VePAL TX130+

Handheld PDH, Datacom & Ethernet Test Set

PDH/DSn and Ethernet network testing simplified

VeEX® VePAL TX130+ and TX130E+ are rugged next generation
portable field test solutions for PDH, DSn, Datacom, Ethernet
and IP testing.

Platform Highlights Key Features

• Available in North American TX130+ (Bantam) and • Supports E1, E2, E3, DS1 and DS3 bit rates
international TX130E+ (RJ48 and Datacom) versions • Balanced Bantam (100Ω) or RJ48 (120Ω) for DS1 and E1
• Intuitive presentation of measurements with test graphics • Unbalanced BNC (75Ω) for E1, E3 and DS3
• High resolution color touch-screen viewable in any lighting • Dual TX/RX for E1, DS1; dual RX for DS3
conditions fitted with protective cover • Full Rate E1/DS1 and Fractional N, Nx64 kbps or Nx56 kbps testing
• Robust, handheld chassis packed with powerful and flexible • Non-intrusive Pulse Shape Analysis at DS1, E1, E3 and DS3
features for demanding environments and test conditions • Level and Frequency measurements
• Optimized for field engineers or technicians installing and • Auto Configuration of network type, bit rate, line coding
maintaining transporting legacy network framing, and test pattern
• Ethernet port and connection for back office applications, • Bit Error and Performance Analysis per ITU/Bellcore standards
workforce management and triple play service verification • Error and Alarm Generation and Analysis
• User defined test profiles and thresholds enable fast, efficient • Histogram and Event analysis for errors and alarms
and consistent turn-up of services • Transmit Frequency Offset to stress clock recovery circuits
• USB memory stick support and FTP upload capability for test • 64 kbps G.703 Codirectional interface and BERT
result storage and file transfer respectively • TX130E+ offers Datacom interface testing for RS232, RS449 (422
• Maintain instrument software, manage test configurations, and 423), X.21, V.35 and V.36 with Sync/async DTE/DCE modes
process measurement results and generate customer test • 10/100/1000-T (100FX and 1000X with external media
reports using included ReVeal™ PC software converter)
• Perform remote testing and monitoring using the remote • Ethernet Testing for BERT, Throughput, Loopback and RFC2544
control option via standard Ethernet interface • Supports advanced IP testing; Ping, trace route, ARP Wiz, VoIP,
IPTV, web browser, and FTP upload/download
• VF drop/insert via headset
• VF tone generation and measurement
• ISDN PRI (ANSI and ETSI) call set up and analysis
• Jitter measurement (E1, DS1, E3, DS3)
• Wander measurement (E1)
• R-Server support for test results upload, download and
workforce management

Transport Expert
 APPLICATIONS
Applications
Transmission Testing
The TX130+ is perfectly suited for both in-service and out-of-service measurements on PDH/DSn networks. Out-of-service testing usually
applies to the installation, commissioning and the “bringing into service” measurements needed to qualify a digital transmission link
using industry standard test patterns and methods. In-service testing is an important, ongoing maintenance task - field technicians can
monitor PCM signals for errors, alarms, level, frequency and pulse shape to prevent service degradation. The transmitter and receiver
can be configured independently to perform MUX tests and round trip delay measurements are possible at various points across the
network using any of the test interfaces.

E1 E2
2Mb/s E2 8Mb/s E3 34Mb/s

Protected
Monitoring
Point (PMP)
PDH Alarm Monitoring

Datacom Testing (TX130E+)

The datacom option enables physical layer testing over both synchronous and asynchronous interfaces, while a stable frequency synthesizer
allows the data rate to be set between 50 bps and 2.048 Mbps. Full DTE and DCE, Monitor and Emulation modes for X.21/V.11, V.24
(RS232), V.35, V.36 (RS449) interfaces is supported.

Mobile Backhaul Testing

Mobile operators confronted with the explosive growth of data-centric services driven by 3G and LTE Smartphone applications, are urgently
upgrading and migrating traditional TDM backhaul networks to Ethernet/IP packet-based technologies. The TX130+ tester equipped with
a hybrid of interfaces and applications is perfectly equipped to test both PDH and IP transport over copper and fiber backhaul connections
across the Radio Access Network (RAN).

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 PDH
PDH & DSn Features
Quick and Easy Graphical Setup Physical Layer Testing
Complex daily tasks are common in today’s network environment, Prior to performing digital measurements, technicians should
so technicians need a tester that is easy to configure and which confirm analog parameters fall within prescribed limits.
doesn’t require extensive product training beforehand.
Clock tolerances for each signal hierarchy defined by ITU-T and
The test interface, signal structure, and test pattern setups are ANSI recommendations can easily be verified.
structured logically ensuring quick and efficient configuration.
An intuitive graphical menu and a list of shortcuts provides fast Incorrect pulse shape is a result of excessive cable length,
access to commonly used PDH and Datacom or DS3/DS1 test impedance mismatch, or poor transmitter design. The G.703
functions boosting productivity. pulse mask option quickly identifies related E1, E3, T1 and T3
physical layer problems.

Performance Analysis Summary Errors and Alarms

The summary screen displays Pass/Fail criteria for each major BER testing is commonly used to verify continuity across a digital
parameter. A large color coded message informs or alerts the link, to check for faults, and for performing acceptance tests.
technician of the circuit’s status. The Analysis tab reports test Equipped with an extensive range of test patterns including the
performance per ANSI, Bellcore or ITU-T recommendations. ability to inject errors in the pattern, framing and alarm bits, the
TX130+ quickly evaluates circuits and examines error responses.
Anomalies (errors) and defects (alarms) are clearly displayed
and recorded for each network segment, and are logged for
further analysis.

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 DATACOM
JITTER /WANDER
Datacom Testing
Equipped with the datacom option, the TX130+ empowers Intuitive Results
field technicians to install, troubleshoot, and maintain datacom Summary and dedicated test result pages with Histogram
circuits operating over RS-232/V.24, RS-449/V.36, V.35, and X.21 functionality quickly pinpoint and display error conditions. The
interfaces. Using powerful Data Terminating Equipment (DTE) ability to inject errors and alarms allows the user to verify device
and Data Communications Equipment (DCE) emulation modes, operation and examine applicable error responses.
technicians can quickly verify end-to-end connectivity, investigate
clocking errors, and perform bidirectional monitoring.

Simple Setup Event Logging

Datacom test interfaces may be configured in either DTE or DCE Problematic devices or links can be monitored over a period of
mode. An extensive range of test patterns are provided for BER time to isolate and capture intermittent faults. A time stamped
testing and results can be defined according to ITU-T G.821 or record of events, errors and alarms provides a valuable insight
G.826 test recommendations. to the frequency and duration of network anomalies.

Jitter and Wander

Data integrity in synchronous networks depends largely on the phase stability of clock and data signals. Per the ITU-T G.810
recommendation, the term Jitter is employed when the frequency of the unwanted phase modulation is greater than 10 Hz. When the
frequencies are less than 10 Hz, the unwanted modulation is referred to as Wander. In SONET/SDH networks there is a great potential
for the accumulation of jitter to degrade network performance, thus it is imperative that components and the network as a whole be
tested and screened regularly for jitter to ensure that optimum levels of quality can be maintained.

Jitter Metrics Wander Metrics

Output jitter performance mandated by ITU-T and Telcordia Wander is measured against an external reference clock whereas
standards is evaluated by measuring the recovered clock of jitter is normally measured with reference to the clock extracted
the incoming signal (E1, E3, DS1, DS3) traversing the network. from the incoming data signal. The wander external reference
clock input accepts clock signals at 1.5 MHz and 2 MHz including
While the test duration is not defined in the mentioned standards, signals with bit rates of 1.544 Mbps and 2.048 Mbps.
a measurement period time of 1 minute is recommended.
Specified in unit intervals (UI), the maximum Peak-to-Peak Measuring the input signal (E1) with reference to the external
Jitter is the most important parameter because Max values are clock signal, the time interval error (TIE) is derived. Unlike jitter
indicative of performance, as these extremes generally cause results which are reported in Unit Intervals, TIE values are given
errors. While jitter is defined as any phase variations above 10 as absolute time values (ns). MTIE (Maximum Time Interval
Hz, the incoming signal must be filtered in order to measure Error) results report the largest peak-to-peak TIE observed
jitter – the user is therefore able to select between Wide band during the measurement period. TIE measurements can be
and High band filters to adjust the measurement bandwidth exported for further MTIE and TDEV analysis.
as required.

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 ISDN/VF TESTING
PING over WAN
ISDN Testing VF Testing
The ISDN option provides key functionality necessary for The Voice Frequency (VF) option is a basic diagnostic tool to
testing and troubleshooting T1 or E1 Primary Rate connections. install, verify and troubleshoot voice circuits. Digital to analog
Operating in TE or NT modes, the unit is able to setup and receive conversion tests are performed by inserting/measuring tones
ISDN calls with user-defined parameters including call control with user defined frequency and level on selected sub-rate
protocol, called number and related facilities. channels.

Protocol functions feature detailed signaling statistics, message A microphone/headset adaptor enables Talk/listen capability on
monitoring and decode, and complete result presentation. With a selected timeslot whilst a powerful function allows VF decoding
these capabilities, analysis of international and national ISDN, at all DS3/DS1 and PDH rates.
and other access protocols is possible.

Ping Test over WAN

The Ping over WAN option verifies IP service across E1, DS1 or Datacom interfaces. The TX130+ can replace a customer router, modem,
or Integrated Access Device (IAD) in order to check IP connectivity with a local or remote end point by transmitting and responding to
ICMP echo requests (PINGs).

However before any layer 3 protocol can traverse the WAN using a dialup or dedicated leased line, it must be encapsulated by a data-link
layer protocol. Depending on test application and interface, the technician can encapsulate the IP packets using either:

• PPP over HDLC

• Ethernet over HDLC

Both static and DHCP connection modes are supported, and the user can determine the IP address and number of Pings to send.

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 ETHERNET
Ethernet Features
BERT RFC2544 Compliance Testing
Layer 1, 2, 3, and Layer 4 BER testing is supported. The BER test Performs the RFC2544 automated test suite at all recommended
can be configured to use regular PRBS test patterns, stress patterns frame sizes including user configurable frame sizes and up to full
or user defined test patterns to simulate various conditions. All line rate. The test suite is performed with the far end test partner
patterns are encapsulated into an Ethernet frame to verify bit- in loopback mode. Thresholds may be configured for accurate
per-bit performance of circuit under test. SLA assurance and verification. The automated tests supported
are throughput, latency, frame loss, and back-to-back frames.

One traffic stream is transmitted across the network under test

and bit-per-bit error checking is then performed on the received Throughput Test
traffic. Service disruption measurements as well as CRC error A single traffic stream can be configured with CoS (VLAN
checking are also performed. The BER test can be performed priority) and QoS (TOS/DSCP) prioritization to facilitate end-
with a physical loop (or plug) at the far end (for a layer 1 circuit), to-end performance verification. The throughput test may be
or a second test unit or intelligent loopback device in Smart Loop performed with a second test unit at the far end in Smart Loop
or in Peer-to-Peer mode. mode or Peer-to-Peer mode.

Media Converters Intelligent Network/Device Discovery

Optical interface testing using VeEX media converters Easily discover and select another VeEX Ethernet tester or
The MC100 is a rate-switching 10/100 UTP copper to 100BASE- loopback device on the network under test for loopback testing
FX fiber media converter providing cost-effective connectivity applications. The local device will control the operation of the
between the TX130+ and 100 Mbps legacy fiber based networks. far end device, in either loopback or peer-to-peer mode. This
feature greatly simplifies field testing since there is no need for
The MC1000 is a miniature 1000BASE-T UTP copper a second technician to be at the far end configuring the test
to 1000BASE-X fiber Gigabit Ethernet media converter partner device.
supporting connectivity from Gigabit switches and other
devices such as computers.

Both media converters employ Small Form Pluggable (SFP)

Transceivers to support different fiber types, data rates and
distances. They can be powered by an external 5 Volt AC
power supply or directly from the USB port on the TX130+
unit.

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Ethernet Features cont’d
Q-in-Q (VLAN stacking) Delay and Jitter Measurements
For Metro and Carrier Ethernet applications, VLAN stacking, also Frame delay and Jitter measurements are supported. Jitter
known as Q-in-Q, is supported. This feature makes a provision measurements are based on RFC3393 which describes the
for carrier/service provider assigned VLANs, but also retains the industry recognized Inter Packet Delay Variation (IPDV) method.
VLAN of customer traffic. Jitter measurements are performed on the test traffic during
BER tests or throughput tests and RFC2544.

Test Port Status

Auto-negotiation is a function that enables Fast Ethernet devices
Smart Loopbacks to automatically exchange information over a link about speed
Four modes are available for looping back test traffic. At Layer and duplex abilities. A common cause of performance issues on
1, all incoming traffic is looped back unaltered. For Layer 2, all 10/100T Ethernet links occurs when one port on the link operates
incoming unicast traffic is looped back with the MAC source and at half-duplex while the other port operates at full-duplex.
destination addresses swapped. For Layer 3, all incoming unicast
traffic is looped back with the MAC and IP source and destination The port status feature of the TX130+ reports the auto-
addresses swapped, and for Layer 4, all incoming unicast traffic negotiation and link advertisement parameters of both test set
is looped back with the MAC, IP, and UDP/TCP ports swapped. and link partner, which helps to reduce many link performance-
related support calls.

MPLS Measurements
Multiple Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) is a technology that
allows for a more efficient routing of Ethernet/IP packets via the
use of MPLS routers in the network. MPLS labels reside between
the MAC (Layer 2) and IP layers (Layer 3). Up to three MPLS tags
can be configured in the traffic stream with user configurable
Label, CoS, and TTL fields.

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 IP/IPTV TESTING
IP Testing
Used initially only for Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity
within the enterprise, the Internet Protocol (IP) has quickly grown
to be the de-facto standard for multi-service network transport.

For Telco and IT technicians, it’s no longer enough to validate

equipment at the physical interface or connection protocol
level only, so IP testing has become a routine task during service
installation and restoration.

The TX130+ supports an array of IP test functions over the

10/100/1000BaseT port including Ping, Trace Route and Triple
Play measurement tasks. Web browsing, FTP throughput, VoIP
and IPTV tests can be performed at various points in the network
to ensure customer satisfaction.

Local Public Local

Network Network Network

GTWY

IPTV Service Verification

Facing the growing challenge from competition in the cable television and wireless mobile industries, traditional telco’s are fast deploying
IPTV to reduce customer churn in order to preserve revenues. As a consequence, technicians normally assigned to take care of leased line
and datacom services are now being called upon to make IPTV measurements in order to reduce expensive truck rolls.

Although IPTV testing can be a complicated and daunting task, the TX130+ has been equipped with a good balance of user friendly functions
needed to install and troubleshoot IP video service.

• Set-Top Box (STB) emulation offers registration, IGMP and RTSP signaling for Broadcast and Video on Demand (VOD) applications.
• Transport stream analysis encompasses data/video/audio bit rates and Program Identification (PID) mapping.
• Packet jitter and loss, IGMP latency (channel zapping), PCR and MDI statistics including a Viewer function provide valuable Quality of
Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE) metrics.

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 VoIP/NET/WIFI
VoIP Testing
Take advantage of the three software options offering different VoIP Expert – Generates industry standard wave files to
test methods to verify and provision your VoIP network. Testing verify MOS and R-Factor values of upstream and downstream
can be performed over any of the Ethernet test ports. paths and includes QoS measurements such as packet jitter,
packet loss, and delay. Compatible with all VeEX testers including
VoIP Check – Simulates a VoIP call to the nearest router and VX1000 VoIP server software.
measures the round trip MOS score and related VoIP parameters.
VoIP Call Expert – Emulates an IP phone and can place and
receive calls using SIP or H.323 protocols. Comprehensive Codec
support and call destination options verify voice encoding and
translation provisioning. Real-time evaluation of subjective
voice quality is made possible using the Telchemy® test method.

Net Wiz WiFi Wiz

Ethernet network installation is simplified using this basic, yet All VePAL products adopt a USB WiFi adaptor to make 802.11
powerful feature. A built-in TDR identifies distance to short, a/b/g/n/ac wireless installations a simple task. Scan for available
distance to open, wire cross, and other anomalies associated networks or perform signal strength and quality measurements
with CAT-5 structured cabling. “Sniff” the network using the one- to determine the best location for a new wireless access point.
touch discovery feature. Identify routers, gateways, printers, PCs The IP Ping capability ensures the wireless network is properly
and other devices connected to the network within seconds. installed and configured. A full suite of IP testing features is
supported.

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 SPECIFICATIONS
PDH and DS3/DS1
Electrical Interfaces Optional
Dual RJ45 (TX130E+ only) 1.544 Mbps (DS1)
• 2.048 Mbps, HDB3 & AMI, 120Ω balanced • Unframed or Framed SF (D4), ESF per ANSI and Telcordia
• 1.544 Mbps, AMI & B8ZS, 100Ω balanced (Optional) standards where applicable
• 64 kbps G.703 Codirectional, AMI, 120Ω Balanced (Optional) • Test signal in N x 64 kbps, N x 56 kbps where N=1 to 24
• 3-pin 120Ω Banana converter cable (F02-00-009G) is available 8.448 Mbps (E2)
for E1 and Codirectional • Unframed or Framed per ITU-T G.742
Dual Bantam (TX130+ only) 34.368 Mbps (E3)
• 2.048 Mbps, HDB3 & AMI, 100Ω balanced (Optional) • Unframed or Framed according to ITU-T G.751
• 1.544 Mbps, AMI & B8ZS, 100Ω balanced 44.736 Mbps (DS3)
• 64 kbps G.703 Codirectional, AMI, 100Ω Balanced (Optional) • Unframed or Framed M13 and C-Bit Parity
BNC (75Ω unbalanced) Rates and Line code
• 2.048 Mbps, HDB3 & AMI Patterns
• 8.448 Mbps, HDB3 (Optional) The following test patterns can be generated
• 34.368 Mbps, HDB3 (Optional) • PRBS: 211-1, 215-1, 220-1, 223-1, 231-1: normal or inverted
• 44.736 Mbps, B3ZS (Optional) • Fixed: 0000, 1111, 1010, 1000 and 1100
Compliant to ITU-T G.703, G.823, G.824, G.772 and ANSI T1.102 • 10 User programmable words up to 32 bits each
recommendations where applicable
Clock recovery (pulling range) per ITU-T G.703 Errors
Receiver Sensitivity Insertion
2.048 Mbps (E1) • 2.048 Mbps (E1): Code, FAS, CRC, EBIT, Bit errors
• Terminate: ≤ 6 dB (cable loss only) Optional
• Monitor (PMP): ≤ 26 dB (20 dB resistive, 6 dB cable loss) • 1.544 Mbps (DS1): Code, FAS, Bit, Frame, CRC
• Bridge: ≤ 6 dB (cable loss only) • 8.448 Mbps (E2): Code, FAS, 2M FAS, 2M, Bit errors
8.448 Mbps (E2) • 34.368 Mbps (E3): Code, FAS, 2M FAS, 2M, Bit errors
• Terminate: ≤ 6 dB (cable loss only) • 44.736 Mbps (DS3): Code, FAS, MFAS, P/C-Parity, Bit errors
• Monitor (PMP): ≤ 26 dB (20 dB resistive, 6 dB cable loss) • Single or continuous rate (1 x 10-3 to 5 x 10-9)
34.368 Mbps (E3) Measurement
• Terminate: ≤ 12 dB (cable loss only) • 2.048 Mbps (E1): Code, FAS, CRC, EBIT and Bit errors
• Monitor (PMP): ≤ 26 dB (20 dB resistive, 6 dB cable loss) • 8.448 Mbps (E2): Code, FAS, Bit errors
Optional • 34.368 Mbps (E3): Code, FAS, Bit errors
1.544 Mbps (DS1) Optional
• Terminate: ≤ 26 dB (cable loss only) at 0 dBdsx Tx • 1.544 Mbps (DS1): Code, FAS, Bit, Frame, CRC
• Monitor (PMP): ≤ 26 dB (20 dB resistive, 6 dB cable loss) • 44.736 Mbps (DS3): Code, FAS, MFAS, P/C-Parity, Bit error
• Bridge mode: ≤ 6 dB (cable loss only)
44.736 Mbps (DS3) Alarms
• Terminate: ≤ 10 dB (cable loss only) Generation
• Monitor (PMP): ≤ 26 dB (20 dB resistive, 6 dB cable loss) • 2.048 Mbps (E1): LOS, AIS, LOF, RDI
• Mode: Static (Enable/Disable)
Clock Synchronization Optional
Internal: ± 3.5 ppm stability per ITU-T G.812 • 1.544 Mbps (DS1): AIS, yellow, idle, LOS, LOF
Recovered: from the incoming signal • 8.448 Mbps (E2): LOS, AIS, LOF, RDI, 2M LOF, 2M RDI
External reference via RX2 balanced and AUX RX unbalanced • 34.368 Mbps (E3): LOS, AIS, LOF, RDI, 2M LOF, 2M RDI
• Signal: 1.544 Mbps, 2.048 Mbps • 44.736 Mbps (DS3): LOS, LOF, OOF, AIS, Parity
External reference via RX2 unbalanced • Continuous or timed
• Signal: 1.544 MHz, 2.048 MHz Measurement
Tx Frequency Offset • 2.048 Mbps (E1): LOS, AIS, LOF, LOMF, RDI and LSS
• Up to 50 ppm in steps of 0.1 ppm for DS1, E2, E3, and DS3 • 8.448 Mbps (E2): LOS, AIS, LOF, RDI and LSS
• Up to 25,000 ppm in steps of 0.1 ppm for E1 interface • 34.368 Mbps (E3): LOS, AIS, LOF, RDI and LSS
Optional (DS1, DS3): LOS, AIS, LOF, OOF, yellow, idle, Parity and
Functions LSS (where applicable)

Operating Modes SSM QL

Terminate, Monitor, Bridge (DS1 & E1) • E1 Sa bits clock quality encoding and decoding
• Selectable Sa bits for SSM monitoring and generation
Signal Structure
2.048 Mbps (E1) Measurement Functions
• Unframed or Framed with/without CRC per ITU-T G.704
(PCM30, PCM30C, PCM31, PCM31C) Test Results
• Test signal in N/M x 64 kbps, N x 56 kbps where N=1 to 30/31 Error count, ES, %ES, SES, %SES, UAS, %UAS, EFS, %EFS, AS, %AS, and
rate for all events: errors, alarms and pointer events

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 SPECIFICATIONS
Performance Analysis Other Functions
Measurements according to: Auto Configuration: Auto detection of line coding, framing, test pattern
• ITU-T G.821: ES, EFS, SES and UAS with HRP 1% to 100% Frequency Measurement (Unit/Resolution): Hz & ppm/1 Hz
• ITU-T G.826: EB, BBE, ES, EFS, SES, UAS; HRP of 1% to 100% Round Trip Delay (Range/Resolution): 1μS to 10 seconds/ 1μs or 1 U.I.
• In Service Measurement (ISM) using FAS, CRC, Code (DS1 or E1) Event Logging: Date and time stamped events in tabular format
• Out of Service measurement (OOS) using bit errors (TSE) Histograms: Display of Errors and Alarms versus time
• ITU-T M.2100: ES, EFS, SES, UAS with HRP 1% to 100% LED Indicators: Fixed LEDs for signal and error/alarm
• User defined thresholds for Maintenance (MTCE) and E1 APS (Triggers): AIS, LOS, LOF
Bringing into Service (BIS) objectives, including In-service
measurements on both near and far ends of path using TSE G.703 64k Codirectional Testing Option
Interfaces
Pulse Mask Analysis (Optional)
• RJ48 (120Ω) , Bantam (100Ω)
PDH (E1/E3)
• Available RJ48 to 3-pin Banana converter
• Bit rates: 2.048 Mbps (E1) and 34.368 Mbps (E3)
Transmit Clock
• Conformance Mask: ITU-T G.703
• Internal, External, Received
DS1/DS3
• Frequency offset generation to ±150.00 ppm
• Bit rates: 1.544 Mbps (DS1) and 44.736 Mbps (DS3)
Measurements
• Conformance Masks: ITU-T G.703, ANSI T1.102, T1.403,
• Bit, Code, LOS, AIS, pattern loss (LSS) with Histogram and Bar
T1.404 where applicable
Graph representation
Mode: Non-Intrusive
• G.821 performance evaluation
Display: Pulse shape with Conformance mask verification
• Signal level, data rate and offset
Parameters: Width, Rise/Fall time, Overshoot/Undershoot
• Time-stamped Events Log
VF Measurement (Optional) • Round-trip Delay
Error and Alarm Generation
VF drop/insert via Headset
ABCD bits monitor & transmit in selected timeslot channel • Bit, Code, LOS, AIS
Programmable ABCD states for IDLE, SEIZE, USER for E1 and ON-Hook,
OFF-Hook, WINK, USER for DS1 DSn Functions (TX130+ only)
Tone generation: 1Hz, 1 dB resolution
• Frequency (Hz): 50 to 3950 Hz Besides bantam DS1 interfaces, the North
• Level (dBm): +3 to -60 dBmV American version offers application-
oriented DS1 and DS3 streamlined GUI
ISDN PRI Testing (Optional) that is shared among other TX-Series test
NT and TE emulation set.
Place/receive voice and data calls
D-channel monitor with full decode: Layer 2 (Q.921) & Layer 3 (Q.931)
Protocols
• DS1: National ISDN, AT&T, Nortel DMS
• E1: ETSI (Euro - ISDN) DS1 and DS3 Auto-Monitor
Via Headset for B-channel talk/listen Quickly auto-configures to the received signal and runs a health
Supports multirate N x 64k data call check. Provides a summary screen with all alarm indications,
Supplementary Services Test: Automatically tests the provisioning of the frequency, signal level, BPV/code errors, FBE, clock slips Histogram
following supplementary services: CLIP, CLIR, COLP, CFU, CFB, CFNR, and bar graph representation of errors and alarms Channelized
SUB, MSN, DDI, HOLD, UUS, TP, AOC-S, AOCD, AOCE, MCID, CUG DS3 support with selectable DS1 channel status

Jitter Measurement (Optional) DS1 Loopback Commands

Test rates: DS1, DS3, E1, E3 Enhanced DS1 Loopback command generation enable users to
Range: Per ITU-T 0.171 singlehandedly test DS1 links by activating automated loopbacks in
PASS/FAIL Threshold: Per ITU-T G.823 the desired network elements.

Wander Measurement (Optional) In-band:

Fully compliant to ITU-T O.171 and O.172 • CSU, NIU FAC1, NIU FC2 ESF Facility Data Link (FDL) Control
Test Interfaces: E1 (2M) • Line and payload HDSL Abbreviated (short)
Reference Clock • From Network (CO) or CPE
• Clock Source: 2 Mbps (or 1.5 Mbps) signal or 2 MHz (or 1.5 • NLOC, NDU1, NDU2, NREM
MHz), 64 kbps Co-directional HDSL Long (In-band)
Parameters • From Network (CO) or CPE
• Real Time Measurements • 2-wire and 4-wire
• Time Interval Error (TIE), Maximum TIE (MTIE) per O.171 • HTU-C, H4R1, H4R2, H4R3, HTU-R
Long-term TIE log and direct export to USB Memory for further MTIE • Arm, Query Loop, Time-out override, Loopback Query, Loop
and TDEV Analysis (optional) Up, Loops down, Disarm commands
• Includes Wander Analysis PC Software • Detailed confirmation messages
User Defined codes
• Programmable codes up to 16 bits
• Programmable time out
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 SPECIFICATIONS
Ethernet
DS1 Multi-BERT™ Electrical Interfaces
Bring into service and troubleshoot DS1 links quickly by Single RJ45 10/100/1000 Base-T Port
automatically generating different test patters in a sequential IEEE 802.3 compliant
BER test. Since certain test patterns can help identify and test 100Base-FX with external MC100 media converter (order separately)
for specific problems or behaviors, the test sequence can be 1000Base-X with external MC1000 media converter (order separately)
customized with specific test patterns and timings to target
specific test scenarios, like checking for proper line coding settings, Ethernet Features
framing, or clock recovery. Auto Negotiation
• Sequential BER testing with up to eight test patterns (any Full and Half Duplex
standard test pattern in any order) Flow Control
• Single cycle and Continuous operations
• Individual pattern timing up to 3599 seconds (1 hour) Modes of Operation
• Bit, Code, FBE, ES, and total test time report, per pattern and Terminate
totals Loopback
• Monitors signal frequency, level (dB and dBm) and CRC error
count Traffic Generation
IEEE 802.3 and Ethernet II (DIX) frames
Datacom Option (TX130E+ only) Configurable MAC, Ethernet Type, VLAN, MPLS, IP, and UDP header fields
Constant, Ramp, and Burst traffic profiles with configurable
Interface via adaptors bandwidth % utilization
RS-449 (422 and 423), X.21, RS-232, V.35 Jumbo Frame Support (10,000 bytes)
and V.36 serial interface Fixed and uniform frame size generation
Traffic prioritization via VLAN priority field, MPLS CoS field and the
Modes IP TOS/DSCP fields
DTE, DCE Emulation for all interfaces Up to 3 VLAN and MPLS tags can be added to each user configured
Bi-directional data in service transmission traffic stream
monitoring (V.35, X.21, RS-232/V.24, V.36/
RS-449) RFC2544 Compliance Testing
Automated tests with configurable threshold values and maximum
Measurements transmit bandwidth settings
ITU-T G.821 analysis, error type reports Throughput, Latency, Frame Loss, and Back-to-back (burst) tests
Block error measurement Frame sizes: 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 1280, and 1518 bytes including
Round Trip Delay 2 user configurable frames

Error insertion Bit Error Rate Testing

Bit error(s): single, count and rates (1E-3 through 1E-9) PRBS Patterns: 231-1, 223-1, 220-1, 215-1, 211-1; normal and inverted
Block error measurement Layer 1 Framed: CRPAT, CSPAT, CJPATs
Error Injection: Bit, CRC, Symbol, IP Checksum
Asynchronous operation One configurable stream with one fixed frame size
Parity selection: odd, even and none
Data bits: 5, 6, 7, or 8 bits Throughput Testing
Stop bits: 1, 2 bits Single traffic stream with configurable MAC, VLAN, MPLS, IP and UDP
In-band or Out-of-band flow control fields including traffic prioritization via the VLAN tag priority field
and the IP header TOS/DSCP field
Transmit clock sources % of bandwidth allocation is configurable for each stream
Internal Different traffic profiles (constant, ramp, or burst) may be configured
Recovered from test interface for different streams
Different frame sizes are user configurable per stream

Smart Loop
Layer 1 loopback: loops back all incoming traffic
Layer 2, 3, and 4 loopback: loops back all incoming unicast traffic and
drops all incoming multicast and broadcast traffic

Key Measurements
LED indicators for signal and error/alarm
Error Measurements: Bit, CRC, symbol, IP checksum, jabber frames,
runt frames, collisions, late collisions
Alarm Detection: LOS, pattern loss, service disruption
Frame/Packet Statistics: Multicast, broadcast, unicast, pause frames,
frame size distribution, bandwidth utilization, frame rate, line rate,
data rate, frame loss, frame delay variation/jitter (per RFC3393)

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Platform Features
Ping Test over WAN (Optional) Advanced Management (Optional)
Interfaces: E1, DS1, Datacom This option allow users to append work order information to test
Encapsulation types: PPP over HDLC, Ethernet over HDLC results (e.g. Job ID, account, location, comments).
IP modes: Static or DHCP • Compatible with R300 Productivity Server (R-Server)
Ping: Destination IP address, # of Pings, duration, TTL • Authorized test sets can register with specific VeSion R300 Server
• Test results can be uploaded via LAN, Wi-Fi or cellular data
IP Testing (Optional) connection
Ping, Trace Route, ARP, FTP/Web tests, Web Browser
Remote Access
VoIP Testing (Optional) The TX130+ offers multiple ways to Remote Control it or access the
Codecs: G.711 µ-law, G.711 A-law, G.723.1 (optional), G.729 (optional) information remotely (e.g. test results, test profiles, etc.). The test
Measurements: MOS (CQ and LQ) and ITU-T G.107 R-factor (CQ and LQ) set can be reached via:
Packet Statistics: data throughput rate, packet loss, packet discard, • ReVeal MTX PC software
OOS, duplicate, jitter • Scripting via SCPI commands
VoIP Check • Connectivity: 10/100Base-T, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac*
• Simulates VoIP call to the nearest router by sending ICMP
traffic with payload/rate mimicking VoIP traffic ReVeal MTX PC Software
VoIP Expert Remote Control (optional)
• Client/Server mode provides bi-directional measurements Remote screen capture and movie capture
• Compatible with any VeEX field tester or centralized VeEX Remote Software management: software upgrade, software option
VX1000 Server software management
VoIP Call Expert Test results management
• VoIP call setup: supports SIP and H.323 protocols Advanced report generation with .pdf or .csv formats, combine test
• Configurable jitter buffer (fixed or dynamic) results, add logos and comments
• Incoming call Auto Answer Test profiles management online or offline test profile creation,
• STUN support upload and download
• Talk/Listen with USB headset Wander files retrieval
• DTMF test (RFC4733)
• Signaling trace with protocol decode Test Profile Management
• Up to 24 simultaneous calls Save and Recall test profiles to internal memory

IPTV (Optional) Additional Test Features

Provides STB emulation Profiles: Save and recall test profiles
Analyze up to 3 streams Screen capture: Screen shots in .bmp format via ReVeal MTX PC software
Supports IGMP/RTSP signaling Remote control: via ReVeal MTX PC software
Codecs MPEG2, MPEG4-part2, and MPEG4 part 10 (H.264) Results saving: 1000 results
IPTV image viewer for stream identification Export test results via USB, FTP, or ReVeal MTX PC software
PIDs count General Specifications
Data Rates (Video, Audio, tables) and error counts
MDI score Size 210 x 100 x 55 mm (H x W x D)
Channel Zapping test 8.25 x 3.75 x 2.25 in
Weight Less than 1 kg (less than 2.2 lb)
NetWiz (Optional) Battery LiIon smart battery, 2600 mAh 10.8VDC
Available on 10/100/1000-T test port Operating time: 3-5 hours,
Detect distance to open/short, wire cross, impedance mismatch application dependent
Network device discovery; Auto Ping verification AC Adaptor Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Output: 15VDC, 3.5A
WiFi Wiz (Optional) Operating Temperature -10˚C to 50˚C (14˚F to 122˚F)
Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac networks in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands Storage Temperature -20˚C to 70˚C (-4˚F to 158˚F)
(requires optional Wi-Fi USB adapter supplied by VeEX) Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
SSID detection, infrastructure, Ad-hoc, and encryption Display 3.5” QVGA 320x240 color touch-screen
Signal strength and signal quality Ruggedness Survives 1.5m (5 ft) drop to concrete
IP connectivity (Ping, Trace Route, FTP upload/download, Web Test, on all sides
VoIP Check and VoIP Expert) Interfaces USB 2.0, RJ45 10/100-T Ethernet
* Not included Languages Multiple languages supported

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