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Launch CT-K

Launch CT-K from TCO main page : the scripts for connection configurations
are executed automatically

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SWP description

Please always make sure the correct SWP is loaded in the NE

From equipement view :
SW Download > SW Status

EC : Equipement Controller
OC_R : ODU Controller (V1 ODU)
FJGRP : RPS FPGA
FGGAEE and FGAAX : Gaa FPGA, for EPS switch
FMEDU : Medusa FPGA, for standard data plug-in
JGIDU : FPGA to improve Mux/demux ASIC performances (Pegaso2 ASIC) and
to mux/demux both frame
FJD20 : JGIDU FPGA, 2.0 mode, for 2E1 to 16E1 configuration
FJD21 : JGIDU FPGA, 2.1 mode, for 32E1 capacity configuration

(2.1.1 : FDEDA : Dedalo FPGA, for enhanced data plug-in)

(2.1.2 : OC_V2 for ODU V2 Controller)

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SW Download : CT-K registration

SWP needs to be registered in CT-K

Supervision > Files Administration > SWP Administration
In the "SDH/WDM" tab, click on "install" and browse to reach the correct dsc
file.
The file is moved to the \ALCATEL\CT-Kv3.3.0\FTservices\data\R94AWY folder.

From equipement view, the steps are then

To communicate to the NE the ip address of the server
:: Software Download > Software Access Configuration
To init download
:: Software Download > Init Software Download
The available SWPs are then listed (it takes some times). The operator
choses which one to load and initialise the process

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SWP download

It is advised, and even strongly advised, to perform SW Download via the Eth/OS
interface.

ftp / ftp
Address of the PC LAN card
Port 15000

Note : Using "System Default", make sure the ip address is not another one (this is the case if other managers are registered into NE)
Bug : Using "System Default", on some PC, "invalid ip address" message is shown
Bug : if a wrong ip address has been setup a "reset NE" is required before setting up the correct one.

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ODU download

Software Download from PC to Flash Card has to be distinguished from Flash

Card to ODU download.

Flash card has two banks were SWP are stored.

ODU has two banks as well, were the appropriate ODU Controllers are stored.

Equipement Controller constantly checks that the banks status are aligned (same OC, in the same status).

Flash card Init content

ODU Init Status

Action

Alarms

OCa active
OCb standby

OCa active
OCx standby

Download OCb to
stdby bank of ODU

Standby version mismatch

Firmware download on-going (13min)

OCa active
OCb standby

OCb active
OCa standby

Exchange OC role

ICP for 1 minute on ODU

OCa active
OCb standby

OCc active
OCd standby

- Download OCa to
standby bank of ODU
- Exchange OC role
- Download OCb to
stdby bank of ODU

- Version mismatch
Firmware download on-going
- ICP for 1 minute
- Standby version mismatch
Firmware download on-going (13min)

PC to Flash card software download starts by loading the ODU controller in the flash card : once this task is
completed (20 to 25% of the progression), and as the remaining items of SWP are loaded into the flash card, the EC
starts to load the new OC in the ODU (first case). The equipement controller is very busy, receiving files from PC,
and sending other ones to ODU.
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Firmware download

Most of the FPGAs of the equipement can be downloaded in the flash card

This is the case for the FPGAs included in the SWP

The new FPGA has its version actuated after the activation of the relevant SWP

Some FPGAs are really HW dependant (like IDU-ODU interface FPGA which depends on cable interface components).
Therefore it has been decided not to have this capability for these ones.

Introduction of a new SWP component

When a new SWP component is not known from the init EC, even if present in the SWP descriptor, it will not be
loaded in the Flash Card. The introduction of a new component requires :
A first software download and activation
The new EC is then aware that the SWP includes the new component
A second software download with "force" option
Activation ("forced")

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NE Time

Please always set NE time before doing anything else

Either from web server
Date and time setting

or from Equipement view

Configuration > NE Time
Configuration > Network Configuration > NTP Configuration

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What's new

ATPC works in 1+1 configuration

Limited to 50 dB/s

Link Identifier has been implemented

Configuration > System Settings, "Link Identifier" tab
Bug : Link Identity Code Alarm not present after a
capacity change, or IDU loopback
Bug : Link Identity Code Alarm not present if
expected identifier = send identifier

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What's new (continued)

BER estimation is proposed in Radio Domain

Based on FEC error detection, on aggregate signal
It gives a good idea of the link BER
Bug : AIS does not stop the BER estimation as pattern analysers do

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What's new (continued)

Party Line has to be configured

Enabled by default
Not settable in
configuration wizard

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What's new (continued) : 32E1 capacity

32 E1 capacity is available !
Pegaso is a 16 E1 mux/demux, available on Mother board and on 16 E1 Plug-in board.
JGIDU21 multiplexes/demultiplexes frame(s) from/to Pegaso Mother board and Pegaso Plugin

Mother Board
Plug-in
Pegaso

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JGIDU mux/demux function

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JUSM Menu

The attached file shows the menus that are available from Equipement View. We
advise to update (adding a new sheet) this file whenever a new SWP and JUSM is
released.

Menus JUSM

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Frequency setting
Frequency Configuration
First config via TCO
After a first config via TCO, the Equipement view does not show the correct shifter value
which has to be set up a second time.

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Read RSL

Radio Domain, Power Measurement tab

Selectable sample times are 4, 6, 30 and 60s.

However, due to the limitations on RSL task, a transient interferer search will be done either
from ODU maintenance connector, or using a specific tool.

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Read RSL with Remote Tx Mute

Radio Domain, Configuration tab

Remote Tx mute during RSL reading is usefull to check the presence of a permanent interferer.

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Remark on Remote Tx Mute, remarks on RSL
Tx Remote Mute
/!\ Tx Remote Mute is a unidirectional control, done without aknowledgement from local
terminal. The specific communication channel that is used is down after a reset of one
of the terminal, and may be down after a fadding. It is advised to have someone in the
remote station, or to be very carefull with this function.
RSL
Time to recover remote RSL after reset
It takes up to 7 minutes (worst case) to recover the specific communication channel
between local and remote terminal. This channel is used for remote RSL, Tx remote
mute, and FE loopback. It is separated from the NMS-RF channel.
RSL reaction time
In case of quick and short fadding (less than 6s), the RSL history does not show the gap.
This is due to the activity of the Equipement Controller and priority level granted to
Power measurement.

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ATPC

Radio Domain, RTPC and ATPC tab

Set first ATPC Range, then ATPC Rx threshold and then enable ATPC.

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Remarks on ATPC
The ATPC algorithm takes some time to be established after a configuration change. It is
advised to turn off ATPC before configuration changing.
An ATPC loop alarm may be raised at the beginning of IDU-ODU download, for 10s. It is
advised to disable ATPC before doing software update operations.

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Line Interface
Be careful to check that the E1s that will carry traffic are properly declared ("unframed"
or "framed" mode).
/!\ In "Disable" mode traffic will go throught but
- no alarm will be raised;
- loop commands will be accepted by JUSM, but will not be performed.

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Protection : RPS (simplified) and EPS
RPS

Frames
alignement

SW7
SW3
Extension Unit (CH0)

From Antenna(s)

To DDF

Rx EPS

Main Unit (CH1)

SW6

Patch Pannel

Frame Alignement is performed by JGRPS FPGA

SW3 chooses the best reception channel (based on Early Warning received from ODU) by
SW6/SW7 are driven by the alarms received by multiplex / demultiplex
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Reception Protection : RPS and EPS
RPS

Frames
alignement

SW4

SW7

SW3
Extension Unit (CH0)

From Antenna(s)

To DDF

Rx EPS

Main Unit (CH1)

SW5

SW6

Patch Pannel

SW4 and SW5 drive the signal to Demultiplexer.

Inputs are
- from Hitless function
- or from "direct way" (in case of hitless function failure or EPS Lockout)
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Reception Protection : EPS Lockout
RPS

Frames
alignement

SW4

SW7

SW3
Extension Unit (CH0)

From Antenna(s)

To DDF

Rx EPS

Main Unit (CH1)

SW5

SW6

Patch Pannel

In case of EPS Lockout :

- SW6 and SW7 are moved to send the signal received from Ch1 demux to DDF (normal)
- /!\ The input signal of Ch1 demux is the one of Radio Rx Ch1 (RPS)

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Transmit Protection : HST and Tx EPS
Extension Unit (CH0)

Tx EPS

From DDF

Patch Pannel

HST

To Antenna(s)

Main Unit (CH1)

- Tx EPS is actuated by mux/demux status (at the same time as Rx EPS)

- HST command mutes / unmutes amplifiers, based on IDU->ODU frame and card status
- in case of EPS switch, HST may be activated. In case of manual operations, the first to
perform is HST and then EPS.
- if IDU-ODU dialog is down (ICP) and if it is forced (or lockout), it is not possible to remove
the command
- In FD, both transmitters are turned ON
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Synthesis on Protections

To DDF

Main Unit (CH1)

EPS

Patch Pannel

HST

To Antenna(s)

Tx EPS

Rx EPS

RPS

From Antenna(s)

From DDF

Extension Unit (CH0)

Extension Unit (CH0)

When escalating a problem of transmission that seems to be related to radio, it is important to

have informations on the switches position and to have performance monitoring associated to
these status.
TRS _Diagnos is _Us in
g_S witches

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How to switch

Protection Schemes Domain

Tx EPS

HST

EPS

Rx EPS

RPS

Select the working channel, then the command,

and click on "apply".
/!\ When Lockout is applied on EPS, RPS
commands are not available
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Switch priorities

From low pritority to high priority

Manual
Automatic Switch (alarms)
Force (from Ch1 to Ch0)
Lockout (from Ch0 to Ch1)

Manual switch (available in non revertive mode) should be used after a maintenance
operation to check that the replaced module is working fine (note : a reset may be needed
before the manual command is sent).

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Loopbacks

1320CT

1
2
3
4
5
6

Tributary #n, Near End

IDU cable
ODU cable
RF
Tributary #n, Far End
Tributary #n, Near End (read only)

With ODU V2 (will be supported in SWP 2.1.2), there is no RF loopback

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How to activate a Loopback

Loopback Domain
2

Select the loopback to

activate, tip then "activate",
and click on "apply".
Rx-trib NE status is read-only
from local CT.

4
2
4

1
6

1320CT

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Configuration Change

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