Key features
Description
Advanced SONET/SDH Testing
EXFO’s IQS-8115 Transport Blazer test module combines advanced DSn/PDH and SONET/SDH test functions in a single unit, eliminating the need for multiple, purpose-built test platforms for the testing of T1/E1 to OC-48/STM-16 circuits or network elements. The extensive list of DSn, SONET, PDH and SDH features available on the IQS-8115 Transport Blazer allows users to perform a wide range of tests from simple bit-error-rate (BER) analysis to more advanced characterization. These functions include:
- Mixed and bulk payload generation and analysis from 64 kbit/s to 2.5 Gbit/s
- High-order mappings: STS-1/3c/12c/48c and AU-3/AU-4/AU-4c/16c
- Low-order mappings: VT1.5/2/6, TU-11/12/2/3
- Section, line, high-order (HO) and low-order (LO) path overhead manipulation and monitoring
- Section, line, high-order and low-order path alarm/error generation and monitoring
- High-order and low-order pointer generation and monitoring
- Performance monitoring: G.821, G.826, G.828, G.829, M.2100, M.2101
- Frequency analysis and power measurement
- Frequency offset generation
- Automatic protection switching and service disruption time measurements
- Round-trip delay measurements
- Dual DS1/DS3 receiver testing
- Independent transmitter and receiver testing
- Through mode analysis
- Programmable error/alarm injection
- DS1 FDL
- DS1 loopcodes and NI/CSU loopback emulation
- Fractional T1/E1 testing
- DS3 FEAC
- Tandem connection monitoring
SmartMode: Real-Time Signal Structure Discovery and Monitoring
EXFO’s IQS-8115 Transport Blazer supports a unique feature called SmartMode. This provides users with full visibility of all high-order (STS/AU) and low-order (VT/TU) mixed mappings within the incoming SONET/SDH test signal.
SmartMode automatically discovers the signal structure of the OC-n/STM-n line, including mixed mappings. In addition to this in-depth multichannel visibility, SmartMode performs real-time monitoring of all discovered high-order paths and user selected low-order paths simultaneously, providing users with the industry’s most powerful SONET/SDH multichannel monitoring and troubleshooting solution. Real-time monitoring allows users to easily isolate network faults, saving valuable time and minimizing service disruption. SmartMode also provides one-touch test case start, allowing users to quickly configure a desired test path.
Unsurpassed Configuration and Operational Flexibility
The IQS-8115 Transport Blazer module is supported on EXFO’s lab/manufacturing test platform, the IQS-600 Integrated Qualification System, which provides users with an all-in-one solution supporting a mix of Transport Blazer modules, Packet Blazer modules (IQS-8510G 10 Gigabit Ethernet, IQS-8510B Ethernet) and optical-layer test modules, making it the industry’s first truly integrated lab/manufacturing testing platform. The resulting modularity enables users to upgrade their test system according to their specific requirements.
Remote Management
Through its optional Visual Guardian LiteTM management software, the IQS-8115 Transport Blazer module allows you to perform remote testing and data analysis, as well as remote monitoring via standard Ethernet.
Automated Test Scripting
The IQS-8115 Transport Blazer supports two methods for automated test scripting. First, by using industry-based SCPI commands, and second, by using a built-in macro recorder that facilitates the recording of test actions and allows to automatically create test scripts. These test scripts can be used as the basis for larger automation routines that can be created in any .NET environment. Alternatively, LabVIEW can be used if graphical programming is preferred.
Test Logger and Reporting
EXFO’s IQS-8115 Transport Blazer module supports a detailed test logger and test reporting tools, enabling users to view any errors/alarms that occurred during the test interval, which can then be used for post-processing of results.