Page 2 - WARNING
Hewlett-Packard LimitedTelecommunications Networks Test DivisionSouth QueensferryWest Lothian, Scotland EH30 9TG Copyright Hewlett- Packard Ltd.1998 All rights reserved.Reproduction,adaption, ortranslation withoutprior writtenpermission isprohibited, except asallowed under thecopyright laws. HP Pa...
Page 3 - Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide HP 37717C CommunicationsPerformance Analyzer
Page 4 - About This Book
2 The Quick Start Guide demonstrates the basic operation of the instrument. This guide tells you how to select the displays that you want and how to use them to modifythe instrument functions. This guide also tells you about the front panel key functions, the indicators and theconnectors. About This...
Page 5 - Contents; iii
Contents iii Introduction to the 37717C Front Panel 7Selecting Displays 8 Selecting Multiple or Single Windows 9 Moving Around Multiple Windows 10 Selecting the Graph or Other Display in Multiple Windows 11 Changing the Displayed Folder 13 Changing the Instrument Settings 14 Modifying Displays with ...
Page 7 - Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter shows you how to select andchange displays
Page 9 - Introduction to the 37717C Front Panel; The display may be multiple windows or a single window.
7 Getting Started Introduction to the 37717C Front Panel Introduction to the 37717C Front Panel The operator interface is provided by the display and the front panelkeys. The display may be multiple windows or a single window. When the display is multiple windows, the "active" window is indi...
Page 10 - Selecting Displays; Allows management of the stored graphical results.
8 Getting Started Selecting Displays Selecting Displays A multiple window display is available. The displayed pages are:Transmitter Output, Receiver Input, Results and either Graph or Other(Function). Allows control of the settings associated with the generated signal. Allows control of the settings...
Page 11 - Selecting Multiple or Single Windows
9 Getting Started Selecting Displays Selecting Multiple or Single Windows To select single window, use the display keys ; ; ; and , to select the display required and then press . Most examples in this manual use SINGLE window. To return tomultiple windows, press . Example: To obtain a single window...
Page 12 - Use; Moving Around Multiple Windows
10 Getting Started Selecting Displays Use to obtain a single transmit window display To change the page displayed inthe single window, press the pagekey for the page required (e.g.RECEIVE, RESULTS, GRAPH orOTHER) . When returning to multiplewindows, the current singlewindow display will become theac...
Page 13 - Press; Example: To change the display from; to
11 Getting Started Selecting Displays If you want to make changes to the receive display, you need to make thereceive display "active". To move the cursor to the RECEIVER INPUTwindow at the top right of the display, press . Selecting the Graph or Other Display in MultipleWindows Press or for...
Page 14 - Display with
12 Getting Started Selecting Displays Display with FUNCTION Press to change to the graph display OTHER GRAPH
Page 15 - Changing the Displayed Folder; Many windows displayed with the
13 Getting Started Selecting Displays Changing the Displayed Folder Many windows displayed with the ; ;and keys contain a number of “folders” which may be selected with and . For example, in the display given below there are five “folders” MAINSETTINGS, STRUCT’D SETTINGS, JITTER and TEST FUNCTION. I...
Page 16 - Changing the Instrument Settings; and
14 Getting Started Changing the Instrument Settings Changing the Instrument Settings Settings which may be changed are displayed in a different color to thosewhich are fixed. In this manual, variable settings are shown on thedisplays in [ ]. In each of the display areas thefield currently able to be...
Page 17 - When
15 Getting Started Changing the Instrument Settings When is chosen the remainder of the menu is revealed. MORE
Page 18 - Modifying Displays with Pop-up Menus
16 Getting Started Changing the Instrument Settings Modifying Displays with Pop-up Menus Although the method of modifying the displays with softkeys is alwaysavailable, it is easier in many cases to use the Pop-up menus. The pop-up menus are particularly useful for: • Text entry • Date/time entry • ...
Page 26 - Using with a Monitor
24 Getting Started Using with a Monitor Jitter Mask set to Spot To obtain a graphical display, move the cursor to SPOT FREQUENCYand press . . To change the frequency press for a pop-up menu of the values available. Use and to make your selection from the pop-up menu and press again to select the new...
Page 27 - Using the Other Front Panel Keys; The test set attempts to match the settings to the received signal.
25 Getting Started Using the Other Front Panel Keys Using the Other Front Panel Keys The test set attempts to match the settings to the received signal. Terminates the current test period if one is in progress. Starts a new testperiod. The indicator above the key is lit when a test period is inprogr...
Page 28 - Do not press
26 Getting Started Using the Other Front Panel Keys C A U T I O N Do not press while attempting to load a new roll of paper in the printer. It could result in a paper jam and disable the printer. Waituntil the paper is fed through the printer mechanism before pressing . PAPER FEED PAPER FEED
Page 29 - Monitoring Status; Displaying Status History; which alarms have occurred, press and hold
27 Getting Started Monitoring Status Monitoring Status Displaying Status History The Status indicators on the front panel convey information regardingthe current status of the instrument. If an alarm has occurred during thecurrent Test Period, the indicator above is lit. To view which alarms have oc...
Page 30 - General Alarm Indicators
28 Getting Started Monitoring Status General Alarm Indicators Loss No data transitions at the input port. Pattern Loss The received data pattern is not in synchronizationwith the internally generated reference data. Errors A measured error has occurred. The indicator willremain lit for 100 ms. PDH /...
Page 31 - SDH Alarm Indicators; FRAME LOSS Loss Of Frame has been detected.
29 Getting Started Monitoring Status SDH Alarm Indicators These are active when an SDH signal is received. FRAME LOSS Loss Of Frame has been detected. LOSS OFPOINTER Loss of pointer has been detected. MS-AIS Multiplexer Section AIS has been detected. AU-AIS Path AIS has been detected. CLOCK LOSS The...
Page 32 - VT path RDI has been detected.
30 Getting Started Monitoring Status RDI-V VT path RDI has been detected. POINTERADJUST A pointer change in the foreground signal has beendetected.
Page 33 - Index
31 AAIS alarm indicator, 28Alarm Indicator AIS, 28Errors, 28Frame loss, 28HP-RDI, 29Jitter unlock, 28LOF/OOF, 29Loss of cell sync, 28LP-RDI, 29M/Frame loss, 28MS-RDI, 29Pattern Loss, 28Pointer adjust, 29Remote alarm, 28Remote M/frame alarm, 28Selected cell not received, 28Signal Loss, 28TU-AIS, 29TU...
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Page 37 - About This Edition
About This Edition This is the 1st editionof the 37717-90401manual. It documentsthe product as ofMarch 1998. Editiondates are as follows : 1st Edition, March1998 Copyright Hewlett- Packard Ltd. 1998. Allrights reserved.Reproduction,adaption, ortranslation withoutprior writtenpermission isprohibite...
Page 38 - In This Book; demonstrates the basic
Printed in U.K. 03/9837717-90401 In This Book This book demonstrates the basic operation of the instrument. It tellsyou how to select the displays thatyou want and how to use them tomodify the instrument functions. This guide also tells you about thefront panel key functions, theindicators and the c...
