Unframed 2048kbit/s (G.

703) Testing

Application Note:

PA-20 PA-25 PF-30 PFA-30 PFA-35

Summary
This application note describes the procedure for performing a bit error rate (BER) test on unframed data carried over G.703 interfaces, using HDB3 or AMI line codes.

What is unframed data?

Unframed data is binary data in a continuous stream, with no internal frame structure. This type of data may be transported over a variety of interfaces, and by a variety of encoding methods. Timing information may be embedded in the data, such that a receiver is required to extract a clock before the value of data bits can be determined. Alternatively the clock may accompany the data on a separate line, making it available directly for use by the receiver. Instruments are available from the PA/PFA family to generate and receive unframed data, either Pseudo Random Binary Sequences (PRBSs) or fixed binary patterns, on G.703, V.24/V.28, X.24/V.11, V.35, V.36 and RS449 interfaces. This allows a pattern to be checked for bit errors and several different types of errors and alarms are recorded.

G.703 port [23] and the receive G.703 port [22] on the rear of the instrument. Systems of 120 impedance should be connected via the CF connectors. 75 systems should be connected via the BNC connectors. Connection should be via conventional coaxial cables for 75 systems, or screened twisted pairs for 120 systems.
2048kbit/s HDB3/AMI

LTE

NETWORK

Rx/Tx 75/120 Monitor point

Step 1 : Connect to the System under Test

Connect to the system under test via cables to the transmit

Rx/Tx 75/120

Step 2 : Setup the Instrument

Use the softkeys to make the following menu selections. *Setup Menu 1*. This menu allows the parameters of the physical interface and connection to be defined.

Histograms
To obtain softkey labels whilst viewing a Histogram, press <Keys>. Note that the softkeys still operate even when the labels are not displayed, but the <Reset> and <Stop> softkeys require two key presses; one to display the labels, the next to action the softkey function. This is to prevent accidental termination of the test. To change to a different resolution of Histogram use <Hours>, <Days>, <Mins> as appropriate.

Printing Results
To print the results so far, press <Print>. The results for the page displayed will be printed. Note that the printer setup of the instrument must match that of the printer to which it is connected. Set this up before the test using the *Printer Menu* accessed from *Main Menu* via the <Printer> softkey. Histograms may be printed in graphical form or as a text table, using the appropriate softkey.

*Setup Menu 2* is used to define the test pattern.

Resetting the Test

To reset the results recorded so far to zero, press <Reset>. If the Alarm LEDs have been set to Latching operation, any illuminated LEDs will be switched off. *Setup Menu 3* allows a number of run time settings to be configured.

Step 5 : Stopping the Test

To stop the test press the <Stop> softkey or the [MAIN MENU] key.

Step 3 : Running the Test

To run the test, press the <Run> softkey on *Setup Menu 3*. If the test setup is correct, and the system under test is functioning correctly, the instrument will display the *Running* message in the top right hand corner of the screen. A large OK is also displayed indicating there are no errors. If any error or alarm conditions are encountered, the *Running* message is replaced with the appropriate alarm message, the OK will disappear and the corresponding alarm LED will be illuminated. For further information contact: Local Sales Office

Step 4 : Reviewing the Test Results

Running Results Screens Results can be reviewed whilst a test is in progress (running results) or at the end of a test (stored results).
The running results screens include BER results, Alarms results, G.821 results, and Histograms of errors and alarms. Step between the text results screens using softkey <S2> which is labelled BER, G.821, Alarm etc. View histograms using the <Hist> softkey. This will display one of several histograms. Step between these using the cursor [] and [] keys. Wandel & Goltermann GmbH & Co. Electronic Measurement Technology International Marketing Postfach 12 62 D-72795 Eningen u.A. Germany Tel. +49-7121-86 16 16 Fax +49-7121-86 13 33 Telex 7 29 833 wug d e-mail: info@wago.de World-Wide Web: http://www.wg.com

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