Page 3 - WARRANTY
WARRANTY Tektronix warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any such product proves defective during this warranty period, Tektronix, at its option, either will repair the defective product without ch...
Page 5 - Contents
K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual i Contents General Safety Summary iii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Safety Summary vii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preface 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 6 - ii; Preventive Measures; Abbreviations
Contents ii K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Appendix D: Windows XPe Troubleshooting E-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . Preventive Measures E-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repair Measures E-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abbrevia...
Page 7 - iii; General Safety Summary; To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury; Use Proper Power Cord.
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...
Page 8 - iv; Certifications and Compliances
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...
Page 9 - Safety Terms and Symbols; Terms in this Manual.
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...
Page 11 - vii; Service Safety Summary; Do Not Service Alone.
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...
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Service Safety Summary viii K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual
Page 13 - Preface; currently available.
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...
Page 15 - Fields of Application; The K1297 / K1297 Compact has been designed for various purposes:
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 ...
Page 16 - Prerequisites; Knowledge of PC and Windows-XPe
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,...
Page 17 - Assistance; > from within the monitor main window. The
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...
Page 18 - About the User Manual; Text style; Courier
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...
Page 19 - Training Information
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...
Page 20 - Contacting Tektronix; Address
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...
Page 21 - Getting Started; The device has been delivered according to your requirements.
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...
Page 22 - Device Description; The basic device is equipped with a powerful PC board, a hard disk of
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 ...
Page 24 - The black fuse tray is placed on the right hand side of the mains; Make sure to always use two fuses of the proper fuse type and rating.
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...
Page 25 - Press in both of the lateral handle hinges (handle variant: push up; The handle can now be used as keyboard rest.
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...
Page 28 - Push the front cover upwards and fold the cover towards you.; You will find information on pin assignment of the individual
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 ...
Page 30 - Connecting an External Monitor; Displaying the Same Information on Both Monitors.; Connect the external monitor to the VGA port of the PC card.; On the K1297 Desktop, open the context menu by clicking the right
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...
Page 34 - Getting Started
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...
Page 35 - Switching Off and Transporting the Device; When folding the keyboard up, keyboard and cable box must be
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...
Page 37 - Use the transport case in which the device has been delivered to
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...
Page 38 - Exchanging Measuring Modules; The device must be switched off completely. All modules contain
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...
Page 39 - Which Board into which Slot?; If you put a “wrong” board into a slot, you could damage the
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 ...
Page 40 - yes; Restrictions could occur
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 ...
Page 41 - K1297 Compact. Possible Board Combination
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...
Page 42 - Setting the VME Bus Address
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...
Page 44 - Table 2: Setting the VME bus address; Make sure that the hex switches are set as follows:; Table 3: Setting the VME bus address
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 ...
Page 45 - Installing Modules; Make sure the VME bus address on the new module is set; Switch the device off and unplug the mains plug.
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...
Page 46 - Removing Modules; If you remove modules, proceed as follows:; screws must be completely loosened.
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...
Page 47 - Connecting to the Data Line; Plug the right plug on the one end of the cable into a socket of the; We recommend that the cable length be less than 3 m.
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...
Page 48 - Switching on the Device; Do not change the pre-configured Administrator-K12 account,
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...
Page 52 - Measurement Scenarios.
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 ...
Page 54 - Software Installation; Important Hints; Mixing Different Software Versions.
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...
Page 56 - Pre-Installation Checks; E1/DS1 Monitoring boards: 16 MB RAM minimum; Remove the content of the directory; of the exiting software version before you
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...
Page 58 - Installation of Additional Software Packages; NOTE; Restart the Setup program. The affected products will now become; accessible in the ”List of Available Products”.
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...
Page 59 - Next
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...
Page 60 - State; a. an incorrect or incomplete keyfile was selected before or
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...
Page 61 - Installation of a New Software Version
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...
Page 62 - Use the Windows Task Manager to end the process; you install the new K1297-G20 Monitor software.
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...
Page 65 - Removing the Software; Tektronix K1297-Mon Protocol Tester
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...
Page 66 - Operating System; The K1297 Protocol Tester is delivered with a specially
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...
Page 67 - Preconfigured Accounts, Automatic Logon; User name; Administrator; Do not rename the accounts and do not change the Group
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...
Page 69 - Security Requirements; Security Requirements for Stand Alone Systems.
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...
Page 70 - Ethernet Connection; Connections dialog box opens.; Figure 1: Local Area Connection Properties, Generals tab
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...
Page 72 - Remote Operation; Remote Desktop; To activate Remote Desktop, proceed as follows:; Figure 2: Remote Desktop dialog box
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 ...
Page 73 - Remote Assistance; To activate Remote Assistance, proceed as follows:
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 ...
Page 74 - Connecting Peripherals; To avoid product damage, always power off the K1297 before
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...
Page 75 - Examples
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 ...
Page 76 - Online Monitoring in a Network; Preliminary Steps; Status Window
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 ...
Page 77 - The following dialog appears for loading the configuration:; Autoconfiguration
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...
Page 79 - Starting Measurements; Scenario
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...
Page 80 - To start online monitoring, click the ON/OFF switch of the
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...
Page 81 - Online Monitoring
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...
Page 84 - Recording and Reviewing Monitoring Data
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...
Page 86 - Browse; Confirm your entries with; OK
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...
Page 88 - Reviewing Recorded Data; Rec View
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...
Page 90 - Filter Setup; To view the signalling data switch to the monitor main window by
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...
Page 91 - Calltrace; In this mode the calltrace searches for a frame that
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...
Page 92 - Once the autoconfiguration has terminated successfully, the
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...
Page 93 - Preparing and Starting a Calltrace; Application
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...
Page 94 - Confirm your selection with; Load
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...
Page 97 - Viewing the Results; text
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 ...
Page 99 - Ending Calltrace
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 .
Page 101 - Appendix A: Interfaces; The location of the interfaces is shown in the; Interfaces are on the rear of the device, on the PC module front
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...
Page 102 - System Unit; Two green LEDs on the front of device indicate the active
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...
Page 103 - Table A–1: Pin assignment for the USB interface; Pin; Ground
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 (...
Page 105 - Keyboard data
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...
Page 107 - Table A–4: Pin assignment for interface COM1
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...
Page 108 - Table A–5: Pin assignment for interface LPT1
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...
Page 109 - Paper end
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
Page 110 - Table A–6: Pin assignment for interface 10Base–2
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...
Page 111 - Table A–7: Pin assignment for interface 10Base-T
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...
Page 112 - Table A–8: Pin assignment for interface VGA
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...
Page 113 - Table A–9: Pin assignment for interface COM2
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...
Page 114 - Table A–10: Pin assignment for the USB interface; Vcc; The USB interface is not supported when using Windows NT.
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...
Page 116 - Table A–11: Pin assignment for interface CLK I/O; Rx
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 ...
Page 118 - Table A–12: Pin assignment for interface SCSI I/O
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...
Page 119 - Not connected
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...
Page 120 - PC Card Slots; Two PC card slots (for type I or II or PCMCIA cards) are on the rear
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 ...
Page 122 - Board
Appendix A: Interfaces A-22 K1297-G20 Monitor User Manual Figure A–1: AP-4, AP-4/256 Board
Page 127 - BAI Board; High voltages may occur on the following supply connectors
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...
Page 128 - Figure A–2: BAI board with S
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
Page 129 - Make sure to only use the “MON A B”/“MON M N” connector
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...
Page 130 - Table A–16: Line status S; PF
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...
Page 131 - Table A–17: Pin assignment for connectors TE A and TE M
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...
Page 132 - Interface Module; The U; Deactivate the line concerned and separate it.
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...
Page 133 - Table A–20: Line status U
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...
Page 134 - Table A–21: Pin assignment for connectors LT A and LT M
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...
Page 135 - Auxiliary Connections; The modules also provide the following auxiliary connections:
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...
Page 136 - B channel data is extracted using an optional
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...
Page 137 - Figure A–4: Time diagrams
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
Page 141 - Adapter Cables and Adapter Cable Interfaces
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...
Page 144 - Reference to a symmetrical pair
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
Page 147 - E1/DS1 Monitoring Board
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...
Page 150 - Table A–28: Pin assignment D-Sub connectors
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...
Page 151 - Ethernet Board
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...
Page 152 - Figure A–7: ETH board with two Ethernet PCI mezzanine modules
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
Page 156 - Defining CPU Numbers; The following steps must be performed at an ESD approved; Table A–32: Ethernet boards: address settings; st Ethernet board; Only select odd numbers when changing the address for an
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...
Page 157 - ntterm 7
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...
Page 160 - Alphanumeric Keypad; The keyboard is international and labeled in localized form.
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...
Page 161 - Table B–1: Special keys; Key
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...
Page 162 - Function Keys; The key combination; Table B–2: Function keys and key combinations; Keys; This key combination triggers a warm start.
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...
Page 163 - Cursor Keys; The following cursor keys are available:; Table B–3: Cursor keys; This key moves the cursor to the beginning.; This key scrolls backwards and forwards.; This key moves the cursor to the end.; Numeric Keypad, Numeric Keys; To switch on the integrated numeric keys, press
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> ...
Page 164 - Language Support; Start; Select from the list and press; Set as Default
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 ...
Page 165 - Trackball; dust out of the ball housing and put the ball back in.; Then put the cover back on and tighten it.
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 ...
Page 168 - on the keyboard and select
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...
Page 171 - Appendix C: Specifications; Table C–1: Environmental conditions
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...
Page 172 - Table C–3: K1297. Overall dimensions and weight
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...
Page 174 - Table C–6: Interface boards
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...
Page 175 - Ethernet
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)
Page 176 - Table C–7: Certifications and compliances; Category; IEC 61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge immunity
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...
Page 178 - EN 55022: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this
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...
Page 179 - Appendix D: Windows XPe Troubleshooting
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...
Page 180 - System Restore
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...
Page 181 - To finish creating this restore point, click Create.
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...
Page 183 - Backup Tool; Backup or Restore Wizard opens.; Click Next to start configuring the backup process.; and Settings and click Next.
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...
Page 184 - Click Next to start configuring the restore process.
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...
Page 185 - Repair Measures; Installation of faulty third-party drivers
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...
Page 186 - Recovery Disk; New devices always contain a K12 Recovery CD.
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...
Page 187 - Attach the SCSI cable of the CD-RW drive to the SCSI I/O BUS; appears. This opens the BIOS Setup dialog.; Use the arrow keys to select the option “BIOS FEATURES SETUP”
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...
Page 188 - Figure D–1: Recovery CD Welcome screen; The EasyRestore program starts.
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...
Page 189 - Wait until completion and remove the Recovery CD from the CD-RW; Windows XPe starts. The initialization phase takes some minutes.
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...
Page 195 - Index; Connecting accessories, 62
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...
Page 197 - Online
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...
Page 198 - Reviewing Recorded Data, 76
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...