LCT PDH-AL - Siae

Local Craft Terminal PDH-AL
PDH - Access Link radio equipment supervision

and management software application
Release 1.0
User manual
Volume 1/1
MN.00103.E - 004
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LOCAL CRAFT TERMINAL PDH-AL
CONTENTS
1. LCT PDH-AL MODULE ......................................................................................................3
2. RADIO PDH-AL WINDOW................................................................................................4
2.1
Title bar..................................................................................................................5
2.2
Menu bar ................................................................................................................5
2.3
Equipment status bar ...............................................................................................5
2.4
Options area ...........................................................................................................7
2.5
Connection status boxes ...........................................................................................8
3. OPTIONS.........................................................................................................................9
3.1
Equipment View.......................................................................................................9
3.2
Equipment ............................................................................................................ 10
3.2.1 Equipment - General .................................................................................... 10
3.2.2 Equipment - General Preset........................................................................... 12
3.3
Base Band ............................................................................................................ 18

3.3.1 Base Band - Tributary................................................................................... 18
3.4
Radio ................................................................................................................... 20
3.4.1 Radio - Radio Branch ................................................................................... 20
3.5
Link...................................................................................................................... 26
3.5.1 Link - Link Branch ... .................................................................................... 26
3.5.2 Link Link ID/Capacity/Mod.......................................................................... 28
3.6
Service Channels ................................................................................................... 30
3.7
Maintenance.......................................................................................................... 32
3.7.1 Maintenance Radio Loop............................................................................. 32
3.7.2 Maintenance Recorder ............................................................................... 34
3.7.3 Maintenance P.R.B.S.................................................................................. 38
3.7.4 Maintenance - Radio Switch........................................................................... 41
3.7.5 Maintenance - BER Measure .......................................................................... 44
3.7.6 Maintenance - Fade Margin ........................................................................... 46
3.8
User input............................................................................................................. 49
3.8.1 User Input - Local User Input ........................................................................ 49
3.8.2 User Input - Remote User Input..................................................................... 52
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3.9
User output........................................................................................................... 55
4. ALARMS LIST ................................................................................................................61
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1.
LCT PDH-AL MODULE
To control and to manage its PDH-Access Link radio equipment, Siae Microelettronica has developed
a software module called Local Craft Terminal PDH-AL (LCT PDH-AL).
The LCT PDH-AL is an additional software module of the Subnetwork Craft Terminal (SCT) - Link
Manager Terminal (LMT) program.
The SCT/LMT graphical interface allows to manage and control a network formed by different types
of Siae equipments (SCT networks composed by maximum 100 equipments, LMT networks of
maximum 2 equipments).
Through its graphical interface, it is possible to activate/deactivate the connection with the
equipment, to check its functional status (current alarms and alarm history).
The additional software module has the aim to provide, for the SCT/LMT graphical interface,
commands and specific functions with respect to the equipment type to be managed.
In fact through the LCT PDH-AL graphical interface, the user can control the equipment functioning
status and he can also operate directly on the equipment management checking and changing the
configuration parameters, checking the quality parameters of the signal and executing some testing
and maintenance operations.
The access to the SCT/LMT graphical interface is executed at the starting up of the SCT/LMT
program. The access to the LCT PDH-AL graphical interface is executed selecting the LCT Interface
command present into the SCT/LMT main window.
2.
RADIO PDH-AL WINDOW
At the selection of the record relevant to an PDH-AL radio equipment (into the SCT/LMT main
window), and at the choice of the LCT Interface command, the program displays on the screen the
RadioPDH-AL window. The figure 1 shows an example.
Warning. The LCT PDH-AL graphical interface (RadioPDH-AL window) has been developed to be used
in Microsoft Windows ambient, then it respects the conventions - relevant to the positions of the
menus, to the window type, to the keyboard use, to he mouse use and so on - typical of such an
operating system.
Figure 1
2.1
Title bar
The title bar points out:
the equipment type.

The wording RadioPDH-AL, points out the PDH-AL radio equipment manufactured by Siae
Microelettronica.
the MIB version 1.

the network identification of the equipment.
If it has not been assigned to the equipment any identification, it is pointed out its IP address
(agent SNMP).
2.2
the login/monitor status of the equipment. Then, in login status, it is pointed out the profile of
the user who has executed the request. With details, the wording:
[Read Only], [Read and Write], [Station Oper] or [System] points out that the equipment
is in connected/login status and that the user, who has requested the login, has
respectively a profile of Read Only, Read and Write, Station Operator or System type.
[Monitor] points out that the equipment is in connected/monitor status.
Menu bar
The menu bar contains the:
File option. Such option contains the Exit command to close the RadioPDH-AL window.
Help option. Such option contains the commands to open the help online of the LCT PDH-AL
graphical interface.
2.3
Equipment status bar
Into the equipment status bar, the program points out the current alarms, the configuration type,
the radio parameters and for the equipment in 1+1 configuration, the functioning status of the
branches (1 and 2) as shown in Figure 2.
Warning. When the connection with the equipment has been activated the changing of a parameter
is automatically pointed out into the bar.
MIB: Management Information Base.
Figure 2
Notes of Figure 2
(1)
When the box:
Critical is red, it points out that it is activated at least one alarm with Critical gravity.
Major is orange, it points out that it is activated at least one alarm with Major gravity.
Minor is yellow, it points out that it is activated at least one alarm with Minor gravity.
Warning is blue, it points out that it is activated at least one alarm with Warning
gravity.
ManOp is blue, it points out that it is activated a manual forcing (i.e. a loop).
Dwload is blue, it points out that the equipment software/firmware updating is on

progress.
The absence of alarms, manual forcing , etc. is pointed out into the grey box.
(2)
For the equipment in 1+1 configuration, the Tx... and Rx... boxes point out indifferently
the functioning status respectively of the branches (1 and 2) relevant to the transmission
and of ones relevant to the reception, if the switching is an automatic or manual one.
The branch on service is pointed out by the green box while the reserve one by the grey
box.
Warning. Into the equipment in heterofrequential 1+1 configuration (1+1 and Freq. Div.
boxes with green colour), the branches 1 and 2 transmit at the same time. In this case
both the Tx1 and Tx2 boxes will appear green. In the 1+0 system configuration the Tx1
and Rx1 boxes are always active.
(3)
(4)
When the box:
1+0 is green, points out that the equipment is in a not protected configuration.
1+1 is green, points out that the equipment is in a protected configuration.
Hot Standby is green, points out that the protected configuration is isofrequential type
Freq. Div. is green, points out that the protected config. is heterofrequential type.
Into the Chan. and Frequency columns, it is pointed out the RF channel, expressed
respectively as channel number 2 and as the relevant free frequency (Mhz), on which it is
tuned the transmitter (Tx lines) and the receiver (Rx lines) of the equipment.
Into the Power column, it is pointed out:
the input power (expressed by dBm) to the receiver (Rx...lines).

Warning. The Prx indication is referred to 1+0 configuration. The additional losses for
the 1+1 systems are not included.
the output power (expressed by dBm) to the transmitter (Tx...lines).

When the equipment is in isofrequential 1+1 configuration, into the Tx line relevant
the branch on reserve, it is pointed out the Standby wording.
Both the powers are measured at the antenna flange.

Warning. For the equipment in 1+0 configuration, into the Branch column, there are the
Tx and Rx parameters, while for the equipment in 1+1 configuration, there are the Tx1,
In the following order:
channel spacing (it is shown with a letter).
frequency, expressed by the channel number (it is shown with a number);
Tx2, Rx1, Rx2 parameters, where the numbers 1 and 2 point out the branch to which the
data present into the relevant line are referred.
(5)
If the box is red, it points out that an operator is connected with the ODU section of the
equipment 3 (branch 1 - box ODU Oper. 1, branch 2 - box ODU Oper 2); while if it is grey,
it points out that he is not connected.
Warning. For the equipment in 1+0 config., it is available the ODU Oper. 1 box only.
(6)
2.4
The box:
Mbit, points out the transmit capacity (2x2Mbit, 4x2Mbit, ect).
QAM, points out the modulation type (4QAM or 16QAM).
Full Dup., points out if the equipment is in Full-Duplicated version. In detail, if the
color of the box is:
green, points out that the equipment is in Full-Duplicated version
grey, points out that the equipment is not in Full-Duplicated version
Options area
The options area is subdivided in two parts.

The L.H. part lists the options. The R.H. part, on the contrary, displays the parameters relevant to
the selected options as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3
It is possible to be connected to the ODU section using the measurement baggage.
Notes of Figure 3
(1)
The choice of an option allows displaying the coupled parameters (these options when
selected, are displayed with bold font) or it allows expanding the option showing a list
containing some additional options (these options are characterized by the symbol +).
When it is selected, the symbol + is replaced by the symbol -. The choice of this last
symbol compress again the option.
(2)
The setting of some parameters is executed through option push-buttons. At the opening
of the window, the option on the side of the selected push-button is underlined (currently
set value).
Warning. Also when it is selected another value, the undersigned option remains
undersigned until when the operator selects and confirms (through the choice of the
Apply push-button) a different value.
(3)
Choose the Apply push-button to make operating the executed changements.

At the choice of the push-button, it is displayed a confirmation window. It remains
displayed on the screen for a few seconds. Select the ...Confirm? push-button contained
into the window to allow the execution of the operation.
If the Apply push-button is not available, it means that:
(4)
it is not possible to execute some modifications because the user profile of the
operator does not allow such an operation or the equipment is in connected/monitor
status.
it has not been changed any parameter present into the window. In this case, the
push-button becomes available when it is changed the value of a parameter.
the push-button for the confirmation of the operation and the modification of the
parameters, it is contained in the dialog window that is displayed at the selection of a
push-button present in the options area.
Choose the Refresh push-button to execute a new data reading from the equipment.
If the push-button is not available, it means that the connection between the program and
the equipment has not been activated.
(5)
2.5
Choose the ? push-button to access to contextual help pages.
Connection status boxes
These boxes point out the status of the connection between the program and the equipment.
The wording (and the symbol):
Connected (
status.
) points out that the equipment is in connected/login or connected/monitor
In connected/login status it is possible to check and to change the parameters 4.

In connected/monitor is only possible to check the parameters.
During the information switching between the program and the equipment, it is pointed out,
on the side of the wording, a message that specifies the type of the operation on progress.
Not connected (
) points out that the equipment is in not connected status.
In this condition it is not possible to check or to change the parameters (Apply and Refresh
button disabled).
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Warning. If it is prevented the possibility to change a parameter or to forward a command (Apply
push-button disabled), the equipment can be passed in connected/monitor status (check the status
of the equipment into the SCT/LMT window). This situation occurs, for the remote PDH-AL radio
equipment, when the user forwards the logout command. In this case to change a parameter or to
forward a command, it is necessary to bring back the equipment in connected/login status. Before
executing the login procedure, it is advisable to close the RadioPDH-AL window.
3.
OPTIONS
The options area of the RadioPDH-AL window, contains the options that allow displaying the
parameters that characterize the Siae Access Link series radio equipment.
In detail, the option:
Equipment View, shows the equipment front view.
Equipment, allows to display and modify the parameters relevant to the radio equipment as
a whole: capacity, configuration, link identification number, etc.
Base Band, allows to display and modify the parameters relevant to the base band: status,
alarms, loops of the tributary streams.
Radio, allows to display and modify the parameters relevant to the transceiver: working RF
channel, attenuation of the transmit power, etc.
Link, allows to display and modify the RF channel, the capacity and the link identification
number relevant to the radio hop (the system automatically changes the parameters on both
the terminals).
Service Channels, allows to display and modify the configuration of the service channels
provided on the equipment.
Maintenance, allows to display and modify the set-up of the loops, the switching function,
the P.R.B.S. (Pseudo Random Bit Sequence), the BER measurements and the Fade Margin;
activate/deactivate the recording of the received power and BER.
User Input, allows to display and modify the configuration of the user inputs provided on the
local 5 and remote 6 equipment.
User Output, allows to display and modify the configuration of the user outputs provided on
the equipment.
Some parameters are reading only ones then they can not be changed by the user. Some other
parameters can be changed.
The possibility to change the values is affected by the login status of the equipment and by the
profile of the user.
For each command, in the relative description, it is pointed out the context necessary to be able to
use it. Then, if the command opens a window where there are some parameters, the system points
out also the type of operation that can be executed. The option Reading points out that it is possible
to check the parameters, the option Writing that it is possible to set or to change them.
Warning. It is not possible to change the parameters if it has been loosen the connection between
the program and the equipment.
3.1
Equipment View
The Equipment View option shows the equipment front view.

It changes according to the base band type, equipment capacity and configuration (1+0 or 1+1).
Warning. The elements present into the window, for instance the colour of the leds, do not change
according to the functional status or to the connection status of the equipment. The figure and its
elements are a simple graphical displaying.
Equipment which you are connected to and which the currently opened RadioPDH-AL window is
referred to.
Equipment located at the other end of the link with respect to the local equipment.
3.2
Equipment
At the choice of Equipment option, the program displays the following options:
General. This option allows to display and modify the capacity, configuration, modulation and
link identification number of the equipment.
General Preset. This option allows to display and modify the parameters of the tributary
streams (FEC operating status, etc.) and the parameters relevant to the modem and radio
side (intervention threshold of the HBER alarm, intervention threshold of the LBER alarm,
etc.).
3.2.1
Equipment - General
Equipment status
User profile
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Connected/Monitor
Connected/Login
Read only, Read and Write
Station Operator, System
At the choice of this option, the program displays the following areas:
Configuration
Local Capacity & Modulation Scheme
Local Link ID (Local NE)
Configuration
This area displays and allows modifying the protection type of the equipment.
The option push-button:
Normal 1+0, points out that the equipment is in not protected configuration.
1+1 Frequency Diversity, points out that the equipment is in heterofrequential type protected
configuration.
1+1 Hot Standby, points out that the equipment is in isofrequential type protected
configuration.
Warning. If it is not foreseen a specific configuration for the equipment type (base band) under
examination, the relevant option push-button will not be available.
To change the equipment configuration

Warning. The configuration changing causes a new software starting up of the equipment 7.
1. Select the Equipment General option.
The system displays the General window.
2. Into the Configuration area, select the desired value.
The new software starting up consists of the re-initialising of all the communication channels (for
instance with the SCT/LMT). After the restart, the program keeps valid all the values that were
active before the operation.
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3. Press Apply.
It is displayed the message This operation may cause traffic interruption. Confirm?.
4. Press the push button to continue the operation.
It is displayed the message The following change will be restart... Continue?.
5. Press Yes to execute the changing.
Local Capacity & Modulation Scheme

This area displays and allows modifying the transmission capacity and modulation of the local
equipment 5, as it is shown into Figure 4.
Figure 4
To modify the capacity of the local equipment

2. Into the Local Capacity & Modulation Scheme area, select the arrow of the left box, to display
the list of the available values.
Depending on the equipment type, the following values will be available: 2, 2x2, 4x2, 8x2,
16x2 and 34 Mbit/s.
3. Select the desired value.
4. Press Apply.
5. Press the push button to execute the changing.
Warning. The presetting carried out in this way does NOT automatically modify also the capacity of
the remote equipment 6.
Warning. After this modification, the system will automatically execute a new channelling of the
equipment on the channel nearest to the RF channel corresponding to the new capacity.
To modify the modulation of the local equipment

2. Into the Local Capacity & Modulation Scheme area, select the arrow of the right box, to
display the list of the available values: 4QAM or 16QAM.
4. Press Apply.
Warning. The presetting carried out in this way does NOT automatically modify also the modulation
of the remote equipment 6.
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Local Link ID (Local NE)

This area displays and allows modifying the identificative number of the connection to the local
equipment 5.
The current value (1 255) is pointed out into the Value field. The lack of selection of said
identification (value = 0) is shown by the wording Not Enabled or Not Used.
To modify the identificative number of the connection to the local equipment

2. Into the Local Link ID (Local NE) area, move the cursor on the new number (value between 1
and 255).
3. Press Apply.
The presetting of the 0 value, corresponds to the lack of the identification selection.
Warning. The presetting carried out in this way does NOT automatically modify also the identification
number of the remote equipment 6.
3.2.2
Equipment - General Preset
Equipment status
User profile
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Connected/Monitor
Connected/Login
At the option choice, the program displays the Thresholds and Rx Sw - Ais cards.
At the choice of each card, the program displays the following areas:
Thresholds card:
HBer Threshold area
LBer Threshold area
EWL Threshold area
Rx Sw - Ais card:
HBer -> Rx Ais Ins Rx Sw area
LBer -> Rx Sw area
Early Warning -> Rx Sw area
FEC CRC Errors -> Rx Sw area
Ais Rx Insertion area
Service Squelch area
Tx Sw on Remote Alarms card:
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Power Threshold area
Tx Switch Control area
Power Threshold (Thresholds card)

This area displays and allows modifying the threshold of the alarm in reception, under which the
related alarms are activated.
In detail, the Rx Signal Level Alarm Thresh: <current value> dBm cursor points out the threshold
level of the signal at reception. Under this threshold level, it is activated the relevant alarm.
To change threshold level of the signal at reception

1. From the options list, select the Equipment General Preset item.
The General Preset window opens with the Thresholds card active.
2. In the Power Threshold area, move the Rx Signal Level Alarm Thresh cursor to the wished
level.
3. Press Apply and then confirm.
HBer Threshold (Thresholds card)

This area displays and allows modifying the intervention threshold of the HBER alarm.
In detail, if active, the option push-button:
10E-3, points out that the alarm is activated when a BER 10-3 is detected.
To change the intervention threshold of the HBER alarm

2. In the HBer Threshold, select the wished value.
LBer Threshold (Thresholds card)

This area displays and allows modifying the intervention threshold of the LBER alarm.
To change the intervention threshold of the LBER alarm

2. In the LBer Threshold area, select the wished value.
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EWL Threshold (Thresholds card)

This area displays and allows modifying the intervention threshold of the EWL alarm.
To change the intervention threshold of the EWL alarm

2. In the EWL Threshold, select the wished value.
3. Press Apply and then confirm
HBer -> Rx Ais Ins Rx Sw (Rx Sw - Ais card)

This area displays and allows modifying the using status of the HBER alarm as switching and AIS
insertion criterion at reception.
Enable, points out that the HBER alarm is used as switching and AIS insertion criterion.
Disable, points out that the HBER alarm is not used as switching and AIS insertion criterion.
To change the using status of the HBER alarm as switching criterion

The General Preset window opens.
2. Bring the Rx Sw - Ais card in foreground.
3. In the Hber -> Rx Ais Rx Sw area, select the option push-button:
Enable, to use the HBER alarm as switching criterion
Disable, not to use the HBER alarm as switching criterion.
LBer -> Rx Sw (Rx Sw - Ais card)

Warning. The parameter is available only for the equipment in configuration 1+1.
This area displays and allows modifying the using status of the LBER alarm as switching criterion.
Enable, points out that the LBER alarm is used as switching criterion.
Disable, points out that the LBER alarm is not used as switching criterion.
To change the using status of the LBER alarm as switching criterion

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3. In the LBer -> Rx Sw area, select the option push-button:
Enable, to use the LBER alarm as switching criterion
Disable, not to use the LBER alarm as switching criterion.
Early Warning -> Rx Sw (Rx Sw - Ais card)

Warning. The parameter is available only for the equipment in configuration 1+1.
This area displays and allows modifying the using status of the EWL (Early Warning) alarm as
switching criterion.
Enable, points out that the EWL alarm is used as switching criterion.
Disable, points out that the EWL alarm is not used as switching criterion.
To change the using status of the EWL alarm as switching criterion

3. In the Early Warning -> Rx Sw area, select the option push-button:
Enable, to use the EWL alarm as switching criterion
Disable, not to use the EWL alarm as switching criterion.
FEC CRC Errors -> Rx Sw (Rx Sw - Ais card)

Warning. The parameter is available only for the equipment in 1+1 configuration.
This area displays and allows modifying the using status of the number of errors
Enable, points out that the number of errors detected by FEC is used as switching criterion in
reception.
Disable, points out that the number of errors detected by FEC is not used as switching
criterion in reception.
To modify the using status of the number of errors detected by FEC as switching criterion in
reception
3. In the FEC CRC Errors -> Rx Sw area, select the option push-button:
Enable, to activate the insertion of the AIS signal in reception
Disable, to deactivate the insertion of the AIS signal in reception
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Ais Rx Insertion (Rx Sw - Ais card)

This area displays and allows modifying the state of insertion of the AIS signal at the receive side as
a consequence either of a failure or of the detection of the HBER alarm, Demultiplexer alarm and
Link ID mismatch.
Enable, points out that the insertion of the AIS signal at the receive side is activate.
Disable, points out that the insertion of the AIS signal at the receive side is deactivate.
To change the state of insertion of the AIS signal at the receive side
3. In Ais Rx Insertion area, select the option push-button:
Enable, to activate the insertion of the AIS signal in reception
Disable, to deactivate the insertion of the AIS signal in reception
Service Squelch (Rx Sw - Ais card)

This area displays and allows modifying the enabling status of the squelch on the services.
Enable, points out that the squelch on the service is active
Disable, points out that the squelch on the service is not active.
Warning. This parameter is common for all the tributary ports.
To modify the enabling status of the squelch on the services

3. In the Service Squelch area, select the option push-button:
Enable, to activate the squelch
Disable, to deactivate the squelch
Tx Switch Control (Tx Sw on Remote Alarms card)

In this area there is the indication of and the possibility to change the enabling status of the switch
in transmission as consequences of alarms 8 on the signal received from the equipment located at
the other side of the link (remote equipment).
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Base Band Rx Alarm, Base Band HBER Alarm, Demodulator Fail Alarm
Enable, indicates that the switch in transmission, as consequence of alarms

from the remote equipment, is enabled
in reception
Disable, indicates that the switch in transmission, as consequence of alarms

from the remote equipment, is not enabled.
in reception
When the enabling status of the switch in transmission is active, this switch is executed when the
number of alarmed seconds is > n within a time interval t.
With number of alarmed seconds we mean the seconds when an alarm condition takes place
contemporarily on both the Rx of the remote equipment.
The Check Period and Alarm Threshold boxes display and allow modifying the t and n
parameters. In detail, the box:
Check Period, displays the time interval t (expressed in seconds) when the number of
alrmed seconds must be > n so that the switch in transmission takes place.
Alarm Threshold, displays the number of alarmed seconds n.
Furthermore, it is possible to reset the Transmitter Switch on Remote Terminal BER alarm that
notifies the switch in transmission as consequence of alarms on the signal received from the remote
equipment.
To change the enabling status of the switch in transmission

2. Bring the Tx Sw on Remote Alarms card in foreground.
3. In the Tx Switch Control area, select the option push-button:
Enable, to enable the switch in transmission as consequence of alarms

reception from the remote equipment.
in
Disable, to disable the switch in transmission as consequence of alarms

reception from the remote equipment.
in
To modify the t and n parameters

3. Type in the box:
Check Period, the time interval t (expressed in seconds) when the number of
alarmed seconds must be > n so that the switch in transmission takes place.
Alarm Threshold, the number of alarmed seconds n.
To reset the Transmitter Switch on Remote Terminal BER alarm that notifies the switch in
transmission
3. Press Reset Alarm push-button.
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3.3
Base Band
At the choice of Base Band option, the program displays the Tributary. Such option allows to
display and modify the configuration parameters (status, alarms, loops), of the tributary fluxes.
3.3.1
Base Band - Tributary
Equipment status
User profile
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Connected/Monitor
Connected/Login
Read only
Read and Write, Station Operator, System
The choice of this option allows to verify the configuration and status parameters (active or
inhibited, loop, LOS alarm status) of the tributary streams available on the equipment, as displayed
in Figure 5.
By means of the push-buttons in the Tributary window, it is possible:
to activate/deactivate the use of one or more tributaries
to activate/deactivate one or more tributary loops (line side and/or internal side)
Figure 5
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Notes of Figure 5
(1)
The number of tributaries displayed in the figure changes depending on the equipment
capacity.
(2)
In detail, the symbol:
(3)
(4)
, signals that the tributary is not active (tributary not used). In this case, the
alarms are inhibited and LOS alarm becomes active if, with tributary disabled, the
2Mbit/s signal is however connected.
, signals that the tributary is active (tributary used). In this case, the controller
does not inhibit.
In detail, the color:
green, signals that the alarm is not active.
red, orange, yellow or blue signals that at least one alarm of the specific type is active
and it has severity, respectively, Critical, Major, Minor or Warning.
In detail, the symbol:
, signals that the line loop is active.
, signals that the internal loop is active.
, signals that the loop is not active.
To activate (or deactivate) a tributary stream

1. From the options list, select the Base Band - Tributary item.
The Tributary window opens (see Figure 5).
2. Select the tributary to be enabled (or disabled).
The tributary assumes the state complementary to the previous one (if enabled, it becomes
disabled and vice versa).
The edge of the box changes from dotted black to continue-blue.
3. Repeat the step 2 to activate or deactivate all the desired tributaries.
4. Select the Apply push-button and confirm.
To activate (or deactivate) a tributary loop (line side and/or internal side)
1. From the options list, select the Base Band - Tributary item.
The Tributary window opens (see Figure 5).
2. Select the loop to be activated (or deactivated).
The loop assumes the state complementary to the previous one (if activated, it becomes
deactivated and vice versa).
The edge of the box changes from dotted black to continue-blue.
3. Repeat the step 2 to activate or deactivate all the desired loops.
4. Select the Apply push-button and confirm.
Warning. The activation of, at least, one loop causes the activation of the MAN. OP alarm.
If the equipment is switched off and, then, switched on, independently from the previous
setting, the loops are deactivated.
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3.4
Radio
At the choice of Radio option, the program displays the Radio Branch. Such option allows to
display and modify the parameters relevant to the transceiver.
Warning. For the equipment in configuration 1+0, it is present the Radio Branch option.
For the equipment in configuration 1+1 (HSBY and Freq. Div.), there are present the Radio Branch 1
and Radio Branch 2 options. The first option allows displaying the parameters relevant to the branch
1 of the radio section, the second one, the parameters relevant to the branch 2.
3.4.1
Radio - Radio Branch ...
Equipment status
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
User profile
Connected/Monitor
Connected/Login
Read and Write (only Carrier Only, Tx Trasmitter, Rt PSU
areas)
Warning. For the equipment in configuration 1+0, it is present the Radio Branch option.
For the equipment in configuration 1+1 (HSBY and Freq. Div.), there are present the Radio Branch 1
and Radio Branch 2 options. The first option allows displaying the parameters relevant to the branch
1 of the radio section, the second one, the parameters relevant to the branch 2.
At the Radio Branch option choice, the program displays the Frequencies, Powers, and Settings
cards.
At the choice of each card, the program displays the following elements:
Frequencies card:
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RF channel
Powers card:
Tx Power Attenuation area
ATPC Thresholds on local Prx area
Settings card:
Carrier Only area
Tx transmitter area
Rt PSU area
Measurement resolution area
RF channel (Frequencies card)

The Frequencies card points out the RF channel on which it is tuned the transmitter of the local
equipment 5 as shown in Figure 6.
By means of the commands present into the window, it is possible to change the RF channel
choosing a different value among the available ones.
Warning. This setting does NOT automatically modify also the RF channel of the remote equipment 6.
Warning. In 1+1 Hot Stand-by system configuration the change is automatically done also on the
other branch.
Figure 6
Notes of Figure 6
(1)
If it is pointed out the wording Error, check that the connection cable between the IDU
section and the ODU one is not failured or missing.
(2)
The frequency values change according to the equipment connected with the program.
(3)
If at the choice of the push-button it is displayed the message The current channel must
be set, execute the setting of the RF channel.
(4)
After having chosen the push-button, it will not be possible to scroll the list of the
frequency and set into the Curr line the current RF channel (Current Channel pushbutton); the channel present into the Curr line will be marked with the wording Lock and
the Lock Channel push-button will be replaced by the Unlock Channel push-button. The
choice of this last one unlocks the selection of the channel.
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To change the RF channel of the local equipment

1. From the options list, select the Radio Radio Branchitem.
The Radio Branch window opens with the Frequencies card active.
2. Use the vertical scrolling bar to set into the Curr. box the desired RF channel.
3. Choose the Lock Channel push button to block the channel.
Into the Curr line, it is displayed the wording Lock.
4. Choose the Apply push-button.
Warning. This setting does NOT automatically modify also the RF channel of the remote equipment 6.
Tx Power Attenuation (Powers card)

This area displays and allows modifying the operating status of the device for the automatic control
of the transmitted power (ATPC - Automatic Transmission Power Control) and the maximum value of
the power in output to the transmitter (Ptx nominal value).
Manual, points out that the ATPC device is in manual functioning mode (ATPC function
disable).
In this condition, it is possible to adjust the maximum output power (Max Ptx value cursor).
Automatic, points out that the ATPC device is in automatic functioning mode.
In this condition, the transmitted power is automatically adjusted according to the level of the
signal at reception. The intervention thresholds of the ATPC device can be configured (ATPC
Thresholds on local Prx area).
Then, it is possible to adjust the maximum output power (Max Ptx value cursor).
The Max Ptx value: <current value> dBm cursor points out the maximum output power value at the
transmitter (Ptx nominal value).
Warning. The parameter affects the ATPC device as when it is in manual functioning mode as in
automatic one.
The Ptx Min. Without Attenuator value, points out the minimum value of the power without
attenuator.
Warning. This value, when the ATPC device is active, allows to determine the actual interval whose
the ATPC device work: maximum power minimum value of the power without attenuator.
other branch.
To change the functioning status of the ATPC device

The Radio Branch window opens.
2. Bring the Powers card in foreground.
3. In the Tx Power Attenuation area, select the option push-button:
Manual, to set the ATPC device to manual operation
Automatic, to set the ATPC device to automatic operation

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To change the maximum output power value at the transmitter

1. From the options list, select the Radio Radio Branchitem
3. In the Tx Power Attenuation area, move the Max Ptx value cursor on the desired value.
ATPC Thresholds on local Prx (Powers card)

This area displays and allows modifying the intervention threshold of the ATPC device (Automatic
Transmission Power Control) to increase/decrease the transmitted power by the remote equipment
with relation to the received field by the local equipment.
In detail, the cursor:
High: <current value> dBm, points out the intervention threshold of the ATPC
(Automatic Transmission Power Control) device to decrease the transmitted power when
the received field from the local equipment is equal to or higher than the set threshold
value.
Low: <current value> dBm, points out the intervention threshold of the ATPC device to
increase the transmitted power when the received field from the local equipment is
equal to or lower than the set threshold value.
other branch.
In 1+1 Freq. Div. system configuration the changes, to be active, must be set in both branches.
To modify the intervention threshold (High or Low) of the ATPC device

3. In the ATPC Threshold on local Prx area, move the High e/o Low cursor to the wished value.
Carrier Only (Settings card)

This area displays and allows modifying the modulation status of the RF carrier.
On, points out that the carrier is not modulated.
Off, points out that the carrier is modulated.
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To modify the modulation status of the RF carrier

2. Bring the Settings card in foreground.
3. In the Carrier Only area, select the option push-button:
On, to deactivate the carrier modulation
Off, to activate the carrier modulation.

Warning. The parameter can be set by the user with Read and Write profile too.
Warning. The modulation deactivation of the carrier activates the MAN. OP alarm.
Tx transmitter (Settings card)

This area displays and allows modifying the operating status of the transmitter.
On, points out that the transmitter is turned on.
Off, points out that the transmitter is turned off.
To modify the operation of the transmitter

3. In the Tx Transmitter area, select the option push-button:
On, to switch the transmitter on
Off, to switch the transmitter off.

Press the push button to continue the operation.
Warning. The turning off of the transmitter activates the MAN. OP alarm.
Rt PSU (Settings card)

This area displays and allows modifying the operating status of the power supply of the transceiver.
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On, points out that the RT power supply is on.
Off, points out that the RT power supply is off.
To modify the operation of the RT power supply

3. In the Rt PSU area, select the option push-button:
On, to activate the RT power supply
Off, to deactivate the RT power supply.

Warning. The deactivation of the power supply of the transceiver activates the MAN. OP alarm.
Measurement resolution (Settings card)

This area displays and allows modifying the resolution with which the variations of the power
received (Prx) and transmitted (Ptx) by the equipment are communicated to the program. In detail,
the cursor:
Prx <current value> dB, points out the resolution used to communicate to the program
changing of the power received by the equipment (Ptx).
the
For instance, if the operator sets a resolution of 2 dB and the last communicated PRx value
corresponds to -70 dBm, the equipment will communicate to the program the changing of the
transmitted power when the PRx gets a value -72 or -68.
Ptx <current value> dB, points out the resolution used to communicate to the program
changing of the power transmitted by the equipment (Ptx).
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the
For instance, if the operator sets a resolution of 2 dB and the last communicated Ptx value
corresponds to 10 dBm, the equipment will communicate to the program the changing of the
transmitted power when the Ptx gets a value 12 or 8.
To modify the resolution of the received power (Prx)

The Radio Branch window is displayed.
3. In the Measurements Resolution area, move the Prx cursor to the wished value.
4. Select the Apply push-button and then confirm.
Warning. For the equipment in 1+1 configuration, the setting of a value for the resolution of the Prx
related to a branch automatically modifies also the value of the Prx resolution of the other branch.
To modify the resolution of the transmitted power (Ptx)

The Radio Branch window is displayed.
The value of the power at reception is pointed out into the equipment status bar and, if it activates
the relevant function, it is recorded into a file.
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The value of the power at transmission is pointed out into the equipment status bar.
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3. In the Measurements Resolution area, move the Ptx cursor to the wished value.
Warning. For the equipment in 1+1 configuration, the setting of a value for the resolution of the Ptx
related to a branch automatically modifies also the value of the Ptx resolution of the other branch.
3.5
Link
At the choice of Link option, the program displays the following options:
Link Branch. This option allows to display and modify the RF channel relevant to the radio
hop (local and remote equipment).
Warning. For the equipment in configuration 1+0, it is present the Link Branch option.
For the equipment in configuration 1+1 (HSBY and Freq. Div.), there are present the Link
Branch 1 and Link Branch 2 options. The first option allows displaying the parameters
relevant to the branch 1 of the radio section, the second one, the parameters relevant to the
branch 2.
Link ID/Capacity/Mod. This option allows to display and modify the capacity, the link
identification number and the modulation relevant to the radio hop (local and remote
equipment).
3.5.1
Link - Link Branch ...
Equipment status
User profile
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Connected/Monitor
Connected/Login
At the Link Branch option choice, the program displays the window shown in Figure 7.
By means of the commands present into the window, it is possible to change the RF working channel
of the radio link between the local equipment 5 and the remote equipment 6.
other branch.
Warning. For the equipment in configuration 1+0, it is present the Link Branch option.
For the equipment in configuration 1+1 (HSBY and Freq. Div.), there are present the Link Branch 1
and Link Branch 2 options. The first option allows displaying the RF Channel relevant to the branch 1
of the radio section, the second one, the RF channel relevant to the branch 2.
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Figure 7
Notes of Figure 7
(1)
If it is pointed out the wording Error, check that the connection cable between the IDU
section and the ODU one, of the local equipment, is not failured or missing.
(2)
The frequency values change according to the equipment connected with the program.
(3)
If at the choice of the push-button it is displayed the message The current channel must
be set, execute the setting of the RF channel.
(4)
After having chosen the push-button, it will not be possible to scroll the list of the
frequency and set into the Curr line the current RF channel (push-button Current
Channel); the channel present into the Curr line will be marked with the wording Lock and
the Lock Channel push-button will be replaced by the Unlock Channel push-button. The
choice of this last one unlocks the selection of the channel.
To modify the RF channel of the radio link

1. From the options list, select the Link Link Branch... item.
The system displays the Link Branch window (refer to Figure 7).
2. Use the vertical scrolling bar to set into the Curr box the desired RF channel.
3. Choose the Lock Channel push button to block the channel.
Into the Curr line, it is displayed the wording Lock.
4. Press Apply.
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Warning. The presetting automatically modifies the RF channel of both the local and the remote
equipment.
Warning. If, after having changed the channel, it would be introduced some functioning troubles, the
program automatically resets the preceding value.
3.5.2
Link Link ID/Capacity/Mod.
Equipment status
User profile
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Connected/Monitor
Connected/Login
At the choice of this option, the program displays the following areas:
Link ID
Capacity & Modulation Scheme
Link ID
This area displays the identificative number of the radio connection between the local equipment
and the remote equipment 6.
The current value (1 255) is pointed out into the Value field. The lack of selection of said
identification (value = 0) is shown by the wording Not Enabled or Not Used.
To modify the identificative number of the radio link

1. From the options list, select the Link Link ID/Capacity/Mod. item.
The system displays the Link ID/Capacity/Mod. window.
2. Into the Link ID area, move the cursor on the new number (value between 1 and 255).
The presetting of the 0 value, corresponds to the lack of the identification selection.
Warning. This setting automatically modifies the identificative number both of the local equipment
and of the remote equipment.
Warning. If, after the change of the identificative number, operating problems occurred, the
program automatically restores the previous value.
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Capacity & Modulation Scheme

This area displays and allows modifying the transmission capacity and modulation of the local
equipment 5 and of the remote equipment 6, as it is shown into Figure 8.
Figure 8
To modify the capacity of the local equipment and of the remote equipment
2. Into the Capacity & Modulation Scheme area, select the arrow of the left box, to display the
list of the available values.
Depending on the equipment type, the following values will be available: 2, 2x2, 4x2, 8x2,
16x2 and 34 Mbit/s.
Warning. This setting automatically modifies the capacity of the local equipment and of the remote
equipment.
Warning. After this change, the system automatically will execute a re-channelling of the equipment
on the channel nearest to the RF channel corresponding to the new capacity.
Warning. If, after the change of the capacity, operating problems occurred, the program
automatically restores the previous value.
To modify the modulation of the local equipment and of the remote equipment
2. Into the Capacity & Modulation Scheme area, select the arrow of the right box, to display the
list of the available values: 4QAM or 16QAM.
Warning. This setting automatically modifies the modulation of the local equipment and of the
remote equipment.
Warning. After this change, the system automatically will execute a re-channelling of the equipment
on the channel nearest to the RF channel corresponding to the new modulation.
Warning. If, after the change of the modulation, operating problems occurred, the program
automatically restores the previous value.
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3.6
Service Channels
Equipment status
User profile
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Connected/Monitor
Connected/Login
The Service Channels option displays the service channels which are available to the PDH-AL
equipment.
On its selection, the following cards are displayed:
Ch.1 V24/V28 card
Ch.2 V11 card
2Mbit/s Way Side card
Warning. The availability of the cards and of the service channels depends on the type of PDH-AL
equipment 11.
Ch.1 V24/V28
In the Ch.1 V24/V28 card, it is possible to verify and modify the characteristics of the first service
data channel (Ch1):
V28 Async 1x9600, points out that Ch1 is configured as 1 data channel at 9600 baud,
asynchronous with V28 electrical interface.
V28 Async 2x4800, points out that Ch1 is configured as 2 data channels at 4800 baud,
asynchronous with V28 electrical interface
V24 Async 1x9600, points out that the Ch1 is configured as 1 data channel at 9600 baud
asynchronous with V24 electrical interface
V24 Sync 1x9600, points out that the Ch1 is configured as 1 data channel at 9600 baud
synchronous with V24 electrical interface
To modify the characteristics of Ch1 (V24/V28)

1. From the options list, select the Service Channels item.
The Service Channels window opens with the Ch.1 V24/V28 card active.
2. In Type area, select the wished option push-button.
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In detail, the card:
Ch.1 V24/V28, is always available
Ch.2 V11, is always available except from the PDH-AL unit equipment
2Mbit/s Way Side, is present only for the equipment with 16x2 or 34 Mbit capacity.
Ch.2 V11
In the Ch.2 V11 card, it is possible to verify and modify the characteristics of the second service
data channel (Ch2).
Codirectional, points out that Ch2 is configured as 1 data channel at 64Kb/s codirectional with
V11 electrical interface.
Contradirectional, points out that Ch2 is configured as 1 data channel at 64Kb/s

contradirectional with V11 electrical interface
To modify the characteristics of Ch2 (V11)

The Service Channels window opens.
2. Bring the Ch.2 V11 card in foreground.
3. In the 64Kbit/s V11 area, select the wished option push-button.
2Mbit/s Way Side

In the 2Mbit/s Way Side card, it is possible to verify and modify the characteristics of the 2 Mbit/s
service channel.
In detail, in the area:
Alarm, points out the setting of the channel alarms. If the user has selected the push-button:
Disable, the channel alarms are deactivated.
Enable, the channel alarms are activated.
Line Loop, points out the setting of the channel loop at line side. If the user has selected the
push-button:
Disable, the loop is deactivated.
Enable, the loop is activated.
Internal Loop, points out the setting of the channel loop at inner side. If the user has selected
the push-button:
Disable, the loop is deactivated.
Enable, the loop is activated.
To modify the characteristics of the 2 Mbit/s service channel

The Service Channels window opens.
2. Bring the 2Mbit/s Way Side card in foreground.
3. Set the configuration parameters of the channel with the wished values.
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3.7
Maintenance
At the choice of Maintenance option, the program displays the following options:
Radio Loop. This option allows to activate (and deactivate) the loops available for the
equipment.
Recorder. This option allows recording to a file:
the values of the power received by the equipment (Prx).
the activation of the EWL, LBER and HBER alarms.
P.R.B.S. This option allows activating/deactivating and setting the configuration parameters
of the P.R.B.S. (Pseudo Random Bit Sequence) device.
Radio Switch. This option allows:
to change the mode that manages, into the systems in 1+1 configuration, the
switching between the branch on service and the reserve one as in transmission
mode as in reception one.
to activate (and to deactivate), into the system in configuration 1+1 with automatic
switching, the setting of a branch. Such a setting has to be used, in a preferential
way, by the equipment when on both the branches there are not alarms (able to
determine the switching).
Warning. The Radio Switch option is available only for the equipment in configuration 1+1.
BER Measure. This option allows to check the quality of the signal received by the
equipment (BER measurement) and to restart the measurement.
Warning. For the equipment in configuration 1+0, it is present the BER Measure option.
For the equipment in configuration 1+1 (HSBY and Freq. Div.), there are present the BER
Measure Branch 1 and BER Measure Branch 2 options. The first option allows displaying the
quality of the signal received to the branch 1, the second one, the quality of the signal
received to the branch 2.
Fade Margin. This option allows executing the verification of the calculation of the link
margin (Fade Margin).
3.7.1
Maintenance Radio Loop
Equipment status
User profile
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Connected/Monitor
Connected/Login
Read only
Read and Write Station Operator, System
The choice of Radio Loop option, allows:
to check the current status of the loops
to activate a loop
to deactivate a loop
At the choice of this option, the program displays the Radio Loop window. Into the Loop Branch
area(s), it points out the status of loops.
Each loop is coupled with an option button.
When the option button is selected, it points out that the loop is activated, while when it is selected
the Loop OFF push-button, it points out that there is not any activated loop.
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Warning. For the equipment in configuration 1+0, it is present the Loop Branch 1 area.
For the equipment in configuration 1+1 (HSBY and Freq. Div.), there are present the Loop Branch 1
and Loop Branch 2 areas. The first area allows displaying the loops relevant to the branch 1, the
second one, the loops relevant to the branch 2.
For each PDH-AL equipment, it is possible to set a timeout. At the end of such a timeout, the system
automatically deactivates the relevant active loops.
To check and/or to set the timeout of an equipment, choose the Equipment View Active Manual
Operation command, into the SCT/LMT window, after having selected the equipment record.
Warning. The activation of a loop compromises the traffic. It is advisable, before activating such a
loop, to check that it has been set the timeout relevant to the equipment where the loop has to be
activated; on the contrary, the loop will remain activated until when the user will deactivate it or the
equipment will be turned off/turned on or reset.
To verify the status and to activate/deactivate the loop of the tributaries (loop on line side and loop
on internal side), select the Base Band Tributary option.
To activate a loop
1. From the options list, select the Maintenance Radio Loop item.
The Radio Loop window opens.
2. Select the option button relevant to the loop that you want to activate: Base Band Loop, IDU
Loop or RF Loop ON Rem Tx OFF.
Warning. It is not possible to preset more loops at the same time as the choice of a button
automatically disables the preceding one.
3. Choose the Apply push-button and then confirm.
Warning. The activation of a loop activates the MAN. OP alarm.
If the equipment is turned off and then turned on again, the loop results deactivated without
taking into account the preceding setting.
To deactivate a loop
1. From the options list, select the Maintenance Radio Loop item.
The Radio Loop window opens.
2. Select the Loop OFF option push button present in the Loop Branch area, relevant to the
loop that you want to deactivate.
3. Choose the Apply push-button and then confirm.
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3.7.2
Maintenance Recorder
Equipment status
User profile
Reading/Writing:
Reading/Writing:
Connected/Monitor, Connected/Login
Read only, Read and Write, Station Operator, System
At the choice of Recorder option, the program displays the following cards:
Prx
BER
Prx
At the Prx card choice, the program displays the window shown in Figure 9.
By means of the push-buttons, present into the window, it is possible to record into a file the values
of the power received by the equipment (Prx).
When it has been activated the procedure, the level at reception is stored into a file.
During the period when the monitoring is active, the program records in the file, each change of the
Prx parameter status.
Warning. If it has been set the relevant resolution (Measurement resolution parameter), the system
records only the values that pass the last Prx value the resolution value.
For instance, if it has been set a resolution value equal to 2 dB and the last Prx value recorded into
the file corresponds to -70 dBm, the next value will be recorded when the Prx gets a value -72 or
-68.
The program, stores into each file, the number N of signals (the parameter can be set by the
user). When the program has passed the limit, it will automatically create a new file.
Each file is marked through the creation date/time and it is stored on the PC hard disk into the
following path:
Application Path 12 \ Recordings \ equipment identification code \ Prx1 \
PrxBranch1_date_time.txt
Application Path 12 \ Recordings \ equipment identification code \ Prx2 \
PrxBranch2_date_time.txt
Such files remain stored on the PC disk until when the operator deletes them.
The file are text format ones and the user can always display their contents using the Browse
Recorded Files push-button or an editor program.
Warning. The recording is executed by the program during the period when the connection with the
equipment is active.
If the connection has been interrupted, the program displays a message that advises the one or
more recordings are on progress. If it is confirmed the disconnection, the recording is automatically
interrupted.
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Application Path: directory where it is installed the SCT/LMT program.
Figure 9
Notes of Figure 9
(1)
The recording is not available when it is not present the connection between the base
band section and the radio section of the equipment.
(2)
For the equipment in configuration 1+0, it is present only the Branch 1 area.
For the equipment in configuration 1+1 (HSBY and Freq. Div.) there are the Branch 1 and
Branch 2 areas. The first one allows recording the Prx levels of the branch 1, the second
one the levels of the branch 2.
To record into a file the Prx values

1. From the options list, select the Maintenance Recorder item.
The Recorder window opens with the Prx card active.
2. If the user wants to, change the maximum number of records stored into a single file
3. Choose the
13
push-button to START-UP the recording.
4. It is possible to INTERRUPT the recording choosing the push-button

START_UP IT AGAIN choosing the push-button
13
and then to
13
Warning. When the recording is suspended, at its next running, it is not created a new file,
but the record are added to the precedent ones up to the reaching of the maximum limit.
5. Choose the
13
13
push-button to STOP the recording.
Present in the area related to the desired branch
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Warning. When the recording is interrupted, at its next running, it is created a new file (also if
the preceding file does not contain the maximum number of record pointed out into the Max
records field).
To change the maximum number of records stored into a single file

2. Type into the Max Records box (relevant to the interested branch) a number comprised
between 1 and 9999.
Warning. It is not possible to change the parameters when the recording is on progress.
To display the content of a file

2. Select the Browse Recorded Files push-button related to the desired branch.
The Browse Prx.. recorded files window opens.
3. Select the file, whose content you want to display
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4. Press the Open push-button.

The file is opened by means of the default editing program of Windows, e.g. Notepad.
The format of the data present in the file is the following:
\\**** Recording Prx on Branch <branch number> (Equipment: <equipment identification
code>) started at: <date time of activation of recording> ****
\\ Legend: <Legend of the values present in the file>
<date time of recording of the value>, <recorded value>
..
\\**** Recording Prx on Branch <branch number> (Equipment: <equipment identification
code>) stopped at: <date time of deactivation of the recording> ****
BER
At the BER card choice, the program displays the BER window.
Warning. The elements present into the BER card and their description are the same ones of the Prx
card.
By means of the push-buttons, present into the window, it is possible to record into a file the
activation of the following alarms relevant to the error degree (BER) of the equipment:
RIM 1(2) Demodulator EWL Alarm (EWL Alarm)
RIM 1(2) Demodulator LBER Alarm (LBER Alarm)
RIM 1(2) Demodulator HBER Alarm (HBER Alarm)
During the period when the monitoring is activated, the system records into the file every activation
of one or more of the above mentioned alarms.
Warning. The instant (date/time) when an alarm is removed is not recorded into the file.
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Using the Look in box, it is possible to move between the directories.
The program, stores into each file, the number N of signals (the parameter can be set by the
user). When the program has passed the limit, it will automatically create a new file.
Each file is marked through the creation date/time and it is stored on the PC hard disk into the
following path:
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Application
Path
\
BerBranch1_date_time.txt
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Application
Path
\
BerBranch2_date_time.txt
Recordings
equipment
identification
code
Ber1
Recordings
equipment
identification
code
Ber2
Such files remain stored on the PC disk until when the operator deletes them.
The file are text format ones and the user can always display their contents using the Browse
Recorded Files push-button or an editor program.
Warning. The recording is executed by the program during the period when the connection with the
equipment is active.
If the connection has been interrupted, the program displays a message that advises the one or
more recordings are on progress. If it is confirmed the disconnection, the recording is automatically
interrupted.
To record the activation of the EWL, LBER, HBER alarms to a file

The Recorder window opens.
2. Bring the BER card in foreground.
3. If the user wants to, change the maximum number of records stored into a single file
4. Choose the
13
push-button to START-UP the recording.
5. It is possible to INTERRUPT the recording choosing the push-button

START_UP IT AGAIN choosing the push-button
13
and then to
13
Warning. When the recording is suspended, at its next running, it is not created a new file,
but the record are added to the precedent ones up to the reaching of the maximum limit.
6. Choose the
13
push-button to STOP the recording.
Warning. When the recording is interrupted, at its next running, it is created a new file (also if
the preceding file does not contain the maximum number of record pointed out into the Max
records field).
To change the maximum number of records stored into a single file

The Recorder window opens.
3. Type into the Max Records box (relevant to the interested branch) a number comprised
between 1 and 9999.
Warning. It is not possible to change the parameters when the recording is on progress.
To display the content of a file

The Recorder window .
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3. Select the Browse Recorded Files push-button related to the wished branch.
The Browse Prx.. recorded files window opens.
4. Select the file, whose content you want to display
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5. Press the Open push-button.

The file is opened, by means of the default editing program of Windows, e.g. Notepad.
The data format present in the file is the following:
\\**** Recording BER on branch <branch number> (Equipment: <equipment identification
code>) started at: <date time of the activation of the recording> ****
\\ Legend: <Legend of the values of the alarms>
<date time of the alarm activation>, <alarm value>
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..
\\**** Recording BER on branch <branch number> (Equipment: <equipment identification
code>) stopped at: < date time of the deactivation of the recording > ****
3.7.3
Maintenance P.R.B.S.
Equipment status
User profile
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Connected/Monitor
Connected/Login
The choice of the P.R.B.S. option allows verifying the status and the configuration parameters of the
P.R.B.S. (Pseudo Random Bit Sequence) functionality 16 owned by the PDH-AL equipment, as
illustrated in Figure 10.
By means of the element present in the P.R.B.S. window, it is possible:
to activate/reset the P.R.B.S. measure
to deactivate the P.R.B.S measure
to set the type of P.R.B.S. pattern used for the measure
to set the signal used for the measure
Warning. The setting of the signal used for the measure determinates also the connector (tributary,
64Kbit ext A or 64Kbit ext B), which a measurement instrument can be connected to for the control
of the error rate by means of the P.R.B.S. functionality.
Warning. The P.R.B.S replaces the traffic on the channel where it is connected. The P.R.B.S.
connection to a Checked Signal channel, different from Not Connected, is pointed out as Manual
Operation.
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Number
0
1
2
3
Alarm(s)
No one alarm is activated
EWL Alarm is actived
EWL Alarm and LBER Alarm are actived
EWL Alarm, LBER Alarm and HBER Alarm are actived
16
Control functionality, integrated in the baseband, that allows inserting a P.R.B.S. data stream on a
2Mbit/s stream or on a service data channel at 64Kbit/s for test operation and measurement of the
error rate.
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Figure 10
Notes of Figure 10
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Values over 32.000 are to be considered not meaningful.

In detail, the color:
green, points out that the alarm is not active.
red, orange, yellow or light blue points out that the alarm is active and has severity
respectively Critical, Major, Minor or Warning.
If active, the option push-button:
Start-Reset, points out that the P.R.B.S. measure is active.
Stop, points out that the P.R.B.S. measure is deactivated.
Fixed Word (AIS), points out that a predefined fixed word is used as pattern for the
measure.
2 ^ 15-1, points out that the indicated algorithm is used as pattern for the measure.
2 ^ 23-1, points out that the indicated algorithm is used as pattern for the measure.
Not Connected, the P.R.B.S. is not physically connected to any flux/data channel.
Signal 2MBit, the P.R.B.S is connected to one of the 2Mbit tributary stream.
Signal 64Kbit ext A, the P.R.B.S is connected to the first 64Kbit channel.
Signal 64Kbit ext B, the P.R.B.S is connected to the second 64Kbit channel.
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(6)
The number of the set tributary is meaningful only if the Signal 2Mbit option push-button
in the Checked Signal area is active.
To activate/reset the P.R.B.S. measure

1. From the options list, select the Maintenance P.R.B.S. item.
The P.R.B.S. window is displayed.
2. In the P.R.B.S. Start area, select the Start-Reset option push-button.
The measure will be active until the user does not stop it.
To deactivate the P.R.B.S measure

The P.R.B.S. window opens.
2. In the P.R.B.S. Start area, select the Stop option push-button.
To set the type of P.R.B.S. pattern used for the measure

The P.R.B.S. window is displayed.
2. In the Test Pattern area, select the option push-button:
Fixed Word (AIS), to set the fixed word as pattern.
2 ^ 15-1, to set the indicated algorithm as pattern.
2 ^ 23-1, to set the indicated algorithm as pattern.
To set the used signal for the measure

1. From the options list, select the Maintenance P.R.B.S. item
The P.R.B.S. window is displayed
2. In the Checked Signal area, select the option push-button:
Not Connected, the P.R.B.S. is not physically connected to any flux/data channel.
Signal 2MBit, the P.R.B.S is connected to one of the 2Mbit tributary stream.
Signal 64Kbit ext A, the P.R.B.S is connected to the first 64Kbit channel.
Signal 64Kbit ext B, the P.R.B.S is connected to the second 64Kbit channel.
3. ONLY if the Signal 2Mbit push-button is selected, in the 2MBbit Selection area, set the
number of the tributary stream moving the cursor on the wished value.
Warning. The number of available tributaries depends on the equipment capacity.
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3.7.4
Maintenance - Radio Switch
Equipment status
User profile
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Connected/Monitor
Connected/Login
Read only
Read and Write (Rx Preferential, Tx Preferential areas)
Read and Write (Rx Forced Switch, Tx Forced Switch areas)
Warning. Radio Switch option is available only for the equipment in configuration 1+1.
At the option choice, the program displays the window shown in Figure 11.
By means of the elements, present into the Radio Switch window, it is possible:
modifying the mode used to manage the switching at reception between the service branch
and the reserve one (Rx Forced Switch).
modifying the mode used to manage the switching at transmission between the service
branch and the reserve one (Tx Forced Switch).
setting the preferential branch for the service at reception (Rx Preferential).
setting the preferential branch for the service at transmission (Tx Preferential).
setting the Wait Time parameter. It is the time that the controller keep the service on not
preferential branch before coming back to the preferential branch. In this way the controller
doesnt continuously switch between the branches in present of fleeting alarms 17.
Warning. The setting of the Wait Time parameter is meaningful only for the preferential
transmitter.
forcing the switch on the preferential branch without waiting for the Wait Time period
expiration
Warning. The forcing of the switch is meaningful only for the preferential transmitter.
17
I.e. The reserve branch is in service due to an alarm on the preferential branch.
When the alarm is cleared, the system doesnt come back to the preferential branch, but it waits for
n seconds (Wait Time period) checking if alarms are present on the preferential branch.
The Wait Time is restarted all times an alarm is checked.
The condition to come back to the preferential branch is a Wait Time without alarms.
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Figure 11
Notes of Figure 11
(1)
(2)
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In detail, if the option push-button is active:
Auto, points out that the switching is automatically managed according to the presence
of the alarms (normal functioning mode of the equipment).
Branch-1, points out that the radio terminal is forced to use the branch 1 for the
service.
Branch-2, points out that the radio terminal is forced to use the branch 2 for the
service.
Auto, points out that without the presence of alarms (that cause the switching), the
program does not use a branch in a preferential manner with respect to the other one.
Branch-1, points out that without the presence of alarms (that cause the switching),
the program use the branch 1.
Branch-2, points out that without the presence of alarms (that cause the switching),
the program use the branch 2.
(3)
Warning. Tx Preferential and Tx Forced Switch are available only for the equipment in
isofrequential configuration 1+1. For the heterofrequential configuration 1+1, the
parameters are not available because the two branches (1 and 2) transmit at the same
time because the selection of the signal is executed at reception.
(4)
Wait Time. It is the time that the controller keep the service on not preferential branch
before coming back to the preferential branch. In this way the controller doesnt
continuously switch between the branches in present of fleeting alarms 17.
Warning. The setting of the Wait Time parameter is meaningful only for the preferential
transmitter.
To modify the modality used to manage the switching in reception (Rx Forced
Switch)
1. From the options list, select the Maintenance Radio Switch item.
The Radio Switch window opens.
2. In the Rx Forced Switch area, select the option push-button:
Auto, to manage the switching automatically.
Branch-1, to force the use of branch 1.

Warning. Forcing the switching activates the MAN. OP alarm.
If the equipment is turned off and then turned on again, the functioning of the switch is an
automatic one without taking into account the preceding setting.
To modify the modality used to manage the switching in transmission (Tx Forced
Switch)
2. In the Tx Forced Switch area, select the option push-button:
Auto, to manage automatically the switching.

Warning. Forcing the switching activates the MAN. OP alarm.
If the equipment is turned off and then turned on again, the functioning of the switch is an
automatic one without taking into account the preceding setting.
To set the preferential branch in reception (Rx Preferential)

2. In the Rx Preferential area, select the option push-button:
Auto, not to use a branch in preferential way with respect to the other.
Branch-1, to use the branch 1 as preferential branch with respect to the other.
Branch-2, to use the branch 2 as preferential branch with respect to the other.

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To set the preferential branch in transmission (Tx Preferential)

2. In the Tx Preferential area, select the option push-button:
Auto, not to use a branch in preferential way with respect to the other one.
Branch-1, to use the branch 1 as preferential way with respect to the other one.
Branch-2, to use the branch 2 as preferential way with respect to the other one.

To set the Wait Time parameter

2. Into the Wait Time box, type the time interval desired: value comprised between 0 and 180
sec.
3. Choose the Apply push-button and confirm.
To force the switch on the preferential branch without waiting for the Wait Time
2. Choose the Reset push-button.
3.7.5
Maintenance - BER Measure
Equipment status
User profile
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Connected/Monitor
Connected/Login
Warning. For the equipment in configuration 1+0, it is present the BER Measure option.
For the equipment in configuration 1+1 (HSBY and Freq. Div.), there are present the BER Measure
Branch 1 and BER Measure Branch 2 options. The first option allows displaying the quality of the
signal received to the branch 1, the second one, the quality of the signal received to the branch 2.
At the BER Measure option choice, the program displays the window shown in Figure 12.
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By means of the parameters/push-buttons, present into the Ber Measure window, it is possible:
to check
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the quality of the signal received by the equipment.
The checking consists of the BER (Bit Error Ratio - ratio between the number of errored bits
and the total number of bits) measurement and of the error counting.
to restart the measurement (BER and error count)

Warning. If it is not present the connection with the equipment installed at the other side of
the hop or if there is a failure, it is advisable to restart the measurement because the
displayed values of BER and Error Count are not meaningful ones.
Figure 12
Notes of Figure 12
(1)
The BER evaluation is carried out on the aggregate stream.

The value is detected by the number of errored bits detected by means of the error
correction circuit.
Warning. Such an evaluation, for high values of BER, can became not reliable, because
the signal degradation is so high that the number of errors evaluated through the
corrector is different from the one of the real present errors.
For the PDH-AL Siae equipment, the BER values comprised between 1E10-13 and 1E10-3
have to be kept reliable.
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(2)
BER (Bit Error Ratio): ratio between the number of errored bits and the total number of
bits.
(3)
The counting is carried out on the overall aggregate data stream (tributaries and service
channels).
In normal functioning conditions of the equipment and without interrupting the traffic.
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To restart the measurement (BER and error count)

1. From the options list, select the Maintenance - BER Measure item.
The BER Measure window opens.
2. Choose the Restart push-button and then confirm.
Warning. After having started up the measurement, it keeps activated until the next turning
off or reset of the equipment. It is always possible to start it again selecting newly the
Restart push-button.
3.7.6
Maintenance - Fade Margin
Equipment status
User profile
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Reading/Writing:
Connected/Monitor
Connected/Login
Read only, Read and Write, Station Operator, System
The choice of the Fade Margin option allows executing the verification of the calculation of the link
margin (Fade Margin) 19.
The operation is automatically executed by the program using the parameters set by the user
(expected value of Fade Margin and possible external fading) and the power parameters (Ptx, rated
Ptx, etc.) stored in the equipment during the test of the equipment itself.
The calculation is executed on the radio link composed by the equipment which the Fade Margin
window is referred to (local equipment) and by the equipment located on the other end of the link
(remote equipment).
For the 1+1 equipment, the calculation is automatically executed on both the branches: first the
operation on the Tx branch in service is executed and on both the remote receivers, then the
program forces the switch in transmission and repeats the operation in such a way to calculate the
link margin for all the possible Tx/Rx: Tx1-Rx1, Tx1-Rx2, Tx2-Rx1, Tx2-Rx2 combinations. Before
activating the calculation for each single combination, the user is required, by means of a proper
message, if he wishes to continue or not.
When the calculation is activated, the Ptx level of the local equipment is automatically faded by 1dB
at a time. For each single fading, the Ptx value and the possible alarms are stored to a file. The Ptx
level is faded step by step until the activation of the LBER alarm on the remote terminal.
In 1+1 system, the calculation of the Fade Margin is executed on the link in service, at the end a
forced switch is automatically executed and the calculation is activated on the other link (at each
switch between Tx and Rx, where the calculation is made, the system asks for the confirmation to
continue).
The choice of the Fade Margin command opens the window displayed in Figure 13
By means of the parameters/push-buttons present in the Fade Margin window, it is possible:
to execute the calculation of the link margin and check the results
to check the values of the power parameters (Ptx, rated Ptx, etc.) stored into the equipment
and used for the calculation of the Fade Margin
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For the calculation of the link margin, we mean the calculation of the difference between the
level normally received by the equipment and the level received on the activation of the LBER alarm
(10-6).
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Figure 13
Notes of Figure 13
(1)
In detail, the column:
Curr. Step, indicates the transmitter and the receiver (radio link) which the results
of the operation are referred to.
Real F.M., indicates the Fade Margin value, recalculated considering the really
measured characteristics of the equipment.
Real F.M. v., indicates the Fade Margin value verified by the procedure (it is the
result of the procedure).
To execute the calculation of the link margin (Fade Margin)

Warning. In order to execute the operation, it is necessary that:
20
the remote equipment is in connected/login status
the remote equipment is inserted in the list of the remote equipment of the local
equipment, it is configured as Remote Link (equipment type) 21.
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In order to execute the login of the equipment, refer to the Menu Login paragraph of the SCT/LMT
manual/help-on-line.
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1. From the options list, select the Maintenance Fade Margin item.
The Fade Margin window opens.
2. Type the expected value of Fade Margin into the F.M. Branch box.
This value is normally present in the document related to the branch calculation
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In the 1+0 systems, type the value into the F.M. Branch 1 box. In the 1+1 systems, type the
expected value of Fade Margin, related to the branch 1, into the F.M. Branch 1 box and the
expected one, related to branch 2, into the F.M. Branch 2 box.
3. A control on the typed value and the Ptx value, stored into the controller of the equipment, is
executed.
If the difference between the two value is greater of the maximum capacity of the fader
internal to the equipment, the message Max available attenuation dB. An external
attenuator is required is displayed.
In this case, it is necessary to use an external fader and type the value of the externally
provided fading into the External Atten. box.
4. Press the Start push-button.
If the system displays the message:
You have to login to the remote equipment before, it means that the remote
equipment is not in connected/login status.
In this case, it is necessary to execute the login of the remote equipment
select again the Start push-button.
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and
The following threshold tables are not programmed: Tx, Rx, it means that the
PTx values of the equipment are not stored or unknown values are present in the
equipment controller.
The calculation of the link margin is started.

The label of the Start button changes to Abort, whose choice stops the operation.
The Current Ptx Set area indicates, step by step, the lowering of the transmission level.
For the 1+1 systems, at the end of the calculation of the first link (Tx in service/Rx in
service), the message Step 1 of 4 Finished. Next step: Tx.. Rx Will you continue? is
displayed. Press the push-button:
No, if you wish to stop the procedure
Yes, if you wish to continue the calculation of the link (the switch of the
transmitter is forced and the receiver is maintained).
The message Step 1 of is displayed again at the end of the second part of the
link calculation, press Yes to continue and so on until the complete end of the
operation.
The message:
Procedure Finished, indicates that the operation is ended and it has been
executed with success.
Warning. Checked Fade Margin is lower than calculated one, indicates that the
calculated value of Fade Margin is lower than the expected one. For the 1+1
systems, the displaying of this message does not allow the execution of other link
combinations.
5. The power levels and the possible alarms, detected during the calculation of the link margin,
are stored to a file. To display them, press the View Log File push-button.
The file (FadeMarginLogFile.txt) is opened by means of the default Windows editing program,
e.g. Notepad.
Warning. On the next activation of the calculation of the link margin (selection of the Start
push-button), the data will be written to the FadeMarginLogFile.txt file, overwriting the
previous data. If you wish to store the results of each link calculation, it is necessary to save
the file using the name and the wished path using the commands of the editing program.
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In order to insert the remote equipment into the list, refer to the Subnetwork Configuration
Wizard paragraph of the SCT/LMT manual/help-on-line.
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For example in LER (Link Engineering Report).
To verify the values of the Ptx parameters stored in the equipment controller
and used for the calculation of the Fade Margin
1. From the options list, select the Maintenance Fade Margin item.
The Fade Margin window opens.
2. Press the View Table File push-button.
The file (ThrsholdTableLofFile.txt) is opened by the default Windows editing program, for
example Notepad, where the parameters stored in the controller of the local equipment are
saved.
3.8
User input
At the choice of User Input option, the program displays the following options:
Local User Input. This options allows verifying and modifying the configuration parameters
of the user input owned by the local equipment 5.
Remote User Input. This options allows verifying and modifying the configuration
parameters of the user input owned by the remote equipment 6.
3.8.1
User Input - Local User Input
Equipment status
User profile
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Connected/Monitor
Connected/Login
At the choice of this option, the program displays the list of the user inputs available for the local
The wording local user input identifies a signal that enters into the local equipment from the user
connector and its open close status (programmable) is reported as alarm or status signal.
By means of the push-buttons present into the Local User Input window, it is possible:
to change the name of the local user input
to change the rest condition of every local user input
to enable/disable the memorization/forwarding of the alarm relevant to every local user input
To disable a user input means that at the activation of the relevant alarm, the alarm itself is
not recorded into the equipment controller and then it is not communicated to the SCT/LMT
program 23: as if it has never occurred.
On the contrary, to enable a user input means that the detection of the relevant alarm is
recorded into the equipment controller and, if it is communicated to the management
program that displays it, into the current alarms and into the alarm history.
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to change the seriousness level coupled with each single local user input
And if it is present, to the Siae NMS5UX supervisory system.
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Figure 14
Notes of Figure 14
(1)
The colour and the wording inside the box point out the status of the local user input.
With details:
Colour
(2)
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Wording
Status
Green
No active
User input alarm not activated
Green
Active
User input status signal activated
Blue
Active
User input alarm activated and with Warning seriousness level
Yellow
Active
User input alarm activated and with Minor seriousness level
Orange
Active
User input alarm activated and with Major seriousness level
Red
Active
User input alarm activated and with Critical seriousness level
The wording:
Normally Open, points out that the user input is considered active when its terminal is
referred to ground.
Normally Close, points out that the user input is considered active when its terminal is
open.
To change the name of an local user input

Warning. It is possible to change the characteristic of one signal at a time.
1. From the options list, select the User Input Local User Input item
It is displayed the Local User Input window (refer to Figure 14).
2. Select the line relevant to the desired user input.
3. Choose the Properties push-button or click twice quickly on the record.
It is displayed the User Input Properties dialogue window.
4. Type into the Input Label text box, an alphanumeric string with a minimum of 1 and a
maximum of 31 characters.
The choice of the Refresh push-button gets again the values currently valid for the selected
user input.
5. Choose Apply and then confirm.
The changements are displayed into the Local User Input window.
To change the rest condition of an local user input

4. Into the Input Operation area, select the following option push-button:
Normally Open, the user input will be considered active (creation of the alarm event)
when its terminal is referred to ground.
Normally Close, the user input will be considered active (creation of the alarm event)
when its terminal is open.
user input.
To enable/disable the memorization/forwarding of the alarm and to define the

seriousness level of an local user input
4. Into the Severity area, select the following option push-button:
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Disable, the system will disable the memorization/forwarding of the alarm created by the
activation of the user input.
Status, the system:
will enable the memorization/forwarding of the alarm created at the activation of

the user input.
will couple, with the input signal to the user input, a seriousness level equivalent to
a status signal.
Warning, the system:

the user input.
an alarm with Warning level.
Minor, the system:

the user input.
an alarm with Minor level.
Major, the system:

the user input.
an alarm with Major level.
Critical, the system:

the user input.
an alarm with Critical level.
user input.
3.8.2
User Input - Remote User Input
Equipment status
User profile
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Connected/Monitor
Connected/Login
At the choice of this option, the program displays the list of the user inputs available for the remote
The term remote user input identifies a signal in input to the remote equipment, through the user
connector and that is returned in output from the local equipment through relays contacts (user
output) or user connectors.
By means of the push-buttons present into the Remote User Input window, it is possible:
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to change the name of the remote user input
to enable/disable the memorization/forwarding of the alarm relevant to every remote user

input
To disable a user input means that at the activation of the relevant alarm, the alarm itself is
not recorded into the equipment controller and then it is not communicated to the SCT/LMT
program 23: as if it has never occurred.
On the contrary, to enable a user input means that the detection of the relevant alarm is
recorded into the equipment controller and, if it is communicated to the management
program that displays it, into the current alarms and into the alarm history.
to change the seriousness level coupled with each single remote user input
Warning. It is not possible to modify the rest condition of one remote user input. The rest condition
is set only locally.
Figure 15
Notes of Figure 15
(1)
The colour and the wording inside the box point out the status of the remote user input.
With details:
Colour
Wording
Status
Green
No active
User input alarm not activated
Green
Active
User input status signal activated
Blue
Active
User input alarm activated and with Warning seriousness level
Yellow
Active
User input alarm activated and with Minor seriousness level
Orange
Active
User input alarm activated and with Major seriousness level
Red
Active
User input alarm activated and with Critical seriousness level
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(2)
The wording:
Normally Open, points out that the user input is considered active when its terminal is
referred to ground.
Normally Close, points out that the user input is considered active when its terminal is
open.
To change the name of an remote user input

1. From the options list, select the User Input Remote User Input item.
It is displayed the Remote User Input window (refer to Figure 15).
4. Type into the Input Label text box, an alphanumeric string with a minimum of 1 and a
maximum of 31 characters.
user input.
The changements are displayed into the Remote User Input window.
To enable/disable the memorization/forwarding of the alarm and to define the

seriousness level of an remote user input
1. From the options list, select the User Input Remote User Input item.
It is displayed the Remote User Input window (refer to Figure 15).
4. Into the Severity area, select the following option push-button:
Disable, the system will disable the memorization/forwarding of the alarm created by the
activation of the user input.
Status, the system:

the user input.
a status signal.
Warning, the system:

the user input.
an alarm with Warning level.
Minor, the system:
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the user input.
an alarm with Minor level.
Major, the system:

the user input.
an alarm with Major level.
Critical, the system:

the user input.
an alarm with Critical level.
user input.
The changements are displayed into the Remote User Input window.
3.9
User output
Equipment status
User profile
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Reading:
Reading/Writing:
Connected/Monitor
Connected/Login
At the choice of this option, the program displays the list of the user outputs available for the
equipment as shown in Figure 16.
The user output wording identifies a signal that the equipment makes available on rack as relay
contact.
By means of the push-buttons present into the User Output window, it is possible:
to change the name of each user output
to change the functioning mode of the relay contacts of each user output
to couple to each user output one of the following signals:
group of alarms, which the same severity level has been assigned to, or group of alarms
of local or remote (IDU/ODU) equipment.
user input (local and/or remote).
enabling to force the activation of the relay contacts by operator.
to force the activation of the relay contacts relevant to a user output (if it has been previously
enabled)
to remove the force activation of the relay contacts relevant to a user output.
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Figure 16
Notes of Figure 16
(1)
(2)
The colour/wording inside the box point out the status of the user output. With details:
Colour
Wording
Status
Green
No active
User output not activated
Red
Active
User output activated (relay contacts activated)
The wording:
Sev:<seriousness level>, points out that the group of alarms with the pointed out
seriousness level (Warning, Minor, Major, Critical) has been coupled with the UO.
This means that when it is activated an alarm with the pointed out seriousness level,
the alarm presence will be signalled outside by means of the activation of the user
output.
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R.E.:, points out that a group of alarms related to the base band of the local
remote 6 equipment is associated to UO. In detail, the wording:
or
R.E.: Local Lim, points out the group of alarms related to LIM (Line Interface
Module) section of the local equipment.
R.E.: Local Lim Main, points out the group of alarms related to LIM main section of
the local equipment 24.
R.E.: Local Lim Reserve, points out the group of alarms related to LIM reserve
section of the local equipment 24.
Value valid only for the equipment in 1+1 Full-Duplicated configuration.
R.E.: Remote Lim, points out the group of alarms related to LIM section of the
remote equipment.
R.E.: Remote Lim Main, points out the group of alarms related to LIM main section
of the remote equipment 24.
R.E.: Remote Lim Reserve, points out the group of alarms related to LIM reserve
section of the remote equipment 24.
This means that, when an alarm of the pointed group becomes active, the presence of
the alarm will be signalled to outside by means of the activation of the user output.
R.B.:, points out that a group of alarms related to the radio section of the local
remote 6 equipment is assigned to UO . In detail, the wording:
or
R.B.: Local ODU, points out the group of alarms related to ODU (OutDoor Unit)
section of the local equipment.
R.B.: Local ODU (Branch 1), points out the group of alarms related to branch 1 of
the ODU section of the local equipment 25.
R.B.: Local ODU (Branch 2), points out the group of alarms related to branch 2 of
the ODU section of the local equipment 25.
R.B.: Remote ODU, points out the group of alarms related to ODU section of the
remote equipment.
R.B.: Remote ODU (Branch 1), points out the group of alarms related to branch 1
of the ODU section of the remote equipment 25.
R.B.: Remote ODU (Branch 2), points out the group of alarms related to branch 2
of the ODU section of the remote equipment 25.
R.B.: Local RIM, points out the group of alarms related to RIM (Radio Interface
Module) section of the local equipment.
R.B.: Local RIM (Branch 1), points out the group of alarms related to branch 1 of
the RIM section of the local equipment 25.
R.B.: Local RIM (Branch 2), points out the group of alarms related to branch 2 of
the RIM section of the local equipment 25.
R.B.: Remote RIM, points out the group of alarms related to RIM section of the
remote equipment.
R.B.: Remote RIM (Branch 1), points out the group of alarms related to branch 1 of
the RIM section of the remote equipment 25.
R.B.: Remote RIM (Branch 2), points out the group of alarms related to branch 2 of
the RIM section of the remote equipment 25.
This means that, when an alarm of the pointed group becomes active, the presence of
the alarm will be signalled to outside by means of the activation of the user output
UI: <user input name>, it points out that the pointed out user input is coupled with
the user output.
This means that when it is activated the alarm of the selected user input, the alarm
presence will be signalled outside by means of the activation of the user output.
Warning. The names of the user inputs can be different from the ones pointed out into
the Figure because it is possible to change their name.
(3)
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Forced by Operator, points out a double condition. If at the selection of the user
output, the label of the R.H. push-button is:
Force, it means that the UO is enabled to force the activation by operator.
Unforce, it means that the UO is activated after the forcing by operator.
The wording:
Open, points out that with absence of signal (alarm or user input or manual forcing),
the relays contacts are closed (rest condition), with presence of signal the contacts are
open.
Close, points out that with absence of signal (alarm or user input or manual forcing),
the relays contacts are open (rest condition), with presence of signal the contacts are
closed.
Value valid only for the equipment in 1+1 configuration.
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To change the name of an user output

Warning. It is possible to change the characteristics of a user output at a time.
1. From the options list, select the User Output item.
It is displayed the User Output window (refer to Figure 16).
2. Select the line relevant to the desired user output.
It is displayed the User Output Properties dialogue window.
4. Type into the User Output Label text box, an alphanumeric string with minimum 1 and
maximum 31 characters.
user output.
The changements are displayed into the User Output window.
To change the functioning mode of the relay contacts of an user output

4. Into the Output Active State area, select the option push-button:
Open, points out that with absence of signal (alarm or user input or manual forcing),
the relays contacts are closed (rest condition), with presence of signal the contacts are
open.
Close, points out that with absence of signal (alarm or user input or manual forcing),
the relays contacts are open (rest condition), with presence of signal the contacts are
closed.
user output.
To change the signal coupled to the user output

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4. Into the Linked to area, select the option push-button:
Alarm Summary, to associate the group of alarms, which a specific severity level 26
corresponds to, to the user output or the group of alarms of the local or remote
(IDU/ODU) equipment.
To set the parameter, open the cascade menu and select the severity level or the wished
group of alarms. In detail, the wording:
ALARM SYNTHESIS: Warning, points out the group of alarms, which the Warning
severity corresponds to.
ALARM SYNTHESIS: Minor, points out the group of alarms, which the Minor
ALARM SYNTHESIS: Major, points out the group of alarms, which the Major
ALARM SYNTHESIS: Critical, points out the group of alarms, which the Critical
RADIO EQUIPMENT: Local Lim, points out the group of alarms related to LIM
(Line Interface Module) section of the local equipment 5.
For the equipment in 1+0 and 1+1 configuration, the RADIO EQUIPMENT: Local
Lim option is present. For the equipment in 1+1 Full-Duplicated configuration, the
RADIO EQUIPMENT: Local Lim Main and RADIO EQUIPMENT: Local Lim Reserve
options are present. The first one allows associating the alarms related to the main
LIM section to UO, the second one those related to the LIM secondary section.
RADIO EQUIPMENT: Remote Lim, points out the group of alarms related to LIM
For the equipment in 1+0 and 1+1 configuration, the RADIO EQUIPMENT: Remote
Lim option is present. For the equipment in 1+1 Full-Duplicated configuration, the
RADIO EQUIPMENT: Remote Lim Main and RADIO EQUIPMENT: Remote Lim
Reserve options are present. The first one allows associating the alarms related to
the main LIM section to UO, the second one those related to the LIM secondary
section.
RADIO BRANCH: Local ODU, points out the group of alarms related to ODU
(OutDoor Unit) section of the local equipment 5.
For the equipment in 1+0 configuration, the RADIO BRANCH: Local ODU option is
present. For the equipment in 1+1 (HSBY and Freq. Div.) configuration, the RADIO
BRANCH: Local ODU (Branch1) and RADIO BRANCH: Local ODU (Branch 2) options
are present. The first allows associating the alarms related to branch 1 of the ODU
section to UO, the second those related to branch 2.
RADIO BRANCH: Remote ODU, points out the group of alarms related to the ODU
For the equipment in 1+0 configuration, the RADIO BRANCH: Remote ODU. option
is present. For the equipment in 1+1 (HSBY and Freq. Div.) configuration, the
RADIO BRANCH: Remote ODU (Branch1) and RADIO BRANCH: Remote ODU
(Branch 2) options are present. The first allows associating the alarms related to
branch 1 of the ODU section to UO, the second those related to branch 2.
RADIO BRANCH: Local RIM, points out the group of alarms related to the RIM
(Radio Interface Module) section of the local equipment 5.
For the equipment in 1+0 configuration, the RADIO BRANCH: Local ODU. option is
present. For the equipment in 1+1 (HSBY and Freq. Div.) configuration, the RADIO
BRANCH: Local ODU (Branch1) and RADIO BRANCH: Local ODU (Branch 2) options
are present. The first allows associating the alarms related to branch 1 of the RIM
section to UO, the second those related to branch 2.
RADIO BRANCH: Remote RIM, points out the group of alarms related to the RIM
For the equipment in 1+0 configuration, the RADIO BRANCH: Remote RIM. option
is present. For the equipment in 1+1 (HSBY and Freq. Div.) configuration, the
RADIO BRANCH: Remote RIM (Branch1) and RADIO BRANCH: Remote RIM (Branch
2) options are present. The first allows associating the alarms related to branch 1
of the RIM section to UO, the second those related to branch 2.
User Input, to couple to the user output a specific user input.

To set the parameter, open the pop-up menu and select the desired user input.
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Warning. It is not possible to couple to an user output the status signals of the equipment.
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Forced by Operator, to enable the user output for the use of the Force command.
Warning. It is possible to couple only one signal to each single user output. But it is
possible to couple the same signal to some different user outputs (alarm or user input).
user output.
To force the user output activation

Warning. The user output has to be enabled for the forcing by operator (wording Forced by
Operator into the Linked To column - UO status box green, wording No active see Figure
16).
If it is not enabled, it is necessary to enable it.
3. Choose the Force push-button.
The push-button is replaced by the Unforce push-button.
Warning. The user input will remain activated until the removal of the forcing.
To remove the forcing of the user output

2. Select the line relevant to the desired user output (wording Forced by Operator into the
Linked To column - UO status box red, wording Active see Figure 16).
3. Choose the Unforce push-button.
The push-button is replaced by the Force push-button.
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4.
ALARMS LIST
In the following it points out the list of the alarms relevant to the PDH-AL radio equipment.
The alarms are not listed in alphabetical order but they are grouped according to the corresponding
parts of the equipment.
With details:
Equipment alarms
Common alarms
LIM alarms
P.M. G.828 alarms
P.M. Rx Power alarms
P.M. Tx Power alarms
Port Service alarms
RIM alarms
RT alarms
Unit alarms
User Input alarms
For each alarm, the wording in the Message column of the SCT/LMT window and the wording present
in the Alarm Severity Configuration 27 window are displayed.
Some alarms have some wordings with italic characters between the symbols < >. Into the alarm,
that is pointed out into the SCT/LMT window, such wordings point out a variable.
The symbol - means that the alarm is not meaningful for the Alarm Severity Configuration window.
Alarms displayed in the Message column of the Subnetwork

Craft Terminal or Link Manager Terminal window
Alarms present in the Alarm

Severity Configuration window
Equipment
Equip Alarm Synthesis Critical
Equip Alarm Synthesis Major
Equip Alarm Synthesis Minor
Equip Alarm Synthesis Warning
Equip Manual Operation
BASEBAND-1 Active Status
BASEBAND-2 Active Status
Common
REMOTE LIM RESERVE Alarm Synthesis
REMOTE LIM MAIN Alarm Synthesis
REMOTE EQUIPMENT CONTROLLER Alarm
Link Id. Alarm
Link Telemetry Fail Alarm
Communication Radio EOC Data Link Alarm
PRBS Fail Alarm
Communication 2Mb/s EOC Data Link Alarm
RADIO SWITCH Reserve Radio Branch Selected in Revertive Mode
2Mb/s G.704 (Trib.: <tributary number>) Line side AIS Alarm
2Mb/s G.704 (Trib.: <tributary number>) Line side Fail Alarm
2Mb/s G.704 (Trib.: <tributary number>) Radio side AIS Alarm
radioEquipmentRemoteLimAlarmSynthesis
radioEquipmentRemoteLimAlarmSynthesis
radioEquipmentRemoteEquipmentControllerAlar
m
radioEquipmentLinkIdAlarm
radioEquipmentLinkTelemetryFailAlarm
radioEquipmentEOCRadioLinkAlarm
radioEquipmentPrbsFailAlarm
radioEquipment2MbEocLinkAlarm
radioEquipmentRevertiveAlarm
radioEquipment2MbG.704LineAisAlarm
radioEquipment2MbG.704LineFailAlarm
radioEquipment2MbG.704RadioAisAlarm
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For the description of the SCT/LMT and Alarm Severity Configuration windows, refer to the
SCT/LMT help-on-line.
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2Mb/s G.704 (Trib.: <tributary number>) Radio side Fail Alarm

radioEquipment2MbG.704RadioFailAlarm
Transmitter Switch on Remote Terminal BER
radioEquipmentTxFailCheckAlarm
LIM
LOCAL LIM RESERVE Alarm Synthesis
radioEquipmentLocalLimAlarmSynthesis
LOCAL LIM MAIN Alarm Synthesis

radioEquipmentLocalLimAlarmSynthesis
LIM Demultiplexer Fail Alarm
radioEquipmentDemultiplexerFailAlarm
LIM Multiplexer Fail Alarm
radioEquipmentMultiplexerFailAlarm
LIM Ais Alarm
radioEquipmentAisAlarm
LIM - <LIM number> Tributary - <tributary number> Signal loss ppiLosAlarm
Alarm
LIM Branch - <branch number> Modulator Fail Alarm
radioBranchModulatorFailAlarm
LIM Branch - <branch number> Demodulator Fail Alarm
radioBranchDemodulatorFailAlarm
LIM Branch - <branch number> Base Band LBER Alarm
radioBranchBaseBandLberAlarm
LIM Branch - <branch number> Base Band HBER Alarm
radioBranchBaseBandHberAlarm
LIM Branch - <branch number> Base Band Rx Alarm
radioBranchBaseBandRxAlarm
LIM Branch - <branch number> Base Band Ewl Alarm
radioBranchBaseBandEwl
P.M. G.828
P.M. G.828 - <branch number> 15Mcounter ES
Alarm
P.M. G.828 - <branch number> 15Mcounter SES
Alarm
P.M. G.828 - <branch number> 24Hcounter ES
Alarm
P.M. G.828 - <branch number> 24Hcounter SES
Alarm
P.M. G.828 - <branch number> UAS Alarm
P.M. G.828 - <branch number> 15Mcounter SEP
Alarm
P.M. G.828 - <branch number> 24Hcounter SEP
Alarm
threshold cross pmG826TpClass15MEsAlarm

threshold cross pmG826TpClass15MSesAlarm
threshold cross pmG826TpClass24HEsAlarm
threshold cross pmG826TpClass24HSesAlarm
pmG826TpClassUASAlarm
threshold cross pmG826TpClass15MSepAlarm
threshold cross pmG826TpClass24HSepAlarm
P.M. Rx Power
P.M. RT - <branch
cross Alarm
P.M. RT - <branch
cross Alarm
P.M. RT - <branch
cross Alarm
P.M. RT - <branch
cross Alarm
P.M. RT - <branch
cross Alarm
P.M. RT - <branch
cross Alarm
P.M. RT - <branch
cross Alarm
P.M. RT - <branch
cross Alarm
number> RxPower 15Mcounter Rlts1 threshold pmRxPwrTpClass15MRltsAlarm

number> RxPower 24Hcounter Rlts1 threshold pmRxPwrTpClass24HRltsAlarm
P.M. Tx Power
P.M. RT - <branch
cross Alarm
P.M. RT - <branch
cross Alarm
P.M. RT - <branch
cross Alarm
P.M. RT - <branch
cross Alarm
P.M. RT - <branch
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number> TxPower 15Mcounter Tlts1 threshold pmTxPwrTpClass15MTltsAlarm

number> TxPower 24Hcounter Tlts1 threshold pmTxPwrTpClass24HTltsAlarm

cross Alarm
P.M. RT - <branch number> TxPower 24Hcounter Tlts2 threshold
cross Alarm
cross Alarm
cross Alarm

pmTxPwrTpClass24HTltsAlarm
Port Service
BASE BAND Port Service <service channel type> Loss of Signal portServiceLosAlarm
Alarm
BASE BAND Port Service <service channel type> Loss of Internal portServiceInternalLosAlarm
Signal Alarm
RIM
BRANCH
Branch Branch Branch BRANCH
BRANCH
- <branch number> RIM Power Supply Alarm

<branch number> IDU-ODU Cable Open Alarm
<branch number> IDU-ODU Cable Short Alarm
<branch number> IDU-ODU Communication fail Alarm
- <branch number> RIM Local Rim Alarm Synthesis
- <branch number> RIM Remote Rim Alarm Synthesis
radioBranchRimPsuFailAlarm
radioBranchCableOpenAlarm
radioBranchCableShortAlarm
radioBranchIduOduCommunicationAlarm
radioBranchLocalRimAlarmSynthesis
radioBranchRemoteRimAlarmSynthesis
- <branch number> RT Transceiver Power Supply Alarm

- <branch number> RT Rx Power Low Alarm
- <branch number> RT Tx Power Low Alarm
- <branch number> RT Rt Vco Fail Alarm
- <branch number> RT Rt If Fail Alarm
- <branch number> RT Local Odu Alarm Synthesis
- <branch number> RT Remote Odu Alarm Synthesis
<branch number> Rx Active Status
<branch number> Tx Active Status
<branch number> ODU-IDU Communication fail Alarm
<branch number> Prx change
<branch number> Ptx change
radioBranchRtPsuFailAlarm
radioBranchRxPowerLowAlarm
radioBranchTxPowerLowAlarm
radioBranchRtVcoFail
radioBranchRtIfFail
radioBranchLocalOduAlarmSynthesis
radioBranchRemoteOduAlarmSynthesis
radioBranchRxActiveStatus
radioBranchTxActiveStatus
radioBranchRtOduIduCommAlarm
-
RT
BRANCH
BRANCH
BRANCH
BRANCH
BRANCH
BRANCH
BRANCH
Branch Branch Branch Branch Branch Unit
<unit name> Unit Fail Alarm
< unit name> Unit Missing Alarm
<unit name> Unit Not Responding Alarm
<unit name> Unit Hw Mismatch Alarm
<unit name> Unit Sw Mismatch Alarm
unitFailAlarm
unitMissingAlarm
unitNotRespondingAlarm
unitHwMismatchAlarm
unitSwMismatchAlarm
User Input
User Input - <UI number> <UI name> Alarm Status
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PDH - Access Link radio equipment supervision

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LOCAL CRAFT TERMINAL PDH-AL

Menu bar ................................................................................................................5

Equipment status bar ...............................................................................................5

Options area ...........................................................................................................7

Connection status boxes ...........................................................................................8

Base Band ............................................................................................................ 18

Service Channels ................................................................................................... 30

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4. ALARMS LIST ................................................................................................................61

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RADIO PDH-AL WINDOW

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The title bar points out:

the equipment type.

the MIB version 1.

[Monitor] points out that the equipment is in connected/monitor status.

The menu bar contains the:

Equipment status bar

MIB: Management Information Base.

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When the box:

Dwload is blue, it points out that the equipment software/firmware updating is on

When the box:

1+1 is green, points out that the equipment is in a protected configuration.

the input power (expressed by dBm) to the receiver (Rx...lines).

the output power (expressed by dBm) to the transmitter (Tx...lines).

Both the powers are measured at the antenna flange.

In the following order:

channel spacing (it is shown with a letter).

frequency, expressed by the channel number (it is shown with a number);

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Mbit, points out the transmit capacity (2x2Mbit, 4x2Mbit, ect).

QAM, points out the modulation type (4QAM or 16QAM).

green, points out that the equipment is in Full-Duplicated version

grey, points out that the equipment is not in Full-Duplicated version

The options area is subdivided in two parts.

It is possible to be connected to the ODU section using the measurement baggage.

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Choose the Apply push-button to make operating the executed changements.

Choose the ? push-button to access to contextual help pages.

Connection status boxes

) points out that the equipment is in connected/login or connected/monitor

In connected/login status it is possible to check and to change the parameters 4.

) points out that the equipment is in not connected status.

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Equipment View, shows the equipment front view.

The Equipment View option shows the equipment front view.

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Local Capacity & Modulation Scheme

Local Link ID (Local NE)

To change the equipment configuration

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Local Capacity & Modulation Scheme

To modify the capacity of the local equipment

To modify the modulation of the local equipment

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Local Link ID (Local NE)

To modify the identificative number of the connection to the local equipment