CopperLink Ethernet Extenders Model 2158 & 2168 User Manual
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1. The 36 60 VDC DC to DC adapter is supplied with the DC version of the G SHDSL bis NTU The black and red leads plug into a DC source nominal 48VDC and the barrel power connector plugs into the barrel power supply jack on the G SHDSL bis NTU Power up indication Verify that the Power LED illuminates and remains lit Once the G SHDSL bis NTU is properly configured and installed it should operate transparently The following sections describe power up and reading the LED status monitors 2 3 CONNECT THE G SHDSL PORT 1 Obtain single twisted pair cable with an RJ 45 plug connector at each end 2 Plug one end of the cable into the RJ 45 socket labeled DSL on the Black Box NTU e Ifyou are connecting to a DSL service plug the other end of the cable into the RJ 45 wall socket that provides your G SHDSL service Page 10 724 746 5500 blackbox com ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 overview e f connecting to another Black Box verify the other end of the cable is con nected to the DSL port on other Black Box G SHDSL NTU and the DSL port is correctly configured 3 When a DSL link is established the front panel DSL LED will turn on 2 4 CONNECT THE SERIAL PORT Your Black Box G SHDSL NTU comes with one of the following serial WAN ports for connection to an NTU V 35 DB 25F ME233A R2 e X 21 DB 15 ME232A R2 E1 120 Ohm RJ 48C and dual 75 Ohm BNC connectors ME231 A R2 Connect the serial cable to the Black Box2. annex status actual rate loss of signal noise margin sync state link state test modes loopback pattern 724 746 5500 blackbox com receive recover 31 ME231A R2 fffffffe el fractional hdb3 75ohm inactive inactive inactive b cpe off off and ME233A R2 gt dsl show status cpe 31 b 0 signal found 0 out of sync idle off off Page 29 Black Box G SHDSL NTU errors error counters Ene losw ME231A R2 gt system set hel 0 0 P login password Usage system set lt options gt password Set the circuitid clockmode ipaddress Set the ME23 ME23 ME23 clocking clock mode dsl system timeslots CLOUT ey 44 interface timeslot map line type line coding line build out rx equalizer pass alarms pass framing shdsl annex mode dsl test modes loopback pattern ME231A R2 exit 5 INSTALLATION Change the circuit ID Change the clocking mode P address of the console port A R2 system set circuitid ME231A R2 Circuit ID A R2 system save config A R2 system show config receive recover 31 ME231A R2 fffffffe el fractional hdb3 75ohm inactive inactive inactive cpe off off Once the Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 is properly configured it is ready to connect to the twisted pai Source This section tells you how to Page 30 r interface to the serial port and to the power make these con
3. DSL lines External the serial E1interface Receive provides clock for the DSL line Receive Recover Recover the DSL interface provides clock for the serial E1 line Annex The G 991 2 Annex Aor B The ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 provides both a local loop Loopback back LAL and a remote loopback RDL nr LAL Or This can be used to troubleshoot prob lems The ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 provides an internal PRBS OFF or Pattern pattern generator and detector that can be 511 511e used to run BER tests without external equipment 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 17 Black Box G SHDSL NTU Configuring the DIP switches The Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 is equipped with three sets of DIP switches which you can use to configure the NTU for a broad range of applica tions This section describes switch locations and discusses the configuration options available The three sets of DIP switches are externally accessible from the underside of the Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 see Figure 4 H E ET om m oE HH ET MH S4 H E SH HH m oE oBr 1 ET 1 o S3 EL B eH Ho oH oH BE S1 Figure 4 Underside of ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 showing location of DIP switches The three sets of DIP switches on the underside of the Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 are referred to as S7 S3 and S4 For basic configura
4. Either the CO or CPE unit may accept a remote console connection Note With a remote console session open a user at PC far end is blocked from using the local console Upon typing anything the ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 far end sends a message to the PC far end stating Console Remote console connection is open Page 40 724 746 5500 blackbox com Remote Console Operation How to Disconnect The remote console session ends under any of the following conditions The user enters the command logout Atimeout period of 5 minutes elapses since the user has entered a command to the console The DSL link drops The response upon logging out of the remote console session with the command logout is Console Remote console connection lost The following is what is displayed upon a user s logging out of a remote console session after logging in remote console gt Console Remote console connection established password 2 logout i Console Remote console connection lost gt The timeout period is a fixed non configurable parameter of 5 minutes If the remote ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 far end has received no command within 5 minutes it automatically terminates the RCS Once the RCS is terminated the PC far end can establish a local console session if desired However if the PC near end wishes to re establish a RCS it is able to do so whether or not the PC far end is in an active
5. Path Code Violations Errored Seconds Severely Errored Seconds Severely Errored Frame Seconds Unavailable Seconds Controlled Slip Seconds Line Errored Seconds Bursty Errored Seconds Degraded Minutes Help Commands The following commands are provided to help the user find the correct command help Lists all the commands that the console recognizes system help Lists all the commands that start with system that the console rec ognizes system set help Lists all the commands that start with system set that the con sole recognizes system show help Lists all the commands that start with system show that the console recognizes dsl help Lists all the commands that start with dsl that the console recognizes dsl set help Lists all the commands that start with dsl set that the console rec ognizes dsl show help Lists all the commands that start with dsl show that the console recognizes dsl show errcntr help Lists all the commands that start with dsl show errcntr that the console recognizes e1 help Lists all the commands that start with e1 that the console recognizes e1 set help Lists all the commands that start with e1 set that the console recog nizes e1 show help Lists all the commands that start with e1 show that the console recognizes Page 26 724 746 5500 blackbox com Configuration System Configuration Commands The following commands allow the user to configure the system sy
6. The Power LED glows solid during normal operation At startup during the POST the LED blinks once every second If the POST fails the unit does not enter normal opera tion and the LED blinks once every 0 4 seconds DSL Green The DSL LED glows solid while a DSL link is established While the DSL link is training it blinks once every second Link Green Model ME231A R2 The Link LED indicates the status of the E1 link It is dark when it detects no signal It blinks once per second when it detects signal but not valid framing It glows solid when it detects valid framing Page 36 724 746 5500 blackbox com Operation Terminal Green The Terminal LED glows solid under the following circumstances ME233A R2 CA with V 35 interface if the serial interface has asserted DTR ME232A R2 with the X 21 interface Configured as DCE Indicates that the Control signals have been asserted Configured as DTE Indicates that the Indication signals have been asserted TM ER Yellow The TM ER LED is used to indicate that a test mode is in progress or an error has been detected It blinks once every second while a test mode is starting It glows solid while a test mode is in progress It blinks once if an error is detected either during a test mode or in normal DSL operation LOS Red Model ME231A R2 The LOS LED blinks once per second to indicate either framing errors or clock slips Clock slips are often caused by a mis c
7. 5 mm barrel receptacle with the center conductor positive There is one fuse in the equipment rated at 250V 500 mA 2 sec Rated voltage 5 VDC Rated current 1 A DC 5 VDC e 9 o Figure 16 Power connection barrel receptacle 5 VDC diagram B 9 EXTERNAL AC UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY incorporates a disconnect device and shall be positioned within easy reach of the operator Ensure that the AC power cable meets all appli CAUTION cable standards for the country in which it is to be installed and that it is connected to a wall outlet which has earth ground The external AC adapter shall be a listed limited power source that Output from power supply 5 VDC 2A Input to power supply universal input 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 0 3A B 10 TRANSMISSION LINE Single Twisted Pair B 11 LINE CODING TC PAM Trellis Coded Pulse Amplitude Modulation B 12 LINE RATES DSL LINE All nx64 rates from 192kbps up to 5 696 Mbps B 13 LINE INTERFACE Transformer coupled 2500 VRMS isolation Page 46 724 746 5500 blackbox com Reset Configuration to factory defaults B 14 G SHDSL PHYSICAL CONNECTION RJ 45 2 wire polarity insensitive pins 4 and 5 B 15 ENVIRONMENT Operating temp 32 122 F 0 50 C Humidity 5 95 non condensing Altitude 0 15 000 feet 0 4 600 meters B 16 THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE LICENSES Note The ME231A R2 includes software developed under third party licenses C FACTORY DEFAULT VALUES FOR SOFTWARE CONFIGUR
8. E1 network channel RJ 48C Cable 8 Wire M3232A R2 E1 G 703 G 704 Signal Pin Network signal RX Ring 1 TX Ring RX Tip 2 TX Tip Shield 3 Shield TX Ring 4 RX Ring TX Tip 5 RX Tip Shield 6 Shield Figure 8 RJ 45 cable diagram for E1 connection 5 5 CONNECTING DUAL COAXIAL CABLE 75 OHM TO E1 NETWORK The Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 K is also equipped with dual female BNCs TX and RX for connection to a 75 ohm dual coax E1 network interface If your E1 network terminates via dual coaxial cable use Figure 9 to make the proper connections shall be rated for the proper application with respect to voltage current The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use and anticipated temperature flammability and mechanical serviceability CAUTION E1 interface TX 75 Ohm 120 Ohm Datato 03 8 704 RX 75 Ohm N Data from network G 703 G 704 Power network Figure 9 Model ME231A R2 rear panel Page 34 724 746 5500 blackbox com Operation 5 6 CONNECTING POWER The Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 use an external AC universal power supply 1 Connect the power cord from the AC socket to the IEC 320 power entry connec tor on the universal input power supply incorporates a disconnect device and shall be positioned within easy reach of the operator Ensure that the AC power cable meets all appli CAUTION cable standards for the country i
9. Protect the unit from moisture vapors and corrosive liquids 2 QUICK START 2 1 SELECT CONFIGURATION METHOD Before powering up you must select one of the following methods for configuring your Black Box Plug n Play The Black Box G SHDSL NTU comes factory configured for Plug n Play configuration when connected to a service provider network 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 9 Black Box G SHDSL NTU DIP Switch For deploying the Black Box G SHDSL NTU in back to back appli cations To use DIP switch configuration you must first set the DIP switches to a position other than all OFF or all ON before powering up the Black Box Software Configuration Allows you to modify configurable parameters by con necting a PC to the console port and issuing software commands To use soft ware configuration you must set all the DIP switches to the ON position before powering up the Black Box 2 2 POWER UP THE NTU Your G SHDSL bis NTU comes with one of the following power supply options External AC adapter with detachable power cord External DC power supply with terminal block connector model 48V PSM3 Models with external AC adapter 1 Connect female plug of the AC power cord to the AC adapter provided 2 Connect the barrel type connector of the AC adapter to the Power connector on the Black Box 3 Insert the male plug of the AC power cord into an AC power outlet 100 240 VAC Models with external DC power supply
10. R2 and ME233A R2 is configured by DIP switches or software DSL Link State n Progress Success Deactivated or Idle DSL Sync State Out of Sync Acquiring Sync In Sync or Losing Sync Note DSL Link State vs DSL Sync State The DSL link state describes whether the DSL is training in progress linked success deactivated we don t have an option to deactivate the modem so the user should not see this or idle The DSL sync state describes whether no sync words have been found out of sync there are no sync word errors in sync or whether we are transitioning from out of sync to in sync acquiring sync or vice versa losing sync Typically when the link is training the sync state goes from out of sync to acquiring sync to in sync DSL Actual Rate The actual rate at which the DSL link is running minus DSL overhead DSL Line Condition Good or Poor Noise Margin Ratio the maximum tolerable increase in external noise power that still allows for BER of less than 1x 107 DSL Error Counters The following error counters are available CRC LOSW Loss of Sync Word E1 Loss of Signal Active or Inactive E1 Frame Sync Searching or Found E1 Frame Errors Yes or No E1 Buffer Slips Yes or No Alarms RED YELLOW BLUE Active or Inactive 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 25 Black Box G SHDSL NTU E1 Error Counters The following error counters are available Line Code Violations
11. S4 8 Data Rate DIP switch settings Continued 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 21 Black Box G SHDSL NTU Table 4 S4 2 through S4 8 Data Rate DIP switch settings Continued S42 se3 saa sas see sa 84 8 Data Rate kbps OFF LON ON Orr Orr ON ON 392 ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON ON OFF ON ON ON OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON Page 22 724 746 5500 blackbox com Table 4 S4 2 through S4 8 Data Rate DIP switch settings Continued DCE DTE operation Note This section applies to the following models ME233A R2 V 35 ME232A R2 X 21 There are a few things to note about clock modes and the ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 sync serial interface One model must be set to Receive Recover The other must be set to either Internal or External Network clock mode The ME231A R2 ME232A R2 or ME233A R2 that is configured as Receive Recover must be DCE The ME231A R2 ME232A R2 or ME233A R2 that is configured as Internal must also be DCE but if itis an External Network clock then the modem must be con figured as DTE Table 5 ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 Clocking Mode DTE DCE Clock Source ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 Internal Oscillator Receive Recover Clock recover
12. You may change the DCE DTE orientation from the default position DCE by turning DIP switch 81 5 to the ON position refer to Table 3 on page 20 Page 32 724 746 5500 blackbox com Installation 5 3 CONNECTING THE MODEL ME231A R2 SERIAL INTERFACE The Model ME231A R2 provides an E1 G 703 G 704 interface on dual BNC connec tors and an RJ 48C receptacle A CAUTION The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to voltage current anticipated temperature flammability and mechanical serviceability Connecting the Model ME231A R2 to an E1 Network The Model ME231A R2 supports E1 network connections This section describes how to connect the network to your Model ME231A R2 5 4 CONNECT TWISTED PAIR 120 OHM TO E1 NETWORK The Model ME231A R2 is equipped with a single RJ 48C jack for connections to a 120 ohm twisted pair E1 network interface If your E1 network terminates via RJ 48C use the diagram below and the table following it to make the proper connections The con nector pin out and signals are shown in Figure 7 RJ 48C Jack 1 RX Receive Ring 14 2 RX Receive Tip Signal Name Shield TX Transmit Ring TX Transmit Tip Shield No connection No connection Figure 7 120 Ohm RJ 48C E1 interface 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 33 Black Box G SHDSL NTU Use the following connection diagram to connect the 120 ohm
13. dsl set timeslots 1 32 e1 89 v 35 x 21 4 rs 232 Sets the number of timeslots For E1 NTUs the number of E1 timeslots is set simultaneously The E1 timeslot mapping will be set to the default The data rate is calculated by the equation data rate timeslots x 64k dsl set annex alb Set the annex dsl set lineprobe lt enabledldisabled gt Enable or disable line probe dsl set loopback lt offllallrdl gt Start or stop loopbacks 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 27 Black Box G SHDSL NTU dsl set pattern lt offl5111511e gt Start or stop PRBS generator and BER meter dsl set mode colcpe Set the CPE as local CO or remote CPE DSL Status Command The dsl show status command shows the following DSL status information link state sync state link speed error counters line condition noise margin and test mode sta tus DSL Clear Errcntrs Command The dsl clear errcntrs command clears the error counters E1 Configuration Commands e1 set linetype lt e1 unframedle1 fractionalle1 crcle1 multiframele 1 crc multiframe gt Select the E1 framing format to use e1 set linecode amilhdb3lb8zs Select the line code to use HDB3 can only be used for E1 line types e1 set Ibo 75ohml120ohm Select the line build out e1 set ts map lt tsmap gt Specify the E1 timeslots to map to DSL timeslots This is a string that can contain ranges and groups For example the string 2 4 8 9 w
14. in serial interfaces Model ME233A R2 provides a V 35 interface on a DB 25 female connector Model ME232A R2 provides an X 21 interface on a DB 15 female connector Model ME231A R2 provides an E1 G 703 G 704 interface on dual BNC con nectors and an RJ 48C receptacle 3 2 FEATURES Symmetrical high data rate DSL G SHDSL Data rates up to 5 69 Mbps in 64 kbps intervals for X 21 and V 35 models Data rates up to 2 048 Mbps in 64 kbps intervals for E1 models One of the following built in serial interfaces V 35 selectable DCE or DTE Model ME231A R2 X 21 selectable DCE or DTE Model ME232A R2 E1 Model ME233A R2 Data rates up to 256kbps in 64 kbps intervals for RS 232 model Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 A 10 100 Ethernet port for management and configuration Built in testing and diagnostics Interoperable with other Black Box s G SHDSL NTUs Page 12 724 746 5500 blackbox com ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 overview Configurable as remote CP units Configurable as central CO units to operate back to back Front panel status indicators CE marked 3 3 POWER INPUT CONNECTOR The NTU comes with an AC or DC power supply See section Power and power sup ply specifications on page 46 The power connection to the CPE is a 2 5 mm barrel receptacle with the center conductor positive see Figure 2 Rated voltage 5 VDC Rated current 1 A 5 VDC e 9 Figure 2 Power
15. must be set to DTE Receive Recover The ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 recovers the clock from the DSL interface and provides it to the serial E1 interface Data Rate Both the serial E1 and DSL data rates are set by specifying the num ber of 64k timeslots Pass Framing For E1 the entire TSO time slot is passed When E1 is configured for CAS Multiframe the entire TSO time slot and all of TS16 are both passed Pass Alarms When Passed Framing is enabled the alarms are always passed even if Pass Alarms is disabled When Passed Framing is disabled you can pass alarms by enabling Pass Alarms Rx Equalizer This can be enabled to remove distortion introduced in the E1 cable Line Type The following framing formats are available E1 Unframed G 703 Clear Channel Et Fractional G 703 G 704 fractional E1 CRC Includes CRC multiframe E1 Multiframe Includes channel associated signaling CAS E1 CRC amp Multiframe Includes CRC and CAS multiframe Line Code The following line codes are available AMI Alternate Mark Inversion HDB3 High Density Bipolar 3 E1 only Page 24 724 746 5500 blackbox com Configuration Line Build Out The following line build outs are available Pulse 75 E1 only Pulse 120 E1 only Annex Either G 991 2 Annex A or Annex B The following status information is available through the command line interface Configuration Mode Whether the ME231A R2 ME232A
16. ABLE PARAMETERS Note The default management IP address is 192 168 200 1 Note The default logout timer value is set for 300 seconds 5 minutes Table 6 ME233A R2 and ME232A R2 Parameter Default value Clock Mode Receive Recover DSL Timeslots 89 Tx Clock Normal Circuit ID ME232A R2 Password superuser Annex B Loopback Off Pattern Off DSL Mode CPE Device Type DCE 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 47 Black Box G SHDSL NTU Table 7 ME231A R2 Parameter Default value Clock Mode Receive Recover DSL Timeslots 31 E1 Timeslots 31 E1 Timeslot Map 1 31 E1 Line Type E1 Fractional E1 Line Code HDB3 E1 Line Build Out 75 Ohm E1 Rx Equalizer Disabled E1 Pass Framing Disabled E1 Pass Alarms Disabled Circuit ID ME231A R2 Password superuser Annex B Loopback Off Pattern Off D INTERFACE PIN OUTS D 1 LINE PORT RJ 45 connector P in Signal No connection No connection No connection Tip Ring No connection No connection INIO A AJO N No connection Page 48 724 746 5500 blackbox com Reset Configuration to factory defaults D 2 V 35 INTERFACE DB 25 female connector DTE DCE orientation Pin Signal Pin Frame Ground Signal TxC b DTE Source TxD a DTE Source TxD b DTE Source RxD a DCE Source TxC a DCE Source RTS DTE Source CTS DCE Sou
17. G SHDSL NTU serial port as follows 1 Attach the male connector of the serial cable to the female serial connector on the Black Box 2 Attach the other end of the cable to the serial connector on the local serial NTU Note You can connect the V 35 interface to an M 34 connector using the interface adapter Note You can configure the E1 interface to either recover the network clock from the E1 line or supply the network clock for the E1 line 3 ME231A R2 ME232A R2 AND ME233A R2 OVERVIEW The Black Box G SHDSL NTU ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 provides high speed 2 wire connectivity to ISPs PTTs and enterprise environments using Sym metrical High data rate Digital Subscriber Line G SHDSL technology As a symmetric DSL CPE DSL offers the same data rates in both directions over a sin gle pair of regular twisted pair lines using TC PAM modulation Line connection is made with an RJ 45 jack Standard versions of Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 are powered by an 100 230 VAC Universal supply The CPE features externally accessible DIP switches loopback diagnostics SNMP HTTP remote man agement capabilities using Plug n Play as well as in band management 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 11 Black Box G SHDSL NTU BOX LY BLAGE ce Figure 1 ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 3 1 SERIAL INTERFACE TYPES The ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 versions listed below provide the fol lowing types of built
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19. ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and lt gt BLACK BOX ME233A R2 G SHDSL bis NTU BLACK BOX 724 746 5500 Customer Order toll free in the U S Call 877 877 BBOX outside U S call 724 746 5500 Support FREE technical support 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax Information 724 746 0746 e Mailing address Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com Black Box G SHDSL NTU TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 About this guide eennnnnnnvennnnnnnnvennnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnenennnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnvenennnnn 6 eds AGENCE irs aen etiem Du DRE aaret da 6 1 2 StEUCIUr6 ri eet a qu ee te lc ee De bt P eeu tus ret 6 Tas Brecautlons cet iet tetris ep telae dae rod 7 Safety when working with electricity seeseeeeeeeees 8 1 4 General observations ssssssssssseseseeeeneennneen nennen 9 2 Quick Start usanne dene erus 9 2 1 Select Configuration Method 9 2 2 Power up the NTU araar ien se n a a A a nnn nnns 10 Models with external AC adapter rrnnsnrrnnnnvrnnnnnrnnnnnrnnnnnrnnrnnrnnnrnrnnennr 10 Models with external DC power supply seen 10 Power up indication eeeeeeseeeeennn me 10 2 3 Connect the G SHDSL port 10 2 4 Connect the serial port 11 3 ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 overview 11 3 1 Serial interface types rrrnrnrnrvnnnnrnnnr
20. ODEL ME231A R2 ME232A R2 AND ME233A R2 SERIAL INTERFACE This section describes how to connect the serial ports to your serial equipment The interconnecting cables shall be acceptable for external use and shall be rated for the proper application with respect to voltage current anticipated temperature flammability and mechanical serviceability CAUTION The Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 versions listed below provide the following types of built in serial interfaces Model ME233A R2 provides a V 35 interface on a DB 25 female connector Model ME232A R2 provides an X 21 interface on a DB 15 female connector Connecting the Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 to a DCE or DTE device The Models ME233A R2 and ME232A R2 provide serial interfaces for connecting to a DCE or DTE device The serial interface default configuration is DCE for connection to DTE data terminal equipment such as a router However the serial interface on the ME231A R2 may be configured as DTE data terminal equipment for connection to DCE such as a modem or multiplexer When the ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 is set as CO the internal serial interface is always configured as DCE When the CO is set to external the serial interface is configured as DTE DSL Span A T Straight Through 15 pin SS D Sub Cable gt Router DTE La SE hi d Figure 6 Connecting the Model ME232A R2 to X 21 DTE or DCE
21. arts This device can WARNING PSTN It is intended only for connection to customer premise 1 This device is NOT intended nor approved for connection to the equipment WARNING Page 8 724 746 5500 blackbox com Quick Start In accordance with the requirements of council directive 2002 96 EC on Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE ensure that at end of life you separate this product from other waste and scrap and deliver to the WEEE collection system in your country for recycling trical circuitry It occurs when electronic printed circuit cards are improp erly handled and can result in complete or intermittent failures Do the CAUTION following to prevent ESD Always follow ESD prevention procedures when removing and replacing cards i Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage equipment and impair elec Wear an ESD preventive wrist strap ensuring that it makes good skin contact Connect the clip to an unpainted surface of the chassis frame to safely channel unwanted ESD voltages to ground To properly guard against ESD damage and shocks the wrist strap and cord must operate effectively If no wrist strap is available ground yourself by touching the metal part of the chassis 14 GENERAL OBSERVATIONS Clean the case with a soft slightly moist anti static cloth Place the unit on a flat surface and ensure free air circulation Avoid exposing the unit to direct sunlight and other heat sources
22. connection barrel receptacle 5 VDC diagram External AC universal power supply For additional specifications see section Power and power supply specifications on page 46 Output from power supply 5 VDC 2A Input to power supply universal input 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 0 3A incorporates a disconnect device and shall be positioned within easy reach of the operator Ensure that the AC power cable meets all appli CAUTION cable standards for the country in which it is to be installed and that it is connected to a wall outlet which has earth ground 1 The external AC adapter shall be a listed limited power source that 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 13 Black Box G SHDSL NTU 4 CONFIGURATION You can configure the NTU see Figure 3 in one of two ways Software configuration using command line interface CLI via the console port Hardware configuration via DIP switches K BOX EN SE 5500 D nk Figure 3 ME232A R2 Shown 4 1 SOFTWARE CLI CONFIGURATION To use the software configuration you must set the S4 Rate DIP switches to the OFF position before powering up the NTU When it is set for software configuration mode the NTU will read any configuration data previously saved to FLASH memory during system power up If no configuration data was previously saved to FLASH then the NTU will load the factory default configuration from FLASH memory After power up you may use console commands or the Embedded Operatio
23. d 0 31 ME231A R2 E1 Fractional 1 31 E1 CRC 1 31 E1 MF 1 15 17 31 E1 CRCMF 1 15 17 31 E1 Unframed Clear Channel G 703 ue DDR i E1 Fractional Model Defines the framing format of the E1 line E1 CRC ME231A R2 1 E1 Multiframe E1 CRC amp Mul tiframe Line Code T Model Selects line coding for the E1 line ME231A R2 HDBS E1 only Pulse 75 Line Build Out Ohm E1 Model Selects wave form used on the E1 line i Oh ME231A R2 Pulse 120 Ohm E1 Enabled select for long haul link i Disabled select ear When enabled this feature removes sig for short haul ME231A R2 nal distortion introduced on the E1 cable link Long haul LBO line build out is defined by ANSI T1 403 Page 16 724 746 5500 blackbox com Table 1 Configurable Parameters Continued Configuration Parameter Description Possible Values Pass Framing Model When enabled the NTU transparently passes framing information E1 TSO over Enabled or Dis abled ME231A R2 the DSL link to the remote E1 network Pass Alarms Model When enabled the NTU passes alarms Enabled or Dis ME231A R2 detected on one E1 network over the DSL abled link to the remote E1 network Defines the clock source operation for both DSL and serial E1 ports as follows Internal the on board oscillator in the Internal ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A Ext rn l Clock Mode R2 provides clock for both serial E1 and
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25. ed DTR ME232A R2 with the X 21 interface Configured as DCE Indicates that the Control signals have been asserted Configured as DTE Indicates that the Indication signals have been asserted TM ER Yellow The Test Mode Error TM ER LED is used to indicate that a test mode is in progress or an error has been detected It blinks once every second while a test mode is starting It glows solid while a test mode is in progress It blinks once if an error is detected either during a test mode or in normal DSL operation LOS Red ME231A R2 The LOS LED blinks once per second to indicate either framing errors or clock slips Clock slips are often caused by a mis configured clock mode Link Green The Link LED shows that there is an active physical connection to the Console Activity Green The Activity LED shows that there is data being transferred through the Console con nection During a software upgrade procedure if the Activity LED is on for an unusually long time there is a problem with the upgrade and the device should be restarted The TFTP server should be checked normal upgrades take about 10 seconds on a 100mbit link B 7 CONFIGURATION Configuration is done with either externally accessible DIP switches CLI 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 45 Black Box G SHDSL NTU B 8 POWER AND POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICATIONS The CPE comes with either an AC power supply The supply s connection to the CPE is a 2
26. ed from DSL External Clock from external Interface Internal External Clock from external Interface For X 21 external DTE must provide clocking on pins 7 amp 14 4 3 ETHERNET MANAGEMENT PORT The ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 offers a 10 100 Ethernet port for con figuration and management via Telnet sessions Because the Ethernet port is config ured as MDI a crossover Ethernet cable is required when connecting directly from a local PC or laptop The Ethernet interface default IP address is 192 168 200 1 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 23 Black Box G SHDSL NTU Through the Ethernet management port the following variables can be configured Password The password used to login to the console 1 to 10 characters Circuit ID The circuit ID communicated to other units via EOC 1 64 characters EOC Embedded Operations Channel is an out of band channel specified in the G 991 2 standard for SHDSL We use standard EOC messages for our remote loopback Clock Mode The following options are available Internal The internal oscillator in the ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 provides the clock to both the serial E1 and DSL interfaces Network The E1 interface provides the clock for the DSL interface E1 only External The serial interface provides the clock for the DSL interface V 35 X 21 X 21 can only be set to DCE if DTE signal element timing is provided to pins 7 14 Otherwise it
27. enter the command remote console 5 Wait for the message Console Remote console connection established lf a DSL link is not established or for some other reason the ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 far end does not respond in a reasonable amount of time the following message appears Console Remote console timed out trying to connect Enter the command remote console again 6 If ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 Far End already has an active remote console session open you will see the message Console Remote con sole connection request rejected This can also happen if the remote ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 far end has an established remote console session with the local ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 near end which has timed out 7 Enter the password at the password prompt for the remote console session Note The passwords for a local console session of the ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 near end and the remote console ses sion of the ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 far end should be different for the purpose of security 8 You should now be logged into the remote ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 far end via the remote console session The communication with the remote ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 far end is essentially the same as having a local console connection Note The local or remote ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 may be CO or CPE as long as there is one of each
28. ern 7 REMOTE CONSOLE OPERATION The PC user near end may configure and verify status of the remote ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 far end via a Remote Console session The PC user must log onto the ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 near end unit to estab lish a remote console session Once done the remote ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 far end appears as a unit which is locally connected through the console port All commands are transmitted over the G SHDSL link in the EOC channel Remote Console Session RCS PC Near End NS dM p ME231A R2 ME231A R2 Far End Near End DSL Figure 14 Remote control session diagram 7 1 ESTABLISHING A REMOTE CONSOLE SESSION How to Connect The following steps are to establish a connection to the remote ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 far end via Remote Console Session RCS 1 Connect to the console port of the ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 near end via Telnet session 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 39 Black Box G SHDSL NTU 2 At the password prompt log in to the near end Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 3 Ensure that a DSL link is established You can verify an established DSL link by using the system show status command or by checking that the DSL LED is solid green Upon executing the show status command the dsl link state is shown as success if the DSL link is established 4 Atthe command prompt
29. ill select timeslots 2 3 4 8 and 9 e1 set rxeq lt enabledidisabled gt Enable or disable the Rx equalizer This is usually only enabled for long haul applica tions e1 set passalarms lt enabledldisabled gt Specify whether to generate alarms on the remote unit when detected on the local unit E1 Status Commands e1 show status Shows the active E1 configuration loss of signal and framing errors alarms and performance statistics 4 4 REMOTE CONSOLE Provided that there is a DSL link to a second ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 a user may login to the first ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 s console and enter the remote console command to access the second ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 s console Using this remote console feature the user can config ure and query the status of the second ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 Page 28 724 746 5500 blackbox com Configuration from a remote location When the user is finished with the remote console the logout command can be used to return to the local console Example Command Line Interface Session ME231A R2 Command Shell Password ME231A R2 gt system show config clocking clock mode dsl timeslots system circuit id interface timeslot map line type line coding line build out rx equalizer pass alarms pass framing g shdsl annex mode dsl test modes loopback pattern ME231A R2 ME232A R2 configuration dsl mode dsl timeslots
30. ing device in accordance with specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protec tion from such interference in a commercial installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If the device does cause inter ference to radio or television reception which can be determined by disconnecting the unit the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol lowing measures moving the computing equipment away from the receiver re orient ing the receiving antenna and or plugging the receiving equipment into a different AC outlet such that the computing equipment and receiver are on different branches A 4 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Black Box Corporation declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004 108 EC relating to electro magnetic compatibility and Directive 2006 95 EC relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits The Declaration of Conformity can be requested from ROHS blackbox com The safety advice in the documentation accompanying this device shall be obeyed The conformity to the above directive is indicated by CE mark on the device 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 43 Black Box G SHDSL NTU B BLACK BOX G SHDSL NTU ME231A R2 ME232A R2 ME233A R2 SPECIFICATIONS B 1 CLOCKING MODES I
31. local session because the RCS has priority over a local console session If the PC near end establishes an RCS while the PC far end is on a local session the PC far end is kicked off Differences in Local and Remote Control Session Behavior Since the remote console session communication occurs over the G SHDSL link s EOC channel some commands via the RCS have unusual effects Remote Console Session RCS a ME231A R2 gt Far End PG es pe eee Near End ME231A R2 77 Near End KUTA S DSL Figure 15 Remote control session with LAL diagram 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 41 Black Box G SHDSL NTU dsl set loopback lal Do not issue this command over the RCS to the far end ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 If the far end goes into Local Ana log Loopback LAL the near end and far end ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 NTUs can no longer communicate over the RCS near end ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 would no longer be able to communicate with the far end ME231A R2 ME232A R2 CAUTION and ME233A R2 Do not issue this command to a far end unit If you were to do so the 8 SOFTWARE UPGRADE The software upgrade feature is available through BOOTP TFTP The software upgrade takes approximately 2 to 3 minutes to complete To upgrade the software 1 Connect to the Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 via the Ether net management port and a Telnet session 2 E
32. mmand Line Interface Session sssssss 29 Page 2 724 746 5500 blackbox com 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 6 6 1 6 2 6 3 7 1 A 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 Installation iniit ccce vae anu ne rana a erar na uu aaa mr ecu aa conn xa dad danmdd 30 Connecting the twisted pair interface xrnrnrnrrnnnnvvnnvnvrnnrnvrnnnnnrnnrnnnn 31 Connecting the Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 serial interface coerente rae eee Fears 32 Connecting the Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 to a DCE or DTE device sssssssseseeeneeenenneeenneenn nens 32 Connecting the Model ME231A R2 serial interface 33 Connecting the Model ME231A R2 to an E1 Network 33 Connect twisted pair 120 ohm to E1 network ssssss 33 Connecting dual coaxial cable 75 ohm to E1 network 34 Connecting power sssssssesssssseeeeeenneeee nennen nnne nnns nnne nnns 35 Operation rutebilene ee itte 35 LO EN 0 EE EE e d Le 35 LED t tus Monitorsuna uvant ep e HE CR ERE MER benket 36 Power Green 2 5 e ecu E e n et re HR utette 36 DSL Green orit pte d e E EE Ia Ee egeo sd 36 Link Green Model ME231A R2 rrnnnnrvnnnnvrnnrnrrenenrrnnnnrrnnnnnrennrnrennn 36 Terminal Green siie senan ee nennen ener nnns 37 TM ER Yellow 3 rette atte ice m eT tete ieu 37 LOS Red Model
33. n which it is to be installed and that it is connected to a wall outlet which has earth ground 1 The external AC adapter shall be a listed limited power source that 2 Connect the barrel plug to the Power connector on the Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 Note The Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 powers up as soon as it is plugged into an AC outlet there is no power switch Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 Fuse replacement There are no user serviceable parts in the power supply section of the AN should only be performed by qualified service personnel WARNING 6 OPERATION Once the Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 is properly configured and installed it should operate transparently The following sections describe power up reading the LED status monitors and using the built in loopback test modes 6 1 POWER UP To apply power to the Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 first be sure that you have read section Power input connector on page 13 and that the unit is connected to the appropriate power source Power up the unit 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 35 Black Box G SHDSL NTU 6 2 LED STATUS MONITORS There are six LEDs that provide feedback on the state of the unit Figure 10 shows the location of the front panel LEDs Following Figure 10 is a description of each LED s function Figure 10 Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 front panel Power Green
34. nections 724 746 5500 blackbox com Installation 5 1 CONNECTING THE TWISTED PAIR INTERFACE The Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 supports communication between two DTE devices as follows Using 24 AWG 0 5 mm wire up to 21 500 feet 6 5 km at 192 kbps 10 000 feet 3 0 km at 2560 kbps Two things are essential These units work in pairs Both units at the end of the twisted pair DSL span must be set for the same DTE rate one unit set as CO the other as CP To function properly the Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 needs one twisted pair of metallic wire This twisted pair must be unconditioned dry metallic wire between 19 0 9mm and 26 AWG 0 4mm the higher number gauges will limit distance Standard dial up telephone circuits or leased circuits that run through signal equalization equipment or standard flat modular tele phone type cable are not acceptable The RJ 45 Line connector on the Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 s twisted pair interface is polarity insensitive and is wired for a two wire interface The signal pin relationships are shown in Figure 5 Model ME232A R2 X 21 female DB 15 Model ME233A R2 V 35 female DB 25 Figure 5 Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 Sync Serial interfaces 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 31 Black Box G SHDSL NTU 5 2 CONNECTING THE M
35. nnee 50 Page 4 724 746 5500 blackbox com RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instruc tions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifica tions in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause inter ference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli ance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi
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37. ns Channel EOC to mod ify the configuration parameters 4 2 HARDWARE DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION To use DIP switch configuration you must first set the DIP switches to a position other than all OFF or all ON before powering up the NTU When all the DIP switches are set to any position other than all OFF or all ON the NTU will operate in hardware DIP switch configuration mode In DIP switch configuration mode the NTU will read the DIP switch settings during system startup and configure itself according to the switch settings Page 14 724 746 5500 blackbox com Configuration Once you power up the NTU in DIP switch mode it will operate in DIP switch mode until powered down When operating in DIP switch mode you cannot change any con figuration settings Changing the DIP switch settings while the device is running requires the dsl start command f you attempt to modify the configuration by issuing console commands the device will not execute your commands except for the ds start command and the show commands Instead the NTU will respond with a message indicating the device is operating in DIP switch configuration mode f you attempt to modify any configuration parameters via the EOC by changing EOC variables the NTU will not execute your changes Table 1 lists the Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 s configurable parameters Table 1 Configurable Parameters Parameter Password Descripti
38. nter the system show info command to view the unit s MAC address 3 Configure a BOOTP TFTP server and enter the system upgrade yes com mand to begin the upgrade 4 Alternatively you may enter the system upgrade TFTP server IP address gt lt filename gt command to begin the upgrade After approximately 2 to 3 minutes the ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 will operate with the upgraded software 9 RESET CONFIGURATION TO FACTORY DEFAULTS The configuration can be reset to factory defaults using DIP switch S7 A factory reset allows a user to recover from a forgotten password To reset to the configuration 1 Turn the Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 off 2 Turn the S1 1 switch to the ON position 3 Turn the Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 on 4 Turn the S1 1 switch to the OFF position Page 42 724 746 5500 blackbox com Reset Configuration to factory defaults A COMPLIANCE A 1 EMC FCC Part 15 Class A EN55022 Class A EN55024 A 2 LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE SAFETY UL 60950 1 CSA C22 2 NO 60950 1 EC EN60950 1 2nd edition AS NZS 60950 1 A 3 RADIO AND TV INTERFERENCE FCC PART 15 This device generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception The device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A comput
39. nternal external or receive recovered B 2 DTE RATE All 64k steps from 64 to 5696 kbps B 3 SERIAL INTERFACE V 35 ME233A R2 DCE DTE selectable X 21 ME232A R2 DCE DTE selectable E1 ME231A R2 presents G 703 G 704 interface Either 75 Ohms unbalanced or 120 Ohms balanced Pins 1 amp 2 are Receive Pins 4 amp 5 are Transmit B 4 SERIAL CONNECTOR D Sub 25 Female ME233A R2 D Sub 15 Female ME232A R2 Dual BNC and RJ48C ME231A R2 strap selectable B 5 DIAGNOSTICS V 52 compliant 511 pattern generator and detector with error injection mode con trolled by front panel switch Local and Remote Loopback control either by a front panel switch or from the DTE interface B 6 STATUS LEDS Power Green The Power LED glows solid during normal operation At startup during the POST the LED blinks once every second If the POST fails the unit does not enter normal opera tion and the LED blinks once every 0 4 seconds DSL Green The DSL LED glows solid while a DSL link is established While the DSL link is training it blinks once every second Page 44 724 746 5500 blackbox com Reset Configuration to factory defaults Link Green E1 only Solid green indicates valid E1 framing Flashing indicates signal being received but the link has not yet been established Terminal Green The Terminal LED glows solid under the following circumstances ME233A R2 with V 35 interface if the serial interface has assert
40. on The password used to login to the con sole Possible Values 1 10 characters Circuit ID The circuit ID used to identify the unit 1 64 characters DTE Loops The DB 25 interface can request LALs l i and RDLs using its RRDL and RLAL pins Enabled or Dis mode If DTE loops are disabled requests for abled ME233A R2 loopbacks on these pins will be ignored TX Clock Defines where RS 232 V 35 or X 21 models serial transmit data is sampled in relation Normal or ME232A R2 to the TX clock on the falling edge nor inverted and ME233A mal or the rising edge inverted of the TX R2 clock Defines the number of DSL timeslots The DSL data rate is calculated by the equa DSL Beta tion data rate DSL timeslots x 64k This 1 72 Rate Timeslots value also defines the maximum serial E1 data rate 3 89 RS 232 Serial E1 Defines the total number of serial E1 3 89 V 35 Timaslots timeslots utilized This value must be less than or equal to DSL timeslots 3 89 X 21 1 32 E1 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 15 Black Box G SHDSL NTU Parameter Table 1 Configurable Parameters Continued Description Possible Values Defines E1 to DSL timeslot mapping By default defined utilized DSL timeslots are mapped to the first n data bearing timeslots on the E1 line Line type deter Timeslot mines which timeslots are data bearing Mapping Model E1 Unframe
41. onfigured clock mode Link Green The Link LED shows that there is an active physical connection to the Console Activity Green The Activity LED shows that there is data being transferred through the Console con nection During a software upgrade procedure if the Activity LED is on for an unusually long time there is a problem with the upgrade and the device should be restarted The TFTP server should be checked normal upgrades take about 10 seconds on a 100mbit link 6 3 TEST MODES The ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 offers test modes in the form of loop backs PRBS pattern generators and combinations of both This section discusses how the test modes work 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 37 Black Box G SHDSL NTU Figure 11 is a block diagram of the Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 with respect to test modes DSL DSL 511 Pattern Framer Framer 511 Pattern Generator Line Generator 511 BER Meter 511 BER Meter Figure 11 Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 Block Diagram Loopbacks The ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 supports both Local Analog Loop backs LAL and Remote Digital Loopbacks RDL These can be initiated either from the optional front panel switches or by the console command dsl set loopback lt offllallrdl gt The data path for the LAL is shown in Figure 12 Note Local loopback causes bit errors on the remote end if the link is up DSL DSL Framer Framer 511 Patte
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43. par Industrie Canada 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 5 Black Box G SHDSL NTU 1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes installing and operating the Black Box G SHDSL NTU Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 G SHDSL NTU 1 1 AUDIENCE This guide is intended for the following users Operators Installers Maintenance technicians 12 STRUCTURE This guide contains the following chapters and appendices Quick Start on page 9 provides a brief guide to starting up the device and its basic features and capabilities Ethernet Management Port on page 23 contains an overview describing the device s operations and applications Configuration on page 14 provides hardware and software configuration proce dures Installation on page 30 describes how to install the device Operation on page 35 describes how to install and operate the device Remote Console Operation on page 39 describes how to operate the device remotely Software upgrade on page 42 provides information how to upgrade the device s software Reset Configuration to factory defaults on page 42 provides information on how to configure the device to its original state Appendix A on page 43 contains compliance information Appendix B on page 44 contains specifications Appendix C on page 47 provides the factory default values Appendix D on page 48 describes the device s ports and pin outs For best results read the content
44. power cord is connected For devices with an external power adapter the power adapter shall be a listed limited Power Source The mains outlet that is utilized to power the device shall be within 10 feet 3 meters of the device shall be easily accessible and protected by a cir cuit breaker in compliance with local regulatory requirements For AC powered devices ensure that the power cable used meets all applicable standards for the country in which it is to be installed For AC powered devices which have 3 conductor power plugs L1 L2 amp GND or Hot Neutral amp Safety Protective Ground the wall outlet or socket must have an earth ground For DC powered devices ensure that the interconnecting cables are rated for proper voltage current anticipated tem perature flammability and mechanical serviceability WAN LAN amp PSTN ports connections may have hazardous voltages present regardless of whether the device is powered ON or OFF PSTN relates to interfaces such as telephone lines FXS FXO DSL xDSL T1 E1 ISDN Voice etc These are known as hazardous network voltages and to avoid electric shock use caution when working near these ports When dis connecting cables for these ports detach the far end connec tion first Do not work on the device or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity only be repaired by qualified service personnel i This device contains no user serviceable p
45. rce RxD b DCE Source RxC a DCE Source DSR DCE Source LL DTE Source Signal Ground DTR CD DCE Source RL T 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RxC b DCE Source ExtC a DTE Source ExtC b DTE Source D 3 E1 INTERFACE RJ 48C female connector Signal 1 Receive Ring Receive Tip TM DCE Source Shield Transmit Ring Transmit Tip Shield No connection No connection INIO AJON D 4 X 21 INTERFACE D sub 15 female connector DTE DCE orientation Pin Signal 1 Frame Ground 2 T Transmit Data A DTE Source 3 C Control A DTE Source 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 49 Black Box G SHDSL NTU Pin Signal 4 R Receive Data A DCE Source 5 Indication A DCE Source 6 S Signal Element Timing A DCE Source 7 8 9 BT Byte Timing A DCE Source X DTE Signal Element Timing A DTE source SGND Signal Ground T Transmit Data B DTE Source 10 C Control B DTE Source 11 R Receive Data B DCE Source 12 I Indication B DCE Source 13 S Signal Element Timing B DCE Source BT Byte Timing B DCE Source X DTE Signal Element Timing B DTE source D 5 ETHERNET CONSOLE PORT Table 8 RJ45 socket 10 100Base T Note Pins not listed are not used Page 50 724 746 5500 blackbox com Reset Configuration to factory
46. rn Line Generator 511 Pattern Generator 511 BER 511 BER Meter Meter Figure 12 Local Analog Loopback diagram The data received from the serial interface is looped back before going out on the DSL line Note that this loopback occurs after the pattern generator BER meter This means that running a 511 pattern in conjunction with an LAL should result in no error detected by the meter The data path for the RDL is shown in Figure 13 eMM 511 Pattern Generator pu ui 511 BER Meter 511 Pattern Generator 511 BER DSL DSL Meter Framer Framer Figure 13 Remote Digital Loopback diagram Page 38 724 746 5500 blackbox com Remote Console Operation The RDL causes the remote unit to loop the data received from the DSL line back tow the DSL line Patterns The ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 can generate and detect 511 patterns These can be initiated either by the middle DIP switch or by the console command dsl set pattern lt offl511 gt When the pattern is started the DSL framer uses its internal 511 pattern generator for its DSL TX data instead of the data received from the serial inter face Also the framer s internal BER Meter tries to detect a 511 pattern in the DSL RX Data Because the BER Meter always runs when the pattern generator runs the meter will detect errors if either the pattern is not either looped back or the remote unit is not transmitting a 511 patt
47. s of this guide before you install the device Page 6 724 746 5500 blackbox com About this guide 13 PRECAUTIONS Notes cautions and warnings which have the following meanings are used through out this guide to help you become aware of potential problems Warnings are intended to prevent safety hazards that could result in personal injury Cautions are intended to prevent situations that could result in property damage or impaired functioning Note A note presents additional information or interesting sidelights WARNING CAUTION The shock hazard symbol and WARNING heading indicate a potential electric shock hazard Strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid injury caused by electric shock The alert symbol and WARNING heading indicate a potential safety hazard Strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid personal injury The shock hazard symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a potential electric shock hazard Strictly follow the instructions to avoid property damage caused by electric shock The alert symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a potential hazard Strictly follow the instructions to avoid property damage 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 7 Black Box G SHDSL NTU Safety when working with electricity WARNING Do not open the device when the power cord is connected For systems without a power switch and without an external power adapter line voltages are present within the device when the
48. stem set password lt password gt Sets the system password 1 10 characters system set devicetype lt dteldce gt Sets the serial device type as DTE or DCE Only valid in CO mode system set circuitid lt circuitid gt Sets the circuit ID 1 64 characters system set clockmode internallexternallreceiverecover Sets the clock mode Internal clock mode means the ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 pro vides the clock to both the DSL and the serial E1 interface External clock mode means the ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 uses the serial E1 trans mit clock as its DSL transmit clock Receive recover clock mode means that the ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 uses the DSL receive clock as its DSL transmit clock and as the serial E1 receive clock The following command enables the user to view the current system configuration system show config Shows the configuration of the entire system including DSL and serial E1 lines Any changes to the system configuration or the DSL configuration will be lost on the next power cycle unless the changes are saved The command system save config is used to save the changes System Status Commands The following commands show system status system show status Shows the following system status information LEDs DSL test mode front panel switch settings DSL link state and configuration mode DSL Configuration Commands The following commands are used to configure the DSL
49. tion use DIP switch S1 For testing the ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 use DIP switch S3 To configure the rate use DIP switch S4 This figure shows the DIP switch orientation with respect to ON and OFF positions is consistent for all switches System reset mode To enter system reset mode turn the S7 7 DIP switch to the ON posi tion and power cycle the unit For information on how to upgrade the software refer to Chapter Software upgrade on page 42 For more information on applying factory default configuration to the ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 refer to Chapter Reset Configura tion to factory defaults on page 42 Page 18 724 746 5500 blackbox com DIP switch settings Configuration You can configure the ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 by setting the DIP switches to the desired positions before you power up the NTU If the DIP switches are set to anything other than all OFF or all ON the NTU will operate in DIP switch config uration mode Once the device is powered up and operating in DIP switch configuration mode you cannot change configuration by any method until you power it down again The following tables provide an overview of the NTU DIP switch functions Table 2 Model ME231A R2 ME232A R2 and ME233A R2 Series S1 DIP Switch Functions Configuration Function Function Position ME232A R2 amp ME233A R2 ME231A R2 models models Software Reset Sof
50. tware Reset S12 ON Multiframe OFF Fractional Unframed ON CRC S193 Reserved OFF Fractional Unframed Line Coding S1 4 ON HDB3 OFF AMI DTE DCE CO Only S1 5 ON DTE Reserved Leave OFF OFF DCE Annex Annex S1 6 ON Annex B ON Annex B OFF Annex A OFF Annex A Timing Source CO only Timing Source S1 7 ON Internal ON Internal OFF External Network OFF External Network DSL Mode DSL Mode S1 8 ON CO ON CO OFF CPE OFF CPE For the Fractional or Unframed setting both S1 2 and S1 3 must be set to the OFF position For the Fractional setting timeslots must be set to a value less than 32 a data rate set at 1984 or less on DIP switch S4 For the Unframed setting timeslots must be set to a value equal to 32 the 2048 data rate on DIP switch S4 724 746 5500 blackbox com Page 19 Black Box G SHDSL NTU Table 3 S3 DIP Switch Functions 511e Pattern 511 Pattern Test Mode Remote Test Mode Local S4 2 through S4 8 Data Rate Switches S4 2 through S4 8 define both the DSL line rate and the serial data rate Note For ME231A R2 model only columns S4 4 through S4 8 apply in this table Also use S4 1 to configure the Line Build Out OFF 75 ohms ON 120 ohms Table 4 S4 2 through S4 8 Data Rate DIP switch settings Data Rate kbps Page 20 724 746 5500 blackbox com Configuration Table 4 S4 2 through
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