TM600 xDSL Tester
User Manual
V1.2
TM600 xDSL Tester
Contents
1. Summary.......................................................................1
2. Structure & Appearance...............................................2
3. Main functions and specifications................................5
3.1 Functions................................................................5
3.2 Specifications.........................................................5
4. Operation......................................................................8
4.1 xDSL Test...............................................................9
4.1.1 Physical layer parameter test.........................12
4.1.2 Save test records............................................14
4.1.3 Display bit chart............................................15
4.2 DMM Test................................................................16
4.3 Dial Test...................................................................17
4.3.1 PPP Dial..........................................................19
4.3.2 WAN Ping.......................................................20
4.4 LAN Ping.................................................................24
4.5 View Data.................................................................25
4.6 Modem Emulation....................................................25
4.7 Tel Dial.....................................................................27
4.8 Sys set.......................................................................28
4.8.1 xDSL Mode Setting.........................................28
4.8.2 QoS setting .....................................................30
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4.8.3 PPP Mode........................................................31
4.8.4 Ping Mode.......................................................32
4.8.5 Regular Setting................................................33
4.8.6 Data Upload....................................................34
4.8.7 Res Set.............................................................34
4.8.8 Set Time...........................................................35
4.9 TDR Test..................................................................36
4.10 OPM Test................................................................37
4.11 VFL Test.................................................................38
4.12 Tone Tracker..........................................................39
5. Charge Battery............................................................40
6. Faults and solutions....................................................40
7. xDSL test management software................................41
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1. Summary
TM600 xDSL Tester is specially designed to meet the
urgent requirement of xDSL testing, including ADSL,
ADSL2, ADSL2+, READSL and VDSL ( Only VDSL version)
as well; It is particularly used by the field operator for the
telecommunication installation and maintenance.
With the rapid development of xDSL broadband service,
the field operators of installation and maintenance have to
face much more and complicated workload than ever
before, as a result, the equipment which is simple, portable
and money-saved is eagerly wanted.
TM600 xDSL Tester could not only test the physical
parameters but also help to judge whether the line is fit for
xDSL service and evaluate the quality of service. In fact the
field operators do not need to know so many line
parameters and specifications. To them, the most important
is to determine the quality of service and locate the fault
points. With the help of this tester every forefront workman
is prepared to the task. Further more, it could also make
PPPoE/PPPoA dialing through the built-in Modem and
validate the connection between the user and ISP through
emulating the user PC + Modem.
Besides the DSL Test functions, TM600 DSL Tester
combine multi-functions into the one unit, It support the
Optical power Meter function, Visual Fault Locator function,
TDR ( Cable fault locator) function, as well as the Tone
Tracker function;
TM600 xDSL Tester adopts LCD display and menu
operation. It could display the test results directly and
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intuitively. It is the ideal tool for the field technician installing
and maintaining xDSL service.
2.
Structure & Appearance
1. HOOK LED
2. Ethernet LED
3. PPP LED
4. LINK LED
5. Power LED
6 POTS LED
7. Numbers button:
8. Central Key and OK Key , same functions (In the user
manual, the central key can perform same functions as the
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‘OK’Keys)
9. Direction Keys
10. F1/F2/F3/F4; Fast Keys, to perform the functions shown
on the LCD at corresponding site (DMM; TDR; OPM; VFL)
LED introduction
ETH LED: Shining - Ethernet link in normal condition.
Flicker - There is data flux in Ethernet.
Link LED: LED flicker slowly - finding central office,
LED flicker rapidly - xDSL Modem is doing
the xDSL handing;
Shinning - Link connected and work normally.
PPP LED: Shinning - successful PPPoE dialing or
PPPoA dialing;
POTS LED: Green: POTS voltage OK. Orange: POTS
voltage high. No light: No voltage or voltage too low.
POTS LED: Green: POTS voltage OK. Orange: POTS
voltage high. No light: No voltage or voltage too low.
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Dimension & Weight
Dimension (mm): 180 × 82 × 50
Weight: < 500g
Operation environment
a) Temperature: 0 ℃ ~ +50 ℃
b) Humidity: ≤ 85%
c) Pressure: 86kPa ~ 106kPa
d) Power supply: The rechargeable lithium batteries
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7200mAH, DC5V 1A charger
e) Battery duration: > 8 hours
3. Main functions and specifications
3.1 Functions:
DSL Test
DMM Test
Dial Test (WAN PING):
PPPoE Dialing (RFC1683, RFC2684, RFC2516)
PPPoA Dialing (RFC2364)
LAN Ping Test
Modem Emulation (Replace the user Modem completel
y)
Telephone Function
Optical Power Meter (Optional)
Visual Fault Locator (Optional)
Tone Tracker (Optional)
TDR Cable Fault Locator (Optional)
Data upload to computer and software management
3.2 Specifications
ADSL2+
1) Standards: ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt), ITU G.992.2 (G.lite),
ITU G.992.3(ADSL2),ITU G.994.1(G.hs), ANSI T1.413
issue #2, ITU G.992.5(ADSL2+) Annex L, Annex M.
working mode set to be full-automatic mode.
2) Maximal connecting distance is 6.5km; Compatible with
ADSL, ADSL2 and READSL
3) DSL transmission parameters:
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DSL up/down max speed;
DSL up channel speed: 0 ~ 2.5Mbps;
DSL down channel speed: 0 ~ 24Mbps;
DSL up/down attenuation: 0 ~ 63.5dB;
DSL up/down noise margin: 0 ~ 32dB;
DSL up/down output power: 0~25dBm
Error test for LCD, OCD, HEC;
Test INP (Impulse Noise Protection)0-8 ;
Test interlaced code: Delay, Depth;
Display good DSL connection mode;
Judge service quality, 4 grades; Excellent, Good,
OK, Poor
Display the channel bit chart;
Display SNR Channel Map
Display channel Hlog and QLN map
Channel mode support fast channel and interlaced
channel.
ADSL module
1) Standards: ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt), ITU G.992.2 (G.lite),
ITU G.994.1 (G.hs), ANSI T1.413 Issue # 2
2) DSL transmission parameters:
DSL up/down max speed;
DSL up channel speed: 0 ~ 1Mbps;
DSL down channel speed: 0 ~ 8Mbps;
DSL up/down attenuation: 0 ~ 63.5dB;
DSL up/down noise margin: 0 ~ 32dB;
DSL up/down output power: 0~25dBm
Error test for LCD, OCD, HEC, FEC, CRC;
Test INP (Impulse Noise Protection)0-8 ;
Display good DSL connection mode;
Judge service quality, 4 grades: Excellent, Good,
OK, Poor
Display the channel bit chart;
Channel mode support fast channel and interlaced
channel.
VDSL2 module ( only available for VDSL Version)
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1) Standard: ITU G.993.2(VDSL2). Be compatible with
ADSL2+, ADSL standard.
2) DSL line transmission parameter
DSL line attenuation
DSL line noise margin
DSL line up channel speed (Inter/Fast mode)
DSL line down channel speed(Inter/Fast rate)
DSL line up/down maximum rate and capacity ratio
DMT sub channel bit number: 0~15, and each sub
channel frequency points
DSL line error number (CRC, HEC, FEC, LCD,
OCD)
DSL line local output power
State display: signal loss, connection close.
Error Code Second
Impulse Noise Protection (INP)
SNR Chart
Display channel Hlog and QLN map
3) Support the first 7 profiles in total 8 VDSL2 profiles:
profile 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 12a, 12b, 17a, 30a
DMM test
This tester can test such items as follows:
1) AC Voltage: -400 to 400 V; Resolution: 0.1V
2) DC Voltage: 0 to 290 V;
3) Capacitance: 0 to 1000nF
Accuracy: 0―10nF: ±2nF; 10nF-1000Nf: ±2 %±2nF
4)Loop Resistance: 0 to 20KΩ;
Accuracy: 0-100: ±3%±4Ω, 100—500: ±3%, 500—20 KΩ:
±2%
5)Insulation Resistance: 0 to 50MΩ;
Accuracy: 0—1.0M: ±0.1 MΩ, 1.0—30M: ±10%±0.5 MΩ
TDR module ( Optional)
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TDR Test: precise length test of line fault.
TDR test: Auto test the cable fault distance.
Test scope: within 2.5 km
Test blind zone: <1m
Resolution rate: 1m
Optical Power Meter Module: (Optional)
Measurement Range: -70~+10dbm or -50~+26dbm
Calibrated Wavelength:
850/1300/1310/1490/1550/1625nm
Detector: Inga As
Accuracy: <±3% (-10dBm、22℃)
Resolution: Linearity:0.1%,Non-linearity:0.01dBm
Visual Fault Locator Module: (Optional)
Output Power: 10mw
Wavelength: 650±20mw
Tone Tracker Module: (Optional):
With supplied accessory, it can do cable tracing and find the
trend of the lines.
4. Operation
Precautions
For the first time use, please make sure that the
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battery is fully charged before initiating machine. (refer
to 5.14 item)
If there is any abnormal phenomenon during operation,
please restart the instrument.
To ensure the normal operation, please press the
operation buttons for 0.5 second until you hear the
tone.
The test result will be affected if the user terminal is in
use when testing. Please disconnect the user terminal
before make a test.
Please confirm user name, password, VPI/VCI and
PAP/CHAP before making PPP dialing.
If there is on screen, please operate as it
indicates.
Turn on the tester
Pressing button for 1 second, the power LED will
shine. After hearing “Di…” sound, the LCD will display
the main menu
Turn off the tester
When this tester is in normal working mode, press
“ ” button to turn off the tester step by step.
4.1 xDSL Test
xDSL test also called physical layer test, for testing the
physical parameters of xDSL lines, including the current
state, link mode, up / down rate, the max rate, noise margin,
the power attenuation, power output, CRC error, HEC error,
FEC error, LOS error, NCD error and channel bit chart. The
details refer to the following picture.
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Press ▲ or ▼ to move the cursor to the xDSL Test option
and press OK button to enter the xDSL test interface:
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4.1.1 Physical layer parameter test
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NOTES:
Fitful LNK LED shinning - Modem is not in
synchronization and current state is “connecting”.
Steady LNK LED shinning - Modem is synchronizing
and current state is “connected”.
Link mode:
ADI: ADI mode of ADSL;
G.dmt: ADSL G.DMT mode, ITU-T G992.1 standard
compliance;
G.lite: ADSL G.LITE mode, ITU-T G992.2 standard
compliance;
T1.413: ADSL T1.413 mode, ANSI T1.413 issue1 & Issue 2
standard compliance.
G.dmt.bis: ADSL2 G.DMT.BIT mode, ITU-T G992.3
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standard compliance;
G.dmt.bisplus: ADSL2+ G.DMT.BISPLUS mode, ITU-T
G992.5 standard compliance.
ADSL2/2+:ADSL2+G.dmt.bisplus mode, ITU-T G992.5
compliance.
Service quality: ADSL2+ Tester has 4 levels to show the
service quality, that is, to show whether the line is fit for
xDSL service and evaluate current service quality. They are:
Excellent, Good, OK and Poor .
4.1.2 Save test records
After the Physical Layer Test, please click “Esc” button
tester will display following content.
Press “Esc” button to refuse to save record and return
main menu; while press “OK” button to save record and its
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record number will be displayed as the right bar shows
Additionally this tester has a memory capacity of 50
records. Once a record is saved, the record No. will
increase by one automatically. When the user tries to save
51th record into the tester, the first record will be
overlapped.
The saved contents include line transmission
parameters and channel bit chart as well as error code.
Operators can view saved records through “View Data”
4.1.3 Display bit chart
In the below interface, press ▼ button, if the modem isn’t
synchronized, then there will no graph.
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Press ▼ Button, the bit chart with first 102 channels
will be displayed, and then next until all 512 channels are
displayed; press “Esc” button to return to the main menu.
The number of channel bit chart will be different due to the
difference of user line. Usually there are 512 or 256
channels. There will be 4096 channels when in the VDSL
mode connection.
4.2 DMM Test
Built-in digital multimeter can test the DC and AC voltage,
resistance, capacitance, insulation resistance parameters.
Maintenance personnel can use these functions to test if
there is danger voltage, or the existence of 48 V voltages on
the telephone line. As the following Pictures:
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In above picture, get the corresponding values
by pressing direction keys
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4.3 Dial Test
In main menu , press ▲ or ▼ to select Dial Test option.
Press “OK” button and Pic. will appears as below:.
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4.3.1 PPP dial
Press “OK” button in to do PPP Dial; operators can choose
dial mode in Sys Set.
PPP Link LED Bright means the dial success. The PPPoE
or PPPoA dialing information as below:
Now if the Modem Sync succeeded, the operator can do
PPP dial; if the Modem doesn’t sync, operator should wait
until the Sync succeed and PPP dial will carry out
automatically.
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Dial parameters introduction and Modification:
There are 7 groups VPI/VCI parameters. Operators can
modify them through management software (Refer to
software manual), and also can modify them through the
keys of the tester.
The tester has only one fixed PPP test account.
Operator can read or change it through management
software (Only can read user name). Operator can also
read or change the PPP auth Mode to choose PAP/CHAP
Auth Mode. Before test, please confirm the fixed test
account and auth mode are correct. Operator can change
user name, password and auth mode through keys also.
Among the 7 groups VPI/VCI parameters, only when
the testing line’s VPI/VCI match 1 of the 7, the user name,
the password and auth Mode are all correct, PPP dial will
carry out automatically. Display “Failed to authenticate,
please test turn off and test later ” When dialing , because
the xDSL line break inproperly, and the LAN end hang up
the line in a short time. It will be ok according to the
operating instruction.
VPI(Virtual Path Identifier)
VCI(Virtual Channel Identifier)
Self:Self IP Address
Peer:Remote IP Address
4.3.2 WAN ping
Linking frame refers to the following picture:
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Move the cursor to “WAN Ping”, Press “OK”, the following
Pic. will be displayed.
WAN ping:
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In the above Pic., “Testing, please wait” will be displayed in
the screen, after about 8s the test result will comes out as
follows:
The above picture shows content:
4 packets transmitted send 4 data packet
4 packets received receive 4 response data packet
0 % loss lost number is 0%
IP:71.5.7.191 ping destination port IP address
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If the Dial is failure, when perform Ping Test, there will
be “Please confirm the Dial succeeds, or the web is correct,
and then perform Ping Test”.
Sometimes the PPP Dial succeeds, but the screen
display “Test failure, please retest”. This is caused by the
serial port data unstable; users can operate the tester
according to the note.
Change the web address:
Move the cursor to the third web, the ‘ Edit” “ Test” will appear
on the screen:
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Click “ Edit”, you will see the following pic:
Pay attention that: we can modify the Input Method by pressing #
4.4 LAN Ping
Connection frame Pic.
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(1) LAN PING test → LAN ping
PING tests conducted on the LAN, according to data loss
rate, judge the connection of the pinging IP address, judge
the effectiveness of IP address, to confirm LAN connection
(In the absence of computer).
Connect the LAN port and Ethernet port on the hub
through network test line (direct line). A cross-test line is
needed if connected with the computer.
(2) WAN PING test -> WAN ping
WAN ping operations please see the dial test.
Connect the ADSL port to the ADSL line to do the Wan
ping test. Ping a website IP to the WAN direction to check
WAN connectivity links.
4.5 View Data
In main menu, move cursor to the View Data option by
pressing ▲ or ▼,
Please press “Esc” button to stop browsing and return the
main menu.
4.6 Modem Emulation:
Function Introduction: If the Ethernet can not be connected,
firstly, we should test the Modem is good or not. We can use
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tester replace the user’s Modem. As the following picture:
Then press “OK” button,the tester will display “In Modem
emulation state”:
When this tester is in operation, it could be used as xDSL
Modem. And user could make dialing or logon the Internet
by this tester to see if there is any fault in user Modem.
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During Modem emulation the tester works under RFC1483
Bridge mode.
4.7 Tel Dial ( Telephone Function)
Function Introduction: Inside it a normal telephone is
integrated. The user can either answer the phone or call
out during a normal ADSL test. Calling won’t interrupt the
test.
You can hear dialing tone when entering into the dialing
interface, press the keyboard to call out. If there is a call
the POTS indicator light will flicker and a “didi” sound will
be heard on any other interface except the DMM test. You
can answer the phone by entering into the dialing interface
as Pic. shows:
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4.8 Sys set ( System Set)
In main menu, please move the cursor to the Sys Set
item by pressing ▲, ▼, ◄ , ► according to indication.
And press the “OK” button to display Modem setting
parameters.
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4.8.1 xDSL Mode setting
Move the cursor to other Mode, press OK to come into the
xDSL mode interface.
If it is the first time to enter xDSL mode set window, the
selected item is current xDSL mode setting as Pic. 5.6.1-1
shows.
Other means: G.Dmt, G.lite, T1.413, ADSL2, Annex L,
ADSL2+, VDSL2.
Annex M: support ADSL2+’s appendix M, meet down rate
24Mbps, up rate 3.5 Mbps. Press OK key, you set current
reverse mode, there is a tip after successful setting.
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According to the indication, you can move the cursor to the
item you want to set pressing ▲ or ▼. Press “OK” button,
then the setting information will be displayed on the screen.
If the mode is revised, press “OK” button, the xDSL Modem
built in the tester will connect according to you new set
standards.
4.8.2 Qos setting
Standard thresholds setting, the quality of service is
judged by below 4 parameters.
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Reverse Qos Set and press OK enter this interface.
Real Noise Margin (Down)<Noise Margin of Threshold, the
service is poor
Real Noise Margin (Down) > Noise Margin of Threshold,
operators should judge the attenuation.
Reference standard:
Real Down Attenuation<Down Attenuation of Threshold,
service quality: Excellent
Real Down Attenuation < Down Attenuation of
Threshold 1, service quality: Good
Real Down Attenuation<Down Attenuation of Threshold
2, service quality: OK
Real Down Attenuation>Down Attenuation of Threshold
2, service quality: Poor
Reference standard:
Noise Down Down Down
Margin attenuation Attenuation Attenuation
Threshold Threshold Threshold 1 Threshold 2
6.0 35.5 48.5 62.5
4.8.3 PPP Mode
Move the cursor to PPP mode; press OK to enter into the
modification interface. You can choose “PPPOE” “PPPOA”
accordingly.
And after choose “ PPPOE”, the following interface appear :
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4.8.4 Ping mode
Move the cursor to “Ping Mode”, press OK, ”Ping Mode”
setting is as below:
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To modify the Ping frequency and Ping packet by press the
buttons.
4.8.5 Regular setting
Move the cursor to “Regular”, then press “OK” button to
enter into the regular setting interface.
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4.8.6 Data upload
Connect the tester to the computer via USB Cable, the test
records can be upload to the PC Software ( NOTES: The
tester must be on the “Data Upload” status)
4.8.7 Restore setting
In the “Res Set” Menu , press “OK”, there will be “Are you
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sure to restore factory setting?” press “OK”, then the LCD
will display manufacturing default settings as shown in
Notice:All the parameters in Modem restore to the
factory original setting.
4.8.7 Set Time:
Move the direction keys to set the date and time from above
interface
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4.9 TDR Test (Optional)
In the “TDR Test” Menu, The tester will perform Auto test,
and display the fault type as well the broken distance as
below:
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4.10 OPM Test (Optical Power Meter
function)
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In the “OPM” Menu, customers can choose the right
wavelength and the tester will measure the power
automatically
4.11 VFL Test ( Optional)
In the “VFL” Menu, we can see the following pic:
Press direction keys to “Open” the VFL, the following pic will
display:
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4.12 Tone Tracker
Applications: It is used to trace the routing path in the
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disorderly lines.
Method: When the tester enters into the Tone Tracker
interface, the tester will produce composite high-frequency
signal sound “dudu…”. The receiver head can close to the
cable with the help of the receiver end. The receiving end
will amplify the received signal and broadcast audio signal.
You will hear “dudu…” sound; it is louder near the clip line,
the smaller the contrary. The composite high-frequency
signal will turn off when exiting the tracing interface.
5. Charge battery
The tester has a chargeable 7200mAh Li-polymer battery.
After starting the tester the battery capacity will be shown in
the top right corner of LCD. When the battery symbol is
empty please charge it in time, otherwise the tester will
display “Battery is under voltage,please charge!”
Charge method: Insert the charger into the charge jacket
which is on the bottom. Then connect charger with 220V AC
power socket. If the PWR LED on tester is lighting it means
that the tester is being charged. And charge time is 6~7
hours or so. If the LED turns off it means that the battery is
fully charged. Please take off the charger.
To ensure to get correct results and protect tester please
don’t operate the tester when being charged.
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6. Faults and solutions
Faults Reasons Solutions Notes
Link LED and Low voltage. Charge
PPP LED are in battery.
abnormal
condition.
PPP dialing failed. Wrong username Input correct
or password username
or password.
PPP dialing failed Parameters Enter into the
with correct abnormal on the Sys set,
username and modem register restore factory
password settings
7. xDSL test management software
xDSL test management software is the management
software of this tester, read real-time data, parameter
setting, read and save the record and record analyze
functions to help you conveniently and efficiently use this
tester.
7.1 Operation environment
In “Data upload” state, Connect the TM600 xDSL
Tester via USB Cable, operators can use the software to
read and print the records:
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7.2 Software function introduction
After connecting with the USB port, software will display the
physical layer data statistics, channel bit chart, VCI VPI,
authentication, may revised VCI VPI, authentication
information, ping destination address. Instruments will be
read in the records and documents stored in the form of
local and analysis the records.
Pic 7.2.1
Connect this tester and Management software.
Connect the tester with PC by USB port, choose the
USB port you connected, then you can find the chosen port
window (Pic7.2-2). Choose the current port and make sure
the machine is in the function of data upload, and then click
on OK button, the connection is successful.
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Pic 7.2.2
7.3 Records upload
Choose the file -> read record menu, the “FILE READ”
window comes out, then click “Path” and enter the file name
(the default for the current date DSL –year –month –date
–hour –minute –second, Make sure the file extension is .dsl),
click “Read” button to upload records. “Upload success” will
display after upload.
7.4 Real-time data
7.4.1 Physical layer data
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Click the icon or choose menu view-> physical data
when the connection is successful, then will popup the
physical window(chart 7.4-1),and show the current physical
data.
Pic 7.4.1
7.4.2 Tester setting
After the successful connection between software and
this tester. Click the chart on tool bar or you can choose
the menu view->set button when the connection is
successful, will popup the set window(Pic 7.4-2) .The set
window will display the current data, if any data be
changed , click “set” to confirm.
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Pic 7.4.2
7.5 Record browse
Click the chart on tool bar or you can choose the
menu view->record view, will popup the record view window
(Pic 7.5-1) .Click the “Choose patch” button, if the record
saved in local patch is available. The data will display when
you double click on the file name.
7.5.1 The way to check the file:
1. Input the file No. on the “Pos” of left bottom, click the
button” turn”, then you can check the file.
2. Click the bottom buttons to browse files one by one
“First” go back to the No.1 file
“Previous” go back to the previous file
“Next” next file
“Last” last file.
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Pic 7.5.1
7.5.2 Data print out
If the data need to be printed. Click on the print button you
can choose the request print area in the print window (Pic
7.5-2).
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