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INSTALLATION AND TESTING PROCEDURE OF STM-1
(FIBCOM MAKE)
1.0 SCOPE

This engineering instruction describes installation and testing procedure of SDH-STM-1

OFC system of FIBCOM (DSC FOCUS AC1) make.

2.0 GENERAL

The DSC FOCUS AC1 is a product family where Add/Drop multiplexers (ADM) and
Terminal Multiplexes(TM) are implemented on a single module which provides a cost efficient
solution especially in small nodes where the requirement is to Add/Drop a limited number of 2
MB signals. Management of the DSC FOCUS AC1 can be performed from a local craft terminal,
from a network element manager or from a network management system (DSC FOCUS
NM2100).

3.0 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

The installation of the SDH system is carried out in various phases as detailed below. (1)
Unpacking of equipment. (2) Preparation of layout. (3) Erection of racks. (4) Mounting of Sub-
Racks/Modules. (5) Installation of coaxial cable. (6) Installation of optical fibre cable.

3.1 Unpacking

The equipment is checked for any damages during transport or Loading/Unloading or

during the storage.

3.2 Lay-Out

Equipment layout is prepared and suites are arranged as per the approved layout, leaving
necessary space between the walls and between the suites

3.3 Erection Of Rack

Two types of racks are available from DSC. 600 mm ETSI rack, (ii) 120 mm slim rack.
Here we are discussing 600 mm ETSI rack. The rack has an open front and is 2200 mm high.
There are four or three rack positions for mounting the sub racks. Numbered square holes are

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provided in the side member of the rack 600 mm, wherein nuts including clips are inserted for
mounting the sub racks. Place the rack at its location. Guide taps can be used to position the rack
at an exact location on the floor. Loosen the lock nuts on the adjustable feet. Use a 17mm
wrench. Adjust the horizontal

Plane of the rack by means of the adjustable feet. Use a screwdriver. Fasten the lock nuts.
The top of the rack can be secured firmly with the sealing via rack mounting brackets.

3.4 Installing RCF

Mount the RCF (Rack connection field) in the rack top position; fasten it with four M6
screws including protection rings. The screw at the top left of the RCF must be mounted without
a protection ring, to ensure firm contact to safety earth.

3.5 Station Power Connection To The Rack

Connect 0 volt (red) and –48V/-60V (blue) to the power terminals A. Connect 0 V (red)
and –48V/-60V (blue) to the station supply cables. Connect the optional ground connection to the
ground terminal A on the RCF.

3.6 Installation Of Sub Rack

Basically the same AC1 system may be provided in four different types of mechanics.
Here, we are discussing wide sub rack with SCF at the rear (although accessible from the front
by tilting the sub rack into service position.)Mount the mother board/back plate and the cable
bracket with six screws M3 x 6 PH. The first mother board is always mounted next to the
connection field. The second mother board is placed next to the first and so on. Mount cover
plates to cover empty mother board positions. The sub rack is mounted in the racks as detailed
below. Mount the left and right side plates each with two screws M6 x 16. Mount the cable
bracket between the two side plates with four screws M4x6). Mount the two straps on the side
plates, by sliding the strap eye around the nut. Mount the other end of the straps on the sub rack.
Insert the sub rack into the rack.

3.7 Installation Of Modules

(i) ADM Module

The Add/Drop Multiplexers module contains a complete stand alone add/drops

multiplexers including two optical or electrical aggregate interfaces, PDH tributary interfaces,

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switch matrix, timing function and basic management interfaces. The module has 2 x STM-1
aggregate interfaces and 21 x 2MB tributary interfaces. (OR)

(ii) TM Module

The terminal multiplexers module contains a complete stand alone terminal multiplexers
including one optical or electrical interface, PDH tributary interfaces, switch matrix, timing
function, and basic management interfaces. The module has 1 x STM-1 aggregate interface and
21 x 2MB tributary interface.

(iii) TEX1 Module

The tributary extension module is used to increase the number of tributary interfaces.
The module has 21 x 2MB tributary interfaces.

(iv) EOW Module

An EOW system can perform bi-directional communication between nodes in

communication network. The system facilitates both selective calls and group calls. The slot
positions are imprinted on the sub rack mechanics. Insert the modules in the appropriate position
and gently press into the back plane connectors, using the two levers simultaneously. For
removing the modules, press the release mechanism and pull out the modules gently.

4.0 INSATLLATION OF CABLES AND OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES

All the electrical connections to the motherboard sections are performed by the Standard
connector blocks (DIN 41612) housed in DSC designed cast metal Housing. The sub racks must
be set in a tilted positions (‘service position”) to access the connectors at the rear of the sub rack.
When a sub rack is to be mounted in a “service position” this requires that sufficient cable loop is
provided for the cables and fibres. Route all cables (optical fibres, coaxial cables) start with the
bottom sub rack positions. The cables should be routed in the left or right side of the rack. When
the cables and fibres are routed they must be tied together. The cables must also be tied to the
special tie points at the sub rack bracket and motherboard cable bracket.

5.0 TESTING PROCEDURE

5.1 Testing Instruments Required

(a) Digital Multimeter.

(b) Optical power meter.
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(c) SDH Analyzer (ANT20E)/Digital Transmission Analyzer.

(e) Frequency Counter.
(f) Optical Variable Attenuator.
(g) Craft Terminal.
(h) Jitter Oscillator.
(i) Necessary FC-PC to FC-PC fibre cords & BNC-TNC patch cords.

6.0 CHECK OF PHYSICAL INSTALLATION

Before start of actual testing, check for the proper installation of the rack/sub rack,
neatness of cabling and terminations. Check whether the equipment is properly grounded. Ensure
that all modules are mounted in proper slots in the sub rack.

7.0 CONFIGURATION OF THE SYSTEM

CRAFT terminal is connected to the local NE and the system is configured.

Configuration includes name, NE address, equipment configuration, defining the port state and
monitoring mode of Aggregate/Tributary ports, fixing threshold, making connections.

8.0 LOCAL TEST

8.1 Power Supply Voltages

With the help of digital multimeter, measure DC I/P voltages to the rack. Nominal voltage
is –51V. In AC1 sub rack desired voltages +5V & -5.2V are measured at the monitoring sockets
on the front of the modules PSU1 and PSU2. The limits are 4.75V to 5.25V for +5V and –4.94V
to -5.46V for – 5.2 V.

8.2 Optical Mean Launched Power

The test set up is shown below

SYSTEM UNDER OPTICAL

TEST POWER METER

FIG . 1

Connect the optical power meter at the output of the ADM/TM module using DIN/FC-PC
fibre patch cord. Keep the ALS (Automatic Laser Shut Down) disabled for that port. Measure the
power at 1310nm. The measured power should be between 0 to –5dbm.
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Note: By selecting ‘ Performance Monitoring-optical section” in PC, TX power, Bias Current,

temp and RX Power can be recorded for that optical port.

8.3 Check Of Receiver Sensitivity/Dynamic Range

SYSTE DTA SYSTEM OPTICAL OPT

M UNDER ATTENUA POWER
UNDER DTA TEST TOR METER
TEST

FIG.2

Connect ‘OPT OUT’ of the ADM/TM module to the input of the variable optical
attenuator, using DIN-FCPC fibre cord. Connect variable attenuator out to the ‘OPTIN’ of the
ADM/TM module. Feed 2MB HDB3 PRBS 2 15-1 on Tribe 1 ‘IN’ connector from DTA TX.
Connect the ‘OUT’ connector to DTA RX. Now increase the attenuation till errors are observed
in the meter. Now decrease the attenuation slightly till errors disappear. Measure the O/P of the
variable attenuator. This reading gives the receiver sensitivity. This value should be better than –
37dbm. Similarly find out the overload point of the receiver. The difference of both the readings
will give the dynamic range of the receiver. Dynamic range obtained should be better than 27 db.
The above test can be repeated for the other port of the ADM module.

8.4 Check of Laser Safety

In test set up shown in Fig.1 enable ‘ALS’ for the concerned port. Measure the TX-
power. It should be < -10dbm. Record the observation.

8.5 Manual Restart

Connect optical power meter to ‘OPT.OUT’ of ADM/TM module. Enable ALS. Break the
optical input to the receiver. Now click “2/90 seconds – Test Restart” button and make ‘OK’. The
laser is turned ‘ON’ for the selected duration. The same can be checked with the help of power
meter – Record the observation.

8.6 Automatic Laser Restart

The test set up is as shown in Fig.2, feed 2MB data in any one of the tributaries and
receive it in DTA RX. Keep ‘ALS’ enabled. Disconnect the optical input fibre for a moment and

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reconnect. Observe the meter. The data should restore after the WTR(wait to restore) period.
Record the observation.

8.7 Measurement of BER on Electrical Interface

SDH System Optical

Analyser under Attenua
DTA
Tx/Rx
Test tor

Fig.3

Measure the BER at electrical interface in the set up as given in Fig.3 above for Bit rates
2 MB/s, as applicable, and record the observation for off sets +/- 50 ppm. No error should be
recorded.

8.8 Combined Jitter From Tributary Mapping

D TX SYST OPTIC
EM AL
T UND ATTEN
ER UATOR
A RX TEST

Fig.4

Make the test set up as given in Fig.4 above. Now vary the bit rate tolerance of 2 MB/s
pay load (+/-50 ppm) and measure the O/p jitter by selecting the filters HP1-LP and HP2-LP.
Record the observation. The limit is 0.4 UI for HP1-LP. and 0.075 UI for HP2-LP.

9.0 THROUGH TESTS

9.1 Optical Receive Power

Measure the receive power at the input of the optical receiver with the help of the optical
power meter. For this test, ask the distant station to keep the laser ON by disabling ALS for that

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port. The received power should be better than –31 dbm & a minimum 7 db margins should be
available from measured receiver sensitivity.

9.2 BER Measurement

Ask distant station to feed 2MB data from DTA on Tribe 1, with zero offset. Receive the
same on the DTA and observe the BER, no error should be recorded for 2 minutes. The test is
epeated for +50 ppm and –50 ppm and the observations are recorded. The test is repeated
for the remaining tributaries.

9.3 AIS Frequency Measurements

Ask the distant end to remove 2MB/s data from the tributary and measure the AIS
frequency at the 2MB out point in the DDF. The frequency should be 2.048 Mhz +/- 102hz.
Repeat the test for other tributaries also
.
9.4 Output Jitter Measurement

DTA SDH DTA

SDH
Tx System Rx
System
under under
2MB/S
Test Test
Stn A Stn B
2MB/S

Fig. 5

The test set up is as shown above in fig.5 with 2 Mb/s from distant station, select Filters
HP1-LP and HP2-LP in DTA RX and measure the jitter amplitude in UIs. The limit is 0.75 UI PP
for HP1-LP and 0.20 UI PP for HP2-LP.

9.5 Input Jitter Tolerance

Ask the distant station to transmit 2Mb/s HDB3 PRBS 215-1 modulated with sinusoidal
jitter frequencies. The jitter amplitude at these selected frequencies is increased at the distant
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station and the amplitude up to which no errors are received is recorded. Repeat the test for all
jitter frequencies. The specified frequencies are 20Hz, 93Hz, 700Hz and 100KHz. The input
jitter tolerance should be better than 1.5UI PP for 20Hz & 93Hz and 0.2UI PP for 700Hz &
100KHz.

9.6 Check of O/W

9.6.1 Selective Calling

Take the telephone hand set from the hook and observe for dial tone. Dial 5 digit distant
station number, as provisioned. Verify the quality of speech. Ask the distant station to dial and
verify ring/speech.

9.6.2 Party (Omni) Calling

Press *** in the keypad. All telephone connected in the EOW system will respond. One
can speak to all stations" off hook”. Subscriber initiating the ‘OMNI CALL’ will receive the
ringing signal, until the first answer is received. Verify the speech. Ask the distant stations to
press *** and verify speech/signaling.

9.6.3 Check Of O/W For Ber 1 X 10-3

The O/W should work for a line BER of 1 x 10 -3. Create the required condition by
reducing the optical I/P level with the help of a variable attenuator and check the O/W for
speech/ring.

9.7.1 External Clock

Connect external clock at ‘SYNC IN’ port in the SCF. Assign “TOP PRIORITY” to the
external clock at the master node. The other node is synchronized with the clock extracted from
the incoming tributary. Feed 2 Mb/s data from DTA TX into the ADM at one of the tributary. Ask
distant node to loop it back. Receive the data looped back in the DTA RX. No error should be
recorded, when the system is synchronized with external clock. Also measure the external clock
with the help of a frequency counter. Measured value should be 2.048 Mhz +/- 4.6 ppm.

9.7.2 Tributary Clock

Select any T1, T2 & T3 input reference source and assign “TOP PRIORITY” to it. Check
that the system works without error. Record the observation.

9.7.3 Hold Over Mode

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In this mode, when sync reference is lost, sync 1 remembers the frequency before
interruption. Remove the ‘TOP PRIORITY” assigned to the external clock by selecting “DO
NOT USE”. Since the valid reference it lost, SYNC 1 switches to “HOLD OVER” mode. The
system should work without error. Record the observation.

9.8 Alarms

By using optical variable Attenuator/Anomaly –

Defect insertion of SDH Analyser, the following alarm conditions can be simulated and
by selecting “Current Problem List” in the “Faults” menu, these alarms can be checked in craft
terminal locally .

(a) M.S. STM Port Degraded Signal-Major.

(b) M.S. STM Port Loss of Signal LOS) – Critical.
(c) Loss of pointer(AV) – Critical.
(d) STM port loss of signal – Critical.
(e) Loss of frame (LOF) – Critical.
(f) MS AIS (AIS)
(g) HP Unequipped (Path Unequipped)-Critical.
(h) Rack Top alarms (A,B,R).

The above alarms can also be checked for the remote stations also using craft terminals
by selecting the remote NE.

9.9 Craft Terminal

Craft terminal used for Performance Management, Configuration arrangement, Alarm

Monitoring of Local/Remote stations and Security Management.

10.0 STABILITY TEST

The system is put on stability test for a continuous period of 48 hrs at the lowest bit rate
available and the results should confirm the following specifications.
%ES (Normalized to 64 Kb/s) 0.018
%SES 0.00023.

These limits are given for HRDS length of 280 Km. If a real section is shorter than 280
Km, there will be no reduction in the bit error allocation. If the real section length is greater than
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the HRDS length of 280 Km, its overall allocation should correspond to that of an integer
number of HRDS, the combined length of which are at least as long as the real digital section.

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