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Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0.
Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Preface Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Notice 1. This manual is subject to revision. 2. All rights reserved. 3. Right of modification reserved. 4. This manual is supplied without liability for errors or omissions. 5. No part of this manual may be reproduced or used except as authorised by contract or other written permission. 6.
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Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Preface Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Safety Instructions - Warnings and Cautions SAFETY 1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in this manual 2. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord and do not locate the product where persons could step or walk on the power cord. 3.
Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Preface Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 NOTE To the best of ACL’s knowledge, Airspan products do not contain hazardous substances (as defined in UK ‘Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1989’, and the ‘Dangerous Substances Regulations 1990’).
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 IXL 001 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 INDEX TASK LIST Preface: Safety Instructions Warnings and Cautions Index Task List IXL-001 GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION: GSI Introduction. Sitespan System Overview Overview Service States and Status Getting Started.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 IXL 001 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 List of Figures FIGURES PAGE GSI-003 Figure 1. AS8100 Sitespan connections to Fixed Assignment Figure 2. AS8100 Sitespan Connections Demand Assignment. GSI-008 Figure 3. AS8100 Sitespan: Connections to AS4000 Release 2 Figure 4. CT Modem Shelf Backplane Release 2. Figure 5. AS4000 System Architecture GSI-009 Figure 6. AS8100 Sitespan: Connections to AS4000 Figure 7. Sitespan Connection to a Release 4 Modem Shelf.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 001 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 INTRODUCTION General This document describes the installation and operation of Sitespan as part of an AS4000 Release 2, Fixed Assignment, and Demand Assignment installations. The user should be familiar with the AS4000 product. It is recommended that they have attended the Airspan AS4000 training course prior to performing the procedures in this practice.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 002 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 AS8100 SITESPAN SYSTEM OVERVIEW AS8100 Sitespan is a distributed control system for managing the AS4000 Fixed Assignment and Demand Assignment products. AS8100 Sitespan allows equipment at several sites to be configured and monitored from a single remote station and allows several stations to connect to a single site simultaneously.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 002 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Subscriber Views on all Equipment Views. Sitespan is able to do this because all persistent site equipment information is held only at the Server, with the Equipment View simply viewing it. Thus when the Server database is altered by a change in site equipment status, this change is propagated across all of the Equipment Views.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 003 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 HARDWARE OVERVIEW System Overview AS8100 Sitespan is a PC-based management and control system via which the administrator can test, configure and control the AS4000 system. AS8100 Sitespan uses a PC hardware platform running the Windows NT Operating System.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 003 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 The server can also be connected direct to the modem shelf if required. The system requires 1 serial ports AC shelf equipment connection (shelves are daisy chained together) and at least one other for remote access connection if remote access is to be used.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 004 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 SERVICE STATES AND STATUS Service States This section provides a descriptive listing of the service states and statuses that may appear in a display. There are a number of possible service states in Sitespan (Table 1): In Service (IS) The equipment was assigned a service state of in service.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 004 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 only on the software record created for the equipment and do not indicate whether the equipment is actually carrying service or is actually installed. To obtain further information, it is necessary to look at the status that accompanies the service state. Statuses are discussed in Section 3 of this GSI.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 005 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 GETTING STARTED Hardware Installation a) b) c) d) e) f) g) The Sitespan Equipment View and the Server need to be installed and commissioned in order to configure the Central Terminal, set up the system, and to connect subscribers. Check that the necessary items are to hand to install the Sitespan See GSI-006 Hardware Preparation. Install the Sitespan Server PC.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 005 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 d) e) and Remote Access dial up access rights. For details on setting up access rights see the Widows NT installation manual, Windows NT help screens and DLP-002 Setting Up User Accounts and Access Rights. At Equipment View set up Dial-Up networking (if remote from server). This is done within the Remote Access programme in Widows NT and allows the PC to dial and connect to the remote Server.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 005 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 i) j) with the shelf. This information usually includes the COM port on the Server Machine that the cable from the shelf has been connected to for fuller details. See DLP-053(FA) &102(DA). Add subscribers to the AS4000 if subscribers are to connect to AS4000 FA. See DLP-058 to DLP-066. Add subscribers to the AS4000 if subscribers are to connect to AS4000 DA. See DLP-111.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 006 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 HARDWARE INSTALLATION: PREPARATION Preparatory Tasks When the following conditions have been met AS8100 Sitespan can be installed and commissioned. • The CT (Central Terminal) equipment racks have been installed and commissioned (see 605-0000-432).
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 006 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Site Readiness. Task 1 involves verifying that your site is ready for the installation of the Sitespan. This preparation is covered by an ACC Site Survey or survey form completed by the customer. The survey includes a site plan of the facility with floor plan, all power outlets, power boxes, and cabling locations marked.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 007 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 INSTALLING THE AS8100 SITESPAN SERVER PC The Sitespan Server is responsible for managing all equipment racks at a given site. In particular, it records any alarms flagged by the equipment and maintains a database and log file of the changes in the equipment state over time.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 007 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Use the Remote Access Admin program found in the Administrative Tools section menus to configure the RAS port for incoming calls. This procedure can be found in the Windows NT Workstation Installation Guide and on the Remote Access Help menu’s. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 008 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 PHYSICAL CONNECTION TO RELEASE 2 AS4000 Use this procedure to provide interfaces to AS4000 release 2 racks. WARNING: When plugged into the modem shelf backplane, Sitespan becomes the master controller and the shelf controller the slave. The configuration file of Sitespan will automatically overwrite any existing shelf controller configuration. STEP PROCEDURE Interface Connections 1.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 008 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 25 Way Male Connector Pin to Pin at Modem Shelf Signal 25 / 9way Female Connector at PC Signal Earth (PE) Transmit TxD Receive Return (0v) Earth Receive Transmit Return 1 to 1 2 to 3 3 to 2 7 to 7 Table 2 RS232 Connections 1. The RS232 connector can be found on the modem backplane, labelled 'PL15' and 'Element Manager'.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 008 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Note: Safety Precautions 1. Personnel installing the ACC AS8100 Sitespan product should follow adequate safety procedures as laid out in the Installation Workmanship Requirements Manual. WARNING: On AC installations, hazardous voltages exist. Use caution when verifying or working with AC power. Remove metal jewellery that could come into contact with AC power.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 009 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 PHYSICAL CONNECTION TO FIXED ASSIGNMENT AS4000 Use this procedure to provide interfaces to AS4000 Fixed Assignment shelves. WARNING: When plugged into the modem shelf backplane, Sitespan becomes the master controller and the shelf controller the slave. The configuration file of Sitespan will automatically overwrite any existing shelf controller configuration. STEP PROCEDURE Interface Connections 1.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 009 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 25 Way Male Connector Pin to Pin at Modem Shelf Signal 25 / 9way Female Connector at PC Signal Earth (PE) Transmit TxD Receive Return (0v) Earth Receive Transmit Return 1 to 1 2 to 3 3 to 2 7 to 7 (25way) 7 to 5 (9way) Table 3 RS232 pin Connections 2. The RS232 connector can be found on the modem backplane, labelled 'PL5'.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 009 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 2 Wire 2Mbit/s IN JP3 Port SK16 JP6 Baseband PL7 JP7 J2 2Mbit/s OUT JP1 SK15 PL8 JP2 JP5 Alarm Sitespan/EM PL4 DC Input JP4 PL6 Front Panel Alarms Combiner PL5 Figure 8. CT Modem Shelf Backplane Fixed Assignment.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 009 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Note: Safety Precautions 1. Personnel installing the ACC AS8100 Sitespan product should follow adequate safety procedures as laid out in the Installation Workmanship Requirements Manual. WARNING: On AC installations, hazardous voltages exist. Use caution when verifying or working with AC power. Remove metal jewelry that could come into contact with AC power.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 010 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 PHYSICAL CONNECTION TO DEMAND ASSIGNMENT AS4000 Use this procedure to provide interfaces to AS4000 (Demand Assignment CT racks or Access Concentrator racks.) WARNING: When plugged into the modem shelf backplane, Sitespan becomes the master controller and the shelf controller the slave. The configuration file of Sitespan will automatically overwrite any existing shelf controller configuration.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 010 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 b) Demand Assignment CT Modem Shelf Sitespan is connected to the Sitespan 1 D-type connector on the connector panel of the first Modem Shelf. SLOT 5 SLOT 9 SCLAT E5 E5 E1IN SITESPAN SITESPAN E1IN 1 2 E1OUT E1OUT SCAUX -48V FAN AUX5 AUX9 2 3 5 5 3 3 5 2 5 Page 36 of 305 9 Female 9 Female 3 PC 2 2 Figure 11.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 011 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 OPERATING SITESPAN FOR FIXED ASSIGNMENT OVER DEMAND ASSIGNMENT BACKHAUL Use this procedure to provide a Sitespan connection to an Access Concentrator Site for a Fixed Assignment Modem Shelf installed on the same site as a Demand Assignment CT Rack WARNING: When plugged into the modem shelf backplane, Sitespan becomes the master controller and the shelf controller the slave.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 011 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Connection to a Fixed Assignment Modem shelf is shown below 2 Mbit/s Cables Modem Shelf Sitespan Figure 13. Fixed Assignment Release 4 Sitespan Connection 2 3 7 7 3 3 5 2 3 5 2 2 Connecting cables should be routed through the rack side channels and tie wrapped if necessary. Details of the connecting cables are shown below.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 012 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 INSTALLING THE SITESPAN EQUIPMENT VIEW PC The Sitespan Equipment View allows the user to access the Sitespan Servers from a remote location. The system is not dependent upon the Sitespan Equipment View being connected to the Server continuously but the Sitespan Equipment View needs to access the Server when it wants to get status updates receive alarms and pass new information to the Server.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 012 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 The RAS need to be configured with connection details to allow the Sitespan Equipment View to connect to the Server. See DLP-003 Creating a Dial-Up networking entry for the Equipment View. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 013 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 AS8100 SITESPAN SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Use this procedure to install Sitespan Software. If both the Server and Equipment View are co-existing in the same machine install both the Server and Equipment View software. This procedure should be preceded by the installation of Windows NT. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Place CDROM containing Sitespan Software into CDROM Drive. 2.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 4. After the Install Wizard has loaded click the Next button on the Welcome screen. 5. After reading the license agreement click Yes to proceed. 6.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 013 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 7. From the Choose Destination Location window Setup will install Sitespan in the C:\Sitespan directory. To install Sitespan in another directory click the browse button and choose an alternative directory. Continue by clicking the mouse on OK. 8. Review install details in summary screen. Click Next to continue with the installation..
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 9. Click Finish on the Set-up screen to complete installation.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 013 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 10. The information screen gives details on the setting up of RAS in windows NT4.0 11. At the end of the setup the installed items will appear as icons in the Sitespan V37 folder along with a signaling file editor. 12.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 014 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 BASIC OPERATIONS This section gives a brief outline of the operation of the windows environment used by the Sitespan software. The user should refer to the Microsoft Windows User's Guide for more detailed information. Basic Operations Figure 14 shows Sitespan in a typical windows environment. Figure 14. AS8100 Sitespan in Windows environment.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 014 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Term Meaning Click Press and release quickly a mouse button Double-click Click the mouse button twice in rapid succession Drag Hold down the mouse button while moving the mouse Point Move the mouse until the mouse pointer on the screen rests on the required item Select Point to the required item on the screen and click the mouse button.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 014 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 In the illustration, the main application, complete with title bar, menu bar and tool bar, has been maximised to full screen, and child windows have been opened within the main application. • Title Bar The title bar shows the name of the application. If more than one window is open, the title bar for the active window is highlighted.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 014 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Drop Boxes Information is entered into Sitespan either by directly typing into boxes for labelling or by the use of drop windows that show all the available options. Click the mouse on the arrow to the right of the box to see the list of options available for selection.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 015 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 SITESPAN EQUIPMENT VIEW MENU SYSTEM Overview The administration, maintenance and provisioning of AS4000 equipment can be undertaken at a single Sitespan station through a Graphical User Interface (GUI). and a series of menus to guide the user. Menu Bar The Menu bar, with its options and sub-menus, houses the complete range of functions that can be performed through Sitespan.
AS8100Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 015 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 • Save As. Save the current site file under a different name. The File Save As dialogue box opens (showing the last used or default details) and requests details of the different file name, directory and type. • Import. Used to import information from Subscriber Terminal databases. • Export. Saves Lists as Rich Text Files for use in other programs • Print.
AS8100Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 015 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 option will be displayed as ‘Rack Properties’. This option will change depending on which equipment view in the hierarchy is selected to be current with the mouse.
AS8100Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 015 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Toolbar This menu item selects and deselects the toolbar. The toolbar provides “shortcuts” to some of the more frequently used Windows and Sitespan functions. If a tool bar button is dimmed, then that button is not available to the current active window. File Open Print Subscriber View Save Alarm View Create Subscriber Selecting this icon produces the File Open dialogue box in the File drop-down sub menu.
AS8100Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 015 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 • Colours This menu option is used to select the default colours for alarm conditions and card states. • Options Selecting this item gives the user the ability to modify the selections offered when Sitespan prompts for frequencies and call tariff. • Subscriber Creator Wizard This tool creates a full shelf of subscribers.
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Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 016 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 SERVER MENU SYSTEM The Server menu opening screen allows the user to see which Equipment Views are connected to the server. The Equipment Views currently accessing the site are listed under Client Name, showing the time that they connected to the system. and any queued operations waiting to be executed.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 016 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 The Help Menu provides information Sitespan Server version number information. • About Server Selecting this menu item shows the version of Sitespan in use.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 017 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 SELECTING VIEWS 1. To display a view of a Server, Site, Shelf, Card or ST, select Object List from the View menu 2. Select the required object from the list. Click OK 3. The object list is displayed. Place the cursor over the item on the list and double click the mouse. If more then one view is available of the object a View Child Window is displayed with the alternatives, select alternative and click OK.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 017 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 The Alarm View can be displayed by clicking the Alarm View button at any time. The Subscriber View may be chosen from the toolbar by clicking the Subscriber View button at any time. This displays the Fixed Assignment Network Subscribers. Create Subscriber By clicking this toolbar button when in Subscriber View a subscriber may be created on a Fixed Assignment System.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 018 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 MANAGING A NETWORK OF SERVER SITES When managing large networks it is sometimes impractical to view the whole system as graphical elements. In order to be able to effectively manage multiple sites the Equipment View should as much as is practical be set up as object lists Object lists allow more information to be displayed on the screen than would be available in GUI views.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 018 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Double Click the mouse on an object listed in the Network[Object List, Shelf] window and the GUI Shelf View will be displayed. Any alarms that arise cause the text of all the parent objects that are associated with that event to also show an alarm state by turning red. Any alarms on the system are always shown on the Network[Object List, Server] View.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 GSI 019 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 USING WINDOWS NT RAS TO CONNECT SITESPAN CLIENT AND SERVER Overview Sitespan is a client/server application capable of utilising the Remote Access Service (RAS) and Dial-Up Networking features supported in Windows NT.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 019 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 When a connection is established between the Server and Client machines, Sitespan downloads the entire object model (status and value of all attributes) of the connected equipment to the Client. Whenever any changes occur in the equipment (alarm or configuration) Sitespan updates the Client with the changes.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 019 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Server Components This section covers all components required on the “server” machine (this is the computer connected to the equipment). Installing RAS on the “Server” 1. Select Start, Settings, Control Panel. “Double Click” the Network icon on Control Panel. Figure 18: The Network Control Dialogue 2. Select the Services tab. 3. Click Add and select Remote Access Service from the list. 4.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 019 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 8. Typically, you should only need to select NetBEUI 9. Select OK 10. Select Continue RAS should now be installed. Network Identification The Identification tab (located in Settings, Control Panel, Network) provides information on the Computer Name and Workgroup associated with the network. The Computer Name here on the “server” system is used by Sitespan for identification. It is important that this is unique.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 GSI 019 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 User Names It is important that the user names that are going to be used on the Sitespan Server computer are also registered on the Sitespan Client machine. It is also important to note that the passwords must also match for each user on both machines. For this reason ensure that the option to force a new user to change their password on initial login is not checked.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Troubleshooting Listed below are the most common problems experienced and their possible causes.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 001 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 NOTES ON USING DETAIL LEVEL PROCEDURES 1. This section explains the use of the Detail Level Procedures (DLP) 2. The DLPs are organised into sections relating to the equipment being worked on. Inevitably there are procedures that bridge between equipment and references may often be made to procedures in other sections.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 002 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 SET-UP USER ACCOUNTS AND DIAL-IN ACCESS RIGHTS This procedure is for the both the Server and Equipment View PCs. The Remote Access Server (RAS) utilities need to be installed on the Server PC. This procedure gives users on other Sitespan Equipment View stations permission to access the Server and vice versa.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 002 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 4. Enter details of the Equipment View Account in the New User window. The User Name and the Password must be the Equipment View Machine. Click Help Button on the New User window for more details. 5. Create a set of accounts to support all of the likely Sitespan users of the server by repeating steps 3&4.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 002 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 8. From the User menu select New User. 9. Enter details of the Equipment View Account in the New User window. The User Name and the Password must be the Server Machine. Click Help Button on the New User window for more details. 10. Create a set of accounts to support all of the likely Servers to be accessed by the Equipment View by repeating steps 8 & 9.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 002 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 3. Set the focus on the server or domain for which permissions are to be set. For detailed instructions on setting the focus, Click the Remote Access Admin on-line Help. 4. From the Users menu, choose Permissions. 5. The Remote Access Permissions dialog box appears. For further instructions, click the Help button on the dialog box. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 003 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 CREATING A PHONE BOOK FOR THE EQUIPMENT VIEW Before the Equipment View can connect to and access remote Servers a Dial-Up Networking entry must be recorded for each connection required. Once the entry has been recorded Windows NT manages the connection to the Server. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop and the double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 003 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 2. Enter relevant details of the remote site to be accessed using the New phonebook entry wizard fields. Select Next and enter the information as requested by the wizard. 3. The Dial-Up Networking screen now displays the phonebook entry. To make more entries repeat from step 2. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 004 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 MONITORING A MODEM CONNECTION TO A SERVER Use this procedure to set up an onscreen monitor to indicate the performance of a modem connection. This procedure is optional and a connection is made even if the monitor is not in operation. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Select the Control Panel from Start, Settings Folder in the Program Manager. 2. Select the Dial-Up Monitor icon to open the Remote Access window. 3.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 005 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 STARTING AS8100 SITESPAN Use this procedure to log on to the system and to gain user access to the Sitespan system. This procedure is dependent on the completion of the procedures GSI-009, 010, 011; and 012. STEP PROCEDURE 1. The Sitespan programs may be accessed from Start, Programs, Sitespan. 2. If the PC is the Sitespan Server, run the server software by selecting the Sitespan Server.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 006 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 AS8100 SITESPAN VERSION. Use this procedure to view version and copyright information about Sitespan Software. STEP PROCEDURE 1. From the Help menu choose About Sitespan. 2. A window details version and copyright information about software. 3. Click the “OK” button to close the display. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 007 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 SETTING UP THE AS8100 SITESPAN DISPLAY OPTIONS Use this procedure to customise some the screen display parameters of the Sitespan software. STEP PROCEDURE 1. From the Tools drop-down menu select Colours. This produces the Edit Colour dialogue box. 2. Select the property to be changed from the Property list by selecting with the mouse. 3.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 007 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 4. Click on Change and the colour chart appears. 5. The current color is indicated by a dotted rectangle round the color sample and is changed by clicking on a new color sample. Sixteen further colors can be customized by selecting Define Custom Colours in the Colour dialogue box and adding them to the Custom Colours sample boxes in the Colour dialogue box. 6. Click the OK button.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 008 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 FILE OPEN Use this procedure to access an existing network. STEP PROCEDURE 1. From the File menu, choose Open or click the on the toolbar. 2. Select the appropriate Drive and Directory and type in File name or select file by clicking on the relevant file name. Click the OK button to initiate retrieval. Sitespan database files have the extension .ssd. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 009 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 CREATE A SERVER CONNECTION RECORD WITH THE EQUIPMENT VIEW Before Equipment View can connect to the Server a record giving the connection details of the server must be created at the Equipment View. Use this procedure to set up an Equipment View PC in preparation to connect to a Server. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Connect to Sitespan Equipment View. See DLP-005. 2.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 009 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 an entry name identical to the one entered in the Remote Machine Name edit box of the server properties dialogue. (See DLP-003). 5. Click OK. 6. The Network[Object List, Server] window displays a valid record for the nominated server. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 010 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 CREATE SITE A Site is a managed collection of Sitespan Network Elements. In practice a Site consists of several Racks of differing types, usually co-located, and managed by one Sitespan Server machine. Each Site has a unique name within its Server peer group and can be displayed in a separate window with the Equipment View. To create a site a connection to a Server machine a must already be established.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 010 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 4. Click the right mouse button or use the Edit Menu and select Site Properties. to produce the Edit Site Properties Window. 5. Click the mouse in the Name box to produce a flashing cursor. Enter the site name into the box. Entering the information in the Address, X and Y map view co-ordinates are optional. For further details on map view see DLP-029. 6. Press ↵ on the Keyboard or click OK to initiate changes.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 011 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 DELETING SITES Use this procedure to delete Sites that have previously been created and are not needed. The Equipment View must be connected to the Server to perform a deletion. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Select the Network [Object List, Site] window. From the list of sites click the mouse on the site to be deleted. The Site selected is highlighted in blue.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 012 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 CONNECT TO A SERVER The Server manages the equipment shelves connected to it. It must connect to an Equipment View to accept user commands and report system status. Once the Remote Access (RAS) is configured access to the Server is managed by Windows NT and initiated from within the Equipment View. In practice the Equipment View probably manages a number of Servers.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 012 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 5. If the connection is unsuccessful a message box is displayed indicating ‘Failed to connect to nominated server’. In this case check the details entered in the server properties dialogue box and that the RAS password and connection details agree for both the Equipment View and the Server. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 013 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 DISCONNECT FROM A SERVER Use this procedure to disconnect from a server. The server continues to monitor the AS4000 and updates the Equipment View when it is re-connected. STEP PROCEDURE 1. From the Network[Object, List, Server] select the server to be disconnected. 2. From the Edit Menu select Disconnect Server. 3. The Network [Object List, Server] Window shows the server as unconnected. STOP.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 014 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 CREATE AN AS4000 RACK Use this procedure to create an AS4000 Rack from the Network Object List view. Racks can also be created from the Site View. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Ensure that the site has been created and this view appears on screen click the mouse in the Site window to highlight it as the active window. 2. Select the site using the mouse. When selected the site is highlighted in blue. 3.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 014 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 6. A rack is shown in Site View with the RF Combiner shelf highlighted as active. 7. Select a shelf by pointing at the shelf with the mouse and clicking the left button. From the Edit menu select AS4000 (rack type) Rack Properties. The Edit Rack Properties window is displayed. Enter the rack name in the box and click on the OK button to edit the desired rack. 8. The rack appears with rack name inserted.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 014 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 9. Additional racks may be added by selecting Edit, choosing Create Rack and repeat from step 5. The view below shows the different rack types that can be created. 10. Racks may also be viewed in an object list. See DLP-027 View Object Lists and GSI-018 Managing Larger Networks. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 015 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 DELETING AS4000 RACKS Use this procedure to delete AS4000 racks that have previously been created and are not needed. The Equipment View must be connected to the Server to perform a deletion. STEP PROCEDURE 1. From the View menu, select Object List. 2. The Select View Variant window is displayed. Select Rack 3. The Network [Object List, Rack] window is displayed. Use the mouse to select the Rack to be deleted.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 4. A confirmation window is displayed. Click the ‘OK’button to initiate deletion. 5. The object list is displayed with the rack removed. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 016 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 GENERAL STATUS POLL AND SELF TESTS The Shelf Controller can initiate general status polls to ensure that all the information contained in the database is current. The general status poll is for Fixed Assigned systems only. It is good practice to initiate a general status poll before making any Sitespan measurements of the system.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 016 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 2/2/98 Self Tests 1. Select Card View for the desired card to be tested (see Selecting Views, GSI-017). 2. The following Card Views provide a self test option • • • • • • FA Analogue Card View. FA Modem card View. FA Terminating Unit View. FA Shelf controller View. FA ST View. DA Terminating Unit View( DTU,CTU,XTU) 3. Click on the Self Test button to initiate testing. 4.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 017 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 VIEW SYSTEM STATUS IN TREE VIEW STEP PROCEDURE 1. From the View menu select Tree View 2. The tree view displays the system in a hierarchical order. Clicking the icon reveals the child elements of that icon. A + in the box adjacent to the icon indicates that there are child elements. When the icon is clicked the child elements are revealed and the + changes to a -.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 018 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 MONITORING ALARMS USING SITESPAN GUI VIEWS. Use this procedure to locate the source of an alarm on the network. STEP PROCEDURE 1. From the NETWORK [Object, Site, List] select site to monitor. 2. From the View menu, select the Site View. In Site View all cards that are installed and operating normally are displayed in green.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 018 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 6. Double clicking on the module showing the alarm state opens the Card View for that module. Alternatively select the card then View, Modem View from the menu Card View. 7. Looking at the Card View for the Shelf Controller gives further detail of the alarm state. The alarm is shown as a icon. A red icon indicates a permanent alarm and a yellow icon an intermittent alarm.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 019 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 SELECTING CARD VIEWS Individual cards may be viewed. Each Card View gives inventory information and allow the operator to view and set parameters relevant to the particular card being viewed. This procedure provides guidance on viewing a card from the GUI shelf view. Alternatively the card could be displayed by double clicking the card on an object list. STEP PROCEDURE 1.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 020 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 COMBINER SHELF CARD VIEWS This procedure describes the Combiner Shelf Card Views. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Display the Combiner Shelf. To display a view see GSI-017.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 020 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 2. To display the Low Noise Amplifier LNA double click the mouse while pointing to the card. The following information is displayed: • Inventory Information. See DLP-019 for details. • Alarms: FRU Fail. 3. To display the Monitor card double click the mouse while pointing to the card. The following information is displayed: • Inventory Information. See DLP-019 for details. 4.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 020 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 6. To display the RF card (Not release 2 ) double click the mouse while pointing to the card. The following information is displayed. 7. Inventory Information. See DLP-019 for details. • RF Gain Adjust. For information on using these fields see DLP-024 • Configuration showing which RF channel and which frequencies are being used. • The Edit Shelf Configuration button allows the user to edit modem shelf properties.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 020 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 SETTING ALARM THRESHOLDS Note: Not functional on AS4000 equipment. Use the procedure below to set alarm thresholds to allow for efficient alarm management of the system. Each alarm can be set so that alarms are only indicated when those limits are exceeded. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Start this procedure from Rack View. 2. Select a modem shelf by clicking on the desired shelf. 3.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 021 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 6. Set the value for the Persistency Window as above. The persistency window is the time that a condition is persistently clear before the alarm is considered clear. 7. Set the value for the Intermittency Threshold as above. The intermittency threshold is the number of alarm hits measured within the intermittency window for an alarm to be initiated. 8. Repeat the process for each alarm to be set. STOP.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 022 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 RECEIVING ATTENTION Use this procedure to receiving attention and restore the alarm Once an alarm has been receiving attention it is latched until the alarm is cleared. STEP PROCEDURE 1. To set receive attention on the alarms, either in Card View or Card View ST, highlight the alarm by clicking the mouse over the alarm displayed.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 023 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 SETTING FREQUENCY OPTIONS Use the procedure below to change frequency pairs that are offered for selection in the Edit Modem Shelf Properties box. STEP PROCEDURE 1. From the Tools menu, select Options. Click the tab titled Modem Shelf 2. To add a frequency, click the Add button. To modify an existing frequency pair select frequency from the list and click Modify button. Note: Frequencies must be specified as ####.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 023 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 3. To delete a frequency from the frequencies listed click the Remove button. Click OK to confirmation message. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 024 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 CREATE AN OBJECT LIST An Object List is a group of related objects. [Object List All] containing all objects. Other Object Lists can be created to show objects in more convenient and useful groupings. These are especially useful when managing a number of Servers, Sites and Racks. See Managing Multiple Server Sites GSI-018. STEP PROCEDURE 1.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 024 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 6. Click OK to initiate the changes and return to Select View Variant menu. The new view has been added. 7. Variants may be modified or deleted by selecting the variant and clicking Modify or Delete Button. Before a Variant is deleted the confirmation message is displayed. 8. To view the variant, select by clicking the item on the variant list and click the OK to display.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 025 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 CUSTOMISING LISTS Use this procedure to change the field order of object list views, subscriber list views and history list views. Fields may either be moved in which case all the other fields are displaced to the right of the insertion point or swapped in which case the fields change places with each other. This procedure describes both processes. STEP PROCEDURE Move Field 1.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 025 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 STEP PROCEDURE Swap Fields 1. To swap two fields in a menu move the cursor over one of the items and then click the mouse. 2. A menu drops down. Select the field to swap with by clicking the mouse button on the field name or alternatively use the hot keys. The fields then interchange. Order Lists To sort a list into ascending or descending order click the mouse on the list name field.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 026 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 CREATING SUBLOGS A sublog allows events from a specific object or group of objects to be filtered, logged and then displayed using Wordpad or any other text viewer. STEP PROCEDURE 1. From the View menu select Sublog 2. To create a sublog click New. Click OK. 3. Select the server attached to the equipment to be logged.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 026 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 4. Enter name for sublog in the Name field. Select the destination for log file information destination. Selecting file directs the files to a location entered in the Box adjacent to the radio button (Enter Path and file name). Selecting Port directs the files to a printer or external monitoring device attached to a PC Port to which the device is attached. 5. Select the Operations menu to enable alarm filtering.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 026 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 Exact Match to receive reports only from that object or Match Children to select all child objects associated with the object checked. 7. Select Descriptions to filter for specific messages from the shelf controller. Check Enable Description Filtering. Select New or modify an existing element. 8. Set the value to be searched in the appropriate boxes. Click OK to initiate.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 026 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 9. Click OK to initiate the Sublog. The Sublog appears in the Sublog window as active. Click OK to return to the Equipment View 10. To view the output of a sublog that has been sent to file select the file stored in the location specified in step 4 folder and view with Notepad or any other text viewer. 11. The figure below shows a typical logfile output. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 027 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 VIEWING ALARM OBJECTS Use this procedure to create an object view for system alarms. STEP PROCEDURE 1. From the View menu, select Alarms. 2. The Alarm View then shows the current alarm status. Red = persistent Alarm, Yellow = Intermittent Alarm, Green = Persistent Alarm Fields show the time and date of the event, source and type of alarm, the current state and the state previous to the event. STOP.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 028 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 VIEW-HISTORY Use this procedure to assist in performance monitoring. All system messages are logged and can be viewed. STEP PROCEDURE 1. From the View menu, select History. The window below is produced showing the system messages generated. 2. The system is capable of storing approximately 1000 system messages. 3. Different events are colour coded as follows: • • • • Persistent Alarms - Red.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 029 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 MAP VIEW STEP PROCEDURE 1. From the View menu, select Map View. 2. To create a new map select New Variant . 3. Enter the name of the variant. Click OK 4. Enter details including the location of the map file on the PC. The map must be a Windows Enhanced Metafile (.emf). Enter the range values for X and Y to set the bottom left and top right corners of the map.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 029 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 5. To set the Sites onto the map open the Site Object List and select the site to be placed on the map. Right click the mouse and select Site Properties from the drop menu. Enter the co-ordinates of the site. The co-ordinates must lie within the range set for the Map. Repeat for the other sites.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 029 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 6. Return to the Select View Variant window and select the map to view. Double click the variant and the Map view is displayed showing the stations. 7. If the location is not accurate adjust the values for the site until an accurate representation is obtained. Note. Each map must be given an exclusive range of numbers failure to do so may result is a station being shown on more than one map.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 030 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 PRINT SETUP Use this procedure to set up the printer. Different printers have different set-up properties, consult the printer user manual if needed. STEP PROCEDURE 1. From the File menu, choose Print Setup. This produces a Print Setup dialogue box 2. Select printer, page size and source by clicking on ê and then select the item by clicking on the desired choice on the list. 3.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 031 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 FILE PRINT Use this procedure to print an event history or list. Ensure that the printer is set up in (DLP-033), is switched on and has paper. STEP PROCEDURE 1. From the View menu select Object List to view the object list to be printed. 2. If required from the File menu select Print Preview to view file to be printed. 3. Select File Print (or Ctrl P) from the menu bar or click the printout. icon to initiate 4.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 032 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 SAVING THE CONFIGURATION FILE Use this procedure for saving configuration files. STEP PROCEDURE 1. From File menu select:, Save or Save As or alternatively click the on the toolbar. Select drive and directory and insert filename. Click OK to initiate save and return. 2. The Servers automatically save and load their individual databases on exit and entry. This starts the Sitespan Equipment View’s cached database.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 033 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 FILE BACK-UP PROCEDURE FOR AS8100 SITESPAN It is recommended that the Sitespan files be periodically backed-up on a Floppy or Tape Drive and stored in a secure location. The .SVD File is automatically backed up every 30 mins STEP PROCEDURE 1. The following files are essential to back-up. Server Database Files Equipment View Database Files Signalling Files Note *.SVD *.SSD *.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 033 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 9. If the destination directory contains a file with the same name, a dialog box prompts you to verify that you want to replace the existing file. Choose the Yes button to replace the existing file, or if you are copying more than one file, choose the Yes To All button. If you choose the Yes To All button, Windows Explorer does not prompt you for each file that is replaced. 10.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 034 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 UPDATING SERVER FILES This DLP describes the procedure for downloading software from the client to the server. STEP PROCEDURE Installing Server Files 1. Display rack or shelf view, select Update Server Files from the View menu 2. Select the drive/directory containing the client files to download in the Update Server File window. Downloadable files have the extension .dat.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 034 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 3. Select the files and click the Add button. The files download into C:\Download directory on the Server. The progress of a download is monitored in the Download Progress window. 4. On completion of the download the files appear in the Server Files window.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 034 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 Removing Server Files 5. Display rack or shelf view, select Update Server Files from the View menu 6. Select the server Files to be removed and click Remove button 7. Click OK on confirmation message window. Note Remove file deletes the file It does not place it back in the client file directory. 8. For details on downloading software into the shelf controller in the Rack see DLP 038 STOP.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 035 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 DOWNLOADING SOFTWARE This DLP describes the procedure for downloading software from the server to the Modem Shelf and to Subscriber Terminals. The Modem shelves hold two versions of software, current and other. When software is downloaded it is downloaded into other and then has to be switched to current. The shelf cards will not use the new software until they have been reset.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 035 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 3. Click to download new version 4. New version is downloaded to the Shelf Controller 5. When download is complete the window shows the new version installed as other.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 035 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 6. To switch from current to other version highlight double click field to download and select <-Switch-> on Software Download window. 7. When the two versions are switched, reset the cards using the software to complete the software change. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 036 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 FILE IMPORT AND EXPORT Sitespan Import/Export is used for: • Rapid configuration of large numbers of STs off-line • Archiving of configuration for inventory purposes. STEP PROCEDURE Sitespan Import/ Export Every Object List in Sitespan can be exported to a file. The file is tab delimited and can be imported into databases or spreadsheets for inventory tracking.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 037 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 SITESPAN DATABASE TRANSLATION V2.X TO V3.7 Use this procedure when transferring a database constructed in Sitespan 2.5/2.8 into Sitespan 3.7. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Close down all Sitespan Client/Server applications running on the network. 2. Ensure that the server25.olg & server25.svd files are located on the root C: drive of your PC. 3. Ensure that server35.olg & server37.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 6. Run the Sitespan Server for Sitespan V2.5. 7. In the “Trans” program connect to the V2.5 Server by selecting “Create” and Select OK when prompted to connect to the Remote Machine Name. 8. The Source Server then indicates that it is connected and ready.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 9. Disconnect the Source Server (V2.5). 10. Shut down the Sitespan V2.5 Server program. 11. Start the Destination Server V3.7.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 12. Connect to the Destination Server. 13. The destination server indicates that it is connected and ready. 14. Click on the Transfer button. This starts converting the V2.5 database to the new V3.7 format.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 15. A status message is displayed when the conversion has been completed. 16. Close the V3.7 Server and exit the “trans” program. The files C:\ server35.olg & C:\ server37.svd should now be created on your PC. Your Database is now compatible with the new V3.7 Server & Client applications. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 038 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 CLOSING AS8100 SITESPAN Use this procedure to exit from Sitespan Software. STEP PROCEDURE 1. From the File menu choose Exit. 2. A confirmation message window appears, giving the options to Save changes. Click on appropriate option button. • Yes: Saves the changes made during this session • No Exits the program without saving changes. • Cancel Returns to Sitespan.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 038 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 3. If the Equipment View Database file has not been saved before the following window is displayed. 4. Type File Name in the File Name box, Choose the drive and directory to save the file in. The Network button allows the users connected to a network to select a network drive other than those listed under drives. 5. Click OK to save file. 6. The file is saved and Sitespan closed. STOP.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 051 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 CREATE AS4000 FIXED ASSIGNMENT MODEM SHELF Use this procedure to create an AS4000 Modem shelf. Two alternative procedures are documented, (a) To create a shelf using GUIs and (b) To create a shelf using the object lists. Each shelf is created together with its signalling properties. The shelf type should be selected to match the installation type. STEP PROCEDURE (a) To create a Modem Shelf, using GUIs. 1.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 5. Click the OK button to initiate the changes and return. A modem shelf displays without active windows. The Modems display the ST icon associated with the type of shelf created. The Icons are shown below: 6. To set shelf parameters, go to Edit Shelf Properties DLP-053. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 051 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 STEP PROCEDURE (b) To create a Modem Shelf using object lists. 1. Select the rack by pointing to the rack in the Network [Object List, Rack] window and click right mouse button. From the menu select: Create Child Element. 2. To create an AS4000 Shelf, select the AS40000 (type) Modem Shelf from the Create Child window and click on the OK button. 3. Using the mouse select an empty slot.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 051 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 6. Note: It is not possible for a user to gain access to any object if it, it’s parent or child is currently being edited by another user. It is possible however to edit a peer object. For example if a user is editing a shelf then all Site, Rack, Card objects relating to that shelf are locked.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 052 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 DELETING MODEM SHELVES Use this procedure to delete Modem Shelves that have been created and are now not needed. Procedure (a) is for deleting a shelf from the GUI View and procedure (b) is for deleting a shelf from an Object List View. For a Shelf that has just been created consider using the Undo command in the Edit menu. The Equipment View must be connected to the Server to perform a deletion.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 052 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED. STEP PROCEDURE (b) Deleting a shelf using an Object List. 1. Display the Network [Object List, Shelf] containing the shelf to be deleted. Select the Modem Shelf to be deleted Click right mouse button and from the menu select: Delete AS4000 (shelf type) Modem Shelf. 2. A confirmation window is displayed. Click the ‘OK’button to initiate deletion. 3.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 053 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 EDIT AS4000 FIXED ASSIGNMENT MODEM SHELF PROPERTIES Use this procedure to edit AS4000 fixed assignment modem shelf properties. The shelf view, or an Object list containing the shelf, should be displayed at the start of this procedure. See TNG-004 Selecting Views. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Place cursor over shelf and click the right mouse button, or select the shelf on an Object List. 2.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 053 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 5. If the FA shelf is fitted into a DA Rack there is the option to backhaul the Sitespan connection to a remote server at the Access Concentrator site via the DA modem Shelf. Check the Via DA box by click left mouse button with the cursor over the box. Select the DA CT shelf that is going to host the back haul and the port that the output of the FA shelf to Sitespan is connected to on the DA Modem Shelf.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 053 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 11. The Alarm Filter Configuration section of the window allows the user to increase or decrease the sensitivity of the alarms. This is not operational on AS4000 systems. These are automatically set to the default levels. Note: Allocation of Frequency and PN code usually forms part of the network planning and is not usually determined by an individual editing the shelf properties. STOP.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 054 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 MODEM SHELF CARD VIEWS FIXED ASSIGNMENT This procedure describes the Modem Shelf Card Views. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Display the Modem Shelf. To display view see GSI-017. Release 2 Fixed Assignment 2. To display the RF card (Release 2 only) double click the mouse while pointing to the card.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 054 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 • Inventory Information. See DLP-019 for details. • RF Gain Adjust. For information on using these fields see DLP-024 • Configuration showing which RF channel and which frequencies are being used. • The Edit Shelf Configuration button allows the user to edit modem shelf properties. For details on using this button see DLP-053. 3. To display a Modem card double click the mouse while pointing to the card.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 054 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 4. To display the Tributary Unit(TU) card double click the mouse while pointing to the card. The following information is displayed: • Inventory Information. See DLP-019 for details. • A Self Test button. For details of use see DLP-016. • Reset button to reset the card. • Alarms: FRU Fail. Poor BER. 2Mbit/s Lost. System Clock Fail. Frame Alignment Lost. AIS.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 054 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 • Watchdog: A ý indicates the watchdog is checking the system. If it is locked up it reset accordingly. • AIS transmit: A ý indicates that Alarm Indication Signal is being sent towards the Central Office. • Clocksource : either Internal or External. Tributary Unit Fixed Assignment 5. To display the Shelf Controller Card (SC) card double click the mouse while pointing to the card.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 054 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 • Inventory Information. The inventory shows both the current and other Firmware See DLP-019 for other inventory details. • A Self Test button. For details of use see DLP-016. • Reset button to reset the card. • Alarms: Lost Comms with EM: PSU Fail. • General Status Poll Button to initiate a poll of FRUs on the modem/combiner shelf 6. To edit card state choose Edit (Card Type) Properties from the Edit menu. 7.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 056 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 SUBSCRIBER TERMINAL VIEWS FIXED ASSIGNMENT This procedure describes Subscriber Terminal Views. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Display the Modem Shelf. To display a view see DLP-019 or GSI-017. 2. To display the Subscriber Terminal either double click the mouse while pointing to the ST icon on the Modem Card, or use the ST View button when in the Modem Card View. 3. The ST Icon indicates the type of ST connected to the Modem 4.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 5. The ST Views for the ST-V2 and the ISDN also shows the status of equipment connected at the ST in the lower left hand corner of the window. 6. To edit card state choose Edit (Card Type) Properties from the Edit menu. 7. Set the card state to the required service state by clicking the check box with the mouse. • • In Service Emulator 8. Click OK to initiate state change. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 057 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 FA ALARMS IN ST VIEW Use this procedure to look at the alarms in ST view Fixed Assignment only. STEP PROCEDURE 1. If the alarm is at the ST, the symbols displayed on the Shelf View are coloured red. 2. Clicking on the symbol brings up the Card View ST. Alternatively the ST View can be displayed by clicking on ST View button when in Modem Card View. 3. The Card View ST in the screenshot shows the status of the ST, i.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 Note: The Serial No, Firmware Code and Status of the PSU can be seen in the PSU Inventory Information box. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 058 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 DASS/CASS (FA) SUBSCRIBER CREATOR WIZARD: It is recommended when provisioning a shelf that the wizard is used to create default subscribers and then provision details for each subscriber can amended to insert details. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Select which site to create subscribers on by clicking on the appropriate item in the listing. 2. From the Tool bar, select Subscriber List icon subscribers, if any.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 058 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 4. The Subscriber Creator dialog box displays. • To choose the shelf to create subscribers on, click on ê next to the Shelf field. A list of shelves displays. Click on the desired shelf. • No entry is needed in the name field. The Creator Wizard names the subscribers according to modem and line number.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 058 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 5. Each subscriber can be edited by using the Edit pull-down menu and choosing Subscriber or by double clicking the mouse on the name field of the selected modem. See DLP-064 for details of editing subscribers STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 059 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 ISDN (FA) SUBSCRIBER CREATOR WIZARD It is recommended when provisioning a shelf that the wizard is used to create default subscribers and then provision details for each subscriber can amended to insert details. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Select which site to create subscribers on by clicking on the appropriate item in the listing (example shows Site0 selected). 2.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 059 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 5. No entry is needed in the name field. The Creator Wizard names the subscribers according to modem and line number. 6. Click the cursor in the Active box at the bottom of the dialog box to cause each subscriber to default to active if required. 7. Enter the Subscribed Services by clicking the mouse on the boxes next to the service. When a service is selected a þ is shown. Use the scroll bar to view other services.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 059 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 11. Each subscriber can be edited by using the Edit pull-down menu and choosing Subscriber or by double clicking the mouse on the name field of the selected modem. See DLP 065 for details of editing subscribers STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 060 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 CREATING ST-V2 (FA) SUBSCRIBERS Use this procedure to create/add subscribers on the CAS/DASS shelf. Also consider using the ST-V2 Subscriber Creator Wizard DLP-058. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Display the Network[Subscribers]view by clicking the selecting Subscribers from the View menu. button on the toolbar or by 2. From the Edit Menu select Create Subscriber. or click the to produce the Edit Subscriber dialog box.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 060 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 3. Enter the customer information in the Name, Address, and Telephone Number fields. Note: to move to a new line in the address field use Ctrl and ↵ . 4. Select the Tariff from the drop down menu. The inclusion of the tariff is for information only and does not set a tariff. 5. Select the hardware configuration by selecting the Shelf, (the field may be dropped by clicking the mouse on the ê) Modem and Line number.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 061 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 CREATING ISDN (FA) SUBSCRIBERS Use this procedure to create/add subscribers on an ISDN shelf. Also consider using the ISDN Subscriber Creator Wizard DLP-058. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Display the Network[Subscribers]view by clicking the selecting Subscribers from the View menu. button on the toolbar or by 2. From the Edit Menu select Create Subscriber. or click the to produce the Edit Subscriber dialog box.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 061 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 5. Select the hardware configuration by selecting the Shelf, (the field may be dropped by clicking the mouse on the ê) Modem and Line number. If the modem / line is already in use then the Sitespan displays a message, select a new modem / line. 6. Enter the Subscribed Services by clicking the mouse on the boxes next to the service. When a service is selected a þ is shown. Use the scroll bar to view other services.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 062 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 CREATING ISDN SUBSCRIBERS PHONE LIST The Phone List provides the TU with information for mapping the ISDN B channels to a specific modem line. Each number can be mapped to a number of different subscribers or a group of numbers can be mapped to a particular subscriber. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Select Object List from the View menu 2. Select ISDN Phone List from the view variants and click OK. 3.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 6. The Phone list now shows the minimum required digits. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 063 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 CREATING AND EDITING ISDN SUBSCRIBERS PHONE LIST ENTRIES The Phone List provides the TU with information for mapping the ISDN B channels to a specific modem line. Each number can be mapped to a number of different subscribers or a group of numbers can be mapped to a particular subscriber. STEP PROCEDURE 1. If a phone list does not already exist, create one. (See DLP-062) 2.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 063 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 6. To edit the properties of a phone list entry select the entry by Place cursor over shelf and click the right mouse button and choose ISDN Phone List Entry Properties. from the menu. 7. In the Phone Number Range text box enter the number to be mapped. The length of the number should be the same as that specified in the minimum required digits.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 11. The Object List, ISDN Phone List Entry has the entry removed. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 064 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 EDITING ST-V2 (FA) SUBSCRIBERS Use this procedure to edit ST-V2 subscribers on the CAS/DASS shelf. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Display the Network[Subscribers]view by clicking the selecting Subscribers from the View menu. button on the toolbar or by 2. Place cursor over shelf and click the right mouse button. From the menu select AS4000 (Type) Subscriber Properties. or click the Subscriber dialog box.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 064 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 3. Edit the customer information in the Name, Address, and Telephone Number fields. Note: to move to a new line in the address field use Ctrl and ↵ . 4. Select the Tariff from the drop down menu. The inclusion of the tariff is for information only and does not set a tariff. 5.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 065 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 EDITING ISDN (FA) SUBSCRIBERS Use this procedure to edit subscribers on an ISDN shelf. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Display the Network[Subscribers]view by clicking the selecting Subscribers from the View menu. button on the toolbar or by 2. From the Edit Menu select AS4000 (Type) Subscriber Properties. or click the the toolbar to produce the Edit Subscriber dialog box.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 065 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 3. Edit the customer information in the Name, Address, and Telephone Number fields. Note: to move to a new line in the address field use Ctrl and ↵ . 4. Select the Tariff from the drop down menu. The inclusion of the tariff is for information only and does not set a tariff. 5.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 065 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 9. Click OK to initiate the creation of the subscriber. The Network [Subscribers] window shows the new details. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 066 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 DELETING SUBSCRIBERS Use this procedure to delete Subscribers that have previously been created and are not needed. The Equipment View must be connected to the Server to perform a deletion. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Display the Network[Subscribers]view by clicking the selecting Subscribers from the View menu. button on the toolbar or by 2. From the list of subscribers click the mouse on the subscriber to be deleted.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 067 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 SETTING FIXED ASSIGNMENT RF GAIN LEVELS Use this procedure to set the RF gain levels for Fixed Assignment AS4000 RF cards. STEP PROCEDURE Fixed Assigned Racks 1. From the Modem Shelf View (release 2 equipment) or from Combiner Shelf View (Fixed Assignment Release 3 equipment) click right mouse on the RF Card. 2. From the menu, select AS4000 RF Card View. 3.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 068 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 MEASURING FIXED ASSIGNMENT BIT ERROR RATE (BER). Use this procedure to monitor the error performance of Fixed Assignment Modem links. The Downlink is from the CT to ST and the Uplink is from the ST to CT. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Select Shelf View 2. Click on the modem to be measured. 3. Either double click the mouse on the modem or from the View menu, select Airspan 60 Modem Card View. 4.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 069 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 MEASURING FIXED ASSIGNMENT CRU SIGNAL STRENGTH Use this procedure to monitor performance of the Fixed Assignment Subscriber Terminal. STEP PROCEDURE Measuring the ST performance 1. From the Modem Card View click on ST View button. 2. CRU Signal Strength section shows values for: • AGC. • Power Control. • Uplink Code Phase.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 069 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 • AGC In ST View the value shown in the CRU Signal Strength AGC box is the voltage measure from the RF stage of the CRU, and, although related to, is not the same as the voltage measured at the CRU terminal block. The graph below shows the relationship between the AGC voltage and the ST receive level (dBm). 5 AGC Volts 4 RX AGC Equalised Characteristic 3 2 1.7 10dB Fade Margin 6dB Fade Margin 0dB Fade Margin 1.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 069 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 5 PC Volts TX PC Equalised Characteristic 3.4-3.6GHz 4 3 2 1.7 1.3 1 0.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 101 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 CREATE AS4000 DEMAND ASSIGNMENT MODEM SHELF Use this procedure to create an AS4000 DA Modem shelf. Two alternative procedures are documented, (a) To create a shelf using GUIs and (b) To create a shelf using the object lists. Each shelf is created together with its signalling properties. STEP PROCEDURE (a) To create a Modem Shelf using GUIs. 1.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 101 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 STEP PROCEDURE (b) To create a Modem Shelf using object lists. 1. Select the rack by pointing to the rack in the Network [Object List, Rack] window, click right mouse button. From the drop menu select: Create Airspan DA CT Modem Shelf. 2. Using the mouse select an empty slot. Click OK button to initiate changes and return. 3. The Network [Object List, Shelf] window now includes the new shelf. 4.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 102 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 EDIT AS4000 DEMAND ASSIGNMENT MODEM SHELF PROPERTIES Use this procedure to edit AS4000 Demand Assignment Modem Shelf properties. The Site view, Shelf view, or an Object list containing the shelf should be displayed at the start of this procedure. See GSI-017 Selecting Views. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Either select the shelf from Site View or select the shelf on an Object List.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 4. Select Com port communicate with the AC shelf.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 102 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 5. Each Shelf within a Sitespan domain requires a unique reference number to be allocated in the TEI drop menu. 6. Set the reference clock source to the DTU connected to the CTU in the AC rack from where the clock source is derived. This is usually Slot 5 E1-1 for 75ohm Backhaul or Slot 5 E1-5 for 120ohm Backhaul.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 102 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 10. Select PN Code (1-7) by clicking ê to drop the options box and clicking the appropriate number from drop-down list. The PN codes are usually determined as part of the system planning process. 11. Note. The Feedback Loop checkbox has no function in this release of software 12. Click the OK button to set. 13.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 102 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 2. Click the right mouse button on the Analogue Unit (AU) card to drop menu. Select Airspan DA AU properties. 3. Select the number of users that can use the system at any one time. When in service it is necessary to check the soft errors reported. If soft errors occur the number of users should be increased or the TX power reduced to produce less power output until the soft errors are eliminated. STOP.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 103 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 MODEM SHELF CARD VIEWS DEMAND ASSIGNMENT This procedure describes the Modem Shelf Card Views. STEP PROCEDURE 4. Display the Modem Shelf. To display view, see DLP-019 or GSI-017. To display a card double click the left mouse button while pointing to the card on the Modem Shelf view. Demand Assignment Modem Cards 1.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 103 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Tributary Units 1. To display the Tributary Unit(TU) card double click the mouse while pointing to the card on the Modem Shelf view The following information is displayed: • Inventory Information. See DLP-019 for details. • A Self Test button. For details of use see DLP-016. • Reset button to reset the card. • Alarms: Card Mismatch FRU Fail.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 103 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Shelf Controller 1. To display the Shelf Controller Card (SC) card double click the mouse while pointing to the card on the Modem Shelf view. The following information is displayed: • Inventory Information. The inventory shows both the current and other Firmware See DLP-019 for other inventory details. • A Self Test button. For details of use see DLP-016. • Reset button to reset the card.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 103 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 2. To edit card state, select the SC card from the shelf view, Click the right mouse button anywhere on the window and select Airspan DA SC properties. 3. Set the card state to the required service state by clicking the check box with the mouse. • In Service • Emulator 4. Click OK to initiate state change.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 103 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 AU Card 1. To display the Analogue Unit(AU) card double click the mouse while pointing to the card on the Modem Shelf view The following information is displayed: • Inventory Information. See DLP-019 for details. • Card state. • Reset button to reset the card. • Alarms: Card Mismatch • Scaling Factor See below 2. Click the right mouse button on the Analogue Unit (AU) card to drop menu.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 104 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 CREATE DEMAND ASSIGNMENT MODEM SHELF AUX CARDS Use this procedure to Create AS4000 DA modem shelf Aux Cards. The shelf view, or an Object list containing the shelf, should be displayed at the start of this procedure. See GSI-017 Selecting Views. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Either Select Shelf from Site View by clicking on the required shelf, or select the shelf on an Object List.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 104 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 3. The Shelf view shows the card allocated to the selected slot. 4. Repeat for each Aux Card installed, and then create the corresponding Aux cards in the Access Concentrator. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 105 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 EDIT AS4000 DEMAND ASSIGNMENT MODEM SHELF DTU CARD PROPERTIES Use this procedure to edit AS4000 DA Modem Shelf DTU Card Properties. The site view, shelf view, or an object list containing the shelf should be displayed at the start of this procedure. See GSI-017 Selecting Views. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Open the object list AS4000 DA DTU. (See DLP 025) 2.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 105 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Emulator is for development use only. RW Management allows the RW codes to be set as: IS In service OOS Out of service no acquisition possible. OOS (10K) Out of service but a service engineer can force the ST to acquire from AS7020 STMON for Windows at 10kbits/sec. OOS(160K) Out of service but a service engineer can force the ST to acquire from As7020 STMON for Windows at 160kbits/sec. 6. Click OK to set values.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 106 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 CREATE AS4000 ACCESS CONCENTRATOR SHELF Use this procedure to create an AS4000 Access Concentrator shelf. Two alternative procedures are documented, (a) To create a shelf using GUIs and (b) To create a shelf using the object lists. Each shelf is created together with its signalling properties. The Shelf type should be selected to match the installation type.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 106 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 STEP PROCEDURE (b) To create an Access Concentrator Shelf using object lists. 1. Select the rack by pointing to the rack in the Network [Object List, Rack] window. Click the right mouse button and select: Create Airspan DA AC Shelf. 2. Using the mouse select an empty slot. Click the OK button to initiate changes and return. 3. The Network [Object List, Shelf] window now includes the new shelf. 4.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 107 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 EDIT AS4000 DEMAND ASSIGNMENT ACCESS CONCENTRATOR SHELF PROPERTIES Use this procedure to edit AS4000 Demand Assignment Access Concentrator Shelf properties. The Site view, Shelf view, or an Object list containing the shelf, should be displayed at the start of this procedure. See GSI-017 Selecting Views. STEP PROCEDURE 1.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 107 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 5. Drop the Port Selection box and select the com port allocated the shelf by clicking with the mouse on the required port. The com port is the Sitespan PC port connected to the AC shelf. 6. Select Indirect if the CT is managed through the Access Concentrator. Select Master / Slave. When Master is selected Sitespan is in control and objects are downloaded into the shelf.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 107 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 7. Select the TEI (Terminal Equipment Identifier) for the shelf. The TEI must be a unique number within the system. The shelf object list shows what TEIs have been allocated to each shelf. 8. The CT shelves connected to the Access Concentrator are allocated to the E1 link connecting them, drop window and select all the CT shelves to be managed by the AC Shelf. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 108 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 CREATE DA ACCESS CONCENTRATOR SHELF AUX CARDS Use this procedure to edit AS4000 DA Access Concentrator Shelf Aux Cards. The shelf view, or an Object list containing the shelf, should be displayed at the start of this procedure. See GSI-017 Selecting Views. STEP PROCEDURE 1.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 108 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 3. Select card type from the cards listed. For Access Concentrator Shelf select CTU. XTU(CAS), XTU(Data), V5.1 or Compression. 4. The Shelf View shows the card allocated to the selected slot. 5. Repeat for each Aux Card installed. 6. To configure Aux cards go to the following DLPs CTU DLP-109 XTU(CAS) DLP-110 XTU(Data) DLP-111 V5.1 DLP-112 Compression. DLP-113 STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 109 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 ” CONFIGURE AS4000 DA ACCESS CONCENTRATOR SHELF CTU CARD Use this procedure to set-up the CTU Card on the AS4000 DA Access Concentrator Shelf. The shelf view, or an object list containing the card should be displayed at the start of this procedure. See GSI-017 Selecting Views. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Select the Card to be set, click the right mouse button and select from the drop menu select the Airspan DA (CTU)View.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 110 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 ” CONFIGURE AS4000 DA ACCESS CONCENTRATOR SHELF XTU CAS CARD Use this procedure to set-up the XTU CAS card on the AS4000 DA Access Concentrator Shelf. The shelf view, or an object list containing the card should be displayed at the start of this procedure. See GSI-017 Selecting Views. STEP PROCEDURE 1.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 111 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 ” CONFIGURE AS4000 DA ACCESS CONCENTRATOR SHELF DATA CARD Use this procedure to set the alarm monitoring for Data cards on the AS4000 DA Access Concentrator Shelf. The shelf view, or an object list containing the card should be displayed at the start of this procedure. See GSI-017 Selecting Views. STEP PROCEDURE 1.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 112 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 ” CONFIGURE AS4000 DA ACCESS CONCENTRATOR SHELF XTU V5.1 CARD Use this procedure to set-up the V5.1 cards on the AS4000 DA Access Concentrator Shelf. The shelf view, or an object list containing the card should be displayed at the start of this procedure. See GSI-017 Selecting Views. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Select the Card to be set, click the right mouse button and select from the drop menu select the Airspan DA (V5.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 112 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Set the Channel Parameters 3. Enable Channel by clicking left mouse button in check box, a tick shows that the channel is enabled. 4. Click left mouse button on the radio button to select the impedance (75 or 120 ohm) for each link. Enter a unique Interface ID and Variant Number (these must match those provided at the switch). Select the service type (PSTN, ISDN or Mixed).
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 112 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 6. Each PSTN signalling time slot must be allocated a unique L3 address number (these must also match those provided at the switch). Select each time slot in turn and enter the L3 address number. 7. Provision channel by clicking left mouse button in check box next to the provisioned script, a tick shows that the channel is provisioned. 8.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 112 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 multiple conflicts acknowledging a conflict reveals another conflict window. The object model is not changed until the conflicts have been resolved. 13. After any conflicts are resolved clicking OK allows the object model to be updated but the settings do not take effect until the variant is switched into the current configuration. The switching is done from the Airspan DA (V5.1) View as follows. 14.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 112 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 15. In the screen shot above the new variant number appears in the New Variant field but the system is currently using variant 0. To switch to the new variant click left mouse button on the Switch button and the new variant is adopted. 16. The Re-Establish button provides a 150 second break in the E1 link that is used if the E1 link needs to be reset.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 113 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 ” CONFIGURE AS4000 DA ACCESS CONCENTRATOR SHELF COMPRESSION CARD Use this procedure to set-up compression cards on the AS4000 DA Access Concentrator Shelf. The shelf view, or an object list containing the card should be displayed at the start of this procedure. See GSI-017 Selecting Views. STEP PROCEDURE 1.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 114 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 ” CONFIGURE AS4000 DA ACCESS CONCENTRATOR SHELF XTU V5.2 CARD Use this procedure to set-up V5.2 cards on the AS4000 DA Access Concentrator Shelf. The shelf view, or an object list containing the card should be displayed at the start of this procedure. See GSI-017 Selecting Views. STEP PROCEDURE 1. This DLP is reserved for the V5.2 Card. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 115 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 CONFIGURING ST GLOBAL OBJECT CONTAINER OPTIONS Use this procedure to configure Global Object Container options for AS4000 demand assignment systems. STEP PROCEDURE 1. The Global Object Container contains the ST and TU configuration options. ST options ST Classes: ST Signalling ST Priority Numbers ST Service Types TU options CAS TU Signalling V51 TU Signalling 2.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 115 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 2. Create a name in the name field (it is suggested the name reflects the service being offered i.e. ST_R2 line @ 64kbit/s) Select the type of ST employed and the number of lines supported by the class. 3. Set the acquisition and clear call on fail times. The acquisition time sets the elapsed time before the ST deems it has been unsuccessful and disconnects.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 115 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 6. Unslotted access may improve acquisition times as the ST attempts to acquire from the stored free list and not wait for the free list to be updated in the next polling cycle. However as there is an increased chance of collision causing the ST to back off and re-acquire, this ultimately would cause longer acquisition times. It is therefore recommended that Unslotted Access is only set on lightly loaded systems 7.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 115 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 ST Service Types 3. To create a new service type click New. To modify a new service, select the service from the list and select Modify.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 115 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 Cas TU Signalling Consult the switch user guide and set the values to match the requirements of the connecting switch. The interpretation of incoming patterns can be set by moving the cursor over the relevant Outgoing Call or Incoming Call field and clicking the left mouse button. The options available are changed with each click.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 115 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 V51 TU Signalling Consult the switch user guide and set the values to match the requirements of the connecting switch. STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 116 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 ” ADJUSTING RF RX GAIN (DA) STEP PROCEDURE 1. Using Sitespan highlight the shelf, click right mouse button and select ‘Parent Properties’. 2. Select ‘Airspan DA CT modem shelf’.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 116 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 3. ’.Adjust the ‘Rx Gain’by increasing and decreasing the values using the box arrows. ( if value is reduced power goes UP) . Adjust the ‘Rx Gain’and select ‘OK Note: To start with a new system, set the RX gain to around 2200. For complete process of setting RX sensitivity see 605-0000-477 CT Installation and commissioning STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 117 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 CREATING DEMAND ASSIGNMENT SUBSCRIBER TERMINALS STEP PROCEDURE 1. Display the Access Concentrator Shelf. To display a view see DLP-019 or GSI-017. Click the right mouse button and select Element View from the menu. 2. To display the ST list select In the View Child window select ST List. 3. The ST list is displayed with any current subscribers listed or blank if no subscribers have been assigned. 4.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 117 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 5. The Edit DA State window contains details of the ST configuration. 6. Enter information and configuration options into the fields. ST Type Identifier: a unique number to identify the ST this is automatically assigned by Sitespan. Alternatively a new number can be assigned manually. Location: the location of the ST. Class: select the type of ST being provided.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 118 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 DELETING DEMAND ASSIGNMENT SUBSCRIBER TERMINALS Use this procedure to delete demand assignment subscribers from the AS4000. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Display the Access Concentrator Shelf. To display a view see DLP-019 or GSI-017. 2. Click the right mouse button and select Element View from the menu. 3. To display the ST list select In the View Child window select ST List. 4.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 118 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 5. Place cursor over the ST and click the right mouse button.Select Delete AS4000 DA(type)ST from the Edit menu 6. Click OK on the delete confirmation window to initiate the deletion. 7. The subscriber is removed from the ST List 8. Note: Any subscriber that is associated with the ST is not deleted at the same time. The subscriber record still exists but is not associated with any ST.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 119 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 SUBSCRIBER TERMINAL VIEWS DEMAND ASSIGNMENT This procedure describes Subscriber Terminal Views for Demand Assignment. STEP PROCEDURE 1. Display the Modem Shelf. To display a view, see DLP-019 or GSI-017. 2. Click the right mouse button and select Element View from the menu. 3. To display the ST list select In the View Child window select ST List.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 119 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 4. From the ST list select the ST to be viewed and either double click the item or select Element View from the menu. 5. The ST View displays the following information: • ST Identifier. • Location of ST • Class: the type of ST that is deployed. E.g. ST-R1 • Serial Number • Service State • Inventory Information. The inventory shows both the Current and Other Firmware versions being used.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 STOP. THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 120 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 CREATING DEMAND ASSIGNMENT SUBSCRIBERS This procedure adds subscriber details to subscriber terminals created in DLP-117 STEP 1. Click the PROCEDURE on the Toolbar . 2. The Network Subscriber object list is displayed. Any existing subscribers are displayed in the list, otherwise it is empty. 3. Click the on the Toolbar . Select the AS4000 (DA) subscriber option. 4.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 120 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 5. The STs already created are shown in the hardware configuration box. Select the ST associated with the subscriber and click left mouse button, this reveals the lines created on the ST, click left mouse button on a line to associate the subscriber with the ST. Until this is done the OK and Edit Object Buttons are unavailable.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 121 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 DELETING DEMAND ASSIGNMENT SUBSCRIBERS This procedure deletes details to subscribers created in DLP-117 STEP 1. Click the PROCEDURE on the Toolbar . 2. The Network Subscriber object list is displayed. Existing subscribers are displayed in the list. 3. Select the subscriber to be deleted. Click the right mouse button and select Delete Subscriber. 4. Click left mouse button on OK in the confirmation window. 5.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 122 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 SUBSCRIBER LINE TESTS Use this procedure to test DA subscriber lines STEP 1. Click the PROCEDURE on the Toolbar . 2. The Network Subscriber object list is displayed. Existing subscribers are displayed in the list. 3. The Network Subscriber object list is displayed. Select the subscriber to be tested and Click the right mouse button and select Line Test View. 4.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 122 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 6. Click left mouse button on the Reserve button to initiate reservation. 7. When the line has been reserved the current status is updated. Select the tests required and click left mouse button on the Run button. 8. The progress of the test is displayed in the line test box. The results are displayed as Pass, Fail or Inconclusive.
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AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 DLP 123 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 MONITORING DA PERFORMANCE STATISTICS This procedure outlines the process for collecting DA Performance Statistics AS8100 Sitespan is able to monitor • RF related statistics – per CT shelf. • Call traffic statistics – per CT shelf. • Call traffic statistics – per ST Line. STEP PROCEDURE Collect Central Terminal Shelf RF and Call Statistics 1.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 123 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 • specify the total duration of interest (collection period); default 1 day, minimum 1 day, maximum 32000 days). 4. Click the mouse on the Log check box. The directory for the file is displayed. Each CT shelf statistical data will be logged and stored in C:\Sitespan\Statistics\ctstats directory. The maximum number of entries in a file will be 32000 records, with wraparound; the actual file size may be less than this.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 123 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 2. Click the mouse on the Collect check box. 3. If a CTU CT connection has not been allocated the following message is displayed 4. In the Airspan DA AC Shelf Properties the Statistics parameters are displayed • specify the poll period; default 15 minutes, minimum 15 minutes, maximum 1440 minutes). • specify the total duration of interest (collection period); default 1 day, minimum 1 day, maximum 32000 days).
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 123 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 5. To generate a historical log of the statistics per report type that does not wrap around click the file option. In the file save window create the directory and file name for this log. The user will be prompted for the filename (40 chars maximum, including the path). This file is a text-based, and the format of each record will be tab-separated values, to allow easy import to other programs (e.g. MS Excel).
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 123 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 The following RF Statistics are displayed: Statistic Description Radio usage %Average radio usage % Minimum radio usage %Maximum radio usage Call Collisions Uplink Attempts by ST at 160K Uplink Fail at 160K Uplink Attempts by ST at 80K Uplink Fail at 80K Uplink Attempts by ST at 40K Uplink Fail at 40K Average usage of the total radio traffic bandwidth. (100% usage occurs when all 13 traffic RWs are fully utilised.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 2. Select Call Statistics and click OK. The following Call statistics are displayed: Statistic Inc. Attempts Inc. Fail (N/R) Inc. Fail (R/D) Inc. Fail (Other) Inc. Success Out. Attempts Out. Fail (N/R) Out. Fail (R/D) Out. Fail (Other) Out. Success. Call Hold (Secs). Bumped Page 298 of 305 Description Total Number of incoming call attempts. (Collisions are not included in this figure).
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 123 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 Displaying ST Call statistics files 1. Either select the shelf from Site View or select the shelf on an Object List. Click the right mouse button and select Element View. 3. Select ST Call Statistics and click OK.
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 605-0000-426 DLP 123 Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00 The following Call statistics are displayed: Statistic Inc. Attempts Inc. Fail (N/R) Inc. Fail (R/D) Inc. Fail (Other) Inc. Success Out. Attempts Out. Fail (N/R) Out. Fail (R/D) Out. Fail (Other) Out. Success. Call Hold (Secs). Bumped Description Total Number of incoming call attempts. (Collisions are not included in this figure). Number of incoming calls that fail to acquire radio (after retries).
AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7 ICL 001 605-0000-426 Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00 ISSUE CONTROL LIST ISSUE PURPOSE PAGES AFFECTED 0.0 January 1998 AS8100 Sitespan 2.5 All 1.0 August 1998 AS8100 Sitespan 2.5 upgraded to 2.6 All 2.0 February 1999 AS8100 Sitespan 3.0 All: Re-organisation of DLP numbering 3.0 October 1999 Updated to AS8100 Sitespan 3.4 All: Re-organisation of DLP numbering 4.0 November 1999 Updated to AS8100 Sitespan 3.6 All 5.
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