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auroraSonata

Hand Held ISDN Tester

User Guide

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Sonata

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Contents

Welcome to auroraSonata ..................................................... 1-2

Section 1 - About the User Guide............................... 1-2

Intended readers .................................................... 1-3

auroraExpert for Windows .......................................... 1-6

Section 2 - Introducing auroraSonata ............................. 1-7

How you can use your auroraSonata .......................... 1-7

Supplied with auroraSonata ......................................... 1-8

How auroraSonata fits together .................................. 1-8

Safety advice ........................................................... 1-9

Looking after auroraSonata .......................................... 1-9

A look at auroraSonata ................................................ 1-10

Getting Started ......................................... 2-2

Chapter summary ................................................... 2-2

Section 1 - Preparing To Use auroraSonata ..................... 2-3

Connecting auroraSonata ........................................... 2-3

Switching auroraSonata on and off .............................. 2-7

Changing the appearance of the screen .................. 2-8

Choosing hand-held or hands-free operation ........... 2-9

Section 2 - Using the menus and windows ............... 2-12

The top level menu ................................................. 2-12

Moving through the items in a menu ...................... 2-13

Selecting a menu item ............................................. 2-14

Using the function keys ........................................... 2-14

Exiting from a menu or option window ................... 2-15

Switching between windows .................................. 2-15

Section 3 - Basic Operations ....................................... 2-16

Getting on-screen Help ........................................... 2-16

Adjusting the volume .............................................. 2-17

Selecting an interface .............................................. 2-18

Choosing the operating mode ................................ 2-19

Entering alphanumeric information .......................... 2-19

First Steps in Testing ................................. 3-2

Section 1 - Setting Up auroraSonata ............................... 3-3

To begin setting up auroraSonata ................................ 3-3

Setting up auroraSonata for ISDN operation................. 3-4

Changing the basic operation ................................. 3-28

Configuring the serial port/protocol output ............. 3-32

Checking the current setup of auroraSonata ................ 3-37

Selecting the default settings ................................... 3-38

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Section 2 - Connecting a Basic Call ............................ 3-43

The purpose of connecting calls .............................. 3-43

Before you start ...................................................... 3-44

Making an outgoing call—summary ........................ 3-46

Making an outgoing call—details ............................. 3-47

Receiving an incoming call ....................................... 3-53

When a call is connected ........................................ 3-56

Clearing an ISDN call ............................................... 3-61

If calls are not possible ............................................ 3-63

Testing in Simulation Mode ....................... 4-2

Connecting to the ISDN .......................................... 4-3

Section 1 - Introduction.............................................. 4-4

Simulation on a Basic Rate link ................................. 4-4

Simulation on a Primary Rate link .............................. 4-7

Using an external source for the network clock ........ 4-8

Testing ISDN links .................................................... 4-8

Introducing the ISDN Test Suite ............................... 4-9

Section 2 - Physical & Line Quality Checks ................. 4-15

Checking the line voltage ....................................... 4-15

Checking Layer 1 .................................................... 4-16

Checking the status of Layers 2 and 3 ...................... 4-21

Checking the protocol activity ................................. 4-22

Detecting NEBE/FEBE (2B1Q) .................................. 4-22

Bit Error Rate Testing (BERT) ..................................... 4-23

BERT on the D channel .......................................... 4-36

Section 3 - Channel Testing ....................................... 4-38

Checking channels from the Test Suite ..................... 4-38

Section 4 - Testing Service Availability ......................... 4-44

Bearer services and teleservices ............................... 4-44

Testing services from the ISDN Test Suite .................. 4-46

Checking TEI availability for X.25 .............................. 4-51

Section 5 - Supplementary Services ............................ 4-54

Services supported by auroraSonata ............................ 4-54

Call Forwarding ...................................................... 4-55

Call Deflection ......................................................... 4-58

Testing services during call setup ............................. 4-59

Testing services with a connected call ...................... 4-68

Testing MCID during disconnection ......................... 4-75

Advice of Charge .................................................... 4-76

ISDN sub-addressing ............................................... 4-78

Testing services from the ISDN Test Suite .................. 4-79

Testing services using the Keypad ............................ 4-82

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Contents

Monitoring the Line .................................. 5-2

Connecting auroraSonata ........................................... 5-2

Setting up auroraSonata for monitoring ....................... 5-3

Choosing the monitor output destination ................ 5-5

Setting the Idle Code ............................................... 5-6

Setting up a monitor session ................................... 5-7

During protocol monitoring .................................... 5-11

Ending a monitor session ........................................ 5-11

Changing settings while in Monitor mode ................ 5-12

Reviewing a stored monitor session ......................... 5-13

Advanced Features & System Maintenance 6-2

Section 1 - Advanced Testing Features ....................... 6-2

Speed dialling .......................................................... 6-3

Call screening ......................................................... 6-6

Creating a custom one-button test .......................... 6-11

Using self calls ......................................................... 6-12

Section 2 - Testing in Unattended Mode .................... 6-14

Beginning unattended operation ............................ 6-15

Enabling/disabling automatic call back ..................... 6-15

Understanding the channel activity display .............. 6-16

Displaying call information for a channel .................. 6-16

Clearing a connection ............................................. 6-16

Going back to normal operation ............................. 6-16

Section 3 - System Maintenance ................................ 6-17

Installing new software ........................................... 6-17

Copying system settings between units ................... 6-19

Capturing & Analysing Protocol Information 7-2

About the protocol decode ..................................... 7-2

Section 1 - Decoding in Real Time ............................. 7-3

Viewing the simple real-time decode ........................ 7-3

Sending the decode to the serial port ...................... 7-6

Section 2 - Capturing To Memory ............................... 7-7

Capturing the decode for a test call ......................... 7-7

Saving the decode for a monitor session .................. 7-12

Saving the contents of the real time buffer ............... 7-12

Section 3 - Analysing the Decode Display .................. 7-14

The simple decode .................................................. 7-14

Extended Decode ................................................... 7-15

The detailed decode ............................................... 7-19

Power Sources ........................................... 8-2

Using external (mains) power .................................. 8-2

Using battery power ............................................... 8-3

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Technical & Purchasing Notes .................... 9-2

Section 1 - Technical Information ............................... 9-2

auroraSonata specifications ......................................... 9-2

Interface specifications ............................................ 9-5

Regulations and approvals ...................................... 9-7

BERT ....................................................................... 9-8

Product safety ........................................................ 9-8

Quality and reliability ............................................... 9-8

Section 2 - Notes for Purchasers ................................. 9-9

Customising your auroraSonata .................................. 9-9

Optional accessories ............................................... 9-11

auroraExpert for Windows (Protocol analysis) .............. 9-11

auroraSonata Menus ..................................... A1

Disconnection & Clearing Cause Codes ...... A2

Introduction to ISDN ................................. A3

Glossary & Abbreviations ........................... A4

Index

Help Desk Numbers

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Welcome to auroraSonata - Section 1

Chapter 1

Welcome to auroraSonata

Contents

Section 1—About the User Guide ............. 1-2

Section 2—Introducing auroraSonata ............ 1-7

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Welcome to auroraSonata

Welcome to aurora

Sonata

, a hand held tester which allows you to

install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain equipment and

lines on the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN).

Tip

If you are a new user, read through Chapters 1 and 2 of this

Guide for the basic information you need to get started. When

you are more familiar with aurora

Sonata

, you can use the index

to find specific information in the Guide.

If you buy more options or accessories for your aurora

Sonata

, you

may want to put Chapters 1 and 2 and Appendices 3 and 4 in

a separate binder. You can obtain a new binder free of charge

from Agilent Technologies.

About the User

Guide

This User Guide will help you learn to use aurora

Sonata

, and can

be used for reference when you are more experienced. Useful

features include:

• chapter summaries and a comprehensive index

• technical and safety notes

• an introduction to the ISDN

• a glossary of technical terms and abbreviations

Note

The text and illustrations in this Guide describe a typical

aurora

Sonata

. They may not always match your specific

configuration and may include features or protocols that you

did not purchase.

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