Aurora Tempo

AuroraTempoMultiservice test equipmentMultiserviceThe new concept in easy,yet comprehensive service testing

The Trend Aurora Tempo is atests over V/X Series interfacescomprehensive test instrumentand E1/T1 circuits, protocolthat assists you in thetests, simulation and monitoringinstallation, provisioning andfor Frame Relay networks, andmaintenance of multi-servicecomprehensive monitoringnetworks.capability for V5.x and ISDN. OnFrame Relay with this instrumentThe Aurora Tempo is anyou can quickly verify theessential tool for any engineerservice, or examine moreengaged in the installation,complicated issues with real-timeconfiguring and maintenance ofand statistical analysis for bothnetworks involving any mix ofSwitched Virtual Circuits (SVCs)Frame Relay, V5 Accessand Permanent Virtual CircuitsTechnology and ISDN services.(PVCs).It provides a full suite of physicalAuroraTempoMulti-service testing in ahand-held formatThe Aurora Tempo is designedfor:Public TelecommunicationsService ProvidersWAN Equipment Manufacturersand InstallersPrivate Network ManagersTelecommunications Service EndUsersFeaturesGeneralHand-heldThe Aurora Tempo combines theadvantages of a dual porthand-held test tool with theReal dual port operationInterfaces: combined V/X, E1, T1and DDSRemote ControlField upgradeable softwareCompatible to Aurora Expertperformance of a 2 Mbit/s testenvironment.

FeaturescontinuedFrame RelaySimulation and Monitoring ofSVC and PVCWith the flexible allocation ofCPE and Switch emulationmonitor probes and time slotsFull set of performance tests,e.g. CIR testExtensive statisticsthe user will be prepared foreach test situation, especially onV5.2 links.Frame Relay decodeIP Ping GenerationV5.1/V5.2 & ISDN MonitorThe powerful Frame Relayoption provides a full set ofBi-directional monitoring of up to4 user selectable channels perinterfacefeatures to install, maintain andReal time protocol decodetroubleshoot networks and links.Support of all V5.1/V5.2protocolsPerformance of realistic networktraffic and analysing monitoredAutomatic protocol scan in V5.xdata are just two of theapplications.Physical TestsDisplay of alarms and statesBERT tests conforming to G.821recommendationsLoop functionTo prove the quality of thephysical layer the physical testapplication is included to anytest option of the Aurora Tempo.Support of the most popularISDN protocolsLocalExchangeV5.2 link 1E1V5.2 link 2E1AccessNetwork

ApplicationsFrame RelayLink Management – tests forStress Testing – With themisconfigured link managementextensive load generationand polling intervals on PVCfacilities of the Trend AuroralinksTempo, particularly the CIR test,End to End Routing – provesconnectivity on either PVC orSVC links by analysing theframes over each valid circuit.With IP PING the end user’s IPLAN connection can be checkedas well.you can stress theFrame Relaynetwork to obtain a full set ofVerify and prove the ServiceParametersstatistics. Can also generatebadly formatted frames to seehow reliable network equipmentcopes.Switch Emulation – tests CPE byeliminating a possibly faultyswitch. Looping PVC’s betweenProfile your network’sperformanceGenerate diverse traffic andobserve your device’s behaviourCheck consistency of equipmentbefore installionthe two interface ports allowseffectively simulation ofoperation of a switch.BeLeased backuplinkFrame RelayNetworkRemoteControl

enefitsLink configuration – checkor confirm the existing linkconfiguration of V5.2 link usingthe automatic scan option.Fall back link – The V5.2Protocol decoding – Up to fiveinterface provides a ‘protectionV5.2 protocols in one, two ormechanism’ link in case of linkthree C-channels – this could befailure. In dual port operation thea nightmare to each user. FullAurora Tempo is able to observetime synchronised decoding ofboth primary and secondary sig-the protocols in one windownalling channel simultaneously.facilitates the search ofThe user obtains a view of theinconsistencies.operation of the interface.C-channel utilisation – Is theconfiguration of the C-channel(s)conform to the utilisation of theAccess Node? UndefinedV5.1/V5.2 & ISDNMonitorConfirm the configuration of theV5.1/V5.2 interfaceterminated and interruptedconnections can be the resultof a mismatch between anextended Access Node and theinitial performance of thesignalling channels.Observe the primary andsecondary signallingsimultaneouslyAvoid undefined terminationof connections by checking theutilizationObserve the signalling of theISDN PABX and backup linksEnhance the quality of thelinks by finding protocolinconsistencies

Remote ControlThe optional feature presents aPhysicalTestingDirect connection or viaBit error free links – The properControl option allows you towork of high-speed technologiescontrol the unit either direct inRemote access to all keydepends on a high quality of theyour test environment, e.g. thefunctionsphysical layer. To check theown network or lab, or you cancharacteristic of a used link theobserve the links on customerAurora Tempo provides a set ofside dialling up the Aurora Tempo.virtual Aurora Tempo toJava-enabled web browsers.Uses Standard Web browser &Dial-Up networkingPSTN/ISDN – The Remotephysical tests.Status and alarms – TheAuroraExpertIntermittent faults – are the mostphysical test allows the user tounproductive and cost effectivescreen the status and alarms ofThe Aurora Expert software runsproblems to be observed.the interfaces on each of theon standard PC and provides aRemote Control shortens theused test applications. No errorhighly portable data analyserresponse time and the chance toon the interface will be lost andwhen loaded.catch the problem increasesthe user recognise errorsIt allows for the transfer, filtering,significantly.occurred during his absencedisplay, storage and manipulationhaving a look to the history.of the data, in real-time aftercapture by the Aurora test unit.Available for Frame Relay LMI,ISDN and V5 protocol decodingCan be used with other AuroratestersApplicationscontinuedFrameRelayPSTN

TechnicaldataAuroraTempoProtocolsBERT SelectionsFrame RelayISDNV5LMI: ITU-T Q.933 Annex A; ANSIT1.617 Annex D; “Gang of Four”LMI (Original LMI, FRF LMI)SVC: ITU-T Q.933; FRF4; ITU-TX.36.RFC 1490 Multiprotocol EncapsulationIP PingD-Channel Protocols: ETSI;1TR6; QSIG; CorNet-N; TN1R6N;VN4; NI2; AT&T; NORTEL;TPH1856; CR13; X.31/X.25LAPD.B-Channel Protocols: X.31/X.25(LAPB Mod 8, Mod 128)C-Channel Protocols: PSTNProtocol; Control Protocol; LinkControl Protocol; Bearer ChannelControl Protocol; ProtectionProtocol and the encapsulatedLAPD Protocols (ISDN and X.25)B-Channel Protocols: X.31/X.25(LAPB Mod 8, Mod 128)Selectable test lengths of 10 secs, 1 min, 15 mins, 1 hour, continuous or user defined. Standard patterns:Binary 0, Binary 1, 1:1, 1:3, 1:7, 2:8, 3:24, 26-1, 29-1, 211-1, 215-1, 220-1, 223-1Additional T1 patterns include T1-QRSS, T1-DALY, T1-2/96, T1-3/64, T1-4/120, T1-5/53, T1-55 Octet andMin/Max patternAuto InversionBit Error Inject facilityFields displayed during test are: Bit errors, Bits received, Errored Seconds, Sync lossBERT results conform to full G.821 recommendations and are output as absolute values or percentages. Pass/Fail indicated where timedtests have been initiated against a pre-set threshold. Displayed results are: Error Free Seconds, Errored Seconds, Severely Errored Seconds,Bit error rate, Unavailable SecondsV/X Series Interface V.35, RS232,E1 Interface ITU-T G.703T1 Interface ANSI T1.403Connectors2 x RJ45/BNC for Receive ports1 x RJ45/BNC for Transmit port1 x RJ48C2 x Bantam for Receive ports1 x Bantam for Transmit port1 x RJ48CSet up optionsframed or unframedCRC4 on/offCAS Multiframe on/offConfigurable slotmapframed or unframedB8ZS or AMI codingCRC6 on/offSelectable line length to 7000ftConfigurable slotmapError inject facilityFraming errorsMultiframe errorsCRC errorsFraming errorsCRC errorsBipolar violationError indicationExtensive E1 error reporting e.g.CRC4 errors/1000 framesExtensive T1 error reporting e.g.BPV Error SecondsLine frequencymeasurementMeasurement of line frequencyand deviation to 5ppmMeasurement of line frequencyand deviation to 5ppmSignalling bitmonitoringSignalling bit monitoringCAS Signalling bit monitoringScreenResolution: 640 x 200 graphic monochrome LCD with backlighting and contrast controlInterface indicatorsInterface Assigned, Layer One Status, Layer One History, BERT sync, RX, TX – vary with interface typeIndicator LEDsBattery low indicator, Battery charging indicatorConnectorsSerial port: 9 way D type (PC AT), DC power in, External clock input: BNCInterface ModulesRS449, EIA530, X.21Environmental37 way D-type connectorDCE or DTE modeFlow controlControl Line StatusStorage temperatures: -20oC – 60oCOperating temperatures: 0oC – 40oCDimensions280 x 245 x 78mm (11” x 9.65” x 3”)Weight2.5kg (5.5lbs) inc. batteriesPower6 x 1.5V standard D cells, 7.2V Ni-Cd rechargeable pack, or 12V DC from mains conversionOptionsRemote Control, AuroraExpert, Frame Relay, PVC & SVC, ISDN, V5TrendCommnincations Ltd reserves the right to change their productspecifications without prior notification. This document is for informationonly and does not represent a contractual obligation.

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CPE and Switch emulation Full set of performance tests, e.g. CIR test Extensive statistics Frame Relay decode IPPing Generation V5.1/V5.2 & ISDN Monitor Bi-directional monitoring of up to 4 user selectable channels per interface Real time protocol decode Support of all V5.1/V5.2 protocols Au