Metrodata FM4900, User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
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1. 3 About This Manual
This user manual describes the installation, commissioning and operation of the Metrodata
FM4900 Data Service Unit. It describes the operational functions of the unit, as well as the
extensive performance monitoring facilities. A glossary is provided at the rear which explains
the abbreviations introduced by this manual.
It is important that you read and understand the performance and operating limitations in
Section 2 and specifications in Section 10 of the FM4900 before attempting any connections.
Also, familiarise yourself with each of the connectors at the rear of the unit, which are
described in Section 4.2.
Section 3, Technical Overview describes the G.703 and G.751 standards applicable to the
operation of the FM4900.
Section 4 describes the front and rear panels of the FM4900 with details of connectors,
connector layouts and alarm lights. It is worthwhile to study the detail of Sections 3 and 4
since this helps in installing and testing the unit.
Section 5, Installing & Setting-up, takes you through the basic steps of connecting the
FM4900 to the external devices that you may have.
The structure of the menus is described in Section 6, Configuring the FM4900, as well as
each of the options on every menu. Part of this Section describes a typical commissioning
procedure, and acts as a checklist for both first-time and experienced users of the FM4900.
Section 7, Analysing Performance, shows you how to monitor the E3 link and change the
summary report options for the FM4900.
Section 8 introduces the concept of remote management of the FM4900 using Simple
Network Management Protocol with an LM1100 SNMP Enabler. However, this subject is too
detailed to be described in this manual, and you should refer to the LM1100 SNMP Enabler
User manual.
The extensive diagnostic testing and troubleshooting functions of the FM4900 are described
in Section 9, including testing both local and remote connections. The troubleshooting
subsection is provided to assist with isolating any errors or faults that may occur. Section 10
lists the various specifications of the FM4900 together with a Glossary of terms, and at the
rear of the manual a menu chart is included as an aid to installing the FM4900.