Argus 141 Datasheet

ARGUSARGUS 141 1ARGUS 141ManualVersion: 1.40 / ENNote:.The basic ARGUS package always includes support for at least one DSL interface with a variety o

3 General Technical Data10 ARGUS 1413 General Technical DataTester specifications:Dimensions / Weight Inputs / OutputsHeight: 235 mm (9.25 in) Width:

8 IP tests100 ARGUS 141If an alias www address is entered as the "Source/Destination" address, the ARGUS will "only" download the

8 IP testsARGUS 141 101Start the HTTP download (in this example: ADSL access in access mode ATU-R)Setup the xDSL connection.The profile shown on th

8 IP tests102 ARGUS 141Mark the server profile (the default profile is marked with a ).Initializing The HTTP download will start automati

8 IP testsARGUS 141 103Display results: Close the results displayFor information on saving the HTTP download results, see page 89.“Sending t

9 VoIP test104 ARGUS 1419 VoIP test9.1 VoIP telephonyThe ARGUS acts as a VoIP terminal with which a telephone (voice) call can be set up. The ARGUS us

9 VoIP testARGUS 141 105A total of 3 user-defined VoIP profiles can be configured.Edit the marked profile.VoIPtestparam.U

9 VoIP test106 ARGUS 141Registrar serverUse Registrar. Setting: yes or no: If an Internet Telephony Service Provider (ITSP) is used (in such case, yo

9 VoIP testARGUS 141 107User agent ID-string or terminal type which will be sent to the called party.Default setting: Argus141For information on the

9 VoIP test108 ARGUS 141Adaptive jitter buffer:Entry of the minimum (min) and maximum (max) sizes of the jitter buffer and the initial value (init).R

9 VoIP testARGUS 141 109STUN server Use STUN Use STUN. Setting: yes or no. If there is a NAT router between the ARGUS and the next remote end (gateway

3 General Technical DataARGUS 141 11Supported standards:ADSL (Line):ITU-T G.992.1, Annex A (ADSL)ITU-T G.992.2, Annex A (G.lite)ITU-T G.992.3, Anne

9 VoIP test110 ARGUS 141Start VoIP telephony (In this example: ADSL access)Access mode in the example: ATU-RSetup the xDSL connection.The profile u

9 VoIP testARGUS 141 111Select the VoIP profile (the default profile is marked with a ).Initializing The ARGUS will display the VoIP pro

9 VoIP test112 ARGUS 141The ARGUS displays the destination address stored in the VoIP profile. There are a total of ten memory locations availab

9 VoIP testARGUS 141 113The subscriber called has accepted the call; the display shows “Connected!”. The ARGUS will determine the MOS value and will i

9 VoIP test114 ARGUS 141Display of the other VoIP results:RTCP "Real time Transport Control Protocol“ Info:Display the statistics sent from t

9 VoIP testARGUS 141 115The ARGUS will display the codecs available at the remote end.Before and after the connection is setup, the ARGUS

Display / MeaningSIP log A log showing the SIP methods and status codes exchangedRegister state The ARGUS shows all of the important registration and

9 VoIP testARGUS 141 117Clear down the connection, save and send log to PCThe connection is cleared down in the same manner as it is after an IP ping

10 Test reports118 ARGUS 14110 Test reportsThe saved test reports can be viewed either on the ARGUS display or on a PC. The test data can be sent to a

10 Test reportsARGUS 141 11910.1 Saving Test ReportsThe results of a test can be saved when a test is completed or when closing a display showing tes

4 Operation - A Brief Guide12 ARGUS 1414 Operation - A Brief GuideLEDsSoftkeysCursor keysConfirmation keyLayer 1 measurementTelephony: Lift receiver /

10 Test reports120 ARGUS 14110.2 Displaying the Saved Test reportsThe ARGUS - Main menu10.3 Test reports – Sending to a PCThe test report

10 Test reportsARGUS 141 12110.4 Deleting Test reportsThe ARGUS - Main menuDelete the test report stored in the selected memory location.The m

10 Test reports122 ARGUS 14110.6 Delete All Test reportsThe ARGUS will delete all of the test reports stored in the internal memory. The ARGUS - Main

11 ARGUS Settings - DeviceARGUS 141 12311 ARGUS Settings - DeviceThe ARGUS can be configured to suit special requirements. The default (factory) setti

11 ARGUS Settings - Device124 ARGUS 14111.2 Device SettingsThe procedure for configuring a device setting will be illustrated with a single example: &

11 ARGUS Settings - DeviceARGUS 141 125RingervolumeWith this setting you can set the volume level used by the ARGUS to signal an incoming call.The i

11 ARGUS Settings - Device126 ARGUS 14111.3 Reset All ParametersThe ARGUS will reset all of the parameters and settings to their default values.The PP

12 Using the Battery PackARGUS 141 12712 Using the Battery PackChanging the battery packSwitch the ARGUS off and disconnect the plug-in power supply.

12 Using the Battery Pack128 ARGUS 141Charge batteryThe ARGUS will display the current charge of the battery pack graphically, if no power supply is c

13 Firmware UpdateARGUS 141 12913 Firmware UpdateYou can download a firmware file from www.argus.info/en/service free-of-charge and save it on your PC

4 Operation - A Brief GuideARGUS 141 13Return key--The ARGUS will return to the previous display and ignore any entries made at this level, e.g. cha

13 Firmware Update130 ARGUS 141Important information regarding the ARGUS Firmware Update:Do not, under any circumstances, start to update the firmwar

14 AppendixARGUS 141 13114 AppendixA) Acronyms AAC Alternating Current or Access ServerADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber LineAMP ARGUS Measurement Pr

14 Appendix132 ARGUS 141HHEC Header Error ChecksumHTTP Hypertext Transfer ProtocolIIAD Integrated Access DeviceID IdentifierIEEE Institute of Electric

14 AppendixARGUS 141 133PADO PPPoE Active Discovery OfferPADR PPPoE Active Discovery RequestPADS PPPoE Active Discovery Session confirmationPADT PPPoE

14 Appendix134 ARGUS 141VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol (Voice over IP)VPI Virtual Path IdentifierVTU-R VDSL Transceiver Unit - RemoteWWAN Wide Area

14 AppendixARGUS 141 135B) Negotiation errIdle releaseTime out relEcho req. errorHanging up relLoopback errorAuthent. ErrorPADO timeoutPADS timeoutErr

14 Appendix136 ARGUS 141C) Error message: Download testHttp redir.errorHttp no responseHttp serv.errorHttp encod.errorNetwork errorURL errorSocket err

14 AppendixARGUS 141 137D) HTTP status codes:Display on ARGUS:Code No.Meaning100 Client should continue its request.101 The protocol is being changed

14 Appendix138 ARGUS 141407 The request requires that the Client authenticate itself with a proxy.408 The Client did not place its request within the

14 AppendixARGUS 141 139E) General Error Messages Prot. not supp.Unknown errorNo PPP connec.Test abortedPingstart errorFault: PPP connectionUnexp. PIN

4 Operation - A Brief Guide14 ARGUS 141The ARGUS is in largest part operated with the 4 cursor keys, the confirmation key , the return key and the

14 Appendix140 ARGUS 141F) VoIP SIP status codesSIP requests:The six basic requests / methods:INVITE Invite a user to a session (call - initiates a s

14 AppendixARGUS 141 141300 Multiple Choices There is no unique destination address for the remote end. Please select one.301 Moved Permanently Calls

14 Appendix142 ARGUS 141493 Undecipherable Decryption error.500 Server Internal Error Internal error in the server.501 Not Implemented The requested m

14 AppendixARGUS 141 143G) Software LicensesThe ARGUS firmware includes code from what are known as Open Source packages, which have been published un

4 Operation - A Brief GuideARGUS 141 15Example of operation:Current assignment of the softkeys<No> The displayed access will not be used. The Ac

4 Operation - A Brief Guide16 ARGUS 141Connectors at topConnections at bottomPWRConnection for the external plug-in power supply.If the plug-in powe

4 Operation - A Brief GuideARGUS 141 17Charging the battery pack for the first timeThe compartment for the rechargeable battery pack (accumulators) is

4 Operation - A Brief Guide18 ARGUS 141Power-Down ModePage 125 in battery mode, the ARGUS will automatically power down after it has been idle for 15

4 Operation - A Brief GuideARGUS 141 19An Overview of the ARGUS Connections

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5 Menu Hierarchy20 ARGUS 1415 Menu HierarchySwitch the ARGUS on Menu AccessSelection of the physical accessThe Access Mode menu will open automat

ADSL MenuAccess mode Selection of the access modeVDSLATU-RATU-R BridgeVTU-RVTU-R Bridge MenuSingle testsxDSLIP pingTacerouteHTTP downloadVoIP pho

Menu SettingsThe ARGUS can configured as needed.The configurable parameters are organised in submenus (e.g. all the ADSL parameters ar

5 Menu HierarchyARGUS 141 23Bridge / RouterAutonegotiation onAutonegotiation off SpeedDuplexFlow ControlTest parametersIP ping IP addressNumber of pin

VoIP VoIP profile Destination 1/-10SIP settings User namePasswordRegistrar server Use registrarRegistrar serverOutbound Proxy/SBC Use ProxyOutb.Proxy/

Device Menu languageLCD brightnessDate / timeRinger volumeAlarm bellPower managementSoftware optionResetContinuationMenu - SettingsChargeAuto charge

6 Operation on an ADSL Access26 ARGUS 1416 Operation on an ADSL AccessThe ARGUS supports the following types of access (access modes): The individual

6 Operation on an ADSL AccessARGUS 141 276.1 Setting the ADSL Interface and Access ModeUse the included xDSL cable to connect the ARGUS (Line jack) to

6 Operation on an ADSL Access28 ARGUS 141The various submenus available for the selected type of access are shown in the main menu. Opens the marked

6 Operation on an ADSL AccessARGUS 141 29Starting functions with the numeric keys / key combinationsUsing the ARGUS keypad, you can start important fu

ARGUSARGUS 141 31 Introduction ...52 Safety Instructions ...

6 Operation on an ADSL Access30 ARGUS 141Displays the Line statusStarts VoIP telephonyOne after the other  and Opens the access menu One after the

6 Operation on an ADSL AccessARGUS 141 316.2 ADSL SettingsThe ARGUS stores all of the settings required to run a test on an ADSL access in profiles. U

6 Operation on an ADSL Access32 ARGUS 141Select a profile for editing. The selected profile will be marked blue in the display. Th

6 Operation on an ADSL AccessARGUS 141 33Select the ADSL mode (in this example, Annex B auto). The default setting will be m

6 Operation on an ADSL Access34 ARGUS 141Settings: Explanation:Access parametersPhys. parametersADSL: Access parameters for the ADSL connectionADSL mo

6 Operation on an ADSL AccessARGUS 141 35Encapsulation Selection of the encapsulation of the packets to be sent (LLC or VC-MUX).Default setting: LLC

6 Operation on an ADSL Access36 ARGUS 141PPP: PPP (Point- to-Point Protocol) settingsUser name Entry of the user name assigned (by the network

6 Operation on an ADSL AccessARGUS 141 37Gateway IP Gateway IP addressRange: 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255Default setting: 0.0.0.0 (see RFC 3330 regard

6 Operation on an ADSL Access38 ARGUS 141Bridge / RouterAutonegotiationSwitch on or offIf autonegotiation is enabled, a network card can independentl

6 Operation on an ADSL AccessARGUS 141 396.3 The ARGUS in the ATU-R Access Mode6.3.1 Determining the ADSL connection parameterThe ARGUS is connected d

ARGUS4 ARGUS 14112 Using the Battery Pack ...12713 Firmware Update ...

6 Operation on an ADSL Access40 ARGUS 141Setting Up an ADSL ConnectionProfile settings:When setting up the ADSL connection, the ARGUS us

6 Operation on an ADSL AccessARGUS 141 41Set up an ADSL connection.The ARGUS synchronizes with the DSLAM (the “Sync / L1” LED will flash

6 Operation on an ADSL Access42 ARGUS 141Command symbols:Display timestamp.The ARGUS shows the time when(internal clock, see page 124) th

6 Operation on an ADSL AccessARGUS 141 43Connection successfully setupOnce the connection has been setup (“Sync / L1” LED on constantly and a green LE

6 Operation on an ADSL Access44 ARGUS 141Display the connection parameters in long form for both downstream (d) and upstream (u) (see table page 46)

6 Operation on an ADSL AccessARGUS 141 45Display of the signal-to-noise ratio for each toney-axis: SNR in dBx-axis: tones (carrier frequencies)It

6 Operation on an ADSL Access46 ARGUS 141The ARGUS determines the following ADSL connection parameters:ADSL connection parametersATM The actual useabl

6 Operation on an ADSL AccessARGUS 141 47HEC Header Error ChecksumThe number of ATM cells with bad header checksums.f (far): Errors that the DSLAM

6 Operation on an ADSL Access48 ARGUS 141Clear down the ADSL connection and save the resultsARGUS – State displayClear down the ADSL connec

6 Operation on an ADSL AccessARGUS 141 49Once the results have been successfully saved in memory, the ARGUS will return to the State display.A

1 IntroductionARGUS 141 51 IntroductionThe ARGUS 141 tests VDSL2 and ADSL. This all-rounder with a color display offers support for VDSL2 (all profile

6 Operation on an ADSL Access50 ARGUS 141Displaying the saved test resultsThe ARGUS - Main menuMark the saved test results.Display t

6 Operation on an ADSL AccessARGUS 141 516.3.2 Tests in ATU-R Access modeDepending on the protocol, the following tests are supported:IP tests, see p

6 Operation on an ADSL Access52 ARGUS 1416.4 The ARGUS in the ATU-R Bridge Access ModeConnect the ARGUS to the ADSL access using the xDSL cable and to

6 Operation on an ADSL AccessARGUS 141 53The ADSL test is not yet started:Key to the LED symbolized in the display:Display:Red LED no test started

7 Operation on a VDSL Access54 ARGUS 1417 Operation on a VDSL AccessThe ARGUS supports the following types of access (access modes): The individual VD

7 Operation on a VDSL AccessARGUS 141 557.1 Setting the VDSL Interface and Access ModeUse the included xDSL cable to connect the ARGUS (Line jack) to

7 Operation on a VDSL Access56 ARGUS 141ARGUS State displayMain menuDisplay:- Access mode- Edit the preset profile (in this example, Profil 1).- S

7 Operation on a VDSL AccessARGUS 141 57Starting functions with the numeric keys / key combinationsUsing the ARGUS keypad, you can start important fun

7 Operation on a VDSL Access58 ARGUS 141Displays the Line statusStarts VoIP telephonyOne after the other  and Opens the access menu One after the

7 Operation on a VDSL AccessARGUS 141 597.2 VDSL SettingsThe ARGUS stores all of the settings required to run a test on a VDSL access in profiles. Up

1 Introduction6 ARGUS 141An overview of a few of the important ARGUS functions:Should you have any further questions, please contact us:intec Gesells

7 Operation on a VDSL Access60 ARGUS 141Select a profile for editing. The selected profile will be marked blue in the display. The

7 Operation on a VDSL AccessARGUS 141 61Use the keypad to enter the downstream and upstream bitrate. e.g. select VDSLe.g. select target va

7 Operation on a VDSL Access62 ARGUS 141Settings: Explanation:Access parametersPhys. parameters:VDSL Access parameters for the VDSL connectionRated va

7 Operation on a VDSL AccessARGUS 141 63<Edit> Open the MAC address for entry. Enter the address in hexadecimal from the keypad and the softkeys

7 Operation on a VDSL Access64 ARGUS 141Password Entry of the password assigned by the network operator:For

7 Operation on a VDSL AccessARGUS 141 65DHCP client DHCP timeout (setting of how long to wait for the IP address):Range: 1 to 9999 secondsDefault: 2

7 Operation on a VDSL Access66 ARGUS 141Test parametersThe test parameters are described in the chapters on IP and VoIP tests.Data log Data log on or

7 Operation on a VDSL AccessARGUS 141 677.3 The ARGUS in the VTU-R Access Mode7.3.1 Determining the VDSL connection parameterThe ARGUS is connected di

7 Operation on a VDSL Access68 ARGUS 141The VDSL test is not yet started!red LED in the display.Key to the LED symbolized in the display:Setting Up

7 Operation on a VDSL AccessARGUS 141 69Setting Up a VDSL ConnectionThe ARGUS synchronizes with the DSLAM (the “Sync / L1” LED will flash

2 Safety InstructionsARGUS 141 72 Safety InstructionsThe ARGUS may only be used with the included accessories. Usage of other accessories may lead to

7 Operation on a VDSL Access70 ARGUS 141Command symbols:Display timestamp.The ARGUS shows the time when (ARGUS internal clock, see page 124

7 Operation on a VDSL AccessARGUS 141 71Connection successfully setupOnce the connection has been setup (“Sync / L1” LED on constantly and a green LED

7 Operation on a VDSL Access72 ARGUS 141Display the VDSL connection parameters in brief.- d/f: downstream/far - u/n: upstream/ near Display

7 Operation on a VDSL AccessARGUS 141 73The bands for upstream and downstream change depending on the VDSL profile (green display upstream, blue disp

7 Operation on a VDSL Access74 ARGUS 141Display of the amplitude component of the transfer function (Hlog) for each toney-axis: Hlog in dBm/Hzx-

7 Operation on a VDSL AccessARGUS 141 75The ARGUS determines the following VDSL connection parameters:VDSL connection parametersActual bitrate The ac

7 Operation on a VDSL Access76 ARGUS 141CRC Cyclic Redundancy CheckThe superframe checksum sent from the opposing end does not match the one calculat

7 Operation on a VDSL AccessARGUS 141 77Clear down the VDSL connection and save the resultsARGUS – State displayClear down the VDSL connect

7 Operation on a VDSL Access78 ARGUS 141Once the results have been successfully saved in memory, the ARGUS will return to the State display.

7 Operation on a VDSL AccessARGUS 141 79Displaying the Saved Test ReportsThe ARGUS - Main menuMark the saved test results.Display t

2 Safety Instructions8 ARGUS 1412.1 Lithium Ion Battery Pack - Safety InstructionsTransportThe battery pack has been tested in accordance with the UN

7 Operation on a VDSL Access80 ARGUS 1417.3.2 Tests in VTU-R Access ModeDepending on the protocol, the following tests are supported:IP tests, see pa

7 Operation on a VDSL AccessARGUS 141 817.4 The ARGUS in the VTU-R Bridge Access ModeConnect the ARGUS to the VDSL access using the xDSL cable and to

7 Operation on a VDSL Access82 ARGUS 141The VDSL test is not yet started!Key to the LED symbolized in the display:Display:Red LED no test st

8 IP testsARGUS 141 838 IP tests8.1 IP pingIn the IP ping test, the ARGUS checks whether it is possible to setup a connection to an Internet Service P

8 IP tests84 ARGUS 141IP ping:IP address This is the address of the remote site. The ARGUS can save up to 10 IP addresses. The saved

8 IP testsARGUS 141 85Enter the name of the IP address. Entry using the numeric keypad. Use the softkey on the right to shift the keypad (the softkey

8 IP tests86 ARGUS 141Fragmentation This parameter sets the fragmentation:Default setting: onon Depending on the netwo

8 IP testsARGUS 141 87For information on protocol-dependent parameters on an xDSL access, see: Starting an IP ping (in this example on an ADSL acces

8 IP tests88 ARGUS 141If no connection has been setup (by pressing <Start> in the State display), a connection will be setup automatically at

8 IP testsARGUS 141 89InitializingSetup the protocol. The protocol will be cleared down when the connection is cleared down and will therefore no lo

2 Safety InstructionsARGUS 141 915 The battery pack may not be used in combination with primary (non-rechargeable) batteries, nor may it be charged or

8 IP tests90 ARGUS 141BRAS information:The ARGUS displays (for the PPPoE protocol only) the BRAS (Broadband Remote Access Server) information:

8 IP testsARGUS 141 91PPP information:The ARGUS will display the number of PPP packets and bytes received (Rx) and sent (Tx).WAN Ethernet:The ARG

8 IP tests92 ARGUS 141Close the results display.<Log>PC>:The ARGUS will send the trace file to the connected PC, which must be running

8 IP testsARGUS 141 938.2 TracerouteIn an IP Traceroute test, the ARGUS sends test packets and then displays a list of all of the network nodes (hops)

8 IP tests94 ARGUS 141For information on protocol-dependent parameters, see page 87.Traceroute:IP address This can be entered as an

8 IP testsARGUS 141 95Start an IP Traceroute (example on an ADSL access in access mode ATU-R)Setup the xDSL connection.The profile shown on the d

8 IP tests96 ARGUS 141 Depending on the protocol and access: The ARGUS will display the user name saved in the profile for the PPP connection. The us

8 IP testsARGUS 141 97The IP Traceroute will start automatically.During the IP Traceroute, the display shows: Display after the Traceroute has been

8 IP tests98 ARGUS 1418.3 HTTP DownloadIn the HTTP download test, the ARGUS will attempt to download data from a web site or file. The ARGUS will disp

8 IP testsARGUS 141 99Ten user-defined server profiles are available.Edit the marked server profile.Server profile: A total