TelecommUnications Technology, Inc.

A Unit of General Signal

SECTION 1125 - 301

Issue 2, October, 1988

1125 TRANSMISSION TEST SET

OPERATION MANUAL
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TOPIC PAGE

1 GENERAL

Introduction I-I
Failure Messages I-I
Front Panel I-I
Front Panel Reference Guide I-I

2 FRONT PANEL FEATURES

On/OffNolume Switch 2-1

Transfer Switch 2-1
Binding Posts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Receive Switch 2-1
Bridge/Term Switch 2-1
Entry Keypad - 2-1
Display Section 2-1
Left Display 2·1
Right Display 2-2
Measurement Section 2-2
Level Noise Section 2-2
Oscillator Section 2-2
Impulse Functions Section 2-3
IMP N Status 2-3
Speaker 2-3

3 SETUP
DC Power Option 3-1
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-1
Setting The Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Test Setup 3·1

4 TRANSMITTER LEVEL AND FREQUENCY

Initial Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Changing Level/Frequency 4-1

5 LEVEL AND FREQUENCY MEASUREMENTS

Monitoring Level and Frequency S-l
Signal Level Range S-l
Frequency Range S-l
Entering Quiet Termination Mode S-2
Exiting Quiet Termination Mode 5-2

6 METALLIC NOISE MEASUREMENTS

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

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TOPIC PAGE
7 NOISE·TO·GROUND MEASUREMENT
Grounding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7-1
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

8 NOISE·WITH·TONE MEASUREMENT
Notch Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

9 IMPULSE NOISE MEASUREMENTS

Reference Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9-1
Time Duration 9-1
Blanking Time '-' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
1004 Hz Loss 9-1
Total Counts Per Threshold 9-1

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Worst IS Minutes 9-1
Impulse Noise 9-1

10 P/AR MEASUREMENTS
Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10-1
'-...../
Measurements " 10-1
P/AR Systems 10-1
Transmit Procedure 10-1
Measurement Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10-1

11 DIAL PROCEDURE

12 FAILURE MESSAGES

13 SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONn
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

FIGURE PAGE

1·1 112S Front Panel ........................................................................ 1-2

9·1 Impulse Noise Reference Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

11·1 Dial Up Connections 11-2

LIST OF TABLES AND CHARTS

TABLE/CHART PAGE
1·A Front Panel Reference Guide 1-3

4-A Transminer Level and Frequency 4-1

4-B Changing Level and Frequency , 4-2

5·A Level and Frequency Measurements .. . .. , , S-I

5·B Entering Quiet Termination Mode , , , 5-2

5·C Exiting Quiet Termination Mode , 5-2

6-A Metallic Noise Measurements. , ,., , 6-1

7·A Noise-to-Ground Measurements , , , 7-1

B·A Noise-With-Tone Measurements, , , , , 8-1

9·A Impulse Noise Measurements , 9-2

1().A Transmitting P/AR Signals ,.,, 10-1

1().B Measuring P/AR Signals , , , 10-1

12·A Failure Messages , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 12-1

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GENERAL TOPIC 1
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1.01 Introt.Wctioll: The TTl 1125 Transmission 1.03 Frollt JHlMl.: All operator commands to the
Test Set is a multifunction instrument design- 1125 are made through an entry keypad.
ed for measuring transmission impairment with VF, Functiol18 on the front panel are numbered, and the
program, and wideband telecommunications circuits. status of all selectable functions is indicated by light·
emitting diodes (LEOs).
(a) An internal oscillator provides calibrated test
signals. The unit features full duplex circuit 1.U Throughout this section, references to front
interface, ac operation, and a real-time clock with panel functiol18 are designated by brackets
recall of the worst IS-minute period of impulse around the numeric code corresponding to the func·
noise. tion, i.e., [13] refers to the TRANSMIT function,
while [30] is FREQUENCY SET.
(b) A dc power option is available.
1.05 &f. .race guide: Table l·A lists each section
(c) A P/AR (Peak-to-Average Ratio) option is of the front panel, and the selections available
available. in each. Item numbers in the left-hand column refer
to Fig. I-I. Additional explanations of front panel
(d) Appendix A lists the operating specifications. selections and procedures are referenced in the table
and start in Topic 2.
1.02 Failure "..Nage,: The 1125 uses an onboard
microprocessor to control all internal cir-
cuitry and to initiate a self·diagnostic routine when
power is applied. Malfunctions are indicated by
failure messages in the display.

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TAlLE l·A
FRONT PANEL REFERINCE GUIDE

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ITIM
SICTlON SILICTlON' IIPI.INCI

20 LEVEL dBm
21 N·G dBm
22 CMSG
23 3 kHz
1 LeveUNoise 2.11
24 15 kHz
25 PROGR
26 50 KB
27 NOTCH
10 TMS
2 Measure 11 IMP N 2.10
12 P/AR
13 TRAN
3 Display 2.07
14 REC
COUNTING
4 IMP N Status 1004 Hz PRES 2.14
1004 Hz LOSS
30 FREQ SET
31 LEVEL SET
32 SF SKIP
5 Oscillator 33 404 Hz 2.12
34 1004 Hz
35 2713 Hz
36 2804 Hz
6 Left Display 2.08
CLOCK
7 Left Display (Function) dBm 2.08
dBm
40 TOTAL COUNTSITH
41 WORST 15 MIN
42 REF SET
8 Impulse Functions 43 IMP N W/O TONE 2.13
44 1004 Hz LOSS RESET
45 DISPLAY REF CTS
46 DISPLAY MID CTS

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EDITION 1

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TAILE l·A (Cont)

FRONT I'ANEL REFERENCE GUIDE

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ITIM
SICTlON S.LICTION' R•••R.NCI

47 DISPLAY HI CTS
48 125 ms BLANK
49 10 ms BLANK
Impulse Functions 50 5 MIN
8 (cont) 2.13
51 15 MIN
52 60 MIN
53 CONT
54 CLOCK SET

9 Right Display 2.09

P/AR
-
10 Right Display COUNTS 2.09
(Function) kHz
11 Low Batt 3.02

12 On/Off Volume 2.01

13 Data Entry Keypad 2.06
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OUT REC A TRAN B
14 Transfer 2.02
IN REC B TRAN A
OUT BRIDGED
15 Receive Bridge/Term 2.05
IN TERMINATED

135
150
600
16 Receive 2.04
900
1200
DIAL
17 Binding Posts 2.03

18 310 Jacks 3.05

135
150
600
19 Transmit 2.04
900
1200
DIAL
20 Speaker 2.15

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FRONT PANEL FEATURES TOPIC 2
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2. FRONT PANEL FIATU.IS 2.01 BRIDGE/TERM SWITCH (Item 15): Used

only in receive mode. When in, provides the
2.01 ON/OFF/VOLUME SWITCH (Item 12, Fig. terminating impedance selected by the RECEIVE
1·1): Pull to switch power on. Rotating switch (see 2.04). When in the out position, the
the ON/OFFNOL knob controls the output level of receiver circuitry of the 1125 presents a high im-
the internal monitor speaker. In the off (in) position, pedance at its input (greater than 50 kohIns).
battery power is applied only to the real-time clock
circuitry. 2.06 ENTRY KEYPAD (Item 13): Used to enter
the operator's instructions. All functions and
(a) Battery charging circuit is enabled whenever selections are numerically coded on the front panel of
the unit is plugged into 110 V ac. the 1125, and the code corresponding to the desired
selection is entered at the keypad.
(1) If the unit is turned off, the battery will ful·
Iy charge in approximately 16 hours. (a)The (UP) and (DOWN) keys may be used to in·
crement.or decrement the values entered in
(2) With the unit turned on, only a trickle FREQUENCY, LEVEL, or REFERENCE SET
charge is fed to the battery. modes.

(b) Unit automatically switches to battery power (1) Values change by + 100 Hz in the FRE-
in the event of ac power failure. QUENCY SET mode. Hold the key in for
continuous incrementing/decrementing.
2.02 TRANSFER SWITCH (Item 14): Controls
the direction of test operations. When the (2) Values change by +0.1 dBm in LEVEL
transfer switch is in, the A binding posts and 310 jack SET mode.
are connected to the transmit side of the circuit, and
the B binding posts and 310 jack are connected to the (3) Values change by + 1 dBrn in REFER·
receive side of the circuit under test. With the ENCE SET mode.
transfer switch in the out position, the A connections
are connected to the receive side of the circuit and the (b) The + j- key is used when entering positive
B connections are connected to the transmit side of values. A default negative value is assigned to
the circuit. all level inputs unless this key is depressed.

2.03 BINDING POSTS (Item 11): Labeled T (Tip) 2.07 DISPLAY Section (Item 3): LEOs indicate
and R (Ring). Used to connect a butt-in whether the measurements on the TRANS-
handset to the telephone circuit connected to the 310 MIT [13] or the RECEIVE [14] side of the circuit
jack. Refer to Topic 11 for the dial-up procedure. under test are being displayed.

2.04 RECEIVE SWITCH (Item 16) and 2.01 LEFT DISPLAY (Item 6): Will display a
TRANSMIT SWITCH (Item 19): Matches the value as determined by the mode selected;
1125's terminating impedance to the characteristic LED to the right of the display will indicate the unit
impedance of the line. When set to the DIAL position, of measurement.
the internal measuring circuitry (including line
holding) is disconnected and a butt-in handset may be (a) TMS Mode:
used to dial and hold through the 310 jack to the line,
via the binding posts. (1) Transmit signal level in dBm

(2) Receive noise measurement in dBrn

(3) Receive level measurement in dBm.

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TOPIC 2 (Cont) FRONT PANEL FEATURES
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(b) IMPULSE NOISE Mode: 2.11 LEVELINOISE S«tioll (Item 1): Operator
may select the desired filter or function by
(1) 24-hour real time while test is in progress, pressing the ENTER key, followed by the
or when CLKSET 54 is selected numeric code of the desired filter or function.

(2) Start time of worst 15-minute counting 20 LEVEL dBm (Note 1)

period
21 N-G dBrn (Noise-to-ground) (Note 1)
(3) Impulse noise reference level in dBrn
22 CMSG (C-Message filter) (Note 2)
(c) PIAR Moa (Pealc-to-A".,.. Rtmo): Re-
ceive or transmit P/AR signal level in dBm. 233kHz (3 kHz flat filter) (Note 2)

2.09 RIGHT DISPLA Y (Item 9): Will display a 24 15 kHz (15 kHz flat filter) (Note 2)
value as determined by the mode selected; the
LED to the right of the display will indicate the' unit 25 PROGR (Program filter) (Note 2)
of measurement.
26 50 KB (50 kBit wideband filter) used for
(a) TMS Mode: Receive or transmit signal fre- testing digital transmission local loops, in-
quency in kilohertz. cluding DSO level.

(b) IMPULSE NOISE Mode: Displays counts 27 NOTCH (1010 Hz notch filter)
(hits) above threshold. Either total counts per
threshold, worst 15·minute counts, or REF, MID Note 1: If both the LEVEL LED and the N-G LED
or HI counts (depending on selection) may be are off, then the 1125 is in the NOISE mode (for "-.J'
displayed. measuring metallic noise).

(c) PIAR Mode: Receive or transmit P/AR Note 2: Characterization of noise filter requires a
measurement reading in P/AR units. continuous signal at a preferred reference level of
-10.0 dBm.
2.10 MEASUREMENT S«tioll (Item 2): Opera-
tor selects the measurement to be made by 2.12 OSCILLATOR Section (Item 6): Test opera·
pressing the ENTER key on the keypad, followed by tor selects the level and frequency of
the numeric code of the desired measurement type. oscillator functions by entering the actual frequency
and level desired, or by entering the numeric codes of
10 TMS (Transmission Measurement Set) the fixed frequencies provided.

11 IMP N (Impulse Noise) 30 FREQ SET (frequency set)

12 P/AR (Peak-to-Average Ratio) (optional) 31 LEVEL SET

32 SF SKIP: When used, does not allow any fre-

quency between 2450 Hz and 2750 Hz to be
programmed in, to prevent accidental disconnec·
tion of lines. When 100 Hz stepping is being used,
it will "jump over" those frequencies.

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33 404 Hz Note: The worst 15·minute [41] period may be call-

ed out for each threshold if 60 minutes [52] or Con-
34 1004 Hz tinuous [53] is selected and at least 15 minutes of
counting has occurred.
35 2713 Hz
48 125 ms BLANK: Disables counting for 125 ms
36 2804 Hz after a hit.

2.13 IMPULSE FUNCTIONS Section (Item 8): 49 10 ms BLANK: Disables counting for 10 ms
With the 1125 in the IMP N mode and set after a hit.
to RECEIVE, the operator may set the threshold for
measuring hits and select the total time for making 50 5 MIN: Length of measurement period is 5
measurements by pressing the ENTER key, followed minutes.
by the desired function. An audible signal will sound
on each occurrence of a noise spike. Tone volume can 51 15 MIN: Length of measurement period is 15
be adjusted with the volume control (Fig. 1·1, Item minutes.
12).
52 60 MIN: Length of measurement period is 60
40 TOTAL COUNTS/TH: The 1125 will count all minutes.
hits at or above the preset threshold value.
53 CONT: Continuous measurement.
41 WORST 15 MIN: The 1125 will recall from its
memory a record of the worst 15-minute 54 CLOCK SET: Used to set and/or display the
measurement period, along with the real time of real time.
occurrence. The 1125 allows a maximum of 255
counts per threshold during anyone minute; if ex- 2.14 IMP N STATUS (Item 4): Impulse noise
ceeded, display will read "OR15". measurement status is indicated by three
LEDs.
42 REF SET: Enables the operator to set the
reference value (threshold) for impulse noise (a) Counting LED: Lit during the counting inter-
measurements. vals of 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 60 minutes, and
continuous. The LED will light when the start but·
43 IMP N W/O TONE: Impulse noise without ton is pressed, and go out after the selected time
tone. interval has elapsed.

44 1004 Hz LOSS RESET: Resets and arms the (b) 1004 Hz PRES: Lit when a 1004 Hz tone is
1004 Hz loss indicator LED (see 2.14). present, and go out when the tone goes below
- 40 dBm for more than 125 mao The LED will
45 DISPLAY REF CTS: The total number of relight when tone reappears for more than 125 mao
hits above the reference threshold is
displayed. (c) 1004 Hz LOSS: Lit if a 1004 Hz tone is not
present, or if the 1004 Hz baa dropped below
46 DISPLAY MID CTS: The total number of hits - 40 dBm for more than 126 ms. To tum off the
4 dB above the MID threshold is displayed. 1004 Hz LED:

47 DISPLAY HI CTS: The total number of hits 8 ENTER 4 4

dB above the HI threshold is displayed.
2.11 SPEAKER: Allows audible monitoring of the
received or tranamitted signal, entries keyed
into the data entry keypad, and impulse noise spikes.

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SETUP TOPIC 3
EDITION 1

3. SETUP 3.04 Setting the clock: Set the real time clock by
entering the following sequence:
3.01 This topic describes setup procedures for the
use of the 1125 Transmission Test Set. ENTER 5 4
Specific procedures for a variety of tests may be
found in Topics 4 through 11. The time should appear on the left display, and the
CLOCK SET LED should blink. Time is displayed on
3.02 DC /IOUWI' option: Units equipped with the dc a 24-hour basis (3 p.m. is displayed as 15.00). If the
power option operate on 110 V ac, with a time displayed is incorrect, enter the correct time at
battery back-up system. If the unit is connected to an the keypad, then enter ENTER 5 4 again to exit
ac outlet, the battery is charging. The 1125 may be from the CLOCK SET mode. The CLOCK SET LED
used on battery power for up to 3 1/z hours. A low bat- will stop blinking. Note that the clock circuitry is
teryindicator on the front panel (Item 11, Fig. 1·1) in· powered by battery even when the 1125 is turned off
dicates operational time is limited to 15 to 30 minutes; and unplugged.
the unit should be connected to ac power to fully
charge the battery. 3.01 Tut anup: Set up the unit for testing a cir-
cuit:
(a) If the unit must be left-on while charging, it
will receive a trickle charge. (a) Connect a 310 cord from the circuit under test
to the front panel jacks on the 1125. Press the
(b) With the unit turned off, battery will be fully transfer switch to the appropriate position:
charged in approximately 16 hours.
(1)If the receive side of the circuit under test
3.OS POlDer on: Pull the ON/OFFNOL switch out is to be connected to the B 310 jack, the
to turn the unit on. TRANSFER switch should be in.

(a) All the front panel LEDs and all segments of (2) If the receive side of the circuit under test
both displays should light. No error codes is to be connected to the A 310 jack, the
should be displayed. TRANSFER switch should be out.

(1) The transmit signal is automatically looped (b) Set the TRANSMIT switch (Item 19, Fig. I-I)
through the filters to the receiver section. to the position which matches the impedance
of the transmit side of the circuit under test.
(2) The output of each filter is checked to
verify that the signal is within specified (c) Set the RECEIVE switch (Item 16, Fig. I-I)
parameters. "Out-of-spec" signals generate er- to the position which matches the impedance
ror codes. Refer to Topic 12. of the receive side of the circuit under test.

(b) The 1125 will default to TMS[10], TRAN[13], (d) If the RECEIVE circuit is to be measured in
and LEVEL{20], at 0.0 dBm and 1.004 kHz. the BRIDGED mode, push the BRIDGEI
TERM switch (Item 16, Fig. I-I) so that it is in the
(c) The operator may exit from any function out position.
mode by entering any other function.
3.06 Instructions for performing tests begin in
Topic 4.

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 TRANSMITTER LEVEL AND FREQUENCY TOPIC 4
EDITION 1

4. TlANSMlml LEVEL AND FIEQUENCY 4.02 Cluuaging level 4ntl freq,"MII: Chart 4·B
shows the steps used to set or change the level
4.01 ll1ititJl Ntup: Chart 4·A shows the keypad en· and frequency of a signal being transmitted by the
tries used to set up the 1125 to display the 1125.
level and frequency of the signal being generated by
the test set.

CHAIT 4·A
TlANSMmEI LEVEL AND FIEQUENCY

O,DATOI ACTION
fUNCTION INDlCATOa
(KIYSTIOKU)

ENTER 1 0 TMS mode [10] TMS LED lit

Level mode-all filters
ENTER 20 bypassed [20] LEVEL LED lit
-
Display transmit signals Left display shows level, right display shows frequency
ENTER 1 3
of the transmitted signal.

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CHART A·I
CHANGING LEVEL/FREQUENCY

O'DATOI ACTION FUNCTION INDlCAToa

(KIYSTIOKD)

ENTER 31 Set level mode [31] LEVEL SET LED blinking

Sets output level to -10.4 dBm
10 . 4 -10.4 on left display; dBm LED LIT
(Note 1) and (Note 3)
ENTER 3 0 Set frequency mode (30] FREQ SET LED blinking
Method A-U•• for ANY frequency
ENTER. 440 Set desired frequency 0.440 on right display; kHz LED lit.
Change to new frequency
ENTER 9.990 (Note 2) 9.990 on right display; kHz LED lit.

Method I-U.. with bullt·ln .tandard Uequencle.

Sets the transmitter to a fre-

ENTER 3 3 [33] 404 Hz LED lit; 0.404 kHz on right display.
quency of 404 Hz
Sets the transmitter to a ire-
ENTER 3 4 [34]1.004 Hz LED lit; 1.004 kHz on right display.
quency of 1004 Hz
Method C-U.ed when SF (5In,le Frequency) .I,nallln, units are u.ed In the circuit under te.t.
Disables the selection of any
frequency in the range of 2450
ENTER 3 2 [32] SF SKIP LED lit
to 2750 Hz to prevent acciden-
tal circuit disconnect.
Examplet
Audible double-beep warning of an attempt to use a
ENTER 3 5 Attempt to use 2713 Hz
frequency in the SF range

Nota:
1. Refer to 2.06 to increment or decrement the value entered.
2. The most frequently changed parameter should be entered last to reduce the number of
operator keystrokes.
3. Values entered are negative unless the + I - key is depressed. Depress the + I - key only when positive
values are to be entered.

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LEVEL AND FREQUENCY MEASUREMENTS TOPIC 5
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5. LEVEL AND 'REQUENCY MEASUREMENTS 5.03 SiglltJl level rtuage.. If the signal level is
greater than + 10.3 dEm, an over range (Or)
5.01 Monitoring level and !nqruM1/: The se- symbol will appear in the left display. If the signal is
quence given in Chart 5-A allows an operator less than -50.0 dEm, an under range (Ur) symbol will
to monitor the level and frequency of a signal on a cir- appear.
cuit being tested by the 1125.
5.OA FrequeM1/ rollfle: If the frequency is less
5.02 The level of the signal will be displayed on the than approximately 20 Hz, LO appears in
left display; the frequency of the signal will the right display. If the frequency is higher than
appear on the right display. about 110 kHz, HI appears in the right display.

CHART 5·A
LEVEL AND FREQUENCY MEASUREMENTS

STIP . ACTION FUNCTION INDICATORS

1 Set transfer
switch as required -

2 ENTER 1 0 TMS mode [10). TMS LED lit.

3 ENTER 1 4 Receive [14] side. REC LED lit.
4 ENTER 2 0 Level [20]. LEVEL LED lit.

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5.05 Entering Quiet Termination Mode: The 5.06 Exiting Quiet Termination Mode: The quiet
quiet termination mode can be entered from termination mode is released from either a
either a transmit level or noise level function by transmit level or transmit noise mode by following
following the steps in Chart 5-B. the steps in Chart 5-C.

CHART 5·8
ENTERING QUIET TERMINATION MODE

STEP ACTION FUNCTION INDICATORS

1 ENTER Transmitter is still on until re- Transmit level will display OFF. Frequency is
ceive mode is entered, or the blanked.
frequency is changed.
2 ENTER 1 4 Receive mode. Transmitter is REC LED lit.
turned of(and stays off until a
level set operation is performed.

CHART 5·C
EXITING QUIET TERMINATION MODE I
STEP ACTION FUNCTION INDICATORS "---'

1 ENTER 3 1 Set level mode. LEVEL SET LED BLINKS.

2 ENTER + / - 10.0 Set output level to + 10.0 dBm. + 10.0 on left display, dBm LED lit.

NOTE: Quiet termination u dropped after any valid level u entered during level aet operation.

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METALLIC NOISE MEASUREMENTS TOPIC 6
EDITION 1

6. MITALLIe NOISI MEASUREMENTS 6.02 Metallic noise level (10 to 100 dBm) will aIr
pear in left display. Ur indicates the noise
6.01 Procedure: Metallic noise level in dBm may level is less than 10 dBm.
be measured by entering the sequence given
in Chart 6-A (Note 1). Note 1: If both the LEVEL LED and the N·G LED
are off, the 1125 is in the (metallic) noise mode. The
noise filter in use is indicated by the illuminated LED;
2.11 lists noise filters available.

CHART 6·A
METALLIC NOISE MEASUREMENTS

STIP ACTION fUNCTION INDICATOD

1 Set TRANSFER
SWITCH as required
2 ENTER 1 0 TMS mode [10] [10] TMS LED lit
3 ENTER 1 4 Receive [14] side [14] REC LED lit

Select desired filter ([22]

4 ENTER X X . through [27]) Filter LED lit

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NOISE·TO·GROUND MEASUREMENT TOPIC 7
EDmON 1

7. NOISI·TO·GROUND MEASURIMENT (b) Use a properly grounded 3·wire 110 V ac out-

let.
7.01 Grounding: For accurate impulse noise-to-
ground measurements, the 1125 must be pro- 7.02 Procedure: Refer to Chart 7-A for setup pro-
perly grounded: cedure. The impulse noise-to-ground level
(between 50 and 130 dBrn) appears in the left display.
(a) Connect an external lead from frame (circuit)
ground to the binding post on the rear of the
instrument during battery operation, or

CHAIT 7·A
NOISE·TO·GROUND MEASURIMENn

STIP ACTION FUNCTlON INDtCATOIS

1 ENTER 1 0 TMS mode TMS LED lit

2 ENTER 1 4 Measure RECEIVE [14] side REC LED lit
3 ENTER 2 1 NOISE TO GROUND N-G LED [21] lit
4 ENTER 2 X Select the desired filter Filter LED lit

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 NOISE-WITH-TONE MEASUREMENT TOPIC 8
mmON1

I. NOISE·WITH·TONE MEASUREMENT 1.02 Procetlun: Chart S·A shows the keypad se-
quence used for initiating noise-with·tone
1.01 Notela filter: The 1125 is equipped with a 1010 measurements.
Hz filter for making noise with tone (notch
noise) measurements. 1.03 Read the noise level (10 to 100 dBm) on the
left display.

CHART I·A
NOISE·WITH·TONE MEASUREMENTS

SlIP AcnON fUNCTION INDCCATOIS

1 ENTER 1 0 TMS mode TMS LED lit

2 ENTER 1 4 Receive side REC LED [14] lit
3 ENTER 2 X (Select filter) Filter LED lit
-
4 ENTE'R 2 7 Notch filter NOTCH FILTER LED [27] lit

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IMPULSE NOISE MEASUREMENTS TOPIC 9
EDmON 1

•. IMPUUI NOISI MIASUIIMENTS (d) 1004 Hz Loa: Impulse noise meaaurements

are nonnally done with a 1004 Hz tone. If the
'.01 The following parameters should be tone is lost, or if it falls below -40 dBm for more
understood by the 1125 operator before at- than 125 milliseconds, the 1125 stops counting im-
tempting to meaaure impulse noise: pulse noises and the 1004 Hz LOSS LED lights. To
turn off the 1004 Hz LOSS LED enter:
(a) &terence ufJel: This is an operator-selected
threshold level; any impulse noises above this ENTER 4 4
level register as hits or counts. The MID level and
the HI level are automatically set at 4 dB and 8 dB The 1125 will start counting again when the 1004
above this reference level. Hz tone returns. Starting another IMP N measure-
ment will also reset the LED.
(b) TiIM Duration: Impulse noise, by its nature,
is a random phenomenon; therefore, the (e) Total CtJrutt./TH: Entering
longer the measurement period, the greater the
reliability of the data. The 1125 offers a choice of ENTER 4 0
four time intervals: 5, 15, or 60 minutes, or con-
tinuous. In any mode, countiiig may be stopped by will display the total number of counts above the
pressing the START/STOP key. selected threshold. This can be done during or
after the counting period.
(c) Blanking Time: Large noise spikes may
cause oscillation or ringing. To prevent multi- (f) Wont 16 Min: Impulse noise is a random
ple counts of the same spike, it is necessary to phenomenon which generally occurs in bursts.
disable the counter for a period of time after a hit. The time of occurrence of these bursts may provide
The 1125 operator may select either 10 useful infonnation regarding the nature of the
milliseconds [49] or 125 milliseconds [48] of blank- fault. The 1125 allows the operator to see the start-
ing. If no selection is made, the 1125 will default to ing time of the worst 15 minutes of a 6Q.minute or
a 125 Irul blanking period. longer test. If more than 255 counts per minute are
meaaured, the display indicates OR 15. The recall
Example: Refer to Fig. 9-1. The noise spike at (~ of the worst 15 minutes is valid only if the test has
crosses the HIGH threshold, and triggers the run for at leaat 15 minutes in the 60-minute or con·
blanking circuitry. This spike will count as a tinuous mode.
reference hit, a MID hit, and a HIGH hit, since it
crosses all three thresholds. The spikes at (B) and '.02 ImpulH Nou.: Use Chart 9-A to initiate im-
(C) are oscillations (ringing) and are not counted as pulse noise measurements on the circuit
hits, because they occur during the time the under test. Note that the 1125 defaults to commonly
counter is blanked. The spike at (D) croasea the used settings which may be manually altered.
reference threshold, and will count as a hit and
trigger the blanking circuitry. It will not be includ- '.03 Impulse noise specifications are listed in Topic:
ed in the count of MID or HIGH hita. The spike at 13. Specifications are from publication IEEE
(E) would count as a MID and a HIGH hit, but not a P743101.
reference hit, since the spike at (0) has blanked the
reference threshold count. The spike at (F) trig-
gers the blanking circuitry and is included in the
count of reference hits and MID hits.

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TOPIC 9 (Cont) IMPULSE NOISE MiASUREMENTS -
EDmON 1

CHART '·A
IMPULSE NOISI MIASUREMENTS

STIP AcnON "UNCTION INDlCAToa COMMlHTS

By default, the C·MSG and

notch filters are selected,
1 ENTER 1 1 Measure impulse noise IMP N LED [11] lit and the blanking time set
to 125 ms with 60 dBrn
reference threshold and
15-minute interval.

Receive side Unit displays time and

2 ENTER 1 4 REC LED lit
counts
Option.:
3 ENTER 2 X Select filter
-
4 ENTER 34 Set oscillator to 1004 Hz 1004 Hz LED [34] lit

,
REF SET [42] LED
5 ENTER 4 2 Set reference level should blink

Digits entered. appear

in left display; dBrn
6 ENTER XX Enter the reference level
LED next to left '----/
display lit.
BLANK LED lit
7 ENTER48/9 Set blanking time
[48] or [49]
LED [50] [51] [52] or
8 ENTER 5 X Select measurement time
[53] lit
The COUNTING LED
should be on and the
9 START/STOP S tart counting 1004 Hz PRES and
LOSS LEOs will be
ILCtivated
The COUNTING LED
10 START/STOP Stop counting will go out
Measure impulse noise without IMPN without tone 1004 Hz tone and notch
11 ENTER 43
tone LED lit filter not required

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Pageg·2 ISS 2, SECTION 1125·301
IMPULSE NOISE MEASUREMENTS TOPIC 9 (Cont)
EDmONt

CHART '·A (Cont)

IMPULSI NOISI MIASUIEMINTS

STIP AcnON 'UHCnON INDICATORS COMMINTI

Start time of worst 16

,minutes shown on left
Worst 15-minute LED display. Counts during
12 ENTER 41 Worst 16-minute recall
lit
I

worst 15-minute interval

shown on right display.

ENTER 46 Display REF CTS lit

Counts for each threshold
13 46 Display MID CTS lit
displayed in right display
47 Display In CTS lit

...
III IINGING IlANKID
>
...
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III

HIGH THIUHOLD .. dim

7""'
MID THIUHOLD .. dim
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10-
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IIPIIlIHCI SIT LIYIl ... 41",

("41m)
}HOTCOUNTIDASHm
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TIM.

Flg_ '·t-Impul•• Nol•• leferenc. Lev.l.

ISS 2, SECTION 1125·301 Pageg·3

P/ AR MEASUREMENTS TOPIC 10
EDmON 1

10. PIAl MIASUIEMENn (b) The receiver measures the peak and average
values of the received signal, and displays
10.01 Purpo.e: The optional P/AR system is design- their ratio, which is the basis for the PI AR rating.
ed to measure the simultaneous effects of
bandwidth reduction, envelope delay distortion, and (c)A P/AR rating of 100 signifies that the pulse
return 1088 due to gain and phase ripples on voiceband train measured has suffered no degradation,
data signals. compared to the pulse train transmitted.

10.02 Meauremenu: P/AR measurements are not (d) P/AR specifications are listed in Topic 13. Ad·
affected by transient phenomena, frequency ditional information on PI AR systems
shifts, or noise. is in Bell System Publication 41009.

10.03 PIAR 'I/.tem: The P/AR system consists of a 10.lW '1'rtJIqmit proeedure: To transmit a PI AR
transmitter and a receiver connected to op- signal, use the sequence given in Chart 10·A.
posite ends of a voiceband transmission system.
10.01 Meaurement procedure: To measure a PI AR
(a) The transmitter generates a complex line signal, use the sequence given in Chart 10-B.
signal with no even harmonics, producing a
pulse train with half·wave symmetry. The peak.to-
average ratio of the signal is known.

CHART 10·A
TIANSMmlNG PIAl SIGNALS

$TIP ACTION fUNCTION INDlCAToa

1 ENTER 1 2 P/AR mode P/AR LED lit

2 ENTER 1 3 Display transmitted signal TRAN LED [13] lit

3 ENTER 3 1 Set level LEVEL SET LED [31] lit

4 ENTER 0.0 Level set to 0.0 dBm 0.0 in left display

5 Read level in dBm on

left display and PI AR
units on right display.

CHART 10·.
MIASUIING '1 AI SIGNALS

$TIP ACTION 'UNCTION INDlCATOIl

1 ENTER 1 2 P/AR mode P/AR LED [12] lit

2 ENTER 1 4 Display received signal REC LED [14] lit

3 Read the P/AR meas-
urement on the right
display.

ISS 2, SECTION 1125· 301 PIg11Q-1

 DIAL PROCEDURE TOPIC 11
EDmON 1

.-

11. DIAL PaOCIDUII (d) Use the butt-in handset to dial the far end of
the circuit.
11.01 The 1125 has the ability to hold wet dial-up
lines. Use the following sequence: (e) After the circuit is answered, switch to the
desired impedance to continue testing.
. (a) Connect patch cord from circuit under test to ,
the A or B 310 jack. Refer to Fig. 11-1 fori (f) Disconnect the butt·in handset (preferable) or
butt-in and circuit connection to the 1125. I return its mode switch to the "monitor" posi·
tion (Not. 1).
(b) Connect a butt-in handset to the binding posts
of the selected 310 jack. (g) To disengage, put the switch back in the
DIAL position.
(c) Set either the TRANSMIT or the RECEIVE
switch, 88 appropriate, to the DIAL position. Not. 1: The bridging 1088 caused by leaving the
Seize the circuit by switching the handset from handset connected may degrade the measurement
"monitor" to "talk." of a tone on the circuit.

ISS 2. SECTION 1125· 301 Pag.11·1

TOPIC 11 (Cont) DIAL PROCEDURE
EDmoN 1

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Page 11·2 ISS 2, SECTION 1125· 301
FAILURE MESSAGES TOPIC 12
EDmON 1

12. FAILUU MISSAGU

12.01 When switched on, the 1125 will enter a self·

test mode checking its internal circuitry. Re-
sults of each test appear in the left display as either
PASS or FAlL. The test number appears in the right
display.

12.02 Table 12-A is a list of the test numbers and the

circuit that is tested.

TAILI12·A
FAILURI MISSAGU

TUTNUMRI ClICUIT TISTID

1 Accuracy of built-in 10 V reference

11 IMP N measurement
12 PI AR measurement
20 TMS measurement
22 C·MSG filter
23 3 kHz filter

24 15 kHz filter
25 PROG filter
26 50 kB filter
27 1004 Hz notch filter

ISS 2, SECTION 1125·301 Plge12.1

SPECIFICATIONS TOPIC 13
EDITION 1

RECEIVEI
F.....uency Mealuremenhz

Range 20 Hz to 110 kHz

Level -50 to + 10.0 dBm
Resolution 1 Hz below 10 kHz
10 Hz, 10 kHz to 99.99 kHz
100 Hz above 100 kHz
Accuracy ±0.01% and least significant digit
Update Range 5 times/second, nominal

Lev" Mealuremenhz

Frequency Range 40 Hz to 110kHz

Level Range ..................•....................... -50 to + 10.0 dBm
Resolution 0.1 dB
Accuracy- ±0.1 dB at 1004 Hz

:~:: I %0.6 !%0.61 %0.21 %0.51 %1.61

40Hz 100Hz 200Hz 20kHz 86kHz 110kHz
FIIQUINCY
- Accuracy in dB applicable to all impedences

Nol.. Mealuremenhz

Modes Idle circuit noise (metallic)

Noise with tone (notch)
Noiae-to-ground
Weighting filters C-mesaage
3 kHz flat
15 kHz flat
Program
50 kBit wideband
Notch filter 1010 Hz (996-1025 Hz)
Range 10 to 100 dBm metallic
50 to 130 dBrn, noiae-to-ground
Accuracy ± 1 dB metallic with or without tone
± 1.6 dB, noiae-to-ground with or without tone
Resolution 1dB

Impul.. Nolle Mealuremenha

Ref (10) threshold 30 to 110 dBrn, metallic

60 to 140 dBm, noiae-to-ground
Mid threshold Ref +4 dB (max to 110 dBm metallic, max 140
dBmNG)
High threshold Ref +8 dB (max 110 dBm metallic, max 140 dB:
NG)

ISS 2, SECTION 1125·301 PIge13-1

TOPIC 13 (Cont) SPECIFICATIONS .
EDlTtON 1

"-./

Refaccuracy , , , ±1 dB, metAllic (40 dBm to 100 dBm)

± 1.5 dB, noise-oo-ground (70 dBm to
140 dBm)
Count capacity , ,........... 0 to 9999
Count rate (nominal) , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 or 100 per second
Holding tone 1088 • . . . . • . • • . . . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • -40 dBm ± 1 dB threshold
Timer period , , , 5, 15, 60 min. or continuous
Noise count display Accumulated count and worst 15-
Minute history with stored time of occurrence
Clock , , ,........ 24 hour (hrs., mins.)

Transmltt.r:

Frequency 40 Hz to 110 kHz

Output level , . .. -40 to + 10 dBm, ~ 600 ohms
-40 to +3 dBm (135 ohm and 150 ohm)
Resolution .. , ,- " 1 Hz below 10 kHz
10 Hz, 10 kHz to 99.99 kHz
100 Hz above 100 kHz
Fixed tones 404 Hz, 1004 Hz, 2804 Hz, 2713 Hz (all ±0.1 %)
Total dlstonlon· (In dl from fundamental)

L f
E + 10
V +3
-~ -w -~ -40
+6 '-J

E -~ -~ -w -~ -~
L -30
d -~ -~ -~ -~ -~
-40
B 60Hz 100Hz 200Hz 4kHz 85kHz 110 kHz
m
FIEQUENCY
-Measured per Pub 41009, Table L

PIAl (optIonal):

Transmit spectrum A composite signal of 16 frequencies between 140

Hz and 3890 Hz
Output level . . . .. -40 to 0 dBm (true RMS)
Receive input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. -40 to +3 dBm (true RMS)
PI AR range 0 to 120 PI AR units
Resolution 1 PI AR unit
Accuracy ± 2 (30 to 110 units)

General:

Impedances 135, 150, 600, 900, 1200 ohms

Independent selection of TRAN and REC
tennination
Bridging impedance : 50 k ohms
Longitudinal balance i: 80 dB at 60 Hz
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Page 13·2 ISS 2, SECTION 1125· 301

SPECIFICATIONS TOPIC 13 (Cont)
1DIT10Nl

Hold circuits 40 rnA max. at 50V and 0 ohms

25 rnA typo at 48V and 1600 ohms
Primary power 115 V ac, 30 watts, nominal
Battery Sealed gel cell 6 volts, 10 ampere hours
Battery capacity 3.5 hours, nominal at 260C
Auto shut-off ., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Battery voltage ; 5.7 volts
Recharge cycle 16 hours (with unit off)
Operating temperature 0 to 500(;
Storage temperature -40 to 500C
Dimensions 5.70 inches high x 11.75 inches wide x 15.30
inches deep (14.5 cm x 29.8 cm x 38.9 cm)
7.0 inches high with retractable cover
Weight (with battery) 19.51bs (8.9 Kg)

Acceuorf...

Retractable front cover

Canvas carrying case
Rack mount 19 inches, or 23 inches, x 5.75 inches panel space

BSTR Putr41oo9 (May, 1975)

IEEE P7431D1 (July, 1982)

ISS 2. SECTION 1125· 301 PIge13·3

 INDIX
Number L
1004 Hz loss, 2-3, 9-2, 1-3 Level measurements, 5-1, Chart 5-A
Level range, 5-1
A
Acce880ries, 13-3 M
Metallic noise measurements, 6-1, Chart 6-A
I Monitoring level and frequency, 5-1
Binding posts, 2-1, Fig. I-I
Blanking time, Table I-A, 2-3 N
Blanking, illustration, Fig. 1·1 Noise-to-ground measurement, 7-1, Chart
Bridge/term switch, 2-1, Fig. 1-1 7-A
Noise-with·tone measurement, 8-1, Chart
C 8-A
Changing frequency, 4--1, Chart 4--B Notch fil~r, 8-1
Changing level, 4--1 Notch filter reset, 8·1, Chart 8-A
Clock, 2-3, 3-1
D
o
OnIofflvolume switch, 2-1, Fig. 1-1
DC power option, 3-1 Oscillator section, 2-2, Fig. 1-1
Dial connections, Fig. 11-1
Dial procedure, 11-1 p
Display section, 2·1, Fig. 1-1 P/AR measurement procedure, 10-1, Chart
Display, left, 2-1, Fig. 1-1 10-B
Display, right, 2·2, Fig. 1-1 P/AR measurements, 10-1
P/AR system, 10-1
E P/AR transmit procedure, 10-1, Chart 10-A
Entry keypad, 2·1, Fig. 1-1
I
F Receive switch, 2-1, Fig. I-I
Failure messages, 1-1, 12-1, Table 12·A References, 1-1
Frequency measurements, 5-1, Chart S-A
Frequency range, 5·1 s
Front panel features, 2-1, Fig. 1-1 Set up, 3-1
Front panel, 1-1, 1-2, 1·3 Signal level range, 2-2, 5-1
Specifications, 13-1
G
General, 1·1 T
Grounding, 7-1 Teat set up, 3-1
Thresholds, illustration, Fig. 9·1
Total counts per threshold, 9-1
IMP N status, 2·3 Transfer switch, 2-1
Impulse functions section, 9-1 Transmitter level and frequency, 4--1, Chart
Impulse noise measurement, 9-1, Chart 9-A 4--A
Inpulse noise reference level, 9-1
Initial test set-up, 3-1 W
Introduction, 1-1 Wont 15 minutes, 2-3, 9·1

ISS 2, SECTION 1125·301 Ploelndex·1