Argus 125

BRI, PRI & Analog Test Telephone

Product overview

The Argus 125 is a premium test tool for BRI, PRI, U-interface and POTS accesses. An ideal tool for testing, installing and troubleshooting ISDN services.

The Argus 125 is compact and easy to use with intuitive menus, cursor keys and soft keys.

The Argus 125 autotest sequence will quickly determine the ISDN line configuration and protocol including point to point/point to multipoint, ISDN services available and any active call diversions.

Test reports can be easily generated using the WINplus software included.

Bit Error Rate tests may be run during a call with adjustable good/bad threshold and injection of errors if required. All results are displayed on the back lit LCD in clear text.

The Argus 125 is powered via rechargeable batteries or power adapter. Flash-ROM technology enables free software updates via PC to future proof your investment.

Argus 125 E1, PRI, BRI, POTS Tester
 
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Product features...

  • The most compact BRI/PRI tester available.
  • Simple to use, intuitive user interface.
  • BRI, PRI Interfaces in TE & NT simulation mode.
  • U and POTS interfaces in TE mode.
  • Passive D channel monitoring on PRI or BRI.
  • BERT & Leased line test.
  • Automatic service tests with results saved.
  • Transfer of data to a PC, including protocol analysis and test reports.
  • Large backlit liquid crystal display.
  • WINanalyse D Channel decoding software.
  • Voltage and signal level measurement.
 

BERT & MegaBERT

The Argus 125 allows a standard bit error rate test (BERT) to be performed using one or two timeslots (concurrently) on a framed G.704 line. However, a new optional MegaBERT feature allows the user to test the full bandwidth by running a BERT using all 32 timeslots on an unframed G.703 line (2048kbps), or timeslots 1-31 on a framed G.704 line (1984kbps).

WINplus

WINplus is included with each Argus 125 and enables the user to generate access acceptance reports which document the work performed and the faults that occurred.

WINanalyse

WINanalyse is included with each Argus 125 and provides comprehensive ISDN D Channel protocol analysis including ASN1 content. The simple Windows user interface aids identification of hidden protocol errors making it a useful tool when installing or servicing an ISDN access.

PRI Features in Brief

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Operation Modes TE mode (terminal simulation).
NT mode (network simulation).
D channel monitor mode.
D channel trace in TE/NT mode to PC memory or internal decode.
Protocol Support Automatic detection of protocol and access configuration.
ETSI Euro-ISDN, ITR6, Cornet-T / N, QSIG, V5.1/V5.2 monitoring (up to 3 time slots/multiple E1 links).
Automatic Service Test Determines which ISDN services are available in send and receive direction.
Automatic test scenarios for access verification, data may be saved to create an access test report.
Automatic Supplementary Service Test CLIP, CLIR, COLP, COLR, CFU, CFB, CFNR, AOC-D/E, CCBS, CCNR, ECT, 3Pty, DDI, MSN, MCID, CUG, CW, HOLD, TP, CD, display of subaddress SUB, usertext UUS during incoming calls, support of keypad protocol.
Layer Status and B Channel Configuration Display of Layer 1-2-3 status and B channel configuration.
Automatic X.31 test (in D and B channel).
"Packet data in D channel" available?
Automatic detection of the TEI's activated in the frame handler.
Simulation of X.31 (D)-terminal to X.25 network.
Layer 1 alarms and Master/Slave operation.
Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) Extended self call or end to end BERT.
Displays the bit error count and remaining measuring time.
G.821 analysis.
Manual injection of bit errors.
Adjustable OK/Not-OK bit error rate threshold and evaluation.
Loopbox for all or selected B channels.
Audible alarms for Bit errors and LOS, LOS counter.
Simultaneous E1-bit error test on all B channels (MegaBERT option).
Multiple links of loopbox and self-call simultaneously.
PRI MegaBERT (option) E1 bit error rate test on all B channels/time slots simultaneously.
Telephone Functions Call number memory for 10 numbers or key pad protocol commands, X.31 test number, own number, re-dialling.
Displays for incoming calls: Calling and called number, B channel, service, type of number and numbering plan, display info elements, SUB address and UUS-1 data.
Displays during call: AOC-D, display of info elements.
At end of call: AOC-E, clearing cause by number/text incl. location.
B Channel Selectable B channel, en-bloc or overlap signalling.
ISDN Leased Line Test Telephone function and BERT.
Selectable B channel and 2 concurrent BERT.
Loopbox for all or selected B channels.
Clearing Cause Displays the most important clearing causes by number/text incl. location.

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BRI Features in Brief

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Interfaces TE mode (terminal simulation).
NT mode (network simulation).
Monitor mode: Passively monitor the BRI with online recording of the data on a PC or saving in the 16 MByte internal D channel data memory).
Protocol Support Automatic detection of access configuration and protocol.
Point-to-Point or Point-to-Multipoint.
ETSI Euro-ISDN, ITR6, Cornet-T / N, QSIG, V5.1/V5.2 monitoring (up to 3 time slots/multiple E1 links).
Automatic Tests Automatic detection of access configuration and protocol.
Automatic test of supplementary services: CLIP, CLIR, COLP, COLR, CFU, CFB, CFNR, AOC-D/E, CCBS, CCNR, ECT, 3Pty, DDI, MSN, MCID, CUG, CW, HOLD, TP, CD, SUB, UUS during incoming calls, support of keypad protocol.
Layer Info and B Channel Configuration Display of layer 1 info (Info0-Info4).
Layer 1 tests: measurement and evaluation of the phantom feed.
Display of layer 1-2-3 status and B channel configuration.
Automatic X.31 test (in D and B channel).
"Packet data in D channel" available?
Automatic detection of TEI's activated in the frame handler.
Simulation of X.31 (D)-terminal to X.25 network.
MSN MSN interrogation.
Other Bus status test with interrogation, display and clearing of the active call diversions CFU, CFB, CFNR for all services.
Setup of call diversions.
Use two connections simultaneously (loopbox and extended self-call)
Measurement of delay, round trip delay and interchannel delay.
D channel BERT with various bit pattern (compatible with other testers).

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POTS Features in Brief

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Analog Functions POTS interface with DTMF and pulse dial mode.
Flash function (40-1000ms).
Loop current limiting.
POTS voltage measurement inc. polarity (for hook-on/hook-off).
CLIP and other caller ID services.
Supports display FSK and DTMF caller ID.
Adjustable DTMF signal level, signal and interval length.
High -Z monitor with non-intrusive listen-to on POTS (via U-interface).

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Technical Features

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Power Supply Rechargeable batteries or power supply.
Lifetime: Up to 21 h (POTS, BRI).
Display LCD, 8 line graphic backlit display.
LEDS Status indication: ISDN layers 1-2-3, PC trace, power supply.
Interfaces Data transfer to PC via USB and RS-232.
2 x RJ45.
Dimensions & Weight H 235mm, W 97mm, D 55mm. 570g.

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