Black Box ME444AE-R3, ME445C-X.21, ME445C-35, ME444A-R3 manual Modem Self-Test, Local Analog Loopback

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CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting

6.3 The Modem Self-Test

To verify that the line driver itself is operating correctly, initiate the modem self- test by pressing the PATT and ANA buttons (refer to Figure 6-3 below):

1.Press ANA to start local analog loopback. Both the TEST and DCD LEDs should light. If the DCD LED doesn’t light, make sure that the RTS signal is not OFF (low) while the CARRIER jumper is OFF.

2.Press PATT to begin test-pattern transmission. Verify that the TEST and DCD LEDs are still lit and that the ERR LED lights briefly.

3.If the ERR stays lit or continues to flicker after the initial flash, the line driver is faulty; call Black Box to arrange for repair or replacement. Otherwise, the unit passes the test; restore all of the buttons to their normal positions.

PATTANA

DEPRESSEDDEPRESSED

PATTERN

GENERATOR

PATTERN

TESTER

ERROR

XMTR

RCVR

Figure 6-3. Modem self-test.

6.4 Local Analog Loopback

Activate the local analog loopback test by pressing the ANA button or by raising the level of the Local Loopback signal received by the line driver’s V.35 connector (Pin JJ). This test checks the performance of the local line driver, the local DTE, and the connections between them. Perform this test separately at the local and remote sites (refer to Figure 6-4 on the next page):

1.Press ANA or raise Local Loopback to start local analog loopback. The TEST LED should light. The line driver’s G.703 transmit output should be connected to its own receiver.

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Contents Kbps Line Driver FCC and IC RFI Statements Safety Warnings Declaration of Conformity Kbps Line Driver V.35, RS-530, or NOM Statement Trademarks Used in this Manual Contents Specifications Flow Control NoneSpecifications Introduction Physical DescriptionLine driver block diagram Functional DescriptionModulation Timing Applications Point-to-point applicationTail-circuit application Configuration Placement of the Standalone VersionInstalling the Card Version in the RackNest 2/14 Description of the Racknest 2/14’S Power Supply Configuring the Standalone or Card Version User-configurable optionsUser-configurable options Layout of the 256-kbps Line Driver circuit board Kbps Line Driver V.35, RS-530, or Installation Installing the Standalone Version in 19-Inch RacksInstalling a single unit in a 19-inch rack Installing two units in a 19-inch rack Installing the 256-kbps Line Driver Rackmount Card Version Installing a card in the RackNest 2/14RackNest 2/14 illustrated Function Installation Kbps Line Driver V.35, RS-530, or Signal ITU-TSS Lead Name Abbrev Circuit Type Rack Norm Nest PIN Pinout of the V.35 standalone’s M/34 connector DB25 DA15 Connecting Data Cables Line Connection Installation Controls and Indicators OperationOperation Operating Procedure IndicatorsTroubleshooting Bit-Error-Rate Tester BertLoop Tests Bert using loops Modem Self-Test Local Analog LoopbackLocal analog loopback Remote Digital Loopback Local Digital Loopback Remote digital loopbackCalling Black Box Local digital loopbackShipping and Packaging Appendix Maximum Distances 19-AWG 22-AWG 24-AWG 26-AWG Kbps MilesCopyright 2004. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved
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