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 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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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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table 17 - ALT level Commands for AccessNode Lines Command Supported? Configuration Dependent? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table 20 - Responses for the BSY Command MAP Output Meaning and Action ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VLCM REM OO 1 Bsy Passed None & None VLCM REM 00 1 Drwr 0 Bsy Passed None & None ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table 22 - Responses for the RTS Command MAP Output Meaning and Action ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VLCM REM 00 1 RTS Passed None & None VLCM REM 00 1 Drwr 0 RTS Passed None & None ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table 24 - Responses for the QUERYPM Command MAP Output Meaning and Action ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table 25 - LTP MAP Command Parameters and Variables Command Parameters and Variables ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LTPMAP No Change ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Usage Examples
The following table provides an explanation of an additional response to the LTP MAP command for VLCM.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table 26 - Responses for the LTP MAP Command MAP Output Meaning and Action ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following response will None & None be displayed when the invalid commands are invoked: ...command is not appropriate for a VLCM line. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table 28 - Error Messages for the DEFINE Command MAP Output Meaning and Action ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALT command is not valid for VLCM lines. None & None ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table 30 - Error Messages for the DEFMAN Command MAP Output Meaning and Action ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALT command is not valid for VLCM lines. None & None ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table 32 - Error Messages for the DEFSCHD Command MAP Output Meaning and Action ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALT command is not valid for VLCM lines. None & None ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------