Argus 3u Plus Service Manual

ARGUS1ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT ARGUS 3u plus/ 3u NTManual

3 Technical data10ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT3 Technical dataDimensions / WeightHeight 229 mmWidth 72 mmDepth 35 mmWeight 350 g (withoutbatteries and

12 Automatic Test102ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTTerminating the test (early):The ARGUS is running anautomatic test.Interrupting a testUse the < ↓ >

12 Automatic Test103ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTResuming a test:An interrupted Single testcan be resumed:In this example, the ARGUSis running a Service che

12 Automatic Test104ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT12.2 Display ResultsThe ARGUS displays the results stored for the single tests inthe following order: For: - BR

12 Automatic Test105ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT12.3 Sending the results of a tests to a PCTo visualize and archive the test results on the PC, the datarecords

12 Automatic Test106ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT12.4 Deleting the results of a testIn the Main menu, use the <↓ > to select Automatictests.Use the

12 Automatic Test107ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT12.5 Sending the results of all tests to a PCThe ARGUS will send the results of all of the tests to the PCat on

13 Level Measuring108ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT13 Level Measuring13.1 Level measuring on a BRI accessLevel measurement – connected lineThe ARGUS measures

13 Level Measuring109ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT13.2 Voltage measurement on a U-interfaceMeasurement of feed voltage on a U-interface Use the <↓ > t

13 Level Measuring110ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTStep Load / kΩ Maximum Voltage / V1 64 ca. 126.0 1)2 28 ca. 126.0 1)3 19 ca. 114.0 1)4 14 ca. 114.0 1)5 11 c

13 Level Measuring111ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT13.3 Voltage measurement on a POTS accessThe ARGUS measures the voltage level in both the normalcase and when

4 Operation13ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT 4 OperationPower Key:- To switch the ARGUS ON/OFF - To start up again after a power down- to switch on the display

14 L1 status112ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT14 L1 status14.1 The L1 status of a BRI accessThe ARGUS displays in TE mode the current status of Layer1: which si

15 Configuration113ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT15 ConfigurationThe ARGUS can be configured to suit your specialrequirements. The default (factory) sett

15 Configuration114ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTIf the ARGUS cannot send the data to the PC without errors,the "Trace" LED will flash at 5Hz (5 times

15 Configuration115ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT15.2 Configuration: ISDNThe operation is the same for all configurations and will beillustrated with a single ex

15 Configuration116ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTSettings in ISDN:DisplayName on the ARGUSCommentProtocol As an alternative to automatic protocoldetermination (

15 Configuration117ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTBRIterminationYou can add terminating resistors to aBRI access. This setting will not besaved.Default sett

15 Configuration118ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTCallAcceptanceIf the ARGUS is set to "only own MSN/DDI“ and is in TE mode on a P-MPaccess, it wil

15 Configuration119ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT15.3 Configuration: BERTThe operation is the same for all configurations and will beillustrated with a single ex

15 Configuration120ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTSettings for the BERT:DisplayName on the ARGUSCommentBERT -durationYou can use the keypad to entermeasure

15 Configuration121ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTBit pattern BRI/UThis function is used to select the bitpattern to be sent cyclically by theARGUS t

4 Operation14ARGUS 3u plus /3u NTConnectors on the end:• 9 V-Connection for the external power supply. When thepower supply is plugged in

15 Configuration122ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT15.4 Configuration: POTSThe operation is the same for all configurations and will beillustrated with a single ex

15 Configuration123ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTPOTS CLIP Select the transfer procedure used topass the call number:FSK: CLIP via a procedure similar to amo

15 Configuration124ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTDTMF interval Setting the interval between two DTMFcharacters:The duration of the signal can take avalue

15 Configuration125ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT15.5 Configuration: X.31The operation is the same for all configurations and will beillustrated with a single ex

15 Configuration126ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT15.6 Configuration: ARGUSThe operation is the same for all configurations and will beillustrated with a single e

15 Configuration127ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTSettings on the ARGUS:Display on ARGUSCommentMenu language Selection of the menu languageLCD contrast Setting th

15 Configuration128ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTBattery type Sets whether the ARGUS will beoperated with batteries oraccumulators (rechargeable batterie

15 Configuration129ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT15.7 Saving Call NumbersTen call numbers with a maximum of 24-places can beentered in the speed-dialing

15 Configuration130ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTbeginning of a call number is treated as a valid character.Example:02351/9970-45 is entered as 023519970#45If t

15 Configuration131ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT15.8 ResetThe ARGUS will reset all of the parameters to their defaultvalues.The numbers in the speed-dialing mem

4 Operation15ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT • LineConnection for BRI lines (TE simulation or monitoring)Connection for a BRI terminal (NT-Simulation)Connectio

15 Configuration132ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTIn the Main menu, use the <↓ >Select Configuration.Open the ConfigurationmenuUse the < ↓ > to

16 Accu servicing133ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT16 Accu servicing16.1 Automatic recharging of the accumulators The ARGUS automatically recharges the accum

16 Accu servicing134ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT16.2 Manual accumulator servicing (charging/discharging)The ARGUS will display the current charge of t

17 Testing Features with the Keypad135ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT17 Testing Features with the KeypadThis feature is only relevant for a BRI access!Some networ

17 Testing Features with the Keypad136ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT

18 Appendix137ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT18 AppendixA) Acronyms 3PTY Three party service /Three party conferenceAl Action IndicatorAOC Advice of ChargeAOC-D A

18 Appendix138ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTCONN ACK CONNect ACKnowledge MessageCR Call ReferenceCT Call TransferCUG Closed User GroupCW Call WaitingCall waiting

18 Appendix139ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT SUSP SUSPend Message TE TErminal, Terminal EquipmentTEI Terminal Endpoint IdentifierTP Terminal PortabilityMoving th

18 Appendix140ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTB) CAUSE-Messages – DSS1 ProtocolDec. Cause Description01Unallocated (unassigned) number No access under this call nu

18 Appendix141ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT63Service or option not available “Service unspecified or option notavailable class” (Dummy)65Bearer capability not i

4 Operation16ARGUS 3u plus /3u NTReplacing the accumulatorsThe battery compartment for the three accumulators(rechargeable batteries) is locate

18 Appendix142ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTC) CAUSE-Messages – 1TR6 ProtocolDec. Cause Description01Invalid call reference value Invalid call reference value03B

18 Appendix143ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT62Call rejected To Subscriber-A:The requested connection is actively rejected by Subscriber-B (by sending a DISC as a

18 Appendix144ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTD) ARGUS Error MessagesFaultNumberFaultClassCause.Description0E Network The network is not in a statedefined

18 Appendix145ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTX.31 Test – Error messages204A ARGUS - Layer 2 connection was cleared-down- No response to SETUP (call setup)- Layer

18 Appendix146ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTX.31 Diagnostic (only for a cause less than 256)0 to 255Network See ISO 8208: 1987(E)Figure 14A page 121Figure 14B pa

5 Menu Hierarchy17ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT5 Menu Hierarchy MenuAccessSelection of the physical accessBasic Rate Interface page 26U-Interface page 26POTS

5 Menu Hierarchy18ARGUS 3u MenuSingleBRI, U InterfacePOTSTelephony page 92BERT Start BERT WaitB-channel Automatically ManuallyConnection setup tim

5 Menu Hierarchy19ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTMenuSettingsTrace/Remote page 113ISDN page 115- Protocol- Alerting mode- BRI termination- Call parameter- Se

5 Menu Hierarchy20ARGUS 3uNumbers page 129Reset page 131 Menu Accu servicingCharging page 133 Discharging page 133

6 Automatic Access Test21ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT6 Automatic Access TestUsing the included cable, connect the ARGUS to the accessto be tested. Power Key: S

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6 Automatic Access Test22ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTIf both modes (P-P / P-MP) are found when Layer2 on the D-channel is checked, the mode must beselected man

6 Automatic Access Test23ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTconfirmation key and the < ↓↓↓↓ > softkey performs the samefunction as the corresponding arrow

6 Automatic Access Test24ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT- Operating the ARGUS on a POTS access (for ARGUS3u basic optional)The ARGUS displays theaccess type (P

6 Automatic Access Test25ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTWith the <✔>, you can open the menu currently marked withthe → (in the example Single Tests).Using t

7 Setting the type of access26ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT7 Setting the type of accessIn the Access menu, the user must select the type ofphysical ac

7 Setting the type of access27ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT7.1 Line TestThe ARGUS tests the terminating resistors for the cabling ofa four-wire bus. Additionall

7 Setting the type of access28ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTPossible test results:- The ARGUS has detected a short-circuit: Clear the fault and repeat the test-

7 Setting the type of access29ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTTest steps on the ARGUS:With the <↓>, select Line Test.Start the Line TestSample test results –

7 Setting the type of access30ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT- The displayed test results are either for just the bus lines between the ARGUS and the test adapte

8 Select the Access Mode31ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT8 Select the Access ModeThe Access Mode menu isnot selectable from the Mainmenu. It opens automatic

ARGUS3ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT 1 Introduction ... 52 Safety Instructions ...

8 Select the Access Mode32ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT8.1.2 Permanent circuitWith the <↓ >, select Permanent switch.Access mode confirmedThe ARGUS is now

8 Select the Access Mode33ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTTelephony on permanent circuitsThe function can be started with the -Key or via thePhone / co

8 Select the Access Mode34ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTalso possible to run a BERT in the D-channel.In this case, the channel select window will open:On a BRI a

8 Select the Access Mode35ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTLoopbox with a permanent circuitA loopbox can be setup for the permanent circuit byselecting in

8 Select the Access Mode36ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTSwitching from permanent circuit modeUsing the < ↓ >, select the Access menu.The Access menu will

8 Select the Access Mode37ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT8.1.3 BRI Passive Trace/Monitor (optional)In the Pass.trace mode, the ARGUS passively monitors theconnect

8 Select the Access Mode38ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTParallel call display in the BRI pass. trace modeWhile in trace mode, theARGUS will search all of

8 Select the Access Mode39ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT8.1.4 RecorderIn the Recorder mode, the ARGUS passively monitors theconnected BRI access. The ARGUS re

8 Select the Access Mode40ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTParallel call display while recordingThe ARGUS searches all of the D-channel signals sent for aSETUP. If

8 Select the Access Mode41ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT8.1.4.1 Administration of the recorded dataIn the Recorder mode, several functions are available

ARGUS4ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT10 Connection ... 8310.1 Setting up an ISDN connection ...

8 Select the Access Mode42ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTInfo FlashWith this selection, you can read the status of the data in theFlash memory:- The number of sa

8 Select the Access Mode43ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTReset FlashThe Reset Flash function will delete the entire contents ofthe data Flash memory. The ARGUS

8 Select the Access Mode44ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT8.1 Operation on a POTS (analog) access8.1.1 POTS terminalUsing the < ↓ >, select POTSinterface.Con

8 Select the Access Mode45ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT8.1.2 POTS monitorEssentially, the POTS (analog) monitor provides a highimpedance tap that does not influ

8 Select the Access Mode46ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT

9 Single Tests47ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9 Single Tests9.1 Test the Supplementary ServicesThe ARGUS checks whether the access under test supportssupplementa

9 Single Tests48ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTGeb.anzeige Advice of charge Rufnummern-IdSetup call number identifier - against malicious calls

9 Single Tests49ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.1.2 Suppl.service interrogation in DSS1In the Single tests menu, using the < ↓ >, selectSupp.serv.test.

9 Single Tests50ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTprevious display (this applies for all displays).Test CommentsTP The ARGUS tests the TP (Terminal Portability)suppl

9 Single Tests51ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTCF(CFU, CFB,CFNR)In this test, the ARGUS checks whether the 3supplementary services CFU, CFB and CFNRare supported.

1 Introduction5ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT 1 IntroductionThe ARGUS 3u installation tester makes installation workand trouble shooting on BRI and POTS

9 Single Tests52ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTAOC The ARGUS checks whether the charges canbe sent to the access under test. The test usesa call to oneself to

9 Single Tests53ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.1.3 Suppl. Services Tests – Error messagesIf an error occurs during theSupplementary ServicesTests or if it is

9 Single Tests54ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.2 Service checkThe ARGUS checks, which of the following services aresupported by the access under test:Th

9 Single Tests55ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTso no charges will be incurred.In the Single tests menu, < use ↓ to select > Service test.Enter the Own numb

9 Single Tests56ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTThe ARGUS will display theresults of the test once it isdone.Use the < ↓ > to scrollthrough the

9 Single Tests57ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTFor outgoing, the Fax G4service is OK. No statementis possible about incoming. The error code 63 indicatest

9 Single Tests58ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.3 Bit error testThe bit error rate test (BERT = Bit Error Rate Test) servesto check the transmission quality of

9 Single Tests59ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTContact the network operator or the supplier of the PBXequipment and ask them to test your access circuit.

9 Single Tests60ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.3.1 Start BERTThe following parameters are required for the BERT:- Duration of the BERT (default setting = 1 min

9 Single Tests61ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTAfter the ARGUS has setupthe connection andsynchronized the send andreceive directions, it willdisplay

1 Introduction6ARGUS 3u plus /3u NTService TestsDoes the tested access support connections with the mostimportant services, such as, ISDN telephone s

9 Single Tests62ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTAfter the test time is over, theARGUS will display thecause and the location whichinitiated the disconnect. If

9 Single Tests63ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTSES821 Severely Errored SecondsThe number of seconds in which the bit error rate is>10-3. In one second, 64,

9 Single Tests64ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.3.1.1 BERT - savingThe ARGUS can store the results of several BERTs.The ARGUS saves the results together with the

9 Single Tests65ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.3.1.2 Display the saved BERT results see “Display Results” on page 104.Use the < ↓ > in the Mainmenu

9 Single Tests66ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.3.2 BERT waitIn BERT wait mode, the ARGUS will wait for the BERT atthe remote end which is necessary for an end-t

9 Single Tests67ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.3.3 B-channel loopB-channel loop mode is required in order to run a bit errortest using a loopbox at the r

9 Single Tests68ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.4 X.31 TestThe ARGUS will either perform a “Manual X.31 Test” or an“Automatic X.31 Test”:In the case of an automa

9 Single Tests69ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTIn the Single tests menu,use < ↓ > to select the X.31 test.Use < ↓ > to selectAutomatically.

9 Single Tests70ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.4.2 Manual X.31 TestIn this test variant, the ARGUS first requests a TEI, LCN andan X.31 number (The ARGUS uses

9 Single Tests71ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTThe ARGUS will count thedata packets sent andreceived and will display(where possible) the contentsof the

1 Introduction7ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT Access Acceptance Reports (with optional WINplus)When the ARGUS is linked to a PC via the serial interface, itis,

9 Single Tests72ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.5 CF InterrogationThe ARGUS will check whether a call diversion has beensetup in the exchange for the ac

9 Single Tests73ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTSome PBXs or exchanges do not permit the use ofthe mechanism used (by the ARGUS) for theinterrogation of t

9 Single Tests74ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.6 CF - ActivationUsing the ARGUS, call diversions can be setup in theexchange (BRI or U-Interface). In t

9 Single Tests75ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.7 CF - DeleteUsing the ARGUS, selected call diversions can be deleted/cleared in the exchange (BRI or U-Interface

9 Single Tests76ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.8 MSN Interrogation (only on a BRI with DSS1)On a P-MP access using the DSS1 protocol, the ARGUSwill de

9 Single Tests77ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.9 Time measuringThe ARGUS measures three different times: - Connection setup time- Propagation time of the dat

9 Single Tests78ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.9.1 Connection setup timeThe ARGUS places an outgoing call and measures the timebetween sending the SETUP and

9 Single Tests79ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.9.2 Time measurement: B-channel delayThe ARGUS places a call to itself (self call) or to a remoteloopbox and meas

9 Single Tests80ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTPress <ABORT> to stop themeasurement.If the ARGUS cannot perform the measurement, e.g.because the c

9 Single Tests81ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT9.9.3 Time measurement: Interchannel delayThe ARGUS establishes two separate connections to aremote loopbox

1 Introduction8ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT

9 Single Tests82ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTIf the ARGUS cannot perform the measurement - e.g.because the call number entered was wrong or no

10 Connection83ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT10 Connection10.1 Setting up an ISDN connectiona) The ARGUS can setup a connection for the followingservices

10 Connection84ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTb) The integrated handset can be used as a phone duringa telephone connection.c) When an ISDN connection is set

10 Connection85ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTProcedure for an Outgoing Call (ISDN)1) Overlap sending:In overlap sending, the digits of the call number a

10 Connection86ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTThe connection is setupusing B-channel 2.The ARGUS will displayadditional information (ifthere is any)The A

10 Connection87ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTNote regarding the entry of the call numberSeparate the extension from the access numberwith a # (e.g. 023

10 Connection88ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT2) EnblockIn en-bloc signalling, the ARGUS sends the entire dialinginformation in one block. The number is

10 Connection89ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTProcedure for an Incoming Call (ISDN)An incoming call can be taken at any time even when a test(e.g. BERT) is in

10 Connection90ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT10.2 Clearing down an ISDN connectionTo clear down theconnection, press <CLEAR>or the Press the -KeyThe AR

10 Connection91ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTOther causes are not shown in clear text, rather as decimalcodes (see Appendix B and C). 28 Wrong number Wrong cal

2 Safety Instructions9ARGUS 3u plus /3u NT 2 Safety InstructionsThe ARGUS may only be used with the includedaccessories. Usage of other a

10 Connection92ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT10.3 Operation on a POTS (analog) accessProcedure for an Outgoing Call (POTS) The ARGUS sets up a connection to anot

10 Connection93ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTThe ARGUS sends thecomplete dialing informationtogether.DisconnectSimplified overlap signaling using thetel

11 Test Manager94ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT11 Test ManagerThe ARGUS can simultaneously start fully independent BRIor U-interface access tests or “connection

11 Test Manager95ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT11.1 Simultaneously Starting Several TestsStarting a new test or connection during an existingconnectionEx

11 Test Manager96ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTThe ARGUS will return totheConnection window.If a test (or connection) is cancelled/cleared, the ARGUS willret

11 Test Manager97ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTAccepting an incoming call/connection when a test isrunning.The ARGUS signals an incoming call both

11 Test Manager98ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTIf available, the internal handset will be assigned tothe currently started (voice) connection. Theassignment

12 Automatic Test99ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT12 Automatic TestThe ARGUS performs an automatic test series and displaysthe test results. Using the intec softw

12 Automatic Test100ARGUS 3u plus/3u NTUse the <↓> to selectAutomatic tests.or press 4 to start anautomatic test series.Use the < ↓

12 Automatic Test101ARGUS 3u plus/3u NT12.1 Automatic Start testYou should check the required parameters (e.g. BERTmeasurement time and error l