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K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual iii General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and preventdamage to this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potentialhazards, use this product only as specified. Only qualified service personnel should perform service p...

General Safety Summary iv K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Use Proper AC Adapter. Use only the AC adapter specified for this product. Do Not Operate Without Covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed. Do Not Look into the End of a Fibreglass Cable. Never look into the end of a fi...

General Safety Summary K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual v Safety Terms and Symbols Terms in this Manual. These terms may appear in this manual: WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life. CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or pr...

K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual vii Service Safety Summary Only qualified service personnel should perform service procedures. Readthis Service Safety Summary and the General Safety Summary beforeperforming any service procedures. Do Not Service Alone. Do not perform internal service or adjustments of...

Service Safety Summary viii K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual

K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 1 Preface The Protocol Tester K1297 and K1297 Compact analyzes wide areacommunication networks with SS#7 (CCS#7), ISDN D channel, V5.x,GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 1900, CDMA, NMT 900, GPRS and internetprotocols. You can simultaneously monitor up to 16 PCM interfaces and 32 s...

Preface K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 3 Fields of Application The K1297 / K1297 Compact has been designed for various purposes: H to detect interferences in individual network segments H to support the integration of different network elements H to develop integration tests and to test new software ...

Preface 4 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Prerequisites You should have the following qualifications to work with the ProtocolTester: H Knowledge of PC and Windows-XPe H Experience with communications test applications H Familiarity with the safety requirements for electrical equipment formeasurement,...

Preface K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 5 Assistance To help you use the Protocol Tester, the following documentation isprovided: H The User Manual assists you when starting the Protocol Tester. TheUser Manual is also available as a PDF online manual. H The online help system is the detailed reference...

Preface 6 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual About the User Manual The User Manual gives you an overview on how to work with the ProtocolTester: H The most important part of the introductory chapter is the safetyinstructions. H Getting Started tells you how to make the device ready for start-up, forexamp...

Preface K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 7 Training Information Contact your local sales office or our service support staff for informationon training for the communications test technology with the K1297 /K1297 Compact. Third-Party Products To offer you complete solutions, it is sometimes necessary t...

Preface 8 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Contacting Tektronix Address Tektronix Berlin GmbH & Co. KGWernerwerkdamm 513629 BerlinGERMANY Web site www.tektronix.com Technical support For hotline service support, call: +4930-386-22200 (8:00 a.m. – 00:30 p.m. GMT + 01:00 and 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. GMT...

K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 9 Getting Started This chapter tells you how to prepare the Protocol Tester for start-up, thismeans how to set up the device, how to exchange the measuring modules,how to connect the data line, and how to switch on the device. Information on switching off the device and...

Getting Started 10 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Device Description Each K1297 and K1297 Compact Protocol Tester consists of a basicdevice and the individual measuring modules (interface boards) which arefor fitting the basic device according to your individual applicationpurposes. The basic device ...

Getting Started 12 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 3. Take the cable out of the cable box and fold the cable box underneath the keyboard. The keyboard is now positioned in a working angle infront of you. 4. Pull on the lower monitor frame to position the monitor in a working angle. The mains cable mus...

Getting Started K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 13 K1297 Compact: Setting-up the Device Proceed as follows when setting up the device: 1. Press in both of the lateral handle hinges (handle variant: push up hinges), fold down the handle and set the device in the desiredposition. 2. Pull the dark grey h...

Getting Started 16 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 4. Push the front cover upwards and fold the cover towards you. The following interfaces are located behind the front cover and beneaththe display: H Keyboard connection (KEYBOARD): If the keyboard interface on thePC module’s cover (KBD) is used with ...

Getting Started 18 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Connecting an External Monitor The PC card of the K1297 provides a Video Graphics Array (VGA) portfor connecting an external monitor. Using a PC-4 or PC-5 board, you canoperate an external monitor in the following use cases: H Displaying the same info...

Getting Started 22 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual H Before writing a CD, carefully study the Nero online manual. Werecommend to close all K1297-G20 Monitor applications beforewriting. The running applications or the writing process might bedisturbed or interrupted when running simultaneously. Use onl...

Getting Started K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 23 Switching Off and Transporting the Device Before you switch off the Protocol Tester, shut down the operating system,and then switch off the Protocol Tester using the I/O switch. K1297. When folding the keyboard up, keyboard and cable box must be conne...

Getting Started K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 25 3. Use the transport case in which the device has been delivered to transport the Protocol Tester over longer distances. Put the device intothe transport case as shown below: Before closing the transport case make sure that the handle is pointedtoward...

Getting Started 26 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Exchanging Measuring Modules E1/DS1, ISDN BAI S 0 , and U 2B1Q , as well as V./X. and Ethernet interface boards are available as measuring modules. ATM modules will beavailable in the future. You can easily install and remove the measuring modules fro...

Getting Started K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 27 Which Board into which Slot? The measuring boards and the slots are marked with different colors. Soexchanging the measuring modules is made easy for you. The colors of theboards have the following meaning: H GREEN stands for all measuring boards for ...

Getting Started 28 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual The following color assignment matrix gives you an overview of whichmeasuring board you can put into which slot: Table 1: Which board into which slot? Slot Board GREEN TRANSPARENT GREEN yes no* YELLOW yes yes TRANSPARENT no** yes * Restrictions could ...

Getting Started K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 29 The following figures give you an example which measuring board youcan put into which slot: K1297. Possible Board Combination 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 P C Board PC Board BAI S 0 Board E1/DS1 Board AP-4 Board E1/DS1 Board E1/DS1 Board E1/DS1 Board BAI S 0 Boa...

Getting Started 30 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Setting the VME Bus Address You must adhere to the correct setting of the VME bus address using thehex switch when installing measuring modules. To avoid conflicts duringinitialization, the addresses must be clear. The same hex switch scalenumber must...

Getting Started 32 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual K1297. Make sure that the hex switches are set as follows: Table 2: Setting the VME bus address Board Slot Hex switch number PC board 1 9 AP-4 board 2 0 Interface board 1 8 1 Interface board 2 7 2 Interface board 3 6 3 Interface board 4 5 4 Interface ...

Getting Started K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 33 Installing Modules CAUTION. Make sure the VME bus address on the new module is set correctly (see page 30). If you install modules, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the device off and unplug the mains plug. 2. Remove the cover if necessary and put the mo...

Getting Started 34 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Removing Modules If you remove modules, proceed as follows: 1. Switch the device off and unplug the mains plug. 2. Unscrew the two cross-head screws of the module’s front cover. The screws must be completely loosened. 3. Use your thumbs to simultaneou...

Getting Started K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 35 Connecting to the Data Line The Protocol Tester can be connected to the data line in the on or off stateusing the cables available as accessories. 1. Plug the right plug on the one end of the cable into a socket of the measuring module. In the K1297 t...

Getting Started 36 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Switching on the Device Make sure that the keyboard cable is connected to the keyboard interface,the mains cable is supplied to the non-heating appliance socket and themains plug is plugged into a socket with protective ground. 1. Switch the device on...

Getting Started 40 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Measurement Scenarios. In the Measurement Scenarios tab of the Data Flow Window , configure your measurement task by defining data sources and parameters for the measurement. The Measurement Scenarios tab keeps you informed about the currently active ...

Getting Started 42 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Software Installation Important Hints The Protocol Tester is ready for use upon delivery. Windows XPe and theK1297-G20 Monitor application have already been installed. Base software, application programs, updates, and upgrades are suppliedon CD-ROM, w...

Getting Started 44 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Pre-Installation Checks 1. Ensure that the system date and time have been set to the actual date and time. Failure to do so may result in a situation where the softwarecannot be started. 2. Ensure that your boards meet the following memory requirement...

Getting Started 46 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Installation of Additional Software Packages If you have purchased additional software packages you need to installthem on top of your existing software installation. Therefore, do notremove the existing software or change its installation path (by de...

Getting Started K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 47 To install additional software packages, proceed as follows: 1. Close all applications. 2. Connect the optional external CD drive directly to your Protocol Tester or create an access to a network CD drive. If you install the software from a CD network...

Getting Started 48 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 5. In the product selection dialog box, installed software packages are indicated by their version numbers in the column State . DO NOT deselect any installed products. Check that all additional software packages that shall be installed areselected. T...

Getting Started K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 49 Installation of a New Software Version Software products from different product CDs are NOT designed to bemixed. The Setup program has a security mechanism that will ensure thatsuch version mixes cannot be installed. If you install a new software vers...

Getting Started 50 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Back Up the Software. If you want to back up your existing K1297-G20 Monitor installation, proceed as follows: 1. Close all applications. 2. Use the Windows Task Manager to end the process dio.exe . 3. Rename the original K1297 directory C:\K1297 (for...

Getting Started K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 53 Removing the Software To remove K1297-G20 Monitor software, proceed as follows: 1. Close all applications. 2. Start the Tektronix K1297 remove program by selecting: Start / Settings / Control Panel / Add or RemovePrograms: Tektronix K1297-Mon Protocol...

Getting Started 54 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Operating System The user interface application of the K1297-G20 Monitor runs underMicrosoft Windows XPe. CAUTION. The K1297 Protocol Tester is delivered with a specially configured version of Windows XP Embedded (XPe). The Windows XPe installation is...

Getting Started K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 55 Preconfigured Accounts, Automatic Logon Upon delivery, the device is configured with the following user accounts: Table 4: Account Data User name Password State Administrator-K12 xinortket12k on (default) Administrator xinortkeT21K on (built-in) Guest...

Getting Started K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 57 Security Requirements Security Requirements for Stand Alone Systems. The pre-configuration of the device has been chosen for a stand-alone system without enhanced securityrequirements for ease of operation. Particular security measures are notnecessar...

Getting Started 58 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Ethernet Connection If you want to operate the protocol tester in a local Ethernet network, youcan use the built-in network adapter of the protocol tester. To establish anEthernet connection, connect your Ethernet cable to the 10BaseT /100BaseTX conne...

Getting Started 60 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Remote Operation Remote Desktop The protocol tester can be remotely operated with the help of RemoteDesktop. Using Remote Desktop you can connect each Windows computerto a K1297. This allows you to remotely control your K1297 without beingin field or ...

Getting Started K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 61 Remote Assistance Use Remote Assistance if you need remote support on your K1297. Usingthis feature you can invite somebody to connect to your K1297. DuringRemote Assistance both of you can operate the K1297. To activate Remote Assistance, proceed as ...

Getting Started 62 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Connecting Peripherals External devices can be connected to your K1297 in several ways. Somedevices, such as keyboard, mouse, or USB devices, are connected to thefront panels of the installed boards of your K1297. Other devices, likeprinters and exter...

K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 63 Examples The following chapter guides you step by step through the differentaspects of working with the Protocol Tester. These are common applica-tions relevant to many users. NOTE. The following chapter should help you get started by explaining the basic principles ...

Examples 64 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Online Monitoring in a Network You can use the Protocol Tester and E1/DS1 interface boards (PRIMO) totest the signalling in the following type of situations: H In mobile networks at A bis interfaces between base station controller (BSC) and base transceiver ...

Examples K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 65 3. The following dialog appears for loading the configuration: 4. Click Autoconfiguration . The autoconfiguration feature automatically detects the signallingchannels and the framing of the connected data lines. After the autoconfiguration has been carried o...

Examples K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 67 Starting Measurements The autoconfiguration feature automatically defines an online datasource ( Scenario ) and generates an online measurement scenario as a pipeline which contains several branches for individual measurementtasks. An online data source is a...

Examples 68 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual The right side of the window Measurement Scenarios contains the online measurement scenario as a pipeline with the two branches Monitor and Recording File . 5. To start online monitoring, click the ON/OFF switch of the Monitor pipeline branch to ON . The pip...

Examples K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 69 Online Monitoring The monitor main window consists of three views (see each title bar). TheShort View is shown in the upper part the window, the Frame View in themiddle and the Packet View in the lower part. These three views displaythe data flow at differen...

Examples 72 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Recording and Reviewing Monitoring Data The signalling data of the active data flow can be recorded in a specialrecording file for subsequent evaluation and/or offline analysis. Thisrecording feature can be used in conjunction with or as an alternative toonl...

Examples 74 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Press Browse , if you want to locate an existing file. You do not need to enter the file extension “.rf5” for the recording fileswhen entering the file name. The program appends it automatically. The remaining settings are optional. 2. Confirm your entries w...

Examples 76 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Reviewing Recorded Data Proceed as follows to view the signalling data stored in a recording filewith the record viewer. 1. Start the record viewer by clicking the Rec View icon in the pipeline selection toolbar and and drag it in the green measurementscenar...

Examples 78 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 4. If you want to filter the signalling data according to certain criteria, such as error events, proceed as follows: First click the pipelineprocessing element Filter , then within the Filter Setup window click Error Event . The following figure shows the F...

Examples K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 79 Calltrace The Calltrace application can detect and trace one or several calls on thebasis of complete or partial phone numbers. Calltrace analyzes protocol-specific data and produces a text output for any found hit. The Calltracecan be run in the following t...

Examples 80 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Preliminary Steps The Protocol Tester has been properly connected to the data line andturned on. The modules booted without error and the application hasbeen started. Once the autoconfiguration has terminated successfully, the Data Flow Window appears (refer...

Examples K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 81 Preparing and Starting a Calltrace 1. Click the processing element Application in the pipeline, which you will find either in the monitor branch or in the recording branch.The following dialog box appears: 2. Select CallTr/Seq from the list of available appl...

Examples 82 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 3. Select the protocol from the protocol list on the basis of which the calltrace is to be performed. 4. Confirm your selection with Load . The CallTr/Seq_1: ISUP ITU-T White book window then appears (example). Depending on the Calltrace selected this window...

Examples K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 85 Viewing the Results Click the Short View in the monitor window. Use the arrow keys ( ↓ and ↑ ) to scroll through the recorded data flow in the individual views. Detailed information is displayed in plain text in the Frame View onthe right. Calltrace outputs ...

Examples K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 87 Ending Calltrace You end the Calltrace application by clicking the processing element Application in the pipeline in the monitor window. The window CallTr/Seq-1: ISUP ITU-T White book appears. Click Close .

K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual A-1 Appendix A: Interfaces K1297 and K1297 Compact. The location of the interfaces is shown in the following figure. K1297 K1297 Compact Location of interfaces K1297. Interfaces are on the rear of the device, on the PC module front panel and on the front panels of the m...

Appendix A: Interfaces A-2 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual System Unit The system unit contains the system processor PC as its main component.The processor coordinates control and sequence of the user processes.Further components are: keyboard, monitor, and floppy disk drive. Aswitched mode mains powe...

Appendix A: Interfaces K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual A-3 PC-4 Board / PC-5, 512 Board / PC-6 Board The Intel-based PC boards are VME bus boards with a Celeron or PentiumIII system processor. Depending on the display, the K1297 is equipped with either a PC-4 (forNEC displays) or a PC-5 / PC-6 board (...

Appendix A: Interfaces K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual A-5 Keyboard Interface (KEYBOARD) K1297. The K1297 KEYBOARD interface is accessible from the bottom of the device. It is covered by a metal sheet which you have to remove first. K1297 Compact. The K1297 Compact KEYBOARD interface is behind the bot...

Appendix A: Interfaces K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual A-7 Serial Interface (COM1) K1297. The serial interface COM1 is on the rear of the device on the PC module front panel. K1297 Compact. The serial interface COM1 is on top of the device on the PC module front panel. 1 9 Table A–4: Pin assignment fo...

Appendix A: Interfaces A-8 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Parallel Interface (LPT1) K1297. The parallel interface is on the rear of the device on the PC module front panel. K1297 Compact. The parallel interface is on top of the device on the PC module front panel. 25 1 13 Table A–5: Pin assignment fo...

Appendix A: Interfaces K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual A-9 Table A–5: Pin assignment for interface LPT1 (Cont.) Pin Assignment Pin Assignment 12 Paper end 25 Ground 13 Select

Appendix A: Interfaces A-10 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Ethernet BNC Interface (10Base-2) K1297. The ethernet BNC socket is on the rear of the device on the PC module front panel. K1297 Compact. The ethernet BNC socket is on top of the device on the PC module front panel. 1 Table A–6: Pin assignme...

Appendix A: Interfaces K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual A-11 Ethernet Twisted Pair Interface (10Base-T) K1297. The ethernet twisted pair interface is on the rear of the device on the PC module front panel. K1297 Compact. The ethernet twisted pair interface is on top of the device on the PC module front...

Appendix A: Interfaces A-12 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual External Monitor’s Interface (VGA) K1297. The interface for an external VGA monitor is on the rear of the device on the PC module front panel. K1297 Compact. The interface for an external VGA monitor is on top of the device on the PC module f...

Appendix A: Interfaces K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual A-13 Serial Interface (COM2) K1297. The serial interface (COM2) is on the rear of the device next to the PC module front panel. K1297 Compact. The serial interface (COM2) is behind the front cover beneath the display. 1 9 Table A–9: Pin assignment...

Appendix A: Interfaces A-14 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual USB (Universal Serial Bus) K1297. The USB interface is on the rear of the device on the PC module front panel. K1297 Compact. The USB interface is on top of the device on the PC module front panel. 1 4 Table A–10: Pin assignment for the USB i...

Appendix A: Interfaces A-16 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual The synchronizing sockets can be used for data or timestamp synchroniza-tion of several Protocol Tester and for clock synchronization of interfaceboards. 1 Table A–11: Pin assignment for interface CLK I/O Pin Assignment Pin Assignment 1 Rx 2 ...

Appendix A: Interfaces A-18 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Table A–12: Pin assignment for interface SCSI I/O Pin Assignment Pin Assignment 1 Ground 26 D0 2 Ground 27 D1 3 Ground 28 D2 4 Ground 29 D3 5 Ground 30 D4 6 Ground 31 D5 7 Ground 32 D6 8 Ground 33 D7 9 Ground 34 DP 10 Ground 35 Ground 11 Grou...

Appendix A: Interfaces K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual A-19 Connecting Wide SCSI-3 Devices (68 Pins) It is possible to connect a wide SCSI-3 device (68 pins) to the K1297Protocol Tester using the delivered SCSI adapter. The SCSI interface of your Protocol Tester is wired like a SCSI-1interface. To con...

Appendix A: Interfaces A-20 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual PC Card Slots K1297. Two PC card slots (for type I or II or PCMCIA cards) are on the rear of the device on the PC module front panel. K1297 Compact. The PC card slots are on top of the K1297 Compact. You can connect modem or ISDN PC cards to ...

Appendix A: Interfaces A-22 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Figure A–1: AP-4, AP-4/256 Board

Appendix A: Interfaces K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual A-27 BAI Board The BAI board (Basic Access Interface) is required for measurements onISDN lines and connections. The BAI board can be fitted with up to twointerface modules depending on the purpose of application. The interfacemodules establish th...

Appendix A: Interfaces A-28 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual U 2B1Q S 0 Supply module 8 1 4 1 Figure A–2: BAI board with S 0 and U 2B1Q Interface

Appendix A: Interfaces K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual A-29 S 0 Interface Module The S 0 interface module provides three RJ45 connectors for line connection, which are designated as follows: H “TE A” or “TE M” (old: “to NT”) H “MON A B” or “MON M N” (old: “S-BUS MON”) H “TE/NT B” or “TE/NT N” (old: “t...

Appendix A: Interfaces A-30 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Line status. Two LEDs, “L1” (Layer 1 activated) and “PF” (Power Feeding), are assigned to each line connector. The LEDs indicate the linestatus, as shown in the following table. Table A–16: Line status S 0 interface module L1 PF Meaning on on...

Appendix A: Interfaces K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual A-31 Pin Assignment. The connectors of the S 0 interface module have the following pin assignment: Table A–17: Pin assignment for connectors TE A and TE M Pin Assignment Pin Assignment 1 Not connected 5 Rx– 2 Not connected 6 Tx– 3 Tx+ 7 Not connec...

Appendix A: Interfaces A-32 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual U 2B1Q Interface Module The U 2B1Q interface module provides two connectors for line connection, which are designated as follows: H “LT A” or “LT M” (old: “to LT”) H “NT/LT B” or “NT/LT N” (old: “to NT(LT)”) Modes of Operation. To monitor lin...

Appendix A: Interfaces K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual A-33 Line status. Two LEDs, “L1” (Layer 1 activated) and “PF” (Power Feeding), are assigned to each line connector. The LEDs indicate the linestatus, as shown in the following table. Table A–20: Line status U 2B1Q interface module L1 PF Meaning on...

Appendix A: Interfaces A-34 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Pin Assignment. The connectors of the U 2B1Q interface module have the following pin assignment: Table A–21: Pin assignment for connectors LT A and LT M Pin Assignment Pin Assignment 1 TIP* 2 RING* Table A–22: Pin assignment for connectors NT...

Appendix A: Interfaces K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual A-35 Auxiliary Connections The modules also provide the following auxiliary connections: H Headphones: A 3.5-mm stereo jack is used as headphone connector.Software has not been not implemented yet but is coming soon: a B channel can be monitored b...

Appendix A: Interfaces A-36 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual B Channel Access Adapter. B channel data is extracted using an optional accessories adapter cable, which features two connectors: a 10-pin miniplug for the interface module (“64k EXT”) on one end and a female 15-pinD-Sub plug on the other end...

Appendix A: Interfaces K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual A-37 The signals are TTL level with an impedance of 75 W . Frame sync R x C R x D T x D T x C BIT 0 BIT 1 BIT 2 BIT 3 BIT 4 BIT 5 BIT 6 BIT 7 BIT 0 BIT 1 BIT 2 BIT 3 BIT 4 BIT 5 BIT 6 BIT 7 Figure A–4: Time diagrams

Appendix A: Interfaces K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual A-41 Adapter Cables and Adapter Cable Interfaces V.35 Monitor Adapter Cable. V.35 Monitor Adapter Cable Interface. A B C Z AA NN Table A–25: V.35 Monitor Pin Assignment Pin Assignment A 101 Cable shield (con-nected with the connectorhousing) V 115...

Appendix A: Interfaces A-44 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Table A–26: X.21 Monitor (Cont.) Pin Assignment Pin Assignment 6 S tx clk A (IN)–––13 14 Not connected 7 Not connected 15 Not connected 8 G-Signal ground –––n Reference to a symmetrical pair

Appendix A: Interfaces K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual A-47 E1/DS1 Monitoring Board Each E1/DS1 monitoring board (PRIMO: primary rate monitoring) hasfour independent PCM monitor interfaces and can receive eight signallinglinks with HDLC data. The Protocol Tester can be extended to simulta-neously moni...

Appendix A: Interfaces A-50 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 9-pin D-Sub connectors are available as interfaces. Table A–28: Pin assignment D-Sub connectors Pin Assignment Pin Assignment 1 RX– MON A, C, E, G 6 RX+ MON A, C, E, G 2 Not connected 7 Not connected 3 Not connected 8 Not connected 4 Not conn...

Appendix A: Interfaces K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual A-51 Ethernet Board The set of Ethernet boards is equipped with two Ethernet single-wide PCImezzanine modules for special applications such as GPRS and IP. The Ethernet modules comply with the IEEE 802.3 for 10 BaseT and 100 BaseTx. Both full dupl...

Appendix A: Interfaces A-52 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 8 1 Ethernet module 2 Ethernet module 1 Figure A–7: ETH board with two Ethernet PCI mezzanine modules

Appendix A: Interfaces A-56 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Defining CPU Numbers The following section describes how to define CPU numbers (VME busaddresses) if you work with a second Ethernet board consisting of aPower-PC board plus hooked up mezzanines. Only an experienced servicetechnician should p...

Appendix A: Interfaces K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual A-57 2. To check the used CPU numbers, open the K1297-G20 Monitor Status Window via the appropriate button in the toolbar. Write down the CPU numbers displayed in square brackets in order toidentify which numbers are free for addressing. Not all d...

Appendix B: Keyboard B-2 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Alphanumeric Keypad The largest keypad is the alphanumeric keypad with keys for letters,numbers and special characters. The character arrangement mainlycorresponds to a normal typewriter keyboard. In addition there are somekeys that have certain...

Appendix B: Keyboard K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual B-3 The special keys in the alphanumeric keypad have the following functions: Table B–1: Special keys Key Function |<– –>| The tabulators move the cursor to the left or rightaccording to the tabulator positions. CAPSLOCK If the caps lock key i...

Appendix B: Keyboard B-4 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Table B–1: Special keys (Cont.) Key Function PAUSE This key holds up the program session in most of theapplications. NUM K1297 benchtop device: The numeric keypad switchesfrom cursor control to numeric keys via this key; an LEDlights up. Pressin...

Appendix B: Keyboard K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual B-5 Cursor Keys The following cursor keys are available: Table B–3: Cursor keys Key Function HOME This key moves the cursor to the beginning. PAGE This key scrolls backwards and forwards. END This key moves the cursor to the end. <Arrow keys> ...

Appendix B: Keyboard B-6 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Language Support The device is pre-configured with two selectable keyboard layouts: H EN English (United States), Layout: US H DE German (Standard), Layout: German, IBM In the corner opposite of the Start button of the taskbar you either see EN ...

Appendix B: Keyboard K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual B-7 Trackball The trackball is used to control the cursor and the menu. The cursor can bemoved to any position on the screen by moving the trackball. Characters or words are highlighted by pressing the left trackball key. Theassignment of the right ...

Appendix B: Keyboard B-10 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Deactivating an External Mouse If you connected an external mouse and you want to use the trackballagain, proceed as follows: 1. Shut down and switch off the device. 2. Disconnect the mouse from the serial port. 3. PC-3 board only: Switch the d...

K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual C-1 Appendix C: Specifications The K1297/K1297 CompactProtocol Tester is a portable protocol analyzerwith integrated TFT color display and keyboard. The K1297 Protocol Tester consists of an AT compatible PC system and aVME bus system in a single housing. Various measure...

Appendix C: Specifications C-2 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Table C–3: K1297. Overall dimensions and weight Width 400 mm Height 321 mm Depth 275 mm Weight Approximately 14 to 18 kg (depending on configurationlevel) Table C–4: K1297 Compact. Overall dimensions and weight Width 288 mm (without handle...

Appendix C: Specifications C-4 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Table C–6: Interface boards VME-bus backplane Layers with automatic daisy chain and 5 VME slots:slot 1, system computer; slots 3, 4, 5, interface modules Interface modules (except Ethernet) CPU 68EC040 (25 MHz) with up to 32 MByte RAM With...

Appendix C: Specifications K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual C-5 Table C–6: Interface boards (Cont.) Ethernet The Ethernet modules comply with the IEEE 802.3 for10BaseT and 100BaseTx: 64 MB RAM 2 x emulation / simulation2 x monitoring (duplex) or4 x monitoring (half-duplex)

Appendix C: Specifications C-6 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Table C–7: Certifications and compliances Category Standards or description EC Declaration ofConformity – EMC* Meets intent of Directive 89/336/EEC for ElectromagneticCompatibility. Compliance was demonstrated to the followingspecification...

Appendix C: Specifications C-8 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual CAUTION. To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cords for the K1297 Protocol Tester. Use only thetelecommunication line cords designed and specified for the K1297. EMC Compliance was achieved unde...

K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual E-1 Appendix D: Windows XPe Troubleshooting Preventive Measures This Appendix describes how you can protect yourself against unexpectedsystem failures and how you can deal with them. The best preventive measure you can take is having a current backup. Werecommend to bac...

Appendix D: Windows XPe Troubleshooting E-2 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual System Restore System Restore is a component of Windows XPe that you can use torestore your operating system to a previous state, if a problem occurs,without losing your personal user data. NOTE . System Restore is installed a...

Appendix D: Windows XPe Troubleshooting K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual E-3 Creating Restore Points. Follow these steps to create restore points: 1. Exit all applications. 2. Select Start / All Programs / Accessories / System Tools / System Restore. The System Restore Wizard opens. Follow the instruct...

Appendix D: Windows XPe Troubleshooting K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual E-5 Backup Tool Windows XPe includes Backup, a tool that backups and restores yourK1297-G20 user data. We recommend to backup your K1297-G20 user data each time you makesignificant changes to your K1297-G20 software. Backup the K1...

Appendix D: Windows XPe Troubleshooting E-6 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Restore the K1297-G20 User Data. To restore your K1297-G20 user data, proceed as follows: 1. Exit all applications. 2. Select Start / All Programs / Accessories / System Tools / Backup. The Backup or Restore Wizard opens. 3. C...

Appendix D: Windows XPe Troubleshooting K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual E-7 Repair Measures The following pages describe how to repair or reinstall a damagedWindows XPe installation on the K1297. NOTE . For general troubleshooting tips read the Windows online help. To open the online help, click Start...

Appendix D: Windows XPe Troubleshooting E-8 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Recovery Disk New devices always contain a K12 Recovery CD. Using this CD you can reproduce the user accounts and the driverconfiguration that existed when the device was produced. The reproduc-tion of the user accounts is nec...

Appendix D: Windows XPe Troubleshooting K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual E-9 Repair the K1297 by Recovery Disk. To repair the K1297 by the recovery disk, proceed as follows: CAUTION. Make sure that the protocol tester and the external CD-RW drive are both powered off! 1. Attach the SCSI cable of the CD...

Appendix D: Windows XPe Troubleshooting E-10 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual 9. Confirm by pressing <Y> and <Enter>. The instrument boots from CD-ROM and the Recovery CD Welcome screen will appear. SeeFigure D–1. Figure D–1: Recovery CD Welcome screen 10. Continue by pressing <Y> and...

Appendix D: Windows XPe Troubleshooting K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual E-11 11. Follow the instructions in the EasyRestore wizard and start the recovery process. The recovery process may take some minutes. Aprogress indicator displays the percentage of the process that has beencompleted. 12. Wait unt...

K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Index-1 Index A Accessories, 29, 35 Connecting accessories, 62 Account, 55Addresses, Hex switch, 30Alarm triggering, 16Application, 38Application processor, AP–4, A-21Assistance, 5Audio data, A-50Auto Restart Mechanism, 3Autoconfiguration, 38, 65, 67Autologon, 56 B Back...

Index K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Index-3 L LAN operation, 57Language support, B-6LEDs, 15, A-3, A-30, A-33Live Mode, 70Logon, 36LPT, A-8 M Manual, 5 Application, 5Online, 5User, 5 Markings, 6Measurement Descriptions, 5Scenarios, 40Unit, C-4 Measuring Modules, 14, 15, 26 Exchanging, 26 Modem opera...

Index Index-4 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual R Record Viewer, 76Recording Data, 72File, 72 Recovery disk, E-8Release notes, 5Remote operation, 60Reset, 15, A-3Restore K15 user data, E-6Windows XPe data, E-4 Reviewing Recorded Data, 76 S S0 Interface Module, A-29Safety, iii, iv, v, vii, 4, 6, 26 Symbo...