setting Tributary SignalPDH Transmit ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–91After they are coupled, any change you make to a parameter on the

Setting Tributary SignalPDH Transmit Parameters3–92CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualNOTE. When settings are coupled from the TRANSMIT SETTINGSpage, t

Setting Tributary SignalPDH Transmit ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–93H Select Recovered to use the clock recovered from an incomingsig

Setting Tributary SignalPDH Transmit Parameters3–94CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualH Select AMI to set the line code to Alternate Mark Inversion.H S

Setting Tributary SignalPDH Transmit ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–95H Select DS1 ESF to transmit a signal with Extended Superframefra

Setting Tributary SignalPDH Transmit Parameters3–96CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSpecifying the Test PatternYou can select a test pattern to trans

Setting Tributary SignalPDH Transmit ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–97If you select User Word 8 bit/16 bit/24 bit for the test pattern,

Setting Tributary SignalPDH Transmit Parameters3–98CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSetting Tributary SignalPDH Transmit Parameters3–98CTS 710 SONET

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–99Setting SONET Receive ParametersThis section describes how to manually set the receive line rate,define the STS

Table of ContentsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualxvTable 3–20: Choices for Bit 5 of the K2 Byte When Mode is Set to Span 3–169. . . . . . . . . . .

Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters3–100CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSetRateSet Level(STS Ratesonly)Set SignalStructureSpecify STSUnder TestSetMa

Setting SONETSDH Receive ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–101Available SONETReceive RatesFigure 3–38: SONET Receive RatesIndependent Rece

Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters3–102CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualRECEIVE SETTINGS page will also be made to the correspondingsetting in the T

Setting SONETSDH Receive ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–103NOTE. When the incoming line rate changes, a valid LOS must occurbetween the

Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters3–104CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTo specify the structure of a received STS-3, OC-3, or OC-12 signal:Press Me

Setting SONETSDH Receive ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–105To specify the mapping of the received signal:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPag

Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters3–106CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualNOTE. The CTS 710 will report errors incorrectly when the receivemapping is

Setting SONETSDH Receive ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–107Demultiplexing a DS1 from a DS3 Mapped in a SONETSignal (Add/Drop/Test Optio

Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters3–108CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3. Specify the DS1 Framing as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlig

Setting SONETSDH Receive ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–1095. Specify the received test pattern as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuP

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Table of ContentsxviCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable D–3: Environmental Specifications D–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table D–4: Physical Cha

Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters3–110CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualDemapping a Tributary Signal (Add/Drop/Test Option Only)To demap and test a

Setting SONETSDH Receive ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–111H Select VT #1 to specify the first virtual tributary.H Select VT #28 to spe

Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters3–112CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTo turn on Tributary Drop:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightParameterS

Setting SONETSDH Receive ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–113Setting the Test PatternTo specify the test pattern that will be received:1.

Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters3–114CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualUnequipped Payload MappingIf you choose Bulk Fill No Mapping (Unequipped) pa

Setting SONETSDH Receive ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–115Figure 3–40: Displaying Received Optical PowerViewing Overhead BytesThis sec

Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters3–116CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2. Select the columns you wish to display as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect

Setting SONETSDH Receive ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–117Displaying the V5 ByteTo view the V5 byte:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHig

Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters3–118CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2. Configure the CTS 710 to drop the DCC data bytes:Press MenuButtonSelect M

Setting SONETSDH Receive ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–119To drop data from the User Channel:1. Connect an external protocol analyzer

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualxviiGeneral Safety SummaryReview the following safety precautions to avoid injury and preventdamage to this product

Setting SONETSDH Receive Parameters3–120CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualControlling the Display UpdateTo pause or continue overhead byte updating:Pr

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–121Setting Tributary Receive ParametersThis section describes how to manually set the receive rate, receivelevel,

Setting TributaryPDH Receive Parameters3–122CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSetting the Receive RateTo set the receive rate:Press MenuButtonSelect M

Setting TributaryPDH Receive ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–123Independent Receive and Transmit SettingsGenerally, you can set the rece

Setting TributaryPDH Receive Parameters3–124CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTo change receive and transmit settings so that they are no longercouple

Setting TributaryPDH Receive ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–125To specify the framing of a received tributary signal:Press MenuButtonSe

Setting TributaryPDH Receive Parameters3–126CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualH Select 1 in 8 to set the test pattern to 1000 0000.H Select User Word

Setting TributaryPDH Receive ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–127Demultiplexing a DS1 from a DS3 SignalTo demultiplex a DS1 signal from a

Setting TributaryPDH Receive Parameters3–128CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3. Specify the DS1 Framing as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHig

Setting TributaryPDH Receive ParametersCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–1294. Specify the received test pattern as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect M

General Safety SummaryxviiiCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualDo Not Operate in Wet/Damp ConditionsTo avoid electric shock, do not operate this product

Setting TributaryPDH Receive Parameters3–130CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSetting TributaryPDH Receive Parameters3–130CTS 710 SONET Test Set User

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–131Setting Alarms and Inserting ErrorsThis section describes how to simulate error conditions, set alarms,and simu

Setting Alarms and Inserting Errors3–132CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSpecifying the Error to InsertSpecify the type of error transmitted as follo

Setting Alarms and Inserting ErrorsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–133Inserting ErrorsYou can choose to insert errors manually (one at a time) or

Setting Alarms and Inserting Errors3–134CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable 3–11: Maximum Error Rates for SONET Signals Error TypeRate:StructureSe

Setting Alarms and Inserting ErrorsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–135NOTE. The CTS 710 can measure all the error rates it can transmitexcept for

Setting Alarms and Inserting Errors3–136CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTo transmit an alarm:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightParameterSelect

Setting Alarms and Inserting ErrorsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–137H Select VT FERF to transmit a VT FERF alarm.H Select DSn Yellow to transmit

Setting Alarms and Inserting Errors3–138CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSimulating Transmit FailuresThe CTS 710 can simulate transmit failure condit

Setting Alarms and Inserting ErrorsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–139All transmit failures remain in effect until they are deliberatelyturned off

General Safety SummaryCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualxixSafety Terms and SymbolsTerms in This ManualThese terms may appear in this manual:WARNING.

Setting Alarms and Inserting Errors3–140CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSetting Alarms and Inserting Errors3–140CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–141Setting Pointers and Changing TimingThis section describes how to generate pointer movements within thetransmit

Setting Pointers and Changing Timing3–142CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2. Specify the pointer type as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighl

Setting Pointers and Changing TimingCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–143by one location. The first press increments the pointer, the secondpress de

Setting Pointers and Changing Timing3–144CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual500 ms,NominalIncrementNext Two Presses of POINTERACTIONFirst Press ofPOINT

Setting Pointers and Changing TimingCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–145H Select Max 782 to set the pointer to location 782 (points to thebyte imme

Setting Pointers and Changing Timing3–146CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualH Select Min 0 to set the pointer to location zero. If you choose thissetti

Setting Pointers and Changing TimingCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–147Continuous Pointer MovementTo make repetitive pointer movements:1. Specify

Setting Pointers and Changing Timing3–148CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3. Specify the pointer movement direction as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect

Setting Pointers and Changing TimingCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–149Figure 3–50: Incrementing Pointer Location Once Every Two Millisec-ondsChan

General Safety SummaryxxCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualCertifications and CompliancesCSA Certified Power CordsCSA Certification includes the produc

Setting Pointers and Changing Timing3–150CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2. Specify the Offset Mode as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighli

Setting Pointers and Changing TimingCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–151Selecting USER DEFINED places the CTS 710 in Edit Mode.The knob is assigned

Setting Pointers and Changing Timing3–152CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualAdded or Cancelled Pointer PositionsRepeating Pattern Time 30 sInitializat

Setting Pointers and Changing TimingCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–153Pointer AdjustmentStart of Next87–3 Pattern87–3 Pattern. . .87No PointerAdj

Setting Pointers and Changing Timing3–154CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable 3–13: Pointer Sequences Generated (Cont.)Pointer SequenceDescriptionP

Setting Pointers and Changing TimingCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–155Table 3–13: Pointer Sequences Generated (Cont.)Pointer SequenceDescriptionP

Setting Pointers and Changing Timing3–156CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable 3–14: Availability of Pointer Sequences (Cont.)Pointer SequenceMappin

Setting Pointers and Changing TimingCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–1572. Specify the pointer type as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighl

Setting Pointers and Changing Timing3–158CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual5. If Sequence Type is set to one of the continuous patterns, set thepointe

Setting Pointers and Changing TimingCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–1597. Specify whether Cool Down Time is included as part of thepointer sequenc

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualxxiPrefaceThis manual describes how to use the Tektronix CTS 710 SONETTest Set. This manual is your primary source o

Setting Pointers and Changing Timing3–160CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualFigure 3–54: Status Display While Pointer Sequences are RunningTable 3–15:

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–161Testing Automatic Protection SwitchingThis section describes how to generate Automatic ProtectionSwitching (APS

Testing Automatic Protection Switching3–162CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualFigure 3–55: The APS COMMANDS PageSetting the K1 ByteThere are two ways t

Testing Automatic Protection SwitchingCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–163H Select EDIT BYTE to set the byte to a pattern different than thepreset

Testing Automatic Protection Switching3–164CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable 3–16: Choices for Bits 1–4 of the K1 Byte When Mode is Set toRing (

Testing Automatic Protection SwitchingCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–165Table 3–17: Choices for Bits 1–4 of the K1 Byte When Mode is Set toSpan (

Testing Automatic Protection Switching3–166CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSee Table 3–18 for descriptions of the preset choices.Table 3–18: Choices

Testing Automatic Protection SwitchingCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–167To set the bit pattern of the K2 byte one bit at a time:Press MenuButtonS

Testing Automatic Protection Switching3–168CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSee Table 3–19 for descriptions of the preset choices.Table 3–19: Choices

Testing Automatic Protection SwitchingCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–169The label for Bit 5, of the K2 byte, is Architecture when the mode isset

PrefacexxiiCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualThe Tutorial and the Reference sections frequently presentprocedures in tables. Perform the procedure by

Testing Automatic Protection Switching3–170CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualThe label for Bits 6–8, of the K2 byte, is Status whether the mode isset

Testing Automatic Protection SwitchingCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–171NOTE. You can edit the transmitted K1 and K2 bytes directly from theTRANS

Testing Automatic Protection Switching3–172CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualViewing the Network Response to APS CommandsTo view the network response

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–173Viewing ResultsThis section describes how to view, save, recall, and print test results.You can look at test re

Viewing Results3–174CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualFigure 3–57: The Test Summary PageViewing Detailed ResultsYou can view results either as a summa

Viewing ResultsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–175Displaying an Overview of Test ResultsTo display an overview of test results:Press MenuButtonSel

Viewing Results3–176CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable 3–23: Results Displayed on MAIN RESULTS Page (Cont.)Category Error DisplayedLoss of Frame

Viewing ResultsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–177The Errors category of the MAIN RESULTS page displays results inthree ways. The first way displa

Viewing Results3–178CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable 3–24: T1M1 Section Analysis Results Displayed on the ERRORANALYSIS Page CategoryType Anal

Viewing ResultsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–179 Table 3–26: T1M1 Path Analysis Results Displayed on the ERRORANALYSIS Page CategoryType Analysi

PrefaceCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualxxiiiUsing the CTS 710 ReferenceThe Reference presents an overview of the CTS 710 menu structure,front-panel

Viewing Results3–180CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable 3–27: T1M1 VT1.5 Analysis Results Displayed on the ERRORANALYSIS Page (Cont.)Category Anal

Viewing ResultsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–181Table 3–29: DS1 Path Analysis Results Displayed on ERRORANALYSIS Page Category Type Analysis Res

Viewing Results3–182CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manualof a graph depends on what is displayed, but the horizontal axisalways displays time.To display

Viewing ResultsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–183Table 3–31: Measurements Displayed as Bar Graphs MeasurementSection B1 Error CountsSection B1 Er

Viewing Results3–184CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualFigure 3–59: Line Graph Showing Pointer ValueTable 3–32: Measurements Displayed as a Line Graph

Viewing ResultsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–185Figure 3–60: On/Off Graphs Showing Failures and AlarmsTable 3–33: Measurements Displayed as On/O

Viewing Results3–186CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable 3–33: Measurements Displayed as On/Off Graphs for SONETRates (Cont.)Graph Type Displayed V

Viewing ResultsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–187Power Out IndicatorIf the power to the CTS 710 fails while a test is running, theCTS 710 display

Viewing Results3–188CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualCursor positionGraph nameCursorMeasurementresults atcursor positionCross-hatchmeans the testwas

Viewing ResultsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–189Table 3–35: Time Represented by Bars on History Graph (Cont.)History Resolution = Normal (1 min

PrefacexxivCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualContacting TektronixProductSupportFor application-oriented questions about a Tektronixmeasurement product

Viewing Results3–190CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualPanning History GraphsYou can display different portions of a history graph by panning thegraph.

Viewing ResultsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–191H Select Change Bottom to select a different graph for display onthe bottom half of the screen.H

Viewing Results3–192CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSaving and Recalling ResultsYou can save test results to disk and recall the test results for la

Viewing ResultsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–193H Select EDIT NAME to enter a name other than RESLT_XXfor the pass/fail test. Select DONE when y

Viewing Results3–194CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3. Save the test results to disk as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightParameterSel

Viewing ResultsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–195the page. The Results Source line will display the name of the filerecalled.Figure 3–64: The REC

Viewing Results3–196CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualRecalling Test Results from MemoryTo recall test results from memory:Press MenuButtonSelect Menu

Viewing ResultsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–197To print the results of the current test:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightParameterSelect

Viewing Results3–198CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTo print the results of a test saved on disk, recall the results (seepage 3–194) and then print

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–199Changing Instrument SettingsThis section describes how to change the date and time settings,printer settings, a

Getting Started Getting Started

Changing Instrument Settings3–200CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable 3–36: Lines of the Instrument Configuration Page (Cont.)Line DescriptionInter

Changing Instrument SettingsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–201Figure 3–66: The MISC SETTINGS PageTurning the Beeper On and OffThe CTS 710 has a b

Changing Instrument Settings3–202CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSetting the DateThe date is used when writing files to disk, it is used to trackmea

Changing Instrument SettingsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–203NOTE. While you set the time in Edit Mode, the clock stops running.2. Assign the kn

Changing Instrument Settings3–204CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manualyou can specify two lines of text to be included on any printout. Thetwo lines of t

Changing Instrument SettingsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–205To set the RS-232 parameters for the printer:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlig

Changing Instrument Settings3–206CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSetting the Print User & Company TextYou can have the CTS 710 include text on a

Changing Instrument SettingsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–207Setting the GPIB AddressTo set the CTS 710 GPIB address:Press MenuButtonSelect Menu

Changing Instrument Settings3–208CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualFigure 3–68: The REMOTE CONTROL PageSetting RS-232 ParametersThe appropriate settin

Changing Instrument SettingsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–209To set the remote control RS-232 parameters:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighligh

WARRANTYTektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials andworkmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of sh

Changing Instrument Settings3–210CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualPress MenuButtonSelect ChoiceHighlightParameterSelect MenuPageTx Terminator LFCRCR/

Changing Instrument SettingsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–211Running the Power Up Self TestTo run the power up self test:Press MenuButtonSelect

Changing Instrument Settings3–212CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualChanging Instrument Settings3–212CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual

Appendices Appendices

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualA–1Appendix A: Menu MapsTest DurationHistory ResolutionTEST CONTROL Page5 min15 min1 hourContinuousUSERDEFINEDNormal

Menu MapsA–2CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualDiskChoices depend on disk contentRECALL PASS/FAIL TESTS PageRecall &Run TestDelete FileNameDescript

Menu MapsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualA–3NameDescriptionOperator Start PromptTest DurationFail IfOperator End PromptOn Test CompletionSave to Dis

Menu MapsA–4CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual(Structure=3 x STS-1)123(Rate=STS-3/OC-3)3 x STS-11 x STS-3cTransmit RateTransmit ClockTransmit LevelSig

Menu MapsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualA–5(Mapping=VT1.5 Async)PRBS2^23–1PRBS2^20–1PRBS2^15–1QRSS2^20–1All OnesAll Zeros1 in 83 in 24User Word8 bi

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual1–1Getting StartedThis section provides a description of the CTS 710, a list of standardand optional accessories, an

Menu MapsA–6CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualError Type set toError Rate set toTransmit Alarm set toTransmit Failure set toERRORS & ALARMS Page (

Menu MapsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualA–7Error Type set toError Rate set toTransmit Alarm set toTransmit Failure set toERRORS & ALARMS Page (

Menu MapsA–8CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualError Type set toError Rate set toTransmit Alarm set toTransmit Failure set toERRORS & ALARMS Page (

Menu MapsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualA–9Error Type set toError Rate set toTransmit Alarm set toTransmit Failure set toERRORS & ALARMS Page (

Menu MapsA–10CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualPointer/Timing ModeOffset ModeFrequency OffsetPointer TypeSequence TypePointer ControlPointer Value Set

Menu MapsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualA–11Pointer/Timing ModeOffset ModeFrequency OffsetPointer TypeSequence TypePointer ControlPointer Value Set

Menu MapsA–12CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualPointer/Timing ModeOffset ModeFrequency OffsetPointer TypeSequence TypePointer ControlPointer Value Set

Menu MapsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualA–13APS ModeK1 Full ByteBits 1–4:Bits 5–8:K2 Full ByteBits 1–4:Bit 5:Bits 6–8:Transmit SetupAPS COMMANDS Pa

Menu MapsA–14CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualAPS ModeK1 Full ByteBits 1–4:Bits 5–8:K2 Full ByteBits 1–4:Bit 5:Bits 6–8:Transmit SetupAPS COMMANDS Pa

Menu MapsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualA–15APS ModeK1 Full ByteBits 1–4:Bits 5–8:K2 Full ByteBits 1–4:Bit 5:Bits 6–8:Transmit SetupAPS COMMANDS Pa

Getting Started1–2CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualThe CTS 710 meets the needs of the craftsperson and the networkengineer. The CTS 710 meets the req

Menu MapsA–16CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualResetOverheadSet to10101010Set to11111111DefaultxxxxxxxxEDIT BYTEShowing Overhead forExternal AddTRANSP

Menu MapsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualA–17Overhead ViewExternal Add(Overhead View=STS Path Overhead)J1C2F2Z3Z4Z5(Overhead View=V5 Byte)V5PATH OVE

Menu MapsA–18CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual(Rate=STS-1/STS-3)CrossConnectLow(Rate=DS3)NormalMonitor(Rate=DS1)NormalMonitorBridgeReceive RateReceiv

Menu MapsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualA–19(Mapping=No Mapping)PRBS2^23–1PRBS2^20–1PRBS2^15–1PRBS2^09–1All OnesAll ZerosUser WordUnknown(Mapping=V

Menu MapsA–20CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualExpected Receive RateReceived Optical PowerReceived Peak VoltageSIGNAL STATUS PageA1 A2 C1B1 E1 F1D1 D2

Menu MapsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualA–21Overhead ViewExternal DropPause Control(Overhead View=STS Path Overhead)J1B3C2G1F2H4Z3Z4Z5(Overhead Vie

Menu MapsA–22CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualErrorsFailuresAlarmsPointersMAIN RESULTS PageSectionAnalysisLineAnalysisPathAnalysisVT1.5AnalysisDS3Ana

Menu MapsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualA–23Zoom InZoom OutShowNext TopChangeTopChangeBottomHISTORY GRAPHS Page(History Resolution=Normal (1 min))1

Menu MapsA–24CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualNameDescriptionSave To DiskSAVE RESULTS PageRESLT_XXClearEDIT NAMENoneClearEDIT TEXTSaveCurrentSavePrev

Menu MapsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualA–25Printer TypeRS–232Baud RateStop BitsParityFlow ControlPrinter User & CompanyUser NameCompany NamePR

Getting StartedCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual1–3H CTS 710 SONET Test Set & CTS 750 SDH Test Set ServiceManual (Tektronix part number 070-8853-

Menu MapsA–26CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualGPIB Primary AddressRS–232Baud RateStop BitsParityHardware HandshakeSoftware HandshakeData Carrier Dete

Menu MapsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualA–27Model:Serial Number:Hardware Revision:Option Revision:Firmware Revision:Options:Interface Module:DS1/DS

Menu MapsA–28CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualMenu MapsA–28CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualB–1Appendix B: Status and Error MessagesThis appendix describes the status and error messages that appear onthe CTS

Appendix B: Status and Error MessagesB–2CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualInstrument factory reset complete. The recall of default factorysettings, fr

Appendix B: Status and Error MessagesCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualB–3Save of measurement results/histories complete. The CTS 710 hassuccessfully

Appendix B: Status and Error MessagesB–4CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualCan not insert tributary error/alarm while adding external signal. Anattempt

Appendix B: Status and Error MessagesCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualB–5Disk is full. You tried to save a file to disk and there is not enoughroom o

Appendix B: Status and Error MessagesB–6CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manualentered for the file to be saved to disk; that is, there is no default filen

Appendix B: Status and Error MessagesCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualB–7Invalid history data format in file. You recalled a file that does notcontai

Getting Started1–4CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualPouchPlateRearPanelTrimPouch PlateA. Push the pouch plate into the rear panel trim gap.Rear Panel

Appendix B: Status and Error MessagesB–8CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualOperation invalid while a test is running. You tried to perform anaction tha

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualC–1Appendix C: Default Factory SettingsTable C–1 lists the instrument settings after Default Factory Settingshave be

Appendix C: Default Factory SettingsC–2CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable C–1: Default Factory Settings (Cont.)Parameter Default ValueReceive STS

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualD–1Appendix D: SpecificationsTable D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications Characteristic DescriptionGenerator OutputEl

Appendix D: SpecificationsD–2CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications (Cont.)Characteristic DescriptionSpectral Wi

Appendix D: SpecificationsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualD–3Table D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications (Cont.)Characteristic DescriptionAccuracy ±4

Appendix D: SpecificationsD–4CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications (Cont.)Characteristic DescriptionReturn Loss

Appendix D: SpecificationsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualD–5Table D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications (Cont.)Characteristic DescriptionPath Overhe

Appendix D: SpecificationsD–6CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications (Cont.)Characteristic DescriptionPhase trans

Appendix D: SpecificationsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualD–7Table D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications (Cont.)Characteristic DescriptionPattern Bit

Getting StartedCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual1–5CAUTION. In the next step, use only enough force to clear the frontpanel trim with the plate front

Appendix D: SpecificationsD–8CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications (Cont.)Characteristic DescriptionAutoScan Au

Appendix D: SpecificationsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualD–9Table D–1: Standard CTS 710 Specifications (Cont.)Characteristic DescriptionHelp Mode O

Appendix D: SpecificationsD–10CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable D–2: Option 22 DS1/DS3/VT1.5 Capabilities CharacteristicDescriptionDS1/DS3 Gener

Appendix D: SpecificationsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualD–11Table D–2: Option 22 DS1/DS3/VT1.5 Capabilities (Cont.)Characteristic DescriptionError

Appendix D: SpecificationsD–12CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable D–2: Option 22 DS1/DS3/VT1.5 Capabilities (Cont.)Characteristic DescriptionExter

Appendix D: SpecificationsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualD–13Table D–2: Option 22 DS1/DS3/VT1.5 Capabilities (Cont.)Characteristic DescriptionDS1/D

Appendix D: SpecificationsD–14CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable D–2: Option 22 DS1/DS3/VT1.5 Capabilities (Cont.)Characteristic DescriptionVT Po

Appendix D: SpecificationsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualD–15Table D–2: Option 22 DS1/DS3/VT1.5 Capabilities (Cont.)Characteristic DescriptionPerio

Appendix D: SpecificationsD–16CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable D–2: Option 22 DS1/DS3/VT1.5 Capabilities (Cont.)Characteristic DescriptionVT1.5

Appendix D: SpecificationsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualD–17Table D–2: Option 22 DS1/DS3/VT1.5 Capabilities (Cont.)Characteristic DescriptionHisto

Getting Started1–6CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualDO NOT LIFTInstrumentWith D-RingFigure 1–3: Location of the D-Ring on the Accessory PouchGetting S

Appendix D: SpecificationsD–18CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable D–4: Physical Characteristics CharacteristicDescriptionDimensions Height: 165 m

Appendix D: SpecificationsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualD–19Table D–5: Certifications and compliances (cont.)Characteristic DescriptionEC Declarat

Appendix D: SpecificationsD–20CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable D–5: Certifications and compliances (cont.)Characteristic DescriptionInstallatio

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualE–1Appendix E: Incoming Inspection TestThe purpose of the incoming inspection test is to verify that theCTS 710 SONE

Appendix E: Incoming Inspection TestE–2CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable E–1: Required Equipment Item Number and DescriptionMinimumRequirementsE

Appendix E: Incoming Inspection TestCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualE–3How to ProceedIf the CTS 710 fails any of these tests, it has failed the inco

Appendix E: Incoming Inspection TestE–4CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2. Set up and execute the system self test with the followingsequence:Press M

Appendix E: Incoming Inspection TestCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualE–52. Perform the initial setup of the CTS 710 with the followingsequence:Press

Appendix E: Incoming Inspection TestE–6CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual7. To check the OC-3 rate, perform the setup sequence:Press MenuButtonSelect

Appendix E: Incoming Inspection TestCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualE–71. Attach electrical and optical loop-back cables from the OUToutputs to the

Getting StartedCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual1–7Setting Up the CTS 710Before you use the CTS 710, ensure that it is properly set up andpowered on.

Appendix E: Incoming Inspection TestE–8CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualAppendix E: Incoming Inspection TestE–8CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualF–1Appendix F: Example Disk ContentsThis manual ships with a disk containing files that you can load intoyour CTS 71

Appendix F: Example Disk ContentsF–2CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualThe BER_STS1 file is a 15-minute BER test. The test passes if theBER is better t

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualG–1Appendix G: Rear-Panel ConnectorsThis appendix describes the connectors located on the rear panel ofthe CTS 710.P

Appendix G: Rear-Panel ConnectorsG–2CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualVGA connector. Table G–1 lists the pin assignment for the rear-panelVGA connecto

Appendix G: Rear-Panel ConnectorsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualG–3GPIB PortThe GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) port is used for remotecontrol

Appendix G: Rear-Panel ConnectorsG–4CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable G–2: RS-232 Rear Panel Connector Pin Assignment (Cont.)Pin Number Descript

Appendix G: Rear-Panel ConnectorsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualG–5Overhead Add/Drop PortYou use the Overhead Add/Drop port to add/drop the section

Appendix G: Rear-Panel ConnectorsG–6CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable G–4: Overhead Channels Dropped Dropped ChannelBytes Dropped Data Rate Clo

Appendix G: Rear-Panel ConnectorsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualG–7Table G–6: Overhead Add/Drop Port Additional PinAssignments Signal PinShield (gr

Getting Started1–8CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualPowerConnectorPrincipalPower SwitchFuseGroundFigure 1–4: Rear-Panel Controls and Connectors Used i

Appendix G: Rear-Panel ConnectorsG–8CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualAppendix G: Rear-Panel ConnectorsG–8CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualH–1Appendix H: Changing Optical PortConnectorsThe following procedures are discussed in this appendix:H Cleaning the

Appendix H: Changing Optical Port ConnectorsH–2CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualNOTE. To keep cleaning to a minimum, install the dustcap when nofiber

Appendix H: Changing Optical Port ConnectorsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualH–3Figure H–2: FC Optical Bulkhead AssemblyFigure H–3: ST Optical Bulkhe

Appendix H: Changing Optical Port ConnectorsH–4CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualFigure H–4: DIN 47256 Optical Bulkhead AssemblyFigure H–5: SC Optical

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualI–1Appendix I: Packing for ShipmentIf you ship the CTS 710, pack it in the original shipping carton andpacking mater

Appendix I: Packing for ShipmentI–2CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualAppendix I: Packing for ShipmentI–2CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual

Glossary and Index Glossary and Index

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualGlossary–1GlossaryAISAn acronym for Alarm Indication Signal. An AIS is used to alertdownstream equipment that an ups

Getting StartedCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual1–94. Check that you have the proper electrical connections. TheCTS 710 power requirements are listed

GlossaryGlossary–2CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualCVAn acronym for Coding Violation.dBThe symbol for decibels.dBmThe symbol for power level in decib

GlossaryCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualGlossary–3FEBEAn acronym for Far End Block Error. An indication returned tothe transmitting LTE that an erro

GlossaryGlossary–4CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualLine Severely Errored Second (SES)A second with N or more Line CVs, or a second during whichthe li

GlossaryCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualGlossary–5status and maintenance information between two networkelements.POHAn acronym for Path Overhead.PTE

GlossaryGlossary–6CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSONETAn acronym for Synchronous Optical NETwork.SPEAn acronym for Synchronous Payload Envelope.STE

GlossaryCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualGlossary–7Through ModeThe ability to retransmit the incoming signal and manipulate itscontents.TOHAn acronym

GlossaryGlossary–8CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualGlossaryGlossary–8CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualIndex–1IndexAAbortPRINT CONTROL dialog box,3–197, 3–198Self Test Control, 3–211accessoriesoptional, 1–2standard, 1–2

IndexIndex–2CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualChannel Requesting, APS COM-MANDS, 3–165, 3–167checkingAPS response, 3–161continuity, 3–2error and alarm

IndexCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualIndex–3Default (XXXXXXXX), TRANS-PORT OVERHEAD, 3–79Default 0ppm, Frequency Offset,3–150Default 4, GPIB Primary

Getting Started1–10CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualON/STBYButtonFigure 1–5: ON/STBY ButtonThe CTS 710 performs an internal self test each time it is

IndexIndex–4CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualDS1 SF (D4)DS1 Framing, 3–108, 3–128Framing, 3–94, 3–125Payload, 3–74, 3–111DS1 UnframedDS1 Framing, 3–1

IndexCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualIndex–5Error Ratio, Fail If condition, 3–39Error type set to, ERRORS &ALARMS, 3–132Errored Seconds, Fail If

IndexIndex–6CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualHHardware Handshake, REMOTECONTROL, 3–209Hardware Revision, INSTR CON-FIG, 3–199HELP button, 2–12Help di

IndexCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualIndex–7LINE FERF, status light, 3–60Line FERF, Transmit alarm set to,3–136line rate, 3–64, 3–90LOFFailure set t

IndexIndex–8CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualNo Mapping (Unequipped), Map-ping, 3–71, 3–72NoneDescriptionSAVE PASS/FAIL TESTS,3–45SAVE RESULTS, 3–193

IndexCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualIndex–9Path FERF, Transmit alarm set to,3–136Path Overhead, viewing, 3–80,3–116, 3–117path overhead bytes, sett

IndexIndex–10CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manualprinter setup, 3–203Printer Type, PRINTER SETUP,3–204printersRS–232 parameters, 3–204supported, 3–204pr

IndexCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualIndex–11Save to DiskOn Test Completion, 3–49SAVE INSTRUMENT SETUPS,3–34SAVE RESULTS, 3–194Save to Memory, SAVE

IndexIndex–12CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSTS-1, Signal Structure, RECEIVESETTINGS, 3–104STS-3c, Signal Structure, RE-CEIVE SETTINGS, 3–104symbol

IndexCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualIndex–13Tx/Rx Settings line, RECEIVESETTINGS page, 3–101UUnknown, Test Pattern, 3–129RECEIVE SETTINGS, 3–109,3–

Operating Basics Operating Basics

IndexIndex–14CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualYyellow lights, 2–5, 3–60Z0. DEFAULT memory, RECALLINSTRUMENT SETUPS page,3–35Zoom In, HISTORY GRAPHS,3

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–1Functional OverviewThis section describes how to use and navigate through the basicfunctions of the CTS 710, incl

Functional Overview2–2CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualFront-Panel Controls, Indicators, and ConnectorsFigures 2–1 and 2–2 identify the controls, ind

Functional OverviewCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–3ElectricalConnectorsOpticalConnectorDisk DriveLASER INUSE IndicatorStatus LightsEach of these

Functional Overview2–4CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualRear-Panel Controls and ConnectorsPowerConnectorPrincipalPowerSwitchFuseVGAVideoOutputGPIBPort

Functional OverviewCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–5H Yellow history lights. Once an event has been detected, a yellowhistory light is turned on.

Functional Overview2–6CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualReading the DisplayThere are several major areas that make up the CTS 710 display (seeFigure 2

Functional OverviewCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–7Figure 2–6 provides a guide to specific areas of the display.MenuNameTest StateIndicatorHighli

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualiTable of ContentsGeneral Safety Summary xvii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preface xxi. .

Functional Overview2–8CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable 2–1: Icons that Appear in the Display IconMeaningTransmitted signalReceived signalCTS 71

Functional OverviewCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–9The Basic Menu StructureThe CTS 710 is controlled primarily through its menu system.Though sev

Functional Overview2–10CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manualidentified by a page tab located at the bottom of the display (seeFigure 2–8).RECEIVESETTINGS

Functional OverviewCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–11NOTE. The only times pressing a menu button does not change menusare when a dialog box is dis

Functional Overview2–12CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualDisplay the page bypressing the buttonbelow the page tab.Page TabFigure 2–10: How to Display

Functional OverviewCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–13Figure 2–11: Help Dialog BoxOnce you press View Help, the help screen for that topic isdispla

Functional Overview2–14CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualConnecting Optical SignalsNOTE. The optical TRANSMIT output is produced by a Class 1 laserdev

Functional OverviewCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–15Connecting SONET Electrical SignalsTo connect SONET electrical signals to the CTS 710:1. Conn

Functional Overview2–16CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSelecting ParametersTo change a parameter, use the knob to highlight it. As you turn theknob,

Functional OverviewCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–17you press –more– the next list of choices is displayed. Below –more–is a line that shows whic

Table of ContentsiiCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualChanging Parameters 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecti

Functional Overview2–18CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSelecting USERDEFINED allows you toenter a numeric value.Figure 2–14: Selecting USER DEFINEDA

Functional OverviewCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–19Selecting this choice allows the knobto make large changes quickly.Selecting thischoice allow

Functional Overview2–20CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualChanging Binary NumbersThere are two kinds of binary numbers that can be changed in theCTS 71

Functional OverviewCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–213. To change the value of the highlighted bit, select either 1 or 0.Each time you select 1 or

Functional Overview2–22CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualSelect the text string to edit byusing the knob.Select EDIT TEXT toedit the specifiedtext str

Functional OverviewCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–235. When you are finished editing the text string, select DONE.The characters available depend

Functional Overview2–24CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTable 2–2: CTS 710 Disk File Types File TypeDescription File ExtensionInstrument Setups Compl

Functional OverviewCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–252. Press the TEST SETUPS front-panel button to display the TESTSETUPS menu.3. Select the RECA

Functional Overview2–26CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualFunctional Overview2–26CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–27TutorialThe tutorial acquaints you with the features of the CTS 710 byhaving you run a test while you explore sp

Table of ContentsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualiiiStarting and Stopping a Test 3–27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making Ch

Tutorial2–28CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualConnect the coaxial cable between the TRANSMIT and RECEIVEBNC connectors on the front panel (see Figure

TutorialCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–29To set the transmit and receive parameters:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightParameterSelect Choic

Tutorial2–30CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTo specify which signal, or STS, to test:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightParameterSelect ChoiceS

TutorialCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–31coupled. However, note that the yellow history light remains on as anindication that an error has occurr

Tutorial2–32CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualWhere Test Results Are DisplayedOnce you have set the transmit and receive parameters and the testtime,

TutorialCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–33The RESULTS menu contains four pages on which results aredisplayed: TEST SUMMARY, MAIN RESULTS, ERRORANA

Tutorial2–34CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualThere are two elements to the test status indicator. The text above thebar graph indicates how long the

TutorialCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–35Figure 2–26: The ERRORS & ALARMS Page of the TRANSMIT MenuThere are two ways to insert errors into t

Tutorial2–36CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manualthan None results in a continuous stream of errors being inserted intothe transmitted signal.To insert a

TutorialCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–37To display the POINTERS & TIMING page:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightParameterSelect Choice

Table of ContentsivCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualMapping a Tributary Signal (Add/Drop/Test Option Only) 3–72. . . Mapping a Tributary with VT1.5 F

Tutorial2–38CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualAfter selecting Single for pointer control, a message displays thattells you how to adjust the pointer.

TutorialCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–39If the preset choices do not match what you need, use USERDEFINED to define an alternative.To define a s

Tutorial2–40CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualUse the knob to change the value of Frequency Offset; select anyvalue you wish. When you are finished se

TutorialCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–41Figure 2–29: The TRANSPORT OVERHEAD Page of the TRANSMITMenuThe Showing Overhead for parameter identifie

Tutorial2–42CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTo edit a byte of the transport overhead:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightParameterSelect ChoiceS

TutorialCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–43have selected Set to 10101010. To see that the CTS 710 is nowreceiving the new value of the S1 byte:Pres

Tutorial2–44CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualFigure 2–31: The TEST SUMMARY Page of the RESULTS MenuThe MAIN RESULTS page displays all the errors that

TutorialCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual2–45Figure 2–32: The MAIN RESULTS Page of the RESULTS MenuThis completes the tutorial. For detailed informat

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Reference Reference

Table of ContentsCTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualvViewing Overhead Bytes 3–115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing Tr

CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–1Basic Test ProceduresThis section gives examples of how to set up and use theCTS 710 SONET Test Set for several c

Basic Test Procedures3–2CTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual Network Continuity CheckingWith the AUTOSCAN feature of the CTS 710, it is easy to make aqu

Basic Test ProceduresCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–32. Set up the CTS 710 as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightParameterSelect Cho

Basic Test Procedures3–4CTS 710 SONET Test Set User ManualTransmission Signal Quality TestingMeasuring Bit Error RateThe bit error rate (BER) test is

Basic Test ProceduresCTS 710 SONET Test Set User Manual3–52. Set up the CTS 710 as follows:Press MenuButtonSelect MenuPageHighlightParameterSelect Cho

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