OPERATING MANUAL

TRANSMISSION TEST SET

806A / 806AR

(C) Copyright 2002 CONVEX CORPORATION

 Charge battery at least once a week.

900 dB BATT
1
600 dBm LOW
135 dBrn CHG
0
POWER
100 mSec
RCV SND MIN LOW MID HIGH TONE kHz
LOSS
F4/40k CONVEX
PC/232 60 Hz IMPLS F (HDSL) ZERO 806A TIMS
CONTROL REJECT
BRDG REV
SND RCV TO GND E (ISDN) F3/2804
RCV SND/2W REMOD 500 kHz W TONE D (DATA) DELAY DIAL TIMER SKIP VOL

DELAY 200 kHz S/N 3.4 kHz IMPLS QUIET IMPLS SWEEP F2/1004
A B
! LEVEL 15 kHz NOISE C MSG SWEEP dBm TLP VAR
MEAS FILTER MEAS FILTER START/STOP SEND SET FREQ F1/404

C DIAL D

ZERO F4/40k
900 dB PC/232 60 Hz IMPLS F (HDSL)
CONTROL REJECT
TO GND E (ISDN) VOL
BRDG REV 600 dBm F3/2804
REMOD 500 kHz W TONE D (DATA) DELAY DIAL TIMER SKIP
SND RCV
135 dBrn
RCV SND/2W DELAY 200 kHz S/N 3.4 kHz IMPLS QUIET IMPLS SWEEP F2/1004 1
100 mSec
LEVEL 15 kHz NOISE C MSG SWEEP dBm TLP VAR
POWER
RCV SND MIN LOW MID HIGH TONE LOSS kHz MEAS FILTER MEAS FILTER START/STOP SEND SET FREQ
A ! B F1/404
0
CONVEX 806AR TIMS

OPERATING MANUAL
TRANSMISSION TEST SET
806A / 806AR

(C) Copyright 2002 CONVEX CORPORATION

Issue Date August 2002

www.ConvexCorp.com
Model 806A / 806AR CONTENTS

SECTION 1 GENERAL PAGE SECTION 1 SPECIFICATIONS PAGE

1-1 INTRODUCTION.....................1-1
1-2 MANUAL OVERVIEW..................1-1
1-3 806A MEASUREMENT GROUP...........1-1
DEFINITIONS
1-4 LEVEL............................1-1
1-5 dBm..............................1-1
1-6 LOSS.............................1-1
1-7 ATTENUATION DISTORTION...........1-1
1-8 GAIN SLOPE.......................1-2
1-9 4 Hz OFFSET......................1-2
1-10 NOISE............................1-2
1-11 dBrn.............................1-2
1-12 NOISE with TONE..................1-2
1-13 S/N..............................1-2
1-14 NOISE to GROUND..................1-2
1-15 TLP..............................1-2
1-16 dBm0.............................1-2
1-17 BRIDGE...........................1-2
1-18 FILTERS..........................1-2
1-19 C MSG FILTER.....................1-2
1-20 D FILTER.........................1-2
1-21 3.4 kHz FLAT FILTER..............1-2
1-22 E FILTER.........................1-3
1-23 DSL..............................1-3
1-24 F FILTER.........................1-3
1-25 HDSL.............................1-3
1-26 15 kHz FILTER....................1-3
1-27 200 kHz FILTER...................1-3
1-28 500 kHz FILTER...................1-3
1-29 60 Hz REJECT FILTER..............1-3
1-30 FREQUENCY........................1-3
1-31 DELAY............................1-3
1-32 REMOD............................1-3
1-33 FORWARD REFERENCE................1-3
1-34 RETURN REFERENCE.................1-3
1-35 LOCAL DELAY......................1-3
1-36 STRAIGHTAWAY DELAY...............1-4
1-37 IMPULSE NOISE....................1-4
1-38 IMPULSE THRESHOLD................1-4
1-39 COUNTING INTERVALS...............1-4
1-40 IMPULSE NOISE with TONE..........1-4
1-41 TONE LOSS........................1-4
1-42 TONE HIGH........................1-4
1-43 IMPULSE NOISE to GROUND..........1-4
1-44 P/AR.............................1-4
1-45 RETURN LOSS......................1-4
1-46 HYBRID...........................1-4
1-47 ERL..............................1-4
1-48 SRLL.............................1-4
1-49 SRLH.............................1-4
1-50 ECD..............................1-4
SPECIFICATIONS 806A / 806AR
Level..............................1-5
Frequency..........................1-5
Return Loss........................1-5
Filters............................1-5
Noise, Noise w Tone................1-5
S/N Ratio......................... 1-5
Noise to Ground....................1-5
3-Level Impulse Noise..............1-5
Transient Timer....................1-5
Extended Round Trip Delay..........1-5
Envelope Delay.....................1-5
Generator..........................1-5
Input / Output Ports...............1-5
Monitor............................1-5
Dial...............................1-5
Temperature........................1-5
PC Control.........................1-5
Power..............................1-5
Dimensions / Weight,Portable.......1-5
Dimensions / Weight, Rack Mount....1-5
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
2-1 INTRODUCTION.....................2-1
2-2 RECEIVING INSPECTION.............2-1
2-3 RECEIVING OPERATIONAL CHECK......2-1
2-4 OPERATIONAL CHECK FAILURE........2-1
2-5 BATTERY OPERATION - Portable.....2-1
2-6 LOW BATTERY SHUTDOWN.............2-1
2-7 I/O CONNECTIONS - Portable.......2-1
2-8 PC CONTROL - Portable Unit.......2-2
2-9 PADDED FIELD CASE................2-2
2-10 MOUNTING - Rack Mount Unit.......2-2
2-11 POWER - Rack Mount Unit..........2-2
2-12 I/O CONNECTIONS - Rack Mount.....2-2
2-13 I/O JACKS - Rack Mount Unit......2-2
2-14 COMPUTER HOOKUP - Rack Mount.....2-2
2-15 MODEM HOOKUP - Rack Mount........2-3
2-16 SUPPORT..........................2-3
2-17 WARRANTY.........................2-3
2-18 PRODUCT REPAIR SERVICE...........2-3
2-19 INTRODUCTION - PC OPERATION......2-3
2-20 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION............2-3
2-21 SOFTWARE COMMAND LINE OPTIONS....2-4
2-22 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION TEST.......2-4
2-23 SOFTWARE TROUBLE SHOOTING........2-5
2-24 MAXIMUM RATINGS..................2-5
SECTION 2 ILLUSTRATIONS
FRONT PANEL - PORTABLE.................2-1
FRONT PANEL - RACK MOUNT...........2-2/2-3
SIDE PANEL - PORTABLE..................2-2
FIELD CASE.............................2-2
Fig 2-1 806A - PC CABLE...............2-3
Fig 2-2 806A - MODEM CABLE............2-3
Fig 2-3 PC SCREEN - LEVEL MEAS........2-4
Fig 2-4 PC SCREEN - COMM FAILURE......2-5
SECTION 3 FRONT PANEL OPERATION
3-1 INTRODUCTION PANEL OPERATION.....3-1
3-1 AUTO-TEST DEMONSTRATION..........3-1
3-2 BATTERY INDICATOR................3-1
3-3 LOW BATTERY SHUTDOWN.............3-1
3-4 I/O CONNECTIONS - PORTABLE.......3-2
3-5 I/O CONNECTIONS - RACK MOUNT.....3-2
3-6 RECEIVE BRIDGE / TERM............3-2
3-7 LINE HOLD........................3-2
3-8 I/O REVERSE......................3-2
3-9 I/O IMPEDANCE....................3-2
3-10 RCV / SND SELECTION..............3-2
3-11 UNITS SELECTION..................3-2

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SECTION 3 FRONT PANEL OPERATION PAGE SECTION 4 PC OPERATION PAGE

3-12 MEASUREMENTS SWITCH..............3-3 4-18 SEND LEVEL (dBm) SETUP...........4-8
3-13 LEVEL FILTER Switch..............3-4 4-19 QUIET............................4-8
3-14 NOISE Switch.....................3-4 4-20 DIAL Send Mode...................4-8
3-15 NOISE FILTER Switch..............3-4 4-21 TLP SETUP........................4-9
3-16 START/STOP - GENERATOR SWEEP.....3-5 4-22 IMPULSE NOISE THRESHOLD SETUP....4-9
3-17 ZERO - IMPULSE COUNT.............3-5 4-23 IMPULSE NOISE TIMER SETUP........4-9
3-18 SEND LEVEL (dBm) SETUP...........3-5 4-24 IMPULSE NOISE COUNT RATE SETUP...4-9
3-19 QUIET............................3-5 4-25 SEND FREQUENCY SETUP SND / RCV...4-9
3-20 DIAL Send Mode...................3-5 4-26 SEND FREQUENCY SETUP.- RCV ......4-9
3-21 TLP/THL SETUP....................3-5 4-27 SWEEP CONTROL / INDICATORS.......4-9
3-22 IMPULSE NOISE THRESHOLD SETUP....3-6 4-28 SKIP.(SF SKIP)...................4-9
3-23 IMPULSE NOISE TIMER SETUP........3-6 4-29 FUNCTION / FREQUENCY KEYS........4-9
3-24 IMPULSE NOISE COUNT RATE SETUP...3-6 4-30 CHANGING A FREQUENCY KEY .......4-10
3-25 SEND FREQUENCY SETUP.- SND.......3-5 4-31 PRINTING A REPORT OR GRAPH......4-10
3-26 SEND FREQUENCY SETUP.- RCV.......3-5 4-32 DISPLAYING AUTO-TEST RESULTS....4-10
3-27 SWEEP.led........................3-6 4-33 POWER-UP DEFAULTS LEVEL MODE....4-10
3-28 SKIP.(SF SKIP)...................3-6 4-34 AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS..............4-10
3-29 FUNCTION / FREQUENCY KEYS........3-6 4-35 VF AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS...........4-10
3-30 CHANGING A FREQUENCY KEY.........3-6 4-36 DSL AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS..........4-10
3-31 SENDING / PRINTING A REPORT......3-7 4-37 HDSL AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS.........4-10
3-32 DISPLAYING AUTO-TEST RESULTS.....3-7 4-38 RUNNING AUTO-TEST - SENDING.....4-11
3-33 POWER-UP DEFAULTS LEVEL MODE.....3-7 4-39 RUNNING AUTO-TEST - RECEIVING...4-11
3-34 AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS...............3-7 4-40 COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS........4-11
3-35 VF AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS............3-7 4-41 COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOLS........4-11
3-36 DSL AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS...........3-7
3-37 HDSL AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS..........3-7 SECTION 4 ILLUSTRATIONS
3-38 RUNNING AUTO-TEST - SENDING......3-8 Figure 4-1A 806A - PC CABLE...........4-1
3-39 RUNNING AUTO-TEST - RECEIVING....3-8 Figure 4-1B 806A - MODEM CABLE........4-1
3-40 LED TEST (LAMP TEST).............3-8 Figure 4-1C COMM. SETUP Screen........4-1
Figure 4-1C1 MEAS. SELECTION Screen....4-2
SECTION 3 ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 4-1C2 LEVEL/FREQUENCY Screen....4-2
PANEL NOMENCLATURE, PORTABLE...........3-1 Figure 4-1E VF AUTO-TEST Report.......4-2
PANEL NOMENCLATURE, RACK MOUNT.....3-2/3-3 Figure 4-2 BATTERY CHECK Screen......4-2
UNITS SELECTION TABLE..................3-2 Figure 4-6 BRIDGE / TERM Selector....4-3
POWER-UP DEFAULTS TABLE................3-7 Figure 4-8 NORMAL / REV. Selector....4-3
DEFAULTS TABLE, AUTO-TEST..............3-7 Figure 4-11 UNITS SELECTION Screen....4-4
Figure 4-12 MEASUREMENTS MENU.........4-4
SECTION 4 PC OPERATION Figure 4-12A LEVEL/FREQUENCY Screen....4-4
4-1 INTRODUCTION - PC OPERATION......4-1 Figure 4-12A1 HDSL AUTO-TEST Report....4-5
4-1A HOOK-UP 806A / PC................4-1 Figure 4-12B DELAY SCREEN..............4-5
4-1B MODEM HOOK-UP....................4-1 Figure 4-12B1 VF DELAY AUTO TEST RPT...4-6
4-1C START-UP.........................4-1 Figure 4-13 LEVEL FILTER..............4-6
4-1D CURSOR OPERATION.................4-2 Figure 4-14 NOISE w TONE - S/N........4-7
4-1E AUTO-TEST DEMONSTRATION..........4-2 Figure 4-14A NOISE to GROUND Screen....4-7
4-2 BATTERY CHECK ................4-2 Figure 4-18 GENERATOR QUIET Screen....4-8
4-3 LOW BATTERY SHUTDOWN.............4-3 Figure 4-20 DIAL Screen...............4-8
4-4 I/O CONNECTIONS - PORTABLE.......4-3 Figure 4-21 TLP SELECTION Screen......4-9
4-5 I/O CONNECTIONS - RACK MOUNT.....4-3 Figure 4-22 IMPULSE NOISE THRESHOLD...4-9
4-6 RECEIVE BRIDGE / TERM............4-3 Figure 4-25 GENERATOR FREQUENCY.......4-9
4-7 LINE HOLD........................4-3 Figure 4-29 FUNCTION / FREQ. KEYS....4-10
4-8 I/O REVERSE......................4-3 Figure 4-31 VF LEVEL AUTO-TEST REPORT.4-10
4-9 I/O IMPEDANCE....................4-3 POWER-UP DEFAULTS TABLE...............4-10
4-10 RCV / SND SELECTION..............4-3 DEFAULTS TABLE, AUTO-TEST.............4-10
4-11 UNITS SELECTION..................4-3 Figure 4-39 VF AUTO-TEST Report......4-11
4-12 LEVEL MEASUREMENT SELECTION......4-4 Figure 4-39A ATTN DIST GRAPH Screen...4-11
4-12A LEVEL............................4-4 COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS Table........4-11
4-12B DELAY............................4-5
4-13 LEVEL FILTER SELECTION...........4-6 INDEX - ALPHABETICAL BY TOPIC
4-14 NOISE - MEASUREMENT..............4-7
4-15 NOISE FILTER SELECTION...........4-8 APPLICATION NOTES
4-16 START/STOP - GENERATOR SWEEP.....4-8
4-17 ZERO - IMPULSE COUNT.............4-8

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Model 806A / 806AR GENERAL Section 1

900 dB BATT
1
600 dBm LOW
135 dBrn CHG
0
POWER
100 mSec
RCV SND MIN LOW MID HIGH TONE kHz
LOSS
F4/40k CONVEX
PC/232 60 Hz IMPLS F (HDSL) ZERO 806A TIMS
CONTROL REJECT
BRDG REV
SND RCV TO GND E (ISDN) F3/2804
RCV SND/2W REMOD 500 kHz W TONE D (DATA) DELAY DIAL TIMER SKIP VOL

DELAY 200 kHz S/N 3.4 kHz IMPLS QUIET IMPLS SWEEP F2/1004
A B
! LEVEL 15 kHz NOISE C MSG SWEEP dBm TLP VAR
MEAS FILTER MEAS FILTER START/STOP SEND SET FREQ F1/404

C DIAL D

1-1 INTRODUCTION The Convex Model 806A (or
806AR) TIMS (Transmission Impairment Measuring Set)
measures analog transmission parameters of
telecommunications facilities. It has signal generation
and measurement capability to support a wide range of
services including: POTS, DATA, Program, DDS, DSL
(ISDN basic rate) and HDSL. It measures: LEVEL,
DELAY, FREQUENCY, NOISE, NOISE with TONE, S/N
RATIO, NOISE to GROUND, IMPULSE NOISE,
IMPULSE NOISE with TONE, and IMPULSE NOISE to
GROUND per IEEE Standard 743-1995.
The 806A is very easy to operate from the front panel (or
from a personal computer) and it has AUTO-TEST
capability for VF, DSL and HDSL facilities. Front panel
controls are simple and utilize large bright LED displays
and indicators. The 806A also comes with control
software that runs under DOS, or WINDOWS. The PC
communicates with the test set through an RS-232 Port
located on the rear or side of the test set. The PC can be
directly connected to the test set or can be remoted via
modems.
A RACK MOUNTED version, 806AR, is available for
permanent installations. The PORTABLE, 806A, includes
a rechargeable battery that powers the set for more than
8 hours. The 806A recharges in 8 hours and can be
operated while recharging. The 806A is accurate, rugged
and economical.
1-2 MANUAL OVERVIEW Section 1 includes: a brief
description of the 806A/AR TIMS, a discussion of
measurements, definitions, and the technical
specifications for the 806A/AR. Section 2 has three
parts. The first part covers installation, I/O connections,
Power, Battery and operational tests. The second part
discusses Support, Warranty, and Repair Service. The
third part handles the issues related to PC control such
as software installation, cable hookup and operational
tests. Section 3 describes how to operate the 806A from
the Front Panel. Section 4 describes how to operate the
806A from software running on a PC.
1-3 806A MEASUREMENT GROUP The 806A is
outfitted with those measurements that are useful for
qualifying, maintaining, and trouble-shooting facilities for
services spanning POTS to HDSL. All measurements
(LEVEL, DELAY, FREQUENCY, NOISE and IMPULSE
NOISE) that apply universally for VF through HDSL
(wideband) transmission are included. Further, all
measurements comply with IEEE Standard 743-1995.
1-4 LEVEL Level is the power inferred by the amplitude
of a sinewave voltage across a standard resistive
termination. Power is expressed in dBm (dB relative to
one milliwatt) and the measuring set provides standard
receive terminations of 100, 135, 600, or 900 Ohms. An
average detector is the standard means to measure the
effective value of the sinewave. An rms detector is
appropriate for non-sinusoidal waveforms such as noise.
High-pass and Low-pass Filters provide a means of
rejecting out-of-band noise as a potential source of
measurement error.
1-5 dBm (dB relative to one milliwatt) dBm =
2
10LOG10(V /R) where V is the effective voltage and R is
the termination resistance in kohms (600 ohms = 0.6
kohms).
1-6 LOSS Loss is the dB difference in power measured
at a facilities output compared to power available to the
input. (The "power available to the input" is the power
available to a standard termination matched to the test
set send impedance.) + dB loss implies input power is
greater than output power. To facilitate comparison, loss
is measured at standard reference frequencies. 1004 Hz
is a standard reference frequency in North America.
1-7 ATTENUATION DISTORTION Attenuation distortion
(frequency response) is the loss in dB measured at
various frequencies (with constant power available to the
input) compared to the standard reference frequency. +
dB implies more loss than at the reference frequency.

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Model 806A / 806AR GENERAL
900
BRDG REV 600
SND RCV 135
RCV SND/2W
100
RCV SND
A ! B
1-8 GAIN SLOPE Gain slope refers to attenuation
distortion measured at 404, 1004, and 2804 Hz. The 404
Gain Slope is the dB difference between 404 and 1004
Hz. The 2804 Gain Slope is the dB difference between
2804 and 1004 Hz.
1-9 4 Hz OFFSET A 4 Hz offset avoids measurement
errors associated with PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
when transmission frequencies are small integral
submultiples of the 8 kHz sampling rate.
1-10 NOISE Noise is the power inferred by the voltage
across a standard resistive termination when weighted
by a standard filter. Noise is expressed in dBrn (dB
relative to one picowatt) and the measuring set provides
a standard receive termination of 100, 135, 600, or 900
Ohms. An rms detector is used to measure the effective
voltage.
1-11 dBrn (dB relative to one picowatt) ( dBrn = dBm
2
+ 90 ) dBrn = 10LOG10 (V /R) +90 where V is the
effective voltage and R is the termination resistance in
kohms (600 ohms = 0.6 kohms).
1-12 NOISE with TONE Noise with Tone is noise
measured by sending a nominal 1004 Hz "holding" tone
which simulates transmission traffic. The measuring set
deploys a notch filter that eliminates the holding tone
prior to measuring the noise.
1-13 S/N (SIGNAL to NOISE RATIO) The S/N ratio
measurement (S/TD, Signal to Total Distortion) is the dB
ratio of the power of a nominal 1004 "holding" tone to
power with the holding tone removed with a notch filter.
"Total Distortion" in place of "Noise" emphasizes that the
notch filter passes both "additive" and "correlated" noise.
Correlated noise includes signal: harmonics, quantizing
noise, phase jitter and amplitude jitter.
1-14 NOISE to GROUND (Note that facilities ground
can be substantially different from the AC Mains safety
ground!) Noise to Ground measures ("longitudinal")
noise that is common to both conductors of a 2 wire pair
with respect to facilities ground. It is measured using a
100 kohm resistive termination and, by convention, is
referred to a 600 Ohm reference (dBrn600 or dBm600).
Excessive longitudinal noise will show up as metallic
noise. Nominal levels of longitudinal noise appears as
"metallic" (differential) noise when there is inadequate
balance.
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Section 1
dB
dBm
dBrn
mSec
MIN LOW MID HIGH TONE LOSS kHz
CONVEX 806AR TIMS
1-15 TLP Transmission Level Point TLP is the design
gain in dB at a particular point in the facilities compared
to a reference point (0 TLP). When asserted, the test set
TLP feature offsets level readings so that power is
referred to a 0 TLP. An actual level of +14.0 dBm at a
+13 dB TLP infers 1.0 dBm at a 0 TLP. This is referred to
as 1.0 dBm0 (dB relative to one milliwatt, referred to a 0
TLP). The TLP feature is also used to refer Noise to a 0
TLP.
1-16 dBm0 dBm0 = dB relative to one milliwatt,
referred to a 0 TLP.
1-17 BRIDGE The receive of the measuring set is put
into bridge mode to measure voltage across an
"external" termination such as the input of a line card. In
bridge mode, receive impedance must be set to match
the external termination in order for the measuring set to
apply the proper impedance factor.
1-18 FILTERS Filters are an integral part of Noise or
Impulse Noise Measurements and play an important roll
in Level and Delay Measurements. Filters used for Noise
or Impulse Noise have specific spectral weightings that
pass only that energy which falls in the transmission
band of interest for a particular service. Filters used for
Level or Delay are designed to reject noise that is
outside of the measurement band of interest for a
particular service.
1-19 C MSG FILTER (C Message) - VOICE The C Filter
is used to weight Noise or Impulse Noise as it relates to
voice telephone service. C weighting corresponds to
listener perceived annoyance when using a 500-type
telephone set.
1-20 D FILTER - VF DATA / FAX The D Filter, also
known as the "CCITT O.41 Channel Bank Filter", weights
Noise or Impulse Noise as it relates to VF data or fax
transmission. The 3 dB bandwidth extends from 300 Hz
to 3,400 Hz so as to approximate the transmission
spectrum of a 28.8 / V.34 Modem.
1-21 3.4 kHz FILTER - VF DATA / FAX The 3.4 kHz
Flat Filter superseded the 3 kHz Flat Filter and weights
Noise or Impulse Noise as it relates to VF data or fax
transmission. The 3.4 kHz Flat Filter passes frequencies
below 300 Hz so as to be useful in detecting low
frequency interference such as 20, 60 and 120 Hz.
Model 806A / 806AR
ZERO
PC/232 60 Hz IMPLS F (HDSL)
CONTROL REJECT
TO GND E (ISDN)
REMOD 500 kHz W TONE D (DATA) DELAY
DELAY 200 kHz S/N 3.4 kHz IMPLS
LEVEL 15 kHz NOISE C MSG SWEEP
MEAS FILTER MEAS FILTER START/STOP
1-22 E FILTER - DSL (IDSN Basic Rate), DDS (Digital
Data System) The E Filter is used to measure Level,
Noise or Impulse Noise on 2 or 4 Wire circuits used for
DSL or DDS Transmission. The 3 dB bandwidth extends
from 1 kHz to 50 kHz and approximates filters used in
DSL Terminators.
1-23 DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) DSL is synonymous
with ISDN Basic Rate. It uses "2B1Q" (2 Binary 1
Quaternary) line code and has a bi-directional transfer
rate of 160 kb/s on a 2 wire pair. 144 kb/s is available to
the user (2B1D, two 64 kb/s, one 16 kb/s channel). The
pair is terminated by a LT (Line Termination) at the
central office and an NT1 (Network Termination) at the
user's location.
1-24 F FILTER - HDSL The F Filter is used to measure
Level, Noise or Impulse Noise on 2 Wire circuits used for
HDSL Transmission. The 3 dB bandwidth extends from 5
kHz to 245 kHz and approximates filters used in HDSL
(HTU) Terminal Units.
1-25 HDSL (High Bit Rate Digital Subscriber Line) HDSL
has a bi-directional transfer rate of 784 kb/s on a 2 wire
pair. 768 kb/s is available to the user (12B, twelve 64
kb/s channels). The pair is terminated by an HTU-C
(HDSL Terminal Unit) at the central office and an HTU-R
at the user's (remote) location. Two HDSL loops provide
1.544 Mb/s (T1 / DS1) transmission.
1-26 15 kHz FILTER - VF LEVEL, DELAY / PROGRAM
NOISE The 15 kHz Flat Filter is used for Level, Loss,
Attenuation Distortion, and EDD on VF Facilities. It is
also used to weight noise as it relates to program quality
audio.
1-27 200 kHz FILTER - DSL, DDS, PROGRAM - LEVEL
/ DELAY The 200 kHz Flat Filter is used to measure
Level, Loss, Attenuation Distortion, and EDD of DSL,
DDS or Program Facilities.
1-28 500 kHz FILTER - HDSL LEVEL / DELAY The 500
kHz Flat Filter is used to measure Level, Loss,
Attenuation Distortion, and EDD of HDSL Facilities.
1-29 60 Hz REJECT (HUM REJECTION) FILTER The
60 Hz REJECT (high-pass) Filter is used to reject low
frequency interference such as 20 Hz ringing, 60 Hz
mains, and 120 Hz rectified mains noise when
performing LEVEL measurements. It can be asserted or
taken out when using the 15 kHz, 200 kHz, or 500 kHz
GENERAL Section 1
F4/40k
VOL
F3/2804
DIAL TIMER SKIP
QUIET IMPLS SWEEP F2/1004 1
dBm TLP VAR
POWER
SEND SET FREQ F1/404
0
Flat Filters. (The 60 Hz REJECT Filter introduces delay
at low frequencies and should not be deployed when
measuring DELAY below 4 kHz.)
1-30 FREQUENCY Frequency is the number of cycles
of a periodic waveform per second.
1-31 DELAY (EDD - Envelope Delay Distortion) Delay
or EDD makes no statement as to actual input to output
transmission time delay. Delay is the difference in
transmission time of various frequencies compared to
that of a (zero) reference frequency. It is common to
select the reference (typically 1804 Hz) close to the
frequency of minimum delay. Delay is measured by
detecting change in phase of the 83 1/3 Hz envelope of
the received test signal as frequency is varied. The
reference for the phase detector is an 83 1/3 Hz
oscillator which, for 4 wire measurements, is sent to the
far end of the circuit under test. At the far end, a REMOD
(remodulation) unit extracts the 83 1/3 Hz and returns it
to the measuring set.
1-32 REMOD (Remodulation) For 4 wire delay
measurements, remodulation (performed at the far end
of the circuit) returns the 83 1/3 Hz reference to the
measuring set.
1-33 FORWARD REFERENCE - DELAY Forward
reference applies to 4 wire delay measurement where
the measuring set forwards the 83 1/3 Hz to the REMOD
unit on a constant frequency carrier. The REMOD unit
outputs a modulated variable frequency carrier which is
used to measure EDD of the channel going toward the
measuring set.
1-34 RETURN REFERENCE - DELAY Return reference
applies to 4 wire delay measurement where the REMOD
unit returns the 83 1/3 Hz to the measuring set on a
constant frequency carrier. The measuring set outputs a
modulated variable frequency carrier which is used to
measure EDD of the channel going away from the
measuring set.
1-35 LOCAL DELAY Local delay mode is used in 4 wire
situations where it is desirable to connect the measuring
set to both ends of the circuit (or line card) under test.
"Local" delay mode is also used when measuring round
trip EDD of a 4 wire circuit by deploying a far end loop-
back.
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Model 806A / 806AR GENERAL Section 1

1-36 STRAIGHTAWAY DELAY Expanded use of 2
Wire data transmission (FAX, Modem, ISDN DSL, and
HDSL) has accentuated the need for a 2 Wire,
STRAIGHTAWAY EDD Measurement. (The Convex
806A introduced a patended, EDD which handles VF,
DSL, and HDSL bands, measures on a 2 wire basis, is
comparable to, and compatible with the Standard 4 Wire
EDD Measurement.) Straightaway Delay is measured in
a manner similar to attenuation distortion - there is a
signal generation unit on the send end and a measuring
unit on the receive end. In Straightaway Delay, EDD and
attenuation distortion are measured simultaneously. This
technique eliminates the need to take an additional
circuit out of service for a reference return.
1-37 IMPULSE NOISE Impulse Noise is voltage
transients which have peaks that are more than 12 dB
above the steady state noise for a given weighting filter
and resistive termination. Impulse Noise is measured by
counting the number of peaks that exceed a setable
threshold (or thresholds) during a counting interval. A
maximum count rate (8 or 100 events per second) is
imposed to avoid registering multiple counts due to
ringing associated with an individual event.
1-38 IMPULSE THRESHOLD Impulse threshold
voltage is stated in dBrn and calibrated to equal the
peaks of a sinewave with steady state power that is 3 dB
lower. The peaks of a 90 dBrn (0 dBm) sinewave
correspond to a 93 dBrn threshold.
1-39 COUNTING INTERVALS Impulse Counting
Intervals can be set in 1 Minute increments. However, for
ease of comparison, intervals of 5 and 15 minutes are
commonly used.
1-40 IMPULSE NOISE with TONE Impulse Noise with
Tone is noise measured by sending a nominal 1004 Hz
"holding" tone to simulate transmission traffic. The
measuring set deploys a notch filter that eliminates the
holding tone prior to detecting the impulse voltage.
Impulse Noise with Tone counting is inhibited during a
"tone loss" or "tone high" condition.
600 Ohm reference (dBrn600). High longitudinal
transients show up as metallic events. Moderate
longitudinal transients appears as metallic events when
there is inadequate balance.
1-44 P/AR Peak / Average Ratio measures the
simultaneous effects of envelope delay distortion,
attenuation distortion, and low return loss on VF data
transmission. A P/AR of 100 signifies no distortion. The
P/AR generator sends a signal which consists of 16
frequencies between 141 and 3891 Hz with precise
amplitude and phase characteristic. The P/AR receiver
processes the signal and provides the measurement.
1-45 RETURN LOSS Return Loss is the dB ratio of
reflected power to transmitted power. It is a measure of
the impedance of the circuit under test compared to a
reference impedance. RL = 20log10[(Zcir +Zref)/(Zcir - Zref)]
Return Loss can be measured on a 2 Wire or 4 Wire
Basis. When measuring on a 2 Wire basis, the 806A
provides a precision internal hybrid which can be set for
a reference impedance of 600 or 900 Ohms.
1-46 HYBRID A hybrid is a device for converting 2
Wire transmission to 4 Wire transmission and vice versa.
1-47 ERL Echo Return Loss is measured with a mid
band spectrum with frequencies in the range of 300 to
3000 Hz.
1-48 SRLL Singing Return Loss Low is measured with
a low frequency spectrum ranging from 120 to 1000 Hz.
1-49 SRLH Singing Return Loss High is measured
with a high frequency spectrum ranging from 1500 to
4000 Hz.
1-50 ECD Echo Canceler Disable tone sequence is
used to deactivate echo cancelers so that the intrinsic
circuit return loss can be measured.

1-41 TONE LOSS Tone Loss occurs when the

received holding tone drops below -40 dBm.

1-42 TONE HIGH "Tone high" occurs when the

received holding tone is greater than + 10 dBm or when
harmonic content of the holding tone is sufficient to
exceed the asserted impulse threshold.

1-43 IMPULSE NOISE to GROUND (IMPLS to GND)

(Note that facilities ground can be substantially different
from the AC Mains safety ground!) Impulse Noise to
Ground measures (longitudinal) transients that are
common to both conductors of a 2 wire pair with respect
to facilities ground. It is measured using a 100 kohm
resistive termination and, by convention, referred to a

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Model 806A / 806AR GENERAL Section 1
SPECIFICATIONS 806A TIMS / 806AR TIMS

LEVEL TRANSIENT TIMER

Dynamic Range Timer Set 1 Minute Steps up to 8 Hours
-80 to +24 dBm 15 kHz, 200 kHz-600/900 Resolution 1 Second
-70 to +24 dBm 200 kHz, 500 kHz Accuracy ± 1 Second
-20 to +20 dB TLP offset
Freq. Range 20 Hz to 300 kHz EXTENDED ROUND TRIP DELAY
Resolution 0.1 dB Dynamic Ranges 0 to 1,000,000 uSec, 0 to 3,000,000 uSec
Detector Average or RMS, Selectable Resolution 1 uSec
Accuracy Accuracy ±5 uSec
+24 dBm
-40 dBm ±0.5 dB ±0.2 dB ±0.5 dB ±1 dB
ENVELOPE DELAY
-80 dBm ±0.5 dB ±0.5 dB ±1.0 dB ±2 dB
Dynamic Range -3000 to +9000 uSec
20Hz 200Hz 15kHz 200kHz 300kHz Frequency Range 200 Hz to 300 kHz
1002 to 1022 Hz / 0 to -19 dBm: ±0.1 dB RCV Level -40 to +20 dBm
Filters Hum Reject, IN/OUT High Pass, -60 dB at 60 Hz SEND Level -40 to +7 dBm
15 kHz Flat, VF Low Pass, -3 dB at 15 kHz Modulation 50% AM, 83 1/3 Hz
200 kHz, Wide Band Low Pass, -3 dB at 200 kHz Resolution 1 uSec
500 kHz, Extra WB Low Pass, -3 dB at 500 kHz Accuracy ±10 uSec
Operating Modes 2W Straightaway - Patented 22 tone ,
FREQUENCY Local, Forward / Return Reference
Count Range 20 Hz to 300 kHz Remodulation Forward / Return Reference
Level Range -50 to +24 dBm - 15 kHz Bandwidth
-40 to +24 dBm - 200 kHz Bandwidth GENERATOR
-30 to +24 dBm - 500 kHz Bandwidth Dynamic Range -41 to +10 dBm
Resolution 1 Hz to 30 kHz, 10 Hz to 300 kHz Resolution 0.1 dB Steps
Accuracy ±1 Hz to 30 kHz, ±10 Hz to 300 kHz Accuracy ±0.1 dB -19 to 0 dBm, ±0.2 dB -1 kHz
Freq. Range 20 to 300 kHz
NOISE, NOISE w TONE Resolution 1 Hz - to 4 kHz, 10 Hz - to 30 kHz,
Dynamic Range 10 to 114 dBrn or -80 to +24 dBm for 100 Hz - to 300 kHz
C MSG, 3.4 kHz, D, E, 15 kHz Filters Accuracy 1 Hz to 10 kHz, 30 Hz to 300 kHz,
20 to 114 dBrn or -70 to +24 dBm for Flatness 0.2 dB to 15 kHz, 1 dB to 300 kHz
200 kHz, F, 500 kHz Filters TH Distortion -50 dB - 1004 Hz, -40 dB - 20 Hz to 300 kHz
Holding Tone -40 to +10 dBm / 995 to 1025 Hz Quick Freq's 4 Programmable Frequency Keys
Resolution 0.1 dB Auto Sweep:VF, DSL, HDSL / 500 kHz
Detector RMS
Accuracy ±1 dB INPUT / OUTPUT PORTS
Quantity 2 Measure / Dial Ports - Portable: A/C, B/D
S/N RATIO (S/TD RATIO, signal to total distortion) Rack Mount: A, B Ports on front and rear
Dynamic Range 10 to 50 dB (excludes E and F Filters) Operation 2 Wire, 4 Wire
Holding Tone -40 to +10 dBm / 995 to 1025 Hz Impedance 100, 135, 600, 900 Ohms
Resolution 0.1 dB Independent RCV / SEND Selection
Accuracy ±1 dB Return Loss 135, 600, 900 30 dB / 100 15 dB
Receive Bridge Less than .2 dB
NOISE to GROUND (Power Influence) Hold Dual, 23 ma Nominal
Dynamic Range
30 to 140 dBrn, or -60 to +50 dBm GENERAL
40 to 140 dBrn, -50 to +50 dBm -F / 500 MONITOR Speaker with Volume Control
kHz DIAL Parallel Bantam Jacks for Dial / Talk
Resolution 0.1 dB TEMP Operate +0 to +50 C / Store -40 to +71 C
Accuracy ±1 dB PC CONTROL Serial Port: RS-232 / 9 pin D Connector,
POWER 115 VAC +/-10%, Option: 100 or 230 VAC
3-LEVEL IMPULSE NOISE, IMPULSE NOISE w TONE 806 Battery Run: 8 Hrs. / Recharge: 8 Hrs.
Dynamic Range 30 to 115 dBrn - C, D, 3.4, 15 kHz Filters
40 to 115 dBrn - 200 kHz, E, F Filters PORTABLE 9.0 x 11.0 x 3.5 Inches
50 to 115 dBrn - 500 kHz Filter 229 x 279 x 89 mm
Impulse w Tone excludes E and F Filters WEIGHT 9.0 lbs. / 4.1 kg. including Battery

Thresholds 3 /LOW, MID (+4 dB), HI (+8 dB) RACK MOUNT 7.5 x 19.0 x 1.7 Inches
Accuracy ± 1 dB 191 x 483 x 43 mm
Count Capacity 32,000 WEIGHT 5.0 lbs. / 2.3 kg.
Count Rate 8, 100 Counts/Second
Holding Tone -40 to +10 dBm / 1002 to 1022 Hz
Loss of TONE Measurement halted, auto resume

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NOTES

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Model 806A / 806AR GENERAL Section 2

900 dB BATT
1
600 dBm LOW
135 dBrn CHG
0
POWER
100 mSec
RCV SND MIN LOW MID HIGH TONE kHz
LOSS
F4/40k CONVEX
PC/232 60 Hz IMPLS F (HDSL) ZERO 806A TIMS
CONTROL REJECT
BRDG REV
SND RCV TO GND E (ISDN) F3/2804
RCV SND/2W REMOD 500 kHz W TONE D (DATA) DELAY DIAL TIMER SKIP VOL

DELAY 200 kHz S/N 3.4 kHz IMPLS QUIET IMPLS SWEEP F2/1004
A B
! LEVEL 15 kHz NOISE C MSG SWEEP dBm TLP VAR
MEAS FILTER MEAS FILTER START/STOP SEND SET FREQ F1/404

C DIAL D

2-1 INTRODUCTION This section is organized into five
parts dealing with: Receiving Inspection, Installation -
Portable Unit, Installation - Rack Mount Unit, Support
and Service, and Installation - PC Control Software.
Receiving Inspection consists of a visual examination
and brief operational check to verify that the 806A has
not been damaged in transit. Installation - Portable Unit
discusses battery operation / recharge, I/O connections
and the field case. Installation - Rack Mount Unit
discuses mounting, I/O hook-up, and power. Support and
Service includes factory assistance with applications,
operation, repairs, or recalibration. Installation - PC
Control Software discusses software installation, RS232
cable hook-up, direct connection, modem connection
and start-up.
2-2 RECEIVING INSPECTION Prior to shipment each
806A is tested electrically and inspected for good
mechanical condition. New units should be free of
mechanical defects and new (or repaired) units should
be in good operating order. Inspect the equipment on
receipt to insure that it has not been damaged in transit.
If damage is observed, retain the shipping carton and its
contents and file a claim with the freight carrier.
2-3 RECEIVING OPERATIONAL CHECK (For portable
units, connect the power cord to the connector.) Plug the
power cord into an AC mains receptacle and turn on the
power switch located on the far right. (For portable units,
connect alligator ends of the test leads together to form a
bantam to bantam cable.) Insert a bantam to bantam
cable into the front panel A and B Jacks thereby
connecting the receive (RCV) to the send (SND) port.
Verify that the left display reads 0.0 dBm +/- 0.2 dB and
that the right display reads 1.004 kHz +/- 1 Hz. Rotate
the VOL knob and verify that the audio monitor is
adjustable from quiet to loud.
2-4 OPERATIONAL CHECK FAILURE If the
operational check fails contact the factory for assistance.
The operational check depends on the following start-up
defaults: RCV and SND Impedance set to 600 Ohms,
measuring LEVEL, generator ON and set for 0.0 dBm /
1004 Hz. Note the status of startup defaults. Startup
defaults can be changed by setting the desired
parameters, then simultaneously pressing and holding
the F2 and F4 Function Keys on the far right of the panel.
2-5 BATTERY OPERATION - PORTABLE UNIT The
806A operates for more than 8 hours on a fully charged
battery. Although charge rate is reduced, the instrument
can be operated while recharging. Charging can proceed
at any time that is convenient, but charge the battery at
least once a week. The BATT indicator LED advises as
follows:
LED ON: OPERATING ON BATTERY / CHARGE GOOD
QUICK BLINK: OPERATING ON BATTERY/ CHARGE LOW
SLOW BLINK: OPERATING ON AC / CHARGING BATTERY
LED OFF: OPERATING ON AC / BATTERY CHARGED
30 minutes of operating time remain from the onset of
the CHARGE LOW indication. Extended operation on
low charge will ultimately trigger low battery shutdown to
prevent degraded operation or battery damage.
2-6 LOW BATTERY SHUTDOWN Low battery
shutdown occurs when the 806A is operated on "low"
battery beyond 30 minutes, or if the battery was
disconnected or replaced. When shutdown occurs the
front panel goes dark even though the power switch is
on. Connect the power cord to the AC mains to start
charging or to operate the 806A. The BATT indicator has
a slow, 1 second, blink while charging and turns off when
the battery is charged.
2-7 I/O CONNECTIONS - PORTABLE UNIT Bantam
Jacks located on the lower left corner of the panel
provide connections for measurement signals. A is the
NORMAL receive port and B is the NORMAL send port.
C is wired in parallel with A and provides a means to
connect a butt set to dial/talk on the A pair. D is wired in
parallel with B and provides a means to connect a butt
set to dial/talk on the B pair. The receive pair is put into
bridge (BRDG) to release line hold (on-hook), the send
pair is put into DIAL to release line hold to permit pulse
dialing.

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Model 806A / 806AR GENERAL Section 2

900 dB
BRDG REV 600 dBm
SND RCV 135 dBrn
RCV SND/2W
100 mSec
RCV SND MIN LOW MID HIGH TONE LOSS kHz
A ! B
CONVEX 806AR TIMS

2-8 PC/CONTROL - PORTABLE UNIT. The
PC/REMOTE CONTROL Port can be permanently
connected. The front panel controls of 806A operate
when the port is not active. It is an RS-232, serial data
port located on the side of the unit. Having DCE "polarity"
it is directly cabled to a PC serial (DTE) port with a 9 pin,
Male to Female Cable.
2-10 MOUNTING - RACK MOUNT UNIT The 806AR
mounts in 1 vertical space (1.75 inches) of a 19 inch rack
or cabinet. It is attached to the cabinet using four
machine screws (not furnished ) through holes in either
end of the front panel. Since the 806AR is less than 8
inches deep, check the access to the rear panel terminal
block prior to mounting. If access is limited, make the
necessary electrical connections to the rear panel prior to
mounting. Rear panel electrical connections consist of
the following:
1. AC mains power - Power Cord attached
2. Measurement signals, 2 Pair - T/R Terminals
3. PC Control / RS232 cable - 9 Pin D Connector

2-11 POWER - RACK MOUNT UNIT The power cord

2-9 PADDED FIELD CASE The padded field case
protects exterior surfaces of the instrument from being
scratched or dented due to impacts with other hard
objects. The 806A can be operated from within the field
case by lifting the top lid of the field case to expose the
front panel. The field case has a generous accessory
compartment for manuals and test leads. It is designed
so that the computer cable and power cord can be left
attached to the 806A and tucked into a side
compartment when not in use. When needed, the
computer cable or power cord can be quickly accessed
while leaving the 806A in the field case.
for the 806AR is permanently attached to the rear panel.
It plugs into a mains receptacle. A separate, external
power line fuse is not required. The 806AR has an
internal (0.25 amp) power line fuse. Typical ac current
draw is less than 0.1 amp. The power switch is located
on the far right side of the front panel.
2-12 I/O CONNECTIONS - RACK MOUNT UNIT
Measurement signal pairs for the 806AR are normally
wired to a computer controlled Metallic Test Access Unit
(MTAU) or a manual test panel. Connect measurement
signal wires to the terminal block located on the rear.
The receive pair is wired to the A T/R contacts. The send
pair is wired to the B T/R contacts.
2-13 I/O JACKS - RACK MOUNT UNIT Bantam Jacks
located on the front panel are wired in parallel (A to A, B
to B) with the rear terminal block. They provide alternate
ports for temporarily connecting measurement signals to
the 806AR (when the rear connections are open.) The
jacks also provide a means to connect a butt set to
dial/talk on the A or B pair. The receive (A) pair is put into
bridge (BRDG) to release line hold (on-hook), the send
(B) pair is put into DIAL to release line hold to permit
pulse dialing.

2-14 COMPUTER HOOKUP - RACK MOUNT UNIT

The PC/REMOTE CONTROL Port can be permanently
connected. The front panel controls of 806AR operate
when the port is not active. It is an RS-232, serial data
port located on the rear panel of the 806AR. Having DCE
"polarity" it is directly cabled to a PC serial (DTE) port
with a 9 pin, Male to Female Cable.

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Model 806A / 806AR GENERAL Section 2
ZERO F4/40k
PC/232 60 Hz IMPLS F (HDSL)
CONTROL REJECT
TO GND E (ISDN) VOL
F3/2804
REMOD 500 kHz W TONE D (DATA) DELAY DIAL TIMER SKIP
DELAY 200 kHz S/N 3.4 kHz IMPLS QUIET IMPLS SWEEP F2/1004 1
LEVEL 15 kHz NOISE C MSG SWEEP dBm TLP VAR
POWER
MEAS FILTER MEAS FILTER START/STOP SEND SET FREQ F1/404
0

9 Pin D 9 Pin D CONVEX CORPORATION

MALE FEMALE
1 - DCD - 1
1319 Shepard Drive
2 - RD - 2 Sterling, VA 20164 USA
3 - TD - 3 (Check www.convexcorp.com for current information.)
4 - DTR - 4
806AR - 5 - SG - 5 - PC Include a note:
6 - DSR - 6 Trouble description
7 - RTS - 7 Your name / phone number
8 - CTS - 8 Return shipping address
9 - RI - 9
2-17 WARRANTY All Convex products are warranted
Figure 2-1 806A - PC CABLE to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of one
year from the date of shipment. At its option, Convex will
Communications parameters are discussed below under either repair or replace products which prove to be
Software Command Line Options - Section 2-23. defective during the warranty period, provided they have
not been subject to misuse, accident, or unauthorized
2-15 MODEM HOOKUP - RACK MOUNT UNIT alterations and are returned to the factory with
The PC/REMOTE CONTROL Port can be transportation prepaid. Convex will promptly return the
permanently connected. (The front panel controls repaired product, transportation prepaid within the USA.
of 806AR operate when the port is not active.) This No other warranties are expressed or implied. Convex
Corporation is not liable for consequential damages.
is an RS232, serial data port located on the rear
panel of the 806AR. Having DCE "polarity" it 2-18 PRODUCT REPAIR SERVICE Post warranty
requires a "Null Terminal" / 9 to 25 pin conversion repair service is available for Convex products. Where
to interface with the modem. there is no observable mechanical damage, the Model
9 Pin D 25 Pin D 806A or 806AR will be repaired and/or recalibrated for a
MALE MALE fixed fee. Otherwise, Convex will advise as to the nature
1 - DCD open DCD - 8 and cost of repair and, subject to customer instructions,
2 - RD ------ TD - 2 will promptly repair and return the product. Return the
3 - TD ------ RD - 3 806A or 806AR to the factory annually for recalibration.
4 - DTR ------- DSR - 6
806AR - 5 - SG ------- SG - 7 - MODEM 2-19 INTRODUCTION - PC OPERATION
6 - DSR ------- DTR -20
7 - RTS ------- CTS - 5 A PC (Personal Computer) can be used to control the
8 - CTS ------- RTS - 4 806A instead of using the front panel controls. There are
9 - RI open RI -22 four main advantages to PC Control. First, PC control
permits more parameters to be displayed
Figure 2-2 806A - MODEM CABLE simultaneously. Second, an 806A can be remote
controlled via dial-up modems. Third, data measured
2-16 SUPPORT We invite your comments, questions or using auto-test features can be saved as computer files
technical support requirements. for subsequent recall into reports - saving time compared
to manually recording results. Fourth, a printer can be
On the Internet: http://www.convexcorp.com attached to the PC to provide immediate reports or
graphs.
e-mail: Turner_J@convexcorp.com
2-20 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Software installation
Phone 703-433-9901 / FAX 703-433-9904 is required in order for the 806A to be controlled by a PC.
Control Software furnished with the 806A runs under
If repair work is required, ship the product to the factory: DOS or Windows on IBM Compatible Personal
Computers.

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Model 806A / 806AR GENERAL
DOS (non-Windows) INSTALLATION:
1. Create a folder on your hard disk named 806A.
2. Copy TIMS.EXE, T.BAT, SELECTP.EXE and
BDRV.PDT from the diskette into the 806A folder.
3. Run SELECTP and choose your printer.
4. Run TIMS.EXE or T.BAT to control the 806A (T.BAT
bypasses communications setup and starts up in Level
mode on COM1).
SETTING UP TO PRINT GRAPHICS (all installations): If
you plan to print the sweep graphics available from the
TIMS Host you must run the Printer Select
(SELECTP.EXE) program in order to pick the printer
you'll be using. If you later change printers run the Printer
Select program again and pick the new printer. If your
printer is not on the list, check your printer
documentation to see if it will emulate one on the list.
WINDOWS INSTALLATION:
1. Insert the distribution disk in a floppy drive.
2. Select Start, then Run...
3. When prompted for the name of the program type
a:\win95\install (or b:\win95\install) then select OK and
follow the instructions. If you chose to install TIMS in a
location other than the default C:\806A you must use
Windows Explorer to change the properties of the TIMS
and TIMS-LEV shortcuts to show the drive and path
specified during installation. The TIMS shortcut uses the
default settings except that the Full Screen and High Idle
Sensitivity are selected. This eliminates loss of data
coming in the serial port due to Windows servicing
background activities. Windows can still have other
applications open in the background while TIMS is
running.
2-21 SOFTWARE COMMAND LINE OPTIONS
Command line options permit bypassing the
communications and measurement screens to go
directly to a particular measurement. The command line
is of the form "TIMS.EXE w x y" where w x and y are
separated by spaces. With w and x specifying
communications selections and y specifying a
measurement selection as follows:
w selects the Comm Port - w = 1, 2, 3, or 4
x selects the Baud Rate - x = 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or
19200
y selects the measurement: 0 = LEV/FREQ,
1 = NOISE,
4 = TRANS
10 = BATT CHECK,
11 = DIAL
Example: C:\806A\TIMS.EXE 1 19200 0 selects: Comm
Port 1, 19200 Baud Rate, and LEV/FREQ Measurement.
1 19200 0 is the most common command line option
setting for direct PC to test set connections.
2-4
Section 2
2-22 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION TEST
1. Connect a 9 pin cable (ref 2-15) between serial com1
port on the PC and the RS-232 DCE Port on the 806A.
Plug the power cord into an AC mains receptacle and
turn on the power switch located on the far right. Insert a
bantam to bantam cable into the front panel A and B
Jacks thereby connecting the receive (RCV) to the send
(SND) port. Verify that the left display reads 0.0 dBm +/-
0.2 dB and that the right display reads 1.004 kHz +/- 1
Hz. Rotate the VOL knob and verify that the audio
monitor is adjustable.
2. OPERATING UNDER DOS Change to the 806A
Folder and run T (T.BAT).
OPERATING UNDER WINDOWS Double click the T1
Icon (to run T.BAT).
OPERATING UNDER WINDOWS 95 Double click the
TIMS Icon (to run C:\806A\tims.exe 1 19200 0 )
3. Verify that the LEVEL MEASUREMENT PC SCREEN,
shown below, appears. Receive Level and Frequency is
displayed on the 5th line from the bottom. Verify that this
line reads: RCV A 0.0 dBm (+/- 0.2 dB) and 1.004 kHz
+/- 1 Hz.
================================d:com1==
LEV/FREQ 6-20 14:09
15 kHz [ ]
RCV A + 0.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.004 kHz
NORM 4W
SND B + 0.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.004 kHz
SWEEP 404 1004 2804 40k CONT DATA MENU
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
Figure 2-3 PC SCREEN-LEVEL MEASUREMENT
Operation of the 806A from the PC is covered in Section
4 of the Manual. Use the Esc Key to back up through
menus and to exit the program
Model 806A / 806AR GENERAL Section 2

2-23 SOFTWARE TROUBLE SHOOTING If step 3

above fails, then check the following:

1. Did the TIMS Program run? If so the screen should

start with a black background with large white characters
"System Initialization in progress". If not recheck Section
2-21 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.

2. The TIMS Program ran but failed to communicate with

the TIMS (Test Set). In this case, the following screen
appears:
================================d:com1==
v2.07 0 SN:0

UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH TEST SET

MENU
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>

Figure 2-4 PC SCREEN - COMM. FAILURE

Recheck the cable connections and that the 806A is

powered ON. Power the test set OFF then back ON to
reset the on-board processor then rerun the TIMS
Program. Use the Esc Key to back up through menus
and to exit the program

2-24 MAXIMUM RATINGS (Bantam Jacks)

Maximum differential (tip to ring) voltage: 30 V
Maximum voltage applied to tip or ring relative to the
ground terminal of the AC Power Connector or
chassis metal: 250 V
PC / Remote Control RS-232 Port (DB9)
Maximum Voltage applied to any pin relative to pin 5
(signal ground): +/- 25 V

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Model 806A / 806AR GENERAL Section 2

NOTES

2-6
Model 806A / 806AR FRONT PANEL OPERATION Section 3
UNITS SWITCH FREQUENCY DISPLAY BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR
LEVEL DISPLAY POWER SWITCH
UNITS INDICATORS IMPULSE INDICATORS CONTOL CURSOR

IMPEDANCE
INDICATORS 900 dB BATT
1
600 dBm LOW
135 dBrn CHG
IMPEDANCE SWITCH 0
POWER
100 mSec
RECEIVE / SEND
DISPLAY SWITCH RCV SND MIN LOW MID HIGH TONE kHz
LOSS
F4/2713 CONVEX
A/B REVERSE PC/232 60 Hz
CONTROL REJECT IMPLS F(245 kHz) ZERO 806A TIMS
BRDG REV
BRIDGE / TERM SND RCV TO GND E (50 kHz) F3/2804
RCV SND/2W REMOD 500 kHz W TONE D (DATA) DELAY DIAL TIMER SKIP VOL
RECEIVE JACK
DELAY 200 kHz S/N 3.4 kHz IMPLS QUIET IMPLS SWEEP F2/1004
SEND JACK A B
! LEVEL 15 kHz NOISE C MSG SWEEP dBm TLP VAR
A DIAL JACK 250V MEAS FILTER MEAS FILTER START/STOP SEND SET FREQ F1/404
MAX
B DIAL JACK C DIAL D

LEVEL / DELAY SWITCH NOISE / IMPULSE SWITCH GENERATOR LEVEL CONTROL AUDIO VOLUME
LEVEL / DELAY FILTER SWITCH NOISE / IMPULSE FILTER SWITCH TLP / IMPULSE CONTROL FUNCTION / FREQUENCY KEYS
GENERATOR FREQUENCY CONTROL
GENERATOR SWEEP / IMPULSE TIMER CONTROL RECEIVE SWEEP INDICATOR

3-1 INTRODUCTION FRONT PANEL OPERATION This
section describes operation of the 806A using the front
panel switches and indicators. Topic titles and
numbering has been arranged to correspond to the
comparable topics in Section 4 (PC OPERATION) for
ease of comparison. Operation using the front panel
controls is usually more convenient for making quick
checks. Front panel controls definitely get the job done if
it isn't convenient to use of a Personal Computer.
(Operation using a PC has some advantages including
saving test results as data files.)
Note: Front panel switches are not operable while the
unit is being remotely controlled by a PC. The PC/232
CONTROL led on the front panel is lit when the PC has
control.
In general, briefly pressing and releasing the switch at
the base of a column of led indicators will increment the
lit led to the next allowed state. Some functions are only
activated by pressing and holding the switch for about
one second (4 WIRE RETURN LOSS, 60 Hz REJECT,
DIAL, SKIP and some function key operations). Portable
and rack mounted versions operate the same except that
the rack unit does not have the battery status indicator.
Refer to the drawings in this section for panel
nomenclature.
AUTO-TEST DEMONSTRATION Although the 806A has
lots of capability and flexibility, the smart auto-test
feature makes it a breeze to operate. This process
automatically measures (and stores) LOSS,
ATTENUATION DISTORTION, EDD and background
NOISE.
1. Power ON and connect the B / SEND Jack to the A /
RECEIVE Jack.
2. Set measurement to DELAY and press the Sweep
START/STOP Control.
That's all it takes - test results are available in about 2.5
minutes. Observe the Frequency Display and note that
the SWEEP led is blinking.
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3. After the SWEEP led stops blinking, press and hold
the F3 + F4 Keys simultaneously until the panel leds are
blinking.
4. Use the UP/DOWN Cursor to scroll through the
frequency points on the right display. The associated
data is shown on the left display. Use the UNITS Switch
to toggle between dBm and mSec.
3-2 BATTERY INDICATOR (Portable units only) The
battery status indicator led, located near the power
switch, provides the following indications to let the user
know the condition of the battery:
LED ON: OPERATING ON BATTERY / CHARGE GOOD
QUICK BLINK: OPERATING ON BATTERY/ CHARGE LOW
SLOW BLINK: OPERATING ON AC / CHARGING BATTERY
LED OFF: OPERATING ON AC / BATTERY CHARGED
A "Fully Charged" indication occurs when the battery
voltage reaches about 7 volts. The 806A can be left
connected to the AC mains with no adverse effects.
Although the charge rate is reduced, the instrument can
be operated while recharging. Further, charging can
proceed at any time that is convenient.
30 minutes of operating time remain from the onset of
the CHARGE LOW indication. Extended operation on
low charge will ultimately trigger low battery shutdown to
prevent degraded operation and battery damage.
3-3 LOW BATTERY SHUTDOWN Low battery
shutdown occurs when the 806A is operated on "low"
battery beyond 30 minutes, or if the battery was
disconnected or replaced. When shutdown occurs the
front panel goes dark even though the power switch is
on. Connect the power cord to the AC mains to start
charging or to operate the 806A. The BATT indicator has
a slow, 1 second, blink while charging and turns off when
the battery is charged.
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A/B REVERSE IMPEDANCE
INDICATORS LEVEL DISPLAY UNITS INDICATORS FREQUENCY DISPLAY
BRIDGE / TERM

900 dB
BRDG REV 600 dBm
SND RCV 135 dBrn
RCV SND/2W
100 mSec
RCV SND MIN LOW MID HIGH TONE LOSS kHz
A ! B
250V MAX CONVEX 806AR TIMS

UNITS SWITCH IMPULSE INDICATORS LEVEL / DELAY SWITCH

IMPEDANCE SWITCH RECEIVE / SEND
DISPLAY SWITCH LEVEL / DELAY FILTER SWITCH

3-4 I/O CONNECTIONS - PORTABLE UNIT Bantam
Jacks located on the lower left corner of the panel
provide connections for measurement signals. A is the
NORMAL receive jack and B is the NORMAL send jack.
C is wired in parallel with A and provides a means to
connect a butt set to dial/talk on the A pair. D is wired in
parallel with B and provides a means to connect to the B
pair. Line hold is automatic. The receive pair is put into
bridge (BRDG) to release hold, the send pair is put into
DIAL to release hold. 3-4 I/O CONNECTIONS -
PORTABLE UNIT Bantam
NORMAL: Receive on A Jack - Send on B Jack
REVERSE: Receive on B Jack - Send on A Jack
3-9 I/O IMPEDANCE Use 600 (or 900) Ohms for voice
frequency data or POTS. Use 100 (or 135) Ohms for
ISDN, HDSL or other wideband services. Note: The
806A automatically sets the SEND and RCV
Impedances to default values when sending or receiving
an auto-test tone sequence. Factory defaults are 600
Ohms for VF, 135 Ohms for ISDN / DSL, and 100 Ohms
for HDSL tone sequences.

3-5 I/O CONNECTIONS - RACK MOUNT UNIT
Measurement signal pairs for the 806AR are normally
wired to a computer controlled Metallic Test Access Unit
(MTAU) or a manual test panel. Connect the
measurement signal wires to the terminal block located
on the rear. The receive pair is wired to the A T/R
(Tip/Ring) contacts. The send pair is wired to the B T/R
contacts.
When the RCV led is lit the IMPEDANCE INDICATORS
display the current receive impedance.
When the SND led is lit the IMPEDANCE INDICATORS
display the current SEND impedance. Use the
IMPEDANCE Switch to set impedance. Be aware that
impedance selection performs two functions:
1. The selected terminator is switched.
2. The corresponding impedance factor is applied.

3-6 RECEIVE BRIDGE / TERM Put the 806A into
bridge mode to measure across an "external" termination
such as the input of a line card. The BRIDGE / TERM
Switch toggles the receiver between the selected
termination impedance (100, 135, 600 or 900 ohms) and
high impedance bridging. The BRDG led is lit in bridge
mode and off when the receiver is terminated.
In bridge mode, set the receive impedance to match the
external termination in order for the measuring set to
apply the proper impedance factor.
3-10 RCV / SND SELECTION The RECEIVE / SEND
DISPLAY Switch toggles the LEVEL and FREQUENCY
DISPLAYS between showing current receive
measurement results, and showing the settings of the
generator. RCV and SND leds indicate the current state.
This state also determines the mode of the IMPEDANCE
INDICATORS and IMPEDANCE Switch (described in 3-
9).
Light the RCV led to measure Level or Noise.
Light the SND led to set or monitor the generator.

3-7 LINE HOLD Receive line hold is enabled when the 3-11 UNITS SELECTION The function of the UNITS
line is terminated. The receive line is put into bridge Switch (located between the displays) is dependent on
(BRDG) to release line hold (BRDG led is lit). (Note: The the measurement mode:
send pair is put into DIAL Mode to release line hold.) Go MODE DISPLAY SELECTIONS
to BRDG Mode to (dial) establish a circuit, then switch LEVEL/REMOD LEFT dBm ON - TLP = 0.0 dB
BRDG - OFF to hold and terminate the circuit while dBm blinks - TLP Asserted
testing. DELAY LEFT dBm, mSec
NOISE LEFT dBrn, dBm
3-8 I/O REVERSE Use the I/O Reverse when testing a IMPULSE RIGHT LOW, MID, HIGH
dial line in both directions to facilitate send / receive
change-over while maintaining line hold. The REV led is In LEVEL (or REMOD) Mode, use the Units Switch to
lit in REVERSE mode and off in NORMAL mode. The refer the Receive Level reading to a non-zero
A/B REVERSE Switch toggles between NORMAL and
REVERSE modes where:

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RECEIVE SWEEP INDICATOR CONTROL CURSOR AUDIO VOLUME

ZERO F4/2713
PC/232 60 Hz IMPLS F(245 kHz)
CONTROL REJECT VOL
TO GND E (50 kHz)
F3/2804
REMOD 500 kHz W TONE D (DATA) DELAY DIAL TIMER SKIP
DELAY 200 kHz S/N 3.4 kHz IMPLS QUIET IMPLS SWEEP F2/1004 1
LEVEL 15 kHz NOISE C MSG SWEEP dBm TLP VAR POWER
MEAS FILTER MEAS FILTER START/STOP SEND SET FREQ F1/404
0

POWER SWITCH
/ DELAY SWITCH NOISE / IMPULSE SWITCH
FUNCTION / FREQUENCY KEYS
/ DELAY FILTER SWITCH NOISE / IMPULSE FILTER SWITCH GENERATOR LEVEL CONTROL
GENERATOR FREQUENCY CONTROL
GENERATOR SWEEP / IMPULSE TIMER CONTROL TLP / IMPULSE CONTROL

Transmission Level Point - dBm led blinks. Switch the
dBm led to ON to remove the TLP offset. (See TLP
SETUP 3-21)
In DELAY Mode, use the Units Switch to toggle between
mSec Delay and dBm Receive Level.
In NOISE Mode, use the Units Switch to select between
dBrn and dBm. Select dBrn for measuring per the North
American / Bell Standards. Use dBm for measuring
noise per ITU-T / CCITT (European) Recommendations
or to assert the rms detector for level measurements.
In IMPULSE NOISE Mode, use the Units Switch to
toggle among Low, Mid, and High event counters.
3-12 MEASUREMENT Switch - MEASUREMENT
SELECT The test set defaults to LEVEL Mode when
power is turned on. Use the MEASUREMENT to select
among LEVEL, DELAY, and REMOD. Also use this
switch to return to Level Mode after measuring NOISE.
Reference methods are used for measuring DELAY on 4
wire circuits (See 1-33 and 1-34).
FORWARD REFERENCE Mode is used to measure
RCV path DELAY. The measuring set sends a fixed
frequency (1204 Hz). The REMOD set sends the sweep
frequencies (e.g. 204, 304, ... 3504, 3604 Hz) to be
measured. On the REMOD set, select the appropriate
sequence (normally 15 kHz) and press the
START/STOP Control to send SWEEP frequencies to
the
measuring set.
RETURN REFERENCE Mode is used to measure SEND
path DELAY. The measuring set sends the frequencies
(e.g. 204, 304, ... 3604 Hz) to be measured. The
REMOD set sends a fixed frequency (e.g. 1204 Hz). On
the measuring set, select the appropriate sequence
(normally 15 kHz) and press the START/STOP Control
to send SWEEP frequencies to the REMOD Unit.

Select LEVEL Mode to measure LEVEL, LOSS,
ATTENUATION DISTORTION, or GAIN SLOPE. (See 1-
4 to 1-8 ) Select LEVEL for units on both ends of the
circuit. Press the START/STOP Control on the SEND
Unit to launch SWEEP frequencies. (See 3-13 regarding
VF, DSL, HDSL sweep selection.)
Select DELAY Mode to measure EDD (Envelope Delay
Distortion) and ATTENUATION DISTORTION
simultaneously. Use the Units Switch to select between
mSec Delay and dBm Level. Note: An incoming EDD
tone sequence will automatically switch the
measurement from LEVEL to DELAY. Further, the Level
/ Delay Filter selection of the SENDING Unit
automatically sets the bandwidth filter of the RECEIVING
Unit.
FORWARD REFERENCE / RETURN REFERENCE
With the exception of a "straightaway" or "loopback
technique", delay measurements are unique in that a
FORWARD or RETURN REFERENCE signal path is
required: FROM or TO the RCV / Measuring set. At the
far (Non-measuring) end, DELAY "REMODULATION"
(REMOD) function is required. Forward or Return
"LOCAL" DELAY method is used in 4 wire situations
where it is desirable to connect the measuring set to both
ends of the circuit or device under test (See 1-35). Select
DELAY and press the START/STOP Control so that the
measuring set generator sends SWEEP frequencies
back to it's own receiver. (See 3-13 regarding VF, DSL,
HDSL sweep selection.)
For checking equipment:
SND is connected to equipment input
RCV is connected to equipment output
STRAIGHTAWAY DELAY Straightaway Delay (requires
two 806A's) permits measuring delay from end to end on
a 2 wire basis which avoids taking an additional circuit
out of service. Select DELAY for units on both ends.
Press the START/STOP Control on the SEND Unit to
launch SWEEP frequencies to the RECEIVE / measuring
Unit. (See 3-13 regarding VF, DSL, HDSL sweep
selection.)
REMOD Select REMOD when the measuring Forward
or Return Reference EDD. Remodulation Mode is used
at the far end of a 4 wire circuit to return the Delay / EDD

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signal to the measuring unit. (The REMOD unit
modulates its send signal with amplitude modulation
detected from its receive signal.)In Forward Reference,
press the SWEEP START Control so that the REMOD
unit sends SWEEP frequencies to the measuring unit.
(See 3-13 regarding VF, DSL, HDSL sweep selection.) In
Return Reference, set the REMOD unit generator to
send a fixed 1204 Hz to the measuring unit.
EXTENDED ROUND TRIP DELAY is used to measure
the input to output transmission time of a system. It is an
absolute time measurement made at a single frequency -
normally 1804 Hz. The test signal is first zeroed with the
test set generator directly connected to the receiver.
Then the signal is passed through the system under test
and returned (round trip) to the test set. The test set
displays delay in milliseconds
PROCEDURE - Extended Round Trip Delay
1. On the front panel, select the 15 kHz Filter and select
DELAY Measurement Mode. Then press the MEAS
Key for about one second until the DELAY LED
blinks.
2. Connect test set SEND directly to the RECEIVE.
When the display settles, ZERO the delay reading. Then
wait for the zero reading to settle.
The test set can be rezeroed after being connected to
the system provide delay is not subsequently reduced!
3. Connect the test set to the system under test and
record the delay when the display settles.
3-13 LEVEL / DELAY FILTER Switch Filters used for
Level or Delay are designed to reject noise that is
outside of the measurement band of interest for a
particular service. The Level Filter Switch determines the
receive bandwidth by selecting among the 15 kHz, 200
kHz and 500 kHz Low Pass Filters and it also controls
the 60 Hz REJECT Filter. Note: An incoming auto-test
tone sequence will automatically select the appropriate
filter.
VF - Select 15 kHz for measuring Level, Loss,
Attenuation Distortion, Delay, Remod, and Noise on VF
Facilities - or - to cause the generator to launch the VF
test tone sequence. (See 3-16)
DSL - Select 200 kHz for measuring Level, Loss,
Attenuation Distortion, Delay, and Noise on ISDN/DSL,
DDS Facilities - or - to cause the generator to launch the
DSL test tone sequence. (See 3-16)
HDSL - Select 500 kHz for measuring Level, Loss,
Attenuation Distortion, Delay, and Noise on HDSL
Facilities - or - to cause the generator to launch the
HDSL test tone sequence. (See 3-16)
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60 Hz REJECT Filter Assert this (highpass) filter to
reject low frequency interference such as ringing or AC
mains noise when performing LEVEL measurements. It
can be asserted or taken out when using the 15 kHz, 200
kHz, or 500 kHz Filters. The 60 Hz Reject Filter is
asserted by pressing and holding the LEVEL FILTER
Switch until the 60 Hz REJECT led changes state (about
1 sec). (The 60 Hz REJECT Filter introduces delay at
low frequencies and should not be deployed when
measuring DELAY below 4 kHz.)
3-14 NOISE Switch - MEASUREMENT SELECT The
NOISE Switch is used in the conventional manner to
enter NOISE mode and to further select among the types
of noise measurements (S/N, W TONE, TO GND). (Also
select an appropriate noise filter per Section 3-15 below.)
Noise with Tone measurements are normally used on
PCM facilities to exercise the process (compandors)
over a large dynamic range.
Noise to Ground measures (longitudinal) noise
common to both conductors of the receive pair with
respect to facilities ground.
Select NOISE (only) to measure background or idle
channel noise in dBm or dBrn on the receive pair. The
send end provides a quiet termination.
Select NOISE + S/N to measure Signal to Noise (Signal
to Total Distortion) Ratio in dB on the receive pair. The
send end provides a 1004 Hz holding tone.
Select NOISE + W TONE to measure Noise with Tone in
dBm (or dBrn) on the receive pair. The send end
provides a 1004 Hz holding tone.
Select NOISE + TO GND to measure Noise to Ground
(longitudinal noise) in dBm600 (or dBrn600) that is common
to the receive pair with respect to facilities ground. On
the measuring unit, connect the RCV pair to A and
connect the B / SEND Ring (Red alligator clip lead) to
facilities ground. The send end provides a quiet
termination. (See 1-14)
3-15 NOISE FILTER Switch Filters are an integral part
of Noise Measurements. They have specific spectral
weightings that pass only that energy which falls in the
transmission band of interest for a particular service. Use
the NOISE FILTER Switch to select among the C MSG,
3.4 kHz, D, E and F Filters. The E and F filters are not
available for notched-noise measurements: S/N, NOISE
W TONE.
Select the C MSG FILTER (C Message) for VOICE
service. The C MSG filter is used to weight Noise or
Impulse Noise as it relates to voice telephone service. C
Message weighting corresponds to listener perceived
annoyance when using a telephone set.
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UNITS SWITCH FREQUENCY DISPLAY BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR
LEVEL DISPLAY POWER SWITCH
UNITS INDICATORS IMPULSE INDICATORS CONTOL CURSOR

IMPEDANCE
INDICATORS 900 dB BATT
1
600 dBm LOW
135 dBrn CHG
IMPEDANCE SWITCH 0
POWER
100 mSec
RECEIVE / SEND
DISPLAY SWITCH RCV SND MIN LOW MID HIGH TONE kHz
LOSS
F4/2713 CONVEX
A/B REVERSE PC/232 60 Hz
CONTROL REJECT IMPLS F(245 kHz) ZERO 806A TIMS
BRDG REV
BRIDGE / TERM SND RCV TO GND E (50 kHz) F3/2804
RCV SND/2W REMOD 500 kHz W TONE D (DATA) DELAY DIAL TIMER SKIP VOL
RECEIVE JACK
DELAY 200 kHz S/N 3.4 kHz IMPLS QUIET IMPLS SWEEP F2/1004
SEND JACK A B
! LEVEL 15 kHz NOISE C MSG SWEEP dBm TLP VAR
A DIAL JACK 250V MEAS FILTER MEAS FILTER START/STOP SEND SET FREQ F1/404
MAX
B DIAL JACK C DIAL D

LEVEL / DELAY SWITCH NOISE / IMPULSE SWITCH GENERATOR LEVEL CONTROL AUDIO VOLUME
LEVEL / DELAY FILTER SWITCH NOISE / IMPULSE FILTER SWITCH TLP / IMPULSE CONTROL FUNCTION / FREQUENCY KEYS
GENERATOR FREQUENCY CONTROL
GENERATOR SWEEP / IMPULSE TIMER CONTROL RECEIVE SWEEP INDICATOR

Select the 3.4 kHz FLAT FILTER for VF DATA / FAX
service to detect low frequency interference. The 3.4 kHz
Flat Filter replaced the 3 kHz Flat Filter and weights
Noise as it relates to VF data or fax transmission. The
3.4 kHz Flat Filter passes frequencies below 300 Hz so
as to be useful in detecting low frequency interference
such as 20 and 60 Hz.
Select the D FILTER for VF DATA / FAX service. The D
Filter, also known as the "CCITT O.41 Channel Bank
Filter", weights Noise as it relates to VF data or fax
transmission. The 3 dB bandwidth extends from 300 Hz
to 3,400 Hz so as to approximate the transmission
spectrum of a 28.8 / V.34 Modem.
Select the E FILTER for DSL (IDSN Basic Rate) or DDS
(Digital Data System) Service. The E Filter (which
replaces the 50 Kilobit Filter) is used to measure Level,
or Noise on 2 or 4 Wire circuits used for DSL or DDS
Transmission. The 3 dB bandwidth extends from 1 kHz
to 50 kHz and approximates filters used in DSL
Terminators.
Select the F FILTER for HDSL Service. The F Filter is
used to measure Level, Noise on 2 Wire circuits used for
HDSL Transmission. The 3 dB bandwidth extends from 5
kHz to 245 kHz and approximates filters used in HDSL
(HTU) Terminal Units.
3-16 START/STOP - GENERATOR SWEEP Use the
START/STOP Control to start or stop impulse noise
counters and timer while in Impulse Noise Mode. In
LEVEL Mode, start or stop the generator (SWEEP) test
tone sequence.
Select the 15 kHz Filter to launch the VF test tone
sequence. Select the 200 kHz Filter to launch the DSL
test sequence. Select the 500 kHz Filter to launch the
HDSL test sequence.
3-17 ZERO - IMPULSE COUNT Use the ZERO Control
to reset the IMPULSE NOISE Counters and Timer in
IMPULSE NOISE Mode.
3-18 SEND LEVEL (dBm) SETUP Use the RECEIVE /
SEND DISPLAY Switch to set to SND Mode in order to
set the send level. Press the GENERATOR LEVEL
CONTROL Switch and note the blinking (selected) digit
on the LEVEL Display. Use the LEFT / RIGHT
CONTROL CURSOR to select the digit and the UP and
DOWN CURSOR to adjust the selected digit. Exit SEND
LEVEL SETUP mode by pressing the DISPLAY Switch
to return to RCV mode or by pressing the GENERATOR
FREQUENCY CONTROL Switch to set the send
frequency. Note: Send Level can be set when the
generator is turned on or is QUIET.
3-19 QUIET Generator Mode Put the generator in
QUIET Mode (generator off) to measure background or
idle channel NOISE. Use the Generator Level Control to
toggle the QUIET led on or off.
3-20 DIAL Send Mode Put the generator in DIAL Mode
to release line hold on the B / SND Jack in order to dial
and talk on the SEND pair using a butt set. (On portable
units, connect the butt set to the D Jack. On rack units,
connect the butt set to the B Jack.) Press the Generator
Level Control for about 1 second until the DIAL led is lit.
To hold (and terminate) the send line, press the
Generator Level Control for about 1 second until the
DIAL led is off.
3-21 TLP/THL SETUP Transmission Level Point is the
design gain in dB at a particular point in the facilities
compared to a reference point (0 TLP). When asserted
(dBm or dBrn led blinks), the test set offsets level or
noise readings so that power is referred to a 0 TLP. (See
1-15 and 3-11).
To set the TLP, put the display into RCV Mode and set
for LEVEL or NOISE Measurement. Press the

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TLP/IMPULSE CONTROL Switch to display the current
TLP on the left display with the TLP led on. Use the
CONTROL CURSOR to adjust the TLP, which may be
set from -20.0 to 20.0 dB in .1 dB increments. To exit
TLP Setup Mode, press the TLP CONTROL.
3-22 IMPULSE NOISE THRESHOLD SETUP Impulse
threshold voltage is stated in dBrn (or dBm) and
calibrated to equal the peaks of a sinewave with steady
state power that is 3 dB lower. (The peaks of a -3 dBm
sinewave correspond to a 90 dBrn threshold.) Select
dBrn or dBm in NOISE Mode prior going to IMPULSE
NOISE Mode.
To enter threshold setup mode, put the display into RCV
Mode and measurement into IMPULSE NOISE Mode.
Press the SET CONTROL light the IMPLS LED. The
current LOW threshold is on the left display. Use the
CONTROL CURSOR to adjust the threshold. The UNITS
switch may be used to view the MID and HIGH
thresholds which track 4 and 8 dB above the LOW
threshold. (The current impulse count is shown on the
right display.) To exit threshold setup mode, press the
SET CONTROL twice.
3-23 IMPULSE NOISE TIMER SETUP Impulse Noise is
measured by counting the number of peaks that exceed
a threshold during a counting interval. The count interval
is determined by an adjustable TIMER which may be set
from 1 minute to 8 hours in 1 minute increments.
To enter TIMER Setup Mode, put the display into RCV
Mode and measurement into IMPULSE NOISE Mode.
Press the SET CONTROL twice so that TIMER led is on
and the current TIMER setting is shown on the left
display. Use the CONTROL CURSOR to adjust the
timer. If the cursor is moved to the right past the minutes
digit, the right display (COUNT RATE) is activated. The
up / down cursor will change the count rate between 8
and 100 counts per second. ( See 3-24). Press the SET
CONTROL to exit timer setup mode.
3-24 IMPULSE NOISE COUNT RATE SETUP A
maximum impulse count rate of 8 or 100 events per
second is imposed to avoid registering multiple counts
due to ringing associated with an individual event. 8 is for
VF services and 100 is for high speed services.
To enter COUNT RATE Setup Mode, put the display into
RCV Mode and measurement into IMPULSE NOISE
Mode. Press the SET CONTROL twice so that TIMER
led is on and the current TIMER setting is shown on the
left display. Use the CONTROL CURSOR to move to the
right, past the minutes digit, to activate the right /
COUNT RATE display. Then use the up / down cursor to
change the count rate between 8 and 100 counts per
second. Press the SET CONTROL to exit count rate
setup mode.
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3-25 SEND FREQUENCY SETUP - SND Mode Put
the display in SND mode to view the send frequency
while it is being set. Press the FREQ CONTROL to light
the VAR led and blink the last used digit on the
frequency display. Use the CONTROL CURSOR to set
the desired frequency. Press the FREQ CONTROL to
exit send frequency setup.
3-26 SEND FREQUENCY SETUP - RCV Mode Send
frequency may set while the display is in RCV mode.
This is useful when the generator is the source for the
receive signal. Put the display in RCV mode to view the
receive frequency while the send frequency is being
changed. Press the FREQ CONTROL to light the VAR
led. Use the CONTROL CURSOR to adjust send
frequency. There is only a single blink when the active
digit is changed. Press the FREQ CONTROL to exit
send frequency setup.
3-27 SWEEP led - The SWEEP led just above the VAR
led is on to indicate a sweep is in progress, and blinks to
indicate that the receive section has detected an auto-
test tone sequence. The SWEEP led will continue to
blink if sweep is interrupted. Press the FREQ
CONTROL to stop the blinking when this occurs.
3-28 SKIP (SF SKIP) Single Frequency Skip is
deployed to prevent sending tones near 2600 Hz when
testing switched facilities that use in band signaling.
Press and hold (about 1 sec) the FREQ CONTROL until
the SKIP led is lit. To return to normal, press and hold
the FREQ CONTROL until the SKIP led is off.
3-29 FUNCTION / FREQUENCY KEYS Function /
Frequency Keys play two rolls. First - individual keys are
pressed to set the generator to one of four "quick"
frequencies. Second - pairs of keys are pressed to
perform other functions. For the individual keys, factory
default frequencies are labeled on the panel. In Level
Mode, a frequency key may be changed in a manner
similar to reprogramming buttons on a car radio. Return
Loss waveforms are not programmable.
3-30 CHANGING A FREQUENCY KEY Put the display
in SND mode to view the send frequency while it is being
set. Press the FREQ CONTROL to light the VAR led and
blink the "last-used" digit on the frequency display. Use
the CONTROL CURSOR to set the desired frequency.
Press and hold the Frequency Key for about 1
second until the entire right display blinks to
indicate that the new frequency was established.
CHANGING FREQUENCY AND LEVEL When setting
frequency keys as described above, send level is not
affected. For special applications, frequency keys can
be programmed to a particular frequency and Level as
follows:
Put the display in SND mode to view the send frequency
while it is being set. Press the SEND CONTROL to light
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UNITS SWITCH FREQUENCY DISPLAY BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR
LEVEL DISPLAY POWER SWITCH
UNITS INDICATORS IMPULSE INDICATORS CONTOL CURSOR

IMPEDANCE
INDICATORS 900 dB BATT
1
600 dBm LOW
135 dBrn CHG
IMPEDANCE SWITCH 0
POWER
100 mSec
RECEIVE / SEND
DISPLAY SWITCH RCV SND MIN LOW MID HIGH TONE kHz
LOSS
F4/2713 CONVEX
A/B REVERSE PC/232 60 Hz
CONTROL REJECT IMPLS F(245 kHz) ZERO 806A TIMS
BRDG REV
BRIDGE / TERM SND RCV TO GND E (50 kHz) F3/2804
RCV SND/2W REMOD 500 kHz W TONE D (DATA) DELAY DIAL TIMER SKIP VOL
RECEIVE JACK
DELAY 200 kHz S/N 3.4 kHz IMPLS QUIET IMPLS SWEEP F2/1004
SEND JACK A B
! LEVEL 15 kHz NOISE C MSG SWEEP dBm TLP VAR
A DIAL JACK 250V MEAS FILTER MEAS FILTER START/STOP SEND SET FREQ F1/404
MAX
B DIAL JACK C DIAL D

LEVEL / DELAY SWITCH NOISE / IMPULSE SWITCH GENERATOR LEVEL CONTROL AUDIO VOLUME
LEVEL / DELAY FILTER SWITCH NOISE / IMPULSE FILTER SWITCH TLP / IMPULSE CONTROL FUNCTION / FREQUENCY KEYS
GENERATOR FREQUENCY CONTROL
GENERATOR SWEEP / IMPULSE TIMER CONTROL RECEIVE SWEEP INDICATOR

the dBm led. Use the CONTROL CURSOR to set the 3-34 AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS The 806A Auto-Test
desired level. Press and hold the Frequency Key for capability goes beyond performing a sequence of tests
about 1 second until the entire right display blinks to automatically. Auto-Test control setting defaults eliminate
indicate that the new frequency and level was the burden of setting up controls so as to produce
established. consistent results. Receive control defaults are deployed
when an auto-test sweep sequence is detected. Send
3-31 SENDING / PRINTING A REPORT - F1 + F2 control defaults are deployed when a sweep is started. A
Press and hold (about 1 sec) F1 and F2 simultaneously different set of parameters are deployed for each of the
to send a report of the latest auto-test results to the serial LEVEL FILTERS (15 kHz, 200 kHz, 500 kHz). The
port on the rear of the unit. The port is configured for defaults are field programmable and come from the
9600 baud ASCII, even parity, 7 data bits and 1 stop bit. factory programmed (=) as follows:
The receiving device (terminal or printer) must be
AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS
configured to insert line feed characters at carriage
RECEIVE VF SWEEP RCV FILTER Set to 15 kHz
returns.
RCV FILTER = 15 kHz VF SWEEP / 204-3604 Hz
3-32 DISPLAYING AUTO-TEST RESULTS - F3 + F4 RCV IMPEDANCE = 600 SND IMPEDANCE = 600
Press and hold (about 1 sec) F3 and F4 simultaneously SND LEVEL = 0.0 dBm
to display the latest auto-test results on the front panel. RECEIVE DSL SWEEP RCV FILTER Set to 200 kHz
Panel leds begin blinking when the first data point RCV FILTER = 200 kHz DSL SWEEP / 1-50 kHz
appears on the displays to caution that recorded data is RCV IMPEDANCE = 135 SND IMPEDANCE = 135
being displayed. Use the UP and DOWN CURSOR to SND LEVEL = +7.0 dBm
scroll through all of the frequency steps and note that RECEIVE HDSL SWEEP RCV FILTER Set to 500 kHz
associated level or delay data points are on the left RCV FILTER = 500 kHz HDSL SWEEP / 1-240 kHz
display. Press and hold F3 and F4 to return to RCV IMPEDANCE = 100 SND IMPEDANCE = 100
measurement mode. SND LEVEL = +7.0 dBm
3-33 POWER-UP DEFAULTS - LEVEL MODE F2 + F4 3-35 VF AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS - F2 + F3 Go to
Power-up defaults are provided to enable the operator to LEVEL Mode / 15 kHz Filter and press and hold (about 1
tailor initial control settings for best productivity. Factory sec) F2 and F3 simultaneously to set the current
power-up defaults settings are: RCV/SND Impedance and SND Level to the auto-test
RCV IMPEDANCE = 600 defaults.
SND IMPEDANCE = 600
RCV TERM/BRDG = TERM 3-36 DSL AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS - F2 + F3 Go to
SND ON/QUIET = ON LEVEL Mode / 200 kHz Filter and press and hold (about
RCV FILTER = 15 kHz 1 sec) F2 and F3 simultaneously to set the current
SND LEVEL = 0.0 dBm RCV/SND Impedance and SND Level to the auto-test
SND FREQ. = 1.004 kHz defaults.
To change the power-up defaults, go to LEVEL
measurement mode and adjust the controls to the new 3-37 HDSL AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS - F2 + F3 Go to
defaults. Press and hold (about 1 sec) F2 and F4 LEVEL Mode / 500 kHz Filter and press and hold (about
simultaneously until the panel leds blink once.
3-7
Model 806A / 806AR FRONT PANEL OPERATION Section 3

1 sec) F2 and F4 simultaneously to set the current

RCV/SND Impedance and SND Level to the auto-test
defaults.

3-38 RUNNING AUTO-TEST - SENDING 806A

1. Power ON and connect the line to the B / SEND Jack.
2. Set measurement to LEVEL and select the FILTER:
15 kHz - to send the VF Sequence
200 kHz - to send the DSL Sequence
500 kHz - to send the HDSL Sequence
3. Press the Sweep START Control. (The process will
take about 2.5 Minutes.)

3-39 RUNNING AUTO-TEST- RECEIVING 806A

1. Power ON and connect the line to the A / RCV Jack.
2. Have the sending set start the SWEEP. Observe the
RCV Frequency and note that the SWEEP led is
blinking.
3. Test results are available in about 2.5 minutes, after
the SWEEP led stops blinking. To display the results,
press and hold the F3 + F4 until panel leds blink. Use the
UP/DOWN Cursor to scroll. (See 3-32)

3-40 LED TEST F1 +F3 (Lamp Test) Press and hold

(about 1 sec) F1 and F3 simultaneously to test the status
of the front panel Leds.

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Model 806A / 806AR PC OPERATION Section 4

4-1 INTRODUCTION - PC OPERATION This section 9 Pin D 25 Pin D

deals with operating the 806A using a Personal MALE MALE
Computer (PC). For ease of comparison, topic titles and 1 - DCD open DCD - 8
numbering has been arranged to correspond to the 2 - RD -------- TD - 2
comparable topics in Section 3 (FRONT PANEL 3 - TD -------- RD - 3
OPERATION). Operation using the front panel controls is 4 - DTR -------- DSR - 6
usually more convenient for making quick checks. 806A - 5 - SG -------- SG - 7
However, there are advantages to using a PC. First, PC 6 - DSR -------- DTR - 20
control permits both send and receive parameters to be 7 - RTS -------- CTS - 5
displayed simultaneously. Second, an 806A can be 8 - CTS -------- RTS - 4
9 - RI open RI 22
remotely controlled via dial-up modems. Third, two
806A's (both ends of a circuit) can be controlled
Figure 4-1B 806A - MODEM CABLE
simultaneously from a single PC screen by one person.
Fourth, "auto-test" data can be saved as computer files / 4-1C START-UP Prior to starting note that Convex
reports. Fifth, adding a printer permits text and graphical TIMS.EXE Software is installed on the PC per Section 2-
printouts. (Front panel operation is limited to printing text 20. Connect the 806A per 4-1A or 4-1B and turn on the
reports. See 3-31.) 806A power switch. Launch TIMS.EXE from DOS,
Windows, or Windows 95 and the COMMUNICATION
Note: Front panel switches are not operable while the
SETUP MENU will appear.
unit is being remotely controlled by a PC. The PC/232
CONTROL led on the front panel is lit when the PC has COMMUNICATION SETUP MENU
control. -> STANDALONE
DOUBLE TEST
4-1A HOOK-UP 806A / PC Connect the PC/REMOTE
CONTROL Port on the 806A to the PC. The SYSTEM COMMUNICATION PORT:
PC/REMOTE CONTROL port is located on the rear or DIRECT -> com1
side panel of the 806A. It's an RS-232, serial data port com2
with DCE "polarity". It can be connected directly to a
serial (DTE) comm Port on the PC with a 9 pin, Male to BAUD RATE:
Female Cable. 1200
2400
9 Pin D 9 Pin D 4800
MALE FEMALE 9600
1 - DCD - 1 -> 19200
2 - RD - 2
<|> <|>: Position cursor
3 - TD - 3 <SPACE>: Toggle DIRECT/MODEM
4 - DTR - 4 <ENTER>: Select, <END>: Finished
806A - 5 - SG - 5 - PC <ESC>: DOS
6 - DSR - 6
7 - RTS - 7 Figure 4-1C Communication Setup Screen -
8 - CTS - 8 (PC with 2 Serial Ports )
9 - RI - 9
STANDALONE Select when using a Single Test Set
Figure 4-1A 806A - PC CABLE DOUBLE TEST Select when controlling two Test Sets
DIRECT com1 Select DIRECT for 806A to PC hookup
com2 Select MODEM when modems are used
4-1B MODEM HOOKUP Connect the PC/REMOTE BAUD RATE Select 19200 for DIRECT 806A to PC
CONTROL Port on the 806A to the Modem. The connection, otherwise, select a rate suitable for the
PC/REMOTE CONTROL Port is located on the rear or modems interposed between the PC and the 806A. From
side panel of the 806A. It's an RS-232, serial data port the Communications Setup Screen, press the END Key
with DCE "polarity". Therefore, it requires a "Null to cause the PC to attempt to communicate with the
Terminal" / 9 to 25 pin conversion to interface with the 806A. If the 806A is not connected or unable to respond,
modem. the PC screen will indicate that it is "UNABLE TO
COMMUNICATE WITH TEST SET". When the Test Set
responds, the MEASUREMENTS Screen will appear per
Figure 4-1C1 below. v2.03 is the Version of the
TIMS.EXE Software. v2.04 is the Version of the 806A
Firmware, and SN 159 its Serial Number.

4-1
Model 806A / 806AR PC OPERATION Section 4

=================================d:com1== 1. Power ON and connect the B / SND Jack to the A /

v2.07 806A WIDE BAND TTS v3.02 SN:625 RCV Jack.

MEASUREMENTS 2. Press the SWEEP Control (Function Key F1). That's

LEV/FREQ NOISE DELAY REMOD all it takes - test results are available in about 2.5
TRANS BATT CHK DIAL minutes. Observe the frequency displays and note that
"RCV SWEEP" is indicated just below the receive
CURSOR OVER SELECTION & <ENTER> MENU frequency readout.
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
3. When the test is complete a report will appear on the
Figure 4-1C1 Measurement Selection Screen screen (Fig. 4-1E). Enter the Circuit ID number, then
press F3 (SAVE) and enter an 8 character "PC" file
LEV/FREQ Level /Freq., Attenuation Distortion, Loss name. Press F3 a second time to store the report.
NOISE Noise, S/N Ratio, Noise w Tone, Noise to Gnd
P/AR Peak / Average Ratio 4. Select F4 (PRINT) to print a report or graph on a
RTN LOSS Return Loss printer connected to the PC. Select F6 (GRAF) to view or
BATT CHK Battery Volts Check for Portable Units print graphs, or select F7 (MEAS) to return to
DIAL 2 Wire Pulse Dialing measurement mode.
TRANS Transients (Impulse Noise)
6/26/00 09:23 AM
Select LEV/FREQ Level and Frequency to display: kHz dBm uSec kHz dBm uSec
.204 -10.1 ---- 2.004 -10.1 ----
================================d:com1== .304 -10.1 ---- 2.204 -10.1 ----
LEV/FREQ 6-20 14:09 .404 -10.1 ---- 2.404 -10.1 ----
.504 -10.1 ---- 2.604 -10.1 ----
15 kHz [ ] .604 -10.1 ---- 2.804 -10.1 ----
.804 -10.2 ---- 3.004 -10.1 ----
RCV A + 0.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.004 kHz 1.004 -10.1 ---- 3.204 -10.1 ----
NORM 4W 1.204 -10.1 ---- 3.304 -10.2 ----
SND B -10.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.000 kHz 1.404 -10.1 ---- 3.404 -10.1 ----
SWEEP 404 1004 2804 40k CONT DATA MENU 1.604 -10.1 ---- 3.504 -10.1 ----
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8> 1.804 -10.1 0 3.604 -10.1 ----
RCV Z: 600
Figure 4-1C2 Level / Frequency Screen NOISE: < 10 dBrnD
CKT: "Circuit ID / 27 characters"
Explanation of the Level Screen from the top line down: SAVE PRINT GRAF MEAS
1 Measurement (LEV/FREQ), Date, Time <F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
3 Filters: 15 kHz, [ ] (60 Hz OFF)
5 A: RCV Level, Impedance, Term/Hold, Frequency Figure 4-1E VF LEVEL AUTO-TEST REPORT
6 NORM => RCV on A / SEND on B
7 B: SND Level, Impedance, Term/Hold, Frequency 4-2 BATTERY CHECK (Portable units only) The 806A
8 SWEEP ... MENU: F1-F8 Function Key assignments can be left plugged into the AC power source with no
adverse effects. It is advisable to power the 806A from
On A: RCV Level is +0.0 dBm600 / Freq 1.004 kHz the AC mains if the operator can't see the battery status
On B: SEND Level is -10.0 dBm600 / Freq 1.000 kHz led. If AC is inconvenient, a remote operator should
F2 to F5 provide a quick means to set send frequency. check battery status hourly. Select BATT CHK (Battery
Check) from the Measurement Menu. Full charge is
4-1D CURSOR OPERATION Controls are changed by about 7 volts - RECHARGE AT OR ABOVE 5.5 VOLTS.
using the LEFT / RIGHT Arrow Keys to move the BLOCK
CURSOR over the desired parameter - then using the ================================d:com1==
UP / DOWN Arrow Keys to change the setting.! THIS BATT CHK 6.9 VDC 6-20 14:09
TECHNIQUE PROVIDES AGILE CONTROL - 15 kHz [ ]
WITHOUT USING A MOUSE RCV A -10.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.004 kHz
NORM 4W
4-1E AUTO-TEST DEMONSTRATION Although the SND B + 0.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.000 kHz
806A has lots of capability and flexibility, the smart auto- SWEEP 404 1004 2804 40k CONT DATA MENU
test feature makes it a breeze to operate. This process <F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
automatically measures (and stores) LOSS,
ATTENUATION DISTORTION and background NOISE. Figure 4-2 Battery Check Screen

4-2
Model 806A / 806AR PC OPERATION
Extended operation on low charge will ultimately trigger
low battery shutdown to prevent degraded operation and
battery damage.
4-3 LOW BATTERY SHUTDOWN Low battery
shutdown occurs when the 806A is operated below 5.5
volts, or if the battery was disconnected or replaced.
When shutdown occurs the front panel goes dark even
though the power switch is on. Connect the power cord
to the AC mains to charge and/or operate. The BATT
indicator has a slow, 1 second, blink while charging and
turns off when the battery is charged.
4-4 I/O CONNECTIONS - PORTABLE UNIT Bantam
Jacks located on the lower left corner of the panel
provide connections for measurement signals. A is the
NORMAL receive jack and B is the NORMAL send jack.
C is wired in parallel with A and provides a means to
connect a butt set to dial/talk on the A pair. D is wired in
parallel with B and provides a means to connect to the B
pair. Line hold is automatic. The receive pair is put into
bridge (BRDG) to release hold, the send pair is put into
DIAL to release hold.
4-5 I/O CONNECTIONS - RACK MOUNT UNIT
Measurement signal pairs for the 806AR are normally
wired to a computer controlled Metallic Test Access Unit
(MTAU) or a manual test panel. Connect the
measurement signal wires to the terminal block located
on the rear. The receive pair is wired to the A T/R
(Tip/Ring) contacts. The send pair is wired to the B T/R
contacts.
4-6 RECEIVE BRIDGE / TERM Put the 806A into
bridge mode to measure across an "external" termination
such as the input of a line card. The BRDG / TERM
Selector on the RCV line toggles the receiver between
the selected termination impedance (100, 135, 600 or
900 ohms) and high impedance bridging.
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LEV/FREQ 6-20 14:09
15 kHz [ ]
RCV A + 0.0 dBm 600 BRDG 1.004 kHz
NORM 4W
SND B -10.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.000 kHz
SWEEP 404 1004 2804 40k CONT DATA MENU
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
Figure 4-6 BRDG / TERM Selector
Use the left / right arrow keys to move the Block Cursor
over TERM and up / down arrow keys to toggle between
TERM / BRDG. TERM also HOLDS a dial line (OFF-
HOOK). BRDG releases HOLD (ON HOOK)
In bridge mode, set the receive impedance to match the
external termination in order for the measuring set to
apply the proper impedance factor.
4-3
Section 4
4-7 LINE HOLD Receive line hold is enabled when the
line is terminated. The receive line is put into bridge
(BRDG) to release hold (BRDG replaces TERM on RCV
Line). [Use REV (Reverse) to release line hold of the
send pair.] Use BRDG Mode to (dial) establish a circuit,
then switch to TERM to hold and terminate the circuit
while testing.
4-8 I/O REVERSE Use the I/O Reverse when testing a
dial line in both directions to facilitate send / receive
change-over while maintaining line hold. The A/B
REVERSE Selector toggles between NORM and REV
modes where:
NORM: Receive on A Jack - Send on B Jack
REV: Receive on B Jack - Send on A Jack
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LEV/FREQ 6-20 14:09
15 kHz [ ]
RCV B + 0.0 dBm 600 BRDG 1.004 kHz
REV 4W
SND A -10.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.000 kHz
SWEEP 404 1004 2804 40k CONT DATA MENU
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
Figure 4-8 NORM / REVerse Selector
4-9 I/O IMPEDANCE Use 600 (or 900) Ohms for voice
frequency data or POTS. Use 100 (or 135) Ohms for
ISDN, HDSL or other wideband services. The 806A
automatically sets the SEND and RCV Impedances to
default values when sending or receiving an auto-test
tone sequence. Factory defaults are 600 Ohms for VF,
135 Ohms for ISDN / DSL, and 100 Ohms for HDSL tone
sequences. To change receive impedance, move the
block cursor over the "600" just to the right of "dBm" on
the RCV Line. Send Impedance is controlled similarly. Be
aware that impedance selection performs two functions:
1. The selected terminator is switched.
2. The corresponding impedance factor is applied.
4-10 RCV / SND SELECTION Receive / Send selection
does not apply when operating the 806A from a PC since
both receive and send settings are displayed
simultaneously.
4-11 UNITS SELECTION The function of the UNITS
Selection (dBm on the RCV line) is dependent on the
measurement mode:
MODE SELECTIONS
LEVEL RCV Line dBm / => TLP OFF
RCV Line dBm / TLP => TLP ON
NOISE NOISE Line: Choose dBm / dBrn
RCV Line dBm / => TLP OFF
RCV Line dBm / TLP => TLP ON
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NOISE 80.0 dBrn 6-20 14:09
C MSG [ ] [ ]
RCV A -10.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.004 kHz
REV 4W TLP +10 dB
SND B + 0.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.004 kHz
1004 40k MENU
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
Figure 4-11 UNITS SELECTION Screen
Move the block cursor over the "dBm" on the RCV Line
to assert the TLP offset. Figure 4-11 shows the 806A
with the send connected to the receive and the TLP
asserted. The actual receive level equals the generator
level, 0.0 dBm. However RCV Level is displayed as -10.0
dBm and NOISE is displayed as 80.0 dBrn because both
are referenced to a +10 dB TLP. (See 1-15 regarding
TLP) Move the block cursor over the "dBrn" on the
NOISE Line to display the noise reading in dBm. (See 1-
5 and 1-11 )
In LEVEL Mode, cursor over dBm on the RCV line to
refer the Receive Level reading to a non-zero
Transmission Level Point. (TLP appears under the RCV
dBm when active.) With the TLP field active, use the
cursor to adjust the TLP to a non-zero offset. To remove
the TLP, use the up/down keys with the block cursor
over the "dBm" on the RCV line.
In NOISE Mode, use the cursor to select between dBm
and dBrn. Select dBrn for measuring per the North
American / Bell Standards. Use dBm for measuring
noise per ITU-T / CCITT (European) Recommendations
or to assert the rms detector for level measurements. To
change dBm to dBrn use the up/down keys with the
block cursor over the "dBm" on the NOISE line.
4-12 LEVEL / DELAY MEASUREMENT SELECTION
This section discusses LEVEL, DELAY, and REMOD
which is the measurement controlled with the LEVEL /
DELAY Switch on the 806A front panel. The
Measurement Selection Screen defaults to Level Mode.
Move the block cursor over the desired selection and
press the ENTER Key.
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v2.07 806A WIDE BAND TTS v3.02 SN:625
MEASUREMENTS
LEV/FREQ NOISE DELAY REMOD
TRANS BATT CHK DIAL
CURSOR OVER SELECTION & <ENTER> MENU
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
Figure 4-12 Measurement Selection MENU
4-12A LEVEL Select LEV/FREQ Mode to measure
LEVEL, LOSS, ATTENUATION DISTORTION, or GAIN
4-4
Section 4
SLOPE (See 1-4 to 1-8 ). Select LEVEL for units on both
ends of the circuit. Press the SWEEP/ F1 Key (or
SWEEP START/STOP Control) on the SEND Unit to
launch SWEEP frequencies. (See 4-13 regarding VF,
DSL, HDSL sweep selection.)
LOSS is the dB reduction in transmission power
observed at the receive end relative to the power applied
to the send end. The send end, typically, transmits 0
dBm at 1004 Hz. The receive end measures Level. Loss
= SND dBm - RCV dBm
ATTENUATION DISTORTION is the dB change in
received power relative to the power of a reference
frequency (normally 1004 Hz). The send end transmits a
group of frequencies including the reference. The receive
end records the level associated with each frequency.
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LEV/FREQ 6-20 14:09
15 kHz [ ]
RCV A + 0.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.004 kHz
NORM 4W
SND B -10.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.000 kHz
SWEEP 404 1004 2804 40k CONT DATA MENU
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
Figure 4-12A Level / Freq. Measurement Screen
LINE 1: Measurement Mode (LEV/FREQ) Date, Time.
LINE 3: RCV Bandwidth (15 kHz), 60 Hz Reject Filter
LINE 5: RCV A Receiving on Jack A - Measuring Level
and Frequency, RCV (600) and Bridge / TERM
LINE 6: Jack Selector:
NORM = Receive on A / Send on B
REV = Receive on B / Send on A
LINE 7: SND B Send on Jack B - Generator Level and
Frequency, dBm/OFF, and Send Impedance controls
LINE 8: Current "function" of Function Keys F1 to F8
F1 - SWEEP / STOP Press to start or stop sweep.
F2 to F5 Generator "quick" frequency selections
F6 - CONT / SKIP generator skip of 2450-2700 Hz
F7 - DATA brings up data from the last auto-test
F8 -MENU steps back to MEASUREMENTS Menu
LOSS, ATTENUATION DISTORTION - AUTO-TEST To
avoid manually recording data, use PC Control at the
Receive End and put the 806A in LEV/FREQ mode. The
806A on the Send end can be controlled from the front
panel or a PC.
1. Receive end 806A - PC Control - LEV/FREQ Mode
2. Send end 806A - Level Mode and Select Filter as
follows:
15 kHz VF Sweep / 22 Tones 204 to 3604 Hz
200 kHz DSL Sweep / 22 Tones 1 to 50 kHz
500 kHz HDSL Sweep / 22 Tones 1 to 240 kHz
Then press SWEEP- START/STOP (or F1 From a PC)
Model 806A / 806AR PC OPERATION Section 4

3. The Receive end 806A will automatically switch its FORWARD REFERENCE Mode is used to measure
receive impedance and filters to adapt to the incoming RCV path DELAY. The measuring set sends a fixed
sequence. After about 2.5 minutes, the receive end PC frequency (1204 Hz). The REMOD set sends the sweep
will display a report. frequencies (e.g. 204, 304, ... 3504, 3604 Hz) to be
measured. On the REMOD set, select the appropriate
6/26/00 08:23 AM sequence (normally 15 kHz) and press the
kHz dBm uSec kHz dBm uSec START/STOP Control to send SWEEP frequencies to
1.0 6.9 ---- 80.0 6.7 ---- the measuring set.
2.0 6.8 ---- 90.0 6.8 ----
3.0 6.8 ---- 100.0 6.8 ---- RETURN REFERENCE Mode is used to measure
4.0 6.8 ---- 110.0 6.8 ---- SEND path DELAY. The measuring set sends the
10.0 6.7 ---- 120.0 6.7 ---- frequencies (e.g. 204, 304, ... 3604 Hz) to be measured.
20.0 6.7 ---- 140.0 6.8 ---- The REMOD set sends a fixed frequency (e.g. 1204 Hz).
30.0 6.7 ---- 160.0 6.8 ----
On the measuring set, select the appropriate sequence
40.0 6.7 ---- 180.0 6.8 ----
(normally 15 kHz) and press the SWEEP (F1) Key to
50.0 6.7 ---- 200.0 6.8 ----
send SWEEP frequencies to the REMOD Unit.
60.0 6.7 ---- 220.0 6.8 ----
70.0 6.8 ---- 240.0 6.7 ----
RCV Z: 135 "LOCAL" DELAY method is used in 4 wire situations
NOISE: < 20 dBrnF where it is desirable to connect the measuring set to both
CKT: ends of the circuit or device under test (See 1-35). This
SAVE PRINT GRAF MEAS mode can be used for bench checking communications
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8> equipment such as amplifiers or equalizers, or if the far
end of a 4 wire circuit is looped-back. A REMOD set is
Figure 4-12A1 HDSL AUTO-TEST REPORT not required. Select DELAY and press the SWEEP
(F1)Key so that the measuring set generator sends
4. Enter the Circuit ID Number beside CKT: and press F3 SWEEP frequencies back to it's own receiver.
to save as a computer file. The Report will ask for a file
name ________.TXT and will store the data in a form For checking equipment:
convenient for a PC Spreadsheet. SND is connected to equipment input
RCV is connected to equipment output
5. Press F4 to print the report or F6 to view or print a
graph. Press F7 to return to Measurement Mode. STRAIGHTAWAY DELAY Straightaway Delay (requires
two 806A's) permits measuring delay from end to end on
4-12B DELAY ENVELOPE DELAY DISTORTION a 2 wire basis which avoids taking an additional circuit
(EDD) Measurement is used to determine the relative out of service. Select DELAY for units on both ends. On
time differences that various signal frequencies are the measuring set select STRAIGHTAWAY on the
delayed in transmission. DELAY Readings are derived DELAY Screen. The send set can be operated from the
from the phase of signal modulation that is detected at front panel controls. Select the appropriate sequence
the receive end. (normally 15 kHz) and press the SWEEP START / STOP
to launch the SWEEP sequence.
Select DELAY Mode to measure EDD and
ATTENUATION DISTORTION simultaneously. Note: An ================================d:com1==
incoming EDD tone sequence will automatically switch DELAY + 3286 uSEC 6-20 14:09
STRAIGHTAWAY
the measurement from LEVEL to DELAY. Further, the 15 kHz [ ]
Level / Delay Filter selection of the SENDING Unit RCV A -10.1 dBm 600 TERM 1.803 kHz
automatically sets the bandwidth filter of the RECEIVING NORM 4W
Unit. SND B -10.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.804 kHz
SWEEP ZERO 1004 1204 1804 CONT DATA MENU
FORWARD / RETURN REFERENCE With the <F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
exception of a "straightaway" or "loopback technique",
delay measurements are unique in that a FORWARD or Figure 4-12B DELAY, STRAIGHTAWAY Screen
RETURN REFERENCE signal path is required: FROM
or TO the RCV / Measuring set. At the far (Non- LINE 1: DELAY ( + 3286 uSEC ) Date, and Time.
measuring) end, DELAY "REMODULATION" (REMOD) LINE 2: DELAY Mode: ( STRAIGHTAWAY )
function is required. Forward or Return Reference LINE 3: RCV Band (15 kHz) and 60 Hz Reject Filter
methods are used for measuring DELAY on 4 wire LINE 5: RCV A Receiving on Jack A - Measuring Level
circuits (See 1-33 and 1-34). and Frequency, Receive Impedance (600) and Bridge /
TERM

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LINE 6: Jack Select: NORM = Receive on A / Send on B the far end of a 4 wire circuit to return the Delay / EDD
REV = Receive on B / Send on A signal to the measuring unit. (The REMOD unit
LINE 7: SND B Sending on Jack B - Generator Level modulates its send signal with amplitude modulation
and Frequency, dBm/OFF and Send Impedance controls detected from its receive signal.)
LINE 8: Current "function" of Function Keys F1 to F8
F1 - SWEEP / STOP Press to start or stop sweep. In Forward Reference, press the SWEEP (F1) Control so
F2 - ZERO Press to zero reference delay. that the REMOD unit sends SWEEP frequencies to the
F3 to F5 Generator "quick" frequency selections measuring unit. (See 4-13 regarding VF, DSL, HDSL
F6 - CONT / SKIP generator skip of 2450-2700 Hz sweep selection.)
F7 - DATA brings up data from the last auto-test
F8 - MENU steps back to MEASUREMENTS Menu In Return Reference, set the REMOD unit generator to
send a fixed
Use PC Control at the Receive End. 1204 Hz to the measuring unit.
1. Receive 806A - PC Control - DELAY,
STRAIGHTAWAY Mode
2. Send 806A - DELAY Mode and Select Filter as 4-13 LEVEL FILTER Selection Filters used for Level
follows: are designed to reject noise that is outside of the
15 kHz VF Sweep / 22 Tones 204 to 3604 Hz measurement band of interest for a particular service.
200 kHz DSL Sweep / 22 Tones 1 to 50 kHz The Level Filter Selection determines the receive
500 kHz HDSL Sweep / 22 Tones 1 to 240 kHz bandwidth by selecting among the 15 kHz, 200 kHz and
Then press SWEEP- START/STOP (or F1 ) 500 kHz Low Pass Filters.
3. The Receive end 806A will automatically switch its Also, use the cursor on the filter line to assert the 60 Hz
receive impedance and filters to adapt to the incoming REJECT Filter when needed. Note: An incoming auto-
sequence. After about 2.5 minutes, the receive end PC
test sequence will automatically select the appropriate
will display a report.
filter.
6/26/96 09:23 AM
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kHz dBm uSec kHz dBm uSec
LEV/FREQ 6-20 14:09
.204 -10.1 -1 2.004 -10.1 -1
15 kHz [ ]
.304 -10.1 0 2.204 -10.1 -1
RCV A + 0.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.004 kHz
.404 -10.1 1 2.404 -10.1 -1
NORM 4W
.504 -10.1 0 2.604 -10.1 -1
SND B -10.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.000 kHz
.604 -10.1 1 2.804 -10.1 -1
SWEEP 404 1004 2804 40k CONT DATA MENU
.804 -10.2 -1 3.004 -10.1 -1
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
1.004 -10.1 -1 3.204 -10.1 0
1.204 -10.1 0 3.304 -10.2 -1
1.404 -10.1 -1 3.404 -10.1 -1 Figure 4-13 LEVEL FILTER Selection
1.604 -10.1 0 3.504 -10.1 0
LINE 3: RCV Bandwidth (15 kHz) and 60 Hz Reject Filter
1.804 -10.1 0 3.604 -10.1 0
RCV Z: 600 VF - Select 15 kHz for measuring Level, Loss,
NOISE: << 10 dBrnD Attenuation Distortion, and Noise on VF Facilities - or - to
CKT: "Circuit ID / 27 characters" cause the generator to launch the VF test tone
SAVE PRINT GRAF MEAS
sequence.
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
DSL - Select 200 kHz for measuring Level, Loss,
Figure 4-12B1 VF DELAY AUTO-TEST REPORT Attenuation Distortion, and Noise on ISDN/DSL, DDS
Facilities - or - to cause the generator to launch the DSL
4. Enter the Circuit ID Number beside CKT: and press F3 test tone sequence.
to save as a computer file. The Report will ask for a file
name ________.TXT and will store the data so that it HDSL - Select 500 kHz for measuring Level, Loss,
can be brought into a PC Spreadsheet. Attenuation Distortion, and Noise on HDSL Facilities - or
- to cause the generator to launch the HDSL test tone
5. Press F4 to print the report or F6 to view or print a sequence.
graph. Press F7 to return to Measurement (real-time)
Mode. 60 Hz REJECT Filter Assert this (highpass) filter to
reject low frequency interference such as ringing or AC
mains noise when performing LEVEL measurements. It
REMOD Select REMOD when measuring Forward or can be asserted or taken out when using the 15 kHz,
Return Reference EDD. Remodulation Mode is used at

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200 kHz, or 500 kHz Filters. The 60 Hz Reject Filter is ================================d:com1==

asserted by using the block cursor on line 3 to change NOISE 28.1 dBrn 6-20 14:09
[ ] to "60 Hz NP". S/N RATIO |+ 50.0 dB
C MSG NOTCH [ ]
4-14 NOISE MEASUREMENT SELECTION This RCV A -10.1 dBm 600 TERM 1.004 kHz
section discusses NOISE measurements which are NORM 4W
controlled with the NOISE Switch on the 806A front SND B -10.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.004 kHz
panel. NOISE, like Level is also a power measurement. 1004 40k MENU
The difference is that NOISE is interfering power. <F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>

Countries following ITU-T recommendations express
noise in dBm (dB relative to 1 milliwatt), same as level.
Countries following the BELL practice use a different
power scale for noise vs. level. NOISE is expressed in
dBrn (dB relative to 1 picowatt).
NOISE power has to be taken in the context of the
bandwidth of interest. Consequently NOISE power is
"viewed" through "WEIGHTING" Filters that reject power
that is not in the spectrum of interest.
NOISE is measured at the receive end. Select NOISE
(only) to measure background or idle channel noise in
dBm or dBrn on the receive pair. The send end provides
a quiet termination (generator OFF).
Figure 4-14 NOISE w TONE - S/N Screen
LINE 1: NOISE w TONE ( 28.1 dBrn) Date, and Time.
LINE 2: S/N RATIO (|+50.0 dB) greater than 50 dB
LINE 3: NOISE FILTER (C MSG), Notch ON (NOTCH)
LINE 5: RCV A Receiving on Jack A - Measuring Level
and Frequency, RCV Z (600) and Bridge / Term
LINE 6: Jack Selector:
NORM = Receive on A / Send on B
REV = Receive on B / Send on A
LINE 7: SND B Send on Jack B - Generator Level and
Frequency, dBm/OFF, and Send Impedance controls
LINE 8: Current "function" of Function Keys F1 to F8
F3 and F5 Generator "quick" frequency selections
F8 - MENU steps back to MEASUREMENTS Menu

NOISE with TONE is measured at the receive end using
a NOTCH Filter in addition to the WEIGHTING Filter.
The send end provides a 1004 Hz tone which is removed
by the Notch Filter at the receive end. Noise with Tone
measurement is normally used on PCM facilities to
exercise the process (compandors) over a large dynamic
range.
NOISE TO GND Turn the NOTCH to [ ] (off) and
cursor over RCV on Line 5. Use the up/down arrow keys
to change RCV A to "TG A" to configure the 806A for
"TO GROUND" Measurements. Noise to Ground
(longitudinal noise) in dBm600 (or dBrn600) is the power
common to the receive pair with respect to facilities
ground.

SIGNAL/NOISE RATIO is the dB difference between On the measuring unit, connect the RCV pair to A
signal and noise power. It is measured the same as and connect the B / SEND Ring (Red alligator clip
NOISE with TONE, the difference is the reading is lead) to facilities ground. The send end provides a
expressed in dB (Signal dBm - Noise dBm). quiet termination. (See 1-14)
NOISE to GROUND measures (longitudinal) noise ================================d:com1==
common to both conductors of the receive pair with NOISE | 30.0 dBrn 6-20 14:09
respect to facilities ground. The Measurement Selection
Screen defaults to Level Mode. Move the block cursor E [ ] [ ]
over the desired selection and press the ENTER Key. TG A | dBm 600 TERM . kHz
NORM 4W
The NOISE Screen provides a means to further select SND B -10.0 OFF 600 TERM 1.020 kHz
"with Tone" or "to Ground" options. (Also select an 1004 40k MENU
appropriate noise filter per 4-15 ) <F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>

Select NOISE + NOTCH to measure Noise with Tone in
dBm (or dBrn) and Signal to Noise (Signal to Total
Distortion) Ratio in dB on the receive pair The send end
provides a 1020 Hz holding tone.
Figure 4-14A NOISE to GROUND Screen
LINE 1: NOISE (| 30.0 dBrn) Date, and Time.
LINE 3: NOISE FILTER (E), [ ] (Notch OFF)
LINE 5: TG A Common to Jack A - Measuring Level
and Frequency, Receive Impedance forced to 600
LINE 6: Jack Selector:
NORM = RCV on A / GND B - Ring
REV = RCV on B / GND A - Ring
LINE 7: SND B GND ref on Jack B - Generator Level
and Frequency is forced OFF since B is used for GND

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LINE 8: Current "function" of Function Keys F1 to F8
F3 and F5 Generator "quick" frequency selections
F8 - MENU steps back to MEASUREMENTS Menu
4-15 NOISE FILTER Selection Filters are an integral
part of Noise Measurements. They have specific spectral
weightings that pass only that energy which falls in the
transmission band of interest for a particular service. Use
the NOISE FILTER Selector to select among the C MSG,
3.4 kHz, D, E and F Filters. The E and F filters are not
available for notched-noise measurements: S/N, NOISE
W TONE.
Select the C MSG FILTER (C Message) for VOICE
service. The C MSG Filter is used to weight Noise or
Impulse Noise as it relates to voice telephone service. C
MSG weighting corresponds to listener perceived
annoyance when using a telephone set.
Select the 3.4 kHz FLAT FILTER for VF DATA / FAX
service to detect low frequency interference. The 3.4 kHz
Flat Filter replaced the 3 kHz Flat Filter and weights
Noise as it relates to VF data or fax transmission. The
3.4 kHz Flat Filter passes frequencies below 300 Hz so
as to be useful in detecting low frequency interference
such as 20 and 60 Hz.
Select the D FILTER for VF DATA / FAX service. The D
Filter, also known as the "CCITT O.41 Channel Bank
Filter", weights Noise as it relates to VF data or fax
transmission. The 3 dB bandwidth extends from 300 Hz
to 3,400 Hz so as to approximate the transmission
spectrum of a 28.8 / V.34 Modem.
Select the E FILTER for DSL (IDSN Basic Rate) or DDS
(Digital Data System) Service. The E Filter (which
replaces the 50 Kilobit Filter) is used to measure Level,
or Noise on 2 or 4 Wire circuits used for DSL or DDS
Transmission. The 3 dB bandwidth extends from 1 kHz
to 50 kHz and approximates filters used in DSL
Terminators.
Select the F FILTER for HDSL Service. The F Filter is
used to measure Level, Noise or Impulse Noise on 2
Wire circuits used for HDSL Transmission. The 3 dB
bandwidth extends from 5 kHz to 245 kHz and
approximates filters used in HDSL (HTU) Terminal Units.
4-16 START/STOP - GENERATOR SWEEP Use the F1
Key (SWEEP/STOP) to start or stop the generator test
tone sequence used in LEVEL Mode:
Select the 15 kHz Filter to launch the VF test sequence.
Select the 200 kHz Filter to launch the DSL sequence.
Select the 500 kHz Filter to launch the HDSL sequence.
4-17 ZERO - IMPULSE COUNT Use the F2 Key
(ZERO) to reset the IMPULSE NOISE Counters and
TIMER in TRANS Mode. Use the F2 Key (ZERO) to
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set a zero Delay reference at a particular frequency
- normally 1804 Hz - in Delay Mode.
4-18 SEND LEVEL (dBm) SETUP. From any
measurement screen send level setting is displayed on
line 7 to the right of SND B. Use the LEFT / RIGHT
CONTROL CURSOR to select a digit and the UP and
DOWN CURSOR to adjust the selected digit. Note: Send
Level can be set when the generator is turned on (dBm)
or quiet (OFF).
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LEV/FREQ 6-20 14:09
15 kHz [ ]
RCV A + 0.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.004 kHz
NORM 4W
SND B -10.0 OFF 600 TERM 1.000 kHz
SWEEP 404 1004 2804 40k CONT DATA MENU
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
Figure 4-18 GENERATOR QUIET Screen
4-19 QUIET Generator OFF Mode Put the generator in
OFF Mode (generator off) to measure background or idle
channel NOISE or IMPULSE NOISE. Use the cursor on
line 7 to toggle between dBm and OFF (QUIET).
4-20 DIAL Send Mode Put the generator in DIAL Mode
to control line hold on the B / SND Jack and to dial on the
SEND pair. Select DIAL from the MEASUREMENTS
MENU.
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DIAL 6-20 14:09
15 kHz [ ]
RCV B |-60.0 dBm 600 BRDG . kHz
NORM 2W
SND B <--- 703 318 8991
PULSE DIAL ON HOOK MENU
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
Figure 4-20 DIAL Screen
Enter the phone number on line 7 and press the F3 Key
(DIAL) to dial on the B pair. Use F2 to select between
PULSE and TONE (touch-tone). Use the F4 as the
HOOK Switch - OFF HOOK Holds the line - ON HOOK
Bridges the line. Go ON HOOK to use a Butt Set. For
Portable units, connect the butt set to the D Jack to talk.
For Rack Mounted units, connect the butt set to the B
Jack. In either case the receive channel is connected to
provide Level, Frequency, and audio monitoring.
Model 806A / 806AR PC OPERATION
4-21 TLP SETUP Transmission Level Point is the
design gain in dB at a particular point in the facilities
compared to a reference point (0 TLP). When asserted
the test set offsets level or noise readings so that power
is referred to a 0 TLP. (See 1-15)
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NOISE 80.0 dBrn 6-20 14:09
C MSG [ ] [ ]
RCV A -10.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.004 kHz
REV 4W TLP +10.0 dB
SND B + 0.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.004 kHz
1004 40k MENU
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
Figure 4-21 TLP SELECTION Screen
Move the block cursor over the "dBm" on the RCV Line
to assert the TLP offset. Figure 4-21 shows the 806A
with the send connected to the receive and the TLP
asserted. The actual receive level equals the generator
level - 0.0 dBm. However RCV Level is displayed as -
10.0 dBm and NOISE is displayed as 80.0 dBrn because
both are referenced to a +10 dB TLP.
4-22 IMPULSE NOISE THRESHOLD SETUP Impulse
threshold is stated in dBrn (or dBm) and calibrated to
equal the peaks of a sinewave with steady state power
that is 3 dB lower. (The peaks of a -3 dBm sinewave
correspond to a 90 dBrn threshold.) Select dBrn or dBm
at the far right end of line 2.
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TRANS 0:00:00 IMPULSE 6-20 14:09
0/ 70 0/ 74 0/ 78 dBrn
D NOTCH [ ]
RCV A -10.1 dBm 600 TERM 1.004 kHz
NORM 4W
SND B -10.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.004 kHz
ZERO STRT 15 M 8 MENU
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
Figure 4-22 IMPULSE NOISE THRESHOLD Screen
The THRESHOLD above which IMPULSE events are
tallied is stated in dBrn. In TRANS (Impulse Noise)
Mode, move the cursor over the LOW Threshold setting
(70 on line 2). Select a digit, then use the up/down arrow
key to change the digit.
AMPLITUDE DISTRIBUTION of IMPULSE events is
measured by providing, three THRESHOLDS above
which events are separately tallied. The MID and HIGH
Thresholds will track the LOW Threshold by +4 and +8
dB.
4-23 IMPULSE NOISE TIMER SETUP Impulse Noise is
measured by counting the number of peaks that exceed
a threshold during a counting interval. The count interval
is determined by an adjustable TIMER which may be set
for: 5, 15, 30, and 60 minutes or CONT(continuous). In
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Section 4
TRANS Mode, use the F4 Key to select among 5 M, 15
M, 30 M, 60 M, or CONT. Impulse events will stop
counting after the selected interval has expired.
4-24 IMPULSE NOISE COUNT RATE SETUP A
maximum impulse count rate of 8 or 100 events per
second is imposed to avoid registering multiple counts
due to ringing associated with an individual event. 8 is for
VF services and 100 is for high speed services. In
TRANS Mode, use the F5 Key to select between 8 or
100.
4-25 SEND FREQUENCY SETUP - SND/RCV Mode
From any measurement screen send frequency setting is
on the far right of line 7. Use the LEFT / RIGHT
CONTROL CURSOR to select the digit and the UP and
DOWN CURSOR to adjust the selected digit. Send
Frequency can be set when the generator is OFF.
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LEV/FREQ 6-20 14:09
15 kHz [ ]
RCV A + 0.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.004 kHz
NORM 4W
SND B -10.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.000 kHz
SWEEP 404 1004 2804 40k CONT DATA MENU
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
Figure 4-25 GENERATOR FREQUENCY Screen
4-26 SEND FREQUENCY SETUP - RCV Mode For PC
operation this section is covered above in 4-25.
4-27 SWEEP CONTROL / INDICATORS - In LEVEL
Mode Press the F1 Key (SWEEP) to start a sweep tone
sequence. The F1 Key changes to STOP while the
sweep is in process. Also, the send frequency display
tracks the current frequency. Press STOP to halt a
sweep that is in progress.
Select the 15 kHz Filter to launch the VF test sequence.
Select the 200 kHz Filter to launch the DSL sequence.
Select the 500 kHz Filter to launch the HDSL sequence.
Sweep also automatically sets the send level and
impedance. See 4-34. "RCV SWEEP" notice appears
just below the receive frequency to advise that a sweep
tone sequence has been detected by the receive section.
The particular sequence will automatically select the
associated Filter and Impedance. See 4-34.
4-28 SKIP (SF SKIP) Single Frequency Skip is
deployed to prevent sending tones near 2600 Hz when
testing switched facilities that use in band signaling. In
LEVEL Measurement Mode, press the F6 Key
(CONT/SKIP) to assert SF SKIP or return to CONT
(continuous) sweep.
4-29 FUNCTION / FREQUENCY KEYS Function /
Frequency Keys vary with measurement mode. Level
Mode is shown as an example below.
F1 (SWEEP) is used to send a sweep tone sequence
determined by the receive filter setting. See 4-27.
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F2, F3, F4, and F5 are quick frequency keys to set 4-32 DISPLAYING AUTO-TEST RESULTS - F7 From
frequencies commonly used in Level Mode. F3 (1004 the Level Measurement Screen Press F7 (DATA) to view
Hz) is a common reference frequency for measuring the latest report. Select F6 (GRAF) to view or print
LOSS and serves as a reference for attenuation graphs. Select F7 (MEAS) to return to measurement
distortion measurement. mode.
F6 (CONT/SKIP) Skip is deployed to prevent sending 4-33 POWER-UP DEFAULTS - LEVEL MODE F10
tones near 2600 Hz when testing switched facilities that Power-up defaults are provided to enable the operator to
use in band signaling. tailor initial control settings for best productivity. Factory
F7 (DATA) is discussed in 4-32 DISPLAYING AUTO- power-up defaults settings are:
TEST RESULTS - F7 RCV IMPEDANCE = 600 SND IMPEDANCE = 600
F8 (MENU) return to the MEASUREMENT Menu. RCV TERM/BRDG =TERM SND dBm/OFF = dBm
================================d:com1== RCV FILTER = 15 kHz SND LEVEL = 0.0 dBm
LEV/FREQ 6-20 14:09 SND FREQ = 1.004 kHz
15 kHz [ ] To change the power-up defaults, go to LEVEL
RCV A + 0.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.004 kHz Measurement Mode and adjust the controls to the new
NORM 4W defaults. Then press the F10 Function Key.
SND B -10.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.000 kHz
SWEEP 404 1004 2804 40k CONT DATA MENU 4-34 AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS The 806A Auto-Test
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8> capability goes beyond performing a sequence of tests
Figure 4-29 FUNCTION / FREQ. KEYS Screen automatically. Auto-Test control setting defaults eliminate
the burden of setting up controls so as to produce
4-30 CHANGING A FREQUENCY KEY In PC consistent results. Receive control defaults are deployed
operation frequency keys are changed automatically as a when an auto-test sweep sequence is detected. Also the
function of the measurement mode. Note that when a receive will automatically switch from LEVEL to DELAY
quick frequency key is pressed "LAST" appears in place when an EDD sequence is detected. Send control
of the quick frequency. LAST refers to the last generator defaults are deployed when a sweep is started. A
setting before the frequency key was pressed. This different set of parameters are deployed for each of the
arrangement makes it convenient for the operator to LEVEL FILTERS (15 kHz, 200 kHz, 500 kHz). The
check a quick frequency - then return to the "last" used defaults are field programmable and come from the
frequency by pressing a quick key. factory programmed (=) as follows:
4-31 PRINTING A REPORT OR GRAPH - F4 From the RECEIVE VF SWEEP RCV FILTER 15 kHz
Level Measurement Screen Press F7 (DATA) to view the RCV FILTER -> 15 kHz VF SWEEP / 204-3604 Hz
latest report. Press F4 (PRINT) to print a report or graph RCV IMPEDANCE = 600 SND IMPEDANCE = 600
on a printer connected to the PC. Select F6 (GRAF) to SND LEVEL = 0.0 dBm
view or print graphs. Select F7 (MEAS) to return to
RECEIVE DSL SWEEP RCV FILTER 200 kHz
measurement mode.
RCV FILTER -> 200 kHz DSL SWEEP / 1-50 kHz
6/26/96 09:23 AM RCV IMPEDANCE = 135 SND IMPEDANCE = 135
kHz dBm uSec kHz dBm uSec SND LEVEL = +7.0 dBm
.204 -10.1 ---- 2.004 -10.1 ----
.304 -10.1 ---- 2.204 -10.1 ---- RECEIVE HDSL SWEEP RCV FILTER 500 kHz
.404 -10.1 ---- 2.404 -10.1 ---- RCV FILTER-> 500 kHz HDSL SWEEP / 1-240 kHz
.504 -10.1 ---- 2.604 -10.1 ---- RCV IMPEDANCE = 100 SND IMPEDANCE = 100
.604 -10.1 ---- 2.804 -10.1 ---- SND LEVEL = +7.0 dBm
.804 -10.2 ---- 3.004 -10.1 ---- 4-35 VF AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS - F9 Go to DELAY
1.004 -10.1 ---- 3.204 -10.1 ---- Mode / 15 kHz Filter and press F9 to set the current
1.204 -10.1 ---- 3.304 -10.2 ---- RCV/SND Impedance and SND Level to the auto-test
1.404 -10.1 ---- 3.404 -10.1 ---- defaults.
1.604 -10.1 ---- 3.504 -10.1 ----
1.804 -10.1 0 3.604 -10.1 ---- 4-36 DSL AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS - F9 Go to DELAY
RCV Z: 600 Mode / 200 kHz Filter and press F9 to set the current
NOISE: < 10 dBrnD RCV/SND Impedance and SND Level to the auto-test
CKT: "Circuit ID / 27 characters" defaults.
SAVE PRINT GRAF MEAS 4-37 HDSL AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS - F9 Go to
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
DELAY Mode / 500 kHz Filter and press F9 to set the
current RCV/SND Impedance and SND Level to the
Figure 4-31 VF LEVEL AUTO-TEST REPORT
auto-test defaults.

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4-38 RUNNING AUTO-TEST - SENDING 806A The

sending test set may be operated from the front panel or
from a PC.

1. Power ON and connect the line to the B / SEND Jack.

2. Set measurement to LEVEL and select the FILTER:

15 kHz - to send the VF Sequence
200 kHz - to send the DSL Sequence
500 kHz - to send the HDSL Sequence

3. Press the Sweep START Control. (Press F1 (SWEEP)

if operating the send unit from a PC.) The process will
take about 2.5 Minutes.

4-39 RUNNING AUTO-TEST - RECEIVING 806A

The receiving set is operated using a PC.
1. Power ON and connect the line to the A / RCV Jack.
Figure 39A GRAPH Attenuation Distortion Screen
2. Have the sending set start the SWEEP. Observe the
RCV Frequency and note that the RCV SWEEP indicator 4-40 COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS:
appears just below the receive frequency display. a. Serial Asynchronous
b. Full Duplex
3. Test results are available in about 2.5 minutes, after c. 7 bit ASCII
the RCV SWEEP indication has disappeared. Results d. Even Parity
will be display automatically when the auto-test is e. Baud Rates 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps
complete. f. Interface: (9 pin) RS-232C
6/26/96 09:23 AM 4-41 COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL:
kHz dBm uSec kHz dBm uSec a. Host computer will transmit a Command Request
.204 -10.1 ---- 2.004 -10.1 ---- Block.
.304 -10.1 ---- 2.204 -10.1 ----
.404 -10.1 ---- 2.404 -10.1 ---- b. Test set will answer by sending a Response Block,
.504 -10.1 ---- 2.604 -10.1 ---- an Acknowledgment Block, or a
.604 -10.1 ---- 2.804 -10.1 ---- Non-acknowledgment Block.
.804 -10.2 ---- 3.004 -10.1 ----
1.004 -10.1 ---- 3.204 -10.1 ---- c. Test set must respond to Host within a set time
1.204 -10.1 ---- 3.304 -10.2 ---- period (e.g. 1 sec) after which the Host will
1.404 -10.1 ---- 3.404 -10.1 ---- retransmit two more times before suspending
1.604 -10.1 ---- 3.504 -10.1 ---- communications and logging an error.
1.804 -10.1 0 3.604 -10.1 ----
RCV Z: 600 d. No auto echo on test set.
NOISE: < 10 dBrnD
CKT: "Circuit ID / 27 characters"
SAVE PRINT GRAF MEAS
806ACMD Document provides a complete list
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
of commands, responses, examples.

Figure 4-39 VF AUTO-TEST REPORT

4. Select F4 (PRINT) to print a report or graph on a

printer connected to the PC. Select F6 (GRAF) to view or
print graphs, or select F7 (MEAS) to return to
measurement mode.

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100 events per second 3-24 3-6 battery was replaced 4-3 4-3
15 kHz FILTER 1-26 1-3 BAUD RATE 4-1C 4-1
200 kHz FILTER 1-27 1-3 Baud Rates 4-40 4-11
2600 Hz 3-28 3-6 Bell Standards 4-11 4-3
3 kHz Flat Filter 3-15 3-4 BLOCK CURSOR 4-1D 4-2
3.4 kHz FILTER 1-21 1-3 BRDG / TERM Selector 4-6 4-3
3.4 kHz FILTER 3-15 3-4 BRDG to release hold 4-4 4-3
3.4 kHz FILTER 4-15 4-8 BRIDGE 1-17 1-2
4 Hz OFFSET 1-9 1-2 bridge 4-4 4-3
5.5 VOLTS 4-2 4-2 BRIDGE / TERM 3-6 3-2
50 Kilobit Filter 3-15 3-4 butt set 3-20 3-5
50 Kilobit Filter 4-15 4-8 butt set 4-20 4-8
500 kHz FILTER 1-28 1-3
60 Hz AC mains 4-13 4-6 C
60 Hz NP 4-13 4-6
60 Hz REJECT 1-29 1-3 C Message 1-19 1-2
60 Hz REJECT 3-13 3-4 C MSG FILTER 1-19 1-2
60 Hz REJECT 4-13 4-6 C MSG FILTER 3-15 3-4
7 bit ASCII 4-40 4-11 C MSG FILTER 4-15 4-8
7 volts 4-2 4-2 PULSE 4-20 4-8
806C - PC CABLE 4-1A 4-1 CABLE, 806 - PC 2-14 2-2
806C Firmware 4-1C 4-1 CABLE, MODEM 2-15 2-3
9 to 25 pin conversion 4-1B 4-1 CCITT O.41 Filter 3-15 3-4
CCITT Recommendations 4-11 4-3
A CHANGING A FREQUENCY KEY 3-30 3-6
CHANGING A FREQUENCY KEY 4-30 4-10
A is the NORMAL receive 4-4 4-3 CHARGE GOOD 2-5 2-1
A Jack 4-1C 4-1 CHARGE GOOD 3-2 3-1
A/B REVERSE Selector 4-8 4-3 CHARGE LOW 2-5 2-1
AC mains 4-2 4-2 CHARGE LOW 3-2 3-1
AC power source 4-2 4-2 CHARGING BATTERY 2-5 2-1
Acknowledgment Block 4-41 4-11 CHARGING BATTERY 3-2 3-1
adapt to sequence 4-12 4-4 Circuit ID 4-12 4-4
ATTENUATION DISTORTION 1-7 1-1 Circuit ID 4-1E 4-2
ATTENUATION DISTORTION 3-12 3-3 COMM. FAILURE Screen 2-23 2-5
ATTENUATION DISTORTION 4-12 4-4 Comm. Setup Screen 4-1C 4-1
auto echo 4-41 4-11 COMMAND LINE OPTIONS 2-21 2-4
AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS 3-34 3-7 Command Request Block 4-41 4-11
AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS 4-34 4-10 COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS 4-40 4-11
AUTO-TEST DEMONSTRATION 3-1 3-1 COMMUNICATION SETUP MENU 4-1C 4-1
AUTO-TEST DEMONSTRATION 4-1E 4-2 COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL 4-41 4-11
AUTO-TEST REPORT 4-12 4-4 computer file 4-12 4-4
AUTO-TEST REPORT 4-1E 4-2 COMPUTER HOOKUP 2-14 2-2
automatically switch 3-34 3-7 consistent results 3-34 3-7
consistent results 4-34 4-10
B CONT/SKIP 4-12 4-4
CONT/SKIP 4-28 4-9
B / SEND Ring 4-14 4-7 CONT/SKIP 4-29 4-9
B is the NORMAL send 4-4 4-3 CONVEX CORPORATION 2-16 2-3
B Jack 4-1C 4-1 CONVEX HOSTS 2-20 2-3
background noise 3-14 3-4 CURSOR OPERATION 4-1D 4-2
Bantam Jacks 4-4 4-3 D
BATT CHK 4-1C 4-1 D FILTER 1-20 1-2
BATT CHK 4-2 4-2 D FILTER 3-15 3-4
battery 1-1 1-1 D FILTER 4-15 4-8
Battery SPECS 1-5 DATA 4-12 4-4
BATTERY CHARGED 2-5 2-1 DATA 4-1E 4-2
BATTERY CHARGED 3-2 3-1 DATA 4-29 4-9
BATTERY CHECK 4-2 4-2 data 4-9 4-3
Battery Check Screen 4-2 4-2 Date 4-1C 4-1
BATTERY INDICATOR 3-2 3-1 dBm 1-5 1-1
BATTERY OPERATION 2-5 2-1 dBm led blinks 3-21 3-5
battery was disconnected 4-3 4-3

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dBm0 1-16 1-2 FREQUENCY 1-30 1-3
dBrn 1-11 1-2 Frequency 4-1C 4-1
dBrn 4-14 4-7 FREQUENCY SPECS 1-5
dBrn / dBm 4-11 4-3 FRONT PANEL OPERATION 3-1 3-1
dBrn led blinks 3-21 3-5 Front panel switches 3-1 3-1
DDS 3-15 3-4 Full Duplex 4-40 4-11
DDS 4-15 4-8 FUNCTION / FREQUENCY KEYS 3-29 3-6
default values 4-9 4-3 FUNCTION / FREQUENCY KEYS 4-29 4-9
DELAY 1-31 1-3 FUNCTION KEYS Screen 4-29 4-9
DIAL 3-20 3-5
DIAL 4-1C 4-1 G
DIAL SPECS 1-5
dial line 4-8 4-3 GAIN SLOPE 1-8 1-2
DIAL Screen 4-20 4-8 GAIN SLOPE 3-12 3-3
DIAL Send Mode 4-20 4-8 GAIN SLOPE 4-12 4-4
DIAL to release hold 4-4 4-3 GENERATOR SPECS 1-5
dial/talk 4-4 4-3 GENERATOR FREQUENCY Screen 4-25 4-9
Digital Data System 3-15 3-4 GENERATOR FREQUENCY CONTROL 3-25 3-6
Digital Subscriber Line 1-23 1-3 GENERATOR FREQUENCY CONTROL 3-28 3-6
DIRECT 4-1C 4-1 generator off 3-19 3-5
DISPLAYING AUTO-TEST 3-32 3-7 GENERATOR QUIET Screen 4-19 4-8
DISPLAYING AUTO-TEST . 4-32 4-10 GENERATOR SWEEP 3-16 3-5
DOS 1-1 1-1 GRAF 4-1E 4-2
DOS 2-20 2-3
DOUBLE TEST 4-1C 4-1 H
DSL 1-23 1-3
DSL 3-15 3-4 harmonic content 1-42 1-4
DSL 4-15 4-8 HDSL 1-25 1-3
DSL - Select 200 kHz 3-13 3-4 HDSL 4-9 4-3
DSL - Select 200 kHz 4-13 4-6 HDSL (HTU) Terminal Units 3-15 3-4
DSL AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS 3-36 3-7 HDSL - Select 500 kHz 3-13 3-4
DSL AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS 4-36 4-10 HDSL - Select 500 kHz 4-13 4-6
HDSL AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS 3-37 3-7
E HDSL AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS 4-37 4-10
HDSL AUTO-TEST REPORT 4-12 4-4
E FILTER 1-22 1-3 HDSL Service 3-15 3-4
E FILTER 3-15 3-4
E FILTER 4-15 4-8 HDSL Service 4-15 4-8
ECD 1-50 1-4 high impedance 4-6 4-3
Envelope Delay Distortion 1-31 1-3 High Rate Digital Line 1-25 1-3
ERL 1-47 1-4 highpass filter 4-13 4-6
Even Parity 4-40 4-11 HOLD 4-6 4-3
external termination 4-6 4-3 HOLDS a dial line 4-6 4-3
F HOOK Switch 4-20 4-8
HOOK-UP 806 / PC 4-1A 4-1
F FILTER 1-24 1-3 Hybrid 1-46 1-4
F FILTER 3-15 3-4
F FILTER 4-15 4-8 I
F1 4-12 4-4 I/O CONNECTIONS - PORTABLE 2-7 2-1
F1 + F2 3-31 3-7 I/O CONNECTIONS - PORTABLE 3-4 3-2
F1-F8 Function Keys 4-1C 4-1 I/O CONNECTIONS - PORTABLE 4-4 4-3
F2 + F4 3-33 3-7 I/O CONNECTIONS RACK MOUNT 2-12 2-2
F3 + F4 3-32 3-7 I/O CONNECTIONS RACK MOUNT 3-5 3-2
facilities ground 3-14 3-4 I/O CONNECTIONS RACK MOUNT 4-5 4-3
facilities ground 4-14 4-7 I/O IMPEDANCE 3-9 3-2
Factory defaults 4-9 4-3 I/O IMPEDANCE 4-9 4-3
fax transmission 3-15 3-4 I/O JACKS - RACK MOUNT 2-13 2-2
FILTERS 1-18 1-2 I/O REVERSE 3-8 3-2
Filters 4-13 4-6 I/O REVERSE 4-8 4-3
Filters 4-1C 4-1 idle channel noise 3-14 3-4
FILTERS SPECS 1-5 IDSN Basic Rate 3-15 3-4
FORWARD REFERENCE 1-33 1-3 IDSN Basic Rate 4-15 4-8

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IEEE Standard 743-1995 1-1 1-1 MEASUREMENT GROUP 1-3 1-1
IMPEDANCE 3-9 3-2 Measurement Select Screen 4-1C 4-1
Impedance 4-1C 4-1 Measurement Selection MENU 4-12 4-4
impedance 4-6 4-3 MEASUREMENTS Screen 4-1C 4-1
impedance factor 4-6 4-3 MENU 4-12 4-4
IMPEDANCE INDICATORS 3-9 3-2 MENU 4-1C 4-1
IMPEDANCE Switch 3-10 3-2 MENU 4-29 4-9
IMPLS + TO GND 4-14 4-7 Metallic Test Access Unit 4-5 4-3
IMPLS TO GND 3-14 3-4 MODEM CABLE 4-1B 4-1
IMPULSE NOISE 1-37 1-4 MODEM HOOKUP 2-15 2-3
IMPULSE NOISE with TONE 1-40 1-4 MODEM HOOKUP 4-1B 4-1
IMPULSE THRESHOLD 1-38 1-4 MONITOR SPECS 1-5
in band signaling 3-28 3-6 MOUNTING - RACK MOUNT 2-10 2-2
in band signaling 4-28 4-9 MOUSE 4-1D 4-2
INPUT / OUTPUT PORTS SPECS 1-5 MTAU 4-5 4-3
Interface 4-40 4-11 N
ISDN 4-9 4-3
ITU-T/CCITT Recommendations 4-11 4-3 NOISE 1-10 1-2
NOISE 3-14 3-4
L NOISE 4-14 4-7
LAST 4-30 4-10 NOISE 4-1C 4-1
last-used 3-30 3-6 NOISE SPECS 1-5
leds blink once 3-33 3-7 NOISE + NOTCH 4-14 4-7
leds blinking 3-32 3-7 NOISE FILTER Sel 4-15 4-8
Left 4-1D 4-2 NOISE FILTER Swt 3-15 3-4
LEFT / RIGHT CONTROL CURSOR 3-18 3-5 NOISE MEASUREMENT 4-14 4-7
LEV/FREQ 4-12 4-4 NOISE Switch 3-14 3-4
LEV/FREQ 4-1C 4-1 noise excursion 4-14 4-7
LEVEL 1-4 1-1 NOISE TO GND 4-14 4-7
LEVEL 3-12 3-3 NOISE to GROUND 1-14 1-2
LEVEL 4-12 4-4 Noise to Ground 3-14 3-4
Level 4-1C 4-1 NOISE to GROUND 4-14 4-7
LEVEL SPECS 1-5 NOISE to GROUND SPECS 1-5
LEVEL Switch 3-12 3-3 NOISE to GROUND Screen 4-14 4-7
LEVEL MEASUREMENT 4-12 4-4 NOISE w TONE SPECS 1-5
LEVEL FILTER Select 4-13 4-6 NOISE w TONE - S/N Screen 4-14 4-7
LEVEl FILTER Switch 3-13 3-4 NOISE with TONE 1-12 1-2
Level / Frequency Screen 4-12 4-4 Noise with Tone 3-14 3-4
Level / Frequency Screen 4-1C 4-1 NOISE with TONE 4-14 4-7
LEVEL MEASUREMENT PC Screen 2-22 2-4 Non-acknowledgment Block 4-41 4-11
LEVEL FILTER Select 4-13 4-6 NORM 4-1C 4-1
line card 4-6 4-3 NORM 4-8 4-3
line feed characters 3-31 3-7 NORMAL 3-8 3-2
LINE HOLD 3-7 3-2 Normal / Reverse Selector 4-8 4-3
Line hold 4-4 4-3 North American Standards 4-11 4-3
LINE HOLD 4-7 4-3 NOTCH Filter 4-14 4-7
LOCAL DELAY 1-35 1-3 Notch ON (NOTCH) 4-14 4-7
longitudinal noise 3-14 3-4 Null Terminal 4-1B 4-1
longitudinal noise 4-14 4-7
LOSS 1-6 1-1 O
LOSS 3-12 3-3
LOSS 4-12 4-4 OFF HOOK 4-6 4-3
LOW BATTERY SHUTDOWN 2-6 2-1 OFF HOOK Holds 4-20 4-8
LOW BATTERY SHUTDOWN 3-3 3-1 OFF Mode 4-19 4-8
LOW BATTERY SHUTDOWN 4-3 4-3 ON HOOK 4-6 4-3
low frequency interference 4-13 4-6 ON HOOK Bridges 4-20 4-8
OPERATING UNDER DOS 2-22 2-4
M OPERATING UNDER WINDOWS 2-22 2-4
OPERATING UNDER WINDOWS 95 2-22 2-4
MANUAL 1-2 1-1 OPERATIONAL CHECK FAILURE 2-4 2-1
MAXIMUM RATINGS 2-24 2-5 oscillations 4-14 4-7
MEAS 4-1E 4-2

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P rms detector 4-11 4-3
RS-232, serial data port 4-1A 4-1
PADDED FIELD CASE 2-9 2-2 RUNNING AUTO-TEST 3-38 3-8
panel goes dark 4-3 4-3 RUNNING AUTO-TEST RCV 806 3-39 3-8
Panel leds blinking 3-32 3-7 RUNNING AUTO-TEST RCV 806 4-39 4-11
P/AR Peak / Average Ratio 1-44 1-4 RUNNING AUTO-TEST SND 806 3-38 3-8
PC CONTROL SPECS 1-5 RUNNING AUTO-TEST SND 806 4-38 4-11
PC file name 4-1E 4-2
PC OPERATION 2-19 2-3 S
PC OPERATION 4-1 4-1
PC/232 CONTROL led 4-1 4-1 S/N 1-13 1-2
PC/REMOTE CONTROL port 4-1A 4-1 S/N RATIO 4-14 4-7
PC/REMOTE CONTROL Port 4-1B 4-1 S/N RATIO SPECS 1-5
Personal Computer (PC) 4-1 4-1 S/TD RATIO SPECS 1-5
phone number 4-20 4-8 SAVE 4-1E 4-2
PORTABLE SPECS 1-5 send / receive change-over 4-8 4-3
POTS 4-9 4-3 SEND FREQUENCY SETUP 3-25 3-6
POWER SPECS 1-5 SEND FREQUENCY SETUP 4-25 4-9
POWER - RACK MOUNT 2-11 2-2 SEND FREQUENCY SETUP - RCV 3-26 3-6
POWER-UP DEFAULTS 3-33 3-7 SEND FREQUENCY SETUP - SND 3-25 3-6
POWER-UP DEFAULTS - LEVEL 3-33 3-7 SEND LEVEL (dBm) SETUP 3-18 3-5
POWER-UP DEFAULTS - LEVEL 4-33 4-10 SEND LEVEL (dBm) SETUP 4-18 4-8
PRINT 4-1E 4-2 SENDING / PRINTING A REPORT 3-31 3-7
PRINTING A REPORT 3-31 3-7 Serial Asynchronous 4-40 4-11
PRINTING A REPORT OR GRAPH 4-31 4-10 Serial Number 4-1C 4-1
SF SKIP 3-28 3-6
Q SF SKIP 4-28 4-9
SIGNAL to NOISE RATIO 1-13 1-2
quick frequencies 3-29 3-6 Signal to Noise Ratio 3-14 3-4
quick frequency 4-12 4-4 Signal to Noise Ratio 4-14 4-7
quick frequency 4-1C 4-1 Signal to Total Distortion 3-14 3-4
quick frequency 4-30 4-10 Signal to Total Distortion 4-14 4-7
quick frequency keys 4-29 4-9 SIGNAL/NOISE RATIO 4-14 4-7
QUIET 3-19 3-5 single blink 3-26 3-6
QUIET Generator 4-19 4-8 Single Frequency Skip 4-28 4-9
quiet termination 4-14 4-7 SKIP 3-28 3-6
SKIP 4-28 4-9
R SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 2-20 2-3
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION TEST 2-22 2-4
RACK MOUNT SPECS 1-5 SOFTWARE TROUBLE SHOOTING 2-23 2-5
RACK MOUNTED 1-1 1-1 Spreadsheet 4-12 4-4
RCV / SND SELECTION 4-10 4-3 SRLH Singing Return Loss 1-49 1-4
RCV SWEEP 4-1E 4-2 SRLL Singing Return Loss Low 1-48 1-4
RCV SWEEP 4-27 4-9 STANDALONE 4-1C 4-1
RECEIVE / SEND DISPLAY Swt 3-10 3-2 start a sweep tone 4-27 4-9
RECEIVE BRIDGE / TERM 4-6 4-3 START-UP 4-1C 4-1
RECEIVING INSPECTION 2-2 2-1 START/STOP 4-12 4-4
RECEIVING OPERATIONAL CHECK 2-3 2-1 START/STOP GENERATOR SWEEP 3-16 3-5
RECHARGE 4-2 4-2 START/STOP GENERATOR SWEEP 4-16 4-8
reference frequency 4-12 4-4 START/STOP - IMPULSE TIMER 3-16 3-5
reference frequency 4-29 4-9 START/STOP - IMPULSE TIMER 4-16 4-8
REMOD 1-32 1-3 steady state NOISE 4-14 4-7
Remodulation 1-32 1-3 STOP to halt 4-27 4-9
REPAIR SERVICE 2-18 2-3 STRAIGHTAWAY DELAY 1-36 1-4
reprogramming buttons 3-29 3-6 STRT 4-27 4-9
Response Block 4-41 4-11 STRT / STOP 4-14 4-7
Return Loss 1-45 1-4 SUPPORT 2-16 2-3
RETURN REFERENCE 1-34 1-3 SWEEP 4-1C 4-1
REV 4-7 4-3 SWEEP 4-29 4-9
REV 4-8 4-3 SWEEP / STOP 4-12 4-4
REVERSE 3-8 3-2 SWEEP CONTROL / INDICATORS 4-27 4-9
Reverse 4-8 4-3 sweep is in progress 3-27 3-6

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SWEEP led 3-27 3-6
sweep sequence 3-34 3-7
SWEEP/ F1 Key 4-12 4-4
T
T/R 4-5 4-3
TEMP SPECS 1-5
Term/Hold 4-1C 4-1
test panel 4-5 4-3
TG A 4-14 4-7
Time 4-1C 4-1
TIMS 1-1 1-1
TIMS.EXE Software 4-1C 4-1
Tip/Ring 4-5 4-3
TLP 1-15 1-2
TLP 4-11 4-3
TLP asserted 4-11 4-3
TLP offset 4-11 4-3
TLP SELECTION Screen 4-21 4-9
TLP SETUP 3-21 3-5
TLP SETUP 4-21 4-9
TO GROUND 4-14 4-7
TONE HIGH 1-42 1-4
TONE LOSS 1-41 1-4
transients 1-37 1-4
Transmission Level Point 1-15 1-2
Transmission Level Point 3-21 3-5
Transmission Level Point 4-11 4-3
Transmission Level Point 4-21 4-9

U
UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE 4-1C 4-1
UNITS SELECTION 4-11 4-3
UNITS SELECTION Screen 4-11 4-3
UNITS Switch 3-11 3-2
UP / DOWN Arrow Keys 4-1D 4-2
UP and DOWN CURSOR 3-18 3-5

V
v2.01 4-1C 4-1
VAR led 3-25 3-6
Version 4-1C 4-1
VF - Select 15 kHz 3-13 3-4
VF - Select 15 kHz 4-13 4-6
VF AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS 3-35 3-7
VF AUTO-TEST DEFAULTS 4-35 4-10
VF data 3-15 3-4
VF DATA / FAX 4-15 4-8
voice frequency 4-9 4-3
VOICE service 4-15 4-8

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APPLICATION NOTES / CONVEX 806A

806A ASCII COMMANDS 806ACMD.pdf

806A FREQUENCY RESPONSE 806A_FR.pdf

AUTO TEST: VF, DSL, HDSL AUTO_6.pdf

VF AUTO TEST AUTOVF_6.pdf

DIAL LINE LOOPBACK DIAL_01.pdf

EXTENDED ROUND TRIP DELAY EX_DELAY.pdf

LOAD COIL DETECTION LC_DET.pdf

MODEM CONTROL MODEM.pdf

ROUND TRIP DELAY RT_DELAY.pdf

TIMS TERMS / NORTH AMERICA TERMS_6.pdf

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Communications Parameters:
RS-232 DCE, asynchronous, 7 data bits, 1 stop bit, even parity.
Baud rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 (set by 2 carriage returns after reset or power-up).
Hardware reset performed by long space (>500mS) on TD.

Measurement Mode Commands:

MODE COMMAND (upper case) MEASUREMENTS ACTIVE
Level / Frequency (power-up LF lr, fr
default)
Noise NO lr, fr, no, sn
Transients (Impulse Noise) TT lr, fr, nl, nm, nh, ti
Envelope Delay Distortion ED lr, fr, ed
Delay Remodulation DR lr, fr
Battery Check BC lr, fr, vt
Dial DI lr, fr

Measurement Results Commands:

MEASUREMENT
Receive Level
Receive Frequency
Noise
Signal to Noise Ratio
Impulse Noise Counts - Low
Impulse Noise Counts - Mid
Impulse Noise Counts - High
Impulse Noise Timer
Envelope Delay
Battery Voltage
Send Level (dual rcv only)
Send Freq (dual rcv only)
Underrange
Overrange
Not in Range
COMMAND (lower case) RESPONSE DATA RANGE
lr -805 to 245 (dBm x 10)
fr 20 to 30000 (Hz)
-3001 to -30200 (Hz x -10)
no 95 to 1145 (dBrn x 10)
sn 100 to 500 (dB x 10)
nl 0 to 32000
nm 0 to 32000
nh 0 to 32000
ti 0 to 28800 (seconds)
ed -3000 to 9000 (uSec)
vt 0 to 100 (volts x 10)
sl -805 to 245 (dBm x 10)
sf 20 to 30000 (Hz)
-3001 to -30200 (Hz x -10)
ur 0 = Receive Level
1 = Receive Frequency
2 = Noise
3 = Signal to Noise Ratio
4 = Impls Noise Counts-Low
5 = Impls Noise Counts-Mid
6 = Impls Noise Counts-High
7 = Impulse Noise Timer
8 = Envelope Delay
9 = Battery Voltage
11=Send Level(dual rcv only)
or Same as Underrange
nr Same as Underrange

806ACMD.DOC
Parameter Setup Commands:
Note: For setup commands if data is included the 806A will change to the new setup.
If no data is included the 806A will respond with its current setup state.

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PARAMETER COMMAND (upper case) DATA RANGE
Receive Impedance RZ 0 = 135 ohm
1 = 600
2 = 900
3 = 100
Send Impedance SZ 0 = 135 ohm
1 = 600
2 = 900
3 = 100
Receive Mode RM 0 = Normal
1 = Relative (use TLP)
Send Mode SM 0 = Send off, 2=Dial Mode
1 = Send on
Receive Termination RT 0 = Bridge
1 = Terminate
Send Hold SH 0 = Hold off
1 = Hold on
Impulse Noise Threshold IT 30 to 145 (dBrn)
Impulse Noise Count Rate CR 0 = 8 (counts/sec)
1 = 100
Impulse Noise Timer TR 1 to 480 (minutes)
Filter FT 0 = C MSG
1 = 3.4 kHz
2 = 15 kHz
3=D
4=F
5=E
6 = 200 kHz
7 = 500 kHz
Notch Filter NT 0 = Out
1 = In
60 Hz Reject Filter NF 0 = Out
1 = In
Send Level SL -410 to 105 (dBm x 10)
Send Frequency SF 20 to 30000 (Hz)
-3010 to -30200 (Hz x -10)
Special Tones RG 0 = TT 0 --- 10 = TT *
11 = TT # 12 = MF ST1
(Level or Noise Mode) 13 = SRLL 14 = ERL
15 = SRLH 16 = 31T
17 = MF ST2 18 = 83.33
19 = MF ST3 20 = MF 0
29 = MF 9 30 = MF KP
31 = MF ST -1 = SIN GEN
Generator Sweep SW 0 = Stop sweep
1 = Start
Generator Sweep Rate SR 0 = Normal
1 = Fast
Port PO 0 = Normal
1 = Reverse
Receive TLP DB -200 to 200 (dB x 10)
Impulse Noise Mode TM 0 = Stop timer / counting
1 = Start

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SF Skip SK 0 = Normal
1 = Skip SF frequencies
Dual Receive RR 0 = Normal
1 = Dual receive
2W / 4W Port WR 0 = 2Wire
1 = 4Wire
Noise to Ground NG 0 = Normal
1 = Noise to ground
Delay Zero DZ 0 = Set zero reference
Delay / Remod Mode DM 0 = Delay Local/Straightaway
2 = Delay Return Ref
3 = Delay Forward Ref
5 = Remod Return Ref
6 = Remod Forward Ref
Dial a Phone Number DL {xxxxx~ = TT dial xxxxx
(up to 13 digits) {xx*#~ = TT xx * #
{-xxxxx~ = Pulse dial xxxxx
{Mxxxx~ = MF dial xxxx
{MABC~ = MF KP, ST, ST1
{MDE~ = MF ST2, ST3

Other Commands:
DESCRIPTION COMMAND DATA RANGE
Soft Reset (exit PC control) ZZ None
Host Type (command HT 0 = 1 sec timeout for
timeout) receiving commands.
1 = No timeout (for entering
commands manually from a
keyboard).
Set Current Setup as Power- PU None
Up Setup Defaults
Upload Setup Info UP None
Receive Status rs 0 = Receive OK
1 = Rcv level too low
2 = Rcv level too high
3 = Tone loss / interrupt
4 = Tone level too high
5 = Rcv Frequency too low
6 = Rcv Frequency too high
9 = Rcv’g Auto-Test sweep
10 = Rcv Auto-Test complete
Retrieve Auto-Test Amplitude TA Prompt: None
Data Response: Auto-Test Rcv Z
Prompt: 0
Response: 95 to1145 (noise
in dBrn)
Prompt: 1 to 22 (sweep step)
Response: -805 to 245 (dBm
x 10)

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Retrieve Auto-Test Delay TD Prompt: None

Data Response: 0 = VF sweep
band
1 = DSL sweep band
2 = HDSL sweep band
Prompt: 1 to 22 (sweep step)
Response: -3000 to 9000
(uS)

Control session example:

Note: All command strings begin with an address (9902) and end with a carriage return <cr>.

Controller sends: 2 carriage returns to set the baud rate.

806A response: none

Controller sends (go to delay measurement mode and send back setup info):
9902EDUP<cr>
806A response (setup info):
9902RZ1RT1SZ1RM0SM1SH1FT2NF0SL0SF1804SR0PO0DB0SK0RR0WR1DM0<cr>

Controller sends (send back level, freq, delay and rcv status data):
9902lrfredrs<cr>
806A response (0 dBm level, 1804 Hz freq, 2135 uS delay, rcv status ok):
9902lr0fr1804ed2135rs0<cr>

Controller sends (set send freq to 1004 Hz, filter to 200 kHz, rcv and send Z to 135 ohm):
9902SF1004FT6RZ0SZ0<cr>
806A response (commands received and processed):
9902!<cr>

Controller sends (send back level, freq, delay and rcv status data):
9902lrfredrs<cr>
806A response (-1.2 dBm level, 1004 Hz freq, 15 uS delay, rcv status ok):
9902lr-12fr1004ed15rs0<cr>

Controller sends (finished, exit from PC control):

9902ZZ<cr>
806A response (command received and processed):
9902!<cr>

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 806A FREQUENCY RESPONSE
PC Control Software eliminates the need to
manually record frequency response data. The
806A automatically measures delay and amplitude
response. The results are displayed as a table (or
graph) on the PC, and saved as a text file. The file
is formatted so that it can be directly imported into a
spread sheet or Convex Control Set Software to
compute equalizer settings.

To get comfortable with the process, make a trial

frequency response sweep with the 806A receiver Step 2. Select Delay and Press Enter
connected directly to the generator.

PROCEDURE

1. Connect the Test Set serial port to PC. Connect

the 806A RECEIVE Port directly to the SEND Port.

2. Start the TIMS.exe Software and select DELAY.

3. In Delay mode, press the F1 Key to start the

frequency sweep. The sweep will take 3 minutes.

4 When the sweep is complete, the screen

changes to show the frequency response table.
Step 3. F1 was pressed to start the sweep.
5. Press the F3 Key, and type in a name for the
data file. Press ENTER to save the file to disk.

Step 5. Data File was named Takoma

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 806A AUTO-TEST / AUTO-SETUP
Auto-Test / Auto-Setup, used for services Loss, Attenuation Distortion, Noise and Envelope
spanning POTS to HDSL, provides a consistent Delay Distortion are measured on a 2 wire,
method for facilities testing which relieves the Straightaway basis. Test reports can be
operator of tedious details. The send end transferred directly to a printer or to a PC. The PC
operator selects one of three measurement displays (and prints) graphs and stores test
bandwidths and presses START - that's it! reports as files. The PC can also remotely control
the send end set via modems.
Send level and impedance are automatically
switched to programmed values. The receive set
identifies the incoming sequence, automatically
switches receive impedance and filters,
measures and stores the data.

TRANSMISSION
FACILITIES

VF REPORT 9_12_1.txt DSL REPORT 9_12_2.txt HDSL REPORT 9_12_3.txt

CKT: Send 0 dBm 600 CKT: Send +7 dBm 135 CKT: Send +7 dBm 100
09/12/96 10:27 AM 09/12/96 10:30 AM 09/12/96 10:34 AM

FREQ LEVEL DELAY FREQ LEVEL DELAY FREQ LEVEL DELAY

kHz dBm uSEC kHz dBm uSEC kHz dBm uSEC
===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== ===== =====
.204 -3.7 21 1.0 -3.7 0 1.0 -3.5 1
.304 -3.8 21 2.0 -3.9 -1 2.0 -3.8 -2
.404 -3.8 19 3.0 -4.3 -3 3.0 -4.1 -3
.504 -3.9 19 4.0 -4.8 -5 4.0 -4.7 -6
.604 -4.0 20 6.0 -5.9 -15 10.0 -8.4 -16
.804 -4.2 15 8.0 -7.1 -12 20.0 -14.0 -22
1.004 -4.4 12 10.0 -8.4 -16 30.0 -18.3 -22
1.204 -4.6 10 12.0 -9.7 -17 40.0 -21.7 -23
1.404 -4.9 6 14.0 -10.8 -18 50.0 -24.7 -25
1.604 -5.2 3 16.0 -12.0 -20 60.0 -27.2 -25
1.804 -5.6 0 18.0 -13.0 -21 70.0 -29.4 -25
2.004 -5.9 -4 20.0 -14.0 -21 80.0 -31.5 -26
2.204 -6.2 -7 22.0 -15.0 -21 90.0 -33.3 -26
2.404 -6.6 -9 24.0 -15.9 -23 100.0 -34.9 -26
2.604 -7.0 -12 26.0 -16.7 -23 110.0 -36.4 -25
2.804 -7.3 -14 28.0 -17.6 -22 120.0 -37.8 -25
3.004 -7.6 -16 30.0 -18.3 -23 140.0 -40.6 -25
3.204 -8.0 -18 34.0 -19.8 -24 160.0 -43.1 -24
3.304 -8.2 -19 38.0 -21.2 -24 180.0 -45.8 -23
3.404 -8.4 -20 42.0 -22.3 -24 200.0 -48.5 -24
3.504 -8.6 -21 46.0 -23.6 -25 220.0 -50.8 -22
3.604 -8.7 -21 50.0 -24.6 -25 240.0 -53.6 -23

RCV Z: 600 RCV Z: 135 RCV Z: 100

NOISE: < 10 dBrnD NOISE: < 10 dBrnE NOISE: < 20 dBrnF

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VF Auto-Test is used for voice, data and fax
services. It provides a consistent method for
facilities testing which relieves the operator of
tedious details. The send end operator selects
one of three measurement bandwidths and
presses START - that's it!
Send level and impedance are automatically
switched to programmed values. The receive set
identifies the incoming sequence, automatically
switches receive impedance and filters,
measures and stores the data.
806A VF AUTO-TEST
Loss, Attenuation Distortion, Noise and Envelope
Delay Distortion are measured on a 2 wire,
Straightaway basis. Test reports can be
transferred directly to a printer or to a PC. The PC
displays (and prints) graphs and stores test
reports as files. The PC can also remotely control
the send end set via modems.

TRANSMISSION
FACILITIES

VF REPORT 9_12_1.txt
CKT: Send 0 dBm 600
Network Performance Values for Voice / Data / Fax Service
09/12/96 10:27 AM
MEASUREMENT VALUE
FREQ LEVEL DELAY
kHz dBm uSEC Loss / 1004 Hz 28 dB Maximum
===== ===== ===== Three Tone Slope 14 dB Maximum
.204 -3.7 21
.304 -3.8 21 S/N Ratio (C Message Filter) 28 dB Minimum
.404 -3.8 19
.504 -3.9 19 Envelope Delay Distortion
.604 -4.0 20 1004 to 2404 Hz 0.800 mS Maximum
.804 -4.2 15
604 to 2804 Hz 2.600 mS Maximum
1.004 -4.4 12
1.204 -4.6 10 Impulse Noise Max 5 Counts in 5 Minutes
1.404 -4.9 6 at 6 dB below received level
1.604 -5.2 3 Frequency Offset 2 Hz Maximum
1.804 -5.6 0
2.004 -5.9 -4
2.204 -6.2 -7
2.404 -6.6 -9 AUTO TEST PC FILES
2.604 -7.0 -12
2.804 -7.3 -14 Auto-Test results stored as PC File are formatted to be imported
3.004 -7.6 -16 directly into spread-sheet applications such as Microsoft Excel, or
3.204 -8.0 -18 database applications such as Microsoft Access. Spread-sheets
3.304 -8.2 -19 provides a familiar means of generating custom reports and
3.404 -8.4 -20 graphics to visualize results. Database applications provide an
3.504 -8.6 -21
3.604 -8.7 -21
easy way to archive circuit data. Archived data can be readily
accessed to facilitate network maintenance and management.
RCV Z: 600
NOISE: < 10 dBrnD

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 LOOPBACK / DIAL LINE
Loopback / Dial Line Test is used to trouble-
shoot or benchmark dial lines from a single site.
A call is placed from a known good reference
line to the line to be tested. The reference line
is connected to the generator of the test set and
the line under test is connected to the receive
port of the same test set. The test set holds
both lines while tests are being run.
The 806A TIMS Test Set has an auto-test
feature which eliminates tedious details when
making measurements. It also works with a PC
and printer to provide instant technical reports.
PROCEDURE
1. Connect the Test Set serial port to PC, and
connect the printer to the PC.
2. Start the Convex TIMS Software and select
DIAL.
3. Change to "4W", move the cursor to BRDG,
and enter the number of the line to be tested.
4. Connect the line to be tested to the A Jack ===============================d:com1==
and the reference line to the B Jack on the Test DIAL 03-06 12:06
Set.
15 kHz [ ]
5. Adjust the Test Set volume control to mid
range, then press F3 to DIAL. After "ringing RCV A -80.0 dBm 600 BRDG . kHz
buzz" sounds, change BRDG to TERM . NORM 4W
SND B <--- 318-8991
6. Press F8 to go to the MEASUREMENTS TONE DIAL ON HOOK MENU
Menu, and select DELAY. <F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
7. From the DELAY Screen, press F1 to start
the Auto-Test.
8. When the auto-test is complete, the screen
changes to DATA mode. Enter the line number ===============================d:com1==
DELAY + 5846 uSec 03-06 12:07
next to "CKT:"
STRAIGHTAWAY
Press F4 to print report or graph. 15 kHz [ ]

RCV A - 10.2 dBm 600 TERM 1.804 kHz

NORM 4W
CKT: 703-318-8991 REF: 318-8994 SND B + 0.0 dBm 600 TERM 1.804 kHz
SWEEP ZERO 1004 1204 1804 CONT DATA MENU
SAVE PRINT GRAF MEAS <F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>
<F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8>

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 EXTENDED ROUND TRIP DELAY
1000

900

800

700

600

500

400

300

200

100

0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

DELAY mS

Extended Round Trip Delay is available for Convex 806A
and 807A Transmission Test Sets. Extended Round Trip
Delay overcomes the 12 millisecond ambiguity associated
with the 83 Hz delay measurement. It measures round trip
delay directly out to 1000 mS with .001 mS resolution.
EXTENDED ROUND TRIP DELAY is used to measure
the input to output transmission time of a system. It is an
absolute time measurement made at a single frequency -
normally 1804 Hz. The test signal is first zeroed with the
test set generator directly connected to the receiver. Then
the signal is passed through the system under test and
returned (round trip) to the test set. The test set displays
delay in milliseconds
PROCEDURE - Extended Round Trip Delay
NOTES: In extended mode, the instrument is setup to
measure “positive” delay only. Therefore any reduction of
delay after zeroing will be misinterpreted.
It can take 6 seconds for an Extended Round Trip Delay
measurement to settle. The LED display blinks to indicate
each new reading update.
HIGH RANGE / 3 Seconds. If the reading is greater than
one second or does not settle to a steady value, press
the UP Arrow to assert the high range. Note that the
display blinking slows to about three seconds per update.
With the slow update rate it can take 12 seconds for
readings to settle. (Press the DOWN Arrow to return to
the one second range.)
3000

1. On the front panel, select the 15 kHz Filter and select

DELAY Measurement Mode. Then press the MEAS Key 2500

for about one second until the DELAY LED blinks.

2000

2. Connect test set SEND directly to the RECEIVE. When

the display settles, ZERO the delay reading. Then wait for 1500

the zero reading to settle.

1000

The test set can be rezeroed after being connected to the

system provide delay is not subsequently reduced! 500

3. Connect the test set to the system under test and 0

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
record the delay when the display settles.
HIGH RANGE / DELAY mS

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 LOAD COIL DETECTION
Load Coils are used on long phone lines to
improve the frequency response of voice
frequency telephone service. Lines over 18,000
feet will typically have load coils inserted at
6,000 or 4,500 foot increments to "tune out" the
distributed capacitance of the lines. That's the
good news! The bad news is that load coils
block xDSL transmission and have to be
removed before digital service can be deployed.

A Convex 806A or 807A TIMS is a handy tool

for detecting load coils. A "driving point
response" measurement is performed by driving
and monitoring one end of the line. If load coils
are present, the loss curve goes through local
maximums and the delay curve goes through
local minimums at the frequencies where the
load coils resonate. When all load coils have
been removed, the loss and delay curves are
monotonic in shape.
LINE UNDER TEST

PROCEDURE

1. Control the TIMS using a PC so that graphs can

D ELAY be displayed.

2. Select Delay Mode, set the receive filter to 15

kHz, set the Send Impedance to 900 and press the
LOSS F10 Function Key. (Saves 900 as the default.)

3. Connect both the Send (B) and Receive (A) Ports

to the line under test and set the Receive to Bridge.

LINE WITH A LOAD COIL 4. Press the F1 Function Key to start the sweep.

5. After about 3 minutes a report will appear on the

LOSS
screen. Enter descriptive text next to "CKT:" and
press F3 to save the data in a text (*.txt) file.

6. Press F6 to observe the LOSS Graph and F5 to

observe the DELAY Graph.
D ELAY
DELA A load coil is present if the LOSS and DELAY
Y Curves go through local extrema. The upper
graph illustrates this near 1.4 kHz.

LINE WITH LOAD COIL REMOVED

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Convex 806A / 807A Test Sets can be controlled from a
PC over a dial line using modems. This application note
provides guidance for setting up for modem control.
Modem Setup / Checkout A PC running two instances of
a terminal emulation (such as Procomm) provides
convenient way to setup and checkout the modems. In
some cases the second emulation instance needs to be
run from a separate subdirectory.
Set the Terminals for 19200 b/s, Even Parity, 7 Data bits,
1 Stop bit. Then Set-up the modems.
Modem AT Commands may differ from the example
above. Here ATE1Q0 was used to turn Echo and Results
Codes ON. Set the Serial port Baud rate to 19200 and the
Modem Baud rate to 19200 or less. Also disable data
compression (AT&E14 in the example).
Use Terminal 1 to place a call to the Answer Modem
(ATDT#). Verify that the modems connect and there is
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MODEM CONTROL
clear communications in both directions. Then terminate
the call (+++AT then ATH). With the modems checked
out:
Set the ANSWER Modem for Echo and Results Codes
OFF (ATE0Q1). Save / store this setup.
Set the ORIGINATE Modem for Echo OFF (ATE0)
(Results Codes remain ON) Save / store this setup.
TIMS Setup / Checkout Connect the TIMS as shown
below.
Run the TIMS Program (TIMS.EXE 1/31/00 or later) and
select: STANDALONE, HAYES MODEM / com1 , BAUD
RATE / 19200. On the subsequent screen, enter the
number and press F1 to start the call. The Measurements
Menu appears when communications are established.
Press the Esc Key to terminate the call and return to the
Communication Menu. At this point, the TIMS and Answer
Modem are ready to be deployed the remote site.
 ROUND TRIP DELAY

Convex 806A and 807A Transmission Test Sets
measure Round Trip Delay and Envelope Delay
Distortion. Both measurements are based on the phase
shift of a (83.333 Hz) 12 mS reference.
ROUND TRIP DELAY is used to measure actual input to
output transmission time of a system. It is an absolute
time measurement made at a single frequency - normally
1804 Hz. The test signal is first zeroed with the test set
generator directly connected to the receiver. Then the
signal is passed through the system under test and
returned (round trip) to the test set. The test set display is
interpreted as positive milliseconds.
For reference ENVELOPE DELAY DISTORTION (EDD)
is a relative time measurement which makes no
statement as to actual input to output transmission time. It
measures the difference in transmission time of various
frequencies compared to that of a "zero" reference
frequency. The test signal is passed through the system
under test, then zeroed at 1804 Hz. Delay is then
TEST SET DISPLAY mS
PROCEDURE - Round Trip Delay
1. Select DELAY Measurement Mode. Select the 15 kHz
Filter and set the generator to 1804 Hz.
2. Connect test set SEND directly to the RECEIVE. When
the display settles, ZERO the delay reading.
3. Connect the test set to the system under test and
record the delay when the display settles.
NOTE: By nature, Round Trip Delay and EDD have a 12
mS "rollover". The test set display is configured to read
between -3.000 and +9.000 mS. The negative delay
scale avoids a discontinuity when measuring EDD near
zero.
TEST SET READING vs DELAY
9

6
measured (positive or negative) at other frequencies
relative to 1804 Hz. Zero EDD means that all frequencies
have the same delay - not zero delay.
3
TERMS
Round Trip Delay is also called PHASE DELAY.
Envelope Delay is also called GROUP DELAY. 0

FREQUENCY w radians / second

-3
PHASE P(w) radians 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27
DELAY mS
PHASE DELAY Tp = -P(w) / w seconds

If Round Trip Delay exceeds 9 mS, use “Extended”

GROUP DELAY Tg = -dP(w) / dw seconds
Round Trip Delay to avoid the 12 mS ambiguity.

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 NORTH AMERICAN TIMS TERMS
TIMS TERMS includes some of the basic terms associated with (TIMS)
Transmission Impairment Measurement Sets. TIMS Sets quantify
impairments such as noise and impulse noise which interfere with
communications. TIMS Sets also measure the ability of transmission
facilities, such as cable pairs, to convey signal power. Level is the term
used for the power of a test signal.
LEVEL Level is the power inferred by the amplitude of a sinewave
voltage across a standard resistive termination. Power is expressed in
dBm (dB relative to one milliwatt) and the measuring set provides
standard receive terminations of 100, 135, 600, or 900 Ohms. An
average detector is the standard means to measure the effective value
of the sinewave. An rms detector is appropriate for non-sinusoidal
waveforms such as noise. High-pass and Low-pass Filters provide a
means of rejecting out-of-band noise as a potential source of
measurement error.
dBm (dB relative to one milliwatt) dBm = 10LOG10(V2/R) where V is
the effective voltage and R is the termination resistance in kohms. (600
ohms = 0.6 kohms)
LOSS Loss is the dB difference in power measured at a facilities
output compared to power available to the input. (The "power available
to the input" is the power available to a standard termination matched to
the test set send impedance.) + dB loss implies input power is greater
than output power. To facilitate comparison, loss is measured at
standard reference frequencies. 1004 Hz is a standard reference
frequency in North America.
ATTENUATION DISTORTION Attenuation distortion (frequency
response) is the loss in dB measured at various frequencies (with
constant power available to the input) compared to the standard
reference frequency. + dB implies more loss than at the reference
frequency.
GAIN SLOPE Gain slope refers to attenuation distortion measured at
404, 1004, and 2804 Hz. The 404 Gain Slope is the dB difference
between 404 and 1004 Hz. The 2804 Gain Slope is the dB difference
between 2804 and 1004 Hz.
4 Hz OFFSET A 4 Hz offset avoids measurement errors associated
with PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) when transmission frequencies are
small integral submultiples of the 8 kHz sampling rate.
NOISE Noise is the power inferred by the voltage across a standard
resistive termination when weighted by a standard filter. Noise is
expressed in dBrn (dB relative to one picowatt) and the measuring set
provides a standard receive termination of 100, 135, 600, or 900 Ohms.
An rms detector is used to measure the effective voltage.
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dBrn (dB relative to one picowatt) ( dBrn = dBm + 90 ) dBrn =
10LOG10 (V2/R) + 90 where V is the effective voltage and R is the
termination resistance in kohms. (600 ohms = 0.6 kohms)
NOISE with TONE Noise with Tone is noise measured by sending a
nominal 1004 Hz "holding" tone which simulates transmission traffic.
The measuring set deploys a notch filter that eliminates the holding
tone prior to measuring the noise.
S/N (SIGNAL to NOISE RATIO) The S/N ratio measurement (S/TD,
Signal to Total Distortion) is the dB ratio of the power of a nominal 1004
Hz "holding" tone to power with the holding tone removed with a notch
filter. "Total Distortion" in place of "Noise" emphasizes that the notch
filter passes both "additive" and "correlated" noise. Correlated noise
includes signal: harmonics, quantizing noise, phase jitter and amplitude
jitter.
NOISE to GROUND (Note that facilities ground can be substantially
different from the AC Mains safety ground!) Noise to Ground measures
("longitudinal") noise that is common to both conductors of a 2 wire pair
with respect to facilities ground. It is measured using a 100 kohm
resistive termination and, by convention, is referred to a 600 Ohm
reference (dBm600 or dBrn600). Excessive longitudinal noise will show
up as metallic noise. Nominal levels of longitudinal noise appears as
"metallic" (differential) noise when there is inadequate balance.
TLP - Transmission Level Point TLP is the design gain in dB at a
particular point in the facilities compared to a reference point (0 TLP).
When asserted, the test set TLP feature offsets level readings so that
power is referred to a 0 TLP. An actual level of +14.0 dBm at a +13 dB
TLP infers 1.0 dBm at a 0 TLP. This is referred to as 1.0 dBm0 (dB
relative to one milliwatt, referred to a 0 TLP). The TLP feature is also
used to refer Noise to a 0 TLP.
dBm0 dBm0 = dB relative to one milliwatt, referred to a 0 TLP.
BRIDGE The receive of the measuring set is put into bridge mode to
measure voltage across an "external" termination such as the input of a
line card. In bridge mode, receive impedance must be set to match the
external termination in order for the measuring set to apply the proper
factor.
FILTERS Filters are an integral part of Noise and Impulse Noise
Measurements and play an important roll in Level and Delay
Measurements. Filters used for Noise or Impulse Noise have specific
spectral weightings that pass only that energy which falls in the
transmission band of interest for a particular service. Filters used for
Level or Delay are designed to reject noise that is outside of the
measurement band of interest for a particular service.
C-MSG FILTER - VOICE The C Message Filter is used to weight
Noise or Impulse Noise as it relates to voice telephone service. C
Message weighting corresponds to listener perceived annoyance when
using a telephone set.
D FILTER - VF DATA / FAX The D Filter, also known as the "CCITT
O.41 Channel Bank Filter", weights Noise or Impulse Noise as it relates
to VF data or fax transmission. The 3 dB bandwidth extends from 300
Hz to 3,400 Hz so as to approximate the transmission spectrum of a
28.8 / V.34 Modem.
3.4 kHz FILTER - VF DATA / FAX The 3.4 kHz Flat Filter superseded
the 3 kHz Flat Filter and weights Noise or Impulse Noise as it relates to
VF data or fax transmission. The 3.4 kHz Flat Filter passes frequencies
below 300 Hz so as to be useful in detecting low frequency interference
such as 20, 60 and 120 Hz.
E FILTER - DSL (IDSN Basic Rate), DDS (Digital Data System) The E
Filter is used to measure Level, Noise or Impulse Noise on 2 or 4 Wire
circuits used for DSL or DDS Transmission. The 3 dB bandwidth
extends from 1 kHz to 50 kHz and approximates filters used in DSL
Terminators.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) DSL is synonymous with ISDN Basic
Rate. It uses "2B1Q" (2 Binary 1 Quaternary) line code and has a bi-
directional transfer rate of 160 kb/s on a 2 wire pair. 144 kb/s is
available to the user (2B1D, two 64 kb/s, one 16 kb/s channel). The pair
is terminated by a LT (Line Termination) at the central office and an
NT1 (Network Termination) at the user's location.
F FILTER - HDSL The F Filter is used to measure Level, Noise or
Impulse Noise on 2 Wire circuits used for HDSL Transmission. The 3
dB bandwidth extends from 5 kHz to 245 kHz and approximates filters
used in HDSL (HTU) Terminal Units.
HDSL (High Bit Rate Digital Subscriber Line) HDSL has a bi-directional
transfer rate of 784 kb/s on a 2 wire pair. 768 kb/s is available to the
user (12B, twelve 64 kb/s channels). The pair is terminated by an HTU-
C (HDSL Terminal Unit) at the central office and an HTU-R at the user's
(remote) location. Two HDSL loops provide T1 transmission.
15 kHz FILTER - VF LEVEL, DELAY / PROGRAM NOISE The 15 kHz
Flat Filter is used for Level, Loss, Attenuation Distortion, and EDD on
VF Facilities. It is also used to weight noise as it relates to program
quality audio.
200 kHz FILTER - DSL, DDS, PROGRAM - LEVEL / DELAY The 200
kHz Flat Filter is used to measure Level, Loss, Attenuation Distortion,
and EDD of DSL, DDS or Program Facilities.
500 kHz FILTER - HDSL LEVEL / DELAY The 500 kHz Flat Filter is
used to measure Level, Loss, Attenuation Distortion, and EDD of HDSL
Facilities.
60 Hz REJECT (HUM REJECTION) FILTER The 60 Hz REJECT (high-
pass) Filter is used to reject low frequency interference such as 20 Hz
ringing, 50/60 Hz mains, and 100/120 Hz rectified mains noise when
performing LEVEL measurements. It can be asserted or taken out
when using the 15 kHz, 200 kHz, or 500 kHz Flat Filters. (The 60 Hz
REJECT Filter introduces delay at low frequencies and should not be
deployed when measuring DELAY below 4 kHz.)
FREQUENCY Frequency is the number of cycles of a periodic
waveform per second.
DELAY (EDD - Envelope Delay Distortion) Delay or EDD makes no
statement as to actual input to output transmission time delay. Delay is
the difference in transmission time of various frequencies compared to
that of a (zero) reference frequency. It is common to select the
reference (typically 1804 Hz) close to the frequency of minimum delay.
Delay is measured by detecting change in phase of the 83 1/3 Hz
envelope of the received test signal as frequency is varied. The
reference for the phase detector is an 83 1/3 Hz oscillator which, for 4
wire measurements, is sent to the far end of the circuit under test. At
the far end, a REMOD (remodulation) unit extracts the 83 1/3 Hz and
returns it to the measuring set.
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REMOD (Remodulation) For 4 wire delay measurements, remodulation
(performed at the far end of the circuit) returns the 83 1/3 Hz reference
to the measuring set.
FORWARD REFERENCE - DELAY Forward reference applies to 4 wire
delay measurement where the measuring set forwards the 83 1/3 Hz to
the REMOD unit on a constant frequency carrier. The REMOD unit
outputs a modulated variable frequency carrier which is used to
measure EDD of the channel going toward the measuring set.
RETURN REFERENCE - DELAY Return reference applies to 4 wire
delay measurement where the REMOD unit returns the 83 1/3 Hz to the
measuring set on a constant frequency carrier. The measuring set
outputs a modulated variable frequency carrier which is used to
measure EDD of the channel going away from the measuring set.
LOCAL DELAY Local delay mode is used in 4 wire situations where it
is desirable to connect the measuring set to both ends of the circuit (or
line card) under test. "Local" delay mode is also used when measuring
round trip EDD of a 4 wire circuit by deploying a far end loop-back.
STRAIGHTAWAY DELAY Expanded use of 2 Wire data transmission
(FAX, Modem, ISDN DSL, and HDSL) has accentuated the need for a 2
Wire, STRAIGHTAWAY EDD Measurement. The 806A introduces a
new patented EDD technique which handles VF, DSL, and HDSL
bands, measures on a 2 wire basis, is comparable to, and compatible
with the Standard 4 Wire EDD Measurement. Straightaway Delay is
measured in a manner similar to attenuation distortion - there is a
signal generation unit on the send end and a measuring unit on the
receive end. In Straightaway Delay, EDD and attenuation distortion are
measured simultaneously. This technique eliminates the need to take
an additional circuit out of service for a reference return.
IMPULSE NOISE Impulse Noise is voltage transients which have
peaks that are more than 12 dB above the steady state noise for a
given weighting filter and resistive termination. Impulse Noise is
measured by counting the number of peaks that exceed a setable
threshold (or thresholds) during a counting interval. A maximum count
rate (8 or 100 events per second) is imposed to avoid registering
multiple counts due to ringing associated with an individual event.
IMPULSE THRESHOLD Impulse threshold voltage is stated in dBrn
and calibrated to equal the peaks of a sinewave with steady state
power that is 3 dB lower. The peaks of a 90 dBrn (0 dBm) sinewave
correspond to a 93 dBrn threshold.
COUNTING INTERVALS Impulse Counting Intervals can be set in 1
Minute increments. However, for ease of comparison, intervals of 5 and
15 minutes are commonly used.
IMPULSE NOISE with TONE Impulse Noise with Tone is noise
measured by sending a nominal 1004 Hz "holding" tone to simulate
transmission traffic. The measuring set deploys a notch filter that
eliminates the holding tone prior to detecting the impulse voltage.
Impulse Noise with Tone counting is inhibited during a "tone loss" or
"tone high" condition.
TONE LOSS Tone Loss occurs when the received holding tone drops
below -40 dBm.
TONE HIGH "Tone high" occurs when the received holding tone is
greater than + 10 dBm or when harmonic content of the holding tone is
sufficient to exceed the asserted impulse threshold.
IMPULSE NOISE to GROUND (IMPLS to GND) (Note that facilities
ground can be substantially different from the AC Mains safety ground!)
Impulse Noise to Ground measures (longitudinal) transients that are
common to both conductors of a 2 wire pair with respect to facilities
ground. It is measured using a 100 kohm resistive termination and, by
convention, referred to a 600 Ohm reference (dBm600). High
longitudinal transients show up as metallic transients when there is
inadequate balance.