Nortel DMS-100 Lines Related User Interface Commands

User Interface

Maintenance is performed by operating company personnel by means of a user interface.  The user interface consists of the Maintenance and Administration Position (MAP) terminal and the software required to convert human information to machine information, and for machine information to be communicated to maintenance personnel.

Input functions are user commands for activities to:

Output functions include:

Most of the trouble tests are conducted from the Line Test Position (LTP) MAP level and from the following sublevels:

Commands for most of the tests are included in menus at each level, together with commands for maintenance actions used in conducting the tests.  The commands for these tests are listed in the respective table associated with the section discussing the menu level.

This document also lists all the commands and responses for the Virtual Line Concentrating Module (VLCM).  The Automatic Lines Testing (ALT) function of the DMS-100 switch is accomplished through the ALT level and ALT sublevels.

User Interface for the Lines (LNS) Subsystem

This section highlights the commands used for maintaining lines from the LNS Maintenance Administrative Position (MAP) level.  Figure 1 shows the LNS menu level.










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Figure 1 - LNS Level Menu Display
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CC     CMC     IOD     Net     PM     CCS     Lns     Trks     Ext
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4 ALT 
5 LNSTRBL 
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(User ID)
Time hh:mm>


Figure 2, "Maintenance Level Chart for Lines" and Figure 3, "Line Maintenance Commands" shows the association between the various line sublevels.  The tables in this section list all the commands that appear in each line sublevel menu.  Descriptions of non-menu commands (that is, commands that do not appear in the menu) for each line sublevel are also provided.

Figure 2 shows the maintenance level chart for lines.


Figure 2 - Maintenance Level Chart for Lines

User Interface for AccessNode Lines

The user interface for AccessNode lines involves commands from various MAP levels depending on the type of testing desired, or in some cases, the type of line to be tested.

Following the command overview tables, there are tables that list the commands available at the various MAP levels for AccessNode line maintenance.  Each command is described in terms of whether it is supported and whether a specific configuration is required.

Figure 3 shows the lines maintenance commands for the line levels and sublevels.


Figure 3 - Line Maintenance Commands

Note:  The menu of commands for the ALTLIT level is the same as for the other ALT sublevels except that command LITINFO in the ALTLIT level does not appear at any other ALT sublevel.

Command Interpreter (CI) Level Command

An overview of the line maintenance commands at the CI level of the MAP is provided in Table 1.

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Table 1 - Overview of the Commands at the CI Level

Command    Description
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QBNV       The QBNV command is used at the CI level to display a range of lines in the Line 
           Concentrating Module (LCM) with existing Balance Network Value (BNV) and the
	   recommended BNV.
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Line Test Position (LTP) Level Menu Commands

An overview of the line maintenance commands at the LTP level of the MAP is provided in Table 2.

In the LTP MAP level, the only command the Metallic Test Unit (MTU) autoload process supports is Diag.  The output of the Diag command provides no indication of the autoload process request.  If the Diag command fails, the user must check for TRK360 logs to determine if autoload began.

The following LTP level commands are not supported for the VLCM lines:

If you attempt to use a LTP-level command that is not supported on a VLCM line, one of the following error messages displays:

<command> is not valid on a VLCM line.
<command> is not valid on a POTS/COIN line.
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Table 2 - Overview of Commands at the LTP Level

Menu Item        Command      Description
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0                Quit         The QUIT command is used to leave the current level and return 
                              to a higher level. 
			      
2                Post         Posts a line or set of lines to the LTP. 

3-4              Not Used 

5                Bsy          The BSY command changes the state of the line in the control 
                              position, or optionally all lines that are posted, to a specified
			      state.

6                RTS          The RTS command changes the state of the line in the control 
                              position, or optionally the complete set of posted lines, from MB
			      (Maintenance Busy) to IDL (Idle). 

7                Diag         The DIAG command performs an extended diagnostic on a line in the 
                              control position that is in the MB or IDL state, and displays the 
			      results on the LTP screen. 
			      
8                Not Used 

9                AlmStat      The ALMSTAT command interrogates the alarm system of the LNS 
                              subsystem and displays the status of alarms in the full switch by
			      type of alarm, when used without parameters.  The command is used
			      with parameters to display all or selected alarms at specified 
			      units in the host or remote sites, or to change the thresholds of
			      the alarm classes in the full switch. 
			      
10               CktLoc       The CKTLOC command locates and identifies the circuit card used 
                              for the line circuit in the control position, and displays circuit
			      characteristics.
			      
11               Hold         The HOLD command moves the line in the control position to a spare
                              hold position, and the next line from the posted set, if any, to 
			      the control position. 
			      
12               Next         The NEXT command moves the line in a specified HOLD position to
                              the control position, or replaces the line in the control position
			      with the line in a specified hold position; and exchanges, saves,
			      or drops the replaced line from LTP control. 
			      
13-15            Not Used 

16               Prefix       The PREFIX command clears the LTP of prefix digits.  Optionally it
                              sets or changes prefix digits. 
			      
17               LCO          The LCO command operates or releases the cutoff relay that is in 
                              the line circuit in the control position; or, optionally, operates
			      or releases the cutoff relay in all the lines in the posted set. 
			      
18               Level        The LEVEL command gives the user access to the sublevels LTPLTA,
                              LTPMAN, LTPDATA, IBNCON, and DCTLTP at the MAP.
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LTP Level Unlisted Commands

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Table 3 - Overview of Unlisted Commands at the LTP Level

Command              Description
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LTP_AUX_GATE_COM     The LTP_AUX_GATE_COM command is used automatically by the system and is 
                     not available for manual use. 
		     
LTP_AUX_COM          The LTP_AUX_COM command is used automatically by the system and is not 
                     available for manual use. 
		     
DATA_SCREEN          The DATA_SCREEN command is used automatically by the system during the 
                     command code screening process and is not available for manual use. 
		     
DAV_SCREEN           The DAV_SCREEN command is used by the system during the command code 
                     screening process and is not available for manual use. 
		     
EBSMSG               The EBSMSG command enables or disables the Electronic Business Set 
                     (EBS) warning message and prompt. 
		     
FRLS                 The FRLS command forcibly disconnects a line circuit from test 
                     equipment or any other circuit and changes its state to MB. 
		     
POTSDIAG             The POTSDIAG command modifies the line diagnostic to allow certain POTS
                     line cards to use a termination with a modified Metallic Test Unit (MTU)
		     to perform a terminated transhybrid loss test. 
		     
		     Note 1: The termination used is an 1,800 ohm resistance in parallel with
		             a 10 µF capacitance. 
			     
	             Note 2: This command affects the diagnostics for the following line cards:
		             NT6X17AA, NT6X17AB, NT6X18AA, NT6X18AB, and NT6X19AA. 
			     
RECORD_DTSR          The RECORD_DTSR command enables or disables the storing of DTSR information.

VOICE_SCREEN         The VOICE_SCREEN command is used automatically by the system during the 
                     command code screening process and is not available for manual use. 
		     
HAZSUSP (N)          The HAZSUSP command suspends the testing of the lines in the Shower Queue,
                     Hazardous (HAZ) audit list, and Ring-Ground (RG) audit list.  The optional 
		     parameter "N" is the number of minutes that operating company personnel 
		     can suspend the testing of lines.
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CAUTION - Loss of Service:  Because Semipermanent Connections (SPC) are generally used for data connections, do not inadvertently release a connection since this will cause data loss.

CAUTION - Traps May Result:  Do not enter the FRLS command while other line maintenance functions are in progress (such as line testing from the LTPLTA sublevel) or software traps may result indicating that the previous test could not be completed.

LTP Level Commands for AccessNode Lines

By using the Line Test Position (LTP) level of the MAP, the operating company can run various tests for lines off the AccessNode.  Note that the functions of these commands can be conceptually divided as those used for:

Table 4 includes the types of line cards that are supported.  When the command is supported by Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS), coin, and Meridian Business Set (MBS) lines, the word "All" appears in the "Line Types" column.

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Table 4 - LTP Level Commands for Testing AccessNode Lines

Command      Line Types     Description
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Quit         All            Not Applicable 

Post         All            Not Applicable 

Bsy          All            Not Applicable 

RTS          All            Not Applicable 

Diag         All            Uses a Transmission Test Unit (TTU) and a Multiline Test Unit (MTU).

AlmStat      All            Not Applicable

CktLoc       All            Not Applicable 

Hold         All            Not Applicable 

Next         All            Not Applicable

Prefix       All            Not Applicable 

LCO          None           Not supported.  The line cutoff function would have the effect of 
                            busying out one of the S/DMS AccessNode test buses.
			      
Level        All            Not Applicable 

FRLS         All            Not Applicable 

POTSDIAG     None           Not supported.  This test would require that the S/DMS AccessNode
                            apply a nonstandard termination to the line card under test. 
			      
RECORD_DTSR  All            Not Applicable
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Integrated Business Network (IBN) Console Sublevel Menu Commands

An overview of the line maintenance commands at the IBN console sublevel of the MAP is provided in Table 5.  The IBNCON level is accessible only if software package NTX100AA is installed.

The following IBN console sublevel commands are supported for the Virtual Line Concentrating Module (VLCM) lines:

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Table 5 - Overview of Commands at the IBNCON Sublevel

Menu Item        Command      Description
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0                Quit         The QUIT command is used at the IBNCON sublevel in the same way 
                              as described in the LTP level. 
			      
2                Not used 

3                Select       The SELECT command selects an IBN attendant console or a set of 
                              consoles.

4                Next         The NEXT command selects the next attendant console from the set
                              of consoles that was selected.
			      
5                Bsy          The BUSY command changes the state of an attendant console from 
                              UNJK to MB, and optionally to OFFL. 
			      
6                RTS          The RTS command changes the state of the attendant console to 
                              UNJK, CPB, or SB. 
			   
7                Diagnose     The DIAGNOSE command initiates a test of the attendant console 
                              and its voice and data loops, or optionally only the loops are 
			      tested. 

8-9              Not used 

10               Seize        The SEIZE command changes the state of the console in the 
                              control position from the state MB or OFFL to the state SZD.
			      
11               Release      The RELEASE command removes the currently seized console from 
                              access by maintenance action. 
			      
12               Clear        The CLEAR command clears the MAP display of data, concerning
                              the currently selected console, and removes the selected set,
			      if any, from maintenance control. 
			      
13               PrevDM       The PREVDM command displays the CLLI of the digital modem that
                              was allocated to the console in the control position before its
			      state was changed to MB. 
			      
14-15            Not used 

16               QConLine     The QCONLINE command displays details concerning the voice and
                              data lines that are connected to the selected console. 
			      
17               QCustGrp     The QCUSTGRP command displays customer group and subgroup 
                              identification data corresponding to a specified console line. 
			      
18               QSeated      The QSEATED command checks if the headset or handset is plugged 
                              into the jack of the console in the control position when it is
			      in the state SZD.
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IBNCON Sublevel Unlisted Commands

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Table 6 - Overview of Unlisted Commands at the IBN Console Sublevel

Command      Description
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BSY          The BSY command denotes the menu command BUSY. 
 
FRLS         The FRLS command causes the attendant console to be forcibly released from the
             state CPB and placed in the state MB. 
	    
SENDMSG      The SENDMSG command is used by the NT support group and is not intended for use
             by an operating company.  The WAITFMSG command is used by the Nortel support
	     group and is not intended for use by an operating company.
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IBNCON Sublevel Commands for AccessNode Lines

Table 7 lists the commands available at the IBNCON sublevel for testing an IBN console from AccessNode lines.

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Table 7 - AccessNode Lines IBNCON Sublevel Commands

Command      Supported?           Configuration Dependent?
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Quit         Yes                  No 
Select       Yes                  No
Next         Yes                  No 
Bsy          Yes                  No 
RTS          Yes                  No 
Diagnose     Yes                  Yes 
Sieze        Yes                  No 
Release      Yes                  No 
Clear        Yes                  No 
PrevDM       Yes                  No
QConLine     Yes                  No
QCustGrp     Yes                  No 
QSeated      Yes                  No
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LTPDATA Sublevel Menu Commands

Table 8, "Overview of Commands at the LTPDATA Sublevel" shows the commands available at the LTPDATA sublevel.

The following LTPDATA sublevel menu commands are not supported for VLCM lines:

If you attempt to use a LTPDATA sublevel command that is not supported on a VLCM line, one of the following error messages displays:

<command> is not valid on a VLCM line.
<command> is not valid on a POTS/COIN line.
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Table 8 - Overview of Commands at the LTPDATA Sublevel

Menu Item     Command      Description
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0             Quit         The QUIT command is used at the LTPDATA sublevel in the same way as
                           it is described in the LTP level. 

2             Post         The POST command is used at the LTPDATA sublevel in the same way as 
                           it is described in the LTP level. 

3             Not Used 

4             Equip        The EQUIP command defines and seizes data line test and monitor 
                           equipment and lines. 
			   
5             Connect      The CONNECT command connects any or all of test equipment, monitor 
                           equipment, or a digital trunk, to a posted data line.  

6             Sustate      The SUSTATE command reports on the loop status of the subscriber 
                           data line. 
		
7             LoopBk       The LOOPBK command activates or releases loopback at specified 
                           locations on a data line, or displays current loopback locations. 
			   
8             BERT         The BERT command measures the transmission quality of a data line 
                           or a modem pool. 
			   
9             Not Used 

10            BPVO         The BPVO command determines the quantity of bipolar violations in 
                           the DLC loop of posted data lines that exceed a threshold value. 
			   
11            Hold         The HOLD command is used at the LTPDATA level in the same way as 
                           it is described in the LTP level. 
			   
12            Next         The NEXT command is used at the LTPDATA sublevel in the same way 
                           as it is described in the LTP level. 
			   
13-18         Not Used
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LTPDATA Sublevel Unlisted Command

Table 9 shows the unlisted command available at the LTPDATA sublevel.

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Table 9 - Overview of Unlisted Commands at the LTPDATA Sublevel

Command      Description
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BERTTime     The BERTTIME command is used to set a maximum test time or query what the value 
             is.
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LTPLTA Sublevel Menu Commands

Table 10, "Overview of Commands at the LTPLTA Sublevel" shows the commands available at the LTPLTA sublevel.

The following LTPLTA commands are supported by the MTU autoload process:

If one of the above commands fails, the autoload process displays the following message:

MTU <circuit> failed calibration, autoload initiated. 
Check TRK360 logs for autoload status.

The above message indicates that the autoload process began.  A second TRK360 log generates after the autoload process completes correctly.  The delay between the first and second TRK360 logs while the MTU autoload process completes is between 13 and 15 minutes.

The only four LTPLTA sublevel menu commands that are supported for VLCM lines are:

If you attempt to use a LTPLTA sublevel command that is not supported on a VLCM line, one of the following error messages displays:

<command> is not valid on a VLCM line. 
<command> is not valid on a POTS/COIN line.
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Table 10 - Overview of Commands at the LTPLTA Sublevel

Menu Item         Command      Description
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0                 Quit         The QUIT command is used at the LTPLTA sublevel in the same way
                               as it is described at the LTP level. 

2                 Post         The POST command is used in the LTPLTA sublevel in the same way 
                               as it is described at the LTP level. 
			       
3                 MonLTA       The MONLTA command connects a headset circuit to the line in the
                               control position for listening purposes. 
			       
4                 TalkLTA      The TALKLTA command connects a talk circuit to a subscriber on a 
                               subscriber line, and optionally connects a talk battery so that 
			       the tester can converse with the subscriber when the CO relay is 
			       operated.

5                 Orig         The ORIG command configures the loop side of a line circuit in 
                               either the off-hook mode or the on-hook mode, or alternates 
			       between modes.  Optionally, from one to 20 digits can be sent 
			       through a line circuit. 

6                 LnTst        The LNTST command performs resistance, capacitance, and voltage 
                               tests on a line. 
			       
7                 VDC          The VDC command performs a DC voltage measurement on a subscriber
                               loop. 
			       
8                 VAC          The VAC command performs a AC voltage measurement on a subscriber
                               loop. 

9                 RES          The RES command performs resistance measurements on a subscriber
                               loop. 
			       
10                CAP          The CAP command performs a capacitance measurement on a
                               subscriber loop. 
			       
11                Hold         The HOLD command is used at the LTPLTA sublevel in the same way
                               that it is described at the LTP level. 
			       
12                Next         The NEXT command is used at the LTPLTA sublevel in the same way
                               that it is described at the LTP level. 
			       
13                Not Used 

14                LTA          The LTA command connects the LTA to a line card, or releases the
                               LTA from a line card. 
			       
15                BalNet       The BALNET command performs a balance network test on a
                               subscriber loop that is in either the on-hook or off-hook mode.
			       
16                Coin         The COIN command sends a +130V pulse on the subscriber loop to 
                               operate the coin collect mechanism in the coin station, or a
			       -130V pulse to operate the coin return mechanism. 
			       
17                Ring         The RING command places ringing voltage on the loop of a 
                               subscriber line. 
			       
18                DgtTst       The DGTTST command tests the DIGITONE pad or dial on the 
                               subscriber station.
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LTPLTA Sublevel Commands for AccessNode Lines

Table 11 contains a list of LTPLTA sublevel commands for testing AccessNode lines.  This level of the MAP verifies such parameters as impedance, capacitance, and voltage.  When the command is supported by POTS, coin, and MBS lines, the word "All" appears in the "Line Types" column.

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Table 11 - LTPLTA Sublevel Commands for Testing AccessNode Lines

Command      Supported?       Line Types    Configuration Dependent?
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Quit         Yes              All           No 
Post         Yes              All           No 
MonLTA       Yes              All           Yes  (See Note #1) 
TalkLTA      Yes              All           Yes
Orig         Yes              POTS, Coin    Yes 
LnTst        Yes              All           Yes 
VDC          Yes              All           Yes 
VAC          Yes              All           Yes 
Res          Yes              All           Yes 
Cap          Yes              All           Yes
Hold         Yes              All           No 
Next         Yes              All           No
LTA          Yes              All           No   (See Note #2)
BalNet       No               N/A           N/A  (See Note #3)
Coin         Yes              Coin          Yes 
Ring         Yes              POTS, Coin    Yes
DgtTst       Yes              POTS, Coin    Yes
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Note #1: The S/DMS AccessNode can provide a bridged metallic test access connection. 
         In a future release, the S/DMS AccessNode will provide a bridged digital test
         access connection. 

Note #2: The parameters for this command match what the S/DMS AccessNode can offer.

Note #3: The S/DMS AccessNode balance network and pad group functions are not included
         in the functionality of this command.
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LTPMAN Sublevel Menu Commands

Table 12, "Overview of Commands at the LTPMAN Sublevel" shows the commands available at the LTPMAN sublevel.

The only four LTPMAN sublevel menu commands that are supported for VLCM lines are:

If you attempt to use an LTPMAN sublevel command that is not supported on a VLCM line, one of the following error messages displays:

<command> is not valid on a VLCM line.
<command> is not valid on a POTS/COIN line.
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Table 12 - Overview of Commands at the LTPMAN Sublevel

Menu Item         Command      Description 
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0                 Quit         The QUIT command is used at the LTPMAN sublevel in the same way
                               as described in the LTP level. 
			       
2                 Post         The POST command is used at the LTPMAN sublevel in the same way
                               as described in the LTP level. 

3                 Not Used 

4                 Loss         The LOSS command measures the insertion loss of a test tone sent
                               from the subscriber end of a loop to its line circuit.
			       
5                 Noise        The NOISE command measures the C-message weighted circuit noise
                               on a subscriber loop. 

6                 ToneGen      The TONEGEN command transmits a tone on a subscriber loop. 

7                 Jack         The JACK command connects a jack-ended trunk to a subscriber 
                               line, or a jack to a subscriber loop while bypassing the line 
			       card. 
			       
8                 TstRing      The TSTRING command tests the ringing relay in the line card 
                               for proper functioning.
			       
9                 Bal          The BAL command performs an on-hook balance network test on a
                               subscriber loop.  The command optionally updates the balance 
			       network value and the loss pad value in the line circuit 
			       according to test results. 
			       
10                RlsConn      The RLSCONN command releases test equipment that is connected
                               to a line. 
			       
11                Hold         The HOLD command is used at the LTPMAN sublevel in the same way
                               as described in the LTP level. 
			       
12                Next         The NEXT command is used at the LTPMAN sublevel in the same way
                               as described in the LTP level. 
			       
13                Not Used 

14                Ckttst       The CKTTST command sends test messages to test the posted line. 

15                Sustate      The SUSTATE command determines the status of the MBS that is 
                               connected to the Business Set line in the control position. 
			       
16                SetLpBk      The SETLPBK command sets up the specified loopback on the entity
                               in the control position.  The SETLPBK command is only valid for 
			       RCU lines. 
			       
17-18             Not Used
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LTPMAN Sublevel Commands for AccessNode Lines

Table 13, "LTPMAN Sublevel Commands for Testing AccessNode Lines" contains a list of commands available at the LTPMAN sublevel of the MAP for testing AccessNode lines.  This sublevel is used mainly to verify parameters such as noise, signal loss, tone generation, and ringing voltage.  When the command is supported by POTS, coin, and MBS lines, the word "All" appears in the "Line Types" column.

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Table 11 - LTPLTA Sublevel Commands for Testing AccessNode Lines

Command      Supported?       Line Types    Configuration Dependent?
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Quit         Yes              All           No 
Post         Yes              All           No 
Loss         Yes              All           Yes   (See Note #1)
Noise        Yes              All           Yes   (See Note #1)
ToneGen      Yes              All           Yes   (See Note #1)
Jack         Yes              All           Yes   (See Note #2)
TstRing      Yes              POTS, Coin    Yes 
Bal          No               N/A           N/A   (See Note #3)
RlsConn      Yes              All           No 
Hold         Yes              All           No 
Next         Yes              All           No 
CktTst       Yes              MBS           No 
Sustate      Yes              MBS           No 
SetLpBk      No               N/A           N/A
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Note #1: Uses external equipment.

Note #2: To test the subscriber lines between the attendant console and the S/DMS AccessNode, 
         a trunk module is required. 
	 
Note #3: The S/DMS AccessNode balance network and pad group functions are not included in the
         functionality of this command.
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DCTLTP Sublevel Menu Commands

Table 14 shows the commands available for Data Call Tester Line Test Position (DCTLTP) sublevel.

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Table 14 - Overview of Commands at the DCTLTP Sublevel

Menu Item         Command      Description 
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0                 Quit         Use the QUIT command at the DCTLTP sublevel the same way as the
                               description of the Quit command at the LTP level. 
			       
2                 Post         Use the POST command at the DCTLTP sublevel the same way as the 
                               description of the Post command at the LTP level. 
			       
3                 Not Used 

4                 Testbook     Use the TESTBOOK command to complete the functions that follow:
                               
			         * To access a testbook or display information on the active 
				   testbook.
				 * To count the number of testbooks. 
				 * To list a specific number of testbook IDs from the list of
				   testbook IDs.
				 * To move the list index up or down a specific number of items
				   in the list of the testbook IDs. 
				 
5                 Select       Use the SELECT command to complete the functions that follow: 

                                 * Select a particular IBERT for use in additional dial commands
				   for the "S" option.  The IBERT is an ILC or DTU. 
				 * Select an outgoing trunk or trunk group and trunk member for
				   use in subsequent dial commands that use the "S" option. 
				 * Select the posted item (trunk group or member ILC) for use in
				   subsequent dial commands that use the "S" option. 
				 * Select an incoming trunk for translations purposes with 
				   optional bearer capability when it is different from the
				   default of 56KDATA. 
				 * Select an originating trunk for translations purposes with
				   optional bearer capability when it is different from the
				   default of 56KDATA. 

				 * Select a default translation agent (default incoming trunk
				   and member) that applies for all DCT testbooks in the office. 
				 * Deselect all previous selections. 
				 * Display selections.

6                 DefTime      Use the DEFTIME command to complete the functions that follow: 

                                 * Set the test duration of:
				   - All subsequent dial commands issued in the same MAP
				     session.
				   - All test calls started by the current executing dial
				     command in the active testbook. 
				 * Set the start time to apply to the next dial command in the
				   same MAP session. 
				 * Set the wait time on busy trunks. 
				 * Set the delay time in between test calls. 
				 * Reset test duration, start time, busywait, or delay to 
				   default times. 
				 * Query the DefTime settings. 

7                 Dial         Use the DIAL command to complete the functions that follow:

                                 * Sequential dial of one or more NSs from table DCTDIAL, and
				   perform BERT testing on each one.  Options include:
				    - Specify a repetition factor.
				    - Request that BERP testing be dropped for free IBERTS if
				      none is available.
				    - Request the use of preselected trunk resources, IBERT 
				      resources, or both. 
				 * Temporarily halt the execution of the current executing dial
				   command. 
				 * Resume the execution of a halted dial command. 
				 * Abort the current executing dial command after the current
				   test call is over. 

8                 Display      Use the DISPLAY command to complete the functions that follow: 
                                  
				 * Display current selections and settings for trunk, IBERT, 
				   duration, busywait, and delay. 
				 * Display the test results of a particular test in the active
				   testbook and optionally choose to display test summaries. 
				 * Display test results as they occur (real-time) for the 
				   current and subsequent tests in an active originating 
				   testbook. 
				 * Display one of the current tests for TERMRES testbooks. 
				 * Stop the display of real-time errors.
				 
9                 Not Used

10                Not Used

11                Hold         Use the HOLD command at the DCTLTP sublevel the same way as the
                               description of the Hold command at the LTP level. 
			       
12                Next         Use the NEXT command at the DCTLTP sublevel the same way as the
                               description of the Hold command at the LTP level. 
			       
13                Not Used

14                Inject       Use the INJECT command to inject up to 16-bit errors in the
                               current test. 
			      


15                Delete       Use the DELETE command to delete all or a subset of the test
                               results for the active testbook.  Also use the Delete command 
			       to delete test results with no errors within a specific test
			       range. 
			       
16                Not Used

17                Release      Use the RELEASE command to terminate the current test call of
                               the active testbook. 
			       
18                Stop         Use the STOP command to terminate the current test call and all
                               remaining test calls in the dial sequence in the active testbook.
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LNSTRBL Level Menu Commands

Table 15 shows the commands available at the LNSTRBL level.

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Table 15 - Overview of Commands at the LNSTRBL Level

Menu Item         Command      Description
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0                 Quit         The QUIT command is used at the LNSTRBL level in the same way as
                               it is described in the LTP level.
			       
2                 Disp         The DISP command displays call processing trouble entries in the
                               upper buffer that is allocated to a LCD. 
			       
3                 StopDisp     The STOPDISP command discontinues the periodic updating of the 
                               call processing trouble displays that were initiated by the 
			       command DISP. 

4                 ListAlm      The LISTALM command displays a list of LCD that have call 
                               processing fault alarms, and the class of alarm that exists
			       in each LCD. 
			       
5                 Not Used

6                 CreatSet     The CREATSET command posts a set of call processing trouble
                               upper buffer entries. 
			       
7                 Not Used 

8                 Suppress     The SUPPRESS command causes specified trouble types to be 
                               ignored by the buffering process and by alarm generation. 
			       
9                 Resume       The RESUME command discontinues the suppression of specified
                               types of call processing troubles. 
			       
10                QSup         The QSUP command lists the code number and description of the
                               types of troubles which are currently suppressed. 
			       
11-15             Not Used 

16                ClrAlm       The CLRALM command clears the call processing alarms in a
                               specified LCD and resets attempt and failure counters to zero.
			       
17                ClrBuf       The CLRBUF command deletes part or all of the contents of the
                               upper buffer that is allocated to a specified LCD. 
			       
18                Not Used
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TTP Level Menu Commands

This section contains information for the autoload process on the TTP MAP level when the MTU is in the control position.  The MTU autoload process will begin if the TST command generates a TEST FAIL response.  The ACTION REQUIRED field of the TRK360 log will display the following output:

Auto Loading

This output indicates that the MTU autoload process began.  A second TRK360 log generates after the autoload process completes correctly.  The delay between the first and second TRK360 logs while the MTU autoload process completes is between 13 and 15 minutes.

ALT Level Menu Commands

This section contains all of the commands associated with the main Automatic Line Testing (ALT) menu.  The commands are in the order that they appear on the MAP display.

The autoload process initiates at the beginning of a scheduled ALT test if the MTU fails a calibration test when it is first seized.  The autoload process tries to reload the MTU firmware.  This process allows the MTU to return to service, and the scheduled ALT test to continue.

Note:  ALT level menu commands are not supported for VLCM lines.  Table 16 shows the commands available at the ALT level.

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Table 16 - Overview of the Commands at the ALT Level

Menu Item         Command      Description
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0                 Quit         The QUIT command causes the system to leave the current level
                               and return to a higher level of the MAP. 
			       
2                 Post         The POST command posts the scheduled ALT TESTID that is stored
                               in memory. (table ALTSCHED)
			       
3                 ALTInfo      The ALTINFO command checks test data stored in memory. 
                               (table ALTSCHED) 
			       
4-6               Not used 

7                 SDiag        The SDIAG command accesses the SDIAG sublevel of ALT. 
                               If a TESTID is not entered as a parameter, a new TESTID must
			       be defined with the DEFSCHD or DEFMAN command. 
			       
8                 Diag         The DIAG command accesses the DIAG sublevel of ALT. 
                               If a TESTID is not entered as a parameter, a new TESTID must
			       be defined with the DEFSCHD or DEFMAN command. 
			       
9                 LIT          The LIT command accesses the LIT sublevel of ALT.
                               If a TESTID is not entered as a parameter, a new TESTID must
			       be defined with the DEFSCHD or DEFMAN command. 
			       
10                Bal          The BAL command accesses the BAL sublevel of ALT.
                               If a TESTID is not entered as a parameter, a new TESTID must
			       be defined with the DEFSCHD or DEFMAN command. 
			      


11                CktTst       The CKTTST command accesses the CKTTST sublevel of ALT.
                               If a TESTID is not entered as a parameter, a new TESTID must
			       be defined with the DEFSCHD or DEFMAN command. 
			       
12-18             Not used
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ALT Commands for AccessNode Lines

As explained in section, "Automatic Line Testing Description," the automatic line test is used to run specific tests on specific lines.  The schedule for these tests is defined by operating company personnel in table ALTSCHED.  These tests are available at the ALT level.  Table 17 lists the commands available at this level.

Note:  The commands at the ALT level that involve specific tests (SDIAG, DIAG, LIT, and BAL) are used to set the schedule to run these tests; the actual running of these tests occurs according to the schedule set.

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Table 17 - ALT level Commands for AccessNode Lines

Command      Supported?           Configuration Dependent?
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Quit         Yes                  No 
Post         Yes                  No 
ALTInfo      Yes                  No 
SDiag        Yes                  Yes 
Diag         Yes                  Yes
LIT          Yes                  Yes 
Bal          Not Supported        Not Applicable
CktTst       Yes                  No
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MAP Commands at ALT Sublevels

This section contains the commands associated with the following ALT sublevels:

Because each ALT sublevel has the same menu of commands, this section applies to each of the sublevels unless specified otherwise.  The commands are in the order that they appear on the MAP menu.

Table 18 shows the commands available at the ALT sublevels.

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Table 18 - Overview of Commands at the ALT Sublevels

Menu Item         Command      Description
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0                 Quit         The QUIT command causes the system to leave the current level 
                               and return to a higher level of the MAP. 
			       
2                 Post         The POST command posts the scheduled ALT TESTID that is stored
                               in memory and corresponds to the current sublevel. 
			       
3                 LITInfo      The LITINFO command displays the system default values for the 
                               LIT parameters. 

			       Note: This command only applies to the ALTLIT menu level. 
			       
4                 Start        The START command sets the posted scheduled ALT test in a state
                               such that it is ready to run at the next scheduled time. 
			    
5                 Stop         The STOP command stops a test and changes the status of the 
                               TESTID.
			       
6                 Remove       The REMOVE command removes the data associated with the posted 
                               TESTID from memory (table ALTSCHED).  If the TESTID is for a 
			       scheduled test, the system prompts for a YES or NO confirmation.
			       
7                 Define       The DEFINE command defines test data for the specified TESTID.

8                 Submit       The SUBMIT command submits the defined test data for the posted
                               TESTID into memory. (table ALTSCHED)
			       
9-10              Not used 

11                DefMAN       The DEFMAN command is used to assign a TESTID to the test that
                               corresponds to the current ALT sublevel.  For example, the DEFMAN
			       command entered at the LIT level of MAP device number 7, will be 
			       assigned a TESTID of MANUAL07. 
			       
12                Not used  

13                DefSCHD      The DEFSCHD command is used to assign a TESTID to the scheduled 
                               test that corresponds to the current ALT sublevel. 
			       
14                Not Used 

15                Status       The STATUS command checks the status of the posted TESTID. 

16                Not Used

17                OVRride      The OVRRIDE command overrides a scheduled test so that testing
                               will not start until a specified day and time has passed. 
			       
18                Not used
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VLCM Commands and Responses

This section describes the modified commands, the parameters and responses applicable to the Virtual Line Concentrating Module (VLCM).

BSY in VLCMDIR

The BSY command allows users to busy a VLCM (BSY PM) and busy a line drawer of a VLCM (BSY DRWR).  BSY is a menu command.







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Table 19 - BSY Command Parameters and Variables

Command          Parameters and Variables
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BSY              <DEVICE> {PM, DRWR <DRWR_NO> {0 TO 19}} [<NOWAIT> {NOWAIT}] [<ALL> {ALL}] 

Item             Description
<DEVICE>         Busy the whole PM. 
DRWR to 19       Busy a DRWR. 
[<NOWAIT>]       Optional parameter.
[<ALL>]          Optional parameter.
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Usage Examples

The following table provides an explanation of an additional response to the BSY command for VLCM.

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Table 20 - Responses for the BSY Command

MAP Output                           Meaning and Action
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VLCM REM OO 1 Bsy Passed             None & None
VLCM REM 00 1 Drwr 0 Bsy Passed      None & None
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RTS in VLCMDIR

The RTS command allows users to return a VLCM to service (RTS PM) and return a line drawer of a VLCM to service (RTS DRWR).  RTS is a menu command.

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Table 21 - RTS Command Parameters and Variables

Command          Parameters and Variables
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RTS              <DEVICE> {PM, DRWR <DRWR_NO> {0 TO 19}} [<NOWAIT> {NOWAIT}] [<ALL> {ALL}] 

Item             Description
<DEVICE>         RTS the whole PM.  RTS a DRWR. 
[<NOWAIT>]       Optional parameter. 
[<ALL>]          Ooptional parameter.
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Usage Examples

The following table provides an explanation of an additional response to the RTS command for VLCM.

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Table 22 - Responses for the RTS Command

MAP Output                           Meaning and Action
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VLCM REM 00 1 RTS Passed             None & None
VLCM REM 00 1 Drwr 0 RTS Passed      None & None
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QUERYPM in VLCMDIR

The QUERYPM command is a menu command and supports the FLT option "QueryPM FLT".

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Table 23 - QUERYPM Command Parameters and Variables

Command          Parameters and Variables
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QUERYPM          [<OPTION>] {FLT, DRWR} 

Item             Description
[<OPTION>]       This parameter queries any fault that exists in the VLCM.
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Usage Examples

The following table provides an explanation of an additional response to the QUERYPM command for VLCM.

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Table 24 - Responses for the QUERYPM Command

MAP Output                                                              Meaning and Action
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PM Type: VLCM    Int. no.: 9    Status index: 7    Node_No: 4           None & None
VLCM REM1 02 0 Memory size - unit 0: 4m, Unit 1; 4M 
ESA equipped: No, Intraswitching is off. 
Loadname: VLCMLOAD 
Node Status: FALSE
Unit0 Status: FALSE 
Unit1 Status: FALSE 
Site Flr RPos Bay_id Shf Description Slot EqPEC 
REM1 01 K03 VLCM 02 04 VLCM 02 0 VLCMPC VLCMPC 
Services: NEUTRAL
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LTP MAP in VLCMDIR

The LTP MAP level command can be used to POST, BSY, and RTS VLCM lines.  LTP MAP is a menu command.

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Table 25 - LTP MAP Command Parameters and Variables

Command          Parameters and Variables
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LTPMAP           No Change
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Usage Examples

The following table provides an explanation of an additional response to the LTP MAP command for VLCM.





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Table 26 - Responses for the LTP MAP Command

MAP Output                                       Meaning and Action
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The following response will                      None & None
be displayed when the invalid
commands are invoked: 

...command is not appropriate for a VLCM line.
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DEFINE in VLCMDIR

The DEFINE command is used to access the commands associated with automatic line testing.  DEFINE is a menu command and is applicable to the following sublevels.

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Table 27 - DEFINE Command Parameters and Variables

Command          Parameters and Variables
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DEFINE           MAPCI;MTC;LNS;ALT;SDIAG 
                 MAPCI;MTC;LNS;ALT;DIAG 
		 MAPCI;MTC;LNS;ALT;LIT 
		 MAPCI;MTC;LNS;ALT;BAL 
		 MAPCI;MTC;LNS;ALT;CktTst 
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Error Messages

The following table contains an explanation of the warning messages for the DEFINE command for VLCM.

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Table 28 - Error Messages for the DEFINE Command

MAP Output                                       Meaning and Action
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ALT command is not valid for VLCM lines.            None & None
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DEFMAN in VLCMDIR

The DEFMAN command is used to access the commands associated with automatic line testing.  DEFMAN is a menu command and is applicable to the following sublevels.

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Table 29 - DEFMAN Command Parameters and Variables

Command          Parameters and Variables
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DEFMAN           MAPCI;MTC;LNS;ALT;SDIAG 
                 MAPCI;MTC;LNS;ALT;DIAG 
		 MAPCI;MTC;LNS;ALT;LIT
		 MAPCI;MTC;LNS;ALT;BAL 
		 MAPCI;MTC;LNS;ALT;CktTst 
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Error Messages

The following table contains an explanation of the warning messages for the DEFMAN command for VLCM.

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Table 30 - Error Messages for the DEFMAN Command

MAP Output                                       Meaning and Action
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ALT command is not valid for VLCM lines.         None & None
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DEFSCHD in VLCMDIR

The DEFSCHD command is used to access the commands associated with automatic line testing.  DEFSCHD is a menu command and is applicable to the following sublevels.

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Table 31 - DEFSCHD Command Parameters and Variables

Command          Parameters and Variables
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DEFSCHD          MAPCI;MTC;LNS;ALT;SDIAG 
                 MAPCI;MTC;LNS;ALT;DIAG 
		 MAPCI;MTC;LNS;ALT;LIT 
		 MAPCI;MTC;LNS;ALT;BAL 
		 MAPCI;MTC;LNS;ALT;CktTst 
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Error Messages

The following table contains an explanation of the warning messages for the DEFSCHD command for VLCM.

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Table 32 - Error Messages for the DEFSCHD Command

MAP Output                                       Meaning and Action
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ALT command is not valid for VLCM lines.         None & None
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