MTT ACM-Lite

SA-947 Users Manual

SUNRISE TELECOM

www.sunrisetelecom.com

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Users Manual SA947

MAN-22488-001 Rev. B00

302 Enzo Drive San Jose, CA 95138 Tel: 1-408-363-8000 Fax: 1-408-363-8313

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Warning Using the supplied equipment in a manner not specied by Sunrise Telecom may impair the protection provided by the equipment.

Warning
This is a Class 1 LASER product. Avoid looking directly at the Transmitter source. For added safety, turn off the laser when not in use.

End of Life Recycling and Disposal Information DO NOT dispose of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) as unsorted municipal waste. For proper disposal return the product to Sunrise Telecom. Please contact our local ofces or service centers for information on how to arrange the return and recycling of any of our products.

EC Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive aims to minimize the impact of the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment on the environment. It encourages and sets criteria for the collection, treatment, recycling, recovery, and disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

2009 Sunrise Telecom Incorporated. All rights reserved. Disclaimer: Contents subject to change without notice and are not guaranteed for accuracy.

MTT ACM-Lite Users Manual Table of Contents

1 Initial Setup................................................................................................................................ 7 2 Product Description.................................................................................................................. 9 2.1 Keypad Functions................................................................................................................... 12 2.1.1 Primary Functions............................................................................................................... 12 2.1.2 Shift Functions. .................................................................................................................... 16 2.2 LEDs. ...................................................................................................................................... 17 2.3 Connector Panels................................................................................................................... 20 2.3.1 Right Side Panel.................................................................................................................. 20 2.3.2 Left Side Panel.................................................................................................................... 20 2.3.3 Top Panel............................................................................................................................. 21 2.4 Battery Care and Storage. ...................................................................................................... 23 2.4.1 Replacing the Battery.......................................................................................................... 25 3 TDR Menu & Applications....................................................................................................... 27 3.1 TDR Setup Screen................................................................................................................. 27 3.2 Performing a TDR Measurement............................................................................................ 29 3.3 Using the AUTO Search Function.......................................................................................... 33 3.3.1 Finding Multiple Faults. ........................................................................................................ 33 3.3.2 Sample Trouble Indications on the TDR.............................................................................. 37 3.3.3 Reclling a Stored TDR Trace............................................................................................... 39 4 DMM Menu and Applications. ................................................................................................. 41 4.1 Measuring Capacitance. ......................................................................................................... 42 4.2 Measuring Resistance............................................................................................................ 43 4.3 Measuring AC Voltage............................................................................................................ 45 4.4 Measuring DC Voltage. ........................................................................................................... 46 4.5 Measuring Current. ................................................................................................................. 47 4.6 Recalling a Stored DMM Reading.......................................................................................... 48 4.7 DMM Application.................................................................................................................... 49 5 File............................................................................................................................................ 51 5.1 Saving a Test.......................................................................................................................... 52 5.2 Viewing a Stored Test............................................................................................................. 53 5.3 Printing a Stored Test............................................................................................................. 53 5.4 Deleting a Stored Test............................................................................................................ 53 5.5 Locking & Unlocking a Stored Test......................................................................................... 53 5.6 Renaming a Stored Test......................................................................................................... 54 5.7 Transferring Results to a PC................................................................................................... 54 5.7.2 Printing to a PC................................................................................................................... 54 6 System. ..................................................................................................................................... 55 6.1 System Conifguration............................................................................................................. 55 6.2 System Tools.......................................................................................................................... 57 6.2.1 NV RAM Erase.................................................................................................................... 57 6.2.2 Factory Defaults.................................................................................................................. 57 6.2.3 Version Information.............................................................................................................. 57 6.2.3.1 Version/Option.................................................................................................................. 57 6.2.3.2 Module Option.................................................................................................................. 58 6.2.3.3 Version List....................................................................................................................... 58 6.2.4 System Calibration.............................................................................................................. 59 6.2.4.1 Low Capacitance Calibration............................................................................................ 59
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6.2.4.2 High Ohm Calibration....................................................................................................... 59 6.2.5 Serial Port Applications....................................................................................................... 60 6.2.5.1 Serial Port Conguration.................................................................................................. 60 7 Reference................................................................................................................................. 63 7.1 Customer Service................................................................................................................... 63 7.2 Express Limited Warranty. ...................................................................................................... 65 Index.............................................................................................................................................. 67

ACM-Lite 1 Initial Setup

To unpack and test your new test set: 1. Remove the packing list, test set, and accessories from the shipping container. 2. Inspect all parts and immediately report any damage to the carrier and to Sunrise Telecom. 3. Verify that all parts specied on the packing list were received. 4. Complete the Warranty Registration Card and return it immediately to Sunrise Telecom. Note: Sunrise Telecom must receive your Warranty Registration Card in order to provide you with updated software releases. 5. Ensure that the software cartridge is fully seated in its slot. When properly installed, the top of the cartridge is pushed ush with the top of the ejector button. The test set has two slots as shown in Figure 8: The inside card contains the software needed to operate the test set. This card may be upgraded in the eld to provide you with new software options or releases. The outside slot can be used for extra memory storage. 6. Plug the AC Battery Charger into an AC wall outlet and connect it to the test set. The charger plugs in at the top of the test set, where it is labelled 15 VDC. The test set uses a NiMH battery. Use only the SS138D adapter supplied with the test set. The SS138D AC adapter should be used for charging the test set batteries only. For optimum performance, the test set should be operated on batteries only. Charge the test set overnight before its first use. 7. Turn the test set on by pushing POWER. Verify that it passes the self test. If the test set does not turn on immediately, you may need to charge it for 5 minutes before operating. 8. Upon powering up, the screen should show several download and calibrate messages, all should say PASS. The nal message should read Downloading (type of module) Module PASS. After this, the logo screen appears. 9. To set the clock: A. Press MENU and select SYSTEM > SYSTEM CONFIGURATION. B. At DATE, use INC (F1) and DEC (F2) to set the month, date, and year. Use the right/left arrow keys to move the cursor. When done, select time by pressing the down arrow key. C. D. At TIME, use INC (F1) and DEC (F2) to set the hour, minutes, and seconds. When done, press SET (F3) to save your entries.

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2 Product Description
You will soon nd your MTT ACM Lite chassis an indispensable tool for troubleshooting and qualifying access network services. Figure 1, shows MTT ACM Lite testing from the Central Ofce, Cross-Box (or BBox), and NID (Network Interface Device).

Figure 1 DSL Span

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Physical Layer Testing Time Domain Reectometer (TDR) Locate cable faults
Determine distance to: open, short, load coil, and bridge tap

Capacitance Meter Estimate loop length

Determine capacitive line balance

Resistance Meter Verify isolation resistance

Detect the presence of shorts

DC Volt Meter Verify proper POTS line power

Verify proper line powering for xTU-R (if necessary)

AC Volt Meter Detect presence of AC induced voltage T/G, R/G, T/R, from adjacent power lines DC Current Meter Verify POTS current
Listen to audible confirmation of connectivity. Useful when running dual ended tests.

Other Testing Plug-in modules allow you to assemble the test set you need for testing digital subscriber lines or other technologies. The modular platform extends the life of your test equipment investment. You simply add a new module whenever the requirement for a new technology arises. For information on the available modules, contact your sales distributor or visit our website:
http://www.sunrisetelecom.com/ The rest of this chapter describes the physical features of the MTT ACM Lite: the LEDs, keypad functions, and connector panels. The front view of the SSMTT ACM Lite is shown in Figure 2.

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Figure 2 SSMTT ACM Lite Front View 11

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The test set keypad is shown in Figure 3

Figure 3 Keypad The keys have two distinct meanings: The white label above the key indicates what function will be performed if the key is pressed by itself (i.e. MODULE or HISTORY). The orange label below the key shows what function will be performed if the SHIFT function is activated (i.e. numbers or letters).

2.1.1 Primary Functions

F1-F4: Select choices F1 through F4 at the bottom of the LCD display. If more than four F-key options are available, a more indicator will appear in the F4 position. Pressing the F4 key will display the other available F-keys. MODULE: Bring up the main menu of the module installed in the unit. Use this key to access all module functions. MENU: Brings up the main menu. Use this key to access all functions. Figure 4shows the main menu screen.

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F1

F2

F3

F4

Figure 4 Main Menu Screen Icons represent the main functions of the test set. To access a function, use the keypad arrow keys to move the cursor to the icon representing the function you want, then press the ENTER key. Note: The following convention is used throughout this manual: i.e. SYSTEM > SYSTEM CNFG, means use the keypad arrow keys to move the cursor to the SYSTEM icon, then press the keypad ENTER key, then move the cursor to the SYSTEM CNFG line, and press the keypad ENTER key. The following is a list of functions available under each icon, this is followed by the main menu tree shown in Figure 5.

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Manage and print stored files.

System Configuration System Tools Serilal Port Applications

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TDR Sec. 3

DMM Sec. 4

System Sec. 6
SYSTEM CONFIG 6.1 SYSTEM TOOLS 6.2 SERIAL PORT APPS. 6.3

FILE Sec. 5

Figure 5 Main Menu Tree STATUS: Applicable only to certain modules. Refer to the module manual for specic details. VOLUME: Adjust the speakers volume for talk/listen applications, like ISDN or VF TIMS testing. AUTO: Applicable only to certain modules. Refer to the module manual for specic details. LIGHT: Manually turn on/off the LCD screen backlight. You may also set a timer to turn off the backlight. To program the timer for the backlight: 1. Press MENU. 2. Select SYSTEM > SYSTEM CONFIG and select the BACK LIGHT line. 3 Select the desired on time by using +5 MIN (F1) & -5 MIN (F2). 4. Press ESC until you reach the main menu screen HISTORY: Clears any ashing LEDs. LEDs ash to indicate an error or alarm condition occurred, but is no longer present. ERR INJ: The Error Inject key injects errors on the transmit signal. It is applicable only to certain module functions.

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CONTRAST: This key adjusts the contrast of the LCD display. Continue to press this key until you have achieved the desirable contrast level. ESC: The Escape key moves you back toward the main menu. Each key press brings you a single step backward. ENTER: This key accesses the highlighted menu item. , , , Cursor keys move the cursor in the indicated direction.

2.1.2 Shift Functions

The SHIFT key activates the functions specied by the orange labels. The SHIFT key should always be pressed rst, then released before the orange-label key is pressed. When pressed a Shift indicator is displayed at the top of the screen. Press the key again to remove the indicator, allowing access to the primary white-label functions. The orange shift keys have the following functions: 0-9: Enter numbers during testing. Examples are entering IP addresses during PING testing or entering user test patterns. A-F: Enter hexadecimal values. PRINT: This key is currently not supported.

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2.2 LEDs
The LEDs provide valuable information on: The test sets current test mode. The status of the received signal. When the test set detects an alarm, the ALARM LED lights red. The status of modem synchronization. In DSL testing, a solid green LED for XTU-R (for ATU-R testing) indicates the test set has achieved synchronization with the DSLAM. Figure 6 shows the MTT ACM-Lite LED panel.

Figure 6 MTT ACM Lite LED Panel

MODULE Green: The test set is in the module mode.

Red: There is an error in recognizing the module.

xTU-C: This LED is active when the test set is emulating an xTU-C. Green: The test set has synced with the xTU-R.
Red: The test set has not connected with the xTU-R. Blinking Red: The test set is attempting to open the link with the xTU-R.

xTU-R: This LED is active when the test set is emulating an xTU-R. Green: The test set has synced with the xTU-C.
Red: The test set has not connected with the xTU-C. Blinking Red: The test set is attempting to open the link with the xTU-C.

POWER Green: The test set is powered on. DMM Green: The test set is in Digital Multi Meter mode. TDR Green: The test set is in Time Domain Reflectometer mode.

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BATTERY: Get battery status. Green: The SS138D AC Adapter/Charger is connected and that the test set is charging.
Red: This indicates a low battery. You should connect the test set to the charger as soon as possible. SIGNAL: This key is applicable only to certain modules. Refer to the module manual for specic details.

LP 1 SYNC: This LED is active during test modes with 2 loops. For example, in HDSL T1/E1 testing it displays the status of HDSL loop 1. Green: Indicates loop 1 (i.e. HDSL Loop 1) is in sync.
Red: Indicates loop 1 is not in sync.

LP 2 SYNC: This LED is active during test modes with 2 loops. For example, in HDSL T1/E1 testing it displays the status of HDSL loop 2. Green: Indicates loop 2 (i.e. HDSL Loop 2) is in sync.
Red: Loop 2 is not in sync.

FRAME: This LED is active when the test set is in a framed test mode (i.e. T1/E1 testing). Green: The test set has achieved frame sync and the framing found on the received signal matches the framing set in Test Conguration.
Red: The configured framing type is not found on the received signal. This could indicate either a loss of framing on the received signal or a framing mismatch.

AIS Red: Indicates an AIS (Alarm Indication Signal) has been detected.
Blinking Red: The test set previously detected an AIS, but it is no longer present. Press HISTORY to clear the ashing LED.

ALARM The Alarm LED has functions specic to the module in use. ERRORS Red: The test set is currently detecting an error.
Blinking Red: The test set previously detected an error, but that error is no longer present. Press HISTORY to clear.

BPV/CODE Red: Indicates that the test set is currently detecting a Bipolar Violation (BPV) or Code error.
Blinking Red: Indicates that the test set previously detected a BPV or code error, but that error condition is no longer present. Press HISTORY to clear.

PAT SYNC: This LED is active whenever the test set is performing a BERT test with a known test pattern. For example, it is active in HDSL, IDSL, Datacom/DDS, or T1/E1 testing. Green: The test set has achieved pattern synchronization.
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HOLD Green: The HOLD key has been pressed. This freezes the screen display . This LED is active only in TDR mode. RESPOND Green: The test set is in responder mode. This is applicable only to Line testing. BIT ERR This LED is active whenever the test set is performing a BERT test with a known test pattern. For example, it is active in HDSL, IDSL, Datacom/DDS, or T1 testing.
Red: The test set is currently detecting bit errors. Blinking Red: The test set previously detected bit errors, but they are no longer present. Press HISTORY to clear.

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The test set has two side panels and one top panel. The left side contains a slot to insert plug-in modules. The right side contains two connectors for physical layer testing. The top panel of the test set has a serial port and DC power adapter jack.

2.3.1 Right Side Panel

The test sets right side can have two RJ-45 connectors, for PAIR 1 MAIN and PAIR 2 AUXILIARY. DMM and TDR use the PAIR 1 MAIN port only. Currently the PAIR 2 AUXILIARY port is used for NEXT/FEXT testing (software option). Make sure to use the correct connector for your test. Refer to Figure 7.

Figure 7 Right Side Panel

2.3.2 Left Side Panel

The left side of the test set contains a module slot to insert plug-in modules. Upon ordering the MTT with module, the module will already be inserted upon delivery. To change modules, use the following procedure:

CAUTION! Changing modules with the power on will damage the module and or the test set. Always verify that the test set is off before changing modules.
1. Verify that the test set is off and loosen the two thumb screws on either side of the module. 2. Gently pull the module out from the slot. Place it in its hard case or protective wrapper. 3. Insert the other module. Make sure it is rmly seated in the slot. 4. Screw in the two thumb screws. Make sure these are secure. 5. Turn on the test set. The screen should show that the test set is downloading the new module and should read PASS. 7. Perform an NV RAM ERASE. Refer to Section 6.2.1, for the procedure.

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2.3.3 Top Panel

The top panel is shown in Figure 8. Note that the panel is shown with the protector covers removed.

Figure 8 MTT ACM Lite Top Panel

15 VDC Cautions!
Do not use a charger other than the SS138D charger provided with your test set. Use of other chargers may cause damage to the test set and will void your warranty. Whenever possible, do not use the SS138D charger during normal operation. For optimum results, we recommend fully charging the test set, then performing your tests on battery power alone. Plug the AC Adapter/Charger into this 15 VDC port. Sunrise Telecom provides the SS138D Adapter/Charger; its output is 15 VDC, input 100-240 VAC. The test set may be operated while charging, but optimum performance will be with battery operation.

Serial Port The 8-DIN Serial Port should be used for printing results. Sunrise Telecom provides two different cables for connecting to a printer: DIN-8 to DB-25 (SS115) and DIN-8 to DB-9 (SS115D). Refer to Section 6.2.1, for details on the printer cables and connections.

Caution! Do not remove or insert the software card while the test set is on, as the cartridge can be damaged.
Software Card The test sets software can be upgraded via the MMC card. The software card is inserted into the inner card slot of the test set using a PCMCIA to MMC adapter. Use The following procedure:

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To Replace the MMC Card 1. Turn off the test set and unplug any cables. MMC 2. Flip down the hinged cover on the back of the Card test set.
Note: Do not remove the adapter. 3. Remove the MMC card. 4. Insert the new MMC software card as shown in the illustration to the right. 5. Flip up the hinged protective top cover. 6. Power up the test set and conrm proper operation.

Figure 9 Card Installation

After Installing New Software 1. The test set may need to update its screen drivers; if so, the process typically takes 5 minutes.
Do not turn the test set off during this process. If problems occur, contact Customer Service at 1-800-701-5208.

2. Perform an NV RAM ERASE. See Section 6.2.1.

Handling Precautions
Keep the card dry at all times. Do not bend or subject the card to strong shocks. Do not directly touch any electrical connectors on the card.

MMC Files There are four test set/PC readable folders on the MMC Card: SOFTWARE: Contains a files for each module and chassis.
SYSTEM: Contains encrypted test set system files. PROFILE: Contains configuration settings known as profiles. RESULTS: Contains stored results.

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2.4 Battery Care and Storage

It is important to observe these basic battery care procedures in order to avoid possible damage to the battery and to maintain its performance.

Warnings

Failure to observe the following procedures and precautions can result in electrolyte leaks, heat generation, bursting, re, and serious personal injury. Battery electrolyte is a strong colorless alkaline solution, which is extremely corrosive and will burn skin. - If skin comes in contact with the electrolyte from the battery, thoroughly wash the area immediately with clean water. - If clothing comes in contact with the electrolyte from the battery, discard the clothing. - If any uid from the battery comes in contact with eyes, immediately ush thoroughly with clean water and immediately consult a doctor. The electrolyte can cause permanent loss of eyesight. Keep the battery out of reach of children.

Cautions
Never dispose the battery in a fire. Never heat the battery. Never strike or drop the battery. Do not apply water, or other oxidizing agents to the battery. This will cause corrosion and heat generation. If the battery becomes rusted, the gas release vent may no longer operate and cause the battery to burst. Do not charge the battery using an AC adapter or charger not specified by Sunrise Telecom. Charge the battery only with the Sunrise Telecom charger/AC adapter that came with your test set. - If the battery is not fully charged after the battery chargers predetermined charging period has elapsed, stop the charging process. Prolonged charging may cause leakage of battery uid, heat generation, and or bursting. - Charge the battery within a temperature range of 0C (+32F) to +40C (+104F). Do not use the battery if it leaks fluid or changes shape; otherwise it may cause heat generation, bursting, and re. Do not short circuit the battery by connecting the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals together with electrically conductive materials, such as lead wires, etc. Do not connect the battery directly to a power source or the cigarette lighter socket in a car. Use a specied cigarette lighter charger from Sunrise Telecom.

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Never disassemble the battery. Doing so may cause an internal or external short circuit, or result in exposed material of battery reacting chemically with the air. It may also cause heat generation, bursting, and or re. Never modify or reconstruct the battery pack. Protective devices are built into the battery pack. If damaged, excessive current ow may cause loss of control during charging or discharging of the battery, which can result in leakage of battery uid, heat generation, bursting, and or re. The gas release vent, which releases internal gas is located in the positive (+) terminal of the battery. For this reason, never deform, cover, or obstruct this vent. When the battery operating time becomes much shorter than its initial operating time even after recharged, the battery has reached its end of life and should be replaced with a new one.

Extended Battery Storage Fully charge the battery before storing.

Remove the battery from the test set. Follow the procedure in Section10. Do not store battery in high temperatures, such as direct sunlight, in cars during hot weather, or near any other heat source. This will impair the performance and shorten the operating life of the battery, and may cause battery leakage. - For maximum battery life, store the battery between -20C (-4F) and +30C (+86F). During storage the battery will need to be regularly recharged. The interval ranges from approximately 30 to 90 days at temperatures between -20C (-4F) and +30C (+86F). In general the higher the storage temperature the shorter the recharge cycle. - To recharge, install the battery into the test set and use the supplied Sunrise battery charger to recharge the battery. - Charge the battery within a temperature range of 0C (+32F) to +40C (+104F). After long-term storage, there is a possibility that the battery will not fully recharge. To fully charge it, charge and discharge the battery for a few times. Use the test set to discharge the battery.

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2.4.1 Replacing the Battery

The MTT is designed with a eld-replaceable 9-cell NiMH battery. You may order a battery replacement (SS140) from Sunrise Telecom customer service (1-800-7015208 or 1-408-363-8000). Follow these steps to replace the battery: 1. Swing the test set support stand out of the way. 2. Remove the cover retainer screw and push down on the battery cover on the back panel, in the direction indicated by the arrow, to remove the cover, refer to Figure 10. 3. Unclip the battery, as indicated on Figure 10. 4. Pull the old SS140 NiMH battery off its Velcro backing, and out of the test set. 5. Install the new battery using the reverse of this procedure.

Figure 10 Replacing the Battery Pack Note: Please recycle the old battery

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3 TDR Menu & Applications

A Time Domain Reectometer (TDR) operates by sending a pulse of energy down the cable. It then measures any reections that return to the MTT. These reections are caused by faults that cause impedance changes in the cable. For example, a load coil looks like a large increase in impedance (the high frequency pulses cannot pass through) and can easily be detected by a TDR. Any major change in the twisted pairs plastic insulation or the cable lls material (like water in the cable) causes a reection. A TDR plays an integral role in testing DSL circuits. It can: Locate bridge taps, indicating the presence of a bridge tap, the exact location, and the length of the lateral. Locate load coils, showing the presence and exact location of load coils. Detect any other circuit faults like an open or shorted cable.

3.1 TDR Setup Screen

Select the TDR icon to enter the TDR Setup screen

Figure 11 TDR Setup Screen

UNITS Options: English or Metric

Display only. To change this setting: 1. Press MENU and select SYSTEM > SYSTEM CONFIG. 2. Select UNIT, and then select ENGLISH (F1) or METRIC (F2). 3. Press ESC until the main menu is reached.

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TYPE: Specify the cable insulation type, which is a factor in determining VP. Options: PE AIR (F1), GEL (F2), PVC (more, F1), PAPER (more, F2)
PE AIR: Polyethylene/air lled, insulated cable GEL: Polyethylene/jelly lled, insulated cable PVC: Polyvinyl insulated cable PAPER: Paper/pulp insulated cable

GAUGE: Specify the wire gauge. Options: Eng: F1= 24/19/28, F2= 26/22/20
Metric: F1= .4/.6/.3, F2= .5/.9/.8 The wire gauge is a factor in determining VP. An incorrect setting may result in less accuracy. If you are testing a cable span with mixed gauge values, select the highest gauge value. Use the more (F4) key to see the available setting. The UNITS setting determines if the gauge is expressed in AWG (English) or mm (Metric). In North America, thickness is expressed in AWG (American Wire Gauge). A value of 24 AWG refers to wire that is 1/24 inch diameter. Outside North America, thickness is expressed in millimeters. I.e., 0.4 mm is comparable to 26 AWG; 0.5mm is comparable to 24 AWG.

VP: Set the Velocity of Propagation Options: from .40 to .99

Use the (F1) and (F2) keys to change the Velocity of Propagation. The more (F4) key sets the increment/decrement factor at +/- .01 or +/-.1 This setting is important for accurate results; if you are unfamiliar with Vp settings, please read the following.

Velocity of Propagation Propagation Velocity (Vp) indicates the speed that the signal travels down the cable. It is a ratio of the speed in cable to the speed of light; a value of .65 means the signal travels down that cable at 65% the speed of light.
Using an accurate Vp is crucial for TDR measurements. This calibrates the MTT for the particular cable type. Find the Vp in the Cables specication sheet or from the manufacturer. If you cannot nd it, take a representative cable of a known length and measure it with the MTTs TDR. Change the VP setting until the test set provides an accurate distance reading.

AVG: Determine the number of times the MTT Lite sends the pulse. Options: 1-5 If this value is set for greater than one, the tester displays an average of all attempts. The recommended setting for AVG is 1. Use the +1 (F1) and -1 (F2) keys to set the value.
Press START (F3) to begin the TDR Measurement.

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3.2 Performing a TDR Measurement

Follow this step-by-step procedure for making an TDR measurement with the MTT: 1. Press MENU and select TDR. Note that the TDR LED lights green. 2. Congure as follows. Refer to Section 3.1 for more information on each of the settings: UNITS: ENGLISH or METRIC, as required. GAUGE: as specied by circuit cable. VP: as specied by circuit cable. If you dont know the specic VP, keep the default setting. AVG: 1

3. Connect to the cable pair. A common method for connecting is to use an alligator clip cable. Plug the circular locking connector cable into the jack on the right side of the test set (labeled PAIR 1 MAIN PORT). Use the alligator clips to clip directly to the cable pair. Refer to Figure 12.

Figure 12 Connecting to the Cable Pair 4. Press START (F3) when you have completed your settings and have connected to the pair. 5. The waveform is now shown on the screen.

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Figure 13 Fault Found 6. Use the left/right keypad arrow keys to move the cursor to the reections displayed on the screen. The yellow region (gray in Figure 13) pertains to the original pulse trace. The white region pertains to the detection region for refections. In general you should focus on the white region for detecting faults. The DISTANCE reading at the top shows the location of the cursor. By placing the cursor at the beginning of the reection, you have identied the fault location. If you need to adjust the display vertically, press +OFFSET (more, F1) or -OFFSET (more, F2).

Adjusting the Zoom You can use ZOOM_IN (F1) and ZOOM_OT (F2) to scan the entire cable span for faults or focus on a particular fault or cable segment. ZOOM_OT shows more of the cable span, while ZOOM_IN focuses on shorter portions. Note the H (horizontal) value at bottom right displays the Zoom factor. It can range from 1-320 (1 being the closest range and 320 being the farthest out). Zooming out to the maximum value (H= 320) enables you to view the entire span length so you may better locate cable faults. Zooming in allows you to interpret potential faults.
Upon entering the TDR screen, press ZOOM_OT (F2) until you have zoomed out all the way (H=320) to see the entire cable span.

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Figure 14 Result Zoomed Out Figure 14 shows a bridge tap with the zoom out (H=128). This screen shows the whole cable span: from 10 to 12,436 feet. You can start to make out a bridge tap in the far left of the screen. Use the keypad right arrow key to move the cursor near the fault; the DISTANCE reading shows it at 701.5 feet. Press ZOOM_IN (F1) to zoom in on the fault. Since the test set zooms in on the cursors location, move the cursor to the fault-then press ZOOM_IN. Figure 15 shows the test set at H=64; the bridge tap is now more visible. The screen shows from 10-6,24 feet.

Figure 15 Zooming In

TDR F-keys There are several F-keys in the TDR screen. Press more (F4) to scroll through the various keys.
ZOOM_IN (F1) and ZOOM_OT (F2): Adjust the scale of the screen. ZOOM_OT shows more of the cable span, while ZOOM_IN focuses on shorter portions. The H (horizontal) value at bottom right displays the Zoom factor.

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SEARCH (F3): Searches for the rst fault on the cable pair. +OFFSET (F1), -OFFSET (F2): Controls the vertical position of the pulse on the screen. +OFFSET moves the pulse up; -OFFSET moves the pulse down. The offset value is shown as O at the bottom of the screen. ALIGN (F3): Shift the cursor position (solid line) to the left of the screen. The screen now displays to the right of the cursor. PG_LFT (F1), PG_RGT (F2): Shift the page display 1/2 page to the left, or right. CURSOR/MARKER (F1): Determine the left and right arrow key control. Press CURSOR to move the cursor, solid line, with the left and right arrow keys. Press MARKER to move the marker, dotted line.

Arrow Keys The left and right arrow keys are used to move the position of the Cursor or Marker.
The up and down arrow keys are used to adjust the Gain (pulse strength). Increasing the Gain (up arrow) increases the strength of the reection.

Lower Display Features Below the reection, there are several display items.

Figure 16 Auto Search Lower Screen Items [1500]: Shows the distance at the left-most start of the screen. [8715]: Shows the distance at the right-most end of the screen. MARKER: Shows the distance between the Marker and the Cursor. When the cursor is at the beginning of a bridge tap and the marker is at the open end, this value shows the length of your bridge tap. O: Shows the Offset value. Offset represents the vertical position of the pulse on the screen. This can range from +112 (high on screen) to -112 (low on screen). H: Shows the Zoom factor. Zoom refers to the scale of the screen. This can range from 1-320. 1 shows only a limited portion of the screen in more detail. 320 shows the whole cable span. V: Shows the Gain value. Gain adjusts the amplication of the pulse. This can range from 32 (highest) to 0.13 (lowest).

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3.3 Using the AUTO Search Function

The Auto Search feature searches for the rst fault on the cable pair. The test set looks for any dips or spikes in the graph and displays that segment of the cable. Auto Search is a quick and easy way to begin your TR testing.

Figure 17 Auto Search To use Auto Search: 1. Press SEARCH (F3). 2. While the test set is searching for a fault, it will display SEARCHING. 3. When it has found a fault, it will be displayed on the screen. FOUND appears at the top right, as shown in Figure 17. 4. The test set automatically places the cursor near the fault. The DISTANCE reading at the top left provides the cursors location. Use the left and right arrow keys to adjust the position. 5. If the test set does not nd any faults, it will show NONE in the top right. You still may want to zoom out and manually search for any faults.

3.3.1 Finding Multiple Faults

You can see past a bridge tap, cable splice, wet cable, or other impairments with a TDR. However, a TDR cannot show beyond an open, load coil, or short. For example, if a load coil is detected, it must be removed before you can continue looking for more faults with the TDR. Refer to the following scenario for locating multiple faults with your TDR.

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Figure 18 Bridge Tap at 1589 ft Figure 18 shows a bridge tap is at 1589 feet. Note how the Cursor (solid line) indicates the location (DISTANCE). The Marker (dotted line) indicates the length of the lateral (MARKER).

Figure 19 Page-right, Viewing from 1625 to 4838 ft Press PAGE_RT (F2) to look past this length of cable. Pressing PAGE_RT one time displays the cable span from 1625-4838 feet as show in Figure 19.

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Figure 20 Page-right, Viewing from 4856 to 8069 ft Pressing PG_RGT again shows 4856 to 8069 feet (Figure 20). A potential fault begins to appear at the right of the screen. Pressing ZOOM_OT (F2) reveals more of the cable span. Remember that the test set zooms in on the position of the cursor; to focus on a potential fault, move the cursor to hat position.

Figure 21 Zoom out, Viewing from 4856 to 11281 ft Pressing ZOOM-OT displays from 4856-11281 feet (Figure 21). The open is now very visible. The position of the cursor shows it to be at 6902 feet. Note: You may want to press the up arrow key once to increase the Gain. This will make the fault more visible. Note that in Figure 21, the GAIN value is 2.00, where it had been 1.00 previously.

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TDR Hints Adjust the zoom value to your approximate cable length; check the right-side distance in brackets. Zooming out as much as possible (H=320) allows you to view the entire cable length, but it may make locating smaller or near faults more difcult to interpret.
The MTT has a fixed pulse width for the span that is displayed. At times, when viewing far distant cable, you may want to increase the gain. This will make distant faults more visible. Press the up arrow key once to increase Gain. Note the GAIN value at the lower right (V). To find the exact distance between two points (i.e the start of a bridge tap and the end of that lateral), place the Cursor at one end, and the Marker at the other. The MARKER reading below the graph provides the difference between the two.

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3.3.2 Sample Trouble Indications on the TDR

The polarity of the reection reveals the type of fault: Upwards spike: indicates open or load coil. Downwards spike: indicates short. Downwards followed by upwards: indicates bridge tap.

Load Coil/Open Figure 22 shows a load coil or open at 3335 feet. Load coils are inductors (typically 88 mH) placed in long POTS circuits (longer than 18,000 ft). Since high frequency signals do not pass through load coils, ADSL circuits cannot tolerate load coils. All load coils must be removed for ADSL transmission.
One key to identifying load coils is location. Load coils are placed approximately 3000 ft from the Central Ofce. They are then placed every 6000 feet. Another key is shape: the waveform is typically more rounded than that of an open and the baseline after the reection is lower than before the reection.

Figure 22 Typical Load Coil/Open

Bridge Tap Figure 23 shows a typical bridge tap. The bridge tap begins at 835 feet and extends for 249 feet (DISTANCE provides the beginning; MARKER provides length). The bridge tap begins with the steep downward slope; the lateral continues until the sharp upward slope, or bump, which represents the open at the end.

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Figure 23 Typical Bridge Tap Here are some guidelines for bridge taps in DSL circuits: The sum of all bridge taps must be less than 2500 ft (Bellcore TA-NWT-00120, for HDSL circuits). One individual bridge tap may be no longer than 2000 ft (Bellcore TA-NWT-00120, for HDSL circuits). After nding and removing a lateral, retest the cable for any other laterals or faults that may have been missed.

Typical Short Figure 24 shows a short occurring at 3335 feet. A short is represented as a sharp dip in the waveform.

Figure 24 Typical Short

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3.3.3 Recalling a Stored TDR Trace

Figure 25 Stored and Live Trace Comparison Once a TDR trace is stored, you can recall the trace and compare it to a current trace for analysis. Use the following procedure: 1. Store a TDR result (Refer to Chapter 6). 2. Run the TDR measurement. To recall the previously stored result for comparison, press STORE (more, F2). 3. In VIEW/STORE/PRINT, select the result you wish to recall and press VIEW (F1). Then press RECALL (F2). 4. You will now see the TDR display split horizontally in two sections. The top section displays the stored trace. The bottom section displays the active trace (refer to Figure 25). 5. All displayed values in red correspond to the stored trace in the top section. All displayed values in blue correspond to the active trace in bottom section. 6. Note that the stored trace is static and does not change. All F-key functions apply to the active trace only. 7. To escape out of the Stored TDR Trace mode, press ESC which will return you to the VIEW/STORE/PRINT screen. 8. Press ESC again to return to normal TDR mode.

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4 DMM Menu and Applications

Digital Multimeter tests should be used for qualifying or troubleshooting the physical layer. These tests verify required conditions on the line. Press MENU and select DMM to display the Digital Multimeter functions. Here you may measure: Capacitance Resistance AC Voltage DC Voltage DC Current The Digital Multimeter menu appears in Figure 26. Use the keypad arrow keys to select the desired DMM measurement. Press ENTER to take the measurement. Sections 4.1-4.5 provide specic requirements and interpretations for each of the measurement types. Section 4.6 details recalling stored DMM readings. Section 4.7 provides a sample step-by-step procedure for performing DMM tests

Figure 26 Digital Multimeter Menu Screen

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To measure capacitance, select CAP, then press ENTER. The test set can measure from 1 nF to 1 F. Note: Before preforming your rst capacitance measurement upon power up, perform a LOW CAP CALIBRATION, see Chapter 8 for the procedure. This should be done each time the test set is turned on for measuring capacitate.

Figure 27 Capacitance Screen First, select the type of measurement to be performed: Press TIP_RNG (F1) to measure tip to ring. Press TIP_GND (F2) to measure tip to ground. Press RNG_GND (F3) to measure ring to ground. Note: All three measurements are displayed simultaneously. However, only the selected measurement is a live, updating result. This measurement can be used to estimate loop length (tip-ring). This test measures the loop to the far end with an open circuit. The bottom line provides the distance calculation; it is based on the conversion factor, 83 nF/mile (52 nF/km), as specied in ANSI T1.601 Annex E. This calculation assumes there are no bridge taps present. It will add any bridge tap lengths to the total distance.

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4.2 Measuring Resistance

To measure resistance, select OHM, then press ENTER. The following selection screen appears. Note: After a cycle power, when entering the HIGH range, the test set will automatically perform a HIGH RESISTANCE CALIBRATION routine. During this process, do not power off the test set. Your measurement will be performed immediately after the calibration routine.

Figure 28 Resistance Setup The test set can measure from 1 to 100 M. The LOW range covers 1 to 10 M and the HIGH range covers 10 M to 100 M. Both ranges operate the same and the following instructions apply to both ranges.

Figure 29 Resistance Screen

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First, select the type of measurement to perform: Select TIP_RNG (F1) to measure tip to ring. Select TIP_GND (F2) to measure tip to ground. Select RNG_GND (F3) to measure ring to ground. Note: All three measurements are displayed simultaneously. However, only the selected measurement is a live, updated result. This measurement is a prequalication test to make sure the loop meets the proper metallic criteria. Use it to: 1. Measure Isolation DC Resistance for T-G/ R-G: Tip to Ground should be >10 M. Ring to Ground should be >10 M. Check for grounds: If either value is less than 10 M, a ground may exist in the circuit. 2. Measure Isolation DC Resistance for T-R: Tip to Ring should be >10 M. Check for shorts: If it is less than 10 M, a short may exist in the circuit. Note: Use the TDR to locate the short or ground.

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4.3 Measuring AC Voltage

Warning AC voltage can kill or cause serious injury.

To measure AC voltage, select ACV, then press ENTER. The test set can measure up to 250 VAC.

Figure 30 AC Voltage Screen First, select the type of measurement to be performed: Press TIP_RNG (F1) to measure tip to ring. Press TIP_GND (F2) to measure tip to ground. Press RNG_GND (F3) to measure ring to ground. Note: All three measurements are displayed simultaneously. However, only the selected measurement is a live, updating result. An AC Voltmeter should be used for troubleshooting the loop. It can identify unwanted power inuence.

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To measure DC voltage, select DCV, then press ENTER. The test set can measure voltage up to 300 VDC.

Figure 31 DC Voltage Screen First, select the type of measurement to be performed: Press TIP_RNG (F1) to measure tip to ring. Press TIP_GND (F2) to measure tip to ground. Press RNG_GND (F3) to measure ring to ground. Note: All three measurements are displayed simultaneously. However, only the selected measurement is a live, updating result. A DC Volt meter should be used to verify that there is appropriate power on the line: 1. For ADSL circuits that support POTS, verify POTS Voltage. POTS, which is offered on the same circuit, requires line power. Tip to Ring: +48 VDC Ring to Ground: -48 VDC

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4.5 Measuring Current

To measure current, select mA, then press ENTER. The test set can measure from 0 to 110 mA. The test set goes through a protection check before taking a measurement. This protects the test set from damage. Because of this, connect the test set to the circuit before selecting this screen.

Figure 32 Protection Check Once the protection test passes, the test set measures the current present and displays the result as shown.

Figure 33 Current Measurement Result

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Once a DMM reading is stored, you can recall the reading and compare it to a current reading for analysis. Use the following procedure: 1. Store a DMM reading by pressing STORE (F4) (Refer to Section 5.1 for more details). 2. Run the DMM measurement. To recall the previously stored result for comparison, press STORE (F4). 3. In the VIEW/STORE/PRINT screen, select the result you wish to recall, then press the VIEW (F1). 4. You will now see the stored DMM reading. 5. To escape, press ESC which will return you to the VIEW/STORE/PRINT screen. 6. Press ESC again to return to normal multimeter mode.

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4.7 DMM Application

Refer to this step-by-step sample procedure for performing a DMM measurement. 1. Press MENU and select DMM. 2. Connect to the circuit using the PAIR 1 MAIN port. A common method is to use an alligator clip cable. Use alligator clips to clip directly onto the copper pair at the NID, Cross-Box (B-Box), aerial, or other access points. Refer to Figure 34.

Ground

Figure 34 Connecting with Alligator Clips 3. Use the arrow keys to select the measurement you want to take; then press ENTER. 4. Once youre in a measurement screen, select the measurement type: Press TIP_RNG (F1) to measure tip to ring. Press TIP_GND (F2) to measure tip to ground. Press RNG_GND (F3) to measure ring to ground. Refer to the previous menu sections to learn the signicance and requirements for each of your results.

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5 File
You may store results to view/print at a later time. Each result can be labeled with a lename for easy identication. You may typically store up to 50 individual results depending on available memory. Use the STORE F-key found in results screens to store and recall results. For example, the Link Turn-up results or TDR results screen contains a STORE F-key. You may need to press the more (F4) key several times to access STORE. Use the FILE icon to access stored results. Upon pressing a STORE F-key or selecting the FILE icon, you will see the VIEW/ STORE/PRINT screen. The screen in Figure 35 lists all other results that have already been stored.

Figure 35 View/Store/Print Screen The following F-keys are available in the VIEW/STORE/PRINT screen. VIEW (F1): View a selected le; see Section 5.2. SAVE (F2): Save a le; see Section 5.1. PRINT (F3): Print a selected le; see Section 5.3. RENAME (more, F1): Rename a selected le, see Section 5.6. UN/LOCK (more, F2): Locking and/or unlock a le; see Section 5.5. DELETE (more, F3): Delete a le, unless its locked; see Section 5.4.

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1. Press the STORE F-key in any screen. Refer to Figure 36. 2. Use the keypad up/down arrow keys to move the cursor to an empty line. A page indicator appears on the right side of the screen. 3. Press SAVE (F2), this displays the Character screen, shown in Figure 63

Figure 36 Character Screen 4. Press INPUT (F3). Note that the A character is highlighted and the INPUT F-key has changed to STOP. 5. Use the keypad arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired character. 6. Press ENTER to place the desired character in the FILENAME line. Continue this process until the FILENAME is complete. You may enter up to 16 characters. If you make a mistake in the entry: A. B. C. D. Press STOP (F3). Move the FILENAME cursor to the incorrect character. Press DELETE (F2) to delete the character or, press INSERT (F1) to insert a character. Press INPUT (F3) to select a character. Press ENTER to insert the new character to the left of the cursor.

7. Press SAVE (F4) to save and return to the VIEW/STORE/PRINT screen shown in Figure 35.

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5.2 Viewing a Stored Test

1. Press MENU, select FILE, then press ENTER. 2. Select the desired le from the VIEW/STORE/PRINT screen with the keypad up/ down arrow keys. 3. Press VIEW (F1). The stored result will appear. 4. Use the keypad up/down arrow keys to scroll through the available screens. 5. When nished, press ESC to return to VIEW/STORE/PRINT.

5.3 Printing a Stored Test

1. Connect a Sunrise Telecom printer to the serial port of the test set. For other types of printers or for more information, refer to Section 5.3. 2. Press MENU, select FILE and press ENTER. 3. Select the desired le from the VIEW/STORE/PRINT screen with the keypad up/ down arrow keys. 4. Press PRINT (F3) and the le will begin printing. 5. When nished, press ESC to return to VIEW/STORE/PRINT.

5.4 Deleting a Stored Test

1. Press MENU, select FILE and press ENTER. 2. Select the desired le from the VIEW/STORE/PRINT screen with the keypad up/ down arrow keys. 3. Press DELETE (more, F3) and the le is deleted if the le is unlocked.

5.5 Locking & Unlocking a Stored Test

1. Press MENU, select FILE, then press ENTER. 2. Select the desired le from the VIEW/STORE/PRINT screen with the keypad up/ down arrow keys. 3. Press UN/LOCK (more, F2) and the le is locked or unlocked as indicated to the right of the le name. Refer to the lock icon shown in Figure 35.

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1. Press MENU, select FILE, then press ENTER. 2. Select the desired le from the VIEW/STORE/PRINT screen with the keypad up/ down arrow keys. Press UN/LOCK (more, F2) if the file is locked as indicated by the lock icon. 3. Press RENAME (more, F2) and the Character screen shown in Figure 36 is displayed. 4. Use the procedure in Section 5.1-Saving a Test, steps 4-7.

5.7 Transferring Results to a PC

Using the Sunrise MTT Reporter PC software, you can transfer most stored results to a PC and generate a test report.

5.7.2 Printing to a PC
You can send your data to a PC running the Sunrise MTT Reporterl software. In order to print or transfer results to a PC correctly, the test sets serial port must be congured to match the destination printer/PC. 1. Verify that the serial port is congured for both the computer and the test set. 19200 baud rate is recommended. 2. Connect the test set to the PC. Use the following combination: SS115D (8-DIN to DB9) printer cable and a SS122B Null Modem adapter. SS115 (8-DIN to DB25) and a SS122C Null Modem adapter. SA296 USB to Din8 Most stored results can be printed to your PC using the MTT Reporter software.

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6 System
This menu screen contains various system settings and functions divided into three groups: SYSTEM CONFIG SYSTEM TOOLS SERIAL PORT APPS

6.1 System Conguration

Use the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION screen to congure the following: LANGUAGE: Select the testers display language. Options: ENGLISH (F1), ITALIAN (F2), SPANISH (F3), FRENCH (more, F1), CHINESE (more, F2) UNIT: Select the measurement system the test set will use. Options: ENGLISH (F1), METRIC (F2) BACK LIGHT: Set how long the back light will stay on. Options: 5-60 minutes Use +5 MIN and -5 MIN to set the time.
11:50:45 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION LANGUAGE : UNIT : BACK LIGHT : AUTO SHUT OFF: ENGLISH ENGLISH 5 MINS 30 MINS

DATE (M/D/Y) : 08/02/2009 TIME (H:M:S) : 11:50:45

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Figure 37 System Conguration Screen AUTO SHUT OFF: Set a time for the test set to shut down. Options: OFF, 2-30 minutes Use +1 MIN and -1 MIN to set the time for the shut down. When this feature is set, the on screen time is displayed against a black background as in Figure 37.

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DATE: Set the date. Select the month/date/year, then use INC (F1) and DEC (F2) to set the date. When nished, press SET (F3). TIME: Set the time. Use to select the hour: minute: second, along with INC (F1) and DEC (F2) to set the time. When nished, press SET (F3). The clock can only be set for a 24 hour clock.

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6.2 System Tools

This menu screen contains: NV RAM ERASE FACTORY DEFAULT VERSION INFORMATION SYSTEM CALIBRATION

6.2.1 NV RAM Erase Use the following procedure to perform NV RAM ERASE:

Caution! This operation will erase all user stored information.

1. Press MENU and select SYSTEM > NV RAM ERASE. 2. Press ENTER to start NV RAM ERASE. A ERASING NV RAM message will be displayed. Press ESC to escape from the procedure. 3. After the test set powers up, congure it for the operations you need to perform.

6.2.2 Factory Defaults Use this procedure to return the test set to its original proles. 1. Press MENU and select SYSTEM > FACTORY DEFAULT. 2. Press ENTER to start; the test set resets all prole to original settings. Press ESC to escape from the procedure.

6.2.3 Version Information

View version information for the test set.

6.2.3.1 Version/Option View a list of installed hardware and software features for the test set and supported modules. Use PAGE-UP (F1) and PAGE-DN (F2) if necessary. Press PRINT (F3) to print the list.

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6.2.3.2 Module Option View a list of test set modules that the test sets software will support. You can also see the test sets software VERSION and BUILD number. Use PAGE-UP (F1) and PAGE-DN (F2) if necessary. Press OPTIONS (F3) to display the VERSION/OPTION screen described in Section 6.2.3.1.

6.2.3.3 Version List

Displays a list of the software versions for the base chassis and supported modules. If necessary, press more (F4) to view the entire list.

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6.2.4 System Calibration The following two items are found within this menu: LOW CAP CALIBRATION HIGH OHM CALIBRATION

6.2.4.1 Low Capacitance Calibration

This procedure should be performed each time the test set is powered up and a capacitance measurement will be performed. To preform this calibration: 1. Remove all input cables and charger from the test set. The test set should be operating on batteries for optimal results. 2. From the MAIN MENU, select SYSTEM > SYSTEM CALIBRATION > LOW CAP CALIBRATION. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions and press ENTER to begin. The procedure takes less than a minute to perform.

6.2.4.2 High Ohm Calibration

This procedure is automatically performed each time the test set is powered up and a high range resistance measurement is performed. To manually perform this calibration: 1. Remove all input cables and charger from the test set. The test set should be operating on batteries for optimal results. 2. From the MAIN MENU, select SYSTEM > SYSTEM CALIBRATION > HIGH OHM CALIBRATION. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions and press ENTER to begin. The procedure takes less than a minute to perform.

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6.2.5 Serial Port Applications
This menu screen contains: SERIAL PORT CNFG Any optional applications that use the COMM PORT, such as: - VT100 EMULATION - TL1 MODE These optional features have their own Users Manuals.

6.2.5.1 Serial Port Conguration

In order to print or transfer results to a PC correctly, congure the COMM PORT to match the destination printer/PC. To congure, select SYSTEM > SERIAL PORT APPS > SERIAL PORT CNFG and in the SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION screen, congure the following: BAUD RATE: Select the desired baud rate setting. Options: 1200 (F1), 2400 (F2), 4800 (F3), 9600 (more, F1), 19200 (more, F2) Make sure this setting matches that of the destination printer. PARITY BIT Options: NO (F1), ODD (F2), EVEN (F3) Parity is a method of checking the accuracy of transmitted or stored data. An extra bit, known as a parity bit, is added to the data as an accuracy check. Make sure this setting matches that of the destination printer.
11:50:45 SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION BAUDE RATE : PARITY BIT : SOP BIT : DATA SIZE : CR/LF INSET : PRINT MODE : PRINT FORMAT: 9600 NO 1-BIT B_BIT CR+LF GRAPHIC PRINTER

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Figure 38 Serial Port Conguration Screen In Odd Parity, the total number of ones (including the added parity bit) is odd.

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In Even Parity, the total number of ones (including the added parity bit) is even. None signies no parity checking. STOP BIT Options: 1-BIT (F1), 2-BIT (F2) In asynchronous transmission, the stop bit is the last transmitted character which permits the receiver to come into an idle condition before accepting another character. Make sure this setting matches that of the destination printer. DATA SIZE: Data Size species the number of bits per character. Options: 5_BIT (F1), 6_BIT (F2), 7_BIT (F3), 8_BIT (F4) Make sure this setting matches that of the destination printer. CR/LF INSRT Options: CR (F1), CR+LF (F2) CR: Carriage return. CR+LF: Carriage return and line feed. This inserts an extra line space after every line. PRINT MODE: Choose the print format. Option: TEXT (F1), GRAPHIC (F2) TEXT: Prints a text-only format. GRAPHIC: Prints in a graphical format. The following Stored Results are printable to a serial printer or a PC terminal program: BACKGROUND NOISE PSD Tabular Results (F3: PRINT) NEXT Tabular Results (F3: PRINT) FEXT Tabular Results (F3: PRINT) INSERTION LOSS PSD Tabular Results (F3: PRINT) Signal to Background Noise Tabular Results (F3: PRINT) PRINT FORMAT Options: PRINTER (F1), VT100 (F2) Printer: Supports Sunrise Telecom printers. VT100: Exports tabular results (as mentioned in PRINT MODE) in a two column format to terminal programs, such as Windows HyperTerminal, for post data processing.

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7.1 Customer Service

General Sunrise Telecom Customer Service is available from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Pacic Standard Time (California, U.S.A.). Customer Service performs the following functions: Answers customer questions over the phone on such topics as product operation and repair. Facilitates prompt repair of malfunctioning test sets. Provides information about product upgrades. A Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Number is required before any product may be shipped to Sunrise Telecom for repair. Out-of-warranty repairs require both an RMA and a Purchase Order before the unit is returned. All repairs are warranted for 90 days. Contact Customer Service if you need additional assistance at: Customer Service Sunrise Telecom Incorporated 302 Enzo Drive. San Jose, CA 95138 U.S.A. Tel: 1-408-360-2200 or 1-800-701-5208 Fax: 1-408-363-8313 Internet: http://www.sunrisetelecom.com e-mail: support@sunrisetelecom.com

Sunrise Telecom ofces are located around the world. SUNRISE TELECOM INCORPORATED 302 Enzo Drive San Jose, CA 95138 U.S.A. Tel: 1-800-701-5208 Fax: 1-408-363-8313 Internet: http://www.sunrisetelecom.com E-mail: support@sunrisetelecom.com

SUNRISE TELECOM ATLANTA 3075 Northwoods Circle, Norcross, GA 30071, USA Tel: 770-446-6086, Fax: 770-446-6850 catv@sunrisetelecom.com

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SUNRISE TELECOM FRANCE SAS ZA Courtaboeuf 2 - Immeuble le Ceylan 6 Alle de Londres 91140 Villejust, FRANCE Tel: +33 (0) 1 6993 8990, Fax: +33 (0) 1 6993 8991 france@sunrisetelecom.com

SUNRISE TELECOM GERMANY Grabenstrasse 1, 72116 Mssingen GERMANY Tel: +49 7473 378 2400 Fax: +49 7473 378 2424 info@sunrisetelecom.deAmerica

SUNRISE TELECOM TAIWAN 21, Wu Chuan 3rd Road, Wu-Ku Hsiang Taipei County, 248, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel: +886-2-5578-0788, Fax: +886-2-2298-2575 info@sunrisetelecom.com.tw

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This Sunrise Telecom product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship during its warranty period. The warranty period for this product is contained in the warranty page on http://www.sunrisetelecom.com. Sunrise Telecom agrees to repair or replace any assembly or compo nent found to be defective under normal use during this period. The obligation under this warranty is limited solely to repairing or replacing the product that proves to be defective within the scope of the warranty when returned to the factory. This warranty does not apply under certain conditions, as set forth on the warranty page on http://www.sunrisetelecom.com. Please refer to the website for specic details. THIS IS A LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY SUNRISE TELECOM. SUNRISE TELECOM MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR CONDITION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS.

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800 tech-support number; 63 06 MTT ACM Lite LED Panel; 17 07 Right Side Panel; 20 08 SSMTT ACM Lite Top Panel; 21 09 Card Installation; 22 10 Replacing the Battery Pack; 25 11 TDR Setup Screen; 27 12 Connecting to the Cable Pair; 29 13 Fault Found; 30 14 Result Zoomed Out; 31 15 Zooming In; 31 16 Auto Search Lower Screen Items; 32 17 Auto Search; 33 18 Bridge Tap at 1589 ft; 34 19 Page-right, Viewing from 1625 to 4838; 34 20 Page-right, Viewing from 4856 to 8069 ft; 35 21 Zoom out, Viewing from 4856 to 11281 ft; 35 22 Typical Load Coil/Open; 37 23 Typical Bridge Tap; 38 24 Typical Short; 38 25 Stored and Live Trace Comparison; 39 27 Capacitance Screen; 42 28 Resistance Setup; 43 29 Resistance Screen; 43 30 AC Voltage Screen; 45 31 DC Voltage Screen; 46 32 Protection Check; 47 33 Curent Measurement Result; 47 34 Connecting with Alligator Clips; 49 35 View/Store/Print Screen; 51 36 Character Screen; 52 File; 51 Files Deleting a Stored Test; 53 Locking & Unlocking a Stored Test; 53 Printing a Stored Test; 53 Printing to a PC; 54 Renaming a Stored Test; 54 Saving a Test; 52 Transferring Results to a PC; 54 Viewing a Stored Test; 53 Front View; 11

A
AC Voltage; 45

B
Battery Charger; 7 Replacing; 25 Battery Care and Storage; 23 Bridge Tap; 37

C
Calibration; 59 High Ohm; 59 Low Capacitance; 59 Capacitance; 42 Cautions; 20, 21, 23, 57 Charger; 21 Connector Panels Module Side (left); 20 Top; 21 15 VDC; 21 Serial Port; 21 Current; 47

D
Date; 56 DC power adapter jack; 20 DC Voltage; 46 Digital Multimeter; 41 Disposal and Recycling; 4 DMM; 41 Application; 49 Capacitance; 42 Current; 47 Measuring AC Voltage; 45 Measuring DC Voltage; 46 Ohm Resistance; 43

I
Initial Setup; 7

E
Extended Battery Storage; 24

K
Keypad; 12 Keys 0-9; 16 A-F; 16 AUTO; 15 Contrast; 16 Cursor; 16 Enter; 16
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F
Factory Default; 57 Figures 01 DSL Span; 9 02 SSMTT ACM Lite Front View; 11 03 Keypad; 12 04 Main Menu Screen; 13 05 Main Menu Tree; 15

ERR INJ; 15 F1-F4; 12 History; 15 Light; 15 Menu; 12 Module; 12 Print; 16

S
Serial Port Applications; 60 Serial Port Conguration; 60 SHIFT key; 16 Software Card Changing Procedure; 21 Support Hotline; 63 System; 55 System Calibration; 59 HIGH OHM CALIBRATION; 59 LOW CAP CALIBRATION; 59 System Conifguration; 55 System Tools; 57

L
LEDs; 17 AIS; 18 ALARM; 18 BATTERY; 18 BIT ERR; 19 BPV/CODE; 18 DMM; 17 ERRORS; 18 Frame; 18 HOLD; 19 LP 1 SYNC; 18 LP 2 SYNC; 18 MODULE; 17 PAT SYNC; 18 POWER; 17 RESPOND; 19 SIGNAL; 18 TDR; 17 xTU-C; 17 xTU-R; 17 Load Coil/Open; 37

T
TDR; 27 Finding Multiple Faults; 33 Performing a TDR Measurement; 29 Sample Waveforms; 37 Setup Screen; 27 TDR Hints; 36 Time; 56 Time Domain Reectometer; 27 Typical Short; 38

V
Velocity of Propagation; 28 Version Information; 57 Version/Option; 57 Version List; 58 Vp; 28 VP; 28

M
MARKER; 32 MMC Card Files; 22 Handling; 22 Installing New Software; 22 Replace; 22 Module List; 58 Module Option; 58

W
Warnings; 45 Battery; 23 Warranty; 65 WEEE; 4

N
NV RAM Erase; 57

O
Orange-label keys; 16

R
Recycling and Disposal; 4 Reference; 63 Repair; 63 Replacing the Battery Pack; 25 Resistance; 43 RJ-11; 21 RMA; 63 RMA Number; 63
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