ECI Telecom Ltd. Proprietary
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Commissioning Tests
6.1
Test Equipment
The following test equipment is required for the commissioning procedures:
PDH transmission analyzer for testing PDH transmission performance
SDH transmission analyzer for testing SDH transmission performance
Data transmission test equipment for testing FE transmission performance
Optical Power Meter (OPM)
Set of optical attenuators with various values
Variable optical attenuator
FC-to-LC adapters
LC/FC optical patch cords
Multimeter
Suitable equipment is available from a wide range of manufacturers and therefore no specific models are
listed. You can use any equipment that meets applicable international standards and has satisfactory
measurement accuracy over the range of operating parameters and environmental conditions that apply to
the specific network. If necessary, contact ECI’s Field Engineering Department for specific
recommendations.
6.2
Site Commissioning Tests
Site commissioning tests verify the normal operation of NPT-1020 NEs. Perform the following procedures
on each NE at each site:
Verify the cards and modules installed in each platform.
Perform a visual inspection and mechanical checks.
Measure optical levels (see reference data in the
NPT Product Line General Description
).
6.2.1
Checking Cards and Modules Installed in Each Shelf
This check is performed to confirm that the required cards and modules have been installed in each site,
and to record their options, revisions, boot version, and serial numbers.
The following table provides a typical form for recording the cards and modules installed in a NPT-1020
shelf.