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1. 9 bg wg mrt EN 9 O 9 MEA A A da AA A aaa wea tae 9 System Requirements ia 9 DI e ED d 9 Y I Mc MEE dic E e 10 Checking Your Edge Package oua ed ala 10 OP Hat Wate sete o e 10 Optional Software Modules essen 11 Installing Hardware Modules esee 11 Communications Connections ccceeccecesecesecesteceeeeeeeeeesceceaeeneeeeeeesseees 12 Console Polo adsessor du cete uM bated bee eS cage MN eM oaa 13 10 100 LAN Ethernet Connection esee 13 Powering Up the Edge uu nere a a ede a a 13 Installing Edge Software minsi ss 14 Programming the BAGG io rece A 14 Bs iC p PER cC NC aac 14 Mam WATIOUM S Ada 15 Menus PR RE 15 SCOTS A eaae veu Ei aae eo pede e D Res deed 16 Information Se HOD nanc aed dec e obe E e e Pu desde 16 co M 16 Control Set Ergbles s i e ee Uere ed oth eed repa onde qs 17 Etsi et ecg acetals bsec c mr e c ces 18 E 18 Viewing Unit Information suiit illa 22 Unit Configuration Summary sse 23 Module COBfISgUratlOfi A eee poe epe tunes HIS ea as nes e eer E RR en 23 Module Configuration Summary sse 33 LEMPIRAS 33 Type Tab isa 34 40 400 00065 Rev E iii Timings e Mtis 36 Signaling Taboo dua A ES ade ia 38 Template Configuration Summary sse 39 CONDOS EIS dee siet oue en sedie asd edidi aa ie elut sabido i 40 ControlSet Type Piel ders oti ot ete b
2. A switchable attenuator used by a CSU to operate within optimum parameters with a repeater that is less than 3000 feet away Options for T1 E1 parameter configuration in the Edge configuration software Loop Start is a telephony term used to define a circuit that uses the presence of loop current off hook to indicate the start of a call from the CPE A PCM encoding algorithm where the analog voice signal is sampled 8 000 times per second with each sample being represented by an 8 bit value thus yielding a raw 64 Kbps transmission rate A sample consists of a sign bit at a 3 bit segment specifying a logarithmic range and a 4 bit step offset into the range The ability to access a networked Edge unit while it is in use This feature allows users to regain control of the Edge if the controlling PC loses its network connection Pulse Code Modulation A method by which an audio signal is represented as digital data Options for T1 E1 parameter configuration in the Edge software Plain Old Telephone Service the traditional voice service provided by phone companies A type of ISDN connection typically used for connecting a PBX to a CO A software module available for the TSP Edge Public Switched Telephone Network Signaling that uses bits known as A and B bits These bits are sent by each side of a T1 termination and are buried in the voice data of each voice channel in the T1 circuit Superframe A framing format that uses
3. Digital Service Level 0 The standard definition of a single channel at 64 Kbps using PCM Pulse Coded Modulation used in a T1 circuit Digital Service Level 1 A signal stream comprised of 24 channels and one framing bit running at 8 kHz per frame 193 bits X 8 000 1 544 000 bps the standard North American T1 rate Data Service Unit or Digital Service Unit CPE used to terminate T1 services at a customer site An interface circuit that uses two separate control leads for signaling the E lead and the M lead Signaling is performed using Battery and Ground in analog trunk circuits A digital connection like T1 uses the A amp B leads for control There are variations of E amp M circuits called Types such as Type I Type II etc A digital data stream defined as 30 independent channels processed simultaneously over two wire pairs at an aggregate speed of 2 048 000 bits per second Defined by CCITT ITU it consists of 30 voice channels one signaling channel and one framing channel Edge software options for specifying visual and or audible alerts for several error types encountered during Edge configuration and operation 40 400 00065 Rev E Edge Configuration Software Edge Control Set Edge Project Edge Slot Edge Template Edge Trace Edge Unit End to End Mode ESF Ethernet External Clock FAS Frame TSP Edge User s Manual This program allows the user to configure Edge units set up si
4. Figure 53 Figure 54 Figure 55 Figure 56 Figure 57 Figure 58 Figure 59 E1 PRI Card Mode Channels Tab esee 96 SCHDLEXdmple Steps o idet quest de edite hae ton ade ecd dee 97 Sept BIBIGGL ss dagaevu eot er qe dre rae eria Maver asi Aedes 99 Detecting DTMF Sequence 55s de se senses cassie voce onere s tn nane 106 Control Set Dialog Box with a Script Assigned ussse 110 Console Port Pinot ios ec ee cea bu tfe divi rbi ts 152 Serial cable RIT to RI T erren d E 152 Bernal Cable Ada pier suey isa 152 Network POFCPIISDUE ah e e eee ce ides etre e besote ee mares 153 Ethernet Cross Over Gables das A ies M auis qut 153 TIJBLModule Pm outs sue e c E oe eet erint ud 153 SD MPS ACNE ar ED EA LI red 154 8 Channel POTS FXO Module Pin out esee 154 POTS FXS Module Biti Ot en dere ties eta Otras 154 POTS XC al er so e a M UR ge LE 155 40 400 00065 Rev E IMPORTANT USER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this product basic safety precautions including the following should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons Read and understand all instructions Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply consult your dealer or local power company The product is designed for indo
5. Ground Start is a telephony term used to define a two wire circuit that uses a connection to Ground on the Ring lead to indicate the start of a call from the CPE Graphical Unit Interface A generic name for any computer interface that substitutes graphics for characters High Density Bipolar 3 A bipolar coding method that does not allow for more that 3 consecutive zeroes Signaling protocol on a T1 E1 channel Accomplished by a change in the A and B signaling bits used in Robbed bit signaling operation This setting is used when the TSP Edge acts as the PSTN and provides the clocking to the equipment under test When the Edge is set for Internal Clock the equipment under test should be set for External Clock The unique identifying number that a computer uses on the internet and the identifying number for a server on a network An IP address is a 32 binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information that is sent in packet across the Internet Integrated Services Digital Network A set of communications standards allowing a single wire to carry voice digital network services and video An EI signaling code recommendation of ITU T Interactive Voice Response 40 400 00065 Rev E LAN LBO Line Build out Line Coding Loop Start mu Law Override PCM PCM Coding POTS PRI PSTN Robbed Bit Signaling SF Subaddress TSP Edge User s Manual Local Area Network Line Build out
6. TSP Edge User s Manual a E TELTON E enhancing communications 40 400 00065 Rev E Note This manual covers Model TSP EDGE 01 hardware modules TSP DT1E1 01 TSP 8PFXO 01 TSP SPOTS 01 and software modules TSP PRI TSP 2PRI TSP ATS Copyright Notice Copyright O 2002 2004 Teltone Corporation All Rights Reserved Trademarks Teltone is a registered trademark of Teltone Corporation TSP is a trademark of Teltone Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Other company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Teltone Corporation Bothell Washington USA Customer Service 425 951 3388 Technical Support 425 951 3390 Fax 425 487 2288 Email info teltone com Website www teltone com ii 40 400 00065 Rev E Table of Contents TR 1 Standard Peadtur s ose eee do Cp wt e e a te 1 Typical ac A O A sens Ne re ER RC 2 End to End Calls uos tu e bts ads 2 Call Originate and Call Terminate sene 4 Bulk Call G neratlOls ee peer ei becuse ur hes Sense evade 5 Installation Tests 25 ect Na 5 Telephony Intetfaees uiis deett erm tet bet ite rie be da 5 Digital Interface Modules eei rad re ple miren lade dont 6 Analog Interface Modules a u eie m pee eee eyes NR DR PEE Die 7 Advanced Software Modules 5 ue eerte ette en tk tnn ar neant ds 8 DES PP RA PER 8 TSPS2PRI a a Ute arena eee gas ttes Seal dated eaten eaten
7. 12 frames See D4 Channel configuration option available for TI PRI or E1 PRI for an optional extension of the ISDN phone number 40 400 00065 Rev E 163 TSP Edge User s Manual Subnet Mask T1 Transmit Digits Upgrade Wink Start 164 A bit mask used to identify which bits in an IP address correspond to the network address and subnet portions of the address also known as address mask A digital data stream defined as 24 independent channels processed simultaneously over two wire pairs at an aggregate speed of 1 544 000 bits per second DTMF digits that the Edge sends digitally to provide routing information as in DNIS operation for the equipment under test Refers to adding software modules TSP PRI TSP 2PRI or TSP ATS to the Edge or to installing a more recent version of the Edge software Digital T1 E1 channel protocol that uses an off hook condition to indicate to the network that the CPE recognizes a connect signal from the network and is ready to receive address signals 40 400 00065 Rev E 4 4 Channel POTS Interface Module 8 8 8 Channel POTS FXO Interface Module 7 8 Channel POTS FXS Interface Module 7 A Advanced Test Scripting 97 Alarm Status 48 Alarms 115 Alerts 48 Analog Loop Start Call Originate and Call Terminate Block Diagram 4 Analog LS to Analog LS End to End 4 Analog LS to T1 E1 End to End 4 Audio Message 32 B Bulk Call Generation 5 C Call Originate A
8. 30 01 27 04 07 51 47 G 01 27 04 07 51 48 30 01 27 04 07 51 48 Units Example 2 1 01 Units Example 2 2 01 Units Example 2 1 01 Units Example 2 2 01 Units Example 2 1 01 Units Example 2 2 01 Units Example 2 2 01 Units Example 2 1 01 Units Example 2 2 01 Units Example 2 1 01 Units Example 2 2 01 Units Example 2 1 01 Units Example 2 2 01 Start Call Originate Start Call Originate Disconnect Disconnect Start Call Originate Start Call Originate Answer Answer Disconnect Disconnect Start Call Originate Start Call Originate Answer e 01 27 04 07 51 49 Units Example 2 1 01 Answer 3001 27 04 07 52 00 Units Example 2 2 01 Disconnect QG 01 27 04 07 52 01 Units Example 2 1 01 Disconnect m Select Event All gt ID All y Total Records 134 Selected Records 134 1 27 04 7 54 AM Z Figure 35 Events View on Event Log Enabling Auto Refresh initiates constant updates of the Event Log as changes occur Refresh is used when Auto Refresh is off which causes the log to update only when the Refresh button is clicked Clear is used to delete all information stored in both the Events and Calls log and starts the log with a clean slate Print allows printing of the current view of the log file Export allows saving the current view of the event log as a comma delimited text file The bottom of the screen has a Select section where filters can be used to display specific Events and or specific IDs
9. 41 TI PRI Card Mode PRI Tab Switch Type The options available are AT amp T 4ESS AT amp T SESS NT DMS 100 250 and US National ISDN These options cover the majority of the North American switch types Simulation This selection establishes the end the Edge simulates Select Network if the Edge simulates the central office Select CPE if the Edge simulates the Customer Premise Equipment 90 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Channels Tab Figure 42 shows the parameters on the Channels tab in the T1 PRI card mode For information about configuring the Phone Number Transmit Digits and Audio Message fields see Channels Tab on page 29 Unit Unit Example General Slot1 Slot2 slot Slot 4 Network Card Type Dual T1 E1 Card Made m 11 PRI Channels Channel Configuration unit Example 2 1 01 y E Wizard Unit Unit Example Slot2 Port1 Channel Phone Number Transmit Digits Subaddress Calling Number Type of Address Unknown Number y Numbering Plan Unknown Numbering Plan y Called Number Type of Address Unknown Number y Numbering Plan Unknown Numbering Plan y Audio Message NONE y Repeat Browse s DK Cancel Query CardT ypes Module Matrix Wizard Figure 42 TI PRI Card Mode Channels Tab Subaddress The Subaddress is an optional extension of the ISDN phone number available with Primary Rate ISDN Calling Number and Called Number The Cal
10. 50 N_CONN_AGKIN CONNACKINDIOATON sjwmew mor S2 N XMT ACKZN Transmit Data Acknowiedo A oar INDICATION si KAERTIN ALERTING INDICATION 55 N_PROG_IN PROGRESSINDICATION __ 56 N_CALL PRES IN CALLPRESENTINDIOMTON 730 N_INIFILE CLOSE issue close NI fle in E25 181 N CHECK INFILE CRG Check ORC of INI fe in E2 80 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual N STAT IN Causes o smr onoo emrowooe ISTAT_OFFHOOK stat oeron O Oo FATALERROR ramLeRRom SSS STARTALERT smmrmERT O STOP aer VstmERT O CAUSE ND O es CAUSE IND Cause DISPLAY INFO oepsmmwor SIGNALIND e SIENA IND Our PROGRESS ND Ses PROGRESS IND Cause FEATURE IND OOO es FEATURE IND Cause 10 LINE NOT ACTIVE mmoewenyade O m UNEACTVE Line current active ij TELREMOVED ret Remove NC DESTETE i4 UPDATE PCHAN Update PCHAN for acond i5 SPIDLERR ermemmur O o 1e NO CHAN ERR mocamemar 7 PACITY ND FeiyiEmdeao ij kony O SeeNOTFY NDCamel amp NoRa TIT 2 TELREMUNFO TE Removed momen iS 21 SOREEN UPDATE Update Screen aterpo 22 MISC INFO Miscellaneous information 2 SoNMs iowwsomxpuum m PPaCWE PPP Actives 25___ PPP_UPDATE PROF Upate me PPP Pone O 28
11. Before dial timer starts Note If Wait For Wink End timer expires before end of wink seen Edge releases seizure and goes to step 8 Delay before dial timer expires Edge starts dialing the Transmit Digits assigned to channel Unit screen Wait For Answer timer starts 5 Edge detects answer from equipment under test Call Duration timer starts Delay Before Message timer starts Note If Wait for Answer timer expires before the Edge detects answer from equipment under test the Edge will proceed to step 8 AUT V CC MEE Edge starts playing audio message 7 Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Far end Disconnect timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will disconnect first Far end disconnect timer expires Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If equipment under test goes back off hook before the Far End Disconnect timer expires the Edge goes back to looking for step 8 a i Edge ready to receive next call DTMF dialing uses the DTMF Transmit Length timing for both the on and off times 2 If no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 7 40 400 00065 Rev E 147 TSP Edge User s Manual T1 E1 Primary Rate CPE T1 E1 Primary Rate CPE Call Terminate 0 1 2 3 4 Delay Before Delay Before TSP Plays Disconnect Answer Message Audio To Start Of Message New Call Call Call Connected Cal
12. Disconnect In a script a Connect Channels command is issued to connect the transmitter of a channel to the receiver of its Route Channel and the receiver of the channel to the transmitter of its Route Channel Either channel may initiate the process to disconnect A channel issues a Stop Transmit command which will disconnect its transmitter from the receiver of its Route Channel The channel should then issue a Signal Route Channel command with message Disconnect to inform its Route Channel that it has disconnected The Route Channel should be monitoring for this message in its script and should then issue its own Stop Transmit command to disconnect its transmitter 40 400 00065 Rev E 109 TSP Edge User s Manual Assigning a Script to a Control Set 110 Although a script is created using ScriptBuilder it is invoked by assigning it to a control set in the Edge configuration software Figure 49 shows a Control Set dialog box with a script assigned E Control Set Scripting Sample User Script Dialed Start me Analog LS fe Lema pots dial ssc T1 wink orig with wave playb F Elapsed medals HIR E umienatdsals Ee Lt mura Figure 49 Control Set Dialog Box with a Script Assigned Three different User Script control set types are provided The User Script Dialed control set type is similar to the normal Dialed control set and allows for two templates and two scripts Channels are assigned in each
13. E1 channel types to be combined in the same control set Note When using the Dialed control set type the Templates used need to use the Dialed Default Timing Set on the Type tab This ensures proper operation when making a call Switch Emulation Control Set Switch emulation control sets act similar to a Dialed control set except that instead of looking at the digits that are dialed the channels to be connected are pre defined in the control set This connection is scripted and occurs automatically once a call is initiated by an off hook or a seizure Note Calls routings are static and are not routed by telephone number but by channel assignment in the Control Set For more information see Channel Assignments on page 43 Also call progress including dial tone and ringback is done by a scripted timing rather than action done by dialing a number Channel Bank Control Set Connects a T1 E1 channel to a POTS channel and passes the signaling straight through For Channel Bank operation an Analog Loop 40 400 00065 Rev E Al TSP Edge User s Manual Start channel can be connected to a T1 El FXO Loop Start channel or a T1 El Clear Channel Channel Bank Simulation For TI E1 FXO Loop Start to the Analog Loop Start the POTS channel connects with the TI E1 FXO Loop Start channel and will pass voice traffic This simulates a channel bank The T1 E1 Clear Channel to Analog Loop Start setup will allow a channel bank setup between a
14. Edge in real time over the network connection O Notes To download or stream audio files the Edge must have a network connection and a valid IP address programmed Streaming audio files to the Edge in real time may be affected by the number of channels playing audio simultaneously the speed of the PC streaming the audio and other network traffic 40 400 00065 Rev E 31 TSP Edge User s Manual Channel Configuration Wizard 32 If you click the Wizard button the Channel Configuration Wizard dialog box appears see Figure 21 Channel Configuration Wizard xj Starting Number Increment Phone Number 1800555 Slot Port Channe y PO Transmit Digits 1888555 Slot Port Channel Subaddress increment o Calling Number Type of Address n Number Numbering Plan n Numbering Plan Called Number Type of Address n Number Numbering Plan n Numbering Plan Audio Message NONE y Repeat Browse Dl Figure 21 Channel Configuration Wizard This dialog box can be used to automatically assign Phone Number Transmit Digits and Audio Message for all the channels on that card at once These fields are the same as the ones under Channel Configuration on the Slot tab for the Unit screen and can be configured either way For assigning Phone Number or Transmit Digits numbers are assigned using the value in the Starting Number field modified in one of two ways The Slot Port Channel opt
15. FXO Single T1 E1 1 0 16 8 Channel POTS FXO 8Channel POTS FXO DualT1 E1 1 4 0 4 Channel POTS FXS Single T1 E1 1 8 0 8 Channel POTS FXS Single T1 E1 1 8 8 8 Channel POTS FXS 8Channel POTS FXO Single T1 E1 4 Dual T1 E1 module may be used in these configurations but Port 1 will be disabled Use the Port 2 connection of the Dual T1 E1 module OK Cancel Figure 15 Module Matrix Wizard Selecting a module combination in the Valid Module Combination dialog box and then clicking OK sets all of the card types on the Unit screen For more information see Installing Hardware Modules on page 11 After configuring the card types click OK on the Unit screen Newer Software Versions 20 If the Edge software version on the PC is newer than the code in the unit a message is displayed Newer code is available for unit xxx Do you wish to download to your unit now Note You must have a network connection to the unit to download The Edge must have an Ethernet connection and an IP address assigned for the download to be successful Click No if this has not been done and follow the instructions in the next subsection Once the Edge is assigned an IP address download the newer version to the unit by clicking OK on the Unit screen or by selecting Initialize on the Units menu This can be done with either the Serial or Network Connection selected on the General tab of the Unit screen If it s indicated that the code in th
16. If equipment under test goes back off hook before the Far End Disconnect timer expires the Edge goes back to looking for step 6 8 Disconnect to start of new call timer expires Edge ready to receive next call 1 If Dial Tone is disabled in template proceed directly to step 2 2 If Ringback is disabled in template proceed directly to step 4 3 f no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 6 136 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual T1 E1 Ground Start FXS Call Originate 4 TSP Sends Delay Before TSP Plays Far End Disconnect Disconnect Ringing Message Audio guard time To Start Of Message New Call Call Call Connected Call Disconnect Setup A Wait For Answer timer starts Edge detects answer from equipment under test Call Duration timer starts Delay Before Message timer starts Note If Wait for Answer timer expires before the Edge detects answer from equipment under test the Edge will proceed to step 4 P lee sar ayg a Edge starts playing audio message 3 Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Far end Disconnect timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will send 850ms COD 4 Far end disconnect timer expires Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If equipment under test goes back off hook before the Far End Disconnect timer expires the Edge goes back to looking f
17. Line Coding Impedance PRI Parameters T1 Switch Type E1 Switch Type 122 Can be programmed and controlled via an RS 232 serial connection to a PC or an RJ45 Ethernet connection to a PC or a LAN TSP places calls to the device under test TSP receives calls from the device under test Calls placed through the TSP by one device to another Four call types are available Dialed for dynamic routing by assigning a telephone number to each channel Switch Emulation simulates call through the central office with any two channel protocols except Clear Channel Channel Bank for T1 E1 loop start foreign exchange channel to POTS channel Clear Channel for 64 Kbps data Up to 40 digits on all POTS and T1 E1 channels 8 kHz 8 bit mu law or a law encoded WAV files assigned to play after call is established for Call Originate and Call Terminate operation or from user scripts Messages that are less than 8 seconds in length with a total combined length of 24 seconds or less will be downloaded into the TSP and stored in non volatile memory If any messages are longer than 8 seconds or the combined length exceeds 24 seconds some messages will be streamed to the TSP in real time over the network connection Manual or timed Monitor and manual control of signaling state on channels Monitors the AB bit states for D4 and ABCD bit states for ESF on T1 and E1 channels The call tracing feature gives a step by step display of the call progr
18. POTS port and a T1 E1 clear channel This allows the Edge to connect to a T1 port on an SS7 system to provide voice traffic An external control is required to provide for SS7 signaling on the equipment under test when establishing a call In this configuration when the POTS phone goes off hook the audio path will be connected to the T1 channel When the POTS phone goes on hook the T1 channel will receive silence Since the T1 channel is clear channel there will be no signaling between the two channels Note Ringing to the POTS port is not available due to the absence of signaling in T1 Clear Channel operation DSO to DSO Control Set Connects two channels together with no signaling The DSO to DSO Control Set only allows the use of a template created for T1 E1 Clear Channel protocol This can be done on a Single T1 El by connecting a channel to another channel on the same T1 E1 or on the Dual T1 E1 module connecting a channel from the Port 1 T1 E1 to a channel on the Port 2 Note Fractional T1 and T1 data is not supported Data is only supported at the DSO 64K channel level to another 64K channel User Script Control Sets For information about User Script control sets see Advanced Test Scripting Software Module TSP ATS on page 97 Template Field 42 The Template list gives the choices of the templates that have been created which can be used for the Control Set Type chosen A new template can also be created from this sc
19. PRI Channels T1 Parameters Clock PCM Encoding Internal mulaw External C alaw 0133 ft OK Cancel Query CardT ypes Module Matrix Wizard Figure 40 TI PRI Card Mode TI Tab Clock The Clock needs to be set to where one end is providing timing normally the PSTN while the other end is deriving clock from it usually the CPE The Internal clock setting is used when the Edge acts as the PSTN and provides the clocking to the equipment under test External Clock is used when the Edge acts as the CPE and clocks from the equipment under test 1 e if the Edge is set for Internal clock the equipment under test should be set for External clock and vice versa 88 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Q Note If using only one port on a Dual T1 E1 that is configured for External Clock port 2 must be used and will derive its clock from the equipment under test If using both ports the device connected to Port 1 must use the same clocking reference as the device connected to port 2 Framing For Framing both ends need to match otherwise synchronization will not be achieved D4 is considered a legacy format while ESF extended superframe has more features available such as CRC 4 for detection of errors without interrupting the signal Line Coding For Line Coding AMI suffices if no DDS data exists on any of the T1 channels B8ZS is used when DDS data channels are present to com
20. This tab is used to select the type of connection that will be used to communicate to the Edge A Serial connection must be used initially since no IP address is assigned for a Network connection at this point Serial Connection The serial connection is mandatory for initial setup of the Edge It must be used to establish control of the unit and to set it up for network control Select the CommPort that will be used to control the unit When using a T1 E1 module in T1 PRI or E1 PRI mode a network connection must be used for programming and control a serial connection is not allowed This allows for enhanced messaging during PRI operation Query Card Types At this point the unit in the Edge configuration software can be configured to match the modules installed in the physical unit This can be done automatically by clicking the Query Card Types button at the bottom of the Unit screen A message is displayed stating This will set the current units card types to match those actually in the system Click OK to continue The Unit screen s slot information now reflects the physical modules in the unit Teltone recommends using the Query Card Types button for configuring the Edge But if the unit is not connected to the PC manual configuration can be done by selecting the Unit screen Slot tab that corresponds with the position of a module Then configure the Card Type by selecting the appropriate card type Later when you connect to the
21. UNE NOT READY Umemtraytreas J o a7 ime READY Line now ready fora m FWIC_CONN we SSS 29 CALLWASK catan asking O o CALLW_NOT _ CalWating nowy SoS 51 REMUSER SUS __ Remte user Suspen 52 REMUSER RES Remo user Resume 33 SEND COMPLETE End ofits for overlap sending 34 CONN ROV CONN received in response network side STATE 0 RCV STATUS w CS 0 received in N19 40 400 00065 Rev E 81 TSP Edge User s Manual Cause 82 DVERTNG NOT wmmpmay DVERTEDNOT Uwredmny O oS S REMUSER HOLD RemwwernHo REMUSER ENDHOLD Remoewershdg ECTAERT ecTmaemp ECT ACTIVE Era erv acre ay eramos On FTPTY_DEACTIVE _ 3Pty conference Of J S mew HOLD quewwenmw AN PCHAN NOTACTME Frame Relay POHAN Touw PCHANACTIVE Frame Relay PCHANAcive DiciNFO Frame Relay DLC cater ERR REPORT Frame Relay Frame Enor Detected LNKREADY Frame Relay Link Becomes Ready LINK_NOT_READY Frame Relay Link Becomes Not_Ready BIT RATE CHANGE Frame Relay Link Bit Rate Change si CAS R2 GROUP TO NE RECEIVED last CAS Group tone received CAS R2 GROUP Il T ONE RECEIVED last CAS Group Il tone received CAS R2 GROUP A T ONE RECEIVED last CAS Group A tone received CAS R2 GROUP B T ONE RECEIVED last CAS Group B tone received SIG CHAN
22. UT 156 CGITOSSBES 2 s ica ctaac ise E ou uco ouo eode oe eec LIA bed neat 158 Tile X eee ae ey dec boten dieci nn ae ea tit fecus ip dur Eae 165 40 400 00065 Rev E List of Figures Fig re l Edge PIOBU soi pe a RR ERREUR EDEN SEEN ta 1 Figure 2 Single T1 E1 End Edi AR 3 Figure 3 Dual TL DE UESd f0 Bd sete di 3 Figure 4 Analog LS to T1 E1 End to End eee 4 Figure 5 Analog LS to Analog LS End to End sess 4 Figure 6 Analog Loop Start Call Originate and Call Terminate 5 Figure 5 Bdee E 3 Figure 8 Dual TEL Module urinaria 6 Figure 9 8 Channel POTS FXS Modules ie entered i 7 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 S Channel POTS FXO Module diis dece rece RV edet ee conde 7 Serial and Ethernet Connections on the Edge Back Panel 13 Configuration Software New Project oooooconocccnccccnocconncconaconnconnnconncnnn 15 Mai WT OW aset reel be d spo daa 16 Unit SGEGCH A TN 18 Module Matrix Wizard sie cct e eoo te ae tme 20 TA Card Mode ET a vnc actae meret dt dup sere ll 24 El Card Mode El aburra laica 26 Fipure 18 POES EXS Catd TVs ciet ES 28 Figure 19 POTS FXO Card Type eo etr rete ls 29 Figure 20 Channel Ideutifieationm c eos geo aes eet oa t vta oma ct 30 Figure 21 Channel Configuration Wiz 32 Figure 22 Template Type Tabasco ehe sse eh elo wma bris RS 34 Figure 22 Tem
23. a customer site Also known as a DSU Data Service Unit and commonly called CSU DSU The least significant bit of the 24th frame used in ESF format only to send signaling information 40 400 00065 Rev E 159 TSP Edge User s Manual D4 DDE Delay Dial DID DNIS DSO DS1 DSU E amp M E1 Edge Alerts 160 A T1 framing type Also known as D4 framing A D4 frame is 193 data bits consisting of 192 data bits 8 bits per channel times 24 channels and a single framing bit D4 defines the 12 bit sequence sent as the 193rd bit in 12 consecutive frames This framing pattern is 100011011100 D4 framing also requires that the 8th bit of every byte of every frame be set to 1 This reduces the rate from 64 Kbps to 56 Kbps 7 bits frame X 8 000 frames second Dynamic Data Exchange A Microsoft messaging specification that allows compliant applications to update each other as data changes Signaling protocol on a T1 El channel Accomplished by a change in the A and B signaling bits used in Robbed bit signaling operation Direct Inward Dial A trunk circuit from the Central Office that supplies the last 2 3 or 4 digits of the dialed number to the terminating switch typically a PBX This feature allows callers outside a company to call an employee without going through an operator Dialed Number Identification Service A feature of 800 and 900 number service where the dialed number is sent to the called party
24. and El Card Mode on page 26 You can select an idle signaling state associated with a particular protocol or define the actual bit pattern directly Y Options T1 wink Start v fofofofo Figure 32 Setting the Default Idle State for Unassigned Channels 50 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual EXECUTING AND VIEWING SIMULATIONS Executing a Simulation Figure 33 shows a Control Set Enable button with the name Control Set Example P TSP EDGE Of x File View Units Templates Control Sets Tools Help Helal Sl Project screenshots tsp Eentral Sets Control Set Example Control Set Enables Options Parameter nn Yau y Control Set Example Units Control Set Type Originate 0 Units Example Start Type Manual E Templates Start Interval 0 Seconds Control Sets Stop Type Manual x Control Set Example Template Analog LS Analog Loop Start F CHANNEL STATUS CALLS CARE E Units Example 2 1 01 On Hook 0 8 Cha E Units Example 2 2 01 On Hook 0 8 Cha 4 b FT File C PROJECT SOURCE TSP data eots tsp loaded 1 27 04 11 16 AM A Figure 33 Control Set Information When expanding the display tree for Control Sets and highlighting the name of the Control Set a list of the Parameters and Values are displayed in the information section See Figure 33 The same can also be done for all the other components on the display tree A simul
25. call The Send Number DTMF command is used to send the Transmit Digits string programmed in the Unit screen of the configuration software a Digit String defined in the script or digit strings from a text file see the Request Number command Note In band DTMF signaling is different from common channel digital signaling used to establish PRI calls Establishing those calls requires the Set Line State command Send Tone 108 The Send Tone command allows a user to send standard call progress tones as well as user defined tones Up to 6 User Defined tones can be created and saved They can be in the form of Single or Dual tone Each tone can be continuous simple or complex cadence 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Stop Transmit The Stop Transmit will stop the sending of a wave file or tone from a channel or disconnect the transmitter of a channel from its Route Channel Establishing Audio Connections between Channels Before an audio connection can be established in a script channels must be identified as Route Channel pairs Route Channels may be established statically by programming the assignments within the control set control set type User Script Fixed Pairs or dynamically by dialing the phone number for any other channel in the control set control set type User Script Dialed Dynamically paired Route Channels remain paired until both channels use a Post Current State command to indicate a
26. channel The available options will based on the Protocol type chosen on the START command O Important The script only works with templates that match the Protocol type used in the script Post Current State The Post Current State command is used when the script is connecting channels within the Edge similar to Switch Emulation or Dialed Control Set Types The Post Current State command makes the current state of a channel available to other channels Other channels can query a line s state using the Route channel s line state changed option on the Wait for Event s command The system breaks out of the Wait for Event s command when it sees a change of line state The Wait for Event s command should be followed by an Zf command with the Route channel s line state changed option with the line state specified The line state options are RING OFFHOOK DISCONNECT ANSWERED IDLE and BUSY Signal Route Channel This command is used when the script is connecting channels within the Edge similar to Switch Emulation or Dialed Control Set Types The Signal Route Channel command is used to actively send a message to its specified Route Channel The Route Channel looks for this message with the Signal Message Detected option on the Wait for Event s command followed by an Jf command with Signal Message Detected and the specific message specified The messages options are RING OFFHOOK and DISCONNECT For examp
27. disconnect first Far end disconnect timer expires Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If equipment under test goes back off hook before the Far End Disconnect timer expires the Edge goes back to looking for step 8 Ce Edge ready to receive next call DTMF dialing uses the DTMF Transmit Length timing for both the on and off times 2 If no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 7 40 400 00065 Rev E 133 TSP Edge User s Manual T1 E1 Ground Start FXO T1 E1 Ground Start FXO Call Terminate 0 1 2 4 Delay Before Delay Before TSP Plays Far End Disconnect Disconnect Answer Message Audio guard time To Start Of Message New Call Call Call Connected Call Disconnect Setup unu Delay Before Answer timer starts 1 Delay Before answer timer expires Edge answers Call Duration timer starts Delay before Message timer starts m VLL Edge starts playing audio message 3 Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Far end Disconnect timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will send disconnect first Far end disconnect timer expires Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If equipment under test goes back off hook before the Far End Disconnect timer expires the Edge goes back to looking for step 3 5 Disconnect to start of new call timer expires Edge ready to r
28. fields on the template 40 400 00065 Rev E 39 TSP Edge User s Manual Control Sets A control set tells the Edge how to function Control sets are used to set up the type of test the Edge will perform assign the template s to be used the channels to be tested and the protocol used for the channels Certain tests can be set up to start and complete either manually or automatically Multiple control sets in a single Edge provide for greater flexibility To create a new control set select New on the Control Sets menu The New Control Set Name dialog box is displayed Enter a name and click OK The Control Set dialog box is displayed see Figure 25 Y Control Set Control Set Example S xj Start Control Set Type MI C Time Template y New Channel Protocol Manual Interval o Seconds Stop C Time 12 00 AM C Elapsed Time HH MM oo 00 C Number of Calls o zd zal Manual Assigned Channels Edit Channels EN Figure 25 Control Set Control Set Type Field The Control Set Type field is used to configure the mode the Edge will be in Note the Control Set Type defaults to Call Originate Call Originate Control Set Type The Call Originate Control Set is used when the Edge will generate calls to the device under test The Edge will place a call on each channel sending the Transmit Digits if defined and playing an audio file after the call is connected if an a
29. it according to the following subsections Single T1 E1 and Dual T1 E1 Card Types For T1 E1 modules the Card Mode field is displayed to the right of the Card Type field T1 is displayed by default Clicking the arrow displays the E1 T1 PRI and El PRI options Note T1 PRI and E1 PRI are available when optional software module s are purchased For more information see Primary Rate ISDN Software Modules TSP PRI and TSP 2PRI on page 87 When using two single T1 E1 modules both modules have to be configured for the same card mode and PCM encoding companding Therefore the selections for Card Mode and mu law or a law are disabled for one of the slots 40 400 00065 Rev E 23 TSP Edge User s Manual T1 Card Mode Figure 16 shows the parameters on the T1 tab in the T1 card mode Unit Unit Example Ex General Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot3 Slot 4 Network Card Type Dual T1 E1 v Card Mode ieee Ti Channels T1 Parameters Clock PCM Encoding C Internal murlaw External r Line Build out 0133 ft Unassigned Channel Idle State From Protocol ri Wink Start y 0000 ABED C User Defined 0 0 0 0 OK Cancel Query CardT ypes Module Matrix Wizard Figure 16 TI Card Mode TI Tab Clock The Clock needs to be set to where one end is providing timing normally the PSTN while the other end is deriving clock from it u
30. of the Edge system The Event filter allows viewing specific events or types of events The ID filter allows viewing of events for a specific unit or channel The Events view shows the date and time of the occurrence the ID of the specific unit or channel and what Event actually occurred 40 400 00065 Rev E 53 TSP Edge User s Manual 54 The Calls view only shows the calls that have taken place on the channels that have been running tests see Figure 36 This view shows the date time and ID plus the Time to Answer Call Duration and Disposition indicating if the call was answered or not OL x P Event Log gt Evento FEST aucRetesh __ Retesh Cea Per Em A No Answer 01 27 04 07 47 41 01 27 04 07 47 41 01 27 04 07 51 36 01 27 04 07 51 36 01 27 04 07 51 47 01 27 04 07 51 48 Units Example 2 1 01 00 00 00 Units Example 2 2 01 Units Example 2 2 01 Units Example 2 1 01 Units Example 2 2 01 Units Example 2 1 01 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 02 00 00 01 00 00 01 No Answer Answered Answered Answered Answered Answered No Answer Total Calls Figure 36 Calls View on Event Log When viewing Calls a Summary box displays the dispositions and total number of all calls on the channels selected in the Select field 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Diagnostics Selecting Diagnostics on the Tools menu opens the Diagnostics window and a Select Diagnostic Channels dialog box overlaid
31. sending an alarm condition it may be in a diagnostic mode Once the alarm condition has cleared the light on the module will turn green and the red button on the tree display will turn green If not try going to Units and choose Initialize for the Edge unit being configured Initialize resends the set parameters to the Edge which will reset the T1 E1 s On Dual T1 El if one of the T1 E1 s goes into or out of alarm the software has to reset both ports This means the T1 E1 cable should not be connected to or disconnected from a port on the Dual T1 E1 module while the other port on that module is in use Also if there is a loss of signal or the signal restores on one of the ports the second port will indicate an alarm while both ports are resetting Power LED does not light 1 Check Power connection 2 Check that power switch is in ON 1 position 40 400 00065 Rev E 115 TSP Edge User s Manual Problem Device connected to T1 E1 channel does not see calls generated by Edge Solution 1 Verify TI El is not in alarm 2 Verify that the channel is assigned to an appropriate control set and that the control set is enabled 3 Verify that the Channel Protocol for the template used in the control set matches the protocol expected by the device If the device is using an FXS or FXO protocol the Edge must be set to the opposite e g if device is Loop Start FXO the Edge must be Loop Start FXS 4 Verify the settings fo
32. the Edge detects answer from equipment under test the Edge will proceed to step 7 ibe Edge starts playing audio message Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Far end Disconnect timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will send 850ms COD 7 Far end disconnect timer expires Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If equipment under test goes back off hook before the Far End Disconnect timer expires the Edge goes back to looking for step 6 me Edge ready to receive next call DTMF dialing uses the DTMF Transmit Length timing for both the on and off times 2 If no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 6 40 400 00065 Rev E 145 TSP Edge User s Manual T1 E1 Wink Start T1 E1 Wink Start Call Terminate 0 1 2 4 5 6 T 8 9 Delay TSP Sends Delay Delay TSP Sends Delay TSP Plays Far End Disconnect Disconnect efore Win Wink Before Before Ringback Before Audio guard time To Start Of Answer Ringback Message Message New Call Call Setup Call Connected Call Disconnect i Delay Before Wink timer starts 1 Delay before Wink timer expires Edge begins wink Wink Length timer starts 2 Wink Length timer expires Edge ends wink Delay Before Answer timer starts 3 Delay Before Answer timer expires Edge Answers Delay Before Ringback timer starts 4 Delay Before Ringback timer expires Ringback sta
33. to download audio file 152 logCTLRCVOVERRUN Controller Receiver Overrun 153 logCTLTXOVERRUN Controller Transmitter Overrun 154 logReset Unit Reset 40 400 00065 Rev E T TSP Edge User s Manual Event Message Description Data1 155 logSlotUnsupported Card found in unsupported slot 156 logOVERRIDE Network Connection Override 157 logTSPInUse Unit Already Connected to another PC 158 logFILENOTFOUND File Not Found 159 logNeedsPRIKEY Unit requires License Code For PRI to operate 161 C_DIALED Dialed Number Called Calling called calling 162 C_DISCONNECT Disconnect 163 C_O _ STARTCALL Start Call Originate 164 C_INCOMINGCALL Incoming Call 165 C_BUSY Busy 166 C_INVALID Invalid Condition Dialed task control set with Dialtone Disabled 167 C O START EE Call From Channel ConnectChannel 168 C CONNECT Connect To Channel ConnectChannel 169 C DIAL TIMEOUT Dial Timeout 170 C_ ANSWER Answer 171 C_COD COD 172 C_AUDIO Audio File Playback Start 173 C_DIAL_NOMATCH No Match For Dialed Number 174 C_ALERTING Alerting Channel ConnectChannel 175 C WINK Wink 176 C NOWINK Wink Delay Dial Start Timeout 177 C_GLARE Wink Delay Dial End Timeout 178 C NOTIPGROUND No Tip Ground Detected 179 C NOACK No Acknowledge Detected 180 C_INCOMPATIBLE User Incompatibl
34. to 300 seconds in 5 millisecond increments All timings are reset to default settings by clicking the Defaults button see Figure 23 Template Template Example x Type Timings Signaling Originating Calls DTMF Transmit Length ms Delay Before Message j Call Duration Disable Timeout Defaults Far End Disconnect Time Disconnect to Start of New Call All timings in seconds unless otherwise noted OK Cancel Figure 23 Template Timings Tab 40 400 00065 Rev E 27 TSP Edge User s Manual Signaling Tab The Signaling tab is used to modify the T1 and El bit states for the selected signaling protocol see Figure 24 These are the A amp B bits for D4 a k a Superframe and the A B C amp D bits for ESF and El signaling This gives the Edge the flexibility to match the protocol of the equipment under test if using a different standard Framing the C and D Bits must be set to match the and B bits A D User Define Transmit Bits B C D Outbound Calls 04101010 Idle E E E E Seized B C D Inbound Calls 0401010 Idle E E E Wink E E I Answer Template Template Example i xi Type Timings Signaling Receive Bits o f Jo f Idle MIXX wink D TT TS Answer B C D Outbound Calls Set as default for T1 Wink Start Undo Changes Figure 24 Template Signaling Tab The first field is for using a
35. 00 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual LOADFILE Format LOADFILE filename Description Loads a project file Parameter filename Name of project file to load Filename must exist in the data subdirectory of the Edge configuration software or must contain the full path and must exist on the same PC as the Edge configuration software DDE Returns Item TSPData Working Command accepted loading project file Error Invalid parameter Complete File load complete TCP Returns Socket1 Same data as DDE link item TSPData Notes The working response is sent immediately after the command is received and before the file is loaded The complete is sent when the file load is completed If communicating via DDE and the Working response is received the user should repeat the DDE request until the Complete is received 40 400 00065 Rev E 69 TSP Edge User s Manual RUNTASK 70 Format RUNTASK taskname state Description Starts or stops a task control set Parameters taskname Name of task control set to start or stop state OorStop Disable task control set lorStart Enable task control set DDE Returns Item TSPData OK Command accepted Error Invalid parameter TCP Returns Socket1 Same data as DDE link item 7SPData 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual SETDIAGNOSTIC Format SETDIAGNOSTIC channelid state Description Places a channel into a diagnostic state Parameters channelid Name
36. AMI C mulaw External C CAS HDB3 alaw v CRC 4 r Unassigned Channel Idle State From Protocol ET ITU 0 421 1001 ABCD C User Defined o o 1 OK Cancel Query CardT ypes Module Matrix Wizard Figure 17 El Card Mode El Tab The Edge is capable of supporting up to 56 channels depending on configuration In the case where two Els are configured for the unit the last 4 channels of the second El do not support messages or call progress tones and may only be used in Call Originate and Call Terminate control sets Also if a Dual EI module and a POTS module are used the last 8 channels for 4 Channel POTS or the last 12 channels for 8 Channel POTS are unavailable on the second El Clock The Clock needs to be set to where one end is providing timing normally the PSTN while the other end is deriving clock from it usually the CPE The Internal clock setting is used when the Edge acts as the PSTN and provides the clocking to the equipment under test External Clock is used when the Edge acts as the CPE and clocks from the equipment under test 1 e if the Edge is set for Internal clock the equipment under test should be set for External clock and vice versa 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Q Note If using only one port on a Dual T1 E1 that is configured for External Clock port 2 must be used and will derive its clock from the equipment under test If u
37. Channel 2 Ring 8 Channel Only N C RJ 14 Jack OO R O NM gt Figure 58 POTS FXS Module Pin out 154 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Y Cable RJ14 RJ11 Jacks Channel 1 Channel 2 L 1 a E 4 Tip RJ 11 Jacks Ring RJ14 Plug 4 4 1 5 3 Ring 6 Figure 59 POTS Y Cable 40 400 00065 Rev E 155 TSP Edge User s Manual REFERENCES ANSI T1 403 1995 GR 30 CORE SR TSV 002275 Digital Channel Bank Requirements amp Objectives ITU Fascicle III 3 ITU Fascicle III 3 ETS 300 102 1 Al ETS 300 102 1 ETS 300 102 2 ETS 300 125 156 Network and Customer Installation Interfaces DS1 Metallic Interface ANSI Publication 1995 LSSGR Voiceband Data Transmission Interface Bellcore Publication Section 6 6 Issue 1 12 94 BOC Notes on LEC Network Bellcore Publication Issue 2 4 94 PUB 43801 11 82 Bell System Technical Reference MDP 326 140 Telcordia Technologies Recommendation G 703 General Aspects of Digital Transmission Systems Terminal Equipments Physical Electrical Characteristics of Hierarchical Digital Interfaces Recommendation G 704 General Aspects of Digital Transmission Systems Terminal Equipments Synchronous Frame Structures Used at Primary and Secondary Hierarchical Levels Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN User network Interface layer 3 Specifications for basic
38. Dialed Control Set type the time the Edge will wait for the first digit to be received from the equipment under test before timing out Inter digit Dial Timeout In a Dialed Control Set type the time the Edge will wait between digits being received from the equipment under test before determining that dialing has completed Delay Before Ringback In a Dialed Control set the delay from the dialing of the last digit of a valid Phone Number to when the Edge starts to send ringback In other control sets the delay from when the Edge terminates dial tone to when the Edge starts to send Ringback Ringback Length Length of time ringback tone will be played by the Edge to the equipment under test Applies only to a Call Terminate Control Set Delay Before Answer The delay before the Edge sends an off hook indication to the equipment under test 126 40 400 00065 Rev E DTMF Transmit Length Delay Before Message Call Duration Far End Disconnect Time 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual All Calls Length of DTMF digit and inter digit times when the Edge is dialing The delay before an audio file is played if one has been assigned to the channel Does not apply to End to End control sets Controls the length of the call before the Edge goes on hook Clicking the box adjacent to Disable Timeout will allow the call duration to be determined by when the Edge receives on hook from the equipment under test Only a
39. E TSP Edge User s Manual APPENDICES Call Timings and Process Flowcharts Call Timings Timings are used to control the intervals of all the different parts of the call process while the TSP Edge is originating or terminating calls The default times should be appropriate for most testing There are three sections on the Timings screen Timings in the Originating Calls section are used when the Edge is generating calls to the equipment under test Timings in the Terminating Calls section are used when the Edge is receiving incoming calls from the equipment under test Timings in the A Calls section apply to both incoming and outgoing calls Not all timings are used by each protocol or by each call type The Timings tab on the Templates screen in the Edge configuration software only displays the timings that are appropriate to the selected protocol For details on how the timings are applied see Call Process Flowcharts on page 128 The following describes each timing parameter Originating Calls Wait For Seize Time Edge waits to receive a seize acknowledge after Acknowledge sending a seizure Wait For Delay Dial Start Time Edge waits to receive the beginning of a Delay Dial signal after sending a seizure Wait For Wink Start Time Edge waits to receive the beginning of a Wink signal after sending a seizure Wait For Delay Dial End Time Edge waits to receive the end of a Delay Dial signal after receiving the beginni
40. Edge download the configuration by selecting Initialize on the Units menu When you click the Query Card Types button if the physical modules in the unit are installed incorrectly a message refers you to the Module Matrix Wizard for the proper setup The Module Matrix Wizard button on the Unit screen see Figure 14 can be used to select valid module installation configurations After clicking the Module Matrix Wizard button the Valid Module Combination dialog box is displayed as shown in Figure 15 40 400 00065 Rev E 19 TSP Edge User s Manual Yalid Module Combinations loj xj Select a valid module combination from the list below T1 E1 Ports POTS FXS Channels POTS FXO Channels 0 0 8 8 Channel POTS FXO 0 0 16 8 Channel POTS FXO 8 Channel POTS FxO 0 0 24 8 Channel POTS FXO 8Channel POTS FXO 8 Channel POTS FXO 0 4 0 4 Channel POTS FXS 0 4 8 4 Channel POTS FXS 8 Channel POTS FxO 0 8 0 8 Channel POTS FXS 0 8 0 4 Channel POTS FXS 4 Channel POTS FXS 0 8 8 8 Channel POTS FXS 8 Channel POTS FXO 0 8 16 8 Channel POTS FXS 8Channel POTS FXO 8 Channel POTS FXO 0 12 0 4Channel POTS FXS 8 Channel POTS FXS 0 16 0 8 Channel POTS FXS 8 Channel POTS FXS 0 16 8 8 Channel POTS FXS 8Channel POTS FXS 8 Channel POTS FXD 0 24 8 Channel POTS FXS 8ChannelPOTSFXS 8Channel POTS FXS 1 0 0 Single T1 E1 1 0 8 8 Channel POTS FXO Single T1 E1 1 0 16 8 Channel POTS FXO 8Channel POTS
41. Edge User s Manual A specialized trunk that routes between an originating switch and the switch with the CAMA system A CAMA trunk provides an answer state back to the originating office as an acknowledgement of receipt of the dialing information not as an indication of far end answer Channel Associated Signaling An El signaling option that is used for analog traffic and utilizes a common channel of the El to provide signaling A means of one way transmission Each TSP Edge module has a set number of logical channels for each port Each channel can be assigned a phone number digits to transmit T1 E1 only and an audio message A channel with no framing or control bits that supports a 64 Kbps connection with another channel Also known as a nailed up end to end digital connection Calling Line Identification Presentation A supplementary service that provides the calling party s number to the called party See Internal Clock and External Clock Central Office The location of the last major switching point in the PSN before the connection is made to the customer premise The process of compressing the amplitude range of a signal for economical transmission and then expanding it back to its original form at the receiving end Customer Premises Equipment Term used to describe telephony equipment that resides on the customer s premises An El error detection option Channel Service Unit CPE used to terminate T1 services at
42. Far end disconnect timer expires Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If equipment under test goes back off hook before the Far End Disconnect timer expires the Edge goes back to looking for step 5 7 Disconnect to start of new call timer expires Edge ready to receive next call 1 Tf Ringback is disabled in template proceed directly to step 3 f no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 5 142 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual T1 E1 Immediate Dial Call Originate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Delay Before TSP Wait For Delay Before TSP Plays Far End Disconnect Disconnect Dial Dials Answer Message Audio guard time To Start Of Message New Call Call Setup Call Connected Call Disconnect Delay Before dial timer starts Delay before dial timer expires Edge starts dialing the Transmit Digits assigned to channel Unit screen 2 Dialing ends Wait For Answer timer starts Edge detects answer from equipment under test Call Duration timer starts Delay Before Message timer starts Note If Wait for Answer timer expires before the Edge detects answer from equipment under test the Edge will proceed to step 6 ne Edge starts playing audio message 5 Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Far end Disconnect timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will disconnect first F
43. GNOSTIC test 2 1 01 1 The exact command format may vary depending upon the actual programming language used 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Commands GETMESSAGES Format GETMESSAGES mode Description Retrieves events and warning messages Parameter mode 0 Clears buffers 1 Retrieves messages DDE Returns Item TSPData OK Command accepted Error Invalid parameter Item TSPAlerts List of warning messages Messages delimited by cc 99 Item TSPEvents List of events Events delimited by linefeed TCP Returns Socketl OK Command accepted Error Invalid parameter Socket2 List of warning messages Messages delimited by ee 99 Socket3 List of events Events delimited by linefeed Notes When using the DDE link events and warning messages are buffered and sent when polled by the getmessages command The getmessages command is not required when using the TCP link Events and warning messages are sent on sockets 2 and 3 automatically when they occur and are not buffered 40 400 00065 Rev E 6l TSP Edge User s Manual GETSTATUS Format GETSTATUS Description Retrieves status items DDE Returns Item TSPData Returns a list containing one or more of the following as appropriate delimited with linefeeds FILE filename Filename is the name of the current project file UNIT unitname connectstatus Unitname name of an Edge unit defined in the current project file Connectstatus 0 if con
44. MODULES TSP PRI AND TSP 2PRI The Primary Rate ISDN software modules are purchased options that give the Edge the capability of simulating T1 PRI for North American switch types and El PRI for European EURO ISDN The Edge can be configured to simulate either the CPE or the Network for multiple Primary Rate ISDN switch platforms To enable either T1 or El Primary Rate ISDN capabilities within an Edge unit you must purchase the TSP PRI software module A fter installing the license code for the module the first time you configure the unit for PRI operation you are prompted to select whether to license the unit for T1 PRI operation or for El PRI operation To enable both T1 and El Primary Rate ISDN you must purchase both the TSP PRI and TSP 2PRI software modules When you install the license code for TSP 2PRI the primary rate not previously selected is enabled Important When using the T1 E1 module in PRI mode the network connection must be used for programming and control the serial connection is not allowed This allows for enhanced messaging during PRI operation 40 400 00065 Rev E 87 TSP Edge User s Manual T1 PRI North American Standards The Edge supports a bearer capability of Speech or 3 1 kHz Audio T1 Tab Figure 40 shows the parameters on the T1 tab in the T1 PRI card mode Unit Unit Example General Slot1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Network Card Type Dual T1 E1 Card Mode TER y T1
45. Manual T1 E1 Delay Dial Call Originate 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TSP Waits TSP Waits Delay Before TSP Wait For Delay Before TSP Plays Far End Disconnect Disconnect For For Dial Dials Answer Message Audio guard time To Start Of Startof End of Delay Message New Call Delay Dial Dial Signal Signal Call Setup Call Connected Call Disconnect Seizure from Edge Wait For Delay Dial Start timer starts 1 Delay Dial start from equipment under test Wait For Delay Dial End timer starts Note If Wait For Delay Dial Start timer expires before start of Delay Dial signal seen Edge releases seizure and goes to step 8 2 Delay Dial end from equipment under test Delay Before dial timer starts Note If Wait For Delay Dial End timer expires before end of Delay Dial signal seen Edge releases seizure and goes to step 8 Delay before dial timer expires Edge starts dialing the Transmit Digits assigned to channel Unit screen Wait For Answer timer starts 5 Edge detects answer from equipment under test Call Duration timer starts Delay Before Message timer starts Note If Wait for Answer timer expires before the Edge detects answer from equipment under test the Edge will proceed to step 8 a S Edge starts playing audio message 7 Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Far end Disconnect timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will
46. OTS FXO T1 E1 oO 41 ROT S F XS 2 POTS FXS POTS FXS 3 CT POTS FXS POTS FXS POTS FXS A 1 ROTS FXS T1 EA 2 pp ft 9 POTSFXS POTS FXS TIET 3 3 f POTSFXS POTS FXS POTS FXS T1 E1 1 1 3 J POTSFXS POTS FXO 1 2 J POTSFXS POTS FXO POTS FXO 2 1 J POTStXS POTS FXS POTS FXO 1 1 17 4 POTSFXS POTSFXO TU ET 1 T1 E1 2 T1 E1 Only the second port of a Dual T1 E1 module will be active if more than one POTS module is installed Port 1 of a Dual T1 E1 module will be disabled in these configurations A 4 Port POTS module may be used in place of an 8 Port POTS FXS module in these configurations The 4 Port POTS module must be installed to the left of any other module If using Single T1 E1 modules A Single T1 E1 module may be used in place of the Dual T1 E1 module in any of the above configurations Two Single T1 E1 modules may be used if no other modules are installed in the Edge The modules must be placed in slots 3 and 4 If using 4 Port POTS modules A 4 Port POTS module may be used in place of an 8 Port POTS FXS module in any configuration in which there are at MOST two modules The 4 Port POTS module must be installed to the left of any other module Two 4 Port POTS modules may be used only if no other modules are installed in the Edge The modules must be placed in slots 2 and 3 Communications Connections Confi
47. S module are used the last 8 channels for 4 Channel POTS or the last 12 channels for 8 Channel POTS are unavailable on the second El Clock The Clock needs to be set to where one end is providing timing normally the PSTN while the other end is deriving clock from it usually the CPE The Internal clock setting is used when the Edge acts as the PSTN and provides the clocking to the equipment under test External Clock is used when the Edge acts as the CPE and clocks from the equipment under test 1 e if the Edge is set for Internal clock the equipment under test should be set for External clock and vice versa 40 400 00065 Rev E 93 TSP Edge User s Manual 94 Note If using only one port on a Dual T1 E1 that is configured for External Clock port 2 must be used and will derive its clock from the equipment under test If using both ports the device connected to Port 1 must use the same clocking reference as the device connected to port 2 Signaling With Signaling both ends need to match otherwise synchronization will not be achieved CAS is considered a more common format for voice traffic while FAS is used for data traffic The CRC 4 option is used for error detection The Edge does not report CRC 4 information Line Coding For Line Coding AMI suffices if no DDS data exists on any of the El channels HDB3 is used when DDS data channels are present to compensate for when an all Zeros state exists when equipment is o
48. Set initiate calls simultaneously once the test begins Stop For ending a simulation the choices of Time Elapsed Time Number of Calls and Manual are available Selecting Time enables a field to set a predefined time for the Edge to stop testing Selecting Elapsed Time enables a field to set the amount of time in hours and minutes the test is to run once started The Number of Calls option is used to set a specific number of calls to be placed to each of the channels assigned Selecting Manual stops the test when the Control Set Enable button is disabled End to End Example The control set for end to end operation is configured with two template fields For this example we will use Switch Emulation with POTS and T1 Channels 1 Go to Control Sets menu and choose New Name the control set End to End Example and click OK 2 In the Control Set dialog box select Switch Emulation for the Control Set Type 3 Create a new template by clicking the New button next to the first Template field Name the Template Analog LS Choose Analog Loop Start for the Channel Protocol and click OK 4 Click New at the second Template field Name the Template T1 Wink St Choose T1 E1 Wink Start for the Channel Protocol and click OK The names Analog LS and T1 Wink St appear in the Template fields in the Control Set dialog box See Figure 28 40 400 00065 Rev E 45 TSP Edge User s Manual 46 Control Set End to End E
49. T Select Protocol Type Analog Loop Start FX5 he Select Script Type user Script Single Ended y m Comment Click to center main window Figure 47 ScriptBuilder As commands are added they are positioned following the highlighted command New commands are placed between existing commands by selecting the upper command and adding the new command Note Commands cannot be added below the Go To START command The Go To START command is always the last command in a script As commands are added a number is automatically assigned and appears in the upper right corner of the command There is a maximum of 511 commands allowed in a script START ELSE and END IF commands are only placeholders and not real commands so they are not numbered and do not count towards the maximum When a command is selected the Edit Script Command window displays the options for the command plus allows for a comment to be added to the command The comment field can be used to describe what the script is for what the command will do or anything that is helpful in interpreting the script The selected options and comments appear on the command in the main window 40 400 00065 Rev E 99 TSP Edge User s Manual Move Cut Copy Paste Delete and Undo Toolbar buttons are provided for these editing functions To select multiple commands for an operation select the first command by clicking it then pr
50. T1 E1 interface module see Figure 8 supports T1 El and PRI configurations Figure 8 Dual TI E1 Module LINK This LED indicator shows that the T1 E1 link is active ERR This LED indicator shows that an error has occurred Single T1 E1 Module Discontinued The Single T1 E1 module is identical to the Dual T1 E1 except there is only one port 6 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Analog Interface Modules 8 Channel POTS FXS Module The 8 Channel POTS FXS interface module see Figure 9 provides eight 8 channels which appear as Central Office or PBX lines The interface provides battery ringing and call progress to the equipment under test and can detect on and off hook conditions and DTMF signaling from the connected equipment The interface uses industry standard RJ11 jacks wired to RJ14 standards Figure 9 8 Channel POTS FXS Module 8 Channel POTS FXO Module The 8 Channel POTS FXO interface module see Figure 10 provides eight 8 channels which appear as telephones to the equipment under test The interfaces can detect ringing go on and off hook and transmit DTMF dialing The interface uses industry standard RJ11 jacks wired to RJ14 standards Figure 10 8 Channel POTS FXO Module 40 400 00065 Rev E T TSP Edge User s Manual 4 Channel POTS Module Discontinued The 4 Channel POTS interface module provides four 4 channels which appear as Central Office or PBX lines The interface provides b
51. UP PRI BACKUP signaling channel UP SIG_CHAN_FAIL PRI BACKUP signaling channel FAL SIG_CHAN_STBY PRI BACKUP signaling channel STANDBY SWV_INFO Send Switch variant Po LINE PARMS IN Line parameters notification EINE MORE INFO INDICATI ON QSIG RESTART INCOMPAT STATE QSIG T302 TIMEOUT T302 TIMEOUT 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual CAUSE IND Cause 1 7 CAUSE Call awarded and being delivered in an estabished channel CAUSE call is proceeding 1 2 3 16 CAUSE normal call clearing 17 CAUSE user busy 18 CAUSE no user responding 2 28 CAUSE invalid number format address incomplete 29 20 s 34 CAUSE no circuit channel available 38 i 42 CAUSE switching equipment congestion 43 CAUSE user information discarded 44 CAUSE requested circ channel not available i CAUSE bearer capably incompatible wth sene eques 19 21 22 26 7 CAUSE requested facility not implemented 47 49 50 5 53 54 57 58 63 65 N e CAUSE only restricted digital information bearer capability is available 40 400 00065 Rev E 83 TSP Edge User s Manual CAUSE Call having the requested call identity has been cleared CAUSE incompatible destination 98 CAUSE destination address missing and direct call not subscribed 96 CAUSE mandatory information elementis missing 98j CAUSE messagenoicompatblewih state e
52. active within that unit will need to be disabled and then re enabled 40 400 00065 Rev E Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution TSP Edge User s Manual Error message Communication error to unit name TSP Reset The named Edge has undergone an unexpected reset The most likely cause is that power was removed from the unit Initialize the Edge On the PC software go to Units Initialize and select the name of the unit you are attempting to connect to Any time there is a communication error to the Edge you MUST INITIALIZE the Edge to re establish the connection On the PC software go to Units Initialize and select the name of the unit you are attempting to connect to Initialization takes place automatically if you edit a Unit Any Control Sets which were active within that unit will need to be disabled and then re enabled Error message Communication Error to unit name File Download No response from server To download files to the Edge both the controlling PC and the Edge must have network connections and IP addresses In the Units window verify an IP address has been configured for the Edge To verify the Edge can be seen on the network go to a DOS prompt on the PC and type PING xxx xxx xxx xxx where xxx xxx xxx xxx is the IP address of the Edge and verify the Edge responds If the Edge does not respond but has an IP address configured and is connected to your netwo
53. anh 40 Template Field 245r io dioec irt iive ae diva toe at 42 Channel Assignments da 43 Start and SLOP a ede edes dte Dep MUN as 44 End to End EXAMPLE exce ete ett mci ee s Shae et iu aie 45 Control Set Configuration Summary sse 47 ri dC EE 48 Alerts Ta a e DORA ES 5 n iue uu enm e c dE 48 Upatades Tabs eost eub OR 48 Unassigned Channels Lab eerie eet eta tede tenias 50 Executing and Viewing Simulations sese 51 Executing a Simulations se ANN 51 Event Log c 52 Dia MOSES sett engen ls ei hel teo diu pu pont in eat s eA 55 TAGE ee t 56 Test Automation Interface ore ie dei ahs ete RENT E podes 58 Basic Opera utilidad lb 58 Communicating with Edge Configuration Software Using DDE 59 Communicating with Edge Configuration Software Using TCP 60 A ted AA CUM aa N e tef tn 61 GETMESSAGES a a asi tudes ceases ast ated ii 61 GEISLATUS 7 5 m po dad 62 INITIALE euin o C BP ES De RC AE 63 LISTCARDSS oe eqecteud aeuo i e tt SE 64 LISTCHANNELES asas 65 LISTEI BS acerca tcu ir M Ete DNI IN OG ORDIN EVE tae 66 PST ASES etnia meten Mu dd 67 LISTUNDIS 5 end aon D DIU DD Nase A CH eaa dE 68 LONXDEILB 4 ico ici 69 RUNI ASK tte 70 SELLADO To ab ren eal ta 71 SETMONUEDOR ad a E E i uve T2 SETPRIE VBNTS tbi trie AERE ciae in boe d eria sis 73 Warning Messages dd dea bd te o e EM EE UR 74 EVENS od decentes iode decise a orate eget 76 Event Number Reference Tables aod edd oa qb
54. annels the status of the channel changes from EX on hook to Q ringing to indicate a ringing state Once the Edge recognizes an off hook from the equipment under test the amp ringing changes to an a off hook See Figure 34 This is the state of the equipment under test On T1 E1 Wink Start operation there is no amp ringing or Ringing Status due to the nature of the protocol operation An a off hook or EX on hook from the equipment under test is the only indication Event Log 52 An event log is created for all events and calls related to the Edge Various filters can be turned on to eliminate conditions that you may not want to view To access the Event Log select Event Log on the View menu You then have two options Open which opens the event log and Clear which allows you to delete the contents of the event log There are two views on the Event Log see Figure 35 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual The Events view shows all occurrences of any change in state on the Edge and on all calls The Calls view shows call information only P Event Log CE Calls Auto Feftesh Biel ES Refresh Clear Print Export Date Time ID Event do 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 sl G 01 27 04 07 47 41 G 01 27 04 07 47 41 G 01 27 04 07 48 11 3001 27 04 07 48 11 Q 01 27 04 07 51 36 G 01 27 04 07 51 36 G 01 27 04 07 51 37 G 01 27 04 07 51 38 G 01 27 04 07 51 44 3 01 27 04 07 51 45
55. ar end disconnect timer expires Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If equipment under test goes back off hook before the Far End Disconnect timer expires the Edge goes back to looking for step 5 A gt Edge ready to receive next call DTMF dialing uses the DTMF Transmit Length timing for both the on and off times 2 f no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 5 40 400 00065 Rev E 143 TSP Edge User s Manual E1 ITU Q 421 E1 ITU Q 421 Call Terminate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Delay Before Delay Before Delay Before TSP Sends Delay Before TSP Plays Far End Disconnect Disconnect Seize Answer Ringback Ringback Message Audio guard time To Start Of Acknowledge Message New Call Call Setup Call Connected Call Disconnect Seizure by equipment under test Delay Before Seize Acknowledge timer starts Delay Before Seize Acknowledge timer expires Edge sends seize acknowledge Delay Before Answer timer starts Delay Before Answer timer expires Edge sends answer Delay Before Ringback timer starts Delay Before Ringback timer expires 4 Ringback starts Ringback length timer starts Ringback length timer expires Ringback ends Call Duration timer starts Delay before Message timer starts Edge starts playing audio message Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Far end Disconnect timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook fr
56. ating the call will automatically be connected to the channel it is paired with 5 Program the Start and Stop times if applicable 6 Click OK The main window is displayed 7 Run your simulation by clicking its Control Set Enables button in the main window 40 400 00065 Rev E 47 TSP Edge User s Manual Options The Options dialog box allows you to set up alerting enter license codes for upgrading the Edge and change the default idle state for unassigned channels Select Options on the View menu Alerts Tab When an error or alarm status on any connected unit occurs the Edge configuration software can display a pop up window and or play a sound file see Figure 30 Options a I Np pm e NE El ka i SI yy Figure 30 Alerts Tab Upgrades Tab The Upgrades tab see Figure 31 is where you enter license codes for e Enabling additional purchased software modules e Setting warranty information to view current warranty expiration date see Viewing Unit Information on page 22 48 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual P Options xi Alerts Al Unassigned Channels Unit Name Hardware ID License Code To install a License Code to enable upgrades to your unit 1 Establish a connection between the software and the desired Unit 2 Select the Unit Name from the list above 3 Verify the Hardware ID matches the one used when requesting the Licens
57. ation is started by clicking the Control Set Enable button The button appears depressed when enabled and a small amp amp ie running icon appears next to the Control Set name in the tree display see Icons on page 16 Upon completion of a timed simulation the eie changes to a finished Manually stopping the simulation by clicking the Control Set Enable button causes the x to re appear next to the control set after all the assigned channels return to an idle state See Figure 34 40 400 00065 Rev E 51 TSP Edge User s Manual TSP EDGE Ol x File View Units Templates Control Sets Tools Help oela Sl Project screenshots tsp Control Sets Control Set Example Control Set Enables Options Panter e 1 on cn Units Control Set Type Originate H Units Example Start Type Manual Templates Start Interval 0 Seconds Control Sets Stop Type Manual Control Set Example Template Analog LS Analog Loop Start F CHANNEL STATUS CALLS CARE a Units Example 2 1 01 Off Hook 0 8 Cha a Units Example 2 2 01 Off Hook 0 8 Cha 4 xj FT File C PROJECT SOURCE TSP data eots tsp loaded 1 27 04 11 17 AM A Figure 34 Call Status Since the Control Set in Figure 33 and Figure 34 was configured for Manual Start and Stop the test calls start immediately and do not stop until the Control Set Enables button is clicked a second time For POTS FXS ch
58. attery ringing and call progress to the equipment under test and can detect on and off hook conditions and DTMF signaling from the connected equipment The interface uses industry standard RJ11 jacks The 4 channel POTS module is identical to the 8 channel FXS module except there is only 1 channel available per port Advanced Software Modules TSP PRI TSP PRI Primary Rate ISDN This software module includes the standard Edge features plus it adds either T1 or El Primary Rate ISDN to an Edge unit that has no PRI capability licensed T1 Primary Rate ISDN e Includes multiple switch types o US National ISDN 2 o AT amp T 4ESS o AT amp T SESS o NTDMS 100 250 e Simulates CPE end or Network end e Provides the following capabilities o Direct dialing in DID o Subaddressing o Delivery of Called and Caller number CLIP o Delivery of Type of Address and Numbering Plan E1 Primary Rate ISDN e Includes EURO ISDN switch type e Simulates CPE end or Network end e Provides the following capabilities o Direct dialing in DID o Subaddressing 8 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual o Delivery of Called and Caller number CLIP o Delivery of Type of Address and Numbering Plan TSP 2PRI The TSP 2PRI software module adds either T1 or El Primary Rate ISDN to an Edge unit that already has one of the two types installed TSP ATS TSP ATS Advanced Test Scripting This software module includes the standard Edge featu
59. ay tree and clicking the minus sign does the opposite See Figure 13 nsee lolx File View Units Templates ControlSets Tools Help o fall amp Project TSPOOO tsp Units ExampleT SPASlot3 8 Channel POTS FXS Control Set Enables Options Port Channel Status Cals ControlSet_ El Units E Port Channel OrHook 0 SwitchSet ExampleTSP El Port 1 Channel 2 On Hook 0 SwitchSet SwitchSet Slot38 Channel POTS FXS E Port 2 Channel 1 On Hook 0 SwitchSet 4 0 Pot H Pot2Channel2 nHook 0 SwitchSet H 0 gp H Pot 3 Channel OnHook 0 SwitchSet 2 i E Port 3Channel2 OnHook 0 SwitchSet eode Dus PUER iPot4Chanel OnHook 0 SwitchSet 8 6 Pott 1 Port 4 Channel 2 nHook 0 SwitchSet E Pot2 E Templates Analog Wink dialed Wink emulate E Control Sets X SwitchSet X T10riginate Access to some control set functions are restricted if they are enabled or have active calls 2003 04 04 12 35 Figure 13 Main Window Information Section To the right side of the tree display is the information section The information section displays parameters and current states of the item chosen in the tree display Icons The following icons are used in the tree display and information section General Status ES Everything is OK Green Dot This item has no status Gray Dot x Error lower in tree Yellow Dot
60. bat reader Checking Your Edge Package When you receive your Edge unit you should receive the following components TSP EDGE 01 unit 120 VAC power cord RJ45 Ethernet cross over cable gray cable labeled RJ11 serial cable RJ11 to DB9 adapter RJ11 to DB25 adapter Two RJ45 T1 E1 cables yellow cable labeled Rack mount Bracket Kit 2 brackets and 8 mounting screws Edge Configuration Software CD ROM Product Registration Card Optional Hardware 10 Dual T1 E1 interface module 8 Channel POTS FXS interface module 8 Channel POTS FXO interface module Y Cable Kit set of 4 to use with 8 Channel POTS interface modules 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Optional Software Modules e TSP PRI Adds T1 or El Primary Rate ISDN you select T1 or El upon installation NOTE For older TSP BASE units only T1 PRI is available e TSP 2PRI Extends TSP PRI module to include both T1 and E1 Primary Rate ISDN NOTE For TSP Edge units only e TSP ATS Advanced Test Scripting software module NOTE For TSP Edge units only If any of the items you ordered are missing or damaged please contact Teltone customer service A Caution The Edge modules are electro static discharge sensitive devices and are shipped in static shield packaging Proper precautions are needed to avoid damaging them when handled Teltone Corporation requires any returned modules to be properly packaged in static shield packaging Installing Ha
61. below the user defined Broadband Tone Level for a minimum of the user defined Silence time Broadband Tone Broadband Tone is when energy above the user defined Broadband Tone Level is detected by the broadband tone detector for a minimum of the user defined Broadband Tone time Broadband Tone Followed by Silence The tone must be above the Broadband Tone Level for a minimum of the Broadband Tone time then must drop below the level for the Silence time The Tone Detector must be disabled after each time it is used before a new detector may be enabled Broadband tone detectors recognize energy between 300 Hz and 3400 Hz Detector thresholds can be set from 6 dBm to 30 dBm in 1 dB steps and timers can be set from 0 s to 30 s in 20 ms steps Voice Detect The Voice Detect command is used to enable and disable the voice detector When the voice detector is enabled the Edge uses an algorithm to determine if the energy received is voice The Voice Detector must be disabled after each time it is used before a new detect may be enabled Send Wave File The Send Wave File command is used to play a wave file during the execution of a script A script can have multiple wave files assigned to play during a call Note Messages that are less than 8 seconds in length with a total combined length of 24 seconds or less are downloaded into the Edge and stored in nonvolatile memory If any messages are longer than 8 seconds or i
62. call control Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN User network interface layer 3 Specifications for basic call control Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN User network interface layer 3 Specifications for basic call control Specification Description Language SDL diagrams Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN User network interface data link layer specification Application of CCITT Recommendations Q 920 1 440 and Q 921 1 441 40 400 00065 Rev E ETS 300 403 1 ETS 300 403 2 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN Digital Subscriber Signalling System No one DSS1 protocol Signalling network layer for circuit mode basic call control Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN Digital Subscriber Signalling System No one DSS1 protocol Signalling network layer for circuit mode basic call control Part 2 Specification and Description Language SDL diagrams 157 TSP Edge User s Manual GLOSSARY A bit A law AMI ANI ATS B bit B8ZS BPV C bit Call Originate Mode Call Terminate Mode CAMA 158 The least significant bit of the 6th frame used to send signaling information The ITU T companding standard in the conversion between analog and digital in PCM systems Alternate Mark Inversion A T1 line coding format where a successive Mark is inverted as part of the data stream This is normally used when all c
63. creen 48 Ordering Information 118 Override 22 Overview 1 P Part Numbers 118 POTS Modules 5 Powering Up 13 PRI 87 Primary Rate ISDN 87 Programming the Edge 14 Q Query Card Types 19 R Requirements 9 Revision History 119 166 S Safety Precautions ix ScriptBuilder 98 Serial Connection 13 19 Serial Number 49 Setup 9 Signaling Protocol 38 Signaling Tab Screen 38 Simulations CPE 35 90 95 Executing 51 Network 35 90 95 Programming 14 Viewing 52 Single T1 End to End 2 Slot Tab 23 Software Options 8 Software Installation 14 Software Modules Installing New 9 48 TSP 2PRI 9 87 TSP ATS 9 97 TSP PRI 8 87 Software Versions 20 Specifications 122 Standard Features 1 Subaddress 91 96 System Requirements 9 T T1 Card Mode 24 T1 Wink Start 43 T1 El Call Originate and Call Terminate Block Diagram 4 T1 El Wink Start 52 T1 El Wink Start Call Originate Example 52 T1 PRI Card Mode 88 Technical Assistance 117 Telephony Interface Modules 5 Templates 33 Test Automation Interface 58 Trace 56 Trace Screen 56 40 400 00065 Rev E Transmit Digits 32 Tree Display 16 Troubleshooting 112 TSP 2PRI 9 87 TSP ATS 9 97 TSP PRI 8 87 U Unassigned Channels Default Idle State 50 Unassigned Channels Idle State 25 27 Units Configuration Summary 23 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Information 22 Programming 18 Scree
64. d as a Unit in the configuration software The Unit screen see Figure 14 is used to define the connection for communicating to the Edge the card types installed in the unit and specific information for the Ports and Channels on each card By clicking New on the Units menu the prompt Enter New Unit Name appears For demonstration purposes the name Unit Example is used in this manual After entering the name for your unit the Unit screen is displayed see Figure 14 with the unit name in the title bar E Unit Unit Example Bx Connection Serial CommPort None v C Network IP Address Lond NOTE The IP Address on this screen is used to make a connection to a unit which already has an IP address programmed To program an IP address into a unit or to change an IP address which was previously programmed into a unit select the Network tab at the top of this screen n IP address and network connection are required to download audio files to the unit even if the serial port is used for normal configuration of the unit DK Cancel Query CardT ypes Module Matrix Wizard Figure 14 Unit Screen Note the tabs on the Unit screen General Connection for Serial or Network control Slots 1 4 for card types and Network for assigning an IP address to the unit 18 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual The Unit screen is displayed with the General tab selected
65. ding and companding standard used in North America and Japan For El a law is the default and is the PCM encoding and companding standard used in Europe Important On Dual T1 E1 modules both ports are configured for the same clock framing and line coding Ensure the parameters are consistent with the configuration of the equipment under test This information can be found in the equipment manual or by contacting the vendor Line Build out The Line Build out defaults to 0 133 ft 0 dB level but can be changed for different distances or dB loss expected on the line Unassigned Channels Idle State The Unassigned Channels Idle State defines the signaling state for T1 channels that have not been assigned to any control set and therefore are not associated with any template You can select an idle signaling state associated with a particular protocol or define the actual bit pattern directly To change the default idle state for unassigned channels see Unassigned Channels Tab on page 50 For information about the Channels tab see Channels Tab on page 29 40 400 00065 Rev E 25 TSP Edge User s Manual E1 Card Mode 26 Figure 17 shows the parameters on the El tab in the El card mode unit Unit Example General Slot 1 Slot2 Slot3 Slot4 Network Card Type Dual T1 E1 Card Mode Wage E1 Channels E1 Parameters Clock Signaling Line Coding PCM Encoding Internal fe FAS C
66. e 181 C_BITS Bits Tx Rx TXBits RXBits ABCD ABCD 78 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual PRI Send Messages a n pisca DISOONNECT REQUEST a n ReLRa RELEASE REQUEST O aln parara DATA REQUEST 5 NDACK RO UATAACKREQUEST z star Ra status REQUEST SCS rojn stant Ra sTaRTREoUES V WKEveao RO WEYPADREQUEST ten ss Ra SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES 7 w vvo na vouwEREQuEST waa MAP REQUEST U 20 2 22 32 33 36 30 io E 29 50 ALERT REQUEST for U9 5 52 53 54 ss 56 57 40 400 00065 Rev E 79 TSP Edge User s Manual PRI RCV Messages EE mese cese eee ae onenn comwecrmocwmov fucone cowecrcowmmw J ZIN DISC_N ____PDISCONNECT INDICATION s psccr oscowecrcowmmw J anbara JowmiocNiN J ooo S NCDAGIIN JDWTAROKINDICATON ooo N DXPIN EXPEDITED DATAINDICATION 7 N STAT IN STATUS INDICATION N STAT IN N STAT IN CRES IN meErmpcww 7 Nmescr mesrcovw J SO NRELIN RELEASE INDICA MON iel SSN SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES w wsuscr SUSPEND conr sajn remer resume CONFRW M wsusiw SUSPEND INDICATION 35 N REMIN RESUME INDICATION 36 N_KEYPAD_IN KEYPAD INDICATIONS 8 N POL_CF Parameter DownLoad CONFIRM AS N PDLEND Parameter DownLoad END
67. e Cod 4 Enter the License Code in the box above 5 Click Install OK Cancel Figure 31 Upgrades Tab Before contacting Teltone to purchase an upgrade please have the following available e Theunit s hardware ID to view hardware ID see Viewing Unit Information on page 22 e The unit s current license code to view license code see Viewing Unit Information on page 22 e The unit s serial number on the bottom of the unit e Your name and title e Your company name address and telephone number e Your email address this allows us to quickly send you your license code Once you have received a license code from Teltone select Options on the View menu Then select the Upgrades tab select the unit name in the Unit Name list enter the code and click the Install button License codes need to be installed only once and are stored permanently in the Edge s memory Once a license code is installed the Edge can be used with any PC 40 400 00065 Rev E 49 TSP Edge User s Manual Unassigned Channels Tab The Unassigned Channels tab see Figure 32 is used to define the default signaling state for T1 and El channels that have not been assigned to any control set and therefore are not associated with any template These signaling states are used as the defaults when selecting a new card mode in the Unit screen for an Edge and may be overridden on a per unit basis see T1 Card Mode on page 24
68. e Edge is newer than that on the PC download the latest version of the software from the Teltone website www teltone com 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Network Connection A network connection can be used for programming and controlling the Edge and for downloading audio files and software upgrades to the unit It must be used when a T1 El module is programmed for T1 PRI or E1 PRI mode to allow for enhanced messaging The initial setup of the IP address for the network connection must be done from the Network tab on the Unit screen via the serial connection The Network tab is used to assign a new IP address or to change an existing IP address see Changing an IP Address on page 22 The IP Address field on the General tab displays the IP address of the currently connected unit The field is also used to connect to units that have already been assigned an IP address Even if the serial connection is used for controlling the unit the Ethernet connection is still required if using audio files or downloading newer version software To configure the IP address ensure you have connected the unit s Ethernet port either to the LAN with a straight through cable or to the PC directly using the crossover cable provided If connecting to a LAN contact your network administrator to assign a static IP for the unit To enter the IP address go to the Units menu click the unit name and select the Network tab on the Unit screen U
69. e POTS module is installed Added support for TSP TAI Test Automation Interface Added support for the TSP EDGE hardware platform and the TSP ATS Automated Test Scripting software module Bug fix for connection problems with Primary rate interface 40 400 00065 Rev E 119 TSP Edge User s Manual Version Number 3 1 3 5 3 6 120 Description Fix for Unit ID number format error Wink Start Signaling Bit problem and PRI Problem Changes to the TSP configuration software Added support for new POTS FXO module Increased audio playback capabilities by added ability to stream audio in real time over the network interface Changes to TSP ScriptBuilder Added support for new POTS FXO module Increased script size from 255 to 511 steps Added Cut Copy Paste and Undo Enhanced GoTo operation Multiple GoTo commands can jump to the same label Increased update speed of ScriptBuilder interface when editing commands Greatly increased printing speed of scripts Added El primary rate ISDN capability New software module Added user options for Unassigned Channels Idle State Added warning message for configurations that are no longer supported due to increasing number of possible module configurations 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Version Description Number 4 0 4 1 Changes to TSP EDGE Added hook flash detection to analog FXS operation Added internal warranty tracking and support for e
70. e buffered and sent when polled by the getmessages command The getmessages command is not required when using the TCP link Events and warning messages are sent on sockets 2 and 3 automatically when they occur and are not buffered 40 400 00065 Rev E 75 TSP Edge User s Manual Events 76 Format DateTime EventType ID Category Event Datal Data2 Description Events are sent from the Edge software to the user s application A comma separates event parameters and events are terminated with a linefeed character Parameters DateTime mm dd yy hh mm ss EventType 1 EventTypeError 2 EventType Warning 4 EventTypelnformation ID Unitname Unitname slot Unitname slot port Unitname slot port channel Category 0 Standard messages 1 PRI Send messages 2 PRI RCV messages Event See event numbers for the specific category Datal See specific events Data2 See specific events Notes When using the DDE link events and warning messages are buffered and sent when polled by the getmessages command The getmessages command is not required when using the TCP link Events and warning messages are sent on sockets 2 and 3 automatically when they occur and are not buffered 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Event Number Reference Tables The following tables provide the Numbers for Events broken into the three message categories followed by the Cause 0 and Cause 1 numbering listed in the Datal and Data2 colum
71. e in line state a message from the Route channel or a timer expiring If multiple events are selected in one command it should be followed by a series of Zf and Else If commands to determine which event occurred If and Else If commands use logic statements to determine what actions to perform based on which of multiple selected events actually occurred during a Wait for Event s command If the logic statement is true the commands below the f or Else If are executed If the logic is false the command to the right of the Zf or Else If is executed The fand Else If commands can only test for the conditions which were selected in the last executed Wait for Event s command An Else command is automatically added for each Zf command and is the branch that is executed when none of the conditions in the associated Jf and Else If commands are true There is no command button to add an Else command The Else If works the same as the f command and is used to differentiate when more than one option is chosen in a Wait for Event command It keeps multiple If statements on the same level of the script making it easier to read Else If commands can only be added to the right of an f command or another Else f command The GoTo command allows the flow of events to jump anywhere in a script A Label must exist for the GoTo to jump to Multiple GoTo commands may jump to the same Label If no Label exists when inserting this command both a Go To com
72. e items are 7SPData TSPAlerts and TSPEvents Usage of these three items is explained in the following command descriptions After sending any command to the Edge configuration software a request should be sent to the appropriate DDE items to retrieve the results of the command For example to receive the response from a command the command would be dde request Telecom Simulation Platform link TSPData The exact command format may vary depending upon the actual programming language used 40 400 00065 Rev E 59 TSP Edge User s Manual Communicating with Edge Configuration Software Using TCP 60 To communicate with the Edge configuration software using TCP an application must request three socket connections from the Edge configuration software All requests are to the IP address of the PC that is running the Edge configuration software and are sent to the same port default 3474 The first socket requested will become socket the second socket2 and the third socket3 All commands to the Edge configuration software are sent on socket Data returned from the Edge configuration software is sent as described in the following command descriptions Since the socket connections are assigned in the order that they are requested in the event that any connection fails all three must be closed and then re established For example to set a channel into a ringing diagnostic state the command would be puts socketl1 SETDIA
73. e of Tie Trunk or CAMA for T1 E1 Wink Start Delay Dial and Immediate Dial Tie Trunk is for end to end signaling CAMA operation is where a signaling is done section by section Timings Tab Timings are used to control the intervals of all the different parts of the call process while the Edge is originating or terminating calls The default times should be appropriate for most testing There are three sections on the Timings screen e Timings in the Originating Calls section are used when the Edge is generating calls to the equipment under test e Timings in the Terminating Calls section are used when the Edge is receiving incoming calls from the equipment under test e Timings in the A Calls section apply to both incoming and outgoing calls See Call Timings and Process Flowcharts on page 125 for a detailed description of each parameter 36 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Clicking anywhere on the line for a parameter highlights the value and displays arrows which allow you to change the timing value If you click to the left of the decimal point the arrows change the numbers to the left of the decimal point If you click to the right of the decimal point the arrows change the numbers to the right of the decimal point You may also enter the value directly using the keyboard The DTMF Transmit Length may be set between 50 and 200 milliseconds in 12 5 millisecond increments All other values may be set from 0
74. e protocols timings and signaling to be applied to channels within one or more units Control Sets define the action to be taken such as call origination which channels are to be used what templates are assigned to those channels and when the action is to start and stop Main Window Once all connections have been made and the unit is powered up start the Edge configuration software The main window starts with a default project file and is ready for configuring the Edge see Figure 12 rsp da File View Units Templates ControlSets Tools Help D elal amp Project TSPOD0 tsp El 0 Units Templates Control Sets 2004 01 26 KA Figure 12 Configuration Software New Project Menus File for creating opening and saving project files and exiting the program View to access and clear the event log and to access Options Units to edit unit specific parameters for each Edge unit and to initialize a unit Templates to edit templates Control Sets to edit control sets Tools to access the Diagnostic and Trace functions Help to access the Help file and About dialog box 40 400 00065 Rev E 15 TSP Edge User s Manual Tree Display On the left side of the main window is a tree display for Options Units Templates and Control Sets A plus sign appears in front of each of these as simulation parameters are created Clicking the plus sign expands the displ
75. e time does not include seconds When operating as a CPE on an outgoing call the Edge always specifies Exclusive rather than Preferred channel selection When operating as a Network on an incoming call it always grants the requested channel If that channel is not available no alternate is granted The Edge always sends the Called Number information along with a Sending Complete information element with the Setup message En bloc sending The Edge does not support the Advice of Charge information element which is sometimes used in Europe for an indication of call charges 92 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual E1 Tab Figure 43 shows the parameters on the El tab in the E1 PRI card mode ff Unit Unit Example xl General Slot1 Slot2 Slot3 Slot 4 Network Card Type Dual T1 E1 y Card Mode JE1 PRI y E1 PRI Channels E1 Parameters Clock Signaling Line Coding PCM Encoding Internal FAS C AMI C mulaw External C CAS e HDB3 alaw v CRC 4 DK Cancel Query CardT ypes Module Matrix Wizard Figure 43 EI PRI Card Mode El Tab The Edge is capable of supporting up to 56 channels depending on configuration In the case where two Els are configured for the unit the last 4 channels of the second El do not support messages or call progress tones and may only be used in Call Originate and Call Terminate control sets Also if a Dual EI module and a POT
76. eceive next call If no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 3 134 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual T1 E1 Ground Start FXO Call Originate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Delay Before TSP Wait For Delay Before TSP Plays Far End Disconnect Disconnect Dial Dials Answer Message Audio guard time To Start Of Message New Call Call Setup Call Connected Call Disconnect Delay Before dial timer starts Delay before dial timer expires Edge starts dialing the Transmit Digits assigned to channel Unit screen 2 Dialing ends Wait For Answer timer starts Edge detects answer from equipment under test Call Duration timer starts Delay Before Message timer starts Note If Wait for Answer timer expires before the Edge detects answer from equipment under test the Edge will proceed to step 6 ne Edge starts playing audio message 5 Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Far end Disconnect timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will disconnect first Far end disconnect timer expires Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If equipment under test goes back off hook before the Far End Disconnect timer expires the Edge goes back to looking for step 5 A gt Edge ready to receive next call DTMF dialing uses the DTMF Transmit Length timing for both the on and off times 2 f no A
77. ed on coin operated telephone lines or party lines Repair work on this device must be done by Teltone Corporation If any trouble is experienced with this equipment the telephone company may request that the customer disconnect the registered equipment from the telephone line to determine if the registered equipment is malfunctioning and if the registered equipment is malfunctioning the use of such equipment shall be discontinued until the problem has been corrected The following only applies to the TSP 8PFXO 01 module CANADIAN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications This is confirmed by the registration number The Industry Canada label or the abbreviation IC before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to connect it to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly teleph
78. ed with linefeeds TCP Returns Socket1 Same data as DDE link item 7SPData 64 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual LISTCHANNELS Format LISTCHANNELS taskname Description Lists what channels are assigned to a task Parameter taskname Name of task control set DDE Returns Item TSPData Error Invalid parameter Channelnames List of channels unitname slot port channel delimited with linefeeds TCP Returns Socket1 Same data as DDE link item TSPData 40 400 00065 Rev E 65 TSP Edge User s Manual LISTFILES Format LISTFILES Description Lists the project files that are in the data subdirectory DDE Returns Item TSPData Filenames List of file names delimited with linefeeds TCP Returns Socket1 Same data as DDE link item 7SPData 66 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual LISTTASKS Format LISTTASKS Description Lists the tasks control sets that have been loaded from the project file DDE Returns Item TSPData Tasks control sets names List of task control set names delimited with linefeeds TCP Returns Socket1 Same data as DDE link item TSPData 40 400 00065 Rev E 67 TSP Edge User s Manual LISTUNITS Format LISTUNITS Description Lists the Edge units that have been loaded from the project file DDE Returns Item TSPData Edge unit names List of Edge unit names delimited with linefeeds TCP Returns Socket1 Same data as DDE link item TSPData 68 40 4
79. ees 77 Standard MESS iii tein erc delet oer ri eder tans 71 PRI Send Messages viii A Eiaa 79 PET RCV Messages Data ue tO eet nr eet E 80 NESTAT IN CAUSES coke eoe i e aue leo ba n a Men ed 81 CAUSE IND siete bedeutet NEUE 83 SIGNAT IND Ai 84 40 400 00065 Rev E PROGRESS IND zie o ERE ON RR AN Nm d 85 TIO EIE DN Dicc daa bcd aic ced da ad o add 85 NFPO RO IND ada dd eed 86 FEATURE IND roii ae a c ende dee AS 86 Primary Rate ISDN Software Modules TSP PRI and TSP 2PRI 87 T1 PRI North American Standards sse 88 Re I ec ee Merah MeO A een Sey ee 88 PRI Tab otio dos can cian i a aaa ee auda te Res 90 Canne IG AB te e ey Med e o neve eu Cu ve aso 9 ELPRECEURG ISDIN tarada lr EE A RTEA 92 E PADS dites ii Ich sab ste e reist uae re Poet 93 A a facade Nerd eub qute dad bat ta tesa ie arae 95 Channels Tab basate otto a PU tdo 96 Advanced Test Scripting Software Module TSP ATS sss 97 Using SenptButlder ise ar lios 98 Move Cut Copy Paste Delete and Undo ssus 100 Navigation M HIdOW decade qup tama itae cos eee cao af Eee canal 100 COMINGS suu des cba na sues Mol tut ues tel 100 Conditionals Timers Events cccscccsssssssscseccsscesccsesscsecessccesncees 101 ine ea AUS Soa toL esters ha Gar uated eas atten ve dM E E 103 TONES AVION 105 Establishing Audio Connections between Channels 109 Assigning a Scr
80. eft side and clicking the Add button or by dragging and dropping a channel to the right side of the screen To remove a channel on the right select it and click the Remove button or drag and drop it back to the left side of the screen Multiple channels can be done simultaneously by using the Shift or Control keys while selecting the channels Click OK once the channels have been chosen This will take you back to the Control Set screen see Figure 25 Start and Stop The Start and Stop areas on the Control Set screen are only used in Call Originate mode This is used to control when the Edge will start making test calls at what interval in seconds if any each call will be placed and when to stop placing the calls Start For starting a simulation the choices of Time and Manual are available Selecting Time enables a field to set a predefined time for the Edge to start To manually start the test select Manual Testing starts immediately once the Control Set Enable button is clicked in the Edge configuration software main window 44 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Interval Interval is used to stagger the testing on the channels Using the Interval delays the calls to each channel in seconds starting with the first channel listed in the Assigned Channels section In the Interval box type or select the number of seconds By leaving the interval set to 0 seconds the default all channels assigned to the Control
81. el POTS FXO interface module 8 Channel POTS FXS interface module Optional Software Modules TSP PRI TSP 2PRI TSP ATS Accessories 101 00484 01 713 00028 02 730 00039 03 742 00033 01 742 00034 01 742 00034 02 742 00032 01 742 00036 01 TSP YCABLE UM 113 019 Extended Warranties TSP GOLD TSP PLATINUM 118 Primary Rate ISDN software module enables E THER T1 PRI operation or E1 PRI operation user makes selection upon installation of license code Extends TSP PRI to include both T1 PRI and E1 PRI operations License code for TSP PRI must be installed into Edge before installing license code for TSP 2PRI Advanced Test Scripting software module Rack mount bracket kit includes 2 brackets and 8 mounting screws Simulator hard shell carrying shipping case Replacement AC power cord Replacement 6 wire RJ11 cable Replacement RJ11 DB9 adapter Replacement RJ11 DB25 adapter Replacement Ethernet Cross cable Replacement T1 E1 cable Y Cable Kit containing 4 Y cables for use with the 8 channel POTS modules 19 inch Rack mount shelf Warranty for hardware extended for 1 year Warranty for hardware and software extended for 1 year Includes expedited repair and forward replacement of unit 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual REVISION HISTORY Version Number 1 00 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 0 2 1 2 5 2 6 3 0 Description Initial Release Control of the TSP can now be done with the Ethern
82. es with the equipment under test as an Wink Start circuit on the channel of the T1 E1 The signaling bits use Wink Start protocol T1 E1 Clear Channel This is used when the Edge interfaces with the equipment under test to cross connect two T1 E1 channels to provide for clear channel operation The T1 should be configured for ESF with B8ZS line coding E1 should be configured for HDB3 line coding T1 Primary Rate CPE This is used when the Edge simulates the CPE end and interfaces with equipment under test configured for PRI To select a T1 Primary Rate CPE template for a control set and then assign channels at least one unit s slot card mode must be T1 PRI with the PRI tab simulation setting as CPE T1 Primary Rate Network This is used when the Edge simulates the network and interfaces with equipment under test configured for PRI To select a T1 Primary Rate Network template for a control set and then assign channels at least one unit s slot card mode must be T1 PRI with the PRI tab simulation setting as Network E1 Primary Rate CPE This is used when the Edge simulates the CPE end and interfaces with the equipment under test configured for PRI To select an E1 Primary Rate CPE template for a control set and then assign channels at least one unit s slot card mode must be E1 PRI with the PRI tab simulation setting as CPE E1 Primary Rate Network This is used when the Edge simulates the networ
83. ess and hold the Shift key while clicking the last command you wish to select Operations involving an f or Else If command affect all commands in the block following it and preceding the End If for that command An Else command can only be moved along with its associated f command and cannot be moved on its own Undo allows you to reverse the last ten operations cut copy paste move delete and adding a command Navigation Window A navigation window is located in the bottom right corner of ScriptBuilder providing an overall view of the script and an easy method to jump to different areas of a script Clicking a point in the navigation window centers that point in the main window The currently selected command in the main window appears as a red box in the navigation window If a Go To command or a Label 1s selected the corresponding Go To or Label is highlighted in yellow in the navigation window Commands 100 The command buttons on the right side of ScriptBuilder are broken down into three categories with a tab for each category e Conditionals Timers Events e Line States e Tones Audio 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Conditionals Timers Events The following describes the commands on the Conditions Timers Events tab Wait for Event s Else Else If Go To The Wait for Event s command causes the script to pause until a selected event has taken place Events include such things as a chang
84. ess signaling on a POTS T1 E1 or PRI channel Time stamped listing of system and channel specific events and call records RJ48C 3 00 V Nominal for 120 ohms D4 or ESF AMI or B8ZS Internal or External 0 655 ft or 7 5 to 22 5 dB line loss FAS or CAS AMI or HDB3 120 ohms PRI available as add on options US National ISDN 2 NI 2 Lucent 4ESS and 5ESS TR41459 Nortel DMS 100 and DMS 250 Euro ISDN 40 400 00065 Rev E Capabilities Simulation Signaling Protocols DTMF Generation POTS FXS Interface Connector Standard Loop Current Battery Source Ringing Source Ring Cadence on cycle off cycle Ring Frequency Impedance Audible Ringback Dial Tone Busy Tone POTS FXO Interface Connector Standard Ring Detect REN Loop Current Detect Line Impedance DTMF Transmit Level Audio Message Playback Level Dialing Mode Configuration Network Interface Modules Edge Configuration Software Platforms Power AC 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Direct Dialing In DDI Delivery of Caller Number CLIP and Called Number Delivery of Type of Address and Numbering Plan Subaddressing Terminal Equipment TE or Network NT end ITU Q 421 Wink Start i e E amp M Immediate Dial Delay Dial Loop Start FXS Loop Start FXO Ground Start FXS Ground Start FXO Clear Channel 64 Kbps no signaling Generates up to 16 DTMF digits in band on the T1 E1 channel when placing a call in
85. et connection Dialed Control Set allows for the ability to call a channel by dialing a telephone number A T1 Clear Channel can be connected to an Analog POTS channel using the Channel Bank Control Set Type Miscellaneous bug fixes Added El emulation Added user defined signaling bit states for T1 and El Added T1 primary rate ISDN capability New software module Added option for CAMA versus Tie Trunk operation Trace screen for step by step call progress display Call log enhancements to include more detailed information and summary of calls Added ability for temporary evaluation of T1 primary rate ISDN module Fixed Communication failures using CommPort when unit is in T1 PRI mode Changed program to only allow control with Network connection when in T1 PRI mode This allows for enhanced messaging Calls originated in T1 PRI working intermittently Only 1 channel working when using two 4 channel POTS modules in system Addressed clocking issue when unit in External Clocking mode In PRI channel 23 on the port 2 of a dual had no audio path The interdigit time on a digital LS FXS for both T1 and E1 was not operational all digits had to be dialed before the dialtone length was reached or the TSP would indicate dial timeout Expanded capability to support up to 24 POTS channels with one T1 port A Single or Dual T1 E1 module can be used but only the second port of a Dual T1 E1 module will be active if more than on
86. etect Seen Digit DTMF Detect B Disable V Figure 46 Detecting DTMF Sequence Important DTMF Detect Tone Detect and Voice Detect commands are required to enable the detectors prior to a Wait for Event s to use the detector The detectors must be disabled after the events have occurred to make the resources available to other channels DTMF Detect The DTMF Detect command is used to enable and disable the DTMF tone detector The detector must be enabled before DTMF tones can be identified by the Edge during an active call The DTMF detector can look for digits as specified in the script or for the phone number assigned on the Unit screen If looking for a string of digits more than one pair of Wait For Events DTMF Digit Seen and If DTMF Detect Seen commands may be executed between the DTMF Detect Enable and DTMF Detect Disable commands The detector must be disabled after the script is finished looking for DTMF digits 106 40 400 00065 Rev E Tone Detect TSP Edge User s Manual The Tone Detect command enables the Edge to detect the following types of tones Precise Call Progress Dial tone Ringback Busy or Reorder These tones are defined both by the precise tone frequencies and by their cadences Broadband Call Progress Ringback Busy or Reorder These tones are detected by looking at the cadences seen using a broadband tone detector Silence Silence is when any detected energy remains
87. f Hook or All On Hook buttons To view the signaling bits states for T1 E1 channels click the Monitor button for the channel For ESF framing and El the ABCD bit states are indicated For D4 framing the bit states are indicated in ABAB format Only one channel can be monitored at a time To exit Diagnostics select Exit on the Diagnostics menu Trace The step by step call progress of a channel can be displayed with the Trace screen see Figure 39 This feature is helpful for troubleshooting problems on calls Channel crea d Clear EIE Print TH Close gt 07 27 01 08 49 51 Disconnect 07 27 01 08 51 06 Call From Channel CPE 3 3 01 07 27 01 08 51 46 Disconnect 07 27 01 08 53 04 Call From Channel CPE 3 3 01 07 27 01 08 53 08 Wink Delay Dial Start Timeout 07 27 01 08 53 15 Disconnect 07 27 01 08 54 45 Transmit Bits 0001 Receive Bits 0001 07 27 01 08 55 18 Call From Channel CPE 3 3 01 07227201 08 55 18 Transmit Bits 1101 Receive Bits 0001 07 27 01 08 55 18 Transmit Bits 1101 Receive Bits 1101 07 27 01 08 55 18 Transmit Bits 1101 Receive Bits 0001 07 27 01 08 55 18 Wink 07 27 01 08 55 21 Transmit Bits 1101 Receive Bits 1101 Receive Bits 0001 07 27 01 08 55 52 Disconnect 07 27 01 08 55 52 Transmit Bits 0001 Receive Bits 0001 Figure 39 Trace Screen Select Trace on the Tools menu Choose the channel to be monitored from the Channel list The information will scroll as calls are made on the channel 56 40 400 00065 Re
88. f the combined length exceeds 24 seconds some messages are streamed to the Edge in real time over the network connection 40 400 00065 Rev E 107 TSP Edge User s Manual Request Number The Request Number command allows a script to select the phone numbers for it to dial from a list stored in a text file Each time a Request Number command is executed from any channel in the same control set it retrieves the next number in the file Each time the control set is started the file is reset to the beginning The files containing the list of numbers must be standard text files with one number string per line The Edge can dial 1234567890 ABCD The following characters will be ignored if found in the string space tab If any other characters are found only the valid characters up to the first invalid character will be used This allows for comments to be added to the right of the numbers in the file Lines with no valid number string are automatically skipped If a line contains the word Restart the file is reset to the beginning After executing this command a Wait for Event s should be executed with the Request for Phone Number Completed option selected This should be followed by Zf and or Else If commands with Request For Phone Number Completed selected to test for Number Received or End of Number List Found Send Number DTMF Send Number DTMF allows DTMF digits to be sent over the audio channel anytime during a
89. ff This can lead to lost of synchronization on the El data stream due to too many successive zeros PCM Encoding For PCM Encoding the choices are mu law and a law For T1 mu law is the default This is the PCM encoding and companding standard used in North America and Japan For El a law is the default and is the PCM encoding and companding standard used in Europe D Important On Dual T1 E1 modules both channels are configured for the same clock signaling and line coding Ensure the parameters are consistent with the configuration of the equipment under test This information can be found in the equipment manual or by contacting the vendor 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual PRI Tab The global PRI parameters are configured on this tab see Figure 44 This includes programming the PRI switch platform and the end the Edge will simulate Unit Unit Example x General Slot1 Slot2 Slot3 Slot 4 Network Card Type Dual T1 E1 Card Mode iiia E1 PRI Channels Global PRI Parameters Switch Type feu RO ISDN Simulation Network C GPE OK Cancel Query CardT ypes Module Matrix Wizard Figure 44 EI PRI Card Mode PRI Tab Switch Type The only option for El PRI is EURO ISDN Simulation This selection establishes the end the Edge simulates Select Network if the Edge simulates the central office Select CPE if the Edge simulates the Custo
90. g of o On off hook o Ringing 40 400 00065 Rev E 1 TSP Edge User s Manual o o o o Time to answer Call duration Errors such as T1 E1 loss of sync Date time of each event e Programmable call parameters o o o o Analog channel types Loop Start FXS and FXO T1 channel type robbed bit signaling Loop Start Ground Start Immediate Dial Wink Start Delay Dial El channel signaling including CAS Q 421 with DTMF Variation Loop Start Ground Start Wink Immediate Dial Delay Dial CAMA or Tie Trunk operation Programmable T1 and El signaling bit states for A B C amp D bits T1 El Clear channel nailed up 64 KB s connection Call Timing Call Duration Guard Time Far end Disconnect Time Delay Before Audio Message Dial String ANI DNIS Transmit Digits 40 Digits Phone Number 40 Digits Dial Tone Enable Delay Before Length Ringback Enable Duration e Bulk call generation e Diagnostics with ability to place channels in different signaling states and shows the signaling bit states on T1 E1 e Trace for detailed call progress of a channel e Ability to control multiple Edge units with a single computer via the Ethernet connection Typical Applications The Edge is configurable for three basic types of calls End to End Call Originate and Call Terminate End to End calls are similar to calls placed through any switch calls are originated on one end and are terminated on the othe
91. guring and control of the Edge can be done with either a serial connection to a PC or with an Ethernet connection directly to a PC or to a LAN It is necessary to use the serial connection to initially program the IP for the Ethernet connection For pin out details see Connector and Cable Pin outs on page 152 Important When using the T1 E1 module in T1 PRI or E1 PRI mode the network connection must be used for programming and control the serial connection is not allowed This allows for enhanced messaging during PRI operation 12 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Console Port The Console Port is an RS 232 serial connection for configuration and control of the Edge The connection is an RJ11 jack on the Edge with cables and adapters provided for connection to either a DB9 or DB25 connection on the PC Connect the serial cable RJ11 jack at both ends to the Edge at the jack labeled Console Connect the other end to the PC s serial port using the DB9 or DB25 adapter Important Initial programming of the Edge must be done with this connection ON AC POWER INPUT U OFF 100 120 200 240 V 10 100 LAN CONSOLE 1 4A MAX 50 60 HZ Ethernet Connection Serial Connection RJ 45 RJ 11 Figure 11 Serial and Ethernet Connections on the Edge Back Panel 10 100 LAN Ethernet Connection The network connection is a 10 100 Base T whic
92. h can be used for configuration and control of the Edge and which is necessary for downloading voice messages and software upgrades to the Edge An Ethernet cross over cable RJ45 at both ends is provided for connecting directly to a PC If connecting via a network hub a standard straight through network cable is required See Network Connection on page 21 for more details Powering Up the Edge The Edge uses a universal power supply that operates from 90 to 250 VAC 43 to 63 Hz Connect the power cord and turn on the unit using the switch on the back of the unit O Note Grounding is assured by using the appropriate approved power cord 40 400 00065 Rev E 13 TSP Edge User s Manual The green POWER LED on the front panel will indicate the status of the system The LED should be solid green If the LED fails to light check your power connections and verify the switch is in the ON position If the LED still fails to light disconnect power immediately and contact Teltone Technical Support at 425 951 3390 D Important Adequate airflow must be maintained in order for the unit to operate correctly Do not wrap the unit in blankets paper or other material that may impede ventilation Installing Edge Software The Edge configuration software is supplied on a CD ROM disk and uses the common Windows setup routine Ensure you have the latest version by going to the Teltone website www teltone com and verifying the version ava
93. hannels of a T1 are configured for transmission of analog traffic Automatic Number Identification The number of the Calling Party is supplied as part of the digital service Advanced Test Scripting software module for the TSP Edge The least significant bit of the 12th frame used to send signaling information Bipolar 8 Zero Substitution A T1 data transmission technique that transmits data at 1 536 Mbps by inserting the pattern 00011011 with BPVs in the fourth and seventh positions wherever ones density requirements are not met by unmodified data This is used when digital data channels exist on the T1 BiPolar Violation The presence of two consecutive one bits of the same polarity on the T carrier The least significant bit of the 18th frame used in ESF format only to send signaling information In this mode the TSP Edge generates calls to the equipment under test The Edge counts the calls and display the calls as completed unanswered or busy in the event log In this mode the TSP Edge receives calls from the equipment under test The Edge counts the calls and displays the calls as completed unanswered or busy in the event log Centralized Automatic Message Accounting An automatic message accounting system that serves more than one switch from a central location 40 400 00065 Rev E CAMA Trunk CAS Channel Clear Channel CLIP Clock CO Companding CPE CRC 4 CSU D bit TSP
94. herwise synchronization problems will occur Set as Default for Channel Protocol Button The Set as Default for channel protocol button allows the user to set a predefined protocol other than the factory default to be used when a Channel Protocol is chosen on the Type tab This allows the assignment of the channel protocol without having to go to the Signaling tab each time Undo Changes Button The Undo Changes button sets the signaling back to the predefined protocol listed before checking the User Define button The same thing can be done by clicking the down arrow for the predefined protocols and choosing one Save As Button The Save As button is used to assign a name to the signaling protocol states defined in the User Define section Once saved the name will be available in the predefined protocols list when clicking the down arrow Template Configuration Summary 1 Create templates to configure the channel protocols based on the modules being used i e Analog Loop Start templates for POTS and T1 Wink Start template for T1 E1 modules A template is associated with the channels to be tested when a control set is created To create a template select New on the Templates menu 2 Click the Channel Protocol arrow for a list of available protocols For more information about the protocols see Type Tab on page 34 Analog Loop Start templates are only used for the POTS modules Start by using the defaults for all the
95. ilable or call Teltone technical support An autorun facility initiates the installation process automatically when the CD ROM is installed into the disk drive An alternative method is to insert the CD ROM then select START RUN BROWSE then choose your CD ROM drive and the file labeled SETUP EXE Follow the on screen instructions For information about the current and previous versions of the software see Revision History on page 119 PROGRAMMING THE EDGE The Edge configuration software installed on the PC controls the Edge unit and its configuration Multiple projects can be saved and used for different testing applications and units Basics 14 The Edge configuration software allows a user to define Edge Project configurations in terms of Units Templates and Control Sets A Unit defines the configuration of a physical Edge unit the communications interface used to control it the hardware modules installed in it and configuration parameters for those hardware modules Within a unit are e Slots the physical card slots where modules are installed e Ports the individual connectors on the modules e Channels the individual lines or timeslots on each port Each channel is identified throughout the configuration software using a unique ID string based upon the channel s location within a particular unit see Channel Identification on page 30 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Templates defin
96. inst harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense The Installation Category OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY for this device is II and it is designed to be safe under POLLUTION DEGREE 2 per IEC 1010 1 1990 specifications The following only applies to the TSP 8PFXO 01 module FCC Part 68 Notice To comply with FCC Part 68 regulations the following requirements must be met 1 Ifthe telephone company requests information on the equipment connected to their lines please tell them the telephone number the equipment is connected to a b this equipment operates on standard RJ11 phone jacks c the FCC registration number d the ringer equivalence number REN The REN shows how many devices such as phones modems etc can be connected to your line In most areas there cannot be more than five devices i e a REN of five on a phone line If the REN is exceeded then your phone may not ring properly NOTE Items C and D above are found on the label on any Teltone equipment connected to your telephone line These devices must not be install
97. ion assigns the last four digits according to the channel s location in the Edge Selecting the Increment option enables the Increment field Each channel is given the Starting Number plus the Increment used i e Starting Number 12345678901 for Increment of 3 Channel 1 12345678901 channel 2 12345678904 channel 3 12345678907 channel 4 12345678910 etc The wizard assigns the Audio Message selection to all the channels on that module Click OK at the bottom of the Channel Configuration Wizard dialog box when finished with the settings Once configurations are completed on the Unit screen click OK The configuration information is automatically sent to the Edge 40 400 00065 Rev E O TSP Edge User s Manual Note The error message Installed card types do not match defined card types indicates a configuration mismatch between the physical modules in the Edge and card types selected on the Unit screen If this message occurs click OK and open the Unit screen and select the Edge to edit Verify and correct the settings To avoid this error it is recommended that you automatically configure the Edge by using the Query Card Types button Module Configuration Summar Templates 2 If using a TI E1 module select the Slot tab that corresponds to the module s location and select the appropriate card mode from the Card Mode list The T1 or El tab is used to set the parameters according to the equipment being tes
98. ipt to a Control Set sese 110 sample SerRIpIs a ceo cha cacti O a 111 A see rebas Sunset IA 112 Warranty and Setenta dto Rates 117 Warranty Informabloniz as secasta cbe des eS 117 Return Procedures uoc eec Mae A EA 117 Techical A Seis tance a ios d ets tha Woden set stan ia ded neta desi S 117 III ANC aste origi ee terii eet R E aed a 117 TSAI TINO eee oeste et e edt ut e e ded 117 A o Mason da au deno cocci ned 117 Ordenne TITO AM ecie n essed Hoc cu ra aed c a eec ed pa 118 Hard Ware CRASS 15s dd 118 Optional Hardware Modules a laa 118 Optional Software Modules sess 118 AGCESSODIOS nido 118 Extended Warnes sida RT aeui tussi oo eria abes 118 R vision HIStory ae cs ed esce etat ster duties ette tt ttd etel tud ndi et 119 Specifications cess eiea e hec ube tal eda ot at ale uns beue dM 122 APPO A be dedere edes steve Cartel ibr t d ee nara 125 Call Timings and Process Flowcharts sse 125 Call TMINE S ore te teen Dee e S EARN SU Me d pute 125 Call Process Flow Charts oen ese tetigere e tatem mene eec AER ee 128 Connector and Cable Pin outs iue etit e ede ces e tup en etude caters 152 Console POL edad AS eters dase diri Nea 152 40 400 00065 Rev E v vi 10 100 LAN Network PORT sccssssssssssescsssesessecscsseceesseressneeessneecen 153 A cda oue E tab Md oen edes ictum tte 153 POTS POE eec teta ep TRE EU HAN 154 IR SPT a oeste ees se Me sek acto cce eda deua e M ope ede ce
99. ity either serial or network to the Edge units being controlled Access to the TAI functions of the Edge configuration software can be done from a program using DDE or TCP links either on the same PC that is running the Edge configuration software or on another PC across a network Only one connection at a time is allowed 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Communicating with Edge Configuration Software Using DDE Sending DDE commands are sent to the Edge configuration software using a DDE execute command DDE execute commands require the following three items Service Topic Data The service for all Edge commands is Telecom Simulation Platform The topic for all Edge commands is link The data for the Edge commands are the commands and parameters as described in the following command descriptions For example to set a channel into a ringing diagnostic state the command would be dde execute Telecom Simulation Platform link SETDIAGNOSTIC test 2 1 01 1 The exact command format may vary depending upon the actual programming language used Retrieving Retrieving data from the Edge configuration software through DDE uses a DDE request DDE requests require the following items Service Topic Item The service for all Edge requests is Telecom Simulation Platform The topic for all Edge requests is link There are three different item parameters used for the Edge Thes
100. k and interfaces with equipment under test configured for PRI To select an E1 Primary Rate Network template for a control set and then assign channels at least one unit s slot card mode must be E1 PRI with the PRI tab simulation setting as Network 40 400 00065 Rev E 35 TSP Edge User s Manual Signaling Type This option cannot be changed This may be enabled for future enhancements Default Timings Set The choices of Emulation and Dialed are used in conjunction with the Controls Set type chosen Emulation is the default and is used in all but Dialed Control Sets When using Dialed Control Sets choose the Dialed Default Timing Set The Timings default values are set differently to accommodate for the call progress differences in the Control Sets For more information see Control Sets on page 40 Dial Tone The Dial Tone feature only applies to FXS protocols The Edge defaults to providing Dial Tone on the channel You can disable Dial Tone by clearing the Dial Tone check box Ringback The Ringback feature applies to FXS Delay Dial Immediate Dial Wink Start El ITU Q 421 and PRI Network protocols The Edge defaults to providing ringback on the channel You can disable Ringback by clearing the Ringback check box Hook Flash Detect This option allows detection of hook flash to perform transfers It only allows transfers between analog FXS lines in a dialed control set Trunk Type This option gives the choic
101. k that the Edge is powered up and running 2 Check the console connection The console cable should connect between the Console jack on the Edge and a serial port on the PC using a DB9 or DB25 adapter 3 Check the Unit definition The definition for the Edge you are attempting to communicate with should define the same serial port which you are using to connect to the Edge 4 Initialize the Edge Select Initialize on the Units menu and select the name of the unit you are attempting to connect to Any time there is a communication error to the Edge you MUST INITIALIZE the Edge to re establish the connection On the PC software go to Units Initialize and select the name of the unit you are attempting to connect to Initialization takes place automatically if you edit a Unit Any Control Sets which were active within that unit will need to be disabled and then re enabled Error message Cannot connect to unit name Serial port already in use by 2 name Two or more Units within the current project are defined to use the same serial port connection Edit one of the Units and assign a different serial port Any time there is a communication error to the Edge you MUST INITIALIZE the Edge to re establish the connection On the PC software go to Units Initialize and select the name of the unit you are attempting to connect to Initialization takes place automatically if you edit a Unit Any Control Sets which were
102. l Setup Disconnect Seizure by equipment under test Delay Before Answer timer starts 1 Delay Before answer timer expires Edge answers Call Duration timer starts Delay before Message timer starts Edge starts playing audio message 3 Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will disconnect first Disconnect to start of new call timer expires Edge ready to receive next call If no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 3 148 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual T1 E1 Primary Rate CPE Call Originate 1 2 3 4 Wait For Delay Before TSP Plays Disconnect Answer Message Audio To Start Of Message New Call Call Call Connected Call Setup Disconnect Seizure from Edge Wait For Answer timer starts Edge detects answer from equipment under test Call Duration timer starts Delay Before Message timer starts NOTE If Wait for Answer timer expires before the Edge detects answer from equipment under test the Edge will proceed to step 6 ee aare pain do meags 00 Edge starts playing audio message 3 Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will di
103. late name Analog LS is displayed see Figure 26 Listed underneath are the channels that can be used for the selected control set and template For another example assume that the template was configured for T1 Wink Start protocol and named T1 Wink St see Figure 27 The left side under the Available Channels has channels 1 24 for both T1s and any of the channels can be chosen 40 400 00065 Rev E 43 TSP Edge User s Manual E Channel Assignments x Add channels to control set by selecting from available channels and dragging and dropping into control set Available Channels Control Set T 1 Call Terminate TT wink st HT Units Example 2 1 01 Units Example 2 1 02 Units Example 2 1 03 Units Example 2 1 04 Units Example 2 1 10 Dual T1 E1 Units Example 2 1 11 Dual T1 E1 Units Example 2 1 12 Dual T1 E1 Units Example 2 1 05 Units Example 2 1 13 Dual T1 E1 Um Uu nits Example 2 1 06 Units Example 2 1 14 Dual T1 E1 Add Units Example 2 1 07 Units Example 2 1 15 Dual T1 E1 Units Example 2 1 08 Units Example 2 1 16 Dual T1 E1 ad Units Example 2 1 17 Dual T1 E1 Remove Units Example 2 1 18 Dual T1 E1 Units Example 2 1 19 Dual T1 E1 Units Example 2 1 20 Dual T1 E1 Units Example 2 1 21 Dual T1 E1 Units Example 2 1 22 Dual T1 E1 Units Example 2 1 23 Dual T1 E1 Z Figure 27 Channel Assignments T1 Channels Add Remove Buttons The channels to be tested are chosen by selecting the channel on the l
104. le RING could be used to tell the other channel in a switch emulation to start ringing DISCONNECT could tell it to stop ringing and OFFHOOK could be used to tell the other channel to start a COD pulse Connect Channels The Connect Channels command is used to establish the audio path between two Route Channels For more information see Establishing Audio Connections between Channels on page 109 104 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Tones Audio This tab has the command buttons for enabling detectors and sending tones and Wave files For detecting DTMF Broadband or Voice the detectors have to be enabled and then disabled The following sequence of commands should happen 1 The appropriate detector must be enabled prior to the event using the Detect Enable commands 2 A Wait For Event s Detector Available must follow to wait until the detector is ready to receive 3 An f command verifies the detector is available 4 Another Wait For Events s Detect Seen waits for the audio signal 5 Another Zf statement determines what tone was seen and determines the next command accordingly 6 A Detect Disable command disables the detector Figure 48 shows the sequence for Detecting DTMF 40 400 00065 Rev E 105 TSP Edge User s Manual O V DTMF Detect Wait for Event s DTMF Detector Available If Voice Detector Available V Wait for Event s 4 DTMF Detect Seen If 5 DTMF D
105. ling Number and Called Number fields each has options for Type of Address and Numbering Plan which are displayed in the caller ID when sent to the equipment under test For Type of Address select Unknown Number National Number International Number or Subscriber Number 40 400 00065 Rev E 91 TSP Edge User s Manual For Numbering Plan select Unknown Numbering Plan ISDN Numbering Plan Telephony Numbering Plan or Private Numbering Plan Note The Subaddress Calling Number and Called Number fields can be configured per channel or by using the Channel Configuration Wizard see Channel Configuration Wizard on page 32 Once you have configured the parameters on the T1 PRI and Channels tabs see Templates on page 33 and Control Sets on page 40 for information about building simulations D Note To select a T1 Primary Rate CPE or Network template for a control set and then assign channels at least one unit s slot card mode must be T1 PRI with the PRI tab simulation setting as CPE or Network as appropriate E1 PRI EURO ISDN The Edge supports a bearer capability of Speech or 3 1 kHz Audio When configured as a Network the Edge sends the Date Time information element as part of the acknowledge message in response to a Setup message The date is fixed as July 4 The time is initially specified as 12 00 AM when the Edge configuration software is started and increments from that time as the system operates Th
106. mand and a Label command are created with a common identifying number The arrows at the top of the script window or the cut and paste operation can be used to move the Label command to where you want the GoTo to jump 40 400 00065 Rev E 101 TSP Edge User s Manual Label The Label command is normally used as a placeholder indicating the destination that a GoTo command will jump to Log Message The Log Message command sends a message to the event log There are standard messages and 25 user defined messages available The information in Table 3 indicates how the messages in the Log Message command relate to how the Edge event log generates call records and counts calls Table 3 ScriptBuilder s Log Message Command One of the following messages needs to be sent to indicate the start of a call Start Call Originate Incoming Call Call From Channel The following needs to be sent to indicate the end of a call Disconnect Note The call counts in Edge configuration software depend upon the receipt of this message The following indicate a completed call Answer Connect To Channel The following indicate the reasons for an incomplete call Busy Dial Timeout No Match For Dialed Number Wink Delay Dial Start Timeout Wink Delay Dial End Timeout No Tip Ground Detected No Acknowledge Detected The following are general information messages that have no impact on call records COD Audi
107. mber Unknown Numbering Plan NONE AU Browse Figure 19 POTS FXO Card Type Channels Tab The Channels tab is where each channel can be assigned a Phone Number Transmit Digits T1 El only and Audio Message The Channel Configuration field assigns the channel an identification number see Channel Identification on page 30 The Subaddress Calling Number and Called Number fields are only available for T1 PRI and E1 PRI card modes For more information see Primary Rate ISDN Software Modules TSP PRI and TSP 2PRI on page 87 Note For El only usable channels are listed 1 30 The 2 signaling channels are not available 40 400 00065 Rev E 29 TSP Edge User s Manual Channel Identification The channel identification number is based on the name the unit was given the slot number the module is in the port each physical connector on a card is considered a port and is numbered on the card and the logical channel 1 24 on a T1 1 30 on an El 1 2 on an 8 Channel POTS and only 1 on a 4 Channel POTS Each port can have one or more channels For instance each T1 port has 24 channels On an 8 channel POTS module each of the four ports has two channels 1 e each connector has two analog phone lines The assignment method is displayed in Figure 20 Unit Example 3 1 9i Unit Name Channel Number Slot Number Port Number Figure 20 Channel Identification Note the nu
108. mbering scheme by clicking the arrow under Channel Configuration on a POTS Unit screen The channel displayed in Figure 20 is Unit Example 3 1 01 The name assigned to the Edge is Unit Example with 3 being the third slot in the Edge The 1 is the first port of four on the POTS module The 01 is for the first channel of two on each port of the 8 Channel POTS module Note that the breakdown for the channel assignment is displayed just beneath the Channel Configuration box on the POTS screen All the parameters available for the T1 E1 cards under the Channel Configuration are identical on the 4 and 8 Channel POTS Card Type screens except for Transmit Digits which is only available on T1 E1 Phone Number The Phone Number is the telephone number assigned up to 40 digits to a channel that will be dialed by another channel to call to that channel This only applies to the Dialed control sets Transmit Digits The Transmit Digits are the DTMF digits up to 40 digits that the Edge sends digitally via common channel for PRI calls or in band when a call is placed to a T1 El Wink Start Delay Dial Immediate Dial FXS or Q 421 channel This provides routing information as in DNIS operation for the equipment under test if needed Note Only in band DTMF signaling is available R1 and R2 MF signaling is currently not supported by the Edge The format used for transmitting ANI and DNIS varies depending on how the equipment under test is p
109. me card slots as defined in the current project 2 Redefine the card types in the Unit edit screen To do this all channels within the unit would need to be removed from control sets Icon D Problem Error message Unit name requires a License Code to enable its operation Contact Teltone Corporation Solution All Edge units require a license code to enable their operation Contact Teltone customer service to obtain a license code for your unit 114 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Icons Problem Solution Problem Solution e and Id T1 E1 Alarms When configuring for a T1 E1 module and there is no T1 E1 signal present or the port is configured incorrectly you will get a red alarm light on the T1 E1 module next to the RJ connection The main screen display tree will show X a yellow circle with a red X next to the Units Expand the tree by clicking the next to Units Now expand it further by clicking the sign next to Unit name Keep expanding the tree till you get to the red circle next to the Port for the T1 1 Verify a device is connected to the T1 E1 port 2 Verify the settings for the T1 E1 card match those for the device connected to the TI E1 port EXCEPT either the T1 E1 port on the Edge or the device connected to the Edge must be set for internal clock and the other must be set for external clock 3 Verify the device connected to the T1 E1 port is not deliberately
110. mer Premise Equipment 40 400 00065 Rev E 95 TSP Edge User s Manual Channels Tab Figure 45 shows the parameters on the Channels tab in the E1 PRI card mode For information about configuring the Phone Number Transmit Digits and Audio Message fields see Channels Tab on page 29 For information about configuring the Subaddress Calling Number and Called Number fields see Channels Tab on page 91 Unit Unit Example oane rj coswo SEG Unknown Number Unknown Numbering Plan Unknown Number Unknown Numbering Plan Figure 45 EI PRI Card Mode Channels Tab Once you have configured the parameters on the E1 PRI and Channels tabs see Templates on page 33 and Control Sets on page 40 for information about building simulations O Note To select a El Primary Rate CPE or Network template for a control set and then assign channels at least one unit s slot card mode must be El PRI with the PRI tab simulation setting as CPE or Network as appropriate 96 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual ADVANCED TEST SCRIPTING SOFTWARE MODULE TSP ATS The ATS Advanced Test Scripting software module gives the user the capability to program the Edge to perform specific tasks in a sequence of steps The Edge with the ATS software module has the following features e User definable call sequences e Send DTMF during a call e Detect DTMF during a call e Se
111. mer starts Delay Before Message timer starts Delay Before Message timer expires Edge starts playing audio message Call Duration timer expires Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Disconnect to start of new call timer expires Edge ready to receive next call DTMF dialing uses the DTMF Transmit Length timing for both the on and off times 2 If no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 4 40 400 00065 Rev E 139 TSP Edge User s Manual T1 E1 Loop Start FXS T1 E1 Loop Start FXS Call Terminate 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Delay Before Dial Tone Delay Before Ringback Delay Before TSP Plays Far End Disconnect Disconnect Dial Tone From TSP Ringback From TSP Message Audio guard time To Start Of Message New Call Call Setup Call Connected Call Disconnect 0 Off hook by equipment under test Delay Before Dialtone timer starts 1 Delay Before Dialtone timer expires Dial Tone Length timer starts Dial tone starts from Edge 2 Dial Tone Length timer expires Dial tone ends simulates reception of first dialed digit Delay Before Ringback timer starts 3 Delay Before Ringback timer expires simulates completion of dialing and network setup delays Ringback start from Edge Ringback Length timer starts 4 Ringback Length timer expires Ringback ends simulating answer Call Duration timer starts Delay Before Message timer starts 5 Delay Before Message time
112. mit 3 Receive 4 5 6 Receive 7 8 Figure 53 Network Port Pin out Network Crossover Cable T1 E1 Ports 40 400 00065 Rev E Figure 55 TI El1 Module Pin out RJ45 Plug 1 RJ45 Plug 2 1 Transmit 3 Receive White Orange 2 Transmit 6 Receive Orange ne 3 Receive 1 Transmit White Green RJ45 Plug 4 4 Blue 5 5 White Blue 6 Receive 2 Transmit Green 7 7 White Brown 8 8 Brown Figure 54 Ethernet Cross Over Cable RJ45 12345678 1 Receive Ring 2 Receive Tip 3 NC RJ 45 Jack 4 Transmit Ring 5 Transmit Tip 6 NC 7 NC 8 N C TSP Edge User s Manual 153 TSP Edge User s Manual T1 E1 Cable DTE DTE RJ45 Plug 1 RJ45 Plug 2 2 1 Receive Ring 4 Transmit Ring White Orange Pint 2 Receive Tip 5 Transmit Tip Orange RJ45 Plug 3 3 White Green 4 Transmit Ring 1 Receive Ring Blue 5 Transmit Tip 2 Receive Tip White Blue 6 6 Green 7 7 White Brown 8 8 Brown Figure 56 TI E1 Cable POTS Ports POTS FXO Modules RJ14 1 N C 2 Channel 2 Tip 3 Channel 1 Ring RJ 14 Jack 4 Channel 1 Tip 5 Channel 2 Ring 6 N C Figure 57 8 Channel POTS FXO Module Pin out POTS FXS Modules RJ14 N C Channel 2 Tip 8 Channel Only Channel 1 Ring Channel 1 Tip
113. mmed for the channel proceed directly to step 6 130 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Analog Loop Start FXS Call Originate 4 TSP Sends Delay Before TSP Plays Far End Disconnect Disconnect Ringing Message Audio guard time To Start Of Message New Call Call Call Connected Call Disconnect Setup A Wait For Answer timer starts Edge detects answer from equipment under test Call Duration timer starts Delay Before Message timer starts Note If Wait for Answer timer expires before the Edge detects answer from equipment under test the Edge will proceed to step 4 P lee sar ayg a Edge starts playing audio message 3 Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Far end Disconnect timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will send 850ms COD 4 Far end disconnect timer expires Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If equipment under test goes back off hook before the Far End Disconnect timer expires the Edge goes back to looking for step 3 5 Disconnect to start of new call timer expires Edge ready to receive next call l If no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 3 40 400 00065 Rev E 131 TSP Edge User s Manual T1 E1 Delay Dial T1 E1 Delay Dial Call Terminate 4 5 6 7 8 9 Delay TSP Sends Delay Delay TSP Sends Delay TSP Plays Far End Disconnect Di
114. mulations to run start and stop the simulations view the results and diagnose Edge problems Edge software function that ties units and templates together by specifying type of action to perform which template and which channels to use and when to perform the action The configuration information for a specific Edge use is stored in a project file A Edge project has a tsp file extension Term used by Edge software to define the physical location of a telephony interface module There are four slots in an Edge Edge software settings that define the channel protocols and timing parameters for call simulation Edge software feature that displays the step by step call progress of a channel during a simulation Edge software settings that define an Edge physical hardware platform including Edge connections installed interface modules card configuration and some channel options In this mode calls are placed through the TSP Edge Calls are originated on one end and are terminated on the other end by connecting one Edge channel to another Calls are initiated by an external device connected to the Edge and make a connection to another external device A Tl framing type Extended Super Frame a T1 framing standard that is defined as 24 frames grouped together The 8 000bps frame is broken into 3 segments 2 000bps for framing and signaling 2 000bps for CRC 6 error detection and 4 000bps for a data link A physical and data li
115. n 18 Upgrades Tab 48 V Valid Module Combination 20 Versions 20 119 W Warranty 9 22 48 117 118 167
116. nalog LS Block Diagram 4 Call Process Flowcharts 125 Call Terminate Block Diagram 4 Call Timings 125 Card Mode 23 Card Type 19 Changing IP address 22 Channel Assignments Analog 43 Screen 43 T1 Channels 43 Channel Configuration Wizard 32 Channel Identification 30 Channels Tab 29 Clock 24 26 88 93 Connecting to a Unit on the Network 21 Connections 12 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual INDEX Control Set Screen 40 CPE Simulation 35 90 95 D Diagnostics 55 Window 55 Dual T1 E1 Block End to End 3 Dual T1 El Module 6 E El Card Mode 26 E1 PRI Card Mode 92 Edge Configuration Software 14 End to End Calls Analog LS to Analog LS Block Diagram 4 Analog LS to T1 E1 Block Diagram 4 Dual T1 E1 Block Diagram 3 Single T1 Block Diagram 2 End to End Example 45 Ethernet Cross Over Cable 13 EURO ISDN 92 Event Log 52 Extended Warranties 118 F FCC Rules x Features 1 G Getting Started 10 Glossary 158 H Hardware ID 22 49 Hardware Options 5 Hook Flash Detect 36 Icons 16 Installing 165 TSP Edge User s Manual Hardware Modules 11 Software 14 IP Address 21 Changing 22 ISDN 87 L License Codes 9 22 48 M Main Window 16 Maintenance 117 Module Matrix Wizard 19 Modules Configuration 23 Hardware 5 Software 8 N Network Connection 21 31 Network Control 21 Network Simulation 35 90 95 O Operating System 10 Options S
117. nd Disconnect timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will send 850ms COD 4 Far end disconnect timer expires Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If equipment under test goes back off hook before the Far End Disconnect timer expires the Edge goes back to looking for step 3 5 Disconnect to start of new call timer expires Edge ready to receive next call l If no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 3 40 400 00065 Rev E 141 TSP Edge User s Manual T1 E1 Immediate Dial T1 E1 Immediate Dial Call Terminate 0 1 2 3 4 Delay Before Delay Before TSP Sends Delay Before TSP Plays Far End Disconnect Disconnect Answer Ringback Ringback Message Audio guard time To Start Of Message New Call Call Setup Call Connected Call Disconnect Delay Before Answer timer starts Delay Before answer timer expires Edge answers Delay before ringback timer starts Delay before ringback timer expires Ringback starts Ringback length timer starts 3 Ringback length timer expires Ringback ends Call Duration timer starts Delay before Message timer starts Edge starts playing audio message 5 Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Far end Disconnect timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will disconnect first
118. nd test tones e Detect broadband energy e Detect voice e Play multiple Wave files on a channel This software module is typically used in a development or production environment For example IVR interactive voice response program developers can use the ATS software module for testing and exercising an IVR system by developing a script where the Edge places a call then sends DTMF and detects voice Testing an IVR system for a bank could be done by scripting the following e The Edge places a call into the IVR system e The IVR answers and plays a recording of options and the number to press for each option For example pressing 1 provides bank hours and pressing 2 provides account information e The Edge waits for voice and then sends DTMF for the number 2 for account information e The IVR asks for an account number e The Edge waits for voice and then sends the DTMF of a test account number 12345 and so on Figure 46 shows the steps that would be in the script TT TSP sends TSP initiates TSP waits TSP waits TSP sends STP waits BE call for answer for voice DTMF digit 2 for voice i bu Figure 46 Script Example Steps 40 400 00065 Rev E 97 TSP Edge User s Manual Q Notes The ATS software module requires a TSP Edge unit The original TSP unit does not support this software module When creating a script all call progress steps must be included for the call to be succes
119. nection to Edge is broken 1 if connection to Edge is OK TIALARMS portname alarms Portname t1 el port unitname slot port Alarms 0 no alarms 1 Clock Sync 2 Red Alarm 3 Clock Sync amp Red Alarm TASK taskname enabled runstatus Taskname task control set name Enabled 0 task control set disabled 1 task control set enabled runstatus 0 idle 1 channels still active TCP Returns Socket1 Same data as DDE link item 7SPData 62 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual INITIALIZE Format INITIALIZE unitname Description Initializes an Edge unit Parameter unitname Name of Edge unit to initialize DDE Returns Item TSPData Working Command accepted initializing unit Error Invalid parameter Complete Initialization complete TCP Returns Socket1 Same data as DDE link item 7SPData Notes The working response is sent immediately after the command is received and before the initialization of the unit The complete is sent when the initialization of the Edge is completed If communicating via DDE and the Working response is received the user should repeat the DDE request until the Complete response is received 40 400 00065 Rev E 63 TSP Edge User s Manual LISTCARDS Format LISTCARDS unitname Description Lists what cards are installed in an Edge unit Parameter unitname Name of Edge unit DDE Returns Item TSPData Error Invalid parameter Cardnames List of card types one per slot delimit
120. nformation on page 22 Return Procedures If a unit is found to be defective contact Teltone customer service to obtain an RMA Return Material Authorization number and shipping instructions When returning units provide the following information e Unit model number unit part number and serial number obtained from the Unit ID label on the bottom of the unit e Teltone RMA number e All available fault information e Complete shipping and billing address e Repair purchase order Technical Assistance For technical assistance on this product call Teltone technical support at 425 951 3390 or send an email to support teltone com Maintenance Cleaning The Edge can be cleaned by using a damp cloth and wiping away any dust or residue on the metal Always disconnect power before cleaning the Edge Servicing The Edge should be checked periodically for damage or hazardous conditions There are no user serviceable parts in this unit 40 400 00065 Rev E 117 TSP Edge User s Manual ORDERING INFORMATION Hardware Chassis TSP EDGE 01 Base Chassis unit Need to order one or more of the hardware modules to plug into chassis Includes software and cables Optional Hardware Modules TSPU ST1E1 01 TSPU DT1E1 01 TSPU 4POTS 01 TSPU 8PFXO 01 TSPU 8POTS 01 Single T1 E1 interface module manufacturer discontinued Dual T1 E1 interface module 4 Channel POTS FXS interface module manufacturer discontinued 8 Chann
121. ng of the Delay Dial signal Wait For Wink End Time Edge waits to receive the end of a Wink signal after receiving the beginning of the Wink signal Delay Before Dial The delay before the Edge starts transmitting digits for each call made by the Edge Wait for Answer The time the Edge waits before abandoning a call if there is no answer 40 400 00065 Rev E 125 TSP Edge User s Manual Terminating Calls Delay Before Seize Delay before the Edge sends seize acknowledge once it Acknowledge detects a seizure from equipment under test Delay Before Delay Dial Delay before the Edge begins the Delay Dial signal once it Signal detects a seizure from the equipment under test Delay Before Wink Signal Delay before the Edge begins the Wink signal once it detects a seizure from the equipment under test Delay Dial Length Length of time from when the Edge begins the Delay Dial signal until it terminates the Delay Dial signal Wink Length Length of time from when the Edge begins the Wink signal until it terminates the Wink signal Delay Before Dial Tone Delay from time equipment under test sends an off hook indication to time the Edge sends dial tone Dial Tone Length In switch emulation or call termination the length of time the Edge will send dial tone before going to the next phase of the call In a dialed control set the length of time the Edge will send dial tone while waiting for the first digit Wait for Dialing Start In a
122. nk technology for LAN networking This setting is used when the TSP Edge acts as the CPE and clocks from the equipment under test When the Edge is set for External Clock the equipment under test should be set for Internal Clock Frame Alignment Sequence An El signaling option A bit sequence used to ensure that receivers maintain synchronization of incoming physical layer frames This is used for Clear Channel operation only In T1 a block of data 193 bits that includes an 8 bit sample of each channel 8 X 24 192 plus a synchronization bit called a framing bit 40 400 00065 Rev E 161 TSP Edge User s Manual FX0 FXS Ground Start GUI HDB3 Immediate Dial Internal Clock IP Address ISDN ITU Q 421 IVR 162 Foreign Exchange Office Connection configuration for generating a call from a POTS phone set to the computer telephony system The TSP Edge 8 Channel POTS FXO interface module is used with equipment under test that acts as the telephony system Office The module provides eight channels that appear as telephones to the equipment under test Foreign Exchange Station Connection configuration for generating a call from the computer telephony system to a POTS phone set The TSP Edge 8 Channel POTS FXS interface module is used with equipment under test acting as POTS telephone sets Station The module provides eight channels that appear as Central Office or PBX lines to the equipment under test
123. ns respectively for the categories Standard Messages Event Message Description Data1 1 LogStartup Startup 2 logShutdown Shutdown 3 logT1AlarmClear T1 E1 Alarm Clear 4 logT1alarmSetO T1 E1 Alarm Set Clock Sync 5 logT1AlarmSet1 T1 E1 Alarm Set Red Alarm 6 logT1AlarmSet2 T1 E1 Alarm Set Undefined 2 7 logT1AlarmSet3 T1 E1 Alarm Set Undefined 3 8 logT1AlarmSet4 T1 E1 Alarm Set Undefined 4 9 logT1AlarmSet5 T1 E1 Alarm Set Undefined 5 10 logT1AlarmSet6 T1 E1 Alarm Set Undefined 6 11 logT1AlarmSet7 T1 E1 Alarm Set Undefined 7 135 logRCVerror Receive Error 136 logNoPort No Serial Port Selected 137 logNoIP No IP Address Defined 138 logFTPFail Network Connection Failure 139 logTXFail Transmit Failure 140 logCardWrong Wrong card type in slot 141 logCardMissing Missing card in slot 142 logCardInvalid Invalid card type in slot 143 logPortInUse Serial Port Already In Use 144 logIPInUse IP Address Already In Use 145 logTFTPComplete File Download Successful 146 logTFTPNOSERVER File Download Transmit Failure 147 logTFTPTXFAIL File Download No Response From Server 148 logTFTPFILEERROR File Download File Creation Error 149 logNOTEDGE Unit is not a Teltone TSP 150 logNEEDSKEY Unit requires key to operate 151 logNeedsIPConnection Unit requires network connection
124. o File Playback Start Alerting Channel Wink User Incompatible Bits Tx Rx In addition for PRI or T1 E1 scripts the status of the on off hook phone icon is set based on the following messages Off hook Start Call Originate Incoming Call Call From Channel On hook Disconnect For POTS calls the icon status is automatic however the event log still requires messages within the scripts for proper logging 102 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Start and Stop Timer The Start Timer and Stop Timer commands allow a script to control delays or durations of events or to provide a maximum timeout while waiting for an event Timings may be defined within the script or may use the timings within the template assigned when running the script Two timers are provided Typical operation is to start the timer and then use a Wait for Event s with the Timer x Expired option selected to wait for the timer to complete Request Control The Request Control command allows branching within a script based upon numbers stored in a text file Each time a Request Control command is executed from any channel in the same control set it retrieves the next number in the file Each time the control set is started the file is reset to the beginning The files containing the list of numbers must be standard text files with one number string per line The numbers can range from 0 to 99 If any othe
125. o guard time To Start Of Message New Call Call Setup Call Connected Call Disconnect 0 Off hook by equipment under test Delay Before Dialtone timer starts 1 Delay Before Dialtone timer expires Dial Tone Length timer starts Dial tone starts from Edge 2 Dial Tone Length timer expires Dial tone ends simulates reception of first dialed digit Delay Before Ringback timer starts 3 Delay Before Ringback timer expires simulates completion of dialing and network setup delays Ringback start from Edge Ringback Length timer starts 4 Ringback Length timer expires Ringback ends simulating answer Call Duration timer starts Delay Before Message timer starts 5 Delay Before Message timer expires Edge starts playing audio message Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Far end Disconnect timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will send 850ms COD Far end disconnect timer expires Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If equipment under test goes back off hook before the Far End Disconnect timer expires the Edge goes back to looking for step 6 8 Disconnect to start of new call timer expires Edge ready to receive next call 1 If Dial Tone is disabled in template proceed directly to step 2 2 If Ringback is disabled in template proceed directly to step 4 3 f no Audio Message is progra
126. o view a unit s hardware ID warranty expiration dates license code and other information 1 Connect to the Edge 2 If you have not yet created a Unit Name do so now see Units on page 18 3 In the Edge configuration software main window expand the Units node of the tree display and click the name of the connected unit The hardware ID warranty expiration dates etc are displayed in the information section 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Unit Configuration Summary 1 Select New on the Units menu and name the unit The Unit dialog box is displayed 2 In the Unit dialog box configure the Serial Connection setting on the General tab by selecting the appropriate Comm Port 3 Click the Query Card Types button at the bottom of the Unit dialog box The information on the Slot tabs in the Unit dialog box now reflects the physical modules in the Edge 4 Click OK in the Unit dialog box 5 Ifa message stating that Newer code is available is displayed click No and follow the instructions in Newer Software Versions on page 20 6 Re open the Unit dialog box for your unit 7 Ifnetwork control is needed assign a valid IP address to the unit and select Network connection Module Configuration Slot Tabs Once the card types and the connection to the Edge are defined there are many different options to configure for each card type Choose each Slot tab that has a module installed and configure
127. of CAUSE information element non existent or not implemented CAUSE invalid information element contents CAUSE invalid calling party number CAUSE cause unknown SIGNAL IND o 0 SIGNAL tone on dial tone SIGNAL tone on ring back audible ring SIGNAL tone on busy SIGNAL tone on confirmation SIGNAL tone on custom tone or announcement SIGNAL tone on busy verify tone SIGNAL tone on camp on SIGNAL tone on special dial tone SIGNAL tone on reorder o 8 SIGNAL tone on receiver off hook 19 SIGNAL tone on expensive route SIGNAL alerting on incoming call 84 40 400 00065 Rev E SIGNAL tone on barge in warning TSP Edge User s Manual SIGNAL alerting on incoming call distinctive es SIGNAL alerting on requested cal ofere 8 Se SGNAL setngovrsemedS O O O O OSOS 7o PROGRESS IND 8 PROGRESS In band info or appropriate pattern is now available NOTIFY IND C S Weigdsonies a tonto userid 40 400 00065 Rev E 85 TSP Edge User s Manual INFO RQ IND INFO REQUEST COMPLETED PROMPT FOR ADDITIONAL INFO PROMPT FOR ADDITIONAL INFO Authorization PROMPT FOR ADDITIONAL INFO Digits PROMPT FOR ADDITIONAL INFO Terminal ID FEATURE IND Cause 1 of rearure a 86 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual PRIMARY RATE ISDN SOFTWARE
128. of channel unitname slot port channel state Return channel to normal operation Set channel to ringing state Place channel Off hook Place channel On hook UNO DDE Returns Item TSPData OK Command accepted Error Invalid parameter TCP Returns Socket1 Same data as DDE link item 7SPData Notes The channel must be assigned to a task control set and the state must be valid for the protocol in use Multiple channels may be set in diagnostic modes simultaneously 40 400 00065 Rev E 71 TSP Edge User s Manual SETMONITOR 72 Format SETMONITOR channelid Description Enables monitoring of bit state changes on a channel Parameter channelid Name of channel unitname slot port channel DDE Returns Item TSPData OK Command accepted Error Invalid parameter TCP Returns Socket1 Same data as DDE link item TSPData Notes The channel must be assigned to a task control set Only one channel can be monitored at a time setting a new channel will disable monitoring of any previously assigned channel Bit state changes are sent as events 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual SETPRIEVENTS Format SETPRIEVENTS channelid Description Enables extended PRI event messages for a channel Parameter channelid Name of channel unitname slot port channel DDE Returns Item TSPData OK Command accepted Error Invalid parameter TCP Returns Socket1 Same data as DDE link item TSPData Notes The channel m
129. om the equipment under test the Edge will send 850ms COD 7 Far end disconnect timer expires Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If equipment under test goes back off hook before the Far End Disconnect timer expires the Edge goes back to looking for step 6 E Disconnect to start of new call timer expires Edge ready to receive next call Tf Ringback is disabled in template proceed directly to step 4 f no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 6 144 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual E1 ITU Q 421 Call Originate Wait For Delay Before TSP Dials Wait For Delay Before TSP Plays Far End Disconnect Disconnect Seize Dial Answer Message Audio guard time To Start Of Acknowledge Message Calling Party Control New Call Call Setup Call Connected Call Disconnect E E Wait for Seize Acknowledge timer starts 1 Seize acknowledge received from equipment under test Delay before Dialing timer starts Note If Wait for Seize Acknowledge timer expires before acknowledge received from equipment under test the Edge will release the seizure and proceed to step 7 Delay before Dial timer expires Edge starts dialing the Transmit Digits assigned to channel 3 Dialing ends Wait For Answer timer starts 4 Edge detects answer from equipment under test Call Duration timer starts Delay Before Message timer starts Note If Wait for Answer timer expires before
130. on top See Figure 37 Click the arrow and a list of channels is displayed Scroll to select a specific channel Selecting AII will bring up every channel on the Edge including the ones not in use It is recommended to choose a specific channel or choose by the Control Set name Select Diagnostic Channels Figure 37 Select Diagnostic Channels Screen Figure 38 shows how channels are displayed A box represents each selected channel ABUT Titers tiers LAlNomal_ alfin _AllOttHook _AllOnHook_ Lime 0 mcm n Figure 38 Diagnostics Window Channels can be viewed in any combination To add other channels select View Channel on the Diagnostics menu To close a specific channel click the Close button in the title bar for the channel To close all the channels select Close All on the Diagnostics menu The Window menu controls the way the channels are arranged The icon in a channel s title bar indicates an on hook or off hook condition from the equipment under test 40 400 00065 Rev E 55 TSP Edge User s Manual A channel can be placed in a certain signaling state by clicking the appropriate button in the channel s box Ringing is forced by clicking the L button Off hook is forced by clicking the a button On hook is forced by clicking the button The Normal button puts the channel back to normal operation In addition a channels can be placed in a certain state by clicking the All Normal All Ring All Of
131. one extension cord The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by Teltone Corporation Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminal devices to be connected to a telephone interface without overloading the interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the REN of all devices does not exceed five 5 in most but not all cases Check with your local exchange carrier for the REN limit in your Service area The REN assigned to each device is located on the equipment label COMPLIANCE NOTICE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for Radio Noi
132. or step 3 5 Disconnect to start of new call timer expires Edge ready to receive next call l If no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 3 40 400 00065 Rev E 137 TSP Edge User s Manual T1 E1 Loop Start FXO T1 E1 Loop Start FXO Call Terminate 0 1 2 4 Delay Before Delay Before TSP Plays Disconnect Answer Message Audio To Start Of Message New Call Call Call Connected Call Setup Disconnect Ringing from equipment under test Delay Before Answer timer starts Delay Before answer timer expires Edge answers Call Duration timer starts Delay before Message timer starts EE V Edge starts playing audio message 3 Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will disconnect first Edge ready to receive next call If no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 3 138 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual T1 E1 Loop Start FXO Call Originate 0 1 2 3 4 Delay Before TSP Delay Before TSP Plays Disconnect Dial Dials Message Audio To Start Of Message New Call Call Setup Call Connected Call Disconnect Delay Before dial timer starts Delay before dial timer expires Edge starts dialing the Transmit Digits assigned to channel 2 Dialing ends Call Duration ti
133. or use only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not disassemble the product but take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is required Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions or if the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged or if the product exhibits a distinct change in performance refer servicing to qualified service personnel If the product is used in a manner other than specified in this manual the protection provided by the product may be impaired For the purpose of removing power from the product the power input connector is the main power disconnect point Pull the power cord away from the connector to ensure power disconnect Adequate air flow must be maintained in order for the product to operate correctly Do not wrap the product in blankets paper or other material that may impede ventilation CAUTION THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES USE APPROPRIATE HANDLING PROCEDURES 40 400 00065 Rev E ix U S REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FCC Part 15 Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection aga
134. pensate for when an all Zeros state exist when equipment is off which can lead to lost of synchronization on the T1 due to too many successive zeros PCM Encoding The Edge configuration software defaults to mu law PCM Encoding which is the North American standard for T1 PCM encoding refers to the process used to digitize the analog signal It is necessary to ensure this matches the equipment under test El normally uses a law PCM encoding Q Important On Dual T1 E1 both channels are configured for the same clock framing for T1 signaling for E1 and line coding Ensure the T1 El parameters are consistent with the configuration of the equipment under test This information can be found in the equipment manual or by contacting the vendor Line Build out The Line Build out defaults to 0 133 ft 0 dB level but can be changed for different distances or dB loss expected on the line 40 400 00065 Rev E 89 TSP Edge User s Manual PRI Tab The global PRI parameters are configured on this tab see Figure 41 This includes programming the PRI switch platform and the end the Edge will simulate Unit Unit Example General Slot1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Network Card Type Dual T1 E1 Card Mode JEE ssl m T1 PRI Channels Global PRI Parameters Switch Type US National ISDN 2 Simulation Network i CPE DK Cancel Query CardT ypes Module Matrix Wizard Figure
135. plate Timings Lab 5k osea io Tos OD grab Ee 37 Figure 24 Template Signaling Tab serere tette 38 Figure 25 Onttol Seb c isses nein insere e ua E cin Di E Ru De nagees 40 Figure 26 Channel Assignments Analog seen 43 Figure 27 Channel Assignments T1 Channels eee 44 Figure 28 End to End Control Set Example see 46 Figure 29 Connectme C hamiels o sce en ras e o o 46 Eigure550 AS TA tsi eR OU satin edi e tota ui E E LA 48 Figure 3t Upgrades Tab ii AN de UR n pda 49 Figure 32 Setting the Default Idle State for Unassigned Channels 50 Figure 33 Control Set Information d ee e e ee me RR reste rrr diss 51 Figure 54 Call O e ENSEM el Ed ca ace aes 52 Figure 35 Events View on Event Log eese 53 Figure 36 Calls View on Event Log cdi esti n d rt lp aedes 54 Figure 37 Select Diagnostic Channels Ode 55 Figure 38 Diagnostics WindOW ind taa 55 Figure 39 Trace SCPeGDS uias ca Paced bcos aed ia 56 Figure 40 T1 PRI Card Mode T1 Tab aset traer eite tree 88 Figure 41 T1 PRI Card Mode PRI Tab esie eeiam eee nd eps decus 90 Figure 42 T1 PRI Card Mode Channels T bar 9 Figure 43 E1 PRI Card Mode El Tab eco dert eerie teen 93 Figure 44 E1 PRI Card Mode PRI Fab ettet ter tnnt ioa ta denen tert eia 95 40 400 00065 Rev E vii viii Figure 45 Figure 46 Figure 47 Figure 48 Figure 49 Figure 50 Figure 51 Figure 52
136. pplies to Call Originate and Call Terminate control sets Time the Edge delays after receiving an on hook from the equipment under test before it goes to an on hook state If the equipment under test goes back to an off hook state during this time the call will remain connected In Call Terminate control sets this can be used to simulate Called Party Control In Call Originate control sets this can be used to simulate Calling Party Control Disconnect to Start Of Time Edge delays after going on hook before resetting for New Call a new call 127 TSP Edge User s Manual Call Process Flowcharts Analog Loop Start FXO Analog Loop Start FXO Call Terminate 0 1 2 4 Delay Before Delay Before TSP Plays Disconnect Answer Message Audio To Start Of Message New Call Call Call Connected Call Setup Disconnect Ringing From equipment under test Delay Before Answer timer starts Delay Before answer timer expires Edge answers Call Duration timer starts Delay before Message timer starts IE TP adi ego MEN Edge starts playing audio message 3 Edge detects COD from equipment under test Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting COD from the equipment under test the Edge will disconnect first Edge ready to receive next call l If no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 3 128 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge Use
137. predefined protocol and has Factory Default listed This uses the bits states as defined by the standard for the Channel Protocol chosen on the Type tab Clicking the arrow lists equipment that Teltone Corporation has verified the default bits states used during call progress All predefined settings provided by Teltone begin with a All others listed without the will be those created by the user User Define Field The User Define field is checked if it is necessary to change the bit state parameters to match the equipment under test Once checked it will become grayed out and the predefined protocol field above will become blank The Undo Changes and Save As 38 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual buttons become available at this point and the bit state Outbound end initiating call and Inbound end receiving the call fields can be edited A 1 or 0 can be entered into these fields since signaling is done in a binary form An X is used for a Receive Bit when that signaling bit is not used Information on the bit states for the equipment being tested by the Edge should be obtained from the manual vendor or technical support of that product Q Notes For T1 when using D4 framing the bit fields are in ABAB format and the C and D bits must match the A and B bit fields This is because D4 does not employ C and D bits and will cause signaling problems For El the C and D bits must be set for 0 and 1 respectively Ot
138. r characters are found only the valid characters up to the first invalid character is used This allows for comments to be added to the right of the numbers in the file Lines with no valid number are automatically skipped If a line contains the word Restart the file is reset to the beginning After executing this command a Wait for Event s should be executed with the Request for Control Number Completed option selected This should be followed by If and or Else If commands with Request For Control Number Completed selected to test for a specific Number Received or End of Number List Found Line States The Line States commands are used to define the call progress signaling of calls Within scripting a channel may signal another channel which is always designated as the route channel Route channels are specified either by being designated as one channel in a channel pair programmed in the control set static assignment equivalent to a Switch Emulation control set or dynamically by being a channel that is dialed by another channel as in the Dialed control set type There are two means for channels to communicate the Signal Route Channel and Post Current State commands The following describes these commands and all others found on the Line States tab See Sample Scripts for examples using these commands 40 400 00065 Rev E 103 TSP Edge User s Manual Set Line State This command is used to set the signaling state of the
139. r end However in some applications you may want to simulate incoming traffic to a connected device these calls are originated from within the Edge You may also want to monitor outgoing traffic from a connected device these calls are Terminated into the Edge End to End Calls End to End calls are ones where one channel is connected to another They are initiated by an external device connected to the Edge attempting to make a 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual connection to another external device For example calling from one modem to another on a pair of POTS connections or from a POTS connection to a T1 modem bank for V 90 modem testing A TI E1 Clear Channel application is where a single channel operates as a 64 KB s pipe with no framing or control bits in the data stream The channel is cross connected to another T1 E1 Clear Channel via the Control Set Dialed Channel Bank DSO to DSO for Clear Channel operation only and Switch Emulation are the types of End to End Control Sets used by the Edge The Edge cross connects a channel on the T1 E1 to another channel on the same T1 E1 see Figure 2 TSP Edge p Single or Equipment under THE Dual T1 E1 Test Module Figure 2 Single TI EI End to End The Edge cross connects a channel on the first T1 E1 to any channel on the second T1 E1 see Figure 3 Equipment under Test T1 E1 TSP Edge Equipmen
140. r expires Edge starts playing audio message Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Far end Disconnect timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will send 850ms COD Far end disconnect timer expires Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If equipment under test goes back off hook before the Far End Disconnect timer expires the Edge goes back to looking for step 6 8 Disconnect to start of new call timer expires Edge ready to receive next call 1 If Dial Tone is disabled in template proceed directly to step 2 2 If Ringback is disabled in template proceed directly to step 4 3 f no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 6 140 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual T1 E1 Loop Start FXS Call Originate 4 TSP Sends Delay Before TSP Plays Far End Disconnect Disconnect Ringing Message Audio guard time To Start Of Message New Call Call Call Connected Call Disconnect Setup A Wait For Answer timer starts Edge detects answer from equipment under test Call Duration timer starts Delay Before Message timer starts Note If Wait for Answer timer expires before the Edge detects answer from equipment under test the Edge will proceed to step 4 P lee sar ayg a Edge starts playing audio message 3 Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Far e
141. r s Manual Analog Loop Start FXO Call Originate 0 1 2 3 4 5 Delay Before TSP Wait For Delay Before TSP Plays Disconnect Dial Dials Answer Message Audio To Start Of Message New Call Call Setup Call Connected Call Disconnect ER Delay Before dial timer starts Delay before dial timer expires Edge starts dialing the Transmit Digits assigned to channel Unit screen 2 Dialing ends Wait For Answer timer starts Edge detects answer from equipment under test Call Duration timer starts Delay Before Message timer starts Note If Wait for Answer timer expires before the Edge detects answer from equipment under test the Edge will proceed to step 6 M Vu Edge starts playing audio message 5 Edge detects COD from equipment under test Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting COD from the equipment under test the Edge will disconnect first idi ain NN Edge ready to receive next call DTMF dialing uses the DTMF Transmit Length timing for both the on and off times f no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 5 40 400 00065 Rev E 129 TSP Edge User s Manual Analog Loop Start FXS Analog Loop Start FXS Call Terminate 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Delay Before Dial Tone Delay Before Ringback Delay Before TSP Plays Far End Disconnect Disconnect Dial Tone From TSP Ringback From TSP Message Audi
142. r the T1 E1 card match those for the device connected to the T1 El port EXCEPT either the T1 E1 port on the Edge or the device connected to the Edge must be set for internal clock and the other must be set for external clock Problem Edge does not see calls generated by device connected to T1 E1 channel Solution 1 Verify TI El is not in alarm 2 Verify that the channel is assigned to an appropriate control set and that the control set is enabled 3 Verify that the Channel Protocol for the template used in the control set matches the protocol expected by the device NOTE If the device is using an FXS or FXO protocol the Edge must be set to the opposite e g if device is Loop Start FXO the Edge must be Loop Start FXS 4 Verify the settings for the T1 E1 card match those for the device connected to the T1 El port EXCEPT either the T1 E1 port on the Edge or the device connected to the Edge must be set for internal clock and the other must be set for external clock 116 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual WARRANTY AND SERVICE Warranty Information Teltone warrants this product to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 1 year for hardware and 90 days for software Extended warranties are available see Extended Warranties on page 118 Q Note The warranty is voided if the unit is opened by unauthorized personnel To view a unit s current warranty expiration dates see Viewing Unit I
143. rdware Modules Before applying power to the Edge ensure that the telephony interface modules are installed per the following information and Table 1 Ensure the modules are securely seated and the thumb screws are tightened Note Slot count is 1 4 from left to right when looking at the back of the Edge l If using a TI E1 module install it in slot 4 a Two T1 El modules may be used ONLY if they are both Single T1 E1 modules and no other modules are installed Install the Single T1 E1 modules in slots 3 and 4 2 When installing POTS modules both FXO and FXS types install the first module in slot 3 and work to the left a Ifinstalling both FXO and FXS modules place the FXS modules to the left ofthe FXO modules b Ifinstalling both 4 and 8 Port POTS FXS modules place the 4 Port module to the left of the 8 Port module c When using a 4 Port POTS module at most only one other module may be installed 40 400 00065 Rev E 11 TSP Edge User s Manual Table 1 Module Interface Matrix Number of Each Module Type Module Placement 8 Channel 8 Channel Dual Port Slot1 Slot2 Slot3 Slot 4 POTS FXS POTS FXO T1 E1 Slot count is 1 4 from left to right when looking at the back of the Edge IFA EE A A E TO EA L1 ROT S FXO 2 POTS FXO_ POTSFXO 3 Pf POTS XO POTS XO POTS FXO L1 1 J POTSFXO TIEN 2 1 f POTSFXO POTSFXO TH E1 3 1 POTS FXO POTS FXO P
144. reen by clicking New see Templates on page 33 Either select a previously created template from the Template list or create a new template by clicking the New button For End to End Control Sets the Control Set screen shows two template fields instead of one This allows you to assign different templates to each of the two channels that you are connecting and allows combining T1 E1 and analog channels within the same control set 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Channel Assignments To select the channels click the Edit Channels button see Figure 25 The Channel Assignments screen appears see Figure 26 P Channel Assignments x Add channels to control set by selecting from available channels and dragging and dropping into control set Available Channels Control Set Call Originate i Units Example 3 1 01 Units Example 3 2 02 8 Channel POTS Units Example 3 1 02 Units Example 3 3 01 8 Channel POTS Units Example 3 3 02 8 Channel POTS Units Example 3 4 01 8 Channel POTS Units Example 3 4 02 8 Channel POTS Figure 26 Channel Assignments Analog The Channel Assignments screen displays the Available Channels to test for the Control Set Type and Template chosen on the Control Set screen For example assume that for an Analog LS Channel Type the name Analog LS was given to the template Notice that in the Channel Assignment screen on the left side under Available Channels the temp
145. res plus user defined scripts including e User definable call sequences e Send DTMF during a call e Detect DTMF during a call e Send test tones e Detect broadband energy e Detect voice e Play multiple wave files on a channel License Codes Edge license codes are used for e Enabling additional purchased software modules e Setting warranty information For information about upgrading the Edge see Upgrades Tab on page 48 SETUP System Requirements Power Caution AC operating power must be within 90 to 250 volts AC and the operating frequency from 43 to 63 Hz The Edge unit uses an industry standard IEC three prong connector so that almost any international power cord can be used A standard North American power cord is provided with the unit 40 400 00065 Rev E 9 TSP Edge User s Manual PC e PC with Windows 95 98 XP 2000 or Windows NT e Serial port interface on PC standard RS 232 DCE interface cable provided with Edge e Ethernet connection to PC crossover cable with RJ45 connectors provided or to LAN standard Ethernet cable not provided e Monitor keyboard and mouse or equivalent devices e 2X Speed CD ROM drive The following minimum disk storage capacities are required for the basic installation and storage of saved files 6 Mb required on the disk with the Windows operating system 4 Mb required on the disk the application is installed on 7 Mb additional required to install the Adobe Acro
146. rk contact your network administrator Error message Downloading the audio messages requires a network connection Make sure unit name has a valid IP address configured and has a network connection then select Unit Initialize name from the menus to send the audio file To download files to the Edge both the controlling PC and the Edge must have network connections and IP addresses In the Units window verify an IP address has been configured for the Edge To verify the Edge can be seen on the network go to a DOS prompt on the PC and type PING xxx xxx xxx xxx where xxx xxx xxx xxx is the IP address of the Edge and verify the Edge responds If the Edge does not respond but has an IP address configured and is connected to your network contact your network administrator Icon Problem Solution ZA Error message Cannot connect to unit name No serial port selected Edit the named unit and assign a serial port 40 400 00065 Rev E 113 TSP Edge User s Manual Problem Error message Port Already Open Another device is using the selected serial port This could be another Edge unit or another application Solution 1 Select a different serial port to connect to this unit 2 Close other application that is using this serial port Icon e Problem Error message Installed card types do not match defined card types Solution 1 Power down the Edge and place cards into sa
147. rogrammed A can be used in the Transmit Digits field to 30 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual provide a separator between the ANI and DNIS A can be used as the terminator The following are two possible scenarios ANI DNIS or DNIS ANI Where the total number of characters is 40 or less Also other variations are possible Refer to the manual of the equipment under test for more information Audio Message The last option for Channel Configuration is Audio Message Here you can choose an audio file to be played during a call simulation The default for Audio Message is NONE An audio file can be chosen by clicking the Browse button and choosing the preferred file The speaker button plays the audio file chosen If you wish to have the message played continuously during the call click the Repeat box to enable it otherwise the message is played only once Audio Messages must be created and stored in mu law or a law encoded 8 bit Wave file format and are stored in the PC in the Audio folder The Edge automatically converts a Wave file between a law and mu law in order to transmit them in accordance with the unit s port configuration Messages that are less than 8 seconds in length with a total combined length of 24 seconds or less are downloaded into the Edge and stored in nonvolatile memory If any messages are longer than 8 seconds or the combined length exceeds 24 seconds some messages will be streamed to the
148. rom Edge Wait For Answer timer starts Edge detects answer from equipment under test Call Duration timer starts Delay Before Message timer starts NOTE If Wait for Answer timer expires before the Edge detects answer from equipment under test the Edge will proceed to step 6 gg sare pain do meags 00 Edge starts playing audio message 3 Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will disconnect first Edge ready to receive next call If no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 3 40 400 00065 Rev E 151 TSP Edge User s Manual Connector and Cable Pin outs Console Port RJ11 Ground Transmit Receive RJ 11 Jack Ground N C O O1 Go Po gt N C Figure 50 Console Port Pin out Serial Cable and Adapters 152 RJ11 Plug 1 RJ11 Plug 2 7 Pini RJ11 Plugs O On BY Go Po gt INIO AOJO Figure 51 Serial Cable RJ11 to RJI1 RJ11 DB9 DB25 1 N C 14 2 N C 16 3 5 7 RJ 11 Jack 4 3 2 5 2 3 6 N C 1 Figure 52 Serial Cable Adapters 40 400 00065 Rev E 10 100 LAN Network PORT 12345678 RJ 45 Jack RJ45 1 Transmit 2 Trans
149. rts Ringback length timer starts 5 Ringback length timer expires Ringback ends 7 Call Duration timer starts Delay Before Message timer starts Edge starts playing audio message Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Far end Disconnect timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will disconnect first Far end disconnect timer expires Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If equipment under test goes back off hook before the Far End Disconnect timer expires the Edge goes back to looking for step 7 Edge ready to receive next call If Ringback is disabled in template proceed directly to step 5 2 If no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 7 146 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual T1 E1 Wink Start Call Originate 2 3 4 5 6 7 TSP Waits TSP Waits Delay Before TSP Wait For Delay Before TSP Plays Far End Disconnect Disconnect For For Dial Dials Answer Message Audio guard time To Start Of Start of Wink End of Wink Message New Call Call Setup Call Connected Call Disconnect ur For Wik Sirtis 2 Wait For Wink Start timer starts 1 Wink start from equipment under test Wait For Wink End timer starts Note If Wait For Wink Start timer expires before start of wink seen Edge releases seizure and goes to step 8 2 Wink end from equipment under test Delay
150. s of channels on each line connect when a call is initiated from either end Yellow dots next to any channels indicate that these channels have already been assigned to a previously created Control Set These channels can be used for this control set but are then no longer be assigned to the previous control set Click OK when done assigning channels 6 Click OK in the Control Set dialog box The main window appears with an End to End Example button under Control Set Enables 7 Click the End to End Example button The control set is activated allowing calls to take place The equipment under test at both ends initiate the traffic and the Edge is passive in this example Control Set Configuration Summary 1 Create a new control set by selecting New on the Control Sets menu 2 Select a Control Set Type 3 Assign template s to be used with the channels tested Select a template in the Template field Call Originate and Call Terminate have one Template field while all other control sets have two fields 4 Assign channels by clicking the Edit Channels button A Channel Assignment screen appears and the Available Channels are listed on the left side of the screen Select the channels to be tested by moving them from the left side to the right side Click OK Note The Switch Emulation Channel Bank and DSO to DSO control set types require the channels to be paired side by side on the right side of the screen The channel initi
151. sconnect Before Delay Dial Before Before Ringback Before Audio guard time To Start Of Delay Dial Signal Answer Ringback Message Message New Call Signal Call Setup Call Connected Call Disconnect NNNM Delay Before Delay Dial Signal timer starts 1 Delay Before Delay Dial Signal timer expires u Edge begins Delay Dial signal Delay Dial Length timer starts 2 Delay Dial Length timer expires i Edge ends Delay Dial signal Delay Before Answer timer starts 3 Delay Before Answer timer expires Edge Answers Delay Before Ringback timer starts 4 Delay Before Ringback timer expires u Ringback starts Ringback length timer starts 5 Ringback length timer expires E Ringback ends 7 Call Duration timer starts Delay Before Message timer starts Edge starts playing audio message Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Far end Disconnect timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will disconnect first Far end disconnect timer expires Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If equipment under test goes back off hook before the Far End Disconnect timer expires the Edge goes back to looking for step 7 a A Edge ready to receive next call If Ringback is disabled in template proceed directly to step 5 2 f no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 7 132 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s
152. sconnect first Edge ready to receive next call If no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 3 40 400 00065 Rev E 149 TSP Edge User s Manual T1 E1 Primary Rate NETWORK T1 E1 Primary Rate Network Call Terminate 0 1 2 3 4 Delay Before Delay Before TSP Sends Delay Before TSP Plays Disconnect Answer Ringback Ringback Message Audio To Start Of Message New Call Call Setup Call Connected Call Disconnect Delay Before Answer timer expires Edge sends answer Delay Before Ringback timer starts Delay Before Ringback timer expires Ringback starts Ringback length timer starts Ringback length timer expires Ringback ends Call Duration timer starts e timer starts Edge starts playing audio message Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will disconnect first d t mise RUN Edge ready to receive next call 1 If Ringback is disabled in template proceed directly to step 3 f no Audio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 5 150 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual T1 E1 Primary Rate Network Call Originate 1 2 3 4 Wait For Delay Before TSP Plays Disconnect Answer Message Audio To Start Of Message New Call Call Call Connected Call Setup Disconnect Seizure f
153. se Emissions set out in the equipment standard ICES 003 for digital apparatus AVIS DE CONFORMATION Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la class A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectriques dict par le minist re des Communications du Canada x 40 400 00065 Rev E OVERVIEW Telecom Simulation Platform TSP Edge The Teltone TSP Edge is a combined hardware and software platform used to simulate connections to different telephony interfaces These include T1 E1 analog POTS FXS and analog POTS FXO An RS 232 port and an Ethernet port are provided to configure and control the Edge Telecom Simulation Platiorm Figure 1 Edge Front Standard Features Base unit for configuring with optional hardware plug in modules Upgradeable software and hardware modular design Analog POTS and T1 E1 simulation in the same system Operates under Windows 95 98 2000 XP or Windows NT Programming and control can be done with either the serial or Ethernet connection Status display provides current state for each channel on off hook ringing etc Supports three call types o Originate calls placed by the Edge to a connected device o Terminate calls placed into the Edge by a connected device o End to End calls placed through the Edge by one device to another Call progress and DTMF signaling Event loggin
154. se a valid IP format that is in the same subnet and uses a valid subnet mask Click OK Network Control A network connection can be used for controlling the Edge Only a PC on the same subnet as the unit can control it via the network To enable network control select the unit on the Units menu On the Unit screen General tab the IP address programmed into the unit will be displayed Select Network connection and click OK The unit is controlled via the Ethernet connection at this point If the unit s IP address is not displayed on the Unit screen follow the instructions in the previous subsection first Connecting to a Unit on the Network You can connect your PC to any Edge that has been assigned a valid IP address and is on the network The Edge configuration software remembers the names and IP addresses of all the units that your PC has connected to If your PC has previously connected to the unit select New on the Units menu In the New Unit dialog box select the unit you wish to connect to This automatically enters 40 400 00065 Rev E 21 TSP Edge User s Manual the last known IP address for that unit If not first create a new unit select Network connection and enter the IP address of the unit you wish to connect to Then click the Query Card Types button and click OK The Query Card Types function matches the modules in the physical unit to the card types in your Edge configuration software project If you skip this
155. sful The Edge only does what the script has defined Using ScriptBuilder 98 The ATS software module includes ScriptBuilder an application used to build test scripts for your tests and functions ScriptBuilder creates a script s sequence of steps in a user friendly flow chart style Once a script is completed and saved it is invoked by a control set in the Edge configuration software To assign a script file to a control set you must save your script files ssc in the scripts folder For more information see Assigning a Script on page 109 Q Note To run a saved Edge project with scripts on another PC copy the Edge project file to the other PC To edit a script on another PC copy the script file ssc to the other PC 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual When ScriptBuilder is opened see Figure 47 a START command followed by a Go To START appears in the main window The channel protocol to be used for the script is chosen in the START command and is applied globally throughout the script 8j ScriptBuilder Script000 ssc File Edit Help pelmele r V ES m BN Tota Commands 1 Total Allowed 511 START Tones Audio Line States l Analog Loop Start FXS s A User Script Single Ended Conditionals Timers E vents Go To START If Else If Go To Label Log Message Wait for Event s Start Timer Stop Timer Request Control Edit Script Command r STAR
156. sing both ports the device connected to Port 1 must use the same clocking reference as the device connected to port 2 Signaling With Signaling both ends need to match otherwise synchronization will not be achieved CAS is considered a more common format for voice traffic while FAS is used for data traffic The CRC 4 option is used for error detection The Edge does not report CRC 4 information Line Coding For Line Coding AMI suffices if no DDS data exists on any of the El channels HDB3 is used when DDS data channels are present to compensate for when an all Zeros state exists when equipment is off This can lead to lost of synchronization on the El data stream due to too many successive zeros PCM Encoding For PCM Encoding the choices are mu law and a law For T1 mu law is the default This is the PCM encoding and companding standard used in North America and Japan For El a law is the default and is the PCM encoding and companding standard used in Europe O Important On Dual T1 E1 modules both channels are configured for the same clock signaling and line coding Ensure the parameters are consistent with the configuration of the equipment under test This information can be found in the equipment manual or by contacting the vendor Unassigned Channels Idle State The Unassigned Channels Idle State defines the signaling state for El channels that have not been assigned to any control set and therefore are not associated
157. step an error message may appear advising that the card types do not match Override If a unit is accessed when it is in use an Override message appears The machine name of the party using it is displayed and the option to override the connection is provided If the override is implemented the PC that was previously connected to the unit receives a Communication Error message advising of the network connection override and the machine name of the party that took control All override actions are recorded in the event log see Event Log on page 52 The override feature is used to regain control of a unit in case the controlling PC loses its network connection It also facilitates controlling the unit from different locations To take control back when a connection is overridden go to the Units menu choose Initialize and the name of the unit Changing an IP Address To change the IP address of a unit go to the Units menu and select the unit The Unit screen is displayed Choose the Network tab enter the new IP address and click OK The Edge now has the new IP address and the PC is communicating with the Edge using the new IP address If you open a project that has an old IP address for a unit a message advises you of the new IP address and asks if you want to change to the new IP address This message is only provided on the PC that was controlling the unit when the IP address was changed Viewing Unit Information 22 T
158. sually the CPE The Internal clock setting is used when the Edge acts as the PSTN and provides the clocking to the equipment under test External Clock is used when the Edge acts as the CPE and clocks from the equipment under test 1 e if the Edge is set for Internal clock the equipment under test should be set for External clock and vice versa O Note If using only one port on a Dual T1 E1 that is configured for External Clock port 2 must be used and will derive its clock from the equipment under test If using both ports the device connected to Port 1 must use the same clocking reference as the device connected to port 2 24 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Framing With Framing both ends need to match otherwise synchronization will not be achieved D4 is considered a more common format while ESF extended superframe provides for overhead features such as a data link and CRC 6 for detection of errors without interrupting the signal The Edge does not report data link information for CRC 6 errors Line Coding For Line Coding AMI suffices if no DDS data exists on any of the T1 channels B8ZS is used when DDS data channels are present to compensate for when an all Zeros state exists when equipment is off This can lead to loss of synchronization on the T1 data stream due to too many successive zeros PCM Encoding For PCM Encoding the choices are mu law and a law For T1 mu law is the default This is the PCM enco
159. t the protocol of the Template is on the Control Set s After entering the template name it is displayed in the Template 40 400 00065 Rev E 33 TSP Edge User s Manual dialog box title bar see Figure 22 The Signaling tab only appears once a Channel Protocol using bit signaling 1s chosen Type Tab Channel Protocols Template Template Example 0 5 F Dial Tone fe DIME J Ringback Common Channel HookFlash Detect Figure 22 Template Type Tab A template has several Channel Protocols available as listed in the Channel Protocols field see Table 2 Click the Channel Protocol arrow to choose an option scroll down to see all options Once a template is assigned to a control set the channel type cannot be changed for more information see Control Sets on page 40 Table 2 Channel Protocols ANALOG PROTOCOLS Analog Loop Start FXS This is used only with 4 or 8 Channel POTS FXS modules The channel provides battery ground and ringing to the terminating set Analog Loop Start FXO This is used only with 8 Channel POTS FXO modules The channel detects ringing provides an off hook or on hook state and transmit DTMF 34 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual DIGITAL PROTOCOLS E1 ITU Q 421 Used only when equipment under test is set up for E1 CAS operation This is an ITU T signaling standard for E1 channel associated signaling T1 E1 Loop S
160. t under Single or Test Dual T1 E1 T1 E1 Module Figure 3 Dual TI E1 End to End 40 400 00065 Rev E 3 TSP Edge User s Manual The Edge connects an Analog Loop Start channel to a T1 E1 channel see Figure 4 TSP Edge 2 wire Loop a 4or8 Channel Term Set POTS Module Single or Equipment under THE Dual T4 E1 Test Module Figure 4 Analog LS to T1 El End to End The Edge connects an Analog Loop Start channel to another Analog Loop Start channel see Figure 5 TSP Edge 2 wire Loop LJ 4or8 Channel Term Set POTS Module a cza 2 wire Loop Term Set Figure 5 Analog LS to Analog LS End to End Call Originate and Call Terminate The Edge generates calls to the equipment under test in Call Originate mode Call Terminate mode is where the Edge receives calls from the equipment under test In both cases the Edge will count the calls and display the calls as completed unanswered or busy in the event log Once the calls are established a WAV file can be programmed to play to indicate that a call has taken place With Call Originate mode the Edge generates calls on the channels of a T1 E1 line to the equipment under test With a Dual TI E1 module the calls can be generated on both T1 Els simultaneously Call Termina
161. tart FXO Used when the equipment under test is configured for foreign exchange operation and is functioning as the office The Edge interfaces with the equipment under test using loop start signaling on the specific channel of the T1 E1 T1 E1 Loop Start FXS Used when the equipment under test is configured for foreign exchange operation and is functioning as the station The Edge interfaces with the equipment under test using loop start signaling on the specific channel of the T1 E1 T1 E1 Ground Start FX0 Used when the equipment under test is configured for foreign exchange operation and is functioning as the office The Edge interfaces with the equipment under test using ground start signaling on the specific channel of the T1 E1 T1 E1 Ground Start FXS Used when the equipment under test is configured for foreign exchange operation and is functioning as the station The Edge interfaces with the equipment under test using ground start signaling on the specific channel of the T1 E1 T1 E1 Immediate Dial This is used when the Edge interfaces with the equipment under test as an Immediate Dial circuit on the channel of the T1 E1 The signaling bits use Immediate Dial protocol T1 E1 Delay Dial This is used when the Edge interfaces with the equipment under test as a Delay Dial circuit on the channel of the T1 E1 The signaling bits use Delay Dial protocol T1 E1 Wink Start This is used when the Edge interfac
162. te mode is where the Edge receives calls from the equipment under test on the channels of the T1 E1 lines see Figure 3 For the POTS channels the Edge generates calls to term set in Call Originate mode Call Terminate mode is where the Edge receives calls from the term set see Figure 6 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual TSP Edge 4or8 Channel POTS Module 2 wire Loop Term Set Figure 6 Analog Loop Start Call Originate and Call Terminate Bulk Call Generation Call Originate mode can be used for Bulk Call Generation Bulk Call Generation are calls that originate within the Edge simulating call traffic terminating at an external device often with some audio file playback when the external device answers This can be used to stress test the equipment under test Installation Tests The Edge can emulate the PSTN and be terminated to a PBX via a T1 El circuit or multiple POTS connections This allows for testing PBX programming and functionality before live traffic is cut over to it Telephony Interfaces The Edge has a modular design see Figure 7 and the following hardware options e Dual TI EI module e 8 Channel POTS FXS module e 8 Channel POTS FXO module e Single TI EI module discontinued e 4 Channel POTS module discontinued Figure 7 Edge Back 40 400 00065 Rev E 5 TSP Edge User s Manual Digital Interface Modules Dual T1 E1 Module The Dual
163. ted Note T1 PRI and El PRI are available when optional software module s are purchased For more information see Primary Rate ISDN Software Modules TSP PRI and TSP 2PRI on page 87 If using T1 PRI or E1 PRI mode a PRI tab appears Set the appropriate Switch Type and Simulation which is the end the Edge will be simulating Configure the Channels tab for all the installed modules Each channel can be assigned a Phone Number T1 El and POTS Transmit Digits i e ANI and DNIS for T1 and E1 and Audio Message the network connection must be established For T1 PRI and E1 PRI Subaddress Called Number and Calling Number features are also available For more information see Channels Tab on page 29 The Channel Configuration Wizard button can be used to assign values to all the channels at once For more information see Channel Configuration Wizard on page 32 Click OK to exit the Unit screen The configuration information is sent to the Edge Templates are used to define details of the channel protocols to be used for call simulation The basic protocol is set on the Type tab timings for that protocol are set on the Timings tab and the signaling bit patterns used for the protocol are set on the Signaling tab Select New on the Templates menu A screen requesting to Enter New Template Name is displayed It is recommended that the template name reflect the protocol being used This makes it easier to distinguish wha
164. template and any channel can dial any other in the control set If only one template and script are needed the second template should be set to None The User Script Fixed Pairs control set is similar to the Switch Emulation control set and requires two templates and two scripts Channels are assigned in pairs that can only connect to each other The User Script Single Ended control set is similar to the Call Originate and Call Terminate control sets in that they only contain one template and one script and the channels do not interconnect within the Edge 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Note Only scripts saved in the scripts folder in the Edge folder are available for assignment Sample Scripts The Edge software CD ROM provides sample scripts in the Sample Scripts folder which has subfolders containing various types of scripts and a readme txt file with details about the scripts Sample scripts are also available on the Teltone website www teltone com where new sample scripts may be periodically added To use the sample scripts copy them to the scripts folder on your PC 40 400 00065 Rev E 111 TSP Edge User s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING If your question is not answered below please check the FAQs on the Teltone website www teltone com Icon Problem Solution Problem Solution 112 X Error message Communication error to unit name Transmit Failure 1 Chec
165. to the equipment under test RJ11 4 channel POTS module and RJ14 8 channel POTS module 20 mA minimum On hook 60 VDC minimum 42 VAC Cycles 28 4S 20 Hz 600 ohm 440 Hz 480 Hz 12 dBm composite 350 Hz 440 Hz 12 dBm composite 480 Hz 620 Hz 12 dBm composite RJ14 40 VRMS minimum 0 0 10 mA minimum Optimized for a 900 ohm AC line impedance 10 dBm averaged over 3 seconds less than 10 dBm averaged over 3 seconds DTMF only Single Port T1 E1 Dual Port T1 E1 4 Channel POTS FXS 8 Channel POTS FXS 8 Channel POTS FXO Windows 95 98 2000 XP Windows NT 90 250 VAC 43 63 Hz 123 TSP Edge User s Manual Physical Dimensions Size Base Modules Weight Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Regulatory Compliance Safety United States Canada European Union EMC United States Canada European Union Telecom United States Canada FCC and Industry Canada REN 124 17 5 X 10 X 1 8 in 2 82 W X 3 8 L in 4 to 4 5 Ib 0 C to 40 C 20 C to 70 C UL 3111 1 CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 EN61010 European Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measuring Control and Lab Use FCC Part 15 Class A CISPR 22 85 Class A EN61326 Class A for Laboratory Equipment Only Applies to TSP 8PFXO 01 Module FCC Part 68 Certification Number US AHHMAOOBTSPU8PFXO Industry Canada CS 03 Registration Number 344A TSP8PFXO 0 0B 40 400 00065 Rev
166. udio Message is programmed for the channel proceed directly to step 5 40 400 00065 Rev E 135 TSP Edge User s Manual T1 E1 Ground Start FXS T1 E1 Ground Start FXS Call Terminate 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Delay Before Dial Tone Delay Before Ringback Delay Before TSP Plays Far End Disconnect Disconnect Dial Tone From TSP Ringback From TSP Message Audio guard time To Start Of Message New Call Call Setup Call Connected Call Disconnect 0 Off hook by equipment under test Delay Before Dialtone timer starts 1 Delay Before Dialtone timer expires Dial Tone Length timer starts Dial tone starts from Edge 2 Dial Tone Length timer expires Dial tone ends simulates reception of first dialed digit Delay Before Ringback timer starts 3 Delay Before Ringback timer expires simulates completion of dialing and network setup delays Ringback start from Edge Ringback Length timer starts 4 Ringback Length timer expires Ringback ends simulating answer Call Duration timer starts Delay Before Message timer starts 5 Delay Before Message timer expires Edge starts playing audio message Edge detects on hook from equipment under test Far end Disconnect timer starts Note If Call Duration timer expires before detecting on hook from the equipment under test the Edge will send 850ms COD Far end disconnect timer expires Disconnect to start of new call timer starts Note
167. udio file is 40 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual assigned to the channel For the Call Originate Control Set Type one Template field is displayed All Channel Protocols except for T1 E1 Clear Channel can be used for this Control Set Type Call Terminate Control Set Type The Call Terminate Control Set is used when the Edge will receive calls generated by the device under test The Edge will answer calls placed into it then play an audio file after the call is connected if an audio file is assigned to the channel For the Call Terminate Control Set Type one template field is displayed All Channel Protocols except for T1 El Clear Channel can be used for this Control Set Type End to End Control Sets The End to End Control Set is used when calls are placed by one connected device through the Edge to another connected device There are four types of End to End Control Sets Dialed Switch Emulation Channel Bank and DSO to DSO With these operations the Edge passes traffic through from one channel to another Dialed Control Set A Dialed control set acts as a PBX or Central Office switch Any channel within a Dialed control set can route a call to any other channel within the same control set when it receives the telephone number assigned on the Channels tab of the Unit screen Dialed control sets have the option to use up to two different Templates allowing Analog POTS channels and T1 E1 channels or two different T1
168. ust be assigned to a task control set Only one channel can be set to display PRI events at a time setting a new channel will disable the display of PRI events on any previously assigned channel 40 400 00065 Rev E 73 TSP Edge User s Manual Warning Messages Format Prompt Mode Type Response Description Warning messages are sent from the Edge software to the user s application Because the prompt may contain commas a carat is used to separate parameters and events are terminated with a linefeed character Parameters Prompt Text string of the warning message Mode These are the buttons which normally would have shown on the pop up message box MU 4h UN Type OK OK Cancel Abort Retry Ignore Yes No Cancel Yes No Retry Cancel Type of message ABN oO Response NONE Communication error Hardware error T1 alarm Other Default response which was generated to this message 1 XAO tA gn Notes OK Cancel Abort Retry Ignore Yes No When running the Edge configuration software warning messages normally appear as pop up messages requiring a user response Because the TAI functions are intended for program control these messages are suppressed and a default response is 74 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual automatically generated These messages are provided as a troubleshooting tool and may be ignored When using the DDE link events and warning messages ar
169. v E TSP Edge User s Manual Note To have the transmit and receive signaling bits visible in the Trace screen the same channel must be selected in the Diagnostics screen and have the Monitor button selected 40 400 00065 Rev E 57 TSP Edge User s Manual TEST AUTOMATION INTERFACE The TAI Test Automation Interface allows a user to create an external program to control one or more Edge units through links to the Edge configuration software This is used for the test and development environment with control software written in TCL or LabView or any programming language that is capable of DDE Dynamic Data Exchange or TCP Transmission Control Protocol connections The TAI feature allows a user s program to load preconfigured project files start and stop tasks control sets receive event messages and access diagnostic and trace displays extended PRI event messages functions Q Note Sample programs that demonstrate the TAI functions are included in the TAI folder with the Edge software Important TAI features require using version 2 6 or greater of the Edge software Basic Operation 58 Project files must be created using the Edge configuration software prior to using the TAI functionality The TAI interface does not allow for the editing of projects The Edge configuration software acts as a driver for the TAI functions When using the TAI functionality the Edge program must be running on a PC that has connectiv
170. with Red X 16 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual Unit Status Attempting to communicate with Edge Yellow Dot Card Definitions do not match Unit connected is not an Edge unit or requires a license code Communication error to unit DPKG gt No Comm port defined for unit T1 E1 Alarms T1 E1 Alarm Red Dot Check that the T1 E1 cable is connected and that the T1 E1 parameters for the connected device are configured the same as the unit T1 E1 Clock Sync Error Check that the T1 E1 parameters for the connected device are configured the same as the unit Channel Status Channel is ringing No status available Channel is On hook Channel is Off hook DIB Be Clear Channel Control Set Status Control set is running Control set Disable Control Set Finished D3 XP Control Set Waiting for Start Time Control Set Enables The Control Set Enable buttons appear on the far right side of the main window once Control Sets have been created These buttons are used to activate control sets During programming and control of the Edge the small box at the bottom left corner of the main window turns yellow indicating commands are being sent to the Edge Once complete the box turns gray 40 400 00065 Rev E 17 TSP Edge User s Manual Units Unit Configuration Each Edge must be define
171. with any template You can select an idle signaling state associated with a particular protocol or define the actual bit pattern directly To change the default idle state for unassigned channels see Unassigned Channels Tab on page 50 For information about the Channels tab see Channels Tab on page 29 40 400 00065 Rev E 27 TSP Edge User s Manual 4 Channel POTS and 8 Channel POTS FXS Card Types When either of these card types is selected only a Channels tab is displayed see Figure 18 Unit Unit Example 8 Channel POTS Fees Unit Example 3 1 01 v Unknown Number r E Unknown Numbering Plan ha Unknown Number d Unknown Numbering Plan E NONE mr Browse qj Lo mee Figure 18 POTS FXS Card Type The 4 Channel POTS and 8 Channel POTS FXS Card Type screens are identical The only difference is the number of channels available to configure These channels operate as Analog Loop Start FXS only For information about the Channels tab see Channels Tab on page 29 28 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual 8 Channel POTS FXO Card Type When the 8 Channel POTS FXO card type is chosen only a Channels tab is displayed See Figure 19 These channels operate as Analog Loop Start FXO only Unit Unit Example 8 Channel PUTS FXO El Unit Example 3 1 01 Unknown Number Unknown Numbering Plan Unknown Nu
172. xample emch Emain z raas m ew rwws Mew Tu start C Time 12 00 AM e Manual Stop Time Elapsed Time HATAMI 00 00 Number of Calls o a fe Manual Figure 28 End to End Control Set Example 5 Click the Edit Channels button The Channel Assignments dialog box appears See Figure 29 Channel Assignments Units Example 3 1 02 8 Channel POTS Units Example 3 2 01 8 Channel POTS Units Example 3 2 02 8 Channel POTS Units Example 3 4 01 8 Channel POTS Units Example 3 4 02 8 Channel POTS Units Example 2 1 01 Dual T1 E1 Units Example 2 1 02 Dual T1 E1 Units Example 2 1 03 Dual T1 E1 gt Units Example 2 1 04 Dual T1 E1 Units Example 2 1 05 Dual T1 E1 S Units Example 2 1 06 Dual T1 E1 Units Example 3 3 01 Units Example 2 1 10 Units Example 3 3 02 Units Example 2 1 11 Figure 29 Connecting Channels 40 400 00065 Rev E TSP Edge User s Manual In this example channels are added under the Analog LS column by choosing the Available Channels in the upper left box These are the POTS channels available for the simulation that will work with the Analog Loop Start template A channel can only be added to the second column on the right i e T1 Wink Start when there is already an entry on the same line in the first column i e Analog LS Use the channels in the box on lower left with the T1 card type for the T1 Wink St column The pair
173. xtended warranties Added support for purchase of software upgrades for out of warranty units Improved Voice Detect algorithm in scripts Changed reference level for User Defined tones increases by 6 dB Fixed audio path anomalies when more than two modules are installed Changes to TSP BASE Fixed PRI problem with call confirm recognition when configured as CPE Changes to the TSP configuration software Changed authorization code scheme to use license codes instead Fixed problems in user interface for PCs configured for other countries Fixed the TSP configuration software so that PRI channels and FXO channels can be assigned to same Switch Emulation control set Changes to TSP ScriptBuilder Fixed TSP ScriptBuilder so that User Defined tones allow single tone Added separate warranty tracking for hardware and software to support extended warranties Fixed download error problem for units with FXO modules installed Removed internal warranty tracking requirements for evaluation units 40 400 00065 Rev E 121 TSP Edge User s Manual SPECIFICATIONS Capabilities Programming Interface Call Types Supported Call Originate Call Terminate End to End Phone Numbers Message Playback Simulator Activation Diagnostics Protocol Analyzation Event Log T1 E1 Interface Connector Standard Transmit Level T1 Parameters Framing Formats Line Coding Clocking Line Build out E1 Parameters Signaling Formats

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