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INSERTION LOSS MEASUREMENTS

10000

15.00

50000

25.50

100000

30.00

150000

32.75

196000

35.00

200000

35.25

250000

37.50

325000

42.00

NOTE:

If your TIMs is unable to transmit 200 kHz tone, set
the TIMs to one of the frequencies shown above and
compare the received signal to the maximum loss at
that frequency.

Turn-up Guide

1.

Set option switches according to specific circuit design 

2.

Install HTU-C and HTU-R

3.

The status LED should be green, no alarm indications on the four-character display (FCD) and

synchronization has occurred

(a)

HTU-C will display LLOS if not connected to network (no DSX present; LED will be solid red).

(b)

HTU-R will have red ALM LED if customer not connected.  LP1, LP2, line coding (B8ZS or 

AMI) and framing (ESF or SF) (if not UNFR) LEDs should be illuminated.

4.

If Status LED is green:

(a)

Verify that the signal quality is the same on each loop. Ensure signal quality indicators do not 

fluctuate.

(b)

Verify that the loop loss is within design limits. If there is a difference of more than 1 dB 
between the two loops, a problem exists with the cable pairs.

(c)

If errors occur, use the Current System Status and Performance History screens to determine 

where they are occuring. See Troubleshooting Guide.

5.

If everything checks out, proceed with BERT testing.

Troubleshooting Guide

The HTU-C status LED is flashing green and the FCD indicates "LERR," "HER1," "HER2" or "LBPV"

but no errors are indicated by the HTU-R

A BPV, Frame error (SF) or CRC error (ESF) has been detected at the DSX-1 interface.  Possible net-
work or wiring problem between the HTU-C and the DSX.  This is not an indication of problems on
the HDSL loops.

The HTU-R DS1 LED is Flashing, but no Errors are Indicated by the HTU-C

A BPV, Frame Error (SF) or CRC Error (ESF) has been detected at the DS1 interface. This indicates a

Frequency

Maximum

(kHz)

Loss Data (dB)

wiring problem or a B8ZS/AMI mismatch between the HTU-R and the customer equipment. This 
is not an indication of problems on the HDSL loops.

The HTU-R has Power, but LP1 and LP2 LEDs are Dark. The Unit cannot Sync with the HTU-C

Simplex power for powering the HTU-R can be passed over cable pairs that contain load coils or 
that are too long for HDSL synchronization. Using a TIMS, verify the circuit is within design limits.

The HTU-R will power up as long as there is at least one good conductor on each loop. To test,
remove the protector plug at the MDF and measure t-r resistance to the HTU-R on both loops. 
The HTU-R will place a 3 ohm short between t-r on both loops. An extremely high impedance 
indicates an open conductor. An extremely low reading on one loop may indicate a t-r short in 
the field. In the field, measure t-t and t-r voltage with the HTU-C installed and compare to the 
chart above. If these voltages are not present, open pairs or mis-wiring is indicated. As with other 
circuits, standard resistance measurements between each conductor and ground should also be 
used to test for a grounded conductor.

A high resistance open which degrades to the point that it causes the circuit to lose sync can 
be “resealed” by reseating the HTU-C. Test the cable pairs before reseating the HTU-C.

Running Excessive Errors on the Loop

Measure t-r resistance as described above. If the pairs are unbalanced by more than 4 ohms, or 
a measurement varies a great deal, this could indicate a high resistance open or an intermittent 
fault on the loop with the higher measurement. A TDR is typically required to locate this splice 
for repair.

Excessively long bridged taps can also cause errors. Check the records and/or use a TDR to verify
the location and length of bridged taps.

Using ADTRAN’s “Performance History” screen, it is often possible to see that many more errors 
are being received on a particular loop or at a particular unit. The fault will typically be very close 
to the unit receiving the most errors.

No Power at the HTU-R

This could be caused by a loop with two open conductors. Measure t-r resistance from the MDF 
to the HTU-R or use the voltage chart to see which pair is open.

HTU-C

VMDF

HRE 1

HRE2

HTU-R

A

B

C

D

E

F

t-t Voltage

t-t Voltage

t-t Voltage

t-t Voltage

t-t Voltage

t-t Voltage

Circuit with 2 HREs (open at frame)

185 - 190

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Circuit with 0 or 1 HRE (open at frame)

145 - 150

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

HTU-C / HTU-R

145 - 150

145 - 150

130 - 145

N/A

N/A

125 - 130

HTU-C / HRE1 / HTU-R

130 - 135

110 - 135

110 - 135

N/A

N/A

100 - 135

HTU-C / HRE 2 / HTU-R

185 - 190

160 - 185

160 - 185

140 - 185

140 - 185

130 - 185

NOTE:

All measurements taken with HTU-C installed. With the HTU-C unseated or with protector removed at VMDF, t-r resistance will be cable resistance plus 3 ohms 

(for either HRE or HTU-R).

R

S

2

3

2

STATUS

MODE

SELECT

HTU-C

1246003L8

HTU-R

1246026L4

TX

M

O

N

RX

B

R

G

LOC

ALM

DS1

LP2

LP1

LLB

(YEL)

RLB

(GRN)

B8ZS

(YEL)

AMI

(GRN)

ESF

(YEL)

SF

(GRN)

R
S
2
3
2

REM

LBK

H

D

S

L

TURN-UP & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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