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1. Networks without SPID If the green light does not come on the central office switch is probably unable to assign a terminal end point identifiers TEI to this line Check with the central office personnel to make sure that the switch is operating correctly Networks with SPID If the green light does not come on the central office switch is probably unable to assign a TEI to this line Check with the central office personnel to make sure that the switch is operating correctly If the yellow light comes on the tester is ready to download SPID information Make sure that you entered the correct SPIDs by checking the Options Terminal page If the red light comes on it means that the tester tried to download the SPIDs but they were rejected by the central office Make sure that the SPID information is correct by checking the Options Terminal page National Instruments Corporation 1 5 NI 6830 User Manual Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Channels Power Supply The Channels box indicates activity on the B1 and B2 channels An orange LED indicates that the corresponding B channel is active A gray LED indicates that the corresponding B channel is inactive The LEDs remain disabled if the NI 6830 is not connected to the line This Power Supply box shows the status of the S T power supplies PS 1 and PS2 A green LED indicates normal power supply voltage A yellow LED indicates restricted supply voltage2. Canada Qu bec Denmark Finland France Germany Hong Kong Israel Italy Japan Korea Mexico Netherlands Norway Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan United Kingdom United States NI 6830 User Manual Telephone 03 9879 5166 0662 45 79 90 0 02 757 00 20 011 288 3336 905 785 0085 514 694 8521 45 76 26 00 09 725 725 11 01 48 14 24 24 089 741 31 30 2645 3186 03 6120092 02 413091 03 5472 2970 02 596 7456 5 520 2635 0348 433466 32 84 84 00 2265886 91 640 0085 08 730 49 70 056 200 51 51 02 377 1200 01635 523545 512 795 8248 A 2 Fax 03 9879 6277 0662 45 79 90 19 02 757 03 11 O11 288 8528 905 785 0086 514 694 4399 45 76 26 02 09 725 725 55 01 48 14 24 14 089 714 60 35 2686 8505 03 6120095 02 41309215 03 5472 2977 02 596 7455 5 520 3282 0348 430673 32 84 86 00 2265887 91 640 0533 08 730 43 70 056 200 51 55 02 737 4644 01635 523154 512 794 5678 National Instruments Corporation Technical Support Form Photocopy this form and update it each time you make changes to your software or hardware and use the completed copy of this form as a reference for your current configuration Completing this form accurately before contacting National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently If you are using any National Instruments hardware or software products related to this problem include the configuration forms from
3. Run Test Sequence runs a predefined sequence of ISDN tests Bit Error Rate Test performs a Bit Error Rate Test BERT or a Bit Errored Seconds Test BEST Speech and 3 1 kHz Audio tests speech and audio carried on a B channel Teleservices verifies the teleservices programmed at the central office for the ISDN line you are testing Supplementary Services verifies the supplementary services programmed at the central office for the ISDN line you are testing Power Supply Check verifies the status of the S T interface power supplies This function is hidden when you select the U interface Protocol Decode displays the layer 2 and layer 3 messages that are exchanged between the central office and the NI 6830 Options changes the general settings of the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Exit exits the NI 6830 software NI 6830 User Manual Networks without service profile identifier SPID Before you start testing the ISDN line enter the phone numbers provisioned for this location On startup you see the dialog box shown in Figure 1 2 Enter customer numbers into the appropriate fields If only one 1 2 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester number is assigned leave the second field blank If both numbers are the same you can use the Copy Numbers button to copy the number from first field into the second Once you finished entering the numbers click the OK button co Cus
4. and safety in medical or clinical treatment Conventions lt gt bold bold italic italic monospace NI 6830 paths The following conventions are used in this manual Angle brackets enclose the name of a key on the keyboard for example lt shift gt Angle brackets containing numbers separated by an ellipsis represent a range of values associated with a bit or signal name for example DBIO lt 3 0 gt The symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action The sequence File Page Setup Options Substitute Fonts directs you to pull down the File menu select the Page Setup item select Options and finally select the Substitute Fonts options from the last dialog box The symbol indicates that the text following it applies only to a specific ISDN network type This icon to the left of bold italicized text denotes a note which alerts you to important information Bold text denotes the names of menus menu items parameters dialog boxes dialog box buttons or options icons windows Windows 95 tabs or LEDs Bold italic text denotes an activity objective note caution or warning Italic text denotes variables emphasis a cross reference or an introduction to akey concept This font also denotes text from which you supply the appropriate word or value as in NI DAQ 6 x Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should literally enter from the keyb
5. File Sequence Help Line Status Test Elapsed time 6 sec Power Supply Test gt BERT PRN11 1 min O Speech Test Results Teleservices Test Total errors BER 0 0 00 CLIP Test Errored seconds SER 0 0 00 Reset Counters Severely errored seconds SESA 0 0 00 Unavailable seconds 0 Lost synchronization 0 Test sequence started at 10 28 23 on Thu 12 Nov 1998 Customer number 1 5551000 Customer number 2 5553000 ISDN line state test started Physical layer line activated INFO4 Layer 2 TEI assigned ISDN line state test finished Power Supply test started Power Source 1 Normal Ok Power Supply test finished Bit Error Rate test started KE Figure 1 8 NI ISDN Test Sequencer Dialog Box While Tests Are in Progress Click the Run button to run the test sequence Click the Save icon to save the test sequence results to a file If you select Save a dialog box prompts you for the name and location of the file you want to save Click the Exit icon to return to the main screen Click the Stop button if highlighted to stop the test sequence You cannot stop some test sequences For these test sequences the Stop button is grayed out The tests in a sequence are identical to the individual tests run directly from the main screen See the individual function tests for additional information NI 6830 User Manual 1 10 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 1 Using the NI 683
6. ISDN Tester results as they are calculated You also have the following options while running the test Inject Bit Error cClick this button to inject a single bit error into the transmitted bit stream You should then see the number of detected bit errors increase by one Reset Counters Click this button to reset all test results to zero Stop cClick this button to stop the test View Log Click this button to view the contents of the Bit Error Rate Test log The log contains parameters and results of all BERTs obtained in the current session as well as lost synchronization conditions You see the following test results during the Bit Error Rate Test and after the test is completed National Instruments Corporation Total errors This is the total number of bit errors Errored seconds This is the number of seconds that had at least one bit error Severely errored seconds This is the number of seconds that had substantial bit errors Unavailable seconds This is the number of seconds that were not available for receiving data Lost synchronization This is the number of times that synchronization pattern was lost during the test 1 13 NI 6830 User Manual Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Speech and 3 1 kHz Audio Test The Speech and 3 1 kHz Audio test is a common ISDN test used to check the quality of speech on a B channel As with a BERT you can perform either an end to end or a self
7. P parameters for tests changing 2 5 phone numbers See telephone numbers Power Supply box on status bar 1 6 Power Supply Checks purpose and use 1 19 setting preferences 1 28 properties of test sequence editing 2 6 Protocol Decode dialog box 1 20 to 1 21 Detailed Decode Packet view 1 21 icons on toolbar 1 20 to 1 21 National Instruments Corporation illustration 1 20 information displayed on 1 20 setting filters using Filters tab 1 29 to 1 30 protocol filters setting 1 29 to 1 30 R Ready LED in Interface box 1 5 removing test sequence 2 5 renaming test sequence 2 5 Run Test Sequence dialog box 1 6 to 1 10 ISDN Test Sequencer screen 1 9 to 1 10 illustration 1 9 NI ISDN Test Sequencer dialog box 1 10 networks with SPID 1 8 networks without SPID 1 7 S self test for NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester 1 31 Sequence Editor See NI 6830 Sequence Editor sequences See test sequences service provider identifiers See SPIDs service provider identifiers Speech and 3 1 kHz Audio Test 1 14 to 1 16 dialog box figure 1 14 keypad figure 1 15 setting full duplex audio 1 28 setup options 1 15 SPIDs service provider identifiers changing directory numbers in Terminal tab 1 4 1 24 changing telephone numbers in Terminal tab 1 3 1 24 entering for startup tests 1 3 to 1 4 Run Test Sequence dialog box 1 8 National Instruments Corporation Index starting NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Test
8. call test For either test you can listen to the received audio on your computer speaker to verify the transmitted quality Figure 1 10 shows the Speech and 3 1 kHz Audio Test dialog box Speech and 3 1 kHz Audio Test Figure 1 10 Speech and 3 1 kHz Audio Test NI 6830 User Manual 1 14 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester The Speech and 3 1 kHz Audio Test screen has the following setup options e Dialing mode Select Overlap to dial one digit at a time or En bloc to dial all the digits at one time A keypad appears when you click the Call button as shown in Figure 1 11 Speech and 3 1 kHz Audio Test Figure 1 11 Speech and 3 1 kHz Audio Test Showing Keypad e Phone number Type in the number to dial or use the down arrow button to select the telephone number to dial You can select recently dialed numbers numbers for this location or stored numbers You can add phone numbers to the list under Options Stored Numbers es Channel Use the down arrow button to select the bearer channel B1 or B2 or select Auto select allowing the NI 6830 to choose the channel e Bearer Use the down arrow button to select the bearer service either Speech or 3 1 kHz Audio Click the Call button when you are ready to start the Speech and 3 1 kHz Audio test The NI 6830 shows the call status of the call in progress in the call status box National Instruments Corporation 1
9. directory numbers and SPIDs later use the Options Terminal page If you do not want to be prompted to enter customer numbers and SPIDs you can disable this feature on the Options General page S T Interface 2 Sync Layer 1 J Ready Layer 2 The NI 6830 has the status bar shown in Figure 1 4 at the top of the main screen Interface NI 6830 User Manual Figure 1 4 Status Bar The status bar is divided into boxes showing ISDN interface status bearer channel usage and the state of the ISDN power supply The interface box displays the status of the ISDN connection between the central office and the subscriber on the U or S T interface You can select the U or S T interface under Options Interface See Options later in this chapter for more information 1 4 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester A green LED for Sync Layer 1 indicates connection at protocol layer 1 physical layer If the green light does not come on it could mean one of the following es The NI 6830 is not connected to the line e A cable is connected to the wrong interface es The line is not connected to the ISDN line card in the central office e There is a problem with the twisted pair wiring between the central office and the customer A green LED for Ready Layer 2 indicates that the connection was established at protocol layer 2 data link layer and the line is ready for placing calls
10. options 1 12 test results 1 13 Bit Errored Second Test BEST 1 11 bulletin board support A 1 C Channels box on status bar 1 6 conventions used in manual iv customer communication A 1 to A 2 customer numbers setting general preferences for 1 27 Customer Numbers dialog box networks with SPID 1 4 networks without SPID 1 3 D deleting test sequence 2 5 Detailed Decode Packet view 1 21 directory numbers changing in Terminal tab networks with SPID 1 4 1 24 networks without SPID 1 3 1 23 entering for startup tests 1 3 National Instruments Corporation E Edit menu NI 6830 Sequence Editor 2 3 Editor See NI 6830 Sequence Editor electronic support services A 1 to A 2 e mail support A 2 F fax and telephone support numbers A 2 Fax on Demand support A 2 File menu NI 6830 Sequence Editor 2 2 Filters tab Options dialog box 1 29 to 1 30 FPT support A 1 G General tab Options dialog box 1 27 to 1 28 H Help menu NI 6830 Sequence Editor 2 3 Interface box on status bar 1 4 to 1 5 ISDN Interface tab Options dialog box 1 25 to 1 27 Advanced ISDN settings 1 26 Network types 1 26 S T interface 1 25 ISDN Test Sequencer screen 1 9 to 1 10 illustration 1 9 NI ISDN Test Sequencer dialog box 1 10 NI 6830 User Manual Index L launching NI 6830 Sequence Editor 2 1 LEDs Channels box 1 6 Interface box 1 5 Power Supply box 1 6 Power Supply Checks screen 1 19 Loopba
11. the sequence before the highlighted test Add test after Add a new test in the sequence after the highlighted test Move Test Up Move an existing test up in the sequence Move Test Down Move an existing test down in the sequence Rename Test Rename the highlighted test Delete Test Delete the highlighted test Configure Test Configure the highlighted test You can also double click a highlighted test to configure the test The Help menu contains the About item which you use to view information about the Sequence Editor Toolbar Icons The most common operations are also found under the toolbar icons and include the following items it R C ganmi National Instruments Corporation New Create a new sequence Open Open an existing sequence Save Save the sequence with an existing file name Add before Add a new test in the sequence before the highlighted test Add after Add a new test in the sequence after the highlighted test Move up Move the highlighted test above the previous test Move down Move the highlighted test below the next test Delete Delete the highlighted test Configure Configure the parameters of the highlighted test 2 3 NI 6830 User Manual Chapter 2 Using the NI 6830 Sequence Editor Adding a New Test NI 6830 User Manual To add a new test click either the Add Before or Add After button on the toolbar You can add more than one instance of a test For
12. their user manuals Include additional pages if necessary Name Company Address Fax Phone Computer brand Model Processor Operating system include version number Clock speed MHz RAM MB Display adapter Mouse ve mo Other adapters installed Hard disk capacity MB Brand Instruments used National Instruments hardware product model Revision Configuration National Instruments software product Version Configuration The problem is List any error messages The following steps reproduce the problem NI 6830 Hardware and Software Configuration Form Record the settings and revisions of your hardware and software on the line to the right of each item Complete a new copy of this form each time you revise your software or hardware configuration and use this form as a reference for your current configuration Completing this form accurately before contacting National Instruments for technical support helps our applications engineers answer your questions more efficiently National Instruments Products Hardware revision Interrupt level of hardware Base memory address of hardware Programming choice National Instruments software Other boards in system Other Products Computer make and model Microprocessor Clock frequency or speed Type of video board installed Operating sy
13. 0 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Bit Error Rate Test The BERT is the most common test performed on an ISDN line after you make the connection There are two ways to perform a BERT either end to end or self call When performing an end to end test the NI 6830 sends a digital pattern from one B channel to a Basic Rate Interface Test Line BRITL at the central office or to another NI 6830 The far end device loops the pattern back on the same channel A bit error indicates a difference of one bit between the transmitted and received patterns When performing the self call test the ISDN tester sends a digital pattern from one B channel to the other through the central office switch A bit error indicates a difference of one bit between the transmitted and received patterns If you receive no bit errors for a certain period of time the connection is considered good A BERT performed over time is also called a Bit Errored Second Test BEST or a Severely Errored Second Test Check your local procedures to determine the duration of this test Bit errors do not occur very often on pairs that are properly prequalified Bit errors usually indicate problems with either the line or the equipment National Instruments Corporation 1 11 NI 6830 User Manual Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester NI 6830 User Manual Figure 1 9 shows the Bit Error Rate Test dialog box Phone number 5553000 v Channel B1 sl Bea
14. 1 kHz The NI 6830 loops back 3 1 kHz calls Stored Numbers Use the Stored Numbers tab shown in Figure 1 22 to change the list of stored numbers available for outward bound calls Fiters About Terminal ISDN Interface General Add Delete Properties Figure 1 22 Stored Numbers Tab To add a new number to the list of stored numbers click the Add button The dialog box shown in Figure 1 23 appears Enter the number you want NI 6830 User Manual 1 28 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester to store and an optional description The description appears along with the number in the Phone number field in tests that require outward dialing n Add Number 5551234 LK Gel Figure 1 23 Properties To delete a number highlight it in the list and click the Delete button To edit a phone number or its description select the number in the list and click Properties A dialog box appears similar to the Add Number dialog box above From this dialog box you can edit the number or its description Filters Use the Filters tab shown in Figure 1 24 to set the protocol filters for the Protocol Decode function Options Eg ISDN Interface General Stored Numbers Files About Figure 1 24 Filters Tab National Instruments Corporation 1 29 NI 6830 User Manual Chapter 1 About NI 6830 User Manual Using the NI 6830 Ba
15. 15 NI 6830 User Manual Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Once the connection is made you can see the name of the last file that was audio selected in the Audio Check box Click Send Audio Check to use the displayed file Click Hang up call to end the call Click Exit to return to the main screen Teleservices Verification NI 6830 User Manual Teleservices verification is a test used to confirm that the central office is programmed with the teleservices the subscriber requested All teleservices may not be available in your region Check your local operating procedures before proceeding Figure 1 12 shows the Teleservices Test dialog box co Teleservices Test x Phone number 5553000 v Not tested Not tested Not tested Not tested Not tested Not tested Not tested Not tested Mark All Clear All Test Telephony Test Marked Test All SS Figure 1 12 Teleservices Test The Teleservices Test dialog box has the following features Phone number Type in the number to dial or use the down arrow button to select the telephone number to dial You can select recently dialed numbers numbers for this location or stored numbers You can add phone numbers to the list under Options Stored Numbers Teleservices Click the name of the teleservice to highlight a single service that you want to test Click to the left of the teleservice name to mark a teleservice to be tested with a gro
16. 19 Net SAPI 00 TEl 64 CRN 52 CONNect ACKnowledge 0 017 Net SAPI 00 TEl 64 CRN 44 ALERTing 0 020 Net SAPI 00 TEl 64 CRAN 44 CONNect 0 005 User SAPI 00 TEl 64 CRN 44 CONNect ACKnowledge 0 009 User SAPI 00 TEl 64 CRN 44 DISConnect 0 019 Net SAPI 00 TEl 64 CRN 44 RELease 0 007 User SAPI 00 TEl 64 CRN 44 RELeaseCOMplete 0 012 Net SAPI 00 CRN 52 DISConnect 0 008 User SAPI 00 CRN 52 RELease Figure 1 15 Protocol Decode The Protocol Decode dialog box shows the list of messages sent and received by the NI 6830 including the following items shown from left to right The sequential number of the packet transmitted or received since you stated the ISDN tester The time in seconds since the last packet The source of the packet either user or network central office Service access point identifiers SAPI and TEIs as well as call reference numbers CRNs with layer 3 messages An explanation of the packet type The following icons are in the toolbar of the Protocol Decode dialog box Click one of the following icons to select the desired option m NI 6830 User Manual Resume Click this icon to continue the protocol decode after pausing Pause Click this icon to pause the protocol decode 1 20 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester e Save Click this icon to save information from the Protocol Decode dialog box to a file You have three choices under s
17. 20 to change the ISDN protocol SPID format and activation timeout CF Note Check your local procedures before changing any advanced ISDN settings National Instruments Corporation 1 25 NI 6830 User Manual Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Uz Note NI 6830 User Manual Advanced ISDN Settings National ISDN 1 Figure 1 20 Advanced ISDN Settings Use the down arrow button of the Network type list box to select the network type You can choose any one of the following formats National ISDN 1 North American format Euro ISDN European harmonized standard The European harmonized standard may also apply in other countries AT amp T Custom older North American format Northern Telecom Custom older North American format Siemens Custom older European format NTT Japanese format VN4 older French format 1TR6 older German format ISDN2 United Kingdom format AusTel Australian format If you choose a network type that requires SPID the NI 6830 prompts you to enter the format of the SPID Enter the format used in your area For example if you enter 0 lt gt 01 the software automatically generates SPID 0555123401 for a customer number of 5551234 1 26 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Adjust the pointer on the Activation Timeout bar between Short and Long to set the time during which the NI 6830 attempts to activate the ISDN lin
18. 6 Detailed Decode Packet View The Detailed Decode Packet view shows the following information from left to right s The zero based octet number for this field The hexadecimal value of the octet National Instruments Corporation 1 21 NI 6830 User Manual Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Options NI 6830 User Manual Click the Options button to change the NI 6830 settings The NI 6830 Options dialog box contains the following tabs Terminal This tab sets the telephone numbers and SPIDs if applicable assigned to the subscriber ISDN Interface This tab selects the U or S T interface for testing and permits access to other advanced features General This tab sets the general parameters of the ISDN tester and the loopback features for incoming calls Stored Numbers This tab allows you to store numbers for use in the individual test functions Filters This tab lets you set the protocol filters used for protocol decoding About This tab gives you information about the NI 6810 tester and allows you to perform a self test Click the OK button to accept changes and return to the main screen Click the Cancel button to cancel changes and return to the main screen The various options are described in detail in the following sections 1 22 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Terminal e Networks without SPID Use the Terminal ta
19. A red LED indicates no power supply voltage or that the power supply is too high Uz Note The Power Supply box is hidden if you are testing the U interface Run Test Sequence NI 6830 User Manual Run Test Sequence allows you to quickly perform a predefined sequence of tests You can create sequences with the Sequence Editor See Chapter 2 Using the NI 6830 Sequence Editor for more information on the Sequence Editor 1 6 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester e Networks without SPID You see the dialog box shown in Figure 1 5 when you select the Run Test Sequence icon Select Test Sequence 5551000 5553000 Basic Test Sequence Figure 1 5 Select Test Sequence without SPID National Instruments Corporation 1 7 NI 6830 User Manual Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Networks with SPID You see the dialog box shown in Figure 1 6 when you select Run Test Sequence tw Select Test Sequence E Customer Numbers DNI 5551000 sepl SPIDI 10555100001 D 5553000 SPID SPID2 10555300001 Available Test Sequences Figure 1 6 Select Test Sequence with SPID The dialog box shows the numbers assigned to the customer You can change the customer numbers by typing over the displayed numbers The dialog box also lists the available sequences You can highlight a test sequence by moving up and down the list with the pointing de
20. Basic Rate ISDN Tester NI 6830 User Manual The Supplementary Services Test dialog box has the following features Phone number Type in the number to dial or use the down arrow button to select the telephone number to dial You can select recently dialed numbers numbers for this location or stored numbers You can add phone numbers to the list under Options Stored Numbers Supplementary services Click the name of the supplementary service to highlight a single service that you want to test Click to the left of the supplementary service name to mark a teleservice for group testing Click Mark All to mark all of the supplementary services numbers Click Clear All to unmark all the supplementary services selected Test highlighted service Click this button to run only the highlighted test The test button changes to correspond to the highlighted service Test Marked Click this button to test marked for group testing services This selection is gray if no tests are marked Test All Click this button to test the service selected Exit Click this button to return to the main screen The binary value of the octet Plain text explanation of the field Click the Previous button to show the previous packet in the Protocol Decode view Click the Next button to show the next packet in the Protocol Decode view Click the Close button to return to Protocol Decode 1 18 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 1 Using
21. Computer Based Instruments NI 6830 User Manual Wy NATIONAL December 1998 Edition gt INSTRUMENTS Part Number 322024A 01 Internet Support E mail support natinst com FTP Site ftp natinst com Web Address http www natinst com Bulletin Board Support BBS United States 512 794 5422 BBS United Kingdom 01635 551422 BBS France 01 48 65 15 59 Fax on Demand Support 512418 1111 Telephone Support USA Tel 512 795 8248 Fax 512 794 5678 International Offices Australia 03 9879 5166 Austria 0662 45 79 90 0 Belgium 02 757 00 20 Brazil 011 288 3336 Canada Ontario 905 785 0085 Canada Qu bec 514 694 8521 Denmark 45 76 26 00 Finland 09 725 725 11 France 01 48 14 24 24 Germany 089 741 31 30 Hong Kong 2645 3186 Israel 03 6120092 Italy 02 413091 Japan 03 5472 2970 Korea 02 596 7456 Mexico 5 520 2635 Netherlands 0348 433466 Norway 32 84 84 00 Singapore 2265886 Spain 91 640 0085 Sweden 08 730 49 70 Switzerland 056 200 51 51 Taiwan 02 377 1200 United Kingdom 01635 523545 National Instruments Corporate Headquarters 6504 Bridge Point Parkway Austin Texas 78730 5039 USA Tel 512 794 0100 Copyright 1998 National Instruments Corporation All rights reserved Important Information Warranty Copyright Trademarks The NI 6830 is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment as evidenced by receipts or other documentation National Instrumen
22. N services available in some areas These services must be enabled in both the central office switch and the customer equipment Supplementary services include calling line identification presentation CLIP calling line restriction CLIR direct dial in DDI multiple subscriber number MSN subaddressing SUB terminal adapter A device or circuit that lets non ISDN devices function on the S T interface terminal equipment 1 Any equipment on the S T bus that is designed to work directly with ISDN G 4 National Instruments Corporation teleservices TEI U U Interface Glossary Additional ISDN services available in some areas These services must be enabled in both the Central Office switch and the customer equipment Teleservices include Telephony Telefax and Telefax 4 Teletex Videotex Mixed mode teletex telefax OSI Telex terminal endpoint identifier A Layer 2 message that identifies the destination for ISDN data The single pair that runs from the central office or remote cabinet to the customer s Network Termination device National Instruments Corporation G 5 NI 6830 User Manual Index A About tab Options dialog box 1 30 to 1 31 adding new tests 2 4 to 2 5 audio test See Speech and 3 1 kHz Audio Test Bit Error Rate Test BERT 1 11 to 1 13 Bit Error Rate Test dialog box figure 1 12 end to end test 1 11 options while running test 1 13 self call test 1 11 setup
23. ave Save Packet saves the list for this view only Save Full Packet Decode saves the complete packet details Save Raw Packet Data saves the raw binary data e View Click this icon to view a detailed decode of the highlighted packet described in the next section e Delete Click this icon to clear the packet list e Configure Click this icon to configure the filters Refer to the Filters section for further information Click the Close button to return to the main screen Note You can leave the Decode Packet screen active while you run other test functions with the NI 6830 Figure 1 16 shows the Detailed Decode Packet view cw Detailed Decode for Packet 8 SETUP from Net ES erminal Endpoin No Address Extension Unnumbered U Frame Poll Final None Unnumbered Information UI 00001000 0 931 Message 01 00000001 CRN Length 1 33 Da Call Reference Flag Originating Party 0110011 Call Reference Number CRN 51 00000101 SETUP Al 10100001 Sending Complete 04 00000100 Bearer Capability 03 00000011 Length 3 owon none Q a au 80 00 CCITT Standardized Coding 0 931 i 00000 Speech i 12 90 D Circuit mode i 10000 64 kbit sec 2 13 Ad Di Layer 1 identifier H 00011 Recommendation G 711 A law 14 18 00011000 Channel Identification 00000001 Length 1 D Interface implicitly identified xl Previous Close Figure 1 1
24. b shown in Figure 1 17 to change the telephone numbers assigned to the customer Options Figure 1 17 Terminal Tab without SPID Enter the directory numbers assigned to the customer in the Customer Numbers fields National Instruments Corporation 1 23 NI 6830 User Manual Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester e Networks with SPID Use the Terminal tab shown in Figure 1 17 to change the telephone numbers assigned to the customer Options 0555100001 5553000 0555300001 Figure 1 18 Terminal Tab with SPID Enter the directory numbers assigned to the customer in the Customer Numbers fields NI 6830 User Manual 1 24 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester ISDN Interface Use the ISDN Interface tab shown in Figure 1 19 to change the line interface and other advanced settings Options S T Interface eo Li Figure 1 19 ISDN Interface Tab Use the down arrow button of the Line Interface list box to select either the S T or U interface If you select the S T interface you can then select one of the following items e Point to multipoint if you can connect more than one piece of terminal equipment TE to the line This is the most common configuration e Point to point if you can connect only one TE to the line You may need to specify terminal endpoint identifier if it is not zero Click the Advanced button shown in Figure 1
25. ck Incoming Calls box 1 28 Network types in Advanced ISDN Settings dialog box 1 26 NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Bit Error Rate Test 1 11 to 1 13 main screen illustration 1 1 items found on 1 2 selecting functions 1 2 Options dialog box 1 22 to 1 31 About tab 1 30 to 1 31 Filters tab 1 29 to 1 30 General tab 1 27 to 1 28 ISDN Interface tab 1 25 to 1 27 Stored Numbers tab 1 28 to 1 29 Terminal tab 1 23 to 1 24 Power Supply Checks 1 19 Protocol Decode dialog box 1 20 to 1 21 Run Test Sequence 1 6 to 1 10 running self test 1 31 Speech and 3 1 kHz Audio Test 1 14 to 1 16 starting 1 1 startup tests 1 2 to 1 4 status bar 1 4 to 1 6 Supplementary Services Verification dialog box 1 17 to 1 18 Teleservices Verification dialog box 1 16 to 1 17 NI 6830 User Manual l 2 NI 6830 Sequence Editor 2 1 to 2 7 adding new test 2 4 to 2 5 changing test parameters 2 5 Edit menu 2 3 editing sequence properties 2 6 File menu 2 2 Help menu 2 3 launching 2 1 main screen contents 2 1 illustration 2 2 modifying existing test sequence 2 5 to 2 6 organizing test sequences 2 7 toolbar icons 2 3 NI ISDN Test Sequencer dialog box 1 10 0 Options dialog box 1 22 to 1 31 About tab 1 30 to 1 31 Filters tab 1 29 to 1 30 General tab 1 27 to 1 28 ISDN Interface tab 1 25 to 1 27 Stored Numbers tab 1 28 to 1 29 Terminal tab 1 23 to 1 24 order of test sequence changing 2 6 organizing test sequences 2 7
26. d a toolbar for easy access to common operations and the sequence display area When you launch the Test Sequence Editor it starts with a blank test sequence If you are creating a new sequence you can start adding tests immediately To modify an existing sequence select Open from the File menu and chose the sequence you want to edit National Instruments Corporation 2 1 NI 6830 User Manual Chapter 2 Using the NI 6830 Sequence Editor u c Program Files National Instruments ISDN Tester Sequences Basic T PEG File Edit Help Dawe SS SS Power Supply Test Power Supply Test BERT PRN11 1 min Bit Error Rate Test Speech Test Speech and 3 1 kHz Audio Test Teleservices Test Teleservices Test CLIP Test Supplementary Services Test Figure 2 1 ISDN Test Sequence Editor File Menu The File menu contains operations that affect the test sequence as a whole and includes the following items e New Create a new sequence e Open Open an existing sequence e Save Save the sequence with an existing name e Save As Save the sequence with a new name e Properties Modify the properties of the sequence e Exit Exit the application NI 6830 User Manual 2 2 National Instruments Corporation Edit Menu Chapter 2 Using the NI 6830 Sequence Editor The Edit menu contains operations that affect individual tests and includes the following items Help Menu Add test before Add a new test in
27. e The time you select displays on the screen to the right of the bar Click the OK button to accept changes and return to the Options dialog box Click the Cancel button to cancel changes and return to the Options dialog box General Use the General tab shown in Figure 1 21 to change general settings and define which types of calls to loop back Options ISDN Interface UI Figure 1 21 General Tab Check each box in the General Settings box to activate or deactivate the following options e Prompt for customer numbers The NI 6830 prompts you for the subscriber numbers each time you run the application software e Remember last customer numbers The NI 6830 stores the dialed numbers in memory National Instruments Corporation 1 27 NI 6830 User Manual Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester e Perform power supply check when line activated The NI 6810 automatically checks the PS1 and PS2 power supplies when the S T interface is activated e Use full duplex audio for speech and 3 1 kHz calls The NI 6830 enables the use of simultaneous audio input and output Some computer sound cards do not support full duplex operation Uz Note Your PC must support full duplex audio to use this function Check each box in the Loopback Incoming Calls box to activate or deactivate the following options e Data 64 kbps The NI 6830 loops back data calls e Speech The NI 6830 loops back speech calls e 3
28. e EE 2 2 Ft M ntegiere iege idegcdhet Eddie deed dds elsateesayeccasset i E agi de AEE ee geg 2 3 Help Ment c iene icine elie ave EAA TAE T 2 3 Toolbar ICONS 055 sco eeieischecewtns cask coese douse Van doe Sedu ah ooteeateectusGastewun E A ER ENEA 2 3 Adding a New KEE 2 4 Changping Test Parameters areek en e a a easi 2 5 Modifying an Existing Test Sequence ssesesseessereeesreeseresresresrrrrsrerrsrenrrsrerrsreeerrrereses 2 5 Editing Sequence E 2 6 Organizing Test Seguenceg eee eeceeeeeceseeesecseeesecasesaecseceaecsecaeeseseeeeeeeeeeeesenseneeeaes 2 7 National Instruments Corporation V NI 6830 User Manual Contents Customer Communication Glossary Index Figures Figure 1 1 Main Screen 35 Abs iee teeta ie atk BA RR a a ge 1 1 Figure 1 2 Customer Numbers Dialog Box without SPD 1 3 Figure 1 3 Customer Numbers Dialog Box with SPIDS 0 eee eee eee eeese teens 1 4 Figure 1 4 Status ELE 1 4 Figure 1 5 Select Test Sequence without SPILL 1 7 Figure 1 6 Select Test Sequence with SPID oo eee ese cse esse ce ceseesecneenseeeeeees 1 8 Figure 1 7 NI ISDN Test Sequencer oo eee rin enii erir rer rint 1 9 Figure 1 8 NI ISDN Test Sequencer Dialog Box While Tests are in Progress 1 10 Figure 1 9 Bit Error Rate Test ceres eet eS REN 1 12 Figure 1 10 Speech and 3 1 kHz Audio Test 1 14 Figure 1 11 Speech and 3 1 kHz Audio Test Showing Keypad ee eee 1 15 Figure 1 12 Teleservices Testiccsccnscstesseevnsgisvsve
29. ell as the type of the operation Changing Test Parameters When you add a test it is configured with the default parameters For example the Bit Error Rate Test by default is configured to perform a self call one minute test using a PRN15 2047 bit pattern To change these settings double click the test name or select the test and click Configure on the toolbar A test specific configuration dialog box opens For instance the BERT Parameters dialog box is shown in Figure 2 3 The set of parameters you can change is similar to the BERT test dialog box in the ISDN Tester software on BERT Parameters x m Call Options C Call another tester Channel Auto select v Bearer Data 64 kbps 4 m Test Settings Pattern PRN11 2047 bits v Test time 1 min vis can Figure 2 3 BERT Parameters Modifying an Existing Test Sequence To remove a test simply highlight the test and click the Delete button on i the toolbar To rename a test select the test and then choose Rename from the Edit menu The name of the test turns into an edit field allowing you to change the name of the test National Instruments Corporation 2 5 NI 6830 User Manual Chapter 2 Using the NI 6830 Sequence Editor You can also modify the order of tests in the sequence To move the test closer to the start of the sequence select the test and click the Move up button on the toolbar Similarly you ca
30. er 1 1 NI 6830 Sequence Editor 2 1 startup tests 1 2 to 1 4 networks with SPID 1 3 to 1 4 networks without SPID 1 2 to 1 3 status bar 1 4 to 1 6 Channels box 1 6 illustration 1 4 Interface box 1 4 to 1 5 Power Supply box 1 6 Stored Numbers tab Options dialog box 1 28 to 1 29 Supplementary Services Verification dialog box 1 17 to 1 18 Sync LED in Interface box 1 5 T technical support A 1 to A 2 telephone and fax support numbers A 2 telephone numbers changing in Terminal tab networks with SPID 1 3 1 24 networks without SPID 1 4 1 23 Customer Numbers dialog box networks with SPID 1 4 networks without SPID 1 3 entering for startup tests 1 2 to 1 3 Stored Numbers tab 1 28 to 1 29 Teleservices Verification dialog box 1 16 to 1 17 Terminal tab Options dialog box 1 23 to 1 24 changing telephone numbers networks with SPID 1 3 1 24 networks without SPID 1 4 1 23 test parameters changing 2 5 Test Sequence Editor See NI 6830 Sequence Editor NI 6830 User Manual Index test sequences See also Run Test Sequence dialog box adding new test 2 4 to 2 5 changing test parameters 2 5 editing properties 2 6 modifying 2 5 to 2 6 organizing 2 7 toolbar icons NI 6830 Sequence Editor 2 3 Protocol Decode dialog box 1 20 to 1 21 NI 6830 User Manual National Instruments Corporation
31. es digital network ISDN offers a large number of voice and data services that have been integrated onto a single line ISDN is transmitted by digital signals over the public telephone network The protocol layer that is responsible for managing the flow of raw data on the ISDN line The protocol layer that is responsible for initiating ISDN calls Layer 2 adds addresses and controls to the data in the ISDN signal G 2 National Instruments Corporation Layer 3 network layer line code NT1 northern telecom custom P POTS protocols Glossary The protocol layer that is responsible for the setup of ISDN call Layer 3 adds messages to communicate between the subscriber and the central office switch For example setting up a call between two ISDN subscribers through a central office switch would involve the following exchange of messages The Caller sends a SETUP message to the Switch The Switch replies with a CALL PROC proceed message to the Caller The Switch sends a SETUP message to the Receiver The Receiver replies with an ALTERTING message to the Switch The Switch sends an ALERTING message to the Caller The Caller sends a CONNECT message to the Switch The Switch sends a CONNECT message to the Receiver The Receiver sends a CONNECT ACK acknowledge message to the Switch The Switch sends aCONNECT ACK acknowledge message to the Caller A means of encoding digital data 2B1Q uses four signal levels t
32. example you may want to run a Speech test twice once on each bearer channel When you add a new test you are prompted with the dialog box shown in Figure 2 2 In the Test name field enter a short name for this test For example if you are adding a Bit Error Rate Test that you plan to run for 1 minute you can call it 1 min BERT Next pick an operation you want to perform as part of the test from the Function control Currently the following operations are available e Line Status Test e Bit Error Rate Test e Speech and 3 1 kHz Audio e Teleservices e Supplementary Services e Power Supply Checks tu Add Test E Function Line Status Test se If test fails Ach user GI Figure 2 2 Add Test You can also configure the behavior of the sequence when the test fails The failing condition depends on the individual test You can choose from the following options e Ask user default The test sequencer notifies you that the test failed You can then select to either continue with the sequence or to abort sequence execution e Fal sequence and stop tThe test sequence aborts the sequence execution and considers the sequence failed e Continue The sequencer continues running the tests in sequence 2 4 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 2 Using the NI 6830 Sequence Editor When you click OK the test is added to the sequence and shown in the test sequence display area You see the test name as w
33. functions of the NI 6830 from a single main screen The NI 6830 main screen is shown in Figure 1 1 co National Instruments ISDN Basic Rate Tester _ B1 Inactive g PS1 Normal ES PS2 No supply Bond Bit Error Rate Test F3 men CH Speech and 3 1 kHz Audio F4 _ B2 Inactive VE Teleservices F5 amp Supplementary Services F6 axl Power Supply Checks F7 Sec Protocol Decode F10 Sl Exit NATIONAL sine NI 6830 Copyright 1998 ISDN Basic Rate Tester All Rights Reserved Figure 1 1 Main Screen National Instruments Corporation 1 1 NI 6830 User Manual Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester You can select any of the functions on the main screen using a pointing device such as a mouse mousepad or trackball by pressing the associated function key lt Fx gt or by pressing lt Alt gt and the letter underlined in the function All the main screen features are discussed in detail later in this chapter Uz Note You can run all the tests except the Power Supply Checks on either the U or S T interface Power Supply Checks are for the S T interface only You can select the U or S T interface under Options ISDN Interface Re a ug SREDE Startup Tests The following items are found on the main screen The status bar at the top of the screen shows the status of the U or S T interface B channel activity and the S T power supplies
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35. n move the test later in the sequence using the Move down button Editing Sequence Properties Each test sequence has a number of parameters that control the execution of the sequence You can configure these by selecting Properties from the File menu The Sequence Properties dialog box is shown in Figure 2 4 co Sequence Properties E Description Execution Control IV Always prompt to save results Cancel Figure 2 4 Sequence Properties From this dialog box you can set the following parameters e Description Type in a short description of the sequence e Disable STOP button during execution Select this option if you do not want the ability to stop during a sequence e Always prompt to save results Select this option if you want the NI 6830 to prompt you to save the results when the execution of this test sequence completes NI 6830 User Manual 2 6 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 2 Using the NI 6830 Sequence Editor Organizing Test Sequences When you click the Run Test Sequence button in the ISDN Tester application it looks for available sequences in the subdirectory called Sequences located in the directory where the ISDN Tester application is installed This path is typically C Program Files National Instruments ISDN Tester Sequences The Test Sequence Editor defaults to this directory when showing file dialog boxes during open and save operations National Instru
36. o encode data AMI uses three signal levels to encode data network termination 1 A device that converts the two wire U interface from the central office to the four wire S T interface of the customer terminal equipment An older U interface line found in North America with some DMS central office switches but not used with National Implementation ISDN plain old telephone service The basic analog telephone service found in the world Basic rules for sending digital data on an ISDN line similar to the rules of a language for putting letters together to form words and words together to form sentences National Instruments Corporation G 3 NI 6830 User Manual Glossary S S T Interface SAPI SPID supplementary services TA TE1 NI 6830 User Manual The four wires two pairs that run from the network termination to the customer s ISDN equipment Data on the S T interface is independent of the U interface line coding 2B1Q 4B3T etc service access point identifier A Layer 2 message that identifies the origin of ISDN data service provider ID An identification code that must be sent to setup the ISDN call The SPID usually consists of the telephone number plus additional digits to identify different ISDN services If the SPID is not sent correctly the call will initiate at Layer 2 but will not setup at Layer 3 SPIDs are used in North America but not in most of the rest of the world Additional ISD
37. oard sections of code programming examples and syntax examples This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives paths directories programs subprograms subroutines device names functions operations variables filenames and extensions and for statements and comments taken from programs NI 6830 refers to the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Paths in this manual are denoted using backslashes to separate drive names directories folders and files Contents Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Startup Tee ee iege reene ice e Sdt Ed gek e echte EISE 1 2 Status EE 1 4 e eg 1 4 Channels 35 3 non Reena EE EE a a Reais 1 6 Power SUPPLY cc cpcssesetetei aeeoa oee e aaeeea Ea e eeneg aes 1 6 Run Test egenen VEER EEN 1 6 Bit Error Rate Tes TEE 1 11 Speech and 3 1 KHZ Audio Test 1 14 TElESErVICES Verification eienenn e echoes ened eateSensuseneveteredessaeses 1 16 Supplementary Services Verification 00 0 cece esecseeseceecesececeseeeceeeeseeeeeeeeseneeseeeaes 1 17 Power Supply E 1 19 Protocol Detode eene eee i ee aes Inde E Sead he ee 1 20 Wl e 1 22 KOL 1 23 TSN SINE EE 1 25 General 2355 68 REES oe ah Ae AS 1 27 Stored Number Ssn ese e ged en S e dv cubeeDinedsenvurtecuseesteeddtees 1 28 Filters c ssc cet scaseteitn aie a tere eee ee 1 29 DOE gege thtvtcoentehieeeninesdieweoteesd EE EOE TO 1 30 Chapter 2 Using the NI 6830 Sequence Editor File Mem 2 00 sch 8 ede Sires ae eke ee a a S
38. rer Data 64 kbps GI Pattern PRN11 2047 bits v Test time IC eg Elapsed time Results Total errors BER Dt Errored seconds SER DL Severely errored seconds SESA 0 Unavailable seconds 0 Lost synchronization 0 Figure 1 9 Bit Error Rate Test The Bit Error Rate Test dialog box has the following setup options Phone number Type in the number to dial or use the down arrow button to select the telephone number to dial You can select recently dialed numbers numbers for this location or stored numbers You can add phone numbers to the list under Options Stored Numbers Channel Use the down arrow button to select the bearer channel B1 or B2 or to select Auto select allowing the NI 6830 to choose the channel Bearer Use the down arrow button to select the bearer service either 64 kbps data or speech Pattern Use the down arrow button to select the pseudorandom pattern PRN9 511 bits PRN11 2047 bits or PRN15 32767 bits you want to send Test time Use the down arrow button to select the duration of the Bit Error Rate Test at either 1 min 5 min 15 min or 1 hour You can also choose to run the test continuously or to enter a custom period of time Click the Call button when you are ready to start the Bit Error Rate Test While the test is running you see the elapsed time in the status bar and the 1 12 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate
39. ro ISDN alternate mark inversion An older U interface line code used in North America but not part of National Implementation ISDN Electrical signals that are a copy or analog of speech or data A POTS telephone set converts speech into analog signals A POTS modem translates data into analog signals An older AMI based U interface line used in North America with some AT amp T switches but not part of National Implementation ISDN National Instruments Corporation G 1 NI 6830 User Manual Glossary B channel BRI C central office D D channel digital signals ISDN L Layer 1 physical layer Layer 2 data layer NI 6830 User Manual One of two bearer channels available on a basic rate ISDN line for carrying voice or data Each B channel carries 64 kbps of data basic rate ISDN The basic ISDN service available to subscribers BRI is made up of two B channels and one D channel The location where telephone company switches are located A third channel on basic rate ISDN used mainly for signaling between the subscriber and the central office The D channel carries 16 kbps of data Electrical signals that use discrete voltage levels to represent the amplitude of an analog signal at any point in time The digital signals are transmitted on the telephone line then converted back to electrical signals at the far end Digital signals are not affected by noise as much as analog signals integrated servic
40. se services at United States 512 794 5422 Up to 14 400 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity United Kingdom 01635 551422 Up to 9 600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity France 01 48 65 15 59 Up to 9 600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity FTP Support To access our FTP site log on to our Internet host ftp natinst com aS anonymous and use your Internet address such as joesmith anywhere com as your password The support files and documents are located in the support directories National Instruments Corporation A 1 NI 6830 User Manual Fax on Demand Support Fax on Demand is a 24 hour information retrieval system containing a library of documents on a wide range of technical information You can access Fax on Demand from a touch tone telephone at 512 418 1111 E Mail Support Currently USA Only You can submit technical support questions to the applications engineering team through e mail at the Internet address listed below Remember to include your name address and phone number so we can contact you with solutions and suggestions support natinst com Telephone and Fax Support National Instruments has branch offices all over the world Use the list below to find the technical support number for your country If there is no National Instruments office in your country contact the source from which you purchased your software to obtain support Country Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Ontario
41. sic Rate ISDN Tester Check the Show packets from checkboxes if you want to display packets from the user the network central office or both You can disable the display of individual protocol messages To hide a particular message type clear the checkmark next to the message name You can choose from the following protocols es LAPD Q 921 es TEI Management e Q 931 Messages Click to the left of the message name to mark a message type Click the Mark All button to mark all the messages Click the Clear All button to unmark all the messages The About tab shown in Figure 1 25 displays the version of the NI 6810 software and allows you to perform a self test Figure 1 25 About Tab 1 30 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Click the Self Test button to run a diagnostic test on the NI 6810 PCMCIA card Uz Note This self test tests only the NI 6810 hardware and software not the ISDN line National Instruments Corporation 1 31 NI 6830 User Manual Using the NI 6830 Sequence Editor You use the Test Sequence Editor to modify or create new test sequences for the NI 6830 You can use it to add or remove tests modify test parameters and control sequence execution To launch the editor click Start Programs National Instruments ISDN Tester Test Sequence Editor Figure 2 1 shows the main screen of the Test Sequence Editor The main screen contains menus an
42. stem version Operating system mode Programming language Programming language version Other boards in system Base I O address of other boards DMA channels of other boards Interrupt level of other boards Documentation Comment Form National Instruments encourages you to comment on the documentation supplied with our products This information helps us provide quality products to meet your needs Title NI 6830 User Manual Edition Date December 1998 Part Number 322024A 01 Please comment on the completeness clarity and organization of the manual If you find errors in the manual please record the page numbers and describe the errors Thank you for your help Name Title Company Address E Mail Address Phone Fax Mail to Technical Publications Faxto Technical Publications National Instruments Corporation National Instruments Corporation 6504 Bridge Point Parkway 512 794 5678 Austin Texas 78730 5039 Glossary Prefix Meaning Value p pico 10 2 n nano 10 u micro 10 6 m milli 10 3 k kilo 103 M mega 106 G giga 10 t tera 10 Numbers Symbols 2B1Q The U interface line code used in NI1 National Implementation ISDN and Euro ISDN 4B3T An older U interface line code found in Europe but not used with AMI analog signals AT amp T custom Eu
43. the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Power Supply Checks This test checks to see if power supply 1 PS1 and power supply 2 PS2 on the S T interface are operating correctly Figure 1 14 shows the Power Supply Checks screen Uz Note This test cannot be run if the U interface is selected from the Options menu cw Power Supply Checks x S T Interface Power Supply D Power Source 1 Normal D Power Source 2 No supply Retest Figure 1 14 Power Supply Checks The following list shows possible power supply LED colors and their meaning e A green LED indicates a normal power supply e A yellow LED indicates a restricted power supply e A red LED indicates no power supply or that the power supply is too high Click the Retest button to repeat the power supply checks Click the Exit button to return to the main screen National Instruments Corporation 1 19 NI 6830 User Manual Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Protocol Decode The Protocol Decode dialog box gives you the ability to look at the layer 2 and layer 3 messages that are sent between the NI 6830 and the central office Figure 1 15 shows the Protocol Decode dialog box tu Protocol Decode Pie EZ Inbox e 0 014 User SAPI 00 TEl 64 CRN 44 SETUP al 0 018 Net SAPI 00 TEl 64 CRAN 44 CALL PROCeeding 0 423 Net SAPI 00 TEl 127 CRN 52 SETUP 0 009 User SAPI 00 TEl 64 CRN 52 CONNect 0 0
44. tomer Numbers Enter directory numbers assigned to this location For numbers that are not assigned leave the filed blank LE i Customer Number 2 Figure 1 2 Customer Numbers Dialog Box without SPID To change these numbers later use Options Terminal page If you do not want to be prompted to enter customer numbers you can disable this feature on the Options General page Networks with SPID Before you can conduct any tests you must enter the directory numbers and SPIDs provisioned for this line You are prompted with the dialog box shown in Figure 1 3 to input this information Enter directory numbers and SPIDs into the appropriate fields If the SPID format has been configured the software automatically generates the SPID based on the phone number entered You can also click the SPID button next to the Customer Number field to generate a SPID based on predefined format If the SPID is not National Instruments Corporation 1 3 NI 6830 User Manual Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Status Bar generated automatically you must enter it manually Once you finished entering the numbers and SPIDs click the OK button cw Customer Numbers Enter directory numbers assigned to this location For numbers that are not SPID 1 assigned leave the filed blank Customer Number 2 _se0 SPID 2 Figure 1 3 Customer Numbers Dialog Box with SPIDs To change the
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48. up You can mark several tests and run the tests all at once 1 16 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Click Mark All to mark all of the Teleservices Click Clear All to unmark all the Teleservices selected e Test highlighted service Click this button to run only the highlighted test The test button changes to correspond to the highlighted service e Test Marked Click this button to test all the teleservices marked for group testing This button is gray if no tests are marked e Test All Click this button to test all of the teleservices e Exit cClick this button to return to the main screen Supplementary Services Verification Supplementary Services verification is a test to confirm that the central office is programmed with the supplementary services the subscriber requested All these supplementary services may not be available in your region Check your local procedures before proceeding Figure 1 13 shows the Supplementary Services Test dialog box tw Supplementary Services Test EN Phone number 5553000 v Calling Line Identity Presentation Not tested Calling Line Identity Restriction Not tested DDI MSN Not tested Subaddressing Not tested Mark All Clear All Test CLIP Test All Exit Figure 1 13 Supplementary Services Test National Instruments Corporation 1 17 NI 6830 User Manual Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830
49. utorsuesuet suns ecee de E E R 1 16 Figure 1 13 Supplementary Services Test 1 17 Figure 1 14 Power Supply Checks sieer reesei pennae perpessar s 1 19 Figure 1 15 Protocol Decode AA 1 20 Figure 1 16 Detailed Decode Packet View 0 0 0 eceeceessescececeseceeceseeseensenseeseees 1 21 Figure 1 17 Terminal Tab without SPII 1 23 Figure 1 18 Terminal Tab with SP 1 24 Figure 1 19 ISDN Interface Tab 1 25 Figure 1 20 Advanced ISDN Settings oe ee eeeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeseesaeceeceseeeeeeeeeeees 1 26 Figure 1 21 General Tat eene ENEE ee EEN 1 27 Figure 1 22 Stored Numbers Tab 1 28 Figure 1 23 Properties isere eener enei eree A AS ROAT E r TR Erret 1 29 Figure 1 24 Filters TaBe n eaaa AE ee Eet ee ege 1 29 Figure 1 25 About kabel 1 30 Figure 2 1 ISDN Test Sequence Bdtor ee cess eeeceeeeeeceeeeeeaecneceseeeeees 2 2 Pisure 2 22 Add Test die eee e E E RI TROE TETERE 2 4 Figure 2 3 BERT Parameter 2 5 Figure 2 4 SEQUENCE un DEE 2 6 NI 6830 User Manual vi National Instruments Corporation Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Thank you for purchasing a National Instruments NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester The NI 6830 allows you to perform the most common tests for the installation and basic maintenance of integrated digital services network ISDN lines The NI 6830 makes ISDN testing simple To start the software double click the ISDN Tester icon on the desktop of your computer You can access all the
50. vice or with the up and down arrow keys Uz Note Your dialog box shows different sequences if they have been created using the Sequence Editor described in Chapter 2 Using the NI 6830 Sequence Editor Click Cancel to exit without selecting a test sequence NI 6830 User Manual 1 8 National Instruments Corporation Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester Highlight a sequence in the Available Test Sequences list box then click Select to run the sequence you selected The NI 6830 displays an ISDN Test Sequencer screen similar to the one shown in Figure 1 7 ISDN Test Sequencer Test sequence started at 10 28 23 on Thu 12 Nov 1998 Customer number 1 5551000 Customer number 2 5553000 ISDN line state test started Physical layer line activated INFO4 Layer 2 TEI assigned ISDN line state test finished Power Supply test started Power Source 1 Normal Ok Power Supply test finished Bit Error Rate test started Figure 1 7 NI ISDN Test Sequencer National Instruments Corporation 1 9 NI 6830 User Manual Chapter 1 Using the NI 6830 Basic Rate ISDN Tester The NI 6830 displays a list of the tests on the left side of the screen the user interface of each individual test as it is performed in the upper right side of the screen and a log of results in the lower right area of the screen Figure 1 8 shows the NI ISDN Test Sequencer dialog box while tests are ongoing cw ISDN Test Sequencer x
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