Applications and Use
5–2
ST112 SONET Transmission Test Set
Applications
The
ST112 SONET Transmission Test Set
basic applications include Passive Monitoring,
Active Analysis, Circuit Pack Testing, ADM (Add-Drop Multiplexer) Testing, and E-DCS
(Electronic-Digital Cross-connect System) Testing. The Advanced Applications include the
Combined (Dual) Mode and Trouble Scan in the Combined (Dual) Mode. Specific applications
for field service troubleshooting, engineering analysis, production test, and maintenance test are
the same or similar.
Passive Monitoring
Figure 5–1 Passive Monitoring
The passive monitoring application can be used to monitor optical and electrical SONET sources
(OC-12, OC-3, OC-1, STSX-1) and asynchronous electrical sources (DSX-3 and DSX-1). Using
a passive coupler, such as an 80/20 or 90/10 splitter/coupler as illustrated in Figure 5–1, to
connect and disconnect the Test Set without disrupting live traffic.
This setup is used for non-intrusive network monitoring applications. It is perfect for LEC/IXC
(local exchange carrier / inter-exchange carrier) cross-boundary or other
long-term, passive performance monitoring. It does not allow line error injection testing.
This installation splits the optical signal through a passive coupler, which can be mounted in an
optical or electrical cross-connect bay or other convenient location. Since there is no active
regeneration of the line signal, the system under test must have adequate margin to accommodate
the coupler insertion loss. Therefore measurements should be made close to the transmitter.
The Test Set accommodates the electrical monitor output capabilities of common network
elements for STSX-1, DSX-3, and DSX-1 signals. Measurements are made with the Test Set, as
required.
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