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Contents

1 Introduction 11.1 Latest Information on MSM 11.2 MSM Version 11.3 Technical Support 21.4 Copyright 21.4.1 License Agreement 21.4.2 Third Party Products 2

2 Getting Started 32.1 Prerequisites 32.2 Logging In 32.2.1 Logging In as a Control Operator 32.2.2 Logging In as a View Operator 42.2.3 Changing the Password 42.3 Exiting MSM 42.4 User Interface Basics 52.4.1 The Main Window 52.4.2 The Network Window 62.4.3 The Terminal Windows 6

3 Configuration Management 93.1 Configuring the Communication to the Front End 93.2 Viewing Network and Terminal Lists 103.2.1 Showing and Hiding Sub-Groups in Network Lists 103.2.2 Changing the Appearance of Terminal Lists 103.3 Network List Files 123.3.1 Creating Network Lists 123.3.2 Creating Network Lists by Scanning the Local Terminals 123.3.3 Creating Network Lists by Scanning the Sub-network 123.3.4 Structuring Network Group Trees Automatically 133.3.5 Combining two Network Lists 133.3.6 Saving and Renaming Network Lists 133.3.7 Opening Stored Network Lists 143.3.8 Editing Network Lists 143.4 Getting Inventory Data 183.4.1 Saving Inventory Data to a File 183.5 Upgrading the CSS Software 193.5.1 State and Indication of RSU 193.5.2 Recommendations for RSU 203.5.3 Loading Remote Software 20

3.5.4 Activating Remote Software 223.6 Setting Up MINI-LINK Equipment 233.6.1 Identities 233.6.2 MINI-LINK E 263.6.3 MINI-LINK E Micro 463.6.4 MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals 473.6.5 MINI-LINK C and MkII 493.6.6 MINI-LINK High Capacity 503.6.7 Other Settings 503.7 Repair and Extension 513.7.1 MINI-LINK E 513.7.2 MINI-LINK E Micro 613.7.3 MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals 623.7.4 MINI-LINK C and MkII 64

4 Fault Management 654.1 Status Symbols for Alarm Severity 654.2 Notification of Alarms 664.2.1 Notification of Alarms in the Status Bar 664.2.2 Notification of Alarms by a Beep 664.2.3 Notification of Alarms in Terminal Windows 664.2.4 Getting More Information about an Alarm 684.2.5 Looking at the Alarm History 694.3 Alarm Logs 704.3.1 Selecting Parameters to Log 704.3.2 Controlling what the Alarm Log Shows 714.3.3 Filtering Alarm Logs 714.3.4 Getting More Information about Alarm Logs 724.3.5 Saving Alarm Logs to a File 724.4 Control Functions 734.4.1 Activating P-mark 734.4.2 Setting Loops to Isolate Faults 734.4.3 Directing Traffic Signals to Test Ports 774.4.4 Turning the Transmitter On and Off Manually 794.4.5 Switching Transmitters and Receivers 794.4.6 Opening and Closing User Output Ports for SAU Terminals 804.4.7 Resetting All Control Functions 81

5 Performance Management 835.1 Radio Transmitter and Receiver Status 835.1.1 Transmitter and Receiver Status in MINI-LINK E 845.1.2 Transmitter and Receiver Status in MINI-LINK E Micro 845.1.3 Transmitter and Receiver Status in MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals

855.1.4 Transmitter and Receiver Status in MINI-LINK C, MkII 855.1.5 Transmitter and Receiver Status in MINI-LINK SMM 85

6 User Interface Reference 876.1 General 886.1.1 Activation Progress 886.1.2 Activation Status 896.1.3 Alarm Log 896.1.4 Configure Communication 906.1.5 Configure Data Collection 916.1.6 Configure Login 926.1.7 Configure Sorting 936.1.8 Excluded Units 936.1.9 Find Terminal 946.1.10 Load Progress 946.1.11 Load Session Details 956.1.12 Load Status 966.1.13 Login 976.1.14 Manually Enter Terminals 986.1.15 New Group 986.1.16 New Terminal(s) 996.1.17 Preset ML-E Software 996.1.18 Rename Group 1006.1.19 Search Filter 1006.1.20 Select Load Session for Activation 1016.1.21 Select SW Product Number & SW Release 1026.1.22 Select Units for Activation 1036.1.23 Select Units to Load 1056.1.24 Setup Wizard 1066.1.25 Setup Wizard Step 1 - AM Setup 1076.1.26 Setup Wizard Step 2 - Hop Setup 1086.1.27 Setup Wizard Step 3 - Traffic Setup 1096.1.28 Setup Wizard Step 4 - Service Channel Setup 1106.2 MINI-LINK E 1126.2.1 Activate 1126.2.2 Alarm History 1136.2.3 Alarm Log 1136.2.4 AM Configuration 1146.2.5 AM Setup 1156.2.6 ATPC Capabilities 1166.2.7 ATPC Setup 1176.2.8 Expanded NCC 1176.2.9 Hop Setup 1186.2.10 Inventory Data 1206.2.11 Loop 1216.2.12 Performance 1236.2.13 P-mark 1256.2.14 Reset 1256.2.15 Restore 1256.2.16 Search Filter 1266.2.17 Switch Mode 127

6.2.18 Test Port 1286.2.19 Traffic Setup (ANSI) 1296.2.20 Traffic Setup (ETSI) 1306.2.21 Transmitter 1316.3 MINI-LINK SAU 1326.3.1 Activate 1326.3.2 Alarm History 1336.3.3 Alarm Log 1336.3.4 AM Configuration SAU 1346.3.5 AM Setup 1356.3.6 Communication Setup 1366.3.7 Inventory Data 1376.3.8 P-mark 1386.3.9 Reset 1386.3.10 Restore 1386.3.11 Search Filter 1396.3.12 Service Channel Setup 1406.3.13 User I/O Setup 1416.3.14 User Output 1426.4 MINI-LINK E Micro 1436.4.1 Activate 1436.4.2 Alarm History 1446.4.3 Alarm Log 1446.4.4 Inventory Data 1456.4.5 Loop 1466.4.6 Main Setup 1476.4.7 Performance 1496.4.8 P-mark 1506.4.9 Reset 1516.4.10 Restore 1516.4.11 Search Filter 1526.4.12 Transmitter 1536.5 MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals 1546.6 MINI-LINK C and MkII 1556.6.1 Alarm Log 1556.6.2 Inventory Data 1566.6.3 Loop 1566.6.4 Main Setup 1576.6.5 Performance 1606.6.6 P-mark 1616.6.7 Restore 1616.6.8 Search Filter 1626.6.9 Service Channel Test 1636.6.10 Transmitter 1636.6.11 User Ports 1646.7 MINI-LINK SMM 1656.7.1 Alarm Log 165

6.7.2 Inventory Data 1666.7.3 Loop 1666.7.4 Performance 1676.7.5 P-mark 1676.7.6 Restore 1686.7.7 Search Filter 1696.7.8 Service Channel Test 1706.7.9 Setup SMM 1+0 1716.7.10 Setup SMM 1+1 1746.7.11 Setup SMM 2+1 1746.7.12 Switch Mode 1756.7.13 User Ports 176

7 Glossary 1778 Index 179

Introduction

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1 Introduction

MSM is a PC tool for service, operation and maintenance of MINI-LINK sub-networks, including setup and fault localization.

MSM operates under the following operating systems on a standard PC:

Microsoft Windows 98

Windows NT 4.0

Windows 2000

Windows XP

The GUI follows the Microsoft Windows standard.

1.1 Latest Information on MSMYou are recommended to refer to the README.TXT files in the MSM programdirectories for the most complete, up-to-date information on MSM.

Note: Where they differ, the README.TXT files supersede the online Help.

For even more updated information, please contact your Ericssonrepresentative.

1.2 MSM VersionEricsson AB reserves the right to update the program, change input data, andso on, without prior notice. The version of the program is displayed in theLogin dialog box and in the About dialog box reached from the Help menu.

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1.3 Technical SupportIf you have a technical question or have encountered a problem with thissoftware, please contact your local Ericsson representative. When contactingyour local Ericsson representative, please provide the following information forthe fastest possible service:

Product serial number

Your name, company name, and phone number

Product name and version number

Type and version of operating system, including service packs

Complete description of the problem, including steps to reproduce it

Exact wording of any messages displayed when you encountered theproblem

Steps taken to resolve the problem

All previous correspondence with Ericsson

1.4 CopyrightThe MSM program is protected by copyright law and international treaties.Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program, or any portion of it,may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to themaximum extent possible under law.

1.4.1 License Agreement

Ericsson sells the right to use the software products under the conditions inour Software License Agreement. Our Software License Agreement is amandatory and binding document that defines the scope of the right to use thesoftware. For a copy of the Software License Agreement or more informationplease contact your Ericsson representative.

1.4.2 Third Party Products

Portions of MSM:

Greenleaf Software

Microsoft Corporation

Adobe and Acrobat Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe SystemsIncorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

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2 Getting Started

2.1 PrerequisitesIt is helpful if you are familiar with a few things before you start to use MSM:

You should be familiar with the Microsoft Windows operating system andits terminology.

You should also have sufficient knowledge about the operation of a MINI-LINK network.

2.2 Logging InBefore you can start using MSM, you must log in to the program. To do this,you will need a password for the user category to which you belong. Youshould receive this password from your system administrator.

There are two levels of user access in MSM, each belonging to a specific usercategory. The user categories are:

Control Operator. Requires a password.

View Operator. Does not require a password.

2.2.1 Logging In as a Control Operator

The Control Operator has all the privileges necessary to operate the MINI-LINK sub-network using MSM. As a Control Operator you can change mostparameters for your personal view of the system and view all systemparameters.

To log in as a Control Operator:

1 In the Login dialog box, select the Control Operator option.

2 In the Password box, type the password. Note: The default password is1111.

3 Click OK.

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2.2.2 Logging In as a View Operator

As a View Operator you can only change the parameters for your personalpresentation, but you do not have the possibility to save any changes.

To log in as a View Operator:

1 In the Login dialog box, select the View Operator option.

2 Click OK.

2.2.3 Changing the Password

The password for the Control Operator can be changed. The default passwordis 1111.

To change the password for the Control Operator:

1 On the Config menu, click Login.

2 In the Configure Password dialog box, type the old password in the Oldpassword box.

3 In the New password box, type the new password.

4 In the Confirm box, type the new password once again to verify that it iscorrect.

5 Click Save.

2.3 Exiting MSM

To exit MSM:

On the Network menu, click Exit.

Before MSM is closed, a dialog box will warn you and ask you to save theNetwork List if it has been changed.

You can also click the Close button in the top right corner to closeMSM.

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2.4 User Interface BasicsThe MSM program consists of a number of windows and dialogs that followsthe Microsoft Windows standard. This means that, if you are familiar withMicrosoft Windows, you will have no problem getting started with MSM.

The user interface consists, basically, of three types of windows:

A Main window which contains the other windows.

A Network window that lists all terminals and groups in a configurationand gives an overview of the network.

A number of Terminal windows that you use to operate on a terminal, forexample to check detailed alarm status or perform fault localization.

2.4.1 The Main Window

When you enter MSM, you will enter an empty Main window, as shown below.

Overview of the main window.

From the Main window you can do a number of things, such as create newNetwork Lists and load existing Network Lists. You can also set a number ofconfiguration options.

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2.4.2 The Network Window

The Network window is used for network supervision. From this window, youcan open Terminal windows with detailed information about each terminal.

Overview of the Network window.

2.4.3 The Terminal Windows

For all types of equipment (except MINI-LINK E SAU), two Terminal windowsare displayed next to each other. The selected (near-end) terminal is shown tothe left and the corresponding far-end terminal to the right.

Overview of the Terminal windows. The figure shows the terminal windows fora MINI-LINK E Radio (1+1).

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To open a Terminal Window:

In the Terminal List, double-click the terminal you want to open in aTerminal window.

Other ways to open terminal windows are to select the terminal in theTerminal List and press ENTER, or to right-click the terminal and selectTerminal Window on the shortcut menu.

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Configuration Management

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3 Configuration Management

3.1 Configuring the Communication to the Front EndYou can connect to the front end terminal in three ways, either through aTerminal Server, directly to the equipment, or through a modem for distantsupervision.

To configure the communication to the front end:

1 On the Config menu, click Communication.

2 In the Configure Communication dialog box, do one of the following:

To Do thisConnect to the terminal bymeans of a TCP/IP TerminalServer.

1 Select Port on Terminal Server.

2 In the IP Address box, type the IPaddress of the Terminal Server.

3 In the Port Number box, type theport number of the Terminal Server.

Connect directly to theequipment using an RS 232cable.

1 Select Terminal.

2 In the Serial port list, select the serialport you are using on the PC.

Connect through a modem fordistant supervision.

1 Select Modem.

2 In the Serial port list, select the serialport you are using on the PC.

3 In the Response Time-out list, select how many seconds MSM shouldwait for a terminal to respond before a new response request istransmitted.

4 Click OK.


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3.2 Viewing Network and Terminal Lists

3.2.1 Showing and Hiding Sub-Groups in Network Lists

The Group Tree shows the structure of groups in the Network List, as youhave structured them. To see sub-groups in the Group Tree, you mustexpand the branches. You can also choose to hide the sub-groups of a group.

To show sub-groups in Network Lists:

Click the plus sign in front of the group.

You can also double-click the group you want to expand. Note that thegroup does not contain any sub-groups if there is no plus sign in front ofit.

To hide sub-groups in Network Lists:

Click the minus sign in front of the group to hide the sub-groups.

You can also double-click the group to hide the sub-groups.

3.2.2 Changing the Appearance of Terminal Lists

There are many ways to change how the terminals in a group are presented inthe Terminal List.

For example, you can decide how much detail you want to see in the list. Ifthere are many terminals in the network, you can make it easier to find aspecific terminal by changing the sorting order in the Terminal List. You canalso set a new, default sorting order. This setting is saved and used in everynew session.

To change the list view in Terminal Lists:

On the View menu, click one of the following commands: Details or List.Select Details to see a list of terminals with additional informationarranged in columns. Selecting List removes the columns.


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To change the sorting order in Terminal Lists:

On the View menu, point to Sort Terminals and then click the sortingorder you want. The sorting order is inverted if you click the same sortingorder twice.

To sort the terminals by ClickThe same order as in the client Network List theyare read from.

By Default

Alphanumerical order. By IDOrder of terminal type. By TypeOrder of alarm status severity By Severity

You can also change the sorting order by clicking the column heading inthe Terminal List. Click the same column heading twice to invert thesorting order.

Right-clicking somewhere in the Terminal List (not on a terminal)displays a shortcut menu. Point to Sort Terminals and then select howyou want to sort the terminals.

To permanently change the sorting order in Terminal Lists:

1 On the Config menu, click Sorting.

2 In the Configure Sorting dialog box, select the sorting order you want tobe the default setting.

To sort the terminals by SelectThe same order as in the client Network List theyare read from.

By Default

Alphanumerical order. By IDOrder of terminal type. By TypeOrder of alarm status severity By Severity

3 Click Save.


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3.3 Network List Files

3.3.1 Creating Network Lists

The Network List is a list of terminals, saved as a file in MSM. You use this fileto configure a personal view of the server Network List.

You can create new Network Lists from scratch, by opening a blank NetworkList and then add groups and terminals to it.

To create new Network Lists:

1 Close the active Network List by clicking the Close button in the topright corner of the Terminal window.

2 On the Network menu, click New.

You can then manually populate the new list.

3.3.2 Creating Network Lists by Scanning the Local Terminals

Using MSM, you can generate a small Network List that only contains the localterminals. Local terminals are:

The front end terminal

The far end terminal

All terminals connected to the front end communication buses

To generate a Network List by scanning the local terminals:


2 On the Network menu, click Scan Local.

3.3.3 Creating Network Lists by Scanning the Sub-network

From any point in the sub-network, you can use MSM to generate a list of allterminals in the sub-network.

Note: Scanning the sub-network can take some time depending on thenumber of terminals.

To generate a Network List by scanning the sub-network:


2 On the Network menu, click Scan.


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3.3.4 Structuring Network Group Trees Automatically

If you have generated a Network List by scanning the sub-network, then it ispossible to automatically arrange the terminals in groups by selecting areference Network List.

To structure network Group Trees automatically:

1 On the Config menu, click Sorting.

2 In the Configure Sorting dialog box, select the Recover group namefrom file check box.

3 Type the name of the reference Network List file in the File name box, orclick Browse to select a file from a file browser.

4 Click Save.

3.3.5 Combining two Network Lists

You can modify the active Network List by adding information about terminalsand groups from another saved Network List. If a terminal is present in bothNetwork Lists, the information about the "merged" terminal is ignored. Inaddition, terminals that are not present in the active Network List are givenstatus Unidentified in the combined Network List.

To combine two Network Lists:

1 Make sure that the Network List you want to combine with anotherNetwork List is active.

2 On the Network menu, click Merge.

3 In the file browser, select the Network List file you want to combine withthe active list and click Open.

3.3.6 Saving and Renaming Network Lists

When you have made changes to a Network List, or created a new NetworkList, you can save the list to a file. You can also save a Network List with anew file name.

To save a New Network List:

1 On the Network menu, click Save As.

2 In the Save As dialog box, browse to the folder where you want to savethe file.

3 Type a file name in the File name box. You can use long, descriptive filenames if you want.

4 Click Save.


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To save a changed Network List:

On the Network menu, click Save.

Note: The Save As dialog box will be displayed if the Network List you want tosave is unnamed (not previously saved).

3.3.7 Opening Stored Network Lists

If the Network List you open contains terminals that are not included in thepresent Network List, they will get Unidentified status in MSM. If the terminal isincluded in the present Network List, but the status is not known, it will getUnknown status.

To open a stored Network List:

1 Close the active Network List by clicking the Close button .

2 On the Network menu, click Open.

3 In the Open dialog box, browse to the Network List file you want to open.

4 Click Open.

3.3.8 Editing Network Lists

Network Lists are basically lists of terminals, displayed in the Network window.In a very small network, you might keep all terminals in the Network root groupand still be able to manage the network properly. But as the network growslarger, you will probably need to organize the terminals in a way that makesthe network easier to supervise.

Structured like a tree, starting from the Network root group, you can organizethe terminals in groups, in a way that suits your needs. For example, you cancreate your own sub-groups, name them in a way that makes sense, and thenplace your terminals in the created groups. By doing this, you can create aNetwork List that is easy to supervise even if it contains many terminals.


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3.3.8.1 Finding Terminals in the Group Tree

You can easily find a specific terminal in the Group Tree if you know the ID ofthe terminal you want to find.

To find a terminal in the Group Tree:

1 On the Edit menu, click Find Terminal.

2 In the Find Terminal dialog box, do one of the following:

Type the ID of the terminal you want to find in the Terminal ID box

Select an ID in the list.

3 Click OK.

3.3.8.2 Selecting Groups and Terminals

To be able to edit Network Lists, you must first select the groups and terminalsyou want to move, delete, or whatever it is you want to do.

To select groups and terminals:

Click the group or terminal you want to select.

Hold down CTRL while you click to select several groups or terminals. Ifyou want to select a range of groups or terminals, hold down SHIFT whileyou click the first and last group or terminal in the range.

3.3.8.3 Deleting and Adding Groups and Terminals

When you are logged on as a Control Operator or View Operator, you cancontrol which groups and terminals should be included in the client NetworkList. That list is stored locally for use in MSM.

To add new terminals:

1 Open the Network List you want to edit.

2 Select the group where you want to add the new terminal.

3 On the Edit menu, point to New and then click Terminal.

4 Under Terminal IDs, type the ID of the terminal you want to add in thetext box.

5 Click Add New ID to add the terminal ID to the list.

You can also remove terminals from the list by selecting the terminals andthen clicking Delete ID.

6 Click OK.


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You can also right-click the group where you want to add the newterminal and point to New and then click Terminal in the shortcut menu.

To add new groups:


2 Select the group where you want to add the new sub-group.

3 On the Edit menu, point to New and then click Group.

4 In the Group name box, type a name for the group.

5 Click OK.

You can also right-click the group where you want to add the new sub-group and point to New and then click Group in the shortcut menu.

To delete groups and terminals:


2 Select the terminals you want to delete.

3 On the Edit menu, click Delete.

You can also right-click the selection and select Delete from the shortcutmenu, or simply press DELETE.

3.3.8.4 Renaming groups

You can rename all groups except the root group (named Network) in theNetwork List to suit your needs. For example, you might want to change agroup's name to a name that better describes it.

To rename groups:

Note: You cannot rename the Network root group.


2 Click the group you want to rename.

3 On the Edit menu, click Rename Group.

4 In the Group name box, type the new name for the group.

5 Click OK.

You can also right-click the selection and click Rename on the shortcutmenu.


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3.3.8.5 Moving Groups and Terminals in Group Trees

Arranging the groups and terminals in a logical way makes it easier to get anoverview of the network. One way of doing this is, for example, to arrange theterminals in groups according to their physical location.

To move groups and terminals with cut-and-paste:


2 Select the groups or terminals you want to move.

3 On the Edit menu, click Cut.

4 Click the group in the Group Tree where you want to put the group orterminals.

5 On the Edit menu, click Paste.

You can also right-click the selection and click Cut or Paste on theshortcut menu.

To move groups and terminals by drag-and-drop:


2 Make sure that the group where you want to drag the group or terminalsis visible in the Group Tree.

3 Select the groups or terminals you want to move.

4 Drag the selection to the destination group and drop it.

3.3.8.6 Undoing and Redoing Actions

If you make a mistake while editing a Network List, for example if you havemistakenly deleted a terminal, you can undo your actions. You can undo asmany actions as you need. You can also redo editing actions that have beenundone.

To undo editing actions:

On the Edit menu, click Undo.

Repeat this command to undo several actions.

To redo undone editing actions:

On the Edit menu, click Redo.

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3.4 Getting Inventory Data

To get inventory data:

1 Double-click the terminal you want to get inventory data about.

2 On the View menu, click Inventory Data.

3 Click Help in the Inventory Data dialog box for further information on theinventory data.

You can also right-click a terminal and click Inventory Data on theshortcut menu.

3.4.1 Saving Inventory Data to a File

Note: You can only save the inventory data for MINI-LINK E, E Micro, andSAU terminals.

The information in the Inventory Data dialog box can be saved in a comma-delimited file that you can import into another application such as MicrosoftExcel.

To save the inventory data to a file:

1 Double-click the terminal you want to get inventory data about.

2 On the View menu, click Inventory Data.

3 Click Save.


5 Type a file name in the File name box. You can use long, descriptive filenames if you want.

6 Click Save.

To import the file into Microsoft Excel:

1 Start Microsoft Excel.

2 Click Open.

3 In the Look in box, locate the drive, folder, or Internet location thatcontains the file you want to open.

4 In the Files of type box, click All Files.

5 Double-click the .rev file you want to import.

6 In the Text Import Wizard, select Delimited under Original data type.

7 Click Next.


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8 Under Delimiters, select Comma.

9 Click Next.

10 Select each column shown under Data preview, and then select the Textoption under Column data format.

11 Click Finish.

3.5 Upgrading the CSS SoftwareThis section describes how to use the RSU functions in MSM to download andactivate new CSS software versions in any number of MINI-LINK E terminalunits of the same type.

The RSU function requires that the CSS software version 5.0 or later isinstalled and is divided into two sessions:

A Remote SW Load session which loads a CSS software version inselected units of the same type in one or more terminals.

The status of the selected units and the load progress are presentedduring the session, as well as the reason for any excluded units. Theresult of the completed load session is saved as a Load Session file. Thesaved load session can later be used for activation.

A Remote SW Activation session which activates the new loaded CSSsoftware in selected units of the same type in one or more terminals.

You can start the activation session when the present load session isfinished, or select a saved load session file and use that for the activationsession. The status of the selected units and the activation progress arepresented during the session, as well as the reason for any excludedunits. You can also activate each unit separately in a selected terminal.

3.5.1 State and Indication of RSU

There are three RSU indicators; one for detected RSU and two for RSU inprogress (not finished or finished). The status of the RSU session is shown inthe status bar.

The following states for RSU can be presented:

RSU detected. If RSU is started from another MSM, and at least oneterminal’s status indicates that it is under RSU.

RSU in progress. If RSU is started from MSM and the RSU session isnot finished.

RSU finished. If RSU is started from MSM and the RSU session isfinished.


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3.5.2 Recommendations for RSU

The RSU session does not affect the user traffic.

The RSU session will take 5 to 15 hours, depending on the size of the load fileand the number of selected units.

Consider the following before starting a session to minimize the risk of failurewith the RSU:

Start only one session in a sub-network at a time.

Start the session when the sub-network is stable, with only a minimum ofdisturbance.

Start the session when the traffic is low.

Start the session when the weather conditions are favorable.

3.5.3 Loading Remote Software

In one Remote SW Load session you can load a CSS software version in unitsof the same type in one or more terminals.

It is not possible to load units that do not support RSU.

To load remote software:

1 On the Network menu, click Remote SW Load.

2 In the Select SW Product Number & SW Release dialog box, selectwhich software type to load in the SW Product Number list and thesoftware version in the SW Release list.

-or-

If you want to get new load files from a disk, do the following:

2a Insert the Release disk in a disk drive.

2b In the Select SW Product Number & SW Release dialog box, clickHave Disk.

2c In the Get Load File dialog box, browse to the disk where the newsoftware types or versions are located.

2d Select the files you want to get. You can select multiple files byholding down CTRL while you click.

2e Click Open.

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3 Optional: To manually enter which terminals to scan, do the following:

3a In the Select SW Product Number & SW Release dialog box, selectManually specified Terminals under Scanning.

3b Click OK.

3c In the Manually enter Terminals dialog box, select the terminals youwant to scan in Available list.

3d Click Add >> to add them to the Selected list.

You can remove terminals from the Selected list by selecting themand then clicking << Remove.

3e Click OK to close the Manually enter Terminals dialog box and startscanning the selected terminals for available units.

You can stop the scanning at any time by clicking Stop in theScanning in Progress dialog box.

3f Skip step 4 below and go directly to step 5.

4 Click OK to close the Select SW Product Number & SW Release dialogbox and start scanning the terminals in the sub-network for availableunits. You can stop the scanning at any time by clicking Stop in theScanning in Progress dialog box.

5 In the Select Units to Load dialog box, do one of the following:

Select the units to load in the Available Units list and click Add >> toadd the selected units to the Selected Units list. To select multipleunits, hold down CTRL while you click.

Click Add All >> to add all terminals in the Available Units list to theSelected Units list.

Note that if you stopped the scanning by clicking Stop in the Scanning inProgress dialog box, only the units that were scanned so far will bepresent in the Available Units list.

You can also remove units from the Selected Units list by selecting themand clicking << Remove or << Remove All.

6 Optional: Click Details under Excluded Units to see the units that arenot available for this load session.

7 Click Load to close the Select Units to Load dialog box and start loadingthe software.

8 The following options are available during the load progress:

To Do thisView load status details Click Details.Close the Load Progress dialog box withoutcanceling the load session

Click Close.

Cancel the load session Click Abort.


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9 Optional: When the load session is finished, click Activate if you want togo on and start the software activation.

10 Click Close.

The result of the completed load session is saved as a Load Session file,which you can use for the software activation.

You can close MSM during an RSU session without aborting the session.

3.5.4 Activating Remote Software

You can activate new CSS software in either single units, or in multiple units atthe same time.

To activate remote software in multiple units:

1 On the Network menu, click Remote SW Activation.

2 In the Select Load Session for Activation dialog box, select the loadsession you want to activate from the list.

3 Optional: Click Details to see more information about the session,including for which units the load session was successfully completed.

4 Click OK to close the Select Load Session for Activation dialog boxand start scanning the terminals in the sub-network for available units.

You can stop the scanning at any time by clicking Stop in the Scanningin Progress dialog box.

5 In the Select Units for Activation dialog box, do one of the following:

Select the units to load in the Available Units list and click Add >> toadd the selected units to the Selected Units list. To select multipleunits, hold down CTRL while you click.

Click Add All >> to add all terminals in the Available Units list to theSelected Units list.

Note that if you stopped the scanning by clicking Stop in the Scanning inProgress dialog box, only the units that were scanned so far will bepresent in the Available Units list.

You can also remove units from the Selected Units list by selecting themand clicking << Remove or << Remove All.

6 Optional: Click Details under Excluded Units to see the units that arenot available for this activation session.

7 Click Activate to close the Select Units for Activation dialog box andstart activating the software.


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8 The following options are available during the activation progress:

To Do thisView activation status details Click Details.Close the Activation Progress dialog boxwithout canceling the activation session

Click Close.

Cancel the activation session Click Abort.

9 Click Close.

You can close MSM during an RSU session without aborting the session.

To activate remote software in single units:

1 Select a terminal in the Terminal List.

2 On the Misc menu, click SW Activate.

3 In the Activate dialog box, select the unit which Passive software youwant to activate.

4 Click Activate.

3.6 Setting Up MINI-LINK EquipmentThis section describes step-by-step how to set up MINI-LINK terminals.

For the supervision to work, the MINI-LINK equipment must be interconnectedvia the different communication channels, and every terminal within the sub-network must have a unique ID (identity). Each terminal must also know theIDs of other terminals connected to its own communication channels.

For further information on cabling, see the cabling section in the MINI-LINKInstallation Manual.

3.6.1 Identities

Within a network, every terminal must have a unique ID (identity) for themessage router to work properly.

A MINI-LINK E terminal is one side of a hop (consisting of the indoorparts (MMUs and SMU s) and outdoor parts (RAUs)) or an SAU.

A MINI-LINK E Micro terminal is one side of a hop (a MINI-LINK E Microradio unit).

A MINI-LINK C or MkII terminal is a radio or an SMM.

An ID consists of a combination of four characters; digits (0-9), capital letters(A-Z) or small letters (a-z). The first three characters can, for example, beused to define the site, and the last character to define the terminal on the site.


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The own ID of a terminal can only be set or changed with the PC connected tothe terminal or, for MINI-LINK E a terminal in the same access module. This isfor safety reasons, so as not to lose supervision contact by mistake.

Restricted IDs

The following IDs are restricted IDs that must not be used: TRMA, TRMB,SMMA, SMMB and AAAA.

BBBB is reserved for non-existing equipment.

3.6.1.1 Example: MINI-LINK 1+0 Hop

RAU RAUMMU1 A001SMU1

MMU1 B001

SMU1

A1 B1

AM:unit Configuration ID Far End IDA1: MMU1 1+0 A001 B001B1: MMU1 1+0 B001 A001

The MMU, SMU, and RAU have one common ID set to the MMU.

3.6.1.2 Example: MINI-LINK E 1+1 Hop with SAU

RAU RAU

SAU1 A001

MMU1MMU1

MMU2

SMU1 B001RAURAU

MMU2

SMU1 A002

A1B1

AM: unit Configuration ID Far End ID EAC IDA1: SAU1 A001 -A1: SMU1 1+1 Hot A002 B001B1: SMU1 1+1 Hot B001 A002


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3.6.1.3 Example: MINI-LINK Sub-network

ML 23A001

ML 23B001

ICM-C SMM-C B002

ML 23B003

RAU

RAUSAU1 B005

MMU1

MMU2

SMU1 B006

SMU2

MMU3 B007

SAU1 B008

MMU1 B009

RAU RAU

MMU1 E001

RAU

RAU

RAU

MMU1

MMU2

SMU1 D001

SMM-C A002

RAU

MMU1 F001

SMU1

ML 23C001

ICM-C

Site A

Site D

Site B Site C

Site E

Site F

D1

B2

B1

E1

F1

Setup data for MINI-LINK C radio terminals

Front End ID NearRadio ID

FarRadio ID

EAC ID

A001 A001 B001 A002B001 B001 A001 B002B003 B003 C001 B002

B005B008

C001 C001 B003 -

Setup data for SMM -Cs

Front End ID NearSMM ID

Far SMMID

NearRadio1 ID

NearRadio2 ID

FarRadio1 ID

FarRadio2 ID

EACID

A002 A002 B002 A001 BBBB B001 BBBB -B002 B002 A002 B001 BBBB A001 BBBB B003

B005B008

Setup data for MINI-LINK E equipment

AM: unit Configuration ID Far End ID EAC IDB1: SAU1 B005 B002

B003B008

B1: SMU1 1+1 Hot B006 D001B1: MMU3 1+0 B007 F001B2: SAU1 B008 B002

B003B005

B2: MMU1 1+0 B009 E001D1: SMU1 1+1 Hot D001 B006E1: MMU1 1+0 E001 B009F1: MMU1 1+0 F001 B007


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3.6.2 MINI-LINK E

MINI-LINK E equipment are set up in four steps:

AM Setup, see Section 3.6.2.2 on page 27.

Hop Setup, see Section 3.6.2.3 on page 29.

Traffic Setup, see Section 3.6.2.4 on page 31.

SAU Setup, see Section 3.6.2.5 on page 33.

An optional configuration option is Expanded NCC, which can be configured atany time:

Expanded NCC, see Section 3.6.2.6 on page 36.

To simplify the setup of MINI-LINK E equipment, a Setup Wizard is available,see Section 3.6.2.1 on page 26.

3.6.2.1 Setup Wizard

The Setup Wizard is a configuration tool that simplifies the setup of MINI-LINKE equipment- whether you want to change an existing configuration or makean entirely new.

The wizard does not replace the traditional method of setting up theequipment. Rather, it automates the tasks you normally do by hand and helpsyou navigate through the setup process.

To use the Setup Wizard:

1 Close all Terminal and Network windows, that is, the Main windowshould be empty.

2 On the Network menu, click Setup Wizard.

3 In the welcome page, click Next.

4 In the AM Setup page, click AM Setup.

5 In the AM Setup dialog box, do the AM setup.

6 Close the AM Setup dialog box.

7 Click Next.

8 If there is an SAU present:

1 In the Hop Setup page, click Com Setup.

2 In the Communication Setup dialog box, do the communicationsetup.

3 Close the Communication Setup dialog box.


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9 For each terminal in the Hop Setup page, click Hop Setup.

10 In the Hop Setup dialog box, do the hop setup.

11 Close the Hop Setup dialog box.

12 Click Next.

13 If there is an SAU present:

1 In the Traffic Setup page, click User I/O Setup.

2 In the User I/O Setup dialog box, do the user I/O setup.

3 Close the User I/O Setup dialog box.

14 In the Traffic Setup page, click Traffic Setup.

15 In the Traffic Setup dialog box, do the traffic setup.

16 Close the Traffic Setup dialog box.

17 Do one of the following:

If there is an SAU present: Click Next.

If there is no SAU: Click Finish to complete the setup.

Note: The following steps only apply when there is an SAU present.

18 In the Service Channel Setup page, click Channel Setup.

19 In the Service Channel Setup dialog box, do the service channel setup.

20 Close the Service Channel Setup dialog box.

21 Click Finish to complete the setup.

3.6.2.2 AM Setup

In the AM setup, you can set up the equipment and the IDs of the installedterminals in the AM.

Note: After a change in the AM Setup, always control and then save the hopand traffic setups, even if they have not been changed.

Note: If you are going to make a traffic setup with routing according to a filled-in routing setup form, click here for an explanation of the form contents.

To do the AM setup:

1 Connect the PC to the O&M port of the equipment you want to set up.

2 Restart your computer and MSM.


4 In the Terminal List, double-click TRMA.


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5 On the Setup menu, click AM.

Note: If you get a warning that the NCC cable is connected, then justdisconnect the cable and try again. You cannot do the AM setup while theNCC cable is connected.

6 For SAU:

1 In the AM Setup dialog box, click Config.

2 In the ID box, type the ID for the SAU.

3 Click OK.

7 For radio terminals:


2 Select the options you want.

Click Help for information on the different settings.

Caution: Changing the traffic capacity of a capacity agile MMU can insome cases lead to a discrepancy between the settings in the MMUand the other equipment. It is therefore very important that you verifyand save the settings in the hop and traffic setup dialog boxes, even ifthe settings in these dialog boxes seems to be correct.

3 Type the ID for the terminal(s); for the MMU in a 1+0 terminal, or forthe SMU in a 1+1 terminal.

4 Click OK.

8 For expanded NCC:

In the Expanded NCC list, select the AM number for the AMM, orselect Inactive if you do not want to use expanded NCC.

Note: If you select Inactive and try to connect the NCC cable to anMMU, the NCC err alarm will flash on the MMU display.

9 Click Save when every terminal and SAU have correct protection mode,traffic rate and ID, and the expanded NCC is set (if applicable). Allwindows will close and MSM will automatically do a local scan.

10 If you have changed the capacity of a capacity agile MMU:

Turn on the transmitter.


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3.6.2.3 Hop Setup

In the hop setup, you can set hop specific parameters.

Caution: Changing the traffic capacity of a capacity agile MMU can in somecases lead to a discrepancy between the settings in the MMU and the otherequipment. It is therefore very important that you verify and save the settingsin the hop and traffic setup dialog boxes, even if the settings in these dialogboxes seems to be correct.

To do the hop setup:

1 In the Terminal List, double-click the MINI-LINK E terminal you want to setup.

2 On the Setup menu, click Hop.

3 In the Hop Setup dialog box, set the hop specific parameters.


Caution: Make sure that the Radio ID Check and Far End ID settingsare correct if you have made changes to the traffic capacity of a capacityagile MMU.

4 If the hop should use ATPC:

1 Check the ATPC capabilities of the hop, see Section 3.6.2.3.1 onpage 29.

2 Set up ATPC, see Section 3.6.2.3.2 on page 30.

5 To interconnect several AMMs: Set up Expanded NCC, see Section3.6.2.6 on page 36.

6 Click Save.

7 In the Control and Status pane of the Terminal window, check that thetransmitter is turned on. If it is not, turn it on.

8 Close the Terminal window.

3.6.2.3.1 Checking the ATPC Capabilities

To use ATPC, all units in the hop must support ATPC.

To check the ATPC capabilities of the units:

1 In the Terminal List, double-click on a terminal in the hop you want tocheck.



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3 In the Hop Setup dialog box, click Capabilities under ATPC.

The ATPC Capabilities dialog box lists the ATPC capabilities of all unitsin the hop.

Click Help for information on the different values.

In some cases, when the master unit (SMU for 1+1, or SMU for 1+0) does notsupport ATPC, you can get additional information by checking the ATPCcapabilities for both terminals in the hop respectively. To do this, open theATPC Capabilities dialog box from the Hop Setup dialog box for eachterminal (near-end and far-end).

3.6.2.3.2 Setting Up ATPC

Once you have verified that all units in the hop supports ATPC, you canmodify the ATPC settings.

To set up ATPC for a hop:

1 In the Terminal List, double-click on a terminal in the hop you want tocheck.


3 In the Hop Setup dialog box, click ATPC Setup under ATPC.

4 In the ATPC Setup dialog box, select the Enabled check box.

5 In the Max Output Power (dBm) boxes, type or select the maximumtransmitter output power. The output power will never exceed this value.

6 In the Target Input Power (dBm) (far end) boxes, type or select thetarget input power for the far end. The output power of the near end willautomatically adjust to maintain this input power on the far end terminal.

7 Click OK.


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3.6.2.4 Traffic Setup

The traffic setup for ETSI and ANSI systems are a little different. For example,traffic routing is not available for ANSI systems.

3.6.2.4.1 Traffic Setup - ETSI

In the traffic setup, you can specify all traffic inputs and the traffic routingwithin an AMM.

Caution: Changing the traffic capacity of a capacity agile MMU can in somecases lead to a discrepancy between the settings in the MMU and the otherequipment. It is therefore very important that you verify and save the settingsin the hop and traffic setup dialog boxes, even if the settings in these dialogboxes seems to be correct.

Note: Since the basic traffic configuration is defined in the AM Setup dialogbox, the traffic setup must be done after the AM setup.

Note: Traffic routing is only guaranteed for configurations that are verifiedaccording to the MINI-LINK Planning and Engineering Manual, and whenthe prerequisites has been considered.

To do the traffic setup:


2 On the Setup menu, click Traffic.

3 In the Traffic Setup dialog box, select terminal by clicking the tab with theterminal ID.


4 To route a signal in the back-plane:

1 Click on the button with the signal.

If the signal already is connected to another point, this is presented inthe top Connected to box.

2 Select an available connection point from the list.


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If the connection point is already connected to another point, this ispresented in the bottom Connected to box.

3 Click Disconnect to disconnect the connections.

4 Click Connect.

Caution: Clicking Reset will reset the traffic setup for all terminals in theAMM to the original traffic configuration, as set in the AM setup.

5 Select the Alarm check boxes to activate the input alarms for the signalsthat should be used. Deselect the check boxes to deactivate input alarmsfor that signal.

6 Click Save.



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3.6.2.4.2 Traffic Setup - ANSI

In the traffic setup, you can specify all traffic inputs within an AMM.

Note: Since the basic traffic configuration is defined in the AM Setup dialogbox, the traffic setup must be done after the AM Setup.

To do the traffic setup:



3 In the Traffic Setup dialog box, select terminal by clicking the tab with theterminal ID.


4 Select the Alarm check boxes to activate the input alarms for the signalsthat should be used. Deselect the check boxes to deactivate input alarmsfor that signal.

5 For capacity agile equipment: In the Traffic Interface lists, select thetype of line coding (B8ZS or AMI) and the pulse mask adjustment to useto maintain system synchronization.

6 Click Save.


3.6.2.5 SAU Setup

In the SAU setup, you can define the equipment connected to the SAUcommunication buses, set up user inputs and outputs, and control the servicechannel alarms.

In the communication setup, you can define the equipment connected to theSAU communication buses (EAC and RAC). The terminals within the AMM arelisted as information.

To do the SAU setup:

1 In the Terminal List, double-click the MINI-LINK E SAU terminal you wantto set up.

2 On the Setup menu, click Communication.


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3 In the Communication Setup dialog box, if applicable, set the EAC IDs(the IDs connected to the same EAC bus as the SAU) under EAC.


4 If applicable, select communication interface and enter the remote ID forthe RAC under RAC.

5 Click Save to close the Communication Setup dialog box.

6 On the Setup menu, click User I/O.

7 In the User I/O Setup dialog box, configure the user inputs and outputs.User 1 to 8 are inputs, while User 9 to 12 can be selected for eitherinputs or outputs.


8 Click Save to close the User I/O Setup dialog box.

Note: Steps 9 to 12 only apply for SAU Exp 1 and Exp 2.

9 On the Setup menu, click Service Channel.

10 In the Service Channel Setup dialog box, select the Alarm check boxesof the terminal IDs to be connected to digital service channels. Thisactivates the service channel alarms for the signals.


11 For SAU Exp 2:

1 Select the Connect check boxes of the terminal IDs to be connectedto the analog service channel.

2 In the Teleph. no. box, type or select the telephone number to thisSAU.

3 Select the Connect check boxes of the BR Out ports that areconnected by cables to other access modules. You can amplify theBR Out ports if, for example, the branching cable (BR/EAC) is long.The default value is –11 dB.

12 Click Save to close the Service Channel Setup dialog box.



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3.6.2.5.1 Using the Service Telephone for SAU Exp 2

The service telephone is connected to the analog service channel, available inSAU Exp 2.

The two-digit number for the telephone is set in MSM, in the Service Channelsetup.

To call a service telephone in the MINI-LINK sub-network:

Lift the handset and dial the number for the telephone.

Service telephones connected to MINI-LINK E equipment are assignedtwo-digit numbers in MSM. Dialling 23 routes the ring signal to thetelephone with number 23.

Service telephones connected to MINI-LINK C equipment are assignedsingle-digit numbers. They are set with switches in the telephone. Dialling23 routes the ring signal to the telephones with number 2 and 3.

The # button on the telephone can be used to make all telephones in thesub-network ring simultaneously (general call, group conversation).

The 0-9 and # buttons are the only buttons required for calling in the MINI-LINK sub-network. The other buttons are not used in the MINI-LINKapplication.

Note: There is absolutely no call privacy or secrecy on the service telephonenetwork. Ongoing conversations can be listened in to and participated insimply by lifting the handset.

Adjusting the sound level

The sound level in the phone is adjusted with the control on the right handside of the telephone.

The sound level of the ring signal is adjusted with two switches on the lefthand side of the telephone:

Use the switch for adjustment of the tone.

Use the switch for adjustment of the volume.


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3.6.2.6 Expanded NCC

Expanded NCC is used to distribute operation and maintenance data betweenAMs using the NCC connector on the MMU front.

3.6.2.6.1 Configuring AMs for Expanded NCC

The following procedure describes how to:

Configure new and existing AMs for Expanded NCC

Add new AMs to an existing Expanded NCC group

Prerequisites

All units in a new AM are set to a factory reset state

All units in an existing AM are visible in the AM Setup dialog box

1 Connect the PC to any O&M port in the AM you want to set up.

2 Start MSM and log in as Control Operator. (This step is only required forthe first AM.)

3 Disconnect any NCC cable that is connected to any of the MMUs in theAM. It is not possible to do the AM setup while the NCC cable isconnected.


Ignore any messages about the connection to subnet 1.

5 Double-click the first terminal that appears in the terminal list. This is theterminal you are connected to (the front-end terminal).


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Make sure all units in the AMM are shown in the AM Setup dialog box. Ifnot, troubleshoot:

If not all units are visible in the AM Setup dialog box, this can be due to ahardware error.

To get all units into the AM Setup dialog box:

1 Check the following sources of errors and correct them if wrong:

Make sure the prerequisites are fulfilled.

Make sure all units have power supply and are properly insertedin the AMM. See the MINI-LINK E Indoor Installation Manual forinstructions.

Make sure there are no faulty units

2 Close the AM Setup dialog box and return to the procedure. Repeatthe step where the error occurred.

7 In the Expanded NCC list, select the AM number for the AM. Every AM inthe Expanded NCC group must have different AM numbers. and clickSave

Note: Before clicking Save, do the AM setup if the terminals are notconfigured

8 Click Save.

9 Reopen the AM Setup dialog box and check that all units in the AM arevisible and that the AM number is correct. If not, troubleshoot:

1 In the Expanded NCC list, select Inactive and click Save.

2 Reopen the AM Setup dialog box and check that all units in the AMMare visible and that the Expanded NCC list indicates Inactive. If not,restart from step 1.


10 If necessary, do the remaining setups for this AM.

11 Repeat step 1 to 11 for each remaining AM.

12 Interconnect the AMMs with appropriate NCC cables. The cable isconnected to any MMU, with an available NCC connector, in the AMM.

13 Double-click any terminal in the last configured AM.

14 On the Setup menu, click Hop (or if you double-clicked an SAU:Communication).


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15 The Hop (or Communication) Setup dialog box opens and the NCC listshould contain all terminal IDs for this AM except the one that the dialogbox is opened for. It should also include an Exp. NCC button. If not,troubleshoot:

1 Check that all units in the AMM are configured for Expanded NCC,that is, they have an AM number and are interconnected with NCCcables.

2 Close the Setup dialog box and return to the procedure. Repeat thestep where the error occurred.

16 Click Exp. NCC.

17 In the Expanded NCC dialog box, click Update to update the informationin the Conn. AMM list.

After the update, the Conn. AMM list should contain all terminal IDs fromthe connected AMs (excluding the AM which MSM is connected to). If not,troubleshoot:


Make sure the NCC cable(s) are connected

Make sure the NCC cable is not faulty

2 Return to the procedure and repeat the step where the error occurred.

Note: Since all AMs are updated at the same time, you only need to dothis step once.

18 Click Close to close the Expanded NCC dialog box.

19 Click Save to close the Setup dialog box.

20 Check that the green LED on the affected units is not flashing and thatthe NCC Ext alarm is not active in the affected terminals.

3.6.2.6.2 Adding and Replacing Units in AMs with Expanded NCC

The following procedure describes how to configure added and replaced unitswhen using Expanded NCC.

Prerequisites

All new and replacement units are set to a factory reset state before theyare inserted in the AM.

All units in an existing AMM are visible in the AM Setup dialog box

1 Connect the PC to any O&M port in the AMM where you want to add orreplace a unit.

2 Start MSM and log in as Control Operator.


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3 Disconnect any NCC cable that is connected to any of the MMUs in theAMM. It is not possible to do the AM setup while the NCC cable isconnected.





Make sure all units in the AMM are shown in the AM Setup dialog box. Ifnot, troubleshoot:








7 Make a note of the AM number shown in the Expanded NCC list.

8 In the Expanded NCC list, select Inactive, and then click Save.

9 Add or replace the unit(s). See the MINI-LINK E Indoor InstallationManual for instructions.


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The AM Setup dialog opens and contains all units (includingadded/replaced units) in this AMM. If not, troubleshoot for hardwareerrors:








If this does not help, troubleshoot for other causes:

1 Connect the PC to the O&M port on the unit that is not shown.

2 Close all windows in MSM.



4 Double-click the first terminal that appears in the terminal list. This isthe terminal you are connected to (the front-end terminal).


6 In the Expanded NCC list, select Inactive, and then click Save.

7 Reopen the AM Setup dialog box and check that:

All units in the AMM are shown

The Expanded NCC list shows Inactive

If not, restart from step 1.


11 In the Expanded NCC list, select the AM number that was noted in step7, and then click Save.

Note: Before clicking Save, do the AM setup.


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12 Reopen the AM Setup dialog box and check that all units in the AMM arevisible and that AM number is correct. If not, troubleshoot:

1 In the Expanded NCC list, select Inactive and click Save.

2 Reopen the AM Setup dialog box and check that all units in the AMMare visible and that the Expanded NCC list indicates Inactive. If not,restart from step 1.


13 If necessary, do the remaining setups for this AMM.

14 Reconnect the NCC cable to the AMM.

15 Double-click any terminal in the last configured AMM.

16 On the Setup menu, click Hop (or if you double-clicked an SAU:Communication).

17 The Hop (or Communication) Setup dialog box opens and the NCC listshould contain all terminal IDs for this AMM except the one that the dialogbox is opened for. It should also include an Exp. NCC button. If not,troubleshoot:

1 Check that all units in the AMM are configured for Expanded NCC,that is, they have an AM number and are interconnected with NCCcables.

2 Close the Setup dialog box and return to the procedure. Repeat thestep where the error occurred.

18 Click Exp. NCC.

19 In the Expanded NCC dialog box, click Update to update the informationin the Conn. AMM list.

After the update, the Conn. AMM list should contain all terminal IDs fromthe connected AMMs (excluding the AMM which MSM is connected to). Ifnot, troubleshoot:





Note: Since all AMMs are updated at the same time, you only need to dothis step once.

20 Click Close to close the Expanded NCC dialog box.


22 Check that the green LED on the affected units is not flashing and thatthe NCC Ext alarm is not active in the affected terminals.


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3.6.2.7 Example: Traffic Setup with Routing

Note: Routing is not supported in ANSI systems.

Note: Traffic routing is guaranteed only for a configuration verified accordingto the MINI-LINK Planning and Engineering Manual and when you considerthe prerequisites below and follow the instructions in Traffic Setup.

The following prerequisites apply to traffic routing:

The MMUs and SMU s must have software version > R4.

The back-plane in the AMM is optimized for a net with tree structure. Tofully use an AMM, the terminal with the highest traffic capacity should beplaced in the position with highest position number in the AMM.

Always route on the highest possible traffic rate level (for example on 8Mbit/s level instead of 2 Mbit/s level).

The traffic can be routed between the terminals on a 2, 8 and 34 Mbit/slevel.

The terminal configuration is based on the alternatives provided in AMSetup.

The MUXes are defined in the AM setup. In the traffic setup, it is possibleto connect or disconnect the MUXes - this can only be done for SMUMUXes.

8 Mbit/s can be connected to the 2 Mbit/s connector on the front.

Below is an example on how to set the traffic routing in the Traffic Setupdialog box.

34+2 Mbps, 1+1 2x8 Mbps, 1+1

6x2 Mbps

Traffic in to the node: 34+2 Mbps, 1+1Traffic out from the node: 2x8 Mbps, 1+1

6x2 Mbps on the front


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Example:

1 Do the AM setup and the hop setup.

The Am Setup dialog box, after the AM setup.


3 Select the 502A tab.

The Traffic Setup dialog box showing terminal 502A.

4 Click the E2:1 button.

5 Click 502B E2:1 in the Available connection points list.

6 Click Disconnect.

7 Click Connect.

8 Repeat steps 3 to 6 for E2:2 to 502B E2:2.


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9 Clear the Alarm check boxes for E1:14, E1:15, and BB2. E1:9 – 13 andE1:16 remain connected to the front.

Note: You must clear the Alarm check boxes for signals not in use.

10 Select the 502B tab.

The Traffic Setup dialog box, showing terminal 502B.

11 Select the Alarm check boxes for the signals in use, that is E2:1 andE2:2.


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3.6.2.8 Example: A Routing Setup Form

Note: Routing is not supported in ANSI systems.

The example below shows a filled-in routing setup form generated from asimulated case in the MINI-LINK Traffic Routing Guide software according tothe MINI-LINK Planning and Engineering Manual.


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3.6.3 MINI-LINK E Micro

MINI-LINK E Micro equipment are set up in two steps:

Main Setup, see Section 3.6.3.1 on page 46.

Expanded NCC, see Section 3.6.3.2 on page 46.

3.6.3.1 Main Setup

To do the main setup:

1 Connect the PC to the AGC/O&M port on the MINI-LINK E Micro.



4 On the Setup menu, click Main.

5 In the Setup dialog box, make your changes to the MINI-LINK E Microsetup.


6 Click Save.


8 Close the Network window.


3.6.3.2 Expanded NCC for MINI-LINK E Micro

NCC is used for distribution of operation and maintenance data between up tothree MINI-LINK E Micro radios on the same site, using a Radio ConnectionBox (RCB).

1 Connect the MINI-LINK E Micro radio units to the RCB. See the MINI-LINK E Micro Installation Manual for instructions.

2 Connect the PC to the O&M port on one of the MINI-LINK E Micro radiounits.

3 Start MSM and login as Control Operator.





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7 Click Update NCC 1 and Update NCC 2 to update the information in thecorresponding list boxes.

Make sure that the lists show the terminal IDs of all terminals connectedto NCC1 and NCC2 respectively. If not, troubleshoot:





Note: Since all MINI-LINK E Micro radio units are updated at the sametime, you only need to do this step once.


3.6.4 MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals

To set up MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals, you must launch MSMfrom the Traffic Node LCT. See the Traffic Node documentation for details.

MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals are set up in two steps:

AM Setup, see Section 3.6.4.1 on page 47.

Hop Setup, see Section 3.6.4.2 on page 48.

3.6.4.1 AM Setup

In the AM setup, you can set up the equipment and the IDs of the installedterminals in the AM.

Note: After a change in the AM Setup, always control and then save the hopsetup, even if it has not been changed.

To do the AM setup:



3 Select the options you want.

Note: The available protection modes depend on how you defined theAM in the Traffic Node LCT before launching MSM. See the Traffic Nodedocumentation for details.


4 Type the ID for the terminal(s); for the MMU in a 1+0 terminal, or for theSMU in a 1+1 terminal.

5 Click OK.


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6 Click Save when the terminal has correct protection mode, traffic rate andID.

3.6.4.2 Hop Setup

In the hop setup, you can set hop specific parameters.

To do the hop setup:


2 In the Hop Setup dialog box, set the hop specific parameters.


Caution: Make sure that the Radio ID Check and Far End ID settingsare correct if you have made changes to the traffic capacity.

3 If the hop should use ATPC:

1 Click Capabilities under ATPC.

The ATPC Capabilities dialog box lists the ATPC capabilities of allunits in the hop.

Click Help for information on the different values.

2 Click OK.

3 Click ATPC Setup under ATPC.

4 In the ATPC Setup dialog box, select the Enabled check box.

5 In the Max Output Power (dBm) boxes, type or select the maximumtransmitter output power. The output power will never exceed thisvalue.

6 In the Target Input Power (dBm) (far end) boxes, type or select thetarget input power for the far end. The output power of the near endwill automatically adjust to maintain this input power on the far endterminal.

7 Click OK.

4 Click Save.

5 In the Control and Status pane of the Terminal window, check that thetransmitter is turned on. If it is not, turn it on.



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3.6.5 MINI-LINK C and MkII

MINI-LINK C and MkII equipment are set up in two steps:

Main Setup, see Section 3.6.5.1 on page 49.

SMM Setup, see Section 3.6.5.2 on page 49.

3.6.5.1 Main Setup

To do the main setup:

1 Connect the PC to the radio TERM port (on the radio or the SMM -C orICM).




5 In the Setup dialog box, make your changes to the setup.


6 Click Save.



3.6.5.2 SMM Setup

To set up MINI-LINK SMM equipment:

1 Connect the PC to the TERM port on the SMM.


3 In the Terminal List, double-click SMMA.


5 In the Setup dialog box, make your changes to the setup.


6 Click Save.




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3.6.6 MINI-LINK High Capacity

MINI-LINK High Capacity equipment is not set up using MSM. Instead, youconnect to the MINI-LINK High Capacity equipment using a standard webbrowser where you can set up the equipment.

Please refer to the documentation for MINI-LINK High Capacity for informationon how to set up this kind of equipment.

3.6.7 Other Settings

3.6.7.1 Resetting the Terminal Processor

The processor in MINI-LINK E, MINI-LINK E SAU, and MINI-LINK E Microterminals can be reset.

Caution: Resetting the processor might disturb traffic.

To reset the processor in a terminal:

1 Double-click the terminal which processor you want to reset.

2 In the Misc menu, click Reset.

3 For MINI-LINK E: Under Processor, select the processor you want toreset.

4 Click OK.

3.6.7.2 Setting Up User Ports for MINI-LINK C, MkII, and SMM

Each piece of MINI-LINK C, MkII, and SMM equipment is provided with twouser inputs and two user outputs. The input user ports can be used to readalarms from non-MINI-LINK equipment, such as fire alarms, burglar alarms,and power supply alarms. The user output ports can be used to controlexternal equipment, for example to start air conditioners.

Setting up input user ports for MINI-LINK C, MkII, and SMM:

Please note the following:

The System Administrator must activate the severity for User In in theConfigure Data Collection dialog box.

Always set the severity for User1 to Major for MINI-LINK C Micro (User1alarm for a MINI-LINK C Micro means AC failure).

The severity for the User Ports are set in MSM, not in CSS.

The severity for the User Ports setting sets the severity for all User PortsMINI-LINK C and MkII terminals in the network.


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When an alarm occurs on User In (from User In = 1 (open) to User In = 0(closed)), an alarm notification will be displayed in the status bar and the alarmwill be logged in the alarm log.

To set up output user ports for MINI-LINK C, MkII, and SMM:

Note: The User Mode must be set to Special in the Main Setup dialog boxfor the terminal.

1 Double-click the terminal which user ports you want to set up.

2 On the Misc menu, click User Ports.

3 In the User Ports dialog box, click User Output 1 or 2.

4 In the User Output 1(2) dialog box, select 1 to open the port or 0 to closeit.

5 Click OK in both dialog boxes.

3.7 Repair and Extension

3.7.1 MINI-LINK E

Warning! The plug-in units in the access module generate heat and may behot. Switch off the power before replacing a unit.

Replacement of a faulty unit, indoors or outdoors, is done on site. Forremoving and installation instructions, please refer to the MINI-LINKInstallation Manuals.

3.7.1.1 Spare Parts and Repair: MINI-LINK E

For information on spare parts, see the MINI-LINK Product Catalog.

The product code for the equipment installed can be read on labels on theunits. The labels are placed on the outside on the RAUs. On the indoor unitsthe labels are placed on the underside, where they can be read after havingextracted the units from the magazine.

Units can be sent to repair. For fast handling, please complete and enclose aFailure Report. The sub-units are repaired and replaced by equivalent units. Ifno fault is found, the cost for a full system test will be applied.

3.7.1.2 Preset and Factory Setup

The replacement unit must always be a factory-set unit, or it may disturb trafficuntil the new setups have been performed. If the unit has been used inanother configuration, it can be factory-set with the preset function before it isfitted in the new access module (when still positioned in its previous access


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module or in an access module that is not in use). The preset function isavailable in two different ways; from MSM or with a special plug to the front.

Note: Preset requires software version R4A or later in the front-end unit.

Note: Only the front-end unit will be preset.

With MSM:

1 Connect the PC to the O&M port on the unit to preset.

2 On the Network menu, click Preset ML-E SW.

3 Click Save.

With a preset plug, RNT 860 900/1:

Note: The preset plug is included in the Installation Tool Kit and MINI-LINKE Upgrade R4 or later.

1 Connect the plug to the O&M port on the unit to preset.

2 Switch on the power. When the preset is completed, the green LED onthe unit front starts to flash rapidly.

3.7.1.2.1 Factory Setup without the Preset Function

If you have a version <R4A without the preset function and do not have a plug,you must, in the AM setup, set:

Prot Mode to 1+0, and

Traffic depending on MMU type.

3.7.1.2.2 Preset of SMU

The following happens when you preset an SMU:

AM setup parameters

Own ID: TRMA

Protection Mode: 1+0 (Note: Terminal presentations will indicate 1+1configuration and No Master Connection)

Traffic: All traffic connections disabled

Hop Setup parameters

Not applicable

Traffic Setup parameters

Not applicable


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3.7.1.2.3 Preset of MMU

The following happens when you preset an MMU:

AM Setup parameters

Own ID: TRMA

Protection Mode: 1+0

Traffic: Depending on MMU type


Frequency, Tx Attenuator and Output Power will not be affected

AGC Threshold: -70 dBm

ATPC: Disabled

Far End ID: TRMB

Radio ID Check: Off

BER Alarm: 10-3

Local Control: On

NCC List: No NCC IDs


Routing: Traffic directed to the MMU front

Input Alarms: Active

Note: Transmitter will be set to Off after a preset of an MMU, allowingadjustment of the frequency and output power before activating thetransmitter.


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3.7.1.2.4 Preset of SAU

The following happens when you preset an SAU:

AM Setup parameters

Own ID: TRMA

Communication Setup parameters

EAC List: No EAC IDs

RAC (optional): Not active

NCC List: No NCC IDs

User I/O Setup parameters

User 1 to 12: Input, Normally Opened, Not Used

Service Channel Setup parameters (optional)

Digital and Analog: No Radios available

Analog: Telephone number 99, Branching not connected (level -11 dBr)

3.7.1.3 Adding and Replacing Units

3.7.1.3.1 Replacing MMUs in 1+0 Systems With Expanded NCC

To replace an MMU in 1+0 systems that use Expanded NCC:

1 Remove the MMU from the AMM.

1 Switch off the DC power.

2 Remove the RF cable.

3 Remove the NCC cable in the AMM where the MMU is to be replaced.

4 Extract the MMU from the AMM.

2 Preset the new MMU.

1 Connect DC power before inserting the new MMU.

2 Connect MSM to the new MMU.

3 Preset the unit.


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3 Insert the new MMU in the AMM.

1 Insert the unit with DC power on.


3 Connect the RF cable.

4 Switch on the DC power.

4 With MSM, do the AM Setup. Note: In the Expanded NCC list, select thesame AM number as the replaced unit had. Do not set the AMconfiguration (by clicking the Config button).

5 Do the AM Setup again; this time, do the AM configuration.

6 Connect the NCC cable.

7 With MSM:

1 Do the Hop Setup. Note: Update the Expanded NCC (Under NCC,click Exp. NCC, and then click Update.

2 Do the Traffic Setup.

8 Turn on the transmitter.

9 When adding a unit, do the Functional Test as described in the MINI-LINKE Installation Manual.

When replacing a unit, check that there are no alarms.

3.7.1.3.2 Replacing MMUs in 1+0 Systems Without Expanded NCC

To replace an MMU in 1+0 systems that do not use Expanded NCC:








3 Preset the unit.


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1 Insert the MMU with DC power on.




4 Set up the new MMU with MSM.

1 Do the AM Setup.

2 Do the Hop Setup.





3.7.1.3.3 Replacing MMUs in 1+1 Systems With Expanded NCC

Note: Before any actions, make sure the switch mode is Auto.

To replace an MMU in 1+1 systems that use Expanded NCC:




3 Remove the NCC cable in the AMM where the MMU is to be replaced.





3 Preset the unit.






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8 With MSM:

1 Do the Hop Setup. Note: Update the Expanded NCC (Under NCC,click Exp. NCC, and then click Update.





3.7.1.3.4 Replacing MMUs in 1+1 Systems Without Expanded NCC

Note: Before any actions, make sure the switch mode is Auto.

To replace an MMU in 1+1 systems that do not use Expanded NCC:








3 Preset the unit.





4 With MSM, do the AM Setup.



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6 With MSM:

1 Do the Hop Setup.





3.7.1.3.5 Replacing SMUs in Systems With Expanded NCC

To replace an SMU in systems (1+0 or 1+1) that use Expanded NCC:

1 Extract the SMU from the AMM.

2 Insert the Preset Plug in the O&M port of the new SMU.

3 Insert the new SMU in the AMM.

4 When the green LED is flashing fast, remove the Preset Plug.

5 Remove the NCC cable in the AMM where the SMU is to be replaced.




9 With MSM:

1 Do the Hop Setup. Note: Update the Expanded NCC (Under NCC,click Exp. NCC, and then click Update).




3.7.1.3.6 Replacing SAUs in Systems With Expanded NCC

To replace an SAU in systems (1+0 or 1+1) that use Expanded NCC:

1 Extract the SAU from the AMM.

2 Insert the new SAU in the AMM.

3 Connect MSM to the new SAU.


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4 Preset the unit.

5 Remove the NCC cable in the AMM where the SAU is to be replaced.




9 Set up the SAU. Note: Update the Expanded NCC (In theCommunication Setup dialog box, under NCC, click Exp. NCC, andthen click Update).



3.7.1.3.7 Replacing SMUs in Systems Without Expanded NCC

To replace an SMU in systems (1+0 or 1+1) that do not use Expanded NCC:

1 Extract the SMU from the AMM.

2 Insert the Preset Plug in the O&M port of the new SMU.

3 Insert the new SMU in the AMM.

4 When the green LED is flashing fast, remove the Preset Plug.

5 Set up the new SMU with MSM.

1 Do the AM Setup.

2 Do the Hop Setup.




3.7.1.3.8 Replacing SAUs in Systems Without Expanded NCC

To replace an SAU in systems (1+0 or 1+1) that do not use Expanded NCC:

1 Extract the SAU from the AMM.

2 Insert the new SAU in the AMM.

3 Connect MSM to the new SAU.

4 Preset the unit.


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5 Set up the new SAU:

1 Do the AM Setup.

2 Set up the SAU.



3.7.1.3.9 Replacing RAUs

To replace an RAU:

1 Switch off the DC power on the corresponding MMU.

2 Replace the RAU.

3 Switch on the DC power on the MMU.



No set-up is needed due to automatic backup.

3.7.1.3.10 Setups after Adding or Replacing Equipment

When a unit has been replaced or added, setups according to the table belowmust be performed. There is automatic back-up of an RAU, which means thata replaced RAU needs no setup since the MMU stores the old RAU settingsand sends them to new RAU. Note: This requires software version R4A orlater in the MMU.

Unit SetupMMU, SMU AM, Hop, TrafficSAU AM, Communication, User I/O, Service Channel

(optional)Note: When replacing an MMU in a 1+1 system, the radio cable must beconnected after the AM setup is performed.

Note: The transmitter must always be switched on manually when a terminalis installed. It can be done from the front panel (see the MINI-LINKInstallation Manual) or with MSM.


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3.7.2 MINI-LINK E Micro

Warning! Switch off the power before replacing a unit.

Replacement of a faulty unit, is done on site. For removing and installationinstructions, please refer to the MINI-LINK Installation Manual.

3.7.2.1 Factory Setup with the Preset Function: MINI-LINK E Micro

The replacement unit must always be a factory-set unit, or it may disturb trafficuntil the new setups have been performed. If the unit has been used inanother configuration, it can be factory-set with the preset function before it isinstalled.

With MSM:

1 Connect the to the AGC/O&M port on the MINI-LINK E Micro.


3 Click Save.

3.7.2.2 Preset of MINI-LINK E Micro

The following happens when you preset a MINI-LINK E Micro:

Near Radio ID: TRMA

Tx Frequency: Not initiated

Output Power: Maximum

AGC Alarm Threshold: -70 dBm

BER Alarm: 10-3

Bit rate: 2x2 Mbps

Enable Alarm: Active (both traffic channels)

Long Haul: Not active (both traffic channels)

Far Radio ID: TRMB

Radio ID Check: Not active

NCC Lists: No NCC IDs


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3.7.2.3 Spare Parts and Repair: MINI-LINK E Micro

For information on spare parts, see MINI-LINK E Product Catalog.

The product code for the equipment installed can be read on labels on theunits. The labels are placed on the outside on the terminals. The code is alsofound in the Inventory Data dialog box in MSM.

Units can be sent to repair. For fast handling, please complete and enclosethe Failure Report. The sub-units are repaired and replaced by equivalentunits. If no fault is found, the cost for a full system test will be applied.

3.7.3 MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals

For information about spare parts, repair instructions, and how to add andreplace units for MINI-LINK Traffic Node equipment, see the Traffic Nodedocumentation.

3.7.3.1 Preset and Factory Setup

If the replacement unit has been used in another configuration, it can befactory-set with the preset function before it is fitted in the new access module(when still positioned in its previous access module or in an access modulethat is not in use).

Note: MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals can only be preset using MSM;the preset plug cannot be used.

Note: Only the front-end unit will be preset.

To preset a unit:

1 Connect the PC to the O&M port on the unit to preset.


3 Click Save.


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3.7.3.1.1 Preset of SMU

The following happens when you preset an SMU:

AM setup parameters

Own ID: TRMA

Protection Mode: 1+0 (Note: Terminal presentations will indicate 1+1configuration and No Master Connection)


Not applicable


Not applicable

3.7.3.1.2 Preset of MMU

The following happens when you preset an MMU:

AM Setup parameters

Own ID: TRMA

Protection Mode: 1+0

Traffic: Depending on MMU type


Frequency, Tx Attenuator and Output Power will not be affected

AGC Threshold: -70 dBm

ATPC: Disabled

Far End ID: TRMB

Radio ID Check: Off

BER Alarm: 10-3

Local Control: On

Note: Transmitter will be set to Off after a preset of an MMU, allowingadjustment of the frequency and output power before activating thetransmitter.


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3.7.4 MINI-LINK C and MkII

If the baseband unit in the radio module or the control unit in the SMM isreplaced, a new software setup must be done but no new alignment isneeded.

For replacement of faulty equipment, refer to the user’s manual for theequipment.

Warning! The units in the SMM generate heat and may be hot. Switch off thepower before replacing a unit.

For information on spare parts, see MINI-LINK Product Catalog.

Sub-units or preferably complete modules can be sent to repair. For fasthandling, please complete and enclose the Failure Report. The sub-units arerepaired and replaced by equivalent units. If no fault is found, the cost for a fullsystem test will be applied.

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4 Fault Management

4.1 Status Symbols for Alarm SeverityThe alarm status, for each terminal in the Network List, is shown by a statussymbol next to the terminal ID. The symbol shows the status of the mostsevere alarm in the terminal.

These symbols are also shown in front of the group names in the Group Treeand indicate the most severe alarm in any of the terminals in the group.

Symbol Status DescriptionCritical Traffic disturbed (A-alarm).

NoConn No connection.

Major Traffic not disturbed (B-alarm), for examplealarms in a standby radio.

Minor Faults not affecting traffic, for example MINI-LINK E SAU alarms.

Warning Test mode: P-mark, loops, and so on.

Unidentified The terminal is not included in the activeNetwork List.

Unknown The terminal is included in the active NetworkList, but the status is not known.

Normal Normal operation.

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4.2 Notification of Alarms

4.2.1 Notification of Alarms in the Status Bar

When an event occurs in the network, a notification message is shown in thestatus bar and the status of the network is updated. The notification messageremains in the status bar until a new notification message is logged.

Status Bar

The alarm notification shows date, time, and terminal ID of the terminal thatcaused the alarm.

The alarm reports are also stored in the MSM database for later analysis andproblem tracking.

4.2.2 Notification of Alarms by a Beep

If you want, you can be notified of alarms by a beep.

To get notified of alarms by a beep:

1 On the Config menu, click Data Collection.

2 In the Configure Data Collection dialog box, select the Beep atnotifications check box.

3 Click Save.

4.2.3 Notification of Alarms in Terminal Windows

Each Terminal window has an Alarm pane with a presentation of the currentalarms in the terminal. Depending on the type of terminal, this field looks alittle different.

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4.2.3.1 Alarm Presentation in the Alarm Pane for MINI-LINK E Terminals

In the Alarm pane, the units in MINI-LINK E radio terminals are presentedgraphically. The traffic signal is presented with arrows in the units. A redbutton with an arrow and a cross indicates an alarm.

Alarm Presentation in the Alarm Pane for MLE

A square in the Alarm pane indicates if the alarm is an A- orB-alarm. An A-alarm is traffic disturbing, calling forimmediate action, while a B alarm is not.

4.2.3.2 Alarm Presentation in the Alarm Pane for SAU Terminals

In the Alarm pane, SAUs have all alarms listed. Each alarm is followed by oneof the following symbols, depending on status:

Normal, no alarm indicated

Alarm indicated

Alarms followed by three circles have sub-levels.

Double-click on an alarm with three circles, to reach the sub-level.

4.2.3.3 Alarm Presentation in the Alarm Pane for MINI-LINK E Micro Terminals

In the Alarm pane, the MINI-LINK E Micro terminal is presented graphically.The traffic signal is presented with arrows in the units. A red button with anarrow and a cross indicates an alarm.

Alarm Presentation in the Alarm Pane for MLE Micro.

A square in the Alarm pane indicates if the alarm is an A- or B-alarm. An A-alarm is traffic disturbing, calling for immediateaction, while a B alarm is not.

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4.2.3.4 Alarm Presentation in the Alarm Pane for MINI-LINK Traffic Node RadioTerminals

The alarm presentation for MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals is thesame as for MINI-LINK E.

4.2.3.5 Alarm Presentation in the Alarm Pane for MINI-LINK C, MkII, and SMMTerminals

The Alarm pane shows the alarms listed. Each alarm is followed by one of thefollowing symbols, depending on status:

Normal, no alarm indicated

Alarm indicated

Buffered alarm; previous alarm that is no longer active

Alarms followed by three circles have sub-levels.

Double-click on an alarm with three circles, to reach the sub-level.

You can also get further information about an alarm.

4.2.4 Getting More Information about an Alarm

When you have been notified of an alarm, you can get more information aboutthat alarm. In most cases, you also get help to resolve the fault that hascaused the alarm.

To get more information about an alarm:

1 In the Network List, identify the terminal that causes the alarm.

2 Double-click the terminal.

3 In the Alarm pane of the Terminal window, click the red button with anarrow and a cross . This indicates that an alarm has occurred in theunit.

4 In the alarm dialog box, click Help to get general information on thisalarm.

-or-

Click the alarm marked and press F1 to get detailed information aboutthe alarm and, in most cases, help to resolve the alarm.

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4.2.5 Looking at the Alarm History

The alarm history presents all alarms that have been active since the last resetof the alarm history in the terminal, including the present status.

The alarm presentation uses the same graphical display and alarm indicatorsas for the Alarm pane in the Terminal window. You can also get furtherinformation about an alarm.

To see all alarms since the last reset:

1 Double-click the terminal whose alarm history you want to see.

2 On the View menu, click Alarm History.

3 In the Alarm History dialog box you can see all alarms that haveoccurred since you last reset the alarm history.

4 Click Close to close the dialog box without resetting the alarm history.

To reset the alarm history:

1 Double-click the terminal whose alarm history you want to reset.

2 On the View menu, click Alarm History.

3 In the Alarm History dialog box, click Reset.

4 Click Close.

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4.3 Alarm LogsLogs of all alarms are stored in the MSM database for analysis and problemtracking. You can read, filter, sort, and save the log to a file.

Note: A System Administrator must activate the log function before any logsare stored.

4.3.1 Selecting Parameters to Log

You can select what data to collect and log. The parameters that can belogged are alarms from terminals, the severity for User Inputs, and how theterminal status is polled from the terminals.

To log alarms in the Alarm Log:


2 In the Configure Data Collection dialog box, select the Log Alarmcheck box under Alarm Log.

3 Optional: Select the Include Start and Stop check box to perform a logof the terminals both when supervision begins and ends.

4 Click Save.

To control how the terminal status is updated:


2 Applies to MINI-LINK C terminals only: In the Configure DataCollection dialog box, select the Notification Polling check box underStatus Update to store detailed alarm logs and update the terminalstatus at notification.

3 Select the Background Polling check box to update the Network List bystatus polling. The terminals will be polled one at a time, each terminal ispolled 15 seconds after the previous terminal has responded.

4 Click Save.

To set the severity for user inputs of MINI-LINK C and MkII:


2 In the Configure Data Collection dialog box, select severity level in theUser In 1 and User In 2 boxes under Severity (MkII and C).

This setting affects all MINI-LINK MkII and C terminals. If the severity ischanged from Normal to another severity level, the User Inputs arepresented in the Alarm pane of the Terminal window for these terminals.

3 Click Save.

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4.3.2 Controlling what the Alarm Log Shows

There are several ways to control which alarm messages you want to see inthe Alarm Log and how you want to see them.

To show all terminals in the Alarm Log:

On the Log menu, click Alarm Log.

To show selected terminals in the Alarm Log:

1 In the Network List, select the terminals you want to see alarm messagesfor.

2 Right-click the selected terminals and click Alarm Log on the shortcutmenu.

To show all terminals in a sub-group in the Alarm Log:

1 In the Network List, select the sub-group whose terminals you want to seealarm messages for.

2 Right-click the selected group and click Alarm Log in the shortcut menu.

4.3.3 Filtering Alarm Logs

You can filter the Alarm Log according to the search criteria you select to getdetailed control of what the Alarm Log will display. You can combine anynumber of filters to decide what the Alarm Log will display.

To filter Alarm Logs according to the time when the alarm occurred:

1 Open the Alarm Log dialog box.

2 In the Alarm Log dialog box, click Search Filter.

3 Under Date/Time in the Alarm Log Search Filter dialog box, select theShow logs from and/or Show logs to check boxes and type or select adate and time, or specify an interval.

4 Click OK.

To filter Alarm Logs according to terminal IDs:



3 Under IDs in the Alarm Log Search Filter dialog box, select the Usefilter check box.

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4 In the list, select the terminal IDs you want to show in the Alarm Log. Holddown CTRL while you click to select more than one terminal ID.

If the terminal ID you want is not shown in the list, you can add it bytyping the ID in the text box and clicking Add.

You can also remove terminal IDs from the list by selecting them andclicking Del.

5 Click OK.

To filter Alarm Logs according to other parameters:



3 In the Alarm Log Search Filter dialog box, select the Use filter checkbox for the filter you want to use.

4 In the list, select the items you want to show in the Alarm Log. Hold downCTRL while you click to select more than one item.

5 Click OK.

4.3.4 Getting More Information about Alarm Logs

If you want, you can get detailed information about the entries in the AlarmLog.

To get detailed information about Alarm Logs:

In the Alarm Log dialog box, select an entry in the list to display detailedinformation about that entry in the Detailed Information box.

4.3.5 Saving Alarm Logs to a File

You can save the displayed Alarm Log either to a text file or as a MicrosoftExcel spreadsheet.

To save the displayed Alarm Log to a file:

1 In the Alarm Log dialog box, click Save to File.

You can filter the Alarm log to control what the log will contain.


3 In the File name box, type the name of the file. You can use long,descriptive names if you want.

4 In the Save as type list, select if you want to save the file as a text file oras a Microsoft® Excel file, then click Save.

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4.4 Control FunctionsThe control functions in the Control and Status pane of Terminal windowsare used to locate fault, set loops, make measurements, and so on.

4.4.1 Activating P-mark

With P-mark activated, all alarm signals are generated and can be read in thenormal way, but alarm notification messages are inhibited. The severity of theterminal will be Warning independent of alarm status.

Note: P-mark can only be controlled from the front of the MUX unit forterminals that include such units.

To activate P-mark:

1 Double-click the terminal, for which you want to activate P-mark.

2 Click P-mark in the Control and Status pane of the Terminal window.

3 In the P-mark dialog box, select On.

4 Click OK.

To activate P-mark for terminals with MUX units:

1 Double-click the terminal, for which you want to activate P-mark.

2 Click P-mark in the Control and Status pane of the Terminal window.

3 In the P-mark summary dialog box, click Terminal.

4 In the P-mark dialog box, select On.

5 Click OK.

4.4.2 Setting Loops to Isolate Faults

The loop test function is a helpful tool for locating faulty units. Several loopscan be set to isolate the fault to one unit.

You can set loops in both the near-end and the far-end terminal:

Near-end looping (TX loops) tests are used to find out if any of the units inthe near-end terminal is faulty.

Far-end looping (RX loops) tests are used to find out (from remote) if anyof the units in the far-end terminal is faulty.

Note: You cannot combine RX and TX loops with test port connection.

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4.4.2.1 Setting loops in MINI-LINK E Terminals

Note: You cannot set RF loops in MINI-LINK 26-E or 38-E.

1 Double-click the terminal for which you want to set loops.

2 Click Loop in the Control and Status pane of the Terminal window.

3 Under Terminal ID (Tx Loops) in the MLE LOOPS dialog box you can dothe following:

To Do thisLoop back the transmittedtraffic signal immediately at theinput to the SMU

Select the check boxes underSMU.

N1

Loop back the transmittedtraffic signal at the input of theMMU. AIS is inserted at the farend.

Select the BBn check boxesunder MMU Ra1 and Ra2.

N2

Loop back the transmittedtraffic signal for demodulationafter it has been modulated andmixed with the frequency of alocal oscillator

Select the IF check boxesunder MMU Ra1 and Ra2.

N3

Loop back and shift thefrequency of a fraction of thetransmitted traffic signal.

Select the RF check boxesunder RAU Ra1 and Ra2.Note: Turn off the transmitter ofthe remote terminal beforeactivating the RF loop, to avoidinterference.

N4

SMU MMU RAU RAU MMU SMU

Near-end Far-end

AIS

N1 N2 N3 N4

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4 Under Terminal ID (Rx Loops) you can do the following:

To Do thisLoop back the received trafficsignal (in the traffic interfaceand router part of the MMU) tothe transmitting side. AIS isinserted at the far-end.

Select the check boxes underMMU Ra1 and Ra2.

F1

Loop back the received trafficsignal (in the traffic interfaceand router part of the SMU) tothe transmitting side. AIS isinserted at the far end.

Select the check boxes underSMU.

F2

SMU MMU RAU RAU MMU SMU

Near-end Far-end

AIS

F2F1

5 Click OK.

Click Rev. Loops to set loops for the other transmitting direction. You canalso reset the loops to their previous state by clicking Undo, unless youhave saved the loops by clicking OK.

4.4.2.2 Setting loops in MINI-LINK E Micro terminals



3 Under Terminal ID (Tx Loops) in the MLE LOOPS dialog box you can dothe following:

To Do thisLoop back the transmittedtraffic signal, immediately at theinput, to the output on thereceiving side

Select the En:n check boxes. N1

Loop back the transmitted RFsignal immediately before thebranching

Select the RF check box.* N2

*Turn off the transmitter of the remote terminal before activating the RFloop, to avoid interference.

E Micro E Micro

Near-end Far-end

N2N1

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4 Under Terminal ID (Rx Loops), select the En:n check boxes to loopback the received traffic signal to the transmitting side (F1).

E Micro E Micro

Near-end Far-end

F1

5 Click OK.

Click Rev. Loops to set loops for the other transmitting direction. You canalso reset the loops to their previous state by clicking Undo, unless youhave saved the loops by clicking OK.

4.4.2.3 Setting loops for MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals

The loops for MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals work in the same wayas for MINI-LINK E, see Section 4.4.2.1 on page 74.

4.4.2.4 Setting loops for MINI-LINK C and MkII



3 In the Loops dialog box, click RF Loop and select On to shift a sample ofthe transmitted signal in frequency and loop it back into the receiver. Theremote radio inserts AIS on its outgoing traffic.

Note: You cannot activate RF loops from the remote side since looping breaksthe IAC connection and would make it impossible to deactivate the loop. Also,turn off the transmitter of the remote radio terminal before activating RF loops,to avoid interference.

BasebandUnit

MicrowaveUnit

AIS

BasebandUnit

MicrowaveUnit

Tx Off

The RF loop. Gray equipment is under test.

4 Click BB Tx Loop and select On to loop back the transmitting sidecomposite bit stream to the receiving side.

Note: You cannot activate BB Tx loops from the remote side since loopingbreaks the IAC connection and would make it impossible to deactivate theloop.

BasebandUnit

MicrowaveUnit

AIS

BasebandUnit

MicrowaveUnit

AIS

The BB Tx loop. Gray equipment is under test.

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5 Click BB Rx Loop 1 & 2 and select On to loop back the received signalsto the transmitting side in the remote radio terminal, after regenerationand line decoding. You can activate BB Tx loops individually in equipmentwith two traffic channels. The remote radio inserts AIS on its outgoingtraffic.

BasebandUnit

MicrowaveUnit

AIS

BasebandUnit

MicrowaveUnit

The BB Rx loop. Gray equipment is under test.

6 Click OK.

4.4.2.5 Setting loops for SMM



3 In the Loops dialog box, click Trib A to D and select On to loop back thetraffic signal in the far end and insert an AIS.

When you have activated a loop, the normal traffic flow is interrupted andall or part of the traffic is fed back.

MUXUnit MINI-LINK

AISMUXUnitMINI-LINK

MUX loop on one traffic signal. Gray equipment is under test.

4.4.3 Directing Traffic Signals to Test Ports

Note: Test ports are not available in ANSI systems.

Each SMU and MMU has a test port on the front panel, to which you canconnect test equipment. However, before you can do this, you must direct thetraffic signal to the test port of the unit you are connected to. You can chooseto monitor or route a traffic signal.

Note: You cannot set loops in the same unit as the test port connection thelatest action will remove the first. For example, the test port connection isremoved if you set a TX loop on the BB1 signal in the MMU while the testports on the MMU are connected.

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Analyzer

Test Port OutTraffic Out

Test Port InTraffic In

BERDetector

BITGenerator

Test Port OutTraffic Out

Test Port InTraffic In

The test port functions Monitor and Route.

To check the quality of traffic signals:

1 Connect your analyzer to the Test Port Out connector on a SMU orMMU.

2 Double click the terminal you want to test.

3 In the Terminal window, click Test Port.

4 In the Test Port dialog box, select the signal you want to test under thetype of unit you are connected to.

5 Click Monitor for the type of unit you are connected to.

6 If you do not want to save the changes you have made, click Undo beforeyou click OK.

7 Click OK.

To measure BER on traffic signals:

1 Connect your BER-meter to the Test Port Out connector on a SMU orMMU.

2 Double click the terminal you want to test.

3 Set an RF loop or a loop at the far-end.

4 In the Terminal window, click Test Port.

5 In the Test Port dialog box, select the signal you want to test under thetype of unit you are connected to.

6 Click Route for the type of unit you are connected to.

7 If you do not want to save the changes you have made, click Undo beforeyou click OK.

8 Click OK.

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4.4.4 Turning the Transmitter On and Off Manually

You can turn the transmitter on and off manually. The terminal cannot controlthe transmitter if you have turned it off.

To turn the transmitter on and off:

1 Double-click the terminal which transmitter you want to turn on or off.

2 In the Terminal window, click Transmitter.

3 In the Transmitter dialog box, click the transmitter you want to controland select On or Off.

Note: MINI-LINK C and MkII transmitters are controlled directly from theTransmitter dialog box.

4 Click Close (or OK for MINI-LINK C and Mk II).

4.4.5 Switching Transmitters and Receivers

You can only select switching for MINI-LINK E 1+1, MINI-LINK Traffic Node1+1 Radio Terminals, SMM 1+1, and SMM 2+1 configurations.

In the default switch mode (Automatic), the state of different alarms in theterminal controls the switching. When an alarm occurs in the active radio,there is a switchover to the standby radio. This radio then remains the activeradio (minimum number of switchovers).

However, you can also manually control switching and select transmitting andreceiving radio, irrespective of alarm status.

Note: For SMM 1+1, you can also select transmitter and receiver by a switchon the front of the Switch Unit.

To set switch mode to Automatic:

1 Double-click the terminal whose switch mode you want to change.

2 In the Terminal window, click Switch Mode.

3 In the Switch Mode dialog box, select Auto to let the alarm states in theterminal control switching.

4 Click OK.

5 Click Close.

To set switch mode to Manual for MINI-LINK E 1+1 and MINI-LINK TrafficNode 1+1 Radio Terminals:

1 Double-click the terminal whose switch mode you want to change.


3 In the Switch Mode dialog box, select Manual.

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4 Click OK.

5 Click Selected Tx and select a transmitter.

6 Click Selected Rx and select a receiver.

7 Click OK.

8 Click Close.

To set switch mode to Remote for SMM 1+1 and SMM 2+1:

1 Double-click the SMM terminal whose switch mode you want to change.


3 In the Switch Mode dialog box, select Remote.

4 Click TX and select a transmitter.

5 Click RX and select a receiver.

6 Click OK.

To set switch mode to Manual for SMM 1+1:

1 Double-click the SMM terminal whose switch mode you want to change.


3 In the Switch Mode dialog box, select Manual.

4 Click OK.

Note: You will have to select transmitter and receiver by a switch on the frontof the Switch Unit.

4.4.6 Opening and Closing User Output Ports for SAU Terminals

The status of the User Output ports that has been defined as Remote contr.in the User I/O Setup dialog box for SAU terminals can be set to Open orClosed.

To change the status of a User Output port:

1 Double-click the SAU terminal, for which you want to change User Outputstatus.

2 Click User Output in the Control and Status pane of the Terminalwindow.

3 In the User Output dialog box, click the User Port you want to change.

4 In the Port dialog box, select Open or Closed.

5 Click OK.

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4.4.7 Resetting All Control Functions

The following control functions can be reset simultaneously, which means that:

P-mark is set to Off.

All Loops are set to Off.

All Test Port connections are removed.

Transmitter is set to On.

Switch Mode is set to Auto.

To reset all control functions:

1 Double-click the terminal you want to reset.

2 On the Misc menu, click Restore.

3 In the Restore dialog box, click OK.

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5 Performance Management

The performance of each terminal is collected and saved in a non-volatilememory every 18 hours. This means that if the power is interrupted, loss ofdata is limited to at most the last 18 hours.

To view the performance of terminals:

1 Right-click the terminal you want to get performance data on.

2 On the shortcut menu, click Performance.

3 Click Help in the Performance dialog box for more information.

Click New Sample to update the performance data.

To reset the performance counters for a terminal:

1 Right-click the terminal whose performance data you want to reset.

2 On the shortcut menu, click Performance.

3 In the Performance dialog box, do one of the following:

Click Reset Perform. to reset the performance counters for MINI-LINK E and MINI-LINK E Micro terminals. Click Reset AGC to onlyreset the AGC levels.

Click Reset to reset the performance counters for MINI-LINK C, MkII,and SMM terminals.

4 Click Close.

5.1 Radio Transmitter and Receiver StatusThe status of the current transmitter and receiver is displayed in the Controland Status pane of each Terminal window.


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5.1.1 Transmitter and Receiver Status in MINI-LINK E

You can see the transmitter and receiver status of a MINI-LINK E terminal onthe right side of the Control and Status pane in the Terminal window.

Double-click a terminal to open the Terminal window.

Example of a Control and Status pane for MINI-LINK E.

The transmitters are presented under Tx and a frame indicates the activetransmitter. The output power of the active transmitter is also presented.

The receivers are presented under Rx and a frame indicates the activereceiver. The RF input level of the active receiver is also presented.

5.1.2 Transmitter and Receiver Status in MINI-LINK E Micro

You can see the transmitter and receiver status of a MINI-LINK E Microterminal on the right side of the Control and Status pane in the Terminalwindow.


Example of a Control and Status pane for MINI-LINK E Micro.

The transmitter’s output power is presented under Tx.

The receiver’s RF input level is presented under Rx.


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5.1.3 Transmitter and Receiver Status in MINI-LINK Traffic Node RadioTerminals

The status presentation for MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals work thesame as for MINI-LINK E, see Section 5.1.1 on page 84.

5.1.4 Transmitter and Receiver Status in MINI-LINK C, MkII

You can see the transmitter and receiver status of a MINI-LINK C or MkIIterminal on the right side of the Control and Status pane in the Terminalwindow.


Example of a Control and Status pane for MINI-LINK C and MkII.

The receiver’s RF input level is presented under Rx.

5.1.5 Transmitter and Receiver Status in MINI-LINK SMM

You can see the transmitter and receiver status of a MINI-LINK SMM terminalon the right side of the Control and Status pane in the Terminal window.


Example of a Control and Status pane for MINI-LINK SMM.

A frame under Tx indicates the active transmitter.

A frame under Rx indicates the active receiver.


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6 User Interface Reference

This chapter describes all dialog boxes in MSM. The dialog boxes areorganized according to the terminal types they apply, and those dialog boxesthat do not belong to a specific terminal type are gathered under General.

In each section, the dialog boxes are sorted in alphabetical order.


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6.1 General

6.1.1 Activation Progress

This dialog box shows the status of the activation session.

Information

SW Product Number. The product number of the software selected foractivation.

SW Release. The software release.

Estimated time. The estimated time to complete the activation session.

Activation Status

Ready. The number units that are ready.

Failed. The number of units that have failed.

Remaining. The number of remaining units.

Details. Opens the Activation Status dialog box.

Abort. Aborts the activation session.


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6.1.2 Activation Status

This dialog box displays information about the current activation status for theunits.

Remaining. Lists the remaining units in this activation session.

Ready. Lists the units for which the activation is successfully completed.

Failed. Lists the units for which the activation could not be completed.

6.1.3 Alarm Log

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Alarm Log List

Term ID. The identity of the logged terminal.

Date & Time. The date and time when the data was logged in the server.

Type of Equip. The type of terminal that is logged.

Cause for Log. The reason why the alarm was logged.

Severity. The severity of the alarm.

Detailed Information. Displays available detailed information about theselected log entry.

Save to File. Opens the Save As dialog box where you can save the log as atext file or as a Microsoft Excel worksheet.

Delete. Deletes the selected log entries.

Search Filter. Opens the Search Filter dialog box.

Refresh. Updates the Alarm Log list with the latest events.

6.1.4 Configure Communication

This dialog box is used to set up the communication between the PC and thefront end.

Connected To

Port on Terminal Server. Select this option to connect to the terminal bymeans of a serial port on a TCP/IP Terminal Server.

IP Address. Enter the IP address of the Terminal Server.

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Terminal. Select this option when the PC is connected directly to a MINI-LINKterminal.

Modem. Select this option when the PC is connected to a modem for distantsupervision of a MINI-LINK network.

Serial Port Number. Select the serial port that is used on the PC.

Response Time-out. Select the time within which a terminal must respond toa request before a new request should be transmitted. The terminal responsetime-out can be set to between 5 and 60 seconds.

6.1.5 Configure Data Collection

This dialog box is used to set the logging parameters.

Alarm Log

Log Alarm. Select this check box to log the alarms in the Alarm Log.

Include Start and Stop. Select this check box to log the alarms both whensupervision of a terminal begins and ends. The Log Alarm check box mustalso be selected.

Status Update

Notification Polling. Select this check box to store detailed alarm logs and toupdate the terminal status at notification. Note: This option applies only toterminals other than MINI-LINK E (for MINI-LINK E terminals, detailed alarmlogs are always stored and status always updated at notifications).


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Background Polling. Select this check box to update the network list bystatus polling. The terminals are polled one at a time, 15 seconds after theprevious terminal has responded.

Severity (MINI-LINK C and MkII)

User In 1 & 2. Select the severity for User Inputs of MINI-LINK C and MkIIequipment (Radio Modules and SMMs). The setting affects the severity of allthese terminals. If the severity is changed from the default Normal, then theUser Inputs are shown in the Alarm Field of the Terminal Window of allthese terminals.

Beep at notifications. Select this check box to make a beep occur every timea notification from a supervised terminal is detected.

6.1.6 Configure Login

This dialog box is used for changing the login password.

Old Password. Type the current password for the selected user category.

New Password. Type the new password you want to assign the selected usercategory.

Confirm. Type the new password again, to confirm that you have typed itcorrectly.

Login when launched […]. Select this check box to show the Login dialogbox when launching MSM from the Traffic Node LCT.


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6.1.7 Configure Sorting

This dialog box is used to select how the terminals are sorted in the TerminalList at start-up.

Terminal List

by Default. Select this option to sort the terminals in the same order as in thefile they are read from.

by ID. Select this option to sort the terminals in alphanumerical order.

by Type. Select this option to sort the terminals by terminal type.

by Severity. Select this option to sort the terminals by the severity of thealarm status.

Group

Recover group name from file. Select this check box to arrange theterminals in the network list automatically, according to the reference networklist in the File name box.

File name. Type the name of the reference network list file.

Browse. Click to select a reference network list file from a file browser.

6.1.8 Excluded Units

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No Connection. Lists units that are included in the Network List but has nopresent connection. This means that unit data could not be collected.

No Support RSU. Lists units that do not support Remote Software Upgrade.The units must be locally upgraded with a software release that supports RSU.

No Matching Unit. Lists units that do not support the selected SW ProductNumber.

6.1.9 Find Terminal

This dialog box is used to find terminals in the group tree.

Terminal ID. Type a terminal ID or select one from the list.

OK. Click to expand the Group Tree and select the terminal.

6.1.10 Load Progress

This dialog box shows the status of the load session.

Information

SW Product Number. The product number of the software selected for theload session.



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Estimated Time. The estimated time to complete the load session.

Load Status

Ready. The number units that are ready.

Failed. The number of units that have failed.

Remaining. The number of remaining units.

Details. Opens the Load Status dialog box.

Load Progress bar. Graphical display of the load progress.

Abort. Aborts the load session.

Activate. Opens the Select Units for Activation dialog box.

6.1.11 Load Session Details

This dialog box shows detailed information about the load session selected inthe Select Load Session for Activation dialog box.

Session Information

SW Product Number. The product number of the software.


Responsible. The name of the responsible operator.

Load Started. The date and time when the session started.

Load Finished. The date and time when the session finished.


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Valid units

Lists the units for which the load session was successful.

Failed Units

Lists the units for which the load session could not be completed.

6.1.12 Load Status

This dialog box displays information about the current load status for the units.

Loading. Lists the units that are currently being loaded in this activationsession.

Ready. Lists the units for which the loading is successfully completed.

Failed. Lists the units for which the loading could not be completed.


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6.1.13 Login

This dialog box is used to log in to MSM.

Control Operator. Select this option if you want log in as a control operator.Control operators can change and save most of the parameters for the MINI-LINK equipment and for the personal presentation. As a control operator, youcan view all system parameters. To log in as a control operator, you must typea correct password in the Password box.

View Operator. Select this option if you want to log in as a view operator. As aview operator, you can only change the settings for your personalpresentation, but cannot save any changes. To log in as a view operator, youdo not need to supply a password.

Password. Type the password you have received from your systemadministrator.

Note: The default password for control operators is 1111. If you want tochange the password, you can do this from the Config menu.


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6.1.14 Manually Enter Terminals

This dialog box is used to select terminals manually.

Terminal ID:s

Available. Lists the identities of terminals.

Add >>. Adds the selected terminal IDs in the Available box to the Selectedbox.

<< Remove. Removes the selected terminal IDs from the Selected box.

Selected. Lists the terminals that will be scanned, to find units to upgrade.

Load Information

SW Product Number. The unit and product number selected in the SelectSW Product Number & SW Release dialog box.

SW Release. The software release selected in the Select SW ProductNumber & SW Release dialog box.

6.1.15 New Group

This dialog box is used to add a new empty network group to the selectedposition, either to the root of the group tree or to a sub-group.

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6.1.16 New Terminal(s)

This dialog box is used to add new terminals to the client network list.

Group. The name of the group in the Group Tree to which the new terminalwill belong.

Terminal IDs

Terminal IDs list. A list of the terminals IDs that will be added when you clickOK.

Terminal IDs box. Type the identity of the terminal that should be added tothe group. Note: The ID must consist of four (4) alphanumerical characters (0-9, a-z, A-Z). The ID is case-sensitive.

Add New ID. Click to add the ID you typed to the Terminal IDs list.

Delete ID. Click to remove the selected ID from the Terminal IDs list.

6.1.17 Preset ML-E Software

Click Save to erase all parameters in the front end unit (MMU, SMU, SAUor E_Micro) that has been changed by the operator and reset them to thedefault factory setup.

Note: For MMU 2x2-34+2 and MMU2 (MINI-LINK Traffic Node), the traffic rateis not reset. These MMUs will retain the traffic rate that was set before thepreset.


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Note: Software version R4A or later is required in the front end unit.

6.1.18 Rename Group

This dialog box is used to rename network sub-groups.

Group name. Type the new name of the sub-group.

Note: You cannot rename the root of the group tree (Network).

6.1.19 Search Filter

This dialog box allows you to define the log events to be presented in theAlarm Log dialog box by setting specific conditions for the search.

Date / Time

Show logs From. Select this check box to exclude events that occurredearlier than specified. If this check box is not selected, all past events in thelog are included in the search.

Show logs To. Select this check box to exclude events that occurred laterthan specified. If this check box is not selected, all past events in the log areincluded in the search.


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IDs

Use Filter. Select this check box to activate the IDs filter. If this check box isnot selected, all terminal IDs are included in the search.

Text box. Type the terminal ID you want to add to the filter.

Add. Adds the terminal ID you typed to the filter.

Del. Deletes the selected terminal IDs from the filter.

IDs list. Select the terminal IDs you want to use as a filter. Only terminals withthe IDs you select are included in the search.

Type of eq.

Use Filter. Select this check box to activate the Type of eq. filter. If this checkbox is not selected, all types of equipment are included in the search.

Type of eq. list. Select the types of equipment you want to use as a filter.Only terminals of the type you select are included in the search.

Cause for Log

Use Filter. Select this check box to activate the Cause for Log filter. If thischeck box is not selected, all causes are included in the search.

Cause for Log list. Select the causes you want to use as a filter. Onlyterminals with the causes you select are included in the search.

Severity

Use Filter. Select this check box to activate the Severity filter. If this checkbox is not selected, all severity levels are included in the search.

Severity list. Select the severity levels you want to use as a filter. Onlyterminals with the severity levels you select are included in the search.

6.1.20 Select Load Session for Activation

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Available Sessions

Details. Opens the Load Session Details dialog box.

Date & time. The date and time when the session was finished.

Unit. The unit that was activated.

SW Product Number. The product number of the software that was activated.


6.1.21 Select SW Product Number & SW Release

This dialog box is used to select the software product number and release forthe load session.

SW Product Number

Lists software product numbers that are available for RSU. The followingproduct numbers of the software are available:

CAU 119 1099 MMUCAU 119 4026 MMU 4xT1CAH 109 799 MMU 2x8/16, 34+2/16CAH 109 0162 MMU 4xDS1, 8-16xDS1, 4-16xDS1CXC 132 3852 MMU2CAU 119 1101 SMUCAU 119 4025 SMU 4xT1CAH 109 0165 SMU 16xDS1CXC 132 3851 SMU2CAU 119 1102 SAUCAU 119 1100 RIU (RAU1)CAU 119 2721 ML7 (RAU1)CAU 119 2761 M78 (RAU1)


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CXC 132 0912 RAU1L, MCXC 113 404 RAU2CXC 132 2623 RAU2L, MCXC 113 400 RTU (E Micro)

SW Release

All releases for the currently selected product number. The list isautomatically updated every time a SW Product Number is selected.

Scanning

All Possible Terminals. Select this option to scan the complete network listfor the selected type.

Manually specified Terminals. Select this option to scan the terminalsspecified in the Manually Enter Terminals dialog box.

Have Disk. Opens a file browser where you can load new software types orversions from a disk.

6.1.22 Select Units for Activation

This dialog box is used to select which units to include in the activationsession.

Activation Information

SW Product Number. The product number of the software selected foractivation.



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Estimated Time. The estimated time to complete the activation session.

Exluded Units

Details. Opens the Excluded Units dialog box.

Available Units

Unit. The definition of the unit; normally the terminal ID. An addition to the IDis used to indicate RAU and MMU units in MINI-LINK E 1+1 terminals:

_Ra1 = The first radio in a 1+1 configuration.

_Ra2 = The second radio in a 1+1 configuration.

Active. The current operating software release of the unit. After the activation,this release will become the Passive release.

Passive. The loaded, not active, software release of the unit. After theactivation, this release will become the Active release.

Add >>. Adds the units you have selected in the Available Units area to theSelected Units area.

<< Remove. Removes the units you have selected from the Selected Unitsarea.

Add All >>. Adds all units in the Available Units area to the Selected Unitsarea.

<< Remove All. Removes all units from the Selected Units area.

Selected Units

These units will be included in the activation session. The columns display thesame information as those in the Available Units area.

Activate. Starts the activation session and opens the Activation Progressdialog box.


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6.1.23 Select Units to Load

This dialog box is used to select which units to include in the load session.

Load Information

SW Product Number. The product number of the software selected for theload session.


Estimated Time. The estimated time to complete the load session.

Exluded Units

Details. Opens the Excluded Units dialog box.

Available Units

Unit. The definition of the unit; normally the terminal ID. An addition to the IDis used to indicate RAU and MMU units in MINI-LINK E 1+1 terminals:

_Ra1 = The first radio in a 1+1 configuration.

_Ra2 = The second radio in a 1+1 configuration.

Active. The current operating software of the unit.

Passive. The loaded, not active, software release of the unit. This release isreplaced by the selected software release.

Note: The release number is replaced by "upg" if the unit is currentlybeing upgraded. If there is no passive software available, the releasenumber is replaced by "-".


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Add >>. Adds the units you have selected in the Available Units area to theSelected Units area.

<< Remove. Removes the units you have selected from the Selected Unitsarea.

Add All >> . Adds all units in the Available Units area to the Selected Unitsarea.

<< Remove All. Removes all units from the Selected Units area.

Selected Units

These units will be included in the load session. The columns display thesame information as those in the Available Units area.

Load. Starts the load session and opens the Load Progress dialog box.

6.1.24 Setup Wizard

This is the welcome page to the Setup Wizard, which will guide you throughthe setup process.

Next. Takes you to Step 1: AM Setup in the wizard.


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6.1.25 Setup Wizard Step 1 - AM Setup

This is the AM Setup part of the Setup Wizard, where you can do the AMsetup.

AMM

Pos. The unit position within the Access Module Magazine. The positions arenumbered starting from the lowest position.

Unit Type (indoor). The indoor unit type.

Unit Type (outdoor). The outdoor unit type. Only for MMU units.

Prot. mode. Protection mode. Defines the mode of protection:

1+0 Unprotected terminal

1+0 Hot Hot standby. One transmitter is transmitting while the otheris standing by. Both radios operate at the same frequency.

1+1 Work Frequency diversity. Both transmitters are transmitting, atdifferent frequencies.

Traffic. Depending on the MMU type, SMU type, and configuration, differenttraffic options are given. The extension –TR indicates that Traffic Routing isactive in the unit. Note: Traffic routing is not available in ANSI systems.

ID. The identity of the terminal. An ID consists of four characters.

AM Setup. Opens the AM Setup dialog box, where you can do the AM setup.

Back. Takes you back to the welcome page.

Next. Takes you to Step 2: Hop Setup in the wizard.


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6.1.26 Setup Wizard Step 2 - Hop Setup

This is the Hop Setup part of the Setup Wizard, where you can do the hopsetup.

AMM






1+0 Hot Hot standby. One transmitter is transmitting while the other isstanding by. Both radios operate at the same frequency.




Com Setup. Only available when there is an SAU present. Opens theCommunication Setup dialog box, where you can do the communicationsetup.

Hop Setup. Opens the Hop Setup dialog box, where you can do the hopsetup.

Back. Takes you back to Step 1: AM Setup in the wizard.


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Next. Takes you to Step 3: Traffic Setup in the wizard.

6.1.27 Setup Wizard Step 3 - Traffic Setup

This is the Traffic Setup part of the Setup Wizard, where you can do the trafficsetup.

AMM










User I/O Setup. Only available when there is an SAU present. Opens theUser I/O Setup dialog box, where you can do the user I/O setup.

Traffic Setup. Opens the Traffic Setup dialog box, where you can do thetraffic setup.


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Back. Takes you back to Step 2: Hop Setup in the wizard.

Next. Only available when there is an SAU present. Takes you to Step 4:Service Channel Setup in the wizard.

Finish. Only available when there is no SAU. Completes the setup.

6.1.28 Setup Wizard Step 4 - Service Channel Setup

This is the Service Channel Setup part of the Setup Wizard, where you can dothe service channel setup.

AMM











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Channel Setup. Opens the Service Channel Setup dialog box, where youcan do the service channel setup.

Back. Takes you back to Step 3: Traffic Setup in the wizard.

Finish. Completes the setup.


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6.2 MINI-LINK E

6.2.1 Activate

This dialog box is used to activate new software in the units in the selectedterminal.

Note: Only available for System Administrators.

Unit. Definition of the unit, normally the ID of the terminal. An addition to theID is used to indicate RAU and MMU units in MINI-LINK E 1+1 terminals (1+0has no addition).

_Ra1 = the first radio in a 1+1 configuration.

_Ra2 = the second radio in a 1+1 configuration.

SW Type. The latest version of the software is available on the EricssonIntranet. Please contact your Ericsson representative for more information.

Active. The currently operating software version for the unit. This version willafter the activation become the Passive version.

Passive. The loaded, not active, software version for the unit. This version willafter the activation become the Active version.

Activate. Activates the software. You will be warned if the active softwareversion is newer than the passive.


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6.2.2 Alarm History

This dialog box displays all alarms that have occurred in the terminal since thealarm history was reset last.

First click the alarm and then Help to get more information about an alarm.You can also select the alarm and then press F1.

Reset. Resets the alarm history.

6.2.3 Alarm Log


Alarm Log



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Detailed Information. Displays detailed information about the selected logentry.

Save To File. Opens the Save As dialog box where you can save the log as atext file or as an Excel file.


Search filter. Opens the Alarm Log Search Filter dialog box.


6.2.4 AM Configuration

This dialog box is used to configure the AM setup.

Protection mode. Defines the mode of protection:

1+0 Unprotected terminal1+1 Hot Hot standby. One transmitter is transmitting while the other is

standing by. Both radios operate at the same frequency.1+1 Work Frequency diversity. Both transmitters are transmitting, at

different frequencies.


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Note: The protection modes 1+1 Hot and 1+1 Work are not available ifthe two MMUs (in a 1+1 configuration) use different types of modulation,for example, if MMU_Ra1 uses QAM and MMU_Ra2 uses C-QPSK.

Note: For MINI- LINK Traffic Node, the available protection modesdepend on how the terminal was defined in the LCT.

Traffic. Depending on the MMU type, SMU type, and configuration, differenttraffic options are given. The extension –TR indicates that Traffic Routing isactive in the unit. Note: Traffic routing is not available in ANSI systems orMINI- LINK Traffic Node.

ID. The identity of the terminal. An ID consists of four characters, (A...Z, a...z,0...9).

Restricted IDs:

AAAA, TRMA, TRMB, SMMA and SMMB must not be used as IDs.


6.2.5 AM Setup

This dialog box is used to view the setup of the equipment and the Ids of theinstalled terminals in the Access Module (AM).

Pos. The units position within the AMM. The positions are numbered, startingfrom the lowest position.






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1+0 Unprotected terminal1+0 Hot Hot standby. One transmitter is transmitting while the other

is standing by. Both radios operate at the same frequency.1+1 Work Frequency diversity. Both transmitters are transmitting, at

different frequencies.Traffic. Depending on the MMU type, SMU type, and configuration, differenttraffic options are given. The extension –TR indicates that Traffic Routing isactive in the unit. Note: Traffic routing is not available in ANSI systems. Trafficrouting for MINI-LINK Traffic Node is done using the Traffic Node LCT; see theTraffic Node documentation for details.

Config. Opens the Configure AM Setup dialog box where you can configurethe ID, Prot. mode and Traffic parameters.

Expanded NCC. Selects if Expanded NCC shall be active or inactive.Expanded NCC is an O&M communication bus which allows interconnectionbetween AMs for distribution of operation and maintenance data. This reducesthe need for additional SAUs. If you are going to use Expanded NCC, youmust select an AM number. Note: The NCC cables must not be connectedbetween the AMs until all AMs have different AM numbers.

Note: Expanded NCC is not applicable for MINI-LINK Traffic Node RadioTerminals.

6.2.6 ATPC Capabilities

This dialog box is used to check the ATPC capabilities of the units in hop.

The ATPC capability of a unit can have one of the following values:

No. ATPC is not supported.

Missing. The unit is not available.

Unknown. No information about ATPC capabilities is available. Thishappens when the master unit (the SMU in 1+1 configurations or theMMU in 1+0 configurations) does not support ATPC; information aboutthe ATPC capabilities of the other units in the terminal will then beunavailable.

Yes. ATPC is supported.


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6.2.7 ATPC Setup

This dialog box is used to set up ATPC for the hop.

Enabled. Select this check box to enable ATPC for the hop.

Max Output Power (dBm). Type or select the maximum transmitter outputpower. The output power will never exceed this value. In a 1+1 configuration,this setting can be controlled independently for each radio.

Target Input Power (dBm) (far end). Type or select the target input power forthe far end. The output power of the near end terminal will automatically adjustto maintain this input power on the far end terminal. In a 1+1 configuration, thissetting can be controlled independently for each radio.

6.2.8 Expanded NCC

This dialog box presents the current communication on the Expanded NCC(that is the communication to other AMs connected to the same NCC bus).

Update. Changes the configuration of the Expanded NCC bus. Theconfiguration is done automatically by the terminal. A check will be performedof available terminals on the Expanded NCC. All available terminals will thenbe updated with the new Expanded NCC configuration.


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6.2.9 Hop Setup

This dialog box is used to set up hop specific parameters.

RF

Type. Radio band/sub-band (displayed as information only).

Tx Frequency (MHz). Type or select the transmitting frequency in MHz. TheTx Frequency must correspond with the Rx Frequency of the far end radio.

Rx Frequency (MHz). Receiving frequency in MHz, determined by the TxFrequency (displayed as information only).

Tx Attenuator (dB). The value of the installed fixed attenuator, if applicable.

Remote Controlled Output Power. Select this check box to set the outputpower from MINI-LINK E Adapter. Clear the check box if the output power isset locally on the radio. Note: Not available when using ATPC.

Output Power (dBm). Type or select the transmitter output adjustment(including Tx Attenuator). Remote Controlled Output Power must beselected first. Note: Not available when using ATPC.

AGC Alarm Threshold (dBm). Type or select the AGC threshold value for theRF input level. Used for 1+1 switching.

ATPC. Shows if ATPC is enabled or not.

ATPC Setup. Opens the ATPC Setup dialog box. Note: Only availablewhen all units in the hop supports ATPC, or when ATPC is enabled (evenif there are units in the hop that does not support ATPC).

Capabilities. Opens the ATPC Capabilities dialog box, where the ATPCcapabilities of the hop are presented.


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General

Radio ID check. Select this check box to eliminate reception of traffic fromany other radio but the correct far-end radio. When selected, the ID of thereceived bit stream is checked. If the ID differs from the Far End ID, a RadioID Alarm is generated.

Far End ID. Type the identity of the far-end terminal in the hop.

BER Alarm. Select the BER alarm threshold value.

Local Control. Select this check box to enable local control, such as settingloops, from the Local Supervision Interface on the MMU. Note: This option isnot available for QAM MMUs, capacity agile MMUs, or MMU2 (MINI- LINKTraffic Node).

NCC

Note: Not available for MINI- LINK Traffic Node.

The terminals presented in this list are the terminals in the same AMM asdefined in the AM Setup.

Exp. NCC. Opens the Expanded NCC dialog box where you can set thecommunication on the Expanded NCC (that is the communication to otherAMs, connected to the same NCC bus). Note: Expanded NCC must beenabled and an AM No must be selected in the AM Setup before you canopen the Expanded NCC dialog box.

Note: The Expanded NCC is configured in the Expanded NCC dialog box andis not affected by clicking Save in this dialog box.

Aux alarm

Note: Not available for MINI- LINK Traffic Node.

Aux input 1. Select the type of auxiliary unit whose alarm shall be handled byMMU Ra1. The name of the auxiliary unit you select here is displayed in theMMU COMMON alarm dialog box.

Aux input 2. Select the type of auxiliary unit whose alarm shall be handled byMMU Ra2. The name of the auxiliary unit you select here is displayed in theMMU COMMON alarm dialog box.


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6.2.10 Inventory Data

This dialog box displays inventory data for the terminal.

Unit. The name of the unit.

Unit Type. The type of unit.

HW Release. The release state of the unit.

Product Number. The product number used for the unit. An exclamation mark(!) in this field indicates that the software in the unit does not support productnumbers. For SMUs and SAUs an exclamation mark (!) can also mean thatthe product number is not stored in the unit.

Serial Number. The serial number of the unit. (not valid for AMM)

SW Product Number. The product number for the software in the unit. (notvalid for AMM)

SW Release. The release state of the software in the unit. (not valid for AMM)

AMM Position. The unit position within the Access Module Magazine. Thepositions are numbered starting from the lowest position.

Save to File. Saves the inventory data to a text file that can be imported into,for example, Microsoft Excel.


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6.2.11 Loop

When a loop is activated (On), the normal traffic flow is interrupted and all orpart of the traffic is fed back.

When Loop is selected in the Terminal window, the Loop dialog box presentsall loops in the hop that will loop back the traffic to the traffic outputs of theselected terminal:

Tx Loops in the selected terminal:

SMU Tx Loops (only if SMU is available)

Loops back the transmitter signal on the SMU input to the SMU output.Used at input alarms in the terminal.

This loop is used to determine if there is a fault is within or outside theterminal.

Note: If the selected traffic signal is connected to a test port, the test portconnection will be removed by the loop.

MMU Tx Loops

Loops back the transmitter signal on the MMU input to the MMU output.Used at input alarms in the terminal.

If no SMU is available this loop is used to determine if there is a faultwithin or outside the terminal.

If an SMU is available this loop is used to determine if there is a faultwithin the SMU or MMU.


IF Loop


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Loops back the transmitter signal on the MMU output to the MMU input.Used at Tx IF input alarm in the RAU or for receiver alarms in the nearend or Far End MMU.

For receiver alarms in the MMU this loop is used to determine if there is afault within the MMU or due to the received signal.

For transmitter alarms in the RAU, or receiver alarms in the Far End MMU,this loop is used to determine if there is a fault within the MMU.

RF Loop

When Radio Frequency Loop is activated, a fraction of the transmitted RFsignal is shifted in frequency and fed back to the receiver. Used at inputalarm in the RAU.

Note: Turn off the transmitter in the Far End radio before activating the RFLoop, to avoid interference.

For receiver alarms in the RAU this loop is used to determine if there is afault within the RAU or due to the received signal.

For receiver alarms in the Far End RAU this loop is used to determine ifthere is a fault within the RAU or due to the path or Far End RAU.

Rx Loop in the Far End terminal:

MMU Rx Loops

Loops back the receiver signal on the MMU output to MMU transmitterinput.

If no SMU is available this loop is used to determine if a fault is within oroutside the terminal.

If an SMU is available this loop is used to determine if a fault is within theSMU or MMU.


SMU Rx Loops (only if SMU is available)

Loops back the receiver signal on the SMU output to SMU input. Used atinput alarms in the equipment using the receiver signal.

This loop is used to determine if there is a fault within or outside theterminal.


The reverse loops are available by selecting the button Rev. Loops.

The button Undo allows a reset of the changes performed, if not saved.


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Note: It is only possible to change loops in one direction for one terminal at atime.

6.2.12 Performance

This dialog box presents performance values according to ITU-T Rec G.826,max. AGC levels and the current temperature for the selected terminal.

Accumulated data is saved in the terminal in a non-volatile memory every 18hours.

Traffic Performance

Unavailable Time (s), UT. A period of unavailable time begins at the onset of10 consecutive SES events. These ten seconds are considered to be part ofunavailable time. A new period of available time begins at the onset of 10consecutive non-SES events. These 10 seconds are considered to be part ofavailable time.

Severely Errored Seconds, SES. A one second period which contains >30%errored blocks or at least one Severely Disturbed Period, SDP. An SDP occurswhen, over a period of time equivalent to four contiguous blocks either all thecontiguous blocks are affected by a high bit error density of >10E-2, or a lossof signal is observed.

Severely Errored Seconds Ratio, SESR. The ratio of SES to total seconds inavailable time during a fixed measurement interval.

Errored Seconds, ES. Errored Second is a one-second period with one ormore errored blocks.

Errored Seconds ratio, ESR. Errored Seconds ratio is the ratio of ErroredSeconds to Available Time during a fixed measurement interval.

Available Time. The Available Time is the total time excluding UnavailableTime.


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Background Block Error, BBE. Background Block Error is a block, notoccurring as part of a Severely Errored Second, in which one or more bits arein error.

Background Block Error ratio, BBER. Background Block Error ratio is theratio of errored blocks to total blocks during a fixed measurement interval,excluding all blocks during Severely Errored Seconds and Unavailable Time.

Background Block. Background Block are the number of blocks duringAvailable Time excluding Severely Errored Seconds.

AGC Levels

Last Sample. The current RF input level in dBm.

Since Last Reset. The maximum RF input level since a reset was performed.After reset the value will be continuously updated until the seventh day, afterthis period the value will be updated every seven days.

Last 7 Days. The maximum RF input level during the last seven-day period.After reset the value will be continuously updated until the seventh day, afterthis period the value will be updated every seven days.

Temperature

MMU [°°°°C/°°°°F]. The current temperature in the MMU, in degrees Celsius ordegrees Fahrenheit. Which measurement system that is used (Celsius orFahrenheit) is determined by the regional settings of your PCs operatingsystem.

The following limits apply:

For full performance – max. 75°C/167°F temporarily

For full function – max. 80°C/176°F temporarily

For typical specified MTBF – max. 45°C/113°F mean temperature

RAU [°°°°C/°°°°F]. The current temperature in the RAU in degrees Celsius ordegrees Fahrenheit.

New Sample. Updates the performance values.

Reset Perform. Resets the performance values.

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6.2.13 P-mark

P-mark must be set to Off during normal operation.

When P-mark is activated (On), all alarm signals can be read in the normalway, but alarm notification messages are inhibited.

The severity of the terminal will be warning independent of alarm status.

When P-mark is selected in the Terminal window, the P-mark dialog box ispresented, allowing the operator to set the P-mark On/Off.

6.2.14 Reset

This dialog box is used to reset the processor within the terminal.

Caution: A reset may disturb the traffic!

6.2.15 Restore

This dialog box is used to restore the terminal, which means that:

P-mark is set to Off

All loops are set to Off

All test port connections are removed


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Switch Mode is set to Auto

Transmitter is set to On



Date / Time

Show Logs From. Select this check box to exclude events that occurredearlier than specified. If this check box is not selected, all past events in thelog are included in the search.

Show Logs To. Select this check box to exclude events that occurred laterthan specified. If this check box is not selected, all past events in the log areincluded in the search.

Cause For Log

Use Filter. Select this check box to activate the Cause For Log filter. If thischeck box is not selected, all causes are included in the search.

Cause For Log filter. Select the causes you want to use as a filter. Onlyterminals with the causes you select are included in the search.

Severity


Severity filter. Select the severity levels you want to use as a filter. Onlyterminals with the severity levels you select are included in the search.


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Type of Eq.

Use Filter. Select this check box to activate the Type of Eq. filter. If this checkbox is not selected, all types of equipment are included in the search.

Type of Eq. filter. Select the types of equipment you want to use as a filter.Only terminals of the type you select are included in the search.

IDs





IDs filter. Select the terminal IDs you want to use as a filter. Only terminalswith the IDs you select are included in the search.

6.2.17 Switch Mode

During normal operation (Switch Mode set to Auto) the selection of transmitterand receiver is controlled by the state of alarms in the terminal.

If the Switch Mode is set to Manual, the switching is controlled by theoperator -making it possible to manually select receiver and, for 1+1 Hotconfigurations, transmitter.

When Switch Mode is selected in the Terminal window, the Switch Modedialog box is presented, allowing the operator to set the switch mode:

Switch Mode Auto

In Switch Mode Auto the terminal (the state of different alarms) controlsthe selection of receiver and transmitter (only 1+1 Working).

Switch Mode Manual

In Switch Mode Manual the operator (irrespective of alarm status) controlsthe selection of receiver and transmitter (1+1 Hot only).

If switch mode Manual is selected, the Tx and Rx buttons are enabled, givingaccess to the Tx and Rx dialog boxes were selection of operating transmitterand receiver can be performed.


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Note: For 1+1 Working only the Rx switching is available since bothtransmitters are operating.

6.2.18 Test Port

The Test Port allows the operator to monitor or route any traffic signal withinthe terminal to a test port.

Test Port contains the following functions:

Monitor

Used to check a received traffic signal without disturbing the traffic.

The traffic signal will be available at the Test Port Out connector.

Note: If a loop is activated for the selected traffic signal, the loop will beremoved by the test port connection

Route

Used to replace the normal traffic stream with one connected to the TestPort connector.

Caution: Route will disturb traffic.

Note: If a loop is activated for the selected traffic signal, the loop will beremoved by the test port connection

Select the traffic signal and then the function (Monitor/Route) and clickOK.

The button Undo allows a reset of the changes performed, if not saved byclicking OK.


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Note: Each MMU and SMU has separate test ports, for example if a signalwithin an SMU is selected the SMU Test Port will be used.

6.2.19 Traffic Setup (ANSI)

This dialog box is used to specify all traffic interfaces.

Note: Since the traffic configuration is defined in the AM Setup dialog box,you must do the AM setup before the traffic setup.

Tabs. Select a radio terminal in the AMM by clicking the tab with thecorresponding identity.

Connection. Presents the selected connection point for each traffic signal.Connection points with position number are connected to the front panel onthe terminal.

Alarm. Select the check boxes to activate an input alarm if a faulty trafficsignal is detected on the input. Clear the check boxes to disable the inputalarm detector.

Line Interface. Select the type of line coding (B8ZS or AMI) and the pulsemask adjustment (equalization) to use to maintain system synchronization.Which measurement system that is used (feet or meter) is determined by theregional settings of your PCs operating system. Note: Only available forcapacity agile equipment. Note: The given lengths are only valid for AWG22cables. If an AWG26 cable is used, the lengths should be halved.


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6.2.20 Traffic Setup (ETSI)

This dialog box is used to specify all traffic inputs (on or off) and the trafficrouting within an AMM.

Note: Since the traffic configuration is defined in the AM Setup dialog box,you must do the AM setup before the traffic setup.

Traffic routing is guaranteed only for a configuration that is verified accordingto the MINI-LINK E Planning and Engineering Manual.

Tabs. Select a radio terminal in the AMM by clicking the tab with thecorresponding identity.

Connection. Presents the selected connection point for each traffic signal.Connection points with position number are connected to the front panel onthe terminal. Connection points with IDs are connected on the back plane toanother terminal in the AMM.

Alarm. Select the check boxes to activate an input alarm if a faulty trafficsignal is detected on the input. Clear the check boxes to disable the inputalarm detector.

Traffic Signal buttons. Click these buttons to display the traffic signal in theTraffic Routing area.

MUX Symbol. Indicates that a MUX is reserved for the traffic signal (this isdefined in the AM Setup).

Traffic Routing

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Connected to. Displays the current connection point for the selected trafficsignal.

Available connection points. Select an available connection point for theselected traffic signal.

Connected to. Displays the current connection point for the connection pointyou selected in the Available connection points list.

Connect. Connects the Selected Signal to the signal selected in theAvailable connection points list.

Disconnect. Disconnects the Selected Signal from the signal selected in theAvailable connection points list.

Reset. Resets the traffic routing setup for all terminals in the AMM to theoriginal traffic configuration as set in the AM Setup dialog box.

Caution: Resetting the traffic routing will disturb traffic!

6.2.21 Transmitter

The operator can manually turn off the transmitter (when setting an RF loop,for example).

When Transmitter is selected in the Terminal window, the Transmitterdialog box is presented, allowing the operator to set the transmitter On/Off.

If a transmitter in a 1+1 Hot configuration is turned off by the protection switchthis does not affect the transmitter status presentation.

If the operator turns off the transmitter the terminal can not control it.

Note: For 1+1 configurations a selection of radio must first be performed in theTransmitter 1+1 dialog box allowing selection of the transmitter to control.


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6.3 MINI-LINK SAU

6.3.1 Activate

This dialog box is used to activate new software in the units in the selectedterminal.





SW Prod No. The product number of the software


Passive. The loaded, not acteive, software version for the unit. This versionwill after the activation become the Active version.



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6.3.2 Alarm History




6.3.3 Alarm Log


Alarm Log




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Search filter. Opens the Search Filter dialog box.


6.3.4 AM Configuration SAU

This dialog box is used to set the ID of the SAU.

ID. The identity of the terminal. An ID consists of four characters, (A...Z, a...z,0...9).

Restricted IDs:




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6.3.5 AM Setup

This dialog box is used to view the setup of the equipment and the IDs of theinstalled terminals in the Access Module (AM).

Pos. The units position within the AMM. The positions are numbered, startingfrom the lowest position.

Type (indoor). The indoor unit type.

Type (outdoor). The outdoor unit type. Only for MMU units.



1+0 Unprotected terminal1+0 Hot Hot standby. One transmitter is transmitting while the other is

standing by. Both radios operate at the same frequency.1+1 Work Frequency diversity. Both transmitters are transmitting, at

different frequencies.Traffic. Depending on the MMU type, SMU type, and configuration, differenttraffic options are given. The extension –TR indicates that Traffic Routing isactive in the unit. Note: Traffic routing is not available in ANSI systems.

Config. Opens the Configure AM Setup dialog box where you can configurethe ID, Prot. mode and Traffic parameters.

Expanded NCC. Selects if Expanded NCC shall be active or inactive.Expanded NCC is an O&M communication bus which allows interconnectionbetween AMs for distribution of operation and maintenance data. This reducesthe need for additional SAUs. If you are going to use Expanded NCC, you


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must select an AM number. Note: The NCC cables must not be connectedbetween the AMs until all AMs have different AM numbers.

6.3.6 Communication Setup

This dialog box is used to define the equipment connected to the SAUcommunication buses (EAC and RAC).

EAC

EAC Ids. Identities of all terminals connected to the EAC bus at the same site.

Text box. Type the terminal ID you want to add to the list.

Add ID. Adds the terminal id you have typed to the list.

Del ID. Removes the ID you have selected from the list.

RAC

Active. Select this check box to activate the RAC bus and enableconfiguration of the bus.

Remote ID. Type the identity of the SAU at the far-end of the RAC.

Interface RS-232. Select this option to use the RS-232 interface for RACcommunication.

Interface G.703. Select this option to use the G.703 interface for RACcommunication.

NCC

The terminal IDs presented in this list are the terminal IDs in the AMM, asdefined in the AM Setup.

Exp. NCC. Opens the Expanded NCC dialog box where you can set thecommunication on the Expanded NCC (that is the communication to otherAMs, connected to the same NCC bus). Note: Expanded NCC must be


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enabled and an AM No must be selected in the AM Setup before you canopen the Expanded NCC dialog box.

Note: The Expanded NCC is configured in the Expanded NCC dialog box andis not affected by clicking Save in this dialog box.






Product Number. The number used for ordering the unit. An exclamationmark (!) in this field indicates that the software in the unit does not supportproduct codes.







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6.3.8 P-mark

P-mark must be set to Off during normal operations.


The severity of the terminal will be Warning independent of alarm status.


6.3.9 Reset



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Date / Time



Cause For Log



Severity



Type of Eq.



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IDs






6.3.12 Service Channel Setup

This dialog box is used to control service channel alarms.

Channel 1 (Digital)

ID. The identity of the terminal in the AM to which the service channel signal isconnected.

Alarm. Select this check box to enable the service channel alarms.

Connection. The connection point for the service channel.

Channel 2 (Analog)

Note: Exp 2 only.

ID. The identity of the terminal in the AM to which the service channel signal isconnected.

Connect. Select this check box to connect the service channel to theomnibus.


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Teleph. no. Type or select the telephone number to the SAU.

BRx Out (dBr). Type or select the output level on the branching port. Defaultvalue: -11dB.

6.3.13 User I/O Setup

This dialog box is used to define user inputs and outputs.

Note: Provided with an SAU Exp 1 or Exp 2, each MINI-LINK E accessmodule has eight User Input ports and four User Input/Output ports. In thiscase, User 1 to 8 are inputs, while User 9 to 12 can be set to inputs or outputs.

In. Select this option to use the port for User Input.

Out. Select this option to use the port for User Output.

NO. Sets the port to Normally Open. Alarm state will occur when the input isclosed.

NC. Sets the port to Normally Closed. Alarm state will occur when the input isopened.

Severity (In). Select the severity for each User Input. If you select Normal, analarm will not affect the status presentation on a higher level, but will only beseen in the User Input Alarm dialog box.

Source (Out). Select one of the following:

A-alarm. For indication of traffic disturbing failures in the AM.

B-alarm. For indication of faults not disturbing traffic in the AM.

A or B-alarm. For indication of A-alarm or B-alarm in the AM.

For indication of activated P-mark in the AM.


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Remote. For control of user’s functions.

Note: User 12 can be set to Remote only and will not go active at DCfailure.

6.3.14 User Output

The User Output presentation shows the current status of the User Outputports as defined in the User I/O Setup.

The operator can control ports that have been defined as "Remote cont."


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6.4 MINI-LINK E Micro

6.4.1 Activate

This dialog box is used to activate new software in E Micro terminals.





SW Prod No. The product number of the software.


Passive. The loaded, not active, software version for the unit. This version willafter the activation become the Active version.



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6.4.2 Alarm History




6.4.3 Alarm Log


Alarm Log



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Product Number. The number used for ordering the unit. An exclamationmark (!) in this field indicates that the software in the unit does not supportproduct codes.






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6.4.5 Loop


When Loop is selected in the Terminal window, the Loop dialog box presentsall loops in the hop that will loop back the traffic to the traffic outputs of theselected terminal:

Tx Loops in the selected terminal:

Input Tx LoopsTxLoops

RF LoopRFLoop

Rx Loop in the Far End terminal:

Output Rx LoopsRxLoops

The reverse loops are available by selecting the button Rev. Loops.

The button Undo allows a reset of the changes performed, if not saved.

Note: It is only possible to change loops in one direction for one terminal at atime.


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6.4.6 Main Setup

In the Main setup dialog box the following parameters are presented:

Near Radio ID

Each terminal in a network must have a unique ID. An ID consists of four digitsor letters (A...Z, a...z, 0...9).

Restricted IDs:



Type

Radio band/sub-band (displayed as information only).

Tx Frequency

Transmitting frequency in MHz. The Tx Frequency must correspond to the RxFrequency of the Far End radio.

Rx Frequency

Determined by the Tx Frequency

Output Power

Adjustment of transmitter output power.

AGC Alarm Threshold

The AGC threshold value as the RF input level in dBm.


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BER Alarm

The BER (Bit Error Rate) threshold value.

Bit rate

Select between 2 and 2x2 Mbps traffic rate.

Enable Alarm

The input alarm detectors for each traffic signal can be:

Enabled (marked), meaning that an input alarm will be activated if a faultytraffic signal is detected on the input.

Disabled (not marked), meaning that no input alarm will be activated.

Long Haul

Long haul is used to increase the traffic interface sensitivity.

Long haul is activated if cables are longer than specified in G.703 (maximum 6dB). If long haul is activated cables with attenuation up to 36 dB can be used.

Far Radio ID

ID of the Far End radio terminal in the hop.

Note: This will not configure an ID for the Far End radio. The information isused for Radio ID Check and as operation and maintenance information toopen the corresponding far-end Terminal window for the selected terminal.


Restricted IDs:



Radio ID Check

The purpose of the Radio ID option is to eliminate reception of traffic from anyother radio but the correct Far End radio. When Radio ID is set to On, the ID ofthe received bit stream is checked. If the ID differs from the "Far Radio ID" inthe EEPROM, a Radio ID Alarm signal is generated.

NCC

The NCC list boxes presents the current communication on each NCC (that isthe communication to other MINI-LINK E Micro terminals connected to thesame NCC bus).

Click Update to change the configuration of the NCC bus. The configuration isdone automatically by the terminal. A check will be performed of available


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terminals on the NCC. All available terminals will then be updated with the newNCC configuration.

6.4.7 Performance

This dialog box presents performance values according to ITU-T Rec G.826,max. AGC levels and the current temperature for the selected terminal.

Accumulated data is saved in the terminal in a non-volatile memory every 18hours.

Traffic Performance

Unavailable Time (s), UT. A period of unavailable time begins at the onset of10 consecutive SES events. These ten seconds are considered to be part ofunavailable time. A new period of available time begins at the onset of 10consecutive non-SES events. These 10 seconds are considered to be part ofavailable time.

Severely Errored Seconds, SES. A one second period which contains >30%errored blocks or at least one Severely Disturbed Period, SDP. An SDP occurswhen, over a period of time equivalent to four contiguous blocks either all thecontiguous blocks are affected by a high bit error density of >10E-2, or a lossof signal is observed.

Severely Errored Seconds Ratio, SESR. The ratio of SES to total seconds inavailable time during a fixed measurement interval.

Errored Seconds, ES. Errored Second is a one-second period with one ormore errored blocks.

Errored Seconds ratio, ESR. Errored Seconds ratio is the ratio of ErroredSeconds to Available Time during a fixed measurement interval.

Available Time. The Available Time is the total time excluding UnavailableTime.


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Background Block Error, BBE. Background Block Error is a block, notoccurring as part of a Severely Errored Second, in which one or more bits arein error.

Background Block Error ratio, BBER. Background Block Error ratio is theratio of errored blocks to total blocks during a fixed measurement interval,excluding all blocks during Severely Errored Seconds and Unavailable Time.

Background Block. Background Block are the number of blocks duringAvailable Time excluding Severely Errored Seconds.

AGC Levels

Last Sample. The current RF input level in dBm.

Since Last Reset. The maximum RF input level since a reset was performed.After reset the value will be continuously updated until the seventh day, afterthis period the value will be updated every seven days.

Last 7 Days. The maximum RF input level during the last seven-day period.After reset the value will be continuously updated until the seventh day, afterthis period the value will be updated every seven days.

Temperature

[°°°°C]. The current temperature in the radio in degrees Celsius.

New Sample. Updates the performance values.

Reset Perform. Resets the performance values.

Reset AGC. Resets only the AGC performance values.

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6.4.9 Reset



6.4.10 Restore








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Date / Time



Cause For Log



Severity




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Type of Eq.



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6.4.12 Transmitter


When Transmitter is selected in the Terminal window, the Transmitterdialog box is presented, allowing the operator to set the transmitter On/Off.

If the transmitter is turned Off by the operator it can not be controlled by theterminal.


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6.5 MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio TerminalsThe dialog boxes for MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals are the same asfor MINI-LINK E, see Section 6.2 on page 112. The difference is that thefollowing dialog boxes are not applicable for MINI-LINK Traffic Node RadioTerminals:

Expanded NCC

Traffic Setup


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6.6 MINI-LINK C and MkII

6.6.1 Alarm Log


Alarm Log












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6.6.3 Loop


When Loop is selected in the Terminal window, the available loops arepresented in the Loop dialog box.

MUX Unit Loop

Note: MINI-LINK 15 and 18 MkII only, if applicable

There are four loops available for each MUX Unit; Tributary A, B, C and D. AnAIS signal replaces the normal traffic flow.

RF Loop

Note: MINI-LINK 15 and 23 only

A fraction of the transmitted RF signal is shifted in frequency and fed back intothe receiver. The remote radio terminal will insert AIS on its outgoing traffic.RF Loop cannot be activated from the remote side, since looping breaks theIAC connection and would make it impossible to deactivate the loop.

Note: Turn off the transmitter of the remote radio terminal before activating RFLoop, to avoid interference.

For 1+1 Hot Standby configurations the following procedure applies whenactivating the RF Loop:

1 Change the setup of the standby radio terminal by changing the NearStandby Radio ID (the ID of the radio terminal were the RF Loop must beactivated) to BBBB and save the setup.

2 Turn off the transmitters of the remote radio terminals, to avoidinterference.

3 Activate the RF Loop


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4 When the test is completed deactivate the RF Loop, turn the remotetransmitters on and change the setup back to normal in the standby radioterminal.

BB Tx Loop

Loops back the transmit side composite bit stream(s) to the receive side. AnAIS signal replaces the normal traffic flow. Baseband Transmit Loop cannot beactivated from the remote side, since looping breaks the IAC connection andwould make it impossible to deactivate the loop.

BB Rx Loop (x)

Loops back received traffic signals to the transmit side in the remote radioterminal, after regeneration and line decoding. An AIS signal replaces thenormal traffic flow. In equipment with two traffic channels, there are twoBaseband Receive Loops available, which can be activated individually.

6.6.4 Main Setup

The following parameters can be set in a MINI-LINK Radio Module:

Standby Mode

Hot Standby Mode is used in:

protected hops with only one transmitter active.

Working Standby Mode is used in all other systems, that is:

non-protected hops.

protected hops with frequency diversity.


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2+1 protected hops.

Near Radio ID

ID of the Near End radio terminal.

Note: This ID can only be changed with the PC connected directly to the radio.

ID:


Restricted IDs:



Far Radio ID

ID of the Far End radio terminal.

ID:


Restricted IDs:



Near Standby Radio ID

ID of the Near End standby radio terminal.

ID:


Restricted IDs:



Far Standby Radio ID

ID of the Far End standby radio terminal.

ID:


Restricted IDs:


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Bit Rate

Traffic rate of the radio terminal (2, 2x2, 8 or 2x8 Mbps).

Frequency Channel Number

Channel number for operating frequency.

Far and Near End radios must have equal channel numbers.

Frequency Index

Frequency sub-band.

Fixed from hardware, can not be changed.

Radio ID Check

The purpose of the Radio ID option is to eliminate reception of traffic from anyother radio but the correct remote radio. When Radio ID is set to On, the ID ofthe received bit stream is checked. If the ID differs from the Far Radio ID in theEEPROM, a Radio ID Alarm signal is generated and AIS is inserted in thereceived traffic channel.

Default=Off

Traffic Channel (x)

Only applies for 2x2 and 2x8 Mbps.

Traffic channel (x) should be set to On if channel (x) is used. When channel (x)is set to Off the alarm signal Traffic (x), which indicates loss of traffic on trafficchannel (x), is disabled.

Default=On

User (x) Mode

Each radio and SMM is provided with two user inputs and two user outputs.The user mode controls the mode of operation of the user outputs:

In User Mode Normal the status of the user output is determined by thestatus of the remote user input.

In User Mode Special the status of the user output is controlled by theuser via the MINI-LINK Managers.

The user ports are configured in the main setup. The status and control of theuser ports is available in the Misc menu.

Default=Normal


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AGC Alarm Threshold

The AGC threshold value as the RF input level in dBm. Valid range is -99 dBmto -30 dBm.

Default=-70 dBm

Remote Controlled Output Power

If selected the output power is set from the MINI-LINK Manager, if not theoutput power is set locally on the radio.

RF Output Power

Adjustment of transmitter output power.

EAC Ids

IDs to all terminals connected to the EAC bus at the same site.

ID:


Restricted IDs:



Default=Off

6.6.5 Performance

This dialog box presents performance data according to ITU-T Rec G.821.

UAS, Unavailable seconds. BER > 10-3 for more than 10 consecutiveseconds. Maximum value: 524,287 seconds (6 days)

SES, Severely Errored Seconds. Seconds with BER > 10-3 (excluding UAS).Maximum value: 524,287 seconds (6 days)

DM, Degraded Minutes. Minutes with BER > 10-6 (excluding UAS and SES).Maximum value: 8,191 minutes (6 days)


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ES, Errored Seconds. Seconds with any error (excluding UAS). Maximumvalue: 524287 seconds (6 days)

Total Seconds. Seconds since last reset. Maximum value: 67,108,863seconds (777 days)

Note: The values in the % column displays the ratio between theperformance value and Total Seconds.

New Sample. Updates the performance data.

Reset. Clears the performance counters.

6.6.6 P-mark



The severity of the terminal will be warning independent of alarm status.

When P-mark is selected in the Terminal window, the P-mark dialog box ispresented, allowing you to set the P-mark On/Off.

Note: Terminals that include MUX Units present a P-mark Summary dialogbox with the P-mark status for the terminal and the MUX Units separately.MUX Unit P-mark can only be controlled from the front of the MUX unit,whereas terminal P-mark can be controlled by opening the P-mark dialog box(described above).

6.6.7 Restore

Restores the processor, which deactivates Loops, P-mark, Switch ModeRemote and Transmitter On.


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6.6.8 Search Filter


Date / Time



Cause For Log



Severity



Type of Eq.



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IDs






6.6.9 Service Channel Test

A Test tone on the Service Channel can be activated. This test tone is sent onall service channels for about fifteen seconds.

6.6.10 Transmitter


When Transmitter is selected in the Terminal window, the Transmitterdialog box is presented, allowing the operator to set the transmitter On/Off.The status of the transmitter is also presented in the Tx field.


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6.6.11 User Ports

There are two modes available for the User Ports:

User Mode Normal

User Mode Special

The User Port mode is set, and described, in the Main setup.


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6.7 MINI-LINK SMM

6.7.1 Alarm Log


Alarm Log









Search filter. Opens the Alarm Log Search Filter dialog box.



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CSS Software. The CSS version installed in the SMM.

Control Unit. The version of the control unit installed in the SMM.

SU Software. The version of the installed switch unit software. Only for SMMas protected.

Switch Unit. The version of the installed switch units.

6.7.3 Loop


When Loop is selected in the Terminal window, the available loops arepresented in the Loop dialog box.

MUX Unit Loop (optional)


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6.7.4 Performance

This dialog box presents performance data according to ITU-T Rec G.821.

UAS, Unavailable seconds. BER > 10-3 for more than 10 consecutiveseconds. Maximum value: 524,287 seconds (6 days)

SES, Severely Errored Seconds. Seconds with BER > 10-3 (excluding UAS).Maximum value: 524,287 seconds (6 days)

DM, Degraded Minutes. Minutes with BER > 10-6 (excluding UAS and SES).Maximum value: 8,191 minutes (6 days)

ES, Errored Seconds. Seconds with any error (excluding UAS). Maximumvalue: 524287 seconds (6 days)

Total Seconds. Seconds since last reset. Maximum value: 67,108,863seconds (777 days)

Note: The values in the % column displays the ratio between theperformance value and Total Seconds.

New Sample. Updates the performance data.

Reset. Clears the performance counters.

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Note: Terminals that include MUX Units present a P-mark Summary dialogbox with the P-mark status for the terminal and the MUX Units separately.MUX Unit P-mark can only be controlled from the front of the MUX unit,whereas terminal P-mark can be controlled by selecting the Terminal button,which opens the P-mark dialog box (described above).

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6.7.7 Search Filter


Date / Time



Cause For Log



Severity




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Type of Eq.



IDs






6.7.8 Service Channel Test

A Test tone on the Service Channel can be activated. This test tone is sent onall service channels for about fifteen seconds.


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6.7.9 Setup SMM 1+0

The following parameters can be set in an SMM 1+0:

Standby Mode

Hot Standby Mode is used in:

protected hops with only one transmitter active.

Working Standby Mode is used in all other systems, that is:

non-protected hops.

protected hops with frequency diversity.

2+1 protected hops.

Near SMM ID

ID of the Near End SMM terminal.

Note: This ID can only be changed with the PC connected directly to theSMM.

ID:


Restricted IDs:




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Far SMM ID

ID of the Far End SMM terminal.

ID:


Restricted IDs:



Near Radio 1 ID

ID of the Near End Radio 1 terminal.

ID:


Restricted IDs:



Near Radio 2 ID


Note: In 1+0 configuration this ID must be set to BBBB (non-existing).

ID:


Restricted IDs:



Far Radio 1 ID

ID of the Far End Radio 1 terminal.

ID:


Restricted IDs:



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Far Radio 2 ID


Note: In 1+0 configuration this ID must be set to BBBB (non-existing).

ID:


Restricted IDs:



User (x) Mode

Each radio and SMM is provided with two user inputs and two user outputs.The user mode controls the mode of operation of the user outputs:

In User Mode Normal the status of the user output is determined by thestatus of the remote user input.

In User Mode Special the status of the user output is controlled by theuser via the MINI-LINK Managers.

The user ports are configured in the Main setup. The status and control of theuser ports is available in the Misc menu.

Default=Normal

EAC Ids

IDs to all terminals connected to the EAC bus at the same site.

Note: For SMMs using a separate EAC bus for the Near End radios (RadioEAC), the Near End radios should not be included in the EAC table.

ID:


Restricted IDs:




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6.7.10 Setup SMM 1+1

In addition to the parameters for SMM 1+0, the following parameters can beset in an SMM 1+1:

Traffic Channel (x)

Traffic channel (x) should be set to On if channel (x) is used. When channel (x)is set to Off the alarm signal Traffic (x), which indicates loss of traffic on trafficchannel (x), is disabled.

Default=On.

6.7.11 Setup SMM 2+1

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Near Radio 3 ID


ID:


Restricted IDs:



Far Radio 3 ID


ID:


Restricted IDs:



6.7.12 Switch Mode

Selection of automatic or remote mode for protected switching:

In Automatic mode the selection of transmitter and receiver is controlledby the state of the summary alarms from the radios.

In Remote mode the selection is controlled from the computer.

In Manual mode (SMM 1+1 only) the selection is controlled by a switchon the front of the Switch Unit.


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6.7.13 User Ports

There are two modes available for the User Ports:

User Mode Normal

User Mode Special

The User Port mode is set, and described, in the Main setup.

Glossary

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7 Glossary

AGC

Automatic Gain Control

AM

Access Module (indoor part)

AMM

Access Module Magazine

ATPC

Automatic Transmit Power Control. Afeedback system that regulates thetransmitted output power in response tochanges in the air interface, such as rain.

Network List

A list of terminals, saved as a file, for apersonal user configuration of thesupervised network.

Control Operator

The user category with all the privilegesnecessary to operate MSM.

Client Network List

A list of terminals, saved as a file, for apersonal user configuration of thesupervised network list.

CSS

Control and Supervision System. Softwarewithin each terminal which for examplesupports building of networks for operationand maintenance.

EAC

External Alarm Channel

Far-end terminal

The terminal with which the selectedterminal communicates.

Group

A group of terminals created by the ControlUser in the Network window for betternetwork overview.

GUI

Graphical User Interface

HCC

Hop Communication Channel

Hop

A radio-link connection with a pair ofcommunicating terminals.

IAC

Internal Alarm Channel

ICM

Inter Connection Module

ID

Unique identity for the terminal.

Mbps

Mbit/s

MMU

Modem Unit

MSM

MINI-LINK Service Manager

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NCC

Node Communication Channel

Near-end terminal

The selected terminal.

Network

Several MINI-LINK sites connected via radioor cable.

NMS

Network Management System

NMS Proxy Agent

Provides an SNMP interface to the network.

RAC

Remote Alarm Channel

RAU

Radio Unit

RCC

Radio Communication Channel

RSU

Remote Software Upgrade

SAU

Service Access Unit

Server Network List

A list of all terminals supported by the MINI-LINK E Adapter Server.

SMM

Switch/MUX Module

SMU

Switch/Multiplexer Unit

SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol

System Administrator

The user category responsible forinstallation and maintenance of the MINI-LINK E Adapter system.

Terminal

One side of a radio-link connection, or anSAU with a unique identity in the network.

Unit

Exchangeable part of a MINI-LINK system.

View Operator

A user category with limited privileges forviewing most of the parameters in theprogram.

Index

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8 Index

11+0, 28, 471+1, 28, 47

AAAAA, 23Activate - dialog box

MINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 112MINI-LINK E Micro, 143MINI-LINK SAU, 132

activating, 22, 73P-mark, 73remote software, 22, 23

Activation Progress - dialog box, 88Activation Status - dialog box, 89adding, 15

groups, 15terminals, 15, 16

AGC performance, 83resetting, 83viewing, 83

Alarm History - dialog boxMINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 113MINI-LINK E Micro, 144MINI-LINK SAU, 133

Alarm log - dialog boxMINI-LINK E Micro, 144

Alarm Log - dialog boxGeneral, 89MINI-LINK C and MkII, 155MINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 113MINI-LINK SAU, 133MINI-LINK SMM, 165

alarm logs, 70, 71, 72filtering, 71getting details, 72saving, 72showing terminals, 71

alarm pane, 67, 68alarm severity, 65

status symbols, 65alarms, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70

beeps, 66

defined, 65getting details, 68history, 69logging, 70logs, 70notification, 66resetting history, 69status bar, 66symbols, 65terminal windows, 66

AM Configuration - dialog box, 114AM Configuration SAU - dialog box, 134AM setup, 27, 28, 42, 43, 47

examples, 42Am Setup - dialog box

MINI-LINK SAU, 135AM Setup - dialog box

MINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 115AMI, 33ATPC, 29, 30, 48

capabilities, 29, 30, 48setup, 30, 48

ATPC Capabilities - dialog box, 116ATPC Setup - dialog box, 117attenuator value, 29, 48automatic switch mode, 79auxiliary alarms, 29

BB8ZS, 33BBBB, 23beeps, 66BER, 78

Ccapacity, 28, 47changing, 4

passwords, 4closing, 4, 80

MSM, 4user output ports, 80

collapsing, 10Group Trees, 10

collecting data, 70

Index

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combining Network Lists, 13communication, 9

configuring, 9communication setup, 33Communication Setup - dialog box, 136Configure Communication - dialog box, 90Configure Data Collection - dialog box, 91Configure Login - dialog box, 92Configure Sorting - dialog box, 93configuring, 9

communication to front end, 9control functions, 73, 77, 79, 80, 81

loops, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77P-mark, 73resetting, 81switch mode, 79test ports, 77turning transmitters on and off, 79user output, 80

Control Operator, 3logging in, 3password, 3

copyright, 2creating, 12

Network Lists, 12Critical status, 65CSS software, 19, 20, 22

activating, 22loading, 21upgrading, 19

cut-and-paste, 17groups, 17terminals, 17

Ddata collection, 70deleting, 15

groups, 15, 16terminals, 15

dialog boxesActivate


Activation Progress, 88Activation Status, 89Alarm History


Alarm LogGeneral, 89MINI-LINK C and MkII, 155MINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 113MINI-LINK E Micro, 144MINI-LINK SAU, 133MINI-LINK SMM, 165

AM Configuration, 114AM Configuration SAU, 134

AM SetupMINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 115MINI-LINK SAU, 135

ATPC Capabilities, 116ATPC Setup, 117Communication Setup, 136Configure Communication, 90Configure Data Collection, 91Configure Login, 92Configure Sorting, 93Excluded Units, 93Expanded NCC, 117Find Terminal, 94Hop Setup, 118Inventory Data

MINI-LINK C and MkII, 156MINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 120MINI-LINK E Micro, 145MINI-LINK SAU, 137MINI-LINK SMM, 166

Load Progress, 94Load Session Details, 95Load Status, 96Login, 97Loop

MINI-LINK C and MkII, 156MINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 121MINI-LINK E Micro, 146MINI-LINK SMM, 166

Main SetupMINI-LINK C and MkII, 157MINI-LINK E Micro, 147

Manually Enter Terminals, 98MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals, 154New Group, 98New Terminal(s), 99Performance


P-markMINI-LINK C and MkII, 161MINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 125MINI-LINK E Micro, 150MINI-LINK SAU, 138MINI-LINK SMM, 167

Preset ML-E Software, 99Rename Group, 100Reset


RestoreMINI-LINK C and MkII, 161MINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 125MINI-LINK E Micro, 151MINI-LINK SAU, 138MINI-LINK SMM, 168

Search Filter

Index

2/1553-CAU 119 2778 Uen C 181

General, 100MINI-LINK C and MkII, 162MINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 126MINI-LINK E Micro, 152MINI-LINK SAU, 139MINI-LINK SMM, 169

Select Load Session for Activation, 101Select SW Product Number & SW Release,

102Select Units for Activation, 103Select Units to Load, 105Service Channel Setup, 140Service Channel Test

MINI-LINK C and MkII, 163MINI-LINK SMM, 170

SetupSMM 1+0, 171SMM 1+1, 174SMM 2+1, 174

Setup Wizard, 106Setup Wizard Step 1 - AM Setup, 107Setup Wizard Step 2 - Hop Setup, 108Setup Wizard Step 3 - Traffic Setup, 109Setup Wizard Step 4 – Service Channel

Setup, 110Switch Mode

MINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 127MINI-LINK SMM, 175

Test Port, 128Traffic Setup (ANSI), 129Traffic Setup (ETSI), 130Transmitter

MINI-LINK C and MkII, 163MINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 131MINI-LINK E Micro, 153

User I/O Setup, 141User Output, 142User Ports


drag-and-drop, 17groups, 17terminals, 17

Eediting, 14, 17

Network List, 17Network Lists, 14

equalization, 33ETU alarms, 29examples, 24, 25, 42, 45

identities, 24, 25routing setup forms, 45traffic setup with routing, 42

Excluded Units - dialog box, 93exiting, 4

MSM, 4Expanded NCC, 28, 29, 36, 37, 38, 46

MINI-LINK E, 36, 38

MINI-LINK E Micro, 46, 47Expanded NCC - dialog box, 117expanding, 10

Group Trees, 10extension, 51, 61

MINI-LINK E, 51MINI-LINK E Micro, 61

Ffactory setup, 51, 52, 61, 62

without preset function, 52failure report, 51, 62, 64fan alarms, 29filtering, 71

alarm logs, 71Find Terminal - dialog box, 94finding, 15

terminals, 15front end, 9

configuring communication, 9

Ggenerating, 12

Network Lists, 12Greenleaf Software, 2Group Trees, 10, 13, 15, 17, 65

collapsing, 10expanding, 10finding terminals, 15hiding sub-groups, 10moving groups and terminals, 17showing sub-groups, 10structuring automatically, 13symbols, 65

groups, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17adding, 15cut-and-paste, 17deleting, 15drag-and-drop, 17moving, 17renaming, 16selecting, 15

Hhiding, 10

sub-groups, 10high capacity equipment, 50

setting up, 50history of alarms, 69

resetting, 69hop setup, 29, 48Hop Setup - dialog box, 118

Iicons, 65ID, 28, 47, 48

SAU, 27

Index

182 2/1553-CAU 119 2778 Uen C

terminals, 27, 47identities, 23, 24, 25

examples, 24, 25restricted, 24

IF Loop, 122inventory data, 18

saving, 18Inventory Data - dialog box

MINI-LINK C and MkII, 156MINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 120MINI-LINK E Micro, 145MINI-LINK SAU, 137MINI-LINK SMM, 166

Llatest information, 1license agreement, 2Load Progress - dialog box, 94Load Session Details - dialog box, 95Load Status - dialog box, 96loading, 20

remote software, 20local control, 29local terminals, 12

scanning, 12logging in, 3, 4

Control Operator, 3View Operator, 4

Login - dialog box, 97logs, 70, 71Loop - dialog box


loopsMINI-LINK C, 76MINI-LINK E, 74MINI-LINK MkII, 76

loops, 73, 81, 121, 122IF Loop, 122MINI-LINK E Micro, 75MINI-LINK SMM, 77MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals, 76MMU Rx Loops, 122MMU Tx Loops, 121resetting, 81RF Loop, 122SMU Rx Loops, 122SMU Tx Loops, 121

Mmain setup, 46, 49Main Setup - dialog box

MINI-LINK C and MkII, 157MINI-LINK E Micro, 147

Main window, 5Major status, 65manual switch mode, 79

Manually Enter Terminals - dialog box, 98merging Network Lists, 13Microsoft Corporation, 2MINI-LINK C, 49, 50, 51, 64, 68, 70, 85

alarm presentation, 66loops, 73, 76main setup, 49receiver status, 85repair, 64setting up, 49SMM setup, 49spare parts, 64transmitter status, 85user input severity, 70user ports, 50

MINI-LINK E, 26, 27, 29, 31, 33, 36, 38, 51, 67,84alarm presentation, 66AM setup, 27Expanded NCC, 36, 38extension, 51hop setup, 29loops, 73, 74receiver status, 84repair, 51SAU setup, 33setting up, 26spare parts, 51traffic setup, 31, 33transmitter status, 84

MINI-LINK E Micro, 46, 61, 62, 67, 84alarm presentation, 66Expanded NCC, 46extension, 61loops, 73, 75main setup, 46presetting, 61receiver status, 84repair, 61, 62setting up, 46spare parts, 62transmitter status, 84

MINI-LINK MkIIloops, 76

MINI-LINK Service Manager, 1MINI-LINK SMM

loops, 77MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals, 47, 68

alarm presentation, 68AM setup, 47hop setup, 48loops, 76setting up, 47

MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals, 47, 48Minor status, 65MkII, 49, 50, 51, 64, 68, 70, 73, 85

alarm presentation, 67, 68loops, 73main setup, 49receiver status, 85

Index

2/1553-CAU 119 2778 Uen C 183

repair, 64setting up, 49SMM setup, 49spare parts, 64transmitter status, 85user input severity, 70user ports, 50

MMU, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60, 63presetting, 53, 63replacing, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60

MMU Rx Loops, 122MMU Tx Loops, 121modems, 9

configuring communication, 9monitor, 77, 78Monitor, 128moving, 17

groups, 17terminals, 17

MSM, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5copyright, 2defined, 1exiting, 4latest information, 1license agreement, 2operating systems, 1prerequisites, 3README.TXT, 1third party products, 2version, 1windows, 5

MUX units, 73P-mark, 73

MXU alarms, 29

NNCC, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 47Network Lists, 4, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 65

combining, 13creating, 12defined, 12, 14editing, 14, 17opening, 14renaming, 13saving, 4, 13structuring automatically, 13symbols, 65

Network window, 5, 6New Group - dialog box, 98New Terminal(s) - dialog box, 99NoConn status, 65Normal status, 65notification, 66, 70

beeps, 66in Terminal windows, 66polling, 70status bar, 66

Oopening, 6, 14, 80

Network Lists, 14Terminal windows, 6, 7user output ports, 80

output power, 29, 48

Ppasswords, 3, 4

changing, 4Performance - dialog box


performance counters, 83resetting, 83viewing, 83

Pervasive Software, 2P-mark, 73, 81

activating, 73resetting, 81

P-mark - dialog boxMINI-LINK C and MkII, 161MINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 125MINI-LINK E Micro, 150MINI-LINK SAU, 138MINI-LINK SMM, 167

polling, 70power, 29, 48prerequisites, 3, 42

traffic routing, 42Preset ML-E Software - dialog box, 99preset plug, 52presetting, 51, 52, 53, 54, 61, 62, 63

MINI-LINK E, 52MINI-LINK E Micro, 61MMU, 53, 63SAU, 54SMU, 52, 63without preset function, 52

processors, 50resetting, 50

protection mode, 27, 47pulse mask, 33

RRAU, 60

replacing, 60README.TXT, 1receivers, 79, 83, 84, 85

status, 83, 84, 85switching, 79

redoing actions, 17remote software, 20, 22

activating, 22loading, 20

Remote SW Activation, 19

Index

184 2/1553-CAU 119 2778 Uen C

Remote SW Load, 19Remote SW Upgrade, 19removing, 15


Rename Group - dialog box, 100renaming, 13, 16

groups, 16Network Lists, 13

repair, 51, 61, 62, 64MINI-LINK C, 64MINI-LINK E, 51MINI-LINK E Micro, 61, 62MkII, 64

replacing, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60MMU, 54, 55, 56, 57, 60RAU, 60SAU, 58, 59SMU, 58, 59

Reset - dialog boxMINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 125MINI-LINK E Micro, 151MINI-LINK SAU, 138

resetting, 50, 69, 81, 83alarm history, 69control functions, 81performance counters, 83terminal processors, 50

Restore - dialog boxMINI-LINK C and MkII, 161MINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 125MINI-LINK E Micro, 151MINI-LINK SAU, 138MINI-LINK SMM, 168

restricted identities, 23revision codes, 18

saving, 18RF Loop, 122route, 77, 78Route, 128routing, 42

examples, 42routing setup forms, 45RSU, 19, 20, 22

activating remote software, 22loading remote software, 20recommendations, 20session time, 20state and indication, 19

RX loops, 73

SSAU, 27, 35, 54, 58, 59, 67, 80

alarm presentation, 66, 67ID, 27presetting, 54replacing, 58, 59service telephone, 35user output ports, 80

SAU Setup, 33communication setup, 33service channel setup, 33

saving, 13, 72alarm logs, 72Network Lists, 13

scanning, 12local terminals, 12sub-networks, 12

SDH, 50Search Filter - dialog box

General, 100MINI-LINK C and MkII, 162MINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 126MINI-LINK E Micro, 152MINI-LINK SAU, 139MINI-LINK SMM, 169

Select Load Session for Activation - dialog box,101

Select SW Product Number & SW Release -dialog box, 102

Select Units for Activation - dialog box, 103Select Units to Load - dialog box, 105selecting, 15


Service Channel Setup - dialog box, 140Service Channel Test - dialog box


service telephone, 35setting up, 23, 26, 27, 29, 31, 33, 36, 38, 46, 47,

48, 49, 50MINI-LINK C, 49MINI-LINK E, 26, 27, 29, 31, 33, 36, 39MINI-LINK E Micro, 46MINI-LINK High Capacity, 50MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals, 47MINI-LINK Traffic Node Radio Terminals, 47,

48MkII, 49terminals, 23user ports, 50

Setup - dialog boxSMM 1+0, 171SMM 1+1, 174SMM 2+1, 174

setup wizard, 26Setup Wizard - dialog box, 106Setup Wizard Step 1 - AM Setup - dialog box,

107Setup Wizard Step 2 - Hop Setup - dialog box,

108Setup Wizard Step 3 - Traffic Setup - dialog box,

109Setup Wizard Step 4 – Service Channel Setup -

dialog box, 110showing, 10

subgroups, 10SMM, 50, 66, 73, 85

Index

2/1553-CAU 119 2778 Uen C 185

alarm presentation, 66loops, 73receiver status, 85transmitter status, 85user ports, 50

SMM setup, 49SMMA, 23SMMB, 23SMU, 52, 58, 59, 63

presetting, 52, 63replacing, 58, 59

SMU Rx Loops, 122SMU Tx Loops, 121sorting, 10, 11

Terminal Lists, 10spare parts, 51, 62, 64

MINI-LINK C, 64MINI-LINK E, 51MINI-LINK E Micro, 62MkII, 64

status, 83status bar, 66status polling, 70status symbols, 65

alarm severity, 65structuring Network Lists, 13sub-networks, 12

scanning, 12switch mode, 79, 80, 81

resetting, 81Switch Mode - dialog box

MINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 127MINI-LINK SMM, 175

Switch Mode Auto, 127Switch Mode Manual, 127switching, 79symbols, 65

TTCP/IP, 9Technical Support, 2Terminal Lists, 6, 10

listing, 10sorting, 10viewing details, 10

terminal processors, 50resetting, 50

Terminal Server, 9Terminal window, 5, 6

opening, 6terminals, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 23,

27, 47, 71adding, 15configuring communication, 9cut-and-paste, 17defined, 23deleting, 15drag-and-drop, 17finding, 15

ID, 27, 47identities, 23inventory data, 18moving, 17protection mode, 28, 48saving inventory data, 18scanning local, 12scanning sub-network, 12selecting, 15setting up, 23showing in alarm logs, 71

Test Port - dialog box, 128test ports, 77, 81

resetting, 81third party products, 2traffic capacity, 28, 47traffic setup, 31, 32, 33, 42, 43, 44

examples, 42Traffic Setup (ANSI) - dialog box, 129Traffic Setup (ETSI) - dialog box, 130Transmitter - dialog box

MINI-LINK C and MkII, 163MINI-LINK E and Traffic Node, 131MINI-LINK E Micro, 153

transmitters, 79, 81, 83, 84, 85resetting, 81status, 83, 84, 85switching, 79turning on and off, 79

transmittersstatus, 84

TRMA, 23TRMB, 23turning, 79

transmitters on and off, 79TX loops, 73

Uundoing actions, 17Unidentified status, 65units, 60

replacing, 60Unknown status, 65upgrading, 19

CSS Software, 19user categories, 3

Control Operator, 3View Operator, 3

User I/O Setup - dialog box, 141user inputs, 70

severity, 70user interface, 5User Output - dialog box, 142user ports, 50, 51, 80

opening and closing, 80setting up, 50

User Ports - dialog boxMINI-LINK C and MkII, 164MINI-LINK SMM, 176

Index

186 2/1553-CAU 119 2778 Uen C

WWarning status, 65version, 1View Operator, 3View User, 4

logging in, 4viewing, 83

performance, 83windows, 5, 6

Main window, 5Network window, 6Terminal window, 6

wizard, 26

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