8.1 Advanced Setup
Advanced Setup - Measurements tab
Advanced Setup options include programming test duration/start time, PLOAM Decoder Filter options, and additional test
management options.
Measurements
Select a Mode option to enable a test to run for a fixed duration and/or a delayed start.
Mode
: Manual, Timed, and Auto selections are available.
Manual:
This is directly linked to the Start/Stop function. The test starts as soon as the
Start
button is pressed.
Timed:
The test duration can be set in seconds, minutes, hours or days. The test is activated by the Start/Stop function on
the drop -down menu and stops automatically when the defined time has elapsed.
Auto:
A predetermined start time can be set. The test duration can be set in seconds, minutes, hours or days. After
programming the start time and duration, press the
Start
button and the test will be activated automatically when the
programmed start time is reached.
Filter Upstream Overhead:
When active, prevents capture in the PLOAM Decoder log of
Upstream_Overhead PLOAM messages from the OLT.
Filter Extended Burst Length:
When active, prevents capture in the PLOAM Decoder log of
Extended_Burst Length PLOAM messages from the OLT.
Filter REI=0:
When active, prevents capture in the PLOAM Decoder log of Remote Error
Indication (REI) PLOAM messages with zero bit error count from the ONU.
Filter Sleep Allow:
When active, prevents capture in the PLOAM Decoder log of Sleep_Allow
PLOAM messages from the OLT.
General
The General setup tab features the following test management options:
Audible Alarm
: T he unit beeps every time an alarm is detected. This feature is not available on all test sets.
Results on start
: Provides an automatic move to Result screen when the test is started.
Auto Save
: Automatically saves the results file.
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