Patton electronics ForeFront 2616RC, User Manual

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Model 2616RC T-DAC User Manual Contents
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................32
Configuration prerequisites ...................................................................................................................................32
Initial configuration through the RS-232 control port ...........................................................................................33
Connecting the DB9-RJ45 adapter with the included cable ............................................................................33
Setting up the HyperTerminal (or similar program) session ............................................................................34
Using a browser to complete Model 2616RC configuration ..................................................................................37
Displaying the T-DAC 2616RC web administration pages .............................................................................38
Home page overview .................................................................................................................................38
Configuring the default gateway .....................................................................................................................40
Configuring the system clocking parameters ...................................................................................................41
Configuring the DS0 mapping ........................................................................................................................44
Configuring line settings and signaling for E1 .................................................................................................46
Accessing the Line Interface Settings .........................................................................................................46
Configuring the E1 line interface settings ........................................................................................................47
Configuring line settings and signaling for T1 ................................................................................................49
Accessing the Line Interface Settings .........................................................................................................49
Configuring the T1 line settings ................................................................................................................50
Enabling/disabling the alarm card ...................................................................................................................52
Saving your configuration ......................................................................................................................................53
Backing up your configuration parameters .............................................................................................................53
Backing up the configuration store in flash memory .......................................................................................55
Completing the installation ...................................................................................................................................56
4 Operation and shutdown ............................................................................................................................... 58
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................59
Activating the Model 2616RC ...............................................................................................................................59
De-activating the Model 2616RC .........................................................................................................................59
5 Troubleshooting and maintenance ................................................................................................................ 60
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................61
Fault analysis .........................................................................................................................................................62
T1/E1 port test modes ...........................................................................................................................................64
DSX1 payload loop (dsx1PayloadLoop) ..........................................................................................................64
DSX1 line loop (dsxLineLoop) .......................................................................................................................65
Periodic maintenance ............................................................................................................................................66
Calibration ......................................................................................................................................................66
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................................66
Exporting the current Model 2616RC configuration ......................................................................................66
Removing the defective Model 2616RC ....................................................................................................69
Installing the replacement Model 2616RC ................................................................................................70
Importing a saved configuration ................................................................................................................70
Completing the installation .......................................................................................................................71
6 Contacting Patton for assistance ................................................................................................................... 72
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................73
Contact information ..............................................................................................................................................73