Msm r2a

Introduction 1

Getting Started 2

Setup of Terminals 3
MINI-LINK
MSM Network
Operation Manual Management
4
MINI-LINK E
Copyright © ERICSSON 1999 Terminal 5
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MINI-LINK E Micro
Terminal 6
MINI-LINK C and
99-02
Mk II Terminals 7

Appendices 8
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I Contents

Contents Page

1 Introduction 1-3
1.1 MINI-LINK Service Manager Features 1-3
1.2 The MINI-LINK Service Manager Software 1-3
1.2.1 Copyright for MSM Software 1-3
1.2.2 Third Party Software Products 1-3
1.2.3 MINI-LINK Service Manager Software Licence Agreement 1-4
1.2.4 MINI-LINK Service Manager Software Revision 1-4
1.3 How to Use the Manual 1-4
1.3.1 Related Documents 1-5
1.4 Safety Requirements 1-7
1.5 Terminology 1-8

2 Getting Started 2-3
2.1 Installation 2-3
2.1.1 Package Contents 2-3
2.1.2 System Requirements 2-3
2.1.3 Installation Procedure from CD-ROM 2-4
2.1.4 Installation Procedure from Diskett 2-6
2.2 User Categories 2-7
2.2.1 Control User 2-7
2.2.2 View User 2-7
2.2.3 Password 2-7
2.3 Entering MSM 2-8
2.3.1 Login 2-8
2.3.2 No contact established 2-10
2.4 General Action Procedures 2-10
2.4.1 Selecting Menu Items 2-10
2.5 Accessing Help 2-10
2.6 The MSM Program Windows 2-11
2.6.1 Overview 2-11
2.6.2 Different Options for the User Categories 2-12
2.7 The Network Window 2-13
2.7.1 Generating a Network List 2-13
2.7.2 Working with Groups and Terminals 2-14
2.8 Entering a Terminal Window 2-19
2.9 Leaving a Terminal Window 2-21
2.10 Closing a Network Window 2-21
2.11 Exiting the program 2-21

3 Setup of Terminals 3-3
3.1 IDs 3-3
3.1.1 Restricted IDs 3-3
3.2 Setup of MINI-LINK E Equipment 3-4
3.2.1 AM Setup 3-4
3.2.2 Hop Setup 3-9
3.2.3 Traffic Setup 3-10
3.2.4 SAU Setup 3-12
3.2.5 Expanded NCC for MINI-LINK E 3-15
3.3 Setup of MINI-LINK E Micro 3-16
3.4 Setup of MINI-LINK C and MkII Equipment 3-18
3.4.1 Radio Terminal Setup 3-18
3.4.2 SMM Setup 3-20

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3.5 Examples of ID Setups 3-22
3.5.1 Example 1: A MINI-LINK E 1+0 Hop 3-22
3.5.2 Example 2: A MINI-LINK E 1+1 Hop with SAU 3-22
3.5.3 Example 3: A MINI-LINK Sub-Network 3-23
3.6 Example of Traffic Setup with Routing 3-24
3.7 Example of a Routing Setup form 3-27
3.7.1 Explanation of the Form Contents 3-28

4 Network Management 4-3
4.1 Network Supervision 4-3
4.1.1 Terminal Types 4-4
4.1.2 Communication Channels 4-5
4.1.3 Network Operation and Maintenance Facilities 4-6
4.1.4 Alarm Notification 4-7
4.1.5 Fault Information 4-8
4.2 The Main Frame Window 4-9
4.2.1 The Network Menu 4-10
4.2.2 The Log Menu 4-11
4.2.3 The Config Menu 4-11
4.2.4 The Help Menu 4-12
4.3.1 The Terminal List 4-14
4.3.2 The Group Tree 4-15
4.3.3 The Status Bar 4-15
4.3.5 The Edit Menu 4-16
4.3.8 The View Menu 4-27
4.3.9 The Window Menu 4-29
4.4 Remote SW Upgrade 4-30
4.4.1 Introduction 4-30
4.4.2 Recommendations for Remote SW Upgrade 4-31
4.5 Remote SW Load 4-32
4.5.1 Network Menu in the Network Window 4-32
4.5.2 Select SW Type and Version 4-34
4.5.3 Scanning in Progress 4-36
4.5.4 Select Units to Load 4-36
4.5.5 Load Progress 4-39
4.5.6 Optional Load Windows 4-41
4.6 Remote SW Activation 4-43
4.6.2 Select Load Session for Activation 4-45
4.6.4 Select Units for Activation 4-47
4.6.5 Activation Progress 4-50

5 MINI-LINK E Terminal 5-3
5.1 MINI-LINK E Technical Description 5-3
5.1.1 Radio Unit (RAU) 5-3
5.1.2 Modem Unit (MMU) 5-7
5.1.3 Switch Multiplexer Unit (SMU) 5-10
5.1.4 Service Access Unit (SAU) 5-13
5.2 MINI-LINK E Supervision 5-16
5.2.1 Operation and Maintenance Facilities 5-17
5.2.2 Fault Localization 5-17

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5.3 MINI-LINK E Radio Terminal Window 5-18
5.3.1 The Setup Menu 5-19
5.3.4 The Misc Menu 5-29
5.3.7 The Terminal Window (Radio Terminal) 5-33
5.4 MINI-LINK E SAU Terminal Window 5-40
5.4.7 The Terminal Window (SAU) 5-53
5.5 Details on 1+1 Switching and AIS 5-56
5.5.1 Switching in 1+1 Systems 5-56
5.5.2 Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) 5-57
5.6 Repair and Extension 5-58
5.6.1 Factory Setup with the Preset Function 5-58
5.6.2 Factory Setup without the Preset Function 5-58
5.6.3 Setups after Addings or Replacements 5-59
5.6.4 Spare Parts and Repair 5-59

6 MINI-LINK E Micro Terminal 6-3
6.1 MINI-LINK E Micro Technical Description 6-3
6.1.1 MINI-LINK E Micro Radio Unit 6-3
6.2 MINI-LINK E Micro Supervision 6-5
6.3 MINI-LINK E Micro Terminal Window 6-6
6.4 Repair and Extension 6-23
6.4.1 Factory Setup with the Preset Function 6-23
6.4.2 Spare Parts and Repair 6-23

7 MINI-LINK C and MkII Terminals 7-3
7.1 MINI-LINK C and MkII Supervision 7-3
7.2 Radio Terminal Window 7-5
7.2.1 The Setup menu 7-5

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Contents IV

7.3 SMM Terminal Window 7-19
7.3.7 The Terminal Window (SMM) 7-28
7.4 Details on Protected Switching and AIS 7-33
7.4.1 Switching in Protected Systems 7-33
7.4.2 Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) 7-33
7.5 Repair 7-34

8 Appendices 8-3
Connection of Modem for Remote Supervision 8-3
Program Files 8-6
Using the Service Telephone for SAU Exp2 8-8
Failure Report 8-9

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1-1 1 Introduction 1
Contents
1 Introduction Page

1.1 MINI-LINK Service Manager Features 1-3

1.2 The MINI-LINK Service Manager Software 1-3
1.2.1 Copyright for MSM Software 1-3
1.2.2 Third Party Software Products 1-3
1.2.3 MINI-LINK Service Manager Software Licence Agreement 1-4
1.2.4 MINI-LINK Service Manager Software Revision 1-4

1.3 How to Use the Manual 1-4
1.3.1 Related Documents 1-5
1.3.1.1 Reference Documents for MINI-LINK Netman 1-5
1.3.1.2 Reference Documents for MINI-LINK E 1-5
1.3.1.3 Reference Documents for MINI-LINK C 1-6

1.4 Safety Requirements 1-7

1.5 Terminology 1-8

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1 Introduction
1.1 MINI-LINK Service Manager Features
The MINI-LINK Service Manager (MSM) is a PC tool for service, operation
and maintenance of MINI-LINK sub-networks, including setup and fault
localization.
The MINI-LINK Service Manager (MSM) operate under Microsoft Windows
95/98 and NT 4.0 on an IBM personal computer or compatible. The graphical
user interface follows the user interface principles of Microsoft Windows.

New functionality in MSM 5.1 compared to MSM R4B:
- Support for MINI-LINK E Micro.
- Remote Software Upgrade for download and activation of new CSS software
versions to various MINI-LINK E terminal units.
- Expanded NCC for interconnection between two AMMs and one E Micro.
- Full severity presentation (previous MNM functionality).
- Alarm log data collected for all terminals in the terminal list (previous MNM
functionality).
- Notification messages presented in the status bar for all terminals in the terminal
list (previous MNM functionality).
- Network window improved with drag-n-drop functionality for handling of
groups and terminals.
Changed functionality in MSM 5.1 compared to MSM R4B:
- AGC and Performance log no longer supported.
- Port Expander no longer supported.

1.2 The MINI-LINK Service Manager Software
1.2.1 Copyright for MSM Software
The MSM program is protected by copyright law and international treaties.
Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program, or any portion of it,
may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the
maximum extent possible under law.
Copyright 1999 Ericsson Microwave Systems AB.

1.2.2 Third Party Software Products
Portions of MSM:
- Copyright 1996 Pervasive Software, Inc
- Copyright 1996 Greenleaf Software

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1.2.3 MINI-LINK Service Manager Software Licence
Agreement
Ericsson sells the right to use the software products under the conditions in our
Software Licence Agreement. Our Software Licence Agreement is a mandatory
and binding document which defines the scope of the right to use the software.
For a copy of the Software Licence Agreement or more information please
contact your Ericsson representative.

1.2.4 MINI-LINK Service Manager Software Revision
Ericsson Microwave Systems AB reserves the right to update the program,
change input data etc. without prior notice. The revision state of the program is
displayed in the head of the Login window and in the About Service Manager
window reached from the Help menu.

1.3 How to Use the Manual
This manual describes, in text and figures, how to use MSM for installation,
operation and maintenance of MINI-LINK equipment.

Chapter 1 introduces the MINI-LINK Service Manager, this manual and the
MINI-LINK terminology.
Chapter 2 describes how to start the work with the MSM program, including
installation and working with groups and terminals.
Chapter 3 explains the setup of MINI-LINK terminals of different types, with step-
by-step instructions. Examples are given in the last section. If the sub-
network that you are connected to is already set up, you can leave this
chapter out.
Chapter 4 describes how to work with a MINI-LINK sub-network, including
dividing the net in groups and logging the terminals’ status.
Chapter 5 explains the operation of MINI-LINK E terminals and SAUs, with
details on the different windows and facilities.
Chapter 6 explains the operation of MINI-LINK E Micro terminals, with details on
the different windows and facilities.
Chapter 7 explains the operation of MINI-LINK C and MkII radios and SMMs,
with details on the different windows and facilities.
Chapter 8 consists of appendices; information on how to use a modem, how to use
the service telephone, the program files and a failure report, which
should be attached when sending MINI-LINK equipment for repair.
Chapter 9 Index pages.

Throughout the manual, text proceeded by a dot (•) is a job action of some kind.
In instructions which are sequences of actions, the actions are numbered.

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1.3.1 Related Documents
1.3.1.1 Reference Documents for MINI-LINK Netman
EN/LZT 110 5044 MINI-LINK Netman Installation and Configuration Manual.
The manual is intended for the System administrator user
category and describes how to install, configure and
maintain the MINI-LINK Netman program for the
MINI-LINK networks.

EN/LZT 110 5043 MINI-LINK Netman Operation Manual.
The manual is intended for the Control user and the View
user categories and describes how to use the MINI-LINK
Netman Client program for network management.

EN/LZT 110 5048 MINI-LINK Network Management, Technical Description.
The description gives a detailed technical and functional
description of the MINI-LINK Netman Software and the
MINI-LINK Service Manager (MSM).

1.3.1.2 Reference Documents for MINI-LINK E
EN/LZT 110 2011 MINI-LINK E, Product Catalogue.
The catalogue is intended to be an aid when compiling an
order or simply to give an overview of the radio-link
products in the MINI-LINK E programme.
EN/LZT 110 2012 MINI-LINK E, Technical Description.
description of the main products in the MINI-LINK E
programme.
EN/LZT 110 2013 MINI-LINK E, Planning and Engineering Manual.
The manual describes how to realize a MINI-LINK
network. The purpose is to support both the network
planning phase and the realization phase.
EN/LZT 110 2014 MINI-LINK E, Installation Manual.
The manual describes the installation procedure including
cabling for the MINI-LINK E.
EN/LZT 110 5064 MINI-LINK E Micro, Installation Manual.
The manual describes the installation procedure including
cabling for the MINI-LINK E Micro.

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1.3.1.3 Reference Documents for MINI-LINK C
EN/LZT 110 149 MINI-LINK C with C Micro, Product Catalogue.
The catalogue is intended to be an aid when compiling an
order or simply to give an overview of the radio-link
products in the MINI-LINK C programme.
EN/LZT 110 145 MINI-LINK C with C Micro, Technical Description.
description of the main products in the MINI-LINK C
programme.
EN/LZB 105 494 MINI-LINK C Radio Module, User’s Manual.
The manual gives an overall explanation of the facilities of
the microwave radio MINI-LINK C and its operation.
EN/LZT 110 140 MINI-LINK ICM-C, User’s Manual.
the ICM-C.
EN/LZB 105 485 MINI-LINK SMM-C, User’s Manual.
the SMM-C.

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1.4 Safety Requirements
Electrical Safety
The MINI-LINK equipment meets the requirements for class I EN 60950 and EN
41003. For electrical safety the DC power supply shall have reinforced insulation to
the mains supply. All external connections are SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage)
except for the DC power connection when fed by a 60 V supply.

Service Personnel
Installation and service must be done by personnel having appropriate technical
training and experience necessary to be aware of hazards during installation and/or
service and of measures to minimize any danger to themselves or any other person.

Safety Precautions
- Follow all warnings and instructions in the manual.

- This symbol appears in the manual and identifies conditions or practices that
are hazardous or affect safe operation of the equipment.
- Access to equipment in use shall be restricted to service personnel.
- Do not use any installation components (screws, nuts etc.) other than those
enclosed with the equipment or recommended by the MINI-LINK manufacturer.
- Ensure that the installation instructions, including required tightening torques for
bolted joints, are followed and that appropriate tools (preferably the
recommended tools) are used.
- Use adequate safety devices (helmet, gloves, safety cables etc.) when working on
or around the mast. Be aware of the risk of falling objects. Consider the safety
catch when hoisting the antenna and radio.

Microwave Radiation
No dangerous levels of microwave radiation exist outside the antenna feeder.
However, the body shall not be exposed to the radiation in front of the antenna
(<0.5 m from the feeder) for a long time (>6 minutes), see ENV 50166-2.
The transmitter should be switched off before disassembling the equipment, to
avoid microwave radiation.

Restricted
area

0.5 m

Figure 1-1. Restricted area.

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1.5 Terminology
MINI-LINK Terminology
AGC Automatic Gain Control
CSS Control and Supervision System, software within each terminal
which for example supports building of networks for operation and
maintenance
Far-end terminal The terminal with which the selected terminal communicates
Hop A radio-link connection with a pair of communicating terminals
ID Unique identity for the terminal
Mbps Mbit/s
MSM MINI-LINK Service Manager (PC program)
Near-end terminal The selected terminal
Network Several MINI-LINK sites connected via radio or cable
Unit Exchangeable part of a MINI-LINK system

MINI-LINK E Terminology
AM Access Module; indoor part
AMM Access Module Magazine
EAC External Alarm Channel. For explanation see section 4.1.2.
HCC Hop Communication Channel. For explanation see section 4.1.2.
MMU Modem Unit
NCC Node Communication Channel. For explanation see section 4.1.2.
RAC Remote Alarm Channel. For explanation see section 4.1.2.
RAU Radio Unit
RCC Radio Communication Channel. For explanation see section 4.1.2.
SAU Service Access Unit
SMU Switch/Multiplexer Unit
Terminal One side of a radio-link connection, or an SAU, with a unique ID in
the network

MINI-LINK C and MkII Terminology
EAC External Alarm Channel. For explanation see section 4.1.2.
IAC Internal Alarm Channel. For explanation see section 4.1.2.
ICM Inter Connection Module
SMM Switch/MUX Module
Terminal MINI-LINK radio or SMM with a unique ID in the network

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Contents
2 Getting Started Page 2
2.1 Installation 2-3
2.1.1 Package Contents 2-3
2.1.2 System Requirements 2-3
2.1.3 Installation Procedure from CD-ROM 2-4
2.1.4 Installation Procedure from Diskett 2-6

2.2 User Categories 2-7
2.2.1 Control User 2-7
2.2.2 View User 2-7
2.2.3 Password 2-7

2.3 Entering MSM 2-8
2.3.1 Login 2-8
2.3.2 No contact established 2-10

2.4 General Action Procedures 2-10
2.4.1 Selecting Menu Items 2-10

2.5 Accessing Help 2-10

2.6 The MSM Program Windows 2-11
2.6.1 Overview 2-11
2.6.2 Different Options for the User Categories 2-12

2.7.1 Generating a Network List 2-13
2.7.2 Working with Groups and Terminals 2-14
2.7.2.1 Views of the terminal list 2-15
2.7.2.2 Select groups or terminals 2-15
2.7.2.3 View groups/sub-groups and their contents 2-16
2.7.2.4 Change view in terminal list 2-16
2.7.2.5 Move groups or terminals 2-16
2.7.2.6 Pop-up menus 2-17
2.7.2.7 Undo/redo commands 2-18
2.7.2.8 Sorting in the terminal list 2-18
2.7.2.9 Find terminals 2-18

2.8 Entering a Terminal Window 2-19

2.9 Leaving a Terminal Window 2-21

2.10 Closing a Network Window 2-21

2.11 Exiting the program 2-21

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2 Getting Started 2
2.1 Installation
2.1.1 Package Contents
The MSM 5.1 program package LZY 202 531/1 includes:
- 1 CD-ROM (1/LZY 202 531/1)
- this user’s manual (EN/LZT 110 5057)

2.1.2 System Requirements
Minimum PC requirements:
- 486 processor
- Windows 95
- VGA monitor (800x600)
- 16 MB RAM
- 20 MB available hard disk space
- CD-ROM drive (or 3.5" disk drive, see section 2.1.4)
- One serial port
- Keyboard
- Mouse
Recommended PC requirements:
- Pentium processor
- Windows 95
- VGA monitor (800x600)
- 32 MB RAM
- 40 MB available hard disk space
- CD-ROM drive
- One serial port
- Keyboard
- Mouse

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2.1.3 Installation Procedure from CD-ROM
To install MSM 5.1, start Microsoft Windows 95 and follow this procedure:
Step 1 Insert the MINI-LINK Service Manager CD into the CD-ROM drive.
This will automatically start the Setup program.

Step 2 Welcome
This is the Welcome screen for
the Setup program.

• Click Next to continue.

Step 3 User Information
• Enter your Name, Company
and MSM Serial number. The
Serial number is found on the
back of the CD case.


Step 4 Registration Confirmation
• Click Yes to confirm your
user information.
• Click No to correct anything
that is incorrect.

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Step 5 Choose Destination Location
Ericsson recommends you to
use the default directory.
If you want to change the
directory click the Browse- 2
button.


Step 6 Select Program Folders
Ericsson recommends you to
use the default folders.
If you want to change the
folders select a folder from the
Existing Folders list or enter
the name of a new folder in the
Program Folders text box.


Step 7 Start Copying Files
Check all the parameters you have
entered.

• If all settings are correct click
Next to start the installation.

• If anything is wrong click Back
until you reach the right window
and enter the correct information.

Step 8 Setup Complete
It is recommended to read the
ReadMe file. It contains the
latest information on the
program.

• Click Finish to exit the setup
program.

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2.1.4 Installation Procedure from Diskette
The MSM 5.1 program is delivered on CD-ROM only. For installation from
diskette the installation files can be copied from CD-ROM to diskettes. Four
diskettes are required.
1. Copy the directories “Disk1”, “Disk2”, “Disk3” and “Disk4” to four
separate diskettes.
2. Insert diskett number 1 in your disk drive.
3. Select Run from the Start menu.
4. Type your disk drive and setup in the dialogue box, for example a:setup.
5. Click OK.
6. Follow the instructions given during installation (as described in step 2 to
step 8 in section 2.1.3).
7. After installation, read the README.TXT file for the latest MSM news.

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2.2 User Categories
There are two types of users, Control user and View user.

2.2.1 Control User
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The Control user has all the privileges necessary to operate the MINI-LINK sub-
network through the MSM.

2.2.2 View User
The View user can only change the parameters for his personal presentation, but has
not the possibility to save any changes.

2.2.3 Password
The MSM is protected by means of a password.
Two levels of access are available:
− Control user requires a password.
− View user does not require a password.

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2.3 Entering MSM
2.3.1 Login
1. Connect the PC to the O&M port on MINI-LINK E equipment, the AGC/O&M
port on MINI-LINK E Micro equipment or the TERM port on MINI-LINK C or
MkII equipment.

O&M port

Figure 2-1. The O&M port on MINI-LINK E equipment.

Figure 2-2. The AGC/O&M port on MINI-LINK E Micro equipment.

POWER
P-MARK

Figure 2-3. The TERM port on MINI-LINK C or MkII equipment.

2. Start Windows 95.
3. Start the MSM program.
If the default program folder has been used during the installation, the program is
found under the Windows Start menu:
ProgramsMINI-LINK Service Manager 5.1MINI-LINK Service Manager 5.1
Or double-click on the MINI-LINK Service Manager icon, if a shortcut is used to
start the program

Figure 2-4. The MSM icon.

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4. The Login window opens.

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Figure 2-5. The Login window.
5. In the Login window, choose your user category.
No password is required for the View user.
The Control user must enter a password in the Password field.
The default password is 1111.
If no password or an incorrect password is entered for the Control user, the
MSM program will be run with authorization level View.
If you want to change password, you do this from the Network window, in the
Config menu (see section 4.2.3.4).
6. Select OK.
The Main Frame window opens.

Figure 2-6. The Main Frame window.

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2.3.2 No contact established
If MSM fails to establish contact with a MINI-LINK sub-network when logging in,
you will be asked if you want to change communication parameters. If you do;
1. Select OK to open the Configure Communication window.
2. Make appropriate definitions; which serial port is used on the PC and how the
PC is connected to the MINI-LINK equipment (directly to a terminal or via a
modem).
3. Select Save when the definitions are correct.
The MSM program must be restarted.
If communication configuration is not the problem,
• check PC cable and Front end MINI-LINK equipment.

2.4 General Action Procedures
2.4.1 Selecting Menu Items
It is recommended to run MSM with a mouse, although all functions can be reached
with the keyboard. In the procedures described in this manual, the use of a mouse is
assumed.
Note: In all click instructions with the mouse, use the left-hand mouse button
unless otherwise stated.
To select a menu item,
• use the mouse to move the pointer to the item wanted and click on the item, or
• press <Alt> on the keyboard, in combination with the underlined letter of the
item desired.

2.5 Accessing Help
The application Help consists of a Network and Program Help file and separate
Terminal Help files. From the Network window all Help files are available, whereas
only the Help file for the selected terminal type can be accessed from the Terminal
window.
There are different ways to access Help:
• Press F1 on the keyboard to get help on a selected function.
• Select the Help button in an opened sub-window to get help on that sub-window.
• Select Contents from the Help menu in the Network window to get help on the
Network window and the program, or in the Terminal window to get help on the
terminal type.
• Select Terminal from the Help menu in the Network window to get help on a
terminal type.

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2.6 The MSM Program Windows
2.6.1 Overview
The MSM main program windows are:
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− The Main Frame window
− The Network window
− The Terminal window

M a in F r a m e
w in d o w

N e tw o r k
w in d o w

T e r m in a l
w in d o w

Figure 2-7. The MSM main program windows.

The Main Frame window is used to load or create a network list.
From here you reach the Network window.
The Network window is used for network supervision, control and
maintenance.
From here you reach the Terminal windows.
The Terminal window offers different control facilities such as alarm and status
presentation for terminal management.

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2.6.2 Different Options for the User Categories
In the MSM main program windows (the Main Frame window, Network
window and Terminal window) the menus offer different alternatives
depending on the user categories.
If a user category is not allowed to use a function, button or alternative in a
window or dialog box, the commands are greyed out.
For the View user it will in some cases result in a pop-up dialog window
stating that the View user is not allowed to use the command.

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2.7 The Network Window
2.7.1 Generating a Network List
When you enter MSM, you enter an empty Main Frame window.
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Figure 2-8. The Network menu options regarding the network list, for the Main Frame
window and the Network window.

The Main Frame window
The Network menu in the main Frame window offers different possibilities to
display network lists. Select one of these alternatives from the Network menu:
New To open a new, blank network list.
Open To open a stored network list.
Scan To generate a list including all terminals in the network.
Scan Local To generate a list with the local terminals (front end, far end and
terminals connected to the front end communication buses).
The Main Frame window is described in section 4.2.

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The Network Window
The Network window is opened, it shows the supervised network as a list of
terminals to the right. The terminals can be structured in groups, with the group tree
shown to the left. The group tree is built up by a root group with sub-groups in
different levels. (For further information on network management, see chapter 4.)

The Network menu
The Network menu in the Network Window offers the following alternatives
for the network list:
Close To close the Network window.
Save To save a network list which already has a name.
Save as To save a network list which has no name or should be saved under a
new name.
Merge To combine two network lists.
The opened network list will be modified by adding information from
another network list defined in a given file.
The Network window is described in section 4.3.

2.7.2 Working with Groups and Terminals
The handling of groups and terminals largely corresponds with the Explorer of
Microsoft Windows 95, where groups equal directories and terminals equal files.

Figure 2-9. The Network window with group tree and terminal list.

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2.7.2.1 Views of the terminal list
The terminal list in the Network window can be viewed in two different ways,
either in Details view or in List view:
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Figure 2-10. The Details view in the Terminal list
When the Details view is selected the terminal list will be presented in three
columns, showing the ID including a symbol corresponding to the severity, the
Type of terminal and the alarm status Severity of the terminals in the terminal
list.

Figure 2-11. The List view in the terminal list
When the List view is selected the terminals in the terminal list will be
presented in one or more columns, showing only the IDs and the severity
symbols of the terminals.

2.7.2.2 Select groups or terminals
To select one group or terminal,
• click on the desired group/terminal.
To select several groups or terminals,
• hold down the CTRL key while selecting.
If selected groups or terminals are positioned in an interval you begin
with clicking on the first one of desired groups/terminals, then hold down
– the SHIFT key while clicking on the last desired group/terminal – all
groups/terminals between the first and last ones will then also be
selected.

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2.7.2.3 View groups/sub-groups and their contents
To view the terminals a group consists of,
• click on the group in the group tree to see all terminals in the group
shown in the terminal list.
To see sub-groups in the group tree,
• double-click on the group to see all sub-groups in the group tree. The
terminals in the selected group will be shown in the terminal list.
In front of each group is a sign,
a plus sign if the group contains sub-groups not presented, or
a minus sign if the sub-groups are presented.

2.7.2.4 Change view in terminal list
To change view in terminal list,
• open the View menu and select a view option, Details or List view.

Figure 2-12. The view menu in the network window.

2.7.2.5 Move groups or terminals
To move groups or terminals within the group tree,
• select a group or a terminal (or several groups or terminals, see section
2.7.2.2), drag it (them) with the mouse (keeping the left-hand mouse
button pressed) and drop it in its new position,
or
• select a group or a terminal (or several groups or terminals, see above),
open the Edit menu and select the Cut command.
The Cut command can also be reached via a pop-up menu, which is
described in section 2.7.2.6.
• select the group into which you want to paste the group(s) or the
terminal(s), open the Edit menu and select the Paste command.
The Paste command can also be reached via a pop-up menu, which is
described in section 2.7.2.6.

The Edit menu
The Edit menu is also used to add or remove selected groups or terminals from
the group tree or the terminal list (see section 4.3.5.8, 4.3.5.9 and 4.3.5.5 for
details).

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2.7.2.6 Pop-up menus
Several options can be reached via pop-up menus in both the group tree and the
terminal list.
To get a pop-up menu in the group tree, 2
• click on a group with the right-hand mouse button

Figure 2-13. A pop-up menu in the group tree.
In the terminal list you can get two different types of pop-up menus: one type
for a specific terminal and one for the terminal list.
To get a pop-up menu for a selected terminal,
• click on a terminal ID with the right-hand mouse button.

Figure 2-14. A pop-up menu in the terminal list when a terminal ID is clicked at.

To get a pop-up menu for the terminal list,
• place the cursor somewhere in the terminal list without selecting a
terminal ID and click the right-hand mouse button.

Figure 2-15. A pop-up menu in the terminal list when no terminal is selected.

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2.7.2.7 Undo/redo commands
In the Edit menu there is an Undo command, which is used to undo executed
editing options that have been performed via the Edit menu (described in
sections 4.3.5.2 – 4.3.5.9), or via a pop-up menu (see section 2.7.2.6).
A Redo command, also available in the Edit menu, is used to redo an editing
option that has been undone by the undo command.

2.7.2.8 Sorting in the terminal list
To temporarily sort the terminals shown in the terminal list,
• click on the column heads to sort the terminals in order of terminal ID, of
terminal Type or of alarm status Severity,
or
• open the View menu and select the Sort Terminals command (for details,
see section 4.3.8.3),
or
• click the right-hand mouse button in the Terminal list without selecting a
terminal ID and use the pop-up menu which appears (described in section
2.7.2.6).
2.7.2.9 Find terminals
To find a specific terminal in the group tree,
• open the Edit menu and select the Find Terminal command (see section
4.3.5.7 for details).

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2.8 Entering a Terminal Window
If you are going to operate on a terminal, for example check detailed alarm status or
perform a loop, you must open the Terminal window. This can be done in different
ways:
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• Double-click on the terminal of interest in the terminal list, or
• select the terminal of interest in the terminal list and press <Enter> on the
keyboard, or
• select the terminal of interest in the terminal list with the right-hand mouse
button. From the menu that appears you reach the different Terminal sub-
windows directly.

Figure 2-16. Examples of different Terminal windows opened from the terminal list in the
Network window.
For all types of equipment two Terminal windows are presented next to each
other (except the MINI-LINK E SAU); with the selected terminal to the left and
the corresponding far-end terminal on the right-hand side.

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There are various operation and maintenance facilities in MSM to perform on
the equipment at terminal level when the network is run in normal operation.
The different facilities are controlled from the Terminal window.

Figure 2-17. The Terminal window for a MINI-LINK E Radio (1+1).
The terminal window for each terminal is divided into two parts, the Alarm field
and the Control and Status field.
The Alarm field shows the alarms. Each alarm is followed by a symbol,
depending on status. The alarm symbols are described in section 4.3.1.1.
In the Control field an abnormal status (a status differing from the default value),
is indicated by bold text font and yellow background colour. Each control button
has a sub-window with selection possibilities. The control functions for
MINI-LINK E terminals are described in chapter 5, MINI-LINK E Micro
terminals in chapter 6 and MINI-LINK C and MkII terminals in chapter 7.
The current status of the transmitter(s) and receiver(s) is shown in the Status
field.

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2.9 Leaving a Terminal Window
Leaving a Terminal window can be either to close the window or to hide it.
To close a Terminal window, 2
• click on the close box in the top right corner of the Terminal window, to return
to the Network window, or
• press Esc (Escape) on the keyboard.

Figure 2-18. The close box in the Terminal window.

To hide a Terminal window,
• select the Network window or another Terminal window from the
Window menu in the menu bar.

2.10 Closing a Network Window
To close a network window but still leave the MSM program opened,
• select Close from the Network menu, or
• click on the close box in the top right corner of the Network list.

Before execution, a warning box will ask you to confirm the command.

2.11 Exiting the program
To exit the MSM program,
• select Exit from the Network menu, or
• click on the close box in the top right corner of the Main Frame window.

Before execution, a warning box will ask you to confirm the command.

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3-1 3 Setup of Terminals

Contents
3.1 IDs 3-3
3.1.1 Restricted IDs 3-3

3.2
3.2.1
Setup of MINI-LINK E Equipment
AM Setup
3-4
3-4
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3.2.2 Hop Setup 3-9
3.2.3 Traffic Setup 3-10
3.2.4 SAU Setup 3-12
3.2.5 Expanded NCC for MINI-LINK E 3-15

3.3 Setup of MINI-LINK E Micro Equipment 3-16
3.3.1 Expanded NCC for MINI-LINK E Micro 3-17

3.4 Setup of MINI-LINK C and MkII Equipment 3-18
3.4.1 Radio Terminal Setup 3-18
3.4.2 SMM Setup 3-20

3.5 Examples of ID Setups 3-22
3.5.1 Example 1: A MINI-LINK E 1+0 Hop 3-22
3.5.2 Example 2: A MINI-LINK E 1+1 Hop with SAU 3-22
3.5.3 Example 3: A MINI-LINK Sub-network 3-23

3.6 Example of Traffic Setup with Routing 3-24

3.7 Example of a Routing Setup Form 3-27
3.7.1 Explanation of the Form Contents 3-28

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3 Setup of Terminals
This chapter describes step by step how to set up MINI-LINK terminals. Examples
of setup for different MINI-LINK configurations are given in section 3.5.
For the supervision to work, the MINI-LINK equipment must be interconnected
via the different communication channels (see section 4.1.2), and every
terminal within the sub-network must have a unique ID (identity). Each
terminal must also know the IDs of other terminals connected to its own
communication channels.
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For further information on cabling, see the cabling section in MINI-LINK E
Installation Manual, MINI-LINK E Micro Installation Manual and in the user’s
manuals for MINI-LINK C and MkII equipment.

3.1 IDs
Within a network, every terminal must have a unique ID (identity) for the
message router to work properly.
A MINI-LINK E terminal is one side of a hop (consisting of the indoor parts
(MMUs and SMUs) and outdoor parts (RAUs)) or an SAU.
A MINI-LINK E Micro terminal is one side of a hop (a MINI-LINK E Micro
radio).
A MINI-LINK C or MkII terminal is a radio or an SMM.

S A U ID 0 0 0 1
M M U ID 0 0 0 2 R a d io
R A U ID 0 0 0 3
S M U S M M ID 0 0 0 4 ID 0 0 0 5

M IN I-L IN K E M IN I-L IN K E M ic r o M IN I-L IN K C o r M k II

Figure 3-1. Example of MINI-LINK E, E Micro, C and MkII terminal IDs.
An ID consists of a combination of four characters; digits (0-9), capital letters
(A-Z) or small letters (a-z). The first three characters can, for example, be used
to define the site, and the last character to define the terminal on the site.
The own ID of a terminal can only be set or changed with the PC connected to
the terminal or, for MINI-LINK E a terminal in the same access module. This is
for safety reasons, so as not to lose supervision contact by mistake.

3.1.1 Restricted IDs
The following IDs are restricted IDs that must not be used: TRMA, TRMB,
SMMA, SMMB and AAAA.
BBBB is reserved for non-existing equipment.

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3.2 Setup of MINI-LINK E Equipment
See section 3.2.1, 3.2.2 and 3.2.3 for setup of the MMU and SMU, and section
3.2.1 and 3.2.4 for setup of the SAU.
Note I: After a change in the AM Setup, always control and then save the Hop
and Traffic Setups, even if they have not been changed.
Note II: If you are going to make a Traffic Setup with routing according to a
filled-in routing setup form, see section 3.7 for an explanation of the form
contents.

3.2.1 AM Setup
1. Connect the PC to the O&M port on the equipment you want to set up, open the
Network window and select Scan Local from the Network menu.

Figure 3-2. The Network window.

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2. Double-click on TRMA in the Terminal list.
(The Terminal window opens.)

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Figure 3-3. The Terminal window for a MINI-LINK E 1+0 terminal (default).
3. Select AM from the Setup menu.
The AM Setup window shows the type of AMM and all units installed in this
AMM.
Note: If a warning that the NCC cable is connected is shown when selecting AM
Setup, then disconnect the cable and re-open the AM Setup window. (The AM
Setup cannot be performed if the NCC cable is connected.)

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Figure 3-4. The AM Setup window for an AMM 4U.
4. Enter the values of the parameters for the SAU, the radio terminals and
expanded NCC (if applicable), as described below.
SAU:
• Click on the Config button in the AM Setup window to open the AM Setup
Configuration window.

Figure 3-5. The AM Configuration SAU window.

• Enter the ID for the SAU (see section 3.1.1 for restricted IDs).
• Select OK.

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Radio terminal:
• Click on the Config button to open the AM Configuration window.

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Figure 3-6. The AM Configuration window.

• Select protection mode (see section 5.3.1.1)
• Select Traffic, if applicable, for routing of the traffic signals.
Depending on MMU type, SMU type and configuration, different traffic capacity options are
given.
Example: MMU 34+2 Mbit/s and SMU 16x2 Mbit/s in a 1+0 configuration.
Select between - 34+2 Mbit/s on the MMU front, and
- 16x2 Mbit/s on the SMU front plus 2 Mbit/s on the MMU front.

• Enter the ID for the terminal(s); to the MMU in a 1+0 terminal, or to the SMU in
a 1+1 terminal (see section 3.1.1 for restricted IDs).
• Select OK when the selected terminal(s) has the correct configuration and ID.

Expanded NCC
• Select AM number for the AMM in the field Expanded NCC (AM no 1 or AM
no 2) or select Inactive if you do not want to use Expanded NCC.
Note: If the Expanded NCC is selected Inactive and you try to connect the NCC
cable to an MMU, the NCC err alarm will flash on the MMU display.

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Figure 3-7. The AM Setup window with IDs etc. set.
5. Select Save when every terminal and SAU have correct protection mode,
traffic rate and ID, and the Expanded NCC is set (if applicable).
All windows close, and the program automatically performs a local scan.

Figure 3-8. The Network window after AM Setup.

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3.2.2 Hop Setup
1. Double-click on the terminal that you want to set up, in the Terminal list.
2. Select Hop from the Setup menu.

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Figure 3-9. The Hop Setup window.
3. Enter the values of the parameters, see section 5.3.1.2.
Note: See section 3.2.5 for Expanded NCC. Expanded NCC is set when all
affected AMMs and MINI-LINK E Micro terminals have been set.
4. Select Save. (The program returns to the Terminal window.)
5. Check in the Control and Status field that the transmitter is turned on.
If not, click on the Transmitter button in the Terminal window and select the
Transmitter Radio in the Transmitter dialog box.
Select On in the Transmitter Radio window.
6. Exit the Terminal window. (The program returns to the Network window.)

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3.2.3 Traffic Setup
Note I: Traffic Setup must be performed after AM Setup since the basic traffic
configuration is defined in AM Setup.
Note II: Traffic routing is guaranteed only for a configuration verified
according to the MINI-LINK E Planning and Engineering manual and when
you consider the prerequisites in section 3.6 in this manual and follow the
instructions below.
1. Double-click on the terminal that you want to set up, in the Terminal list.
2. Select Traffic from the Setup menu.

Figure 3-10. The Traffic Setup window.
3. Select the terminal for Traffic Setup in the top left corner (a).
4. For routing of a signal in the back-plane:
- Click on the button with the signal (b). If the signal is already connected to
another point, this is presented in the top Connected to field (c).
- Select an available connection point from the list (d). If the connection point is
already connected to another point, this is presented in the bottom Connected to
field (e).
- Select Disconnect to disconnect the connection(s).
- Select Connect.
Note: Clicking on the Reset button will reset the Traffic Setup for all terminals
in the AMM to the original traffic configuration as set in AM Setup.
5. Activate the Input alarms for the signals which should be used and deactivate the
ones that should not be used, by clicking on the Alarm check boxes (f)
respectively (to mark or remove the ticks).

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Figure 3-11. The Traffic Setup window after Traffic Setup.
6. Select Save. (The program returns to the Terminal window.)

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3.2.4 SAU Setup
1. Double-click on the SAU in the Terminal list.

Figure 3-12. The SAU Terminal window.
2. Select Communication from the Setup menu.

Figure 3-13. The Communication Setup window.
3. Set the EAC IDs, that is the IDs connected to the same EAC bus as the SAU, if
applicable.
4. Select communication interface and enter the remote ID for the RAC, if
applicable.

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5. Select Save.
(The Communication Setup window closes and the program returns to the SAU
Terminal window.)
6. Select User I/O from the Setup menu.

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Figure 3-14. The User I/O Setup window.
7. Configure the User Inputs and Outputs.
User 1 to 8 are inputs, while User 9 to 12 can be selected to inputs or outputs.
8. When the configuration is set, select Save.
(The User I/O Setup window closes and the program returns to the SAU
Terminal window.)
Note: Service Channel Setup, step 9-12, apply for SAU Exp 1 and Exp 2 only.
9. Select Service Channel from the Setup menu.

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Figure 3-15. The Service Channel Setup window for SAU Exp 2.
10. Select the terminal IDs to be connected to digital service channels, by putting a
tick in the corresponding Alarm boxes. This is to activate the Service Channel
alarms for the signals.
11. Analog channels apply for SAU Exp 2 only.
Select the terminal IDs to be connected to the analog service channel by putting
a tick in the corresponding Connect boxes.
Select telephone number for the SAU (the number to this SAU).
Select the BR Out ports which are connected with cables to other access
modules. The BR Out ports can be amplified if for example the branching
cable (BR/EAC) is long (default -11 dB).
12. Select Save. (The Service Channel Setup window closes and the program
returns to the SAU Terminal window.)

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3.2.5 Expanded NCC for MINI-LINK E
Note: The AM no in the AM Setup must be set before the Expanded NCC
cable is connected to an AMM. When two AMMs are interconnected, one
should have AM no 1 and the other AM no 2.
1. Connect the NCC cable to the NCC port on any MMU in AM no 1, and to
AM no 2 in the other end.
2. Double-click on any terminal in AM no 1 or AM no 2. 3
3. Open the Hop Setup window.
4. Select Exp NCC.

Figure 3-16. Updating the NCC connections (MINI-LINK E Micro not used in this example).
5. Select Update.
The information field Conn. AMM, showing all connected terminals in the
other AMM, is updated.
Note: The field is updated in both AM no 1 and AM no 2.
6. Select Close. (The Expanded NCC window closes.)
7. Select Close. (The Hop Setup window closes.)

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3.3 Setup of MINI-LINK E Micro Equipment
1. Connect the PC to the AGC/O&M port on the MINI-LINK E Micro.
2. Open the Network window and select Scan Local from the Network
menu.

4. Select Main from the Setup menu.

Figure 3-18. The Main Setup window.

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6. Select Save.
7. Exit the Terminal window.
(The program returns to the Network window.)
8. Close the Network window.
9. Select Scan Local from the Network.

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Figure 3-19. The Network window after setup of the MINI-LINK E Micro.

3.3.1 Expanded NCC for MINI-LINK E Micro
1. Connect the NCC cable.
2a. When the NCC cable is connected to a terminal where Expanded NCC has not
been activated before (no IDs in the NCC list):
The Expanded NCC is automatically updated (within one minute after the NCC
cable connection).
2b. When the NCC cable is connected to a terminal where there are old IDs in the
NCC list:
Open the Main Setup window and click on Update NCC1 (or Update NCC2).
Note: The NCC connections in the other end are also updated (an other
MINI-LINK E Micro or an AMM).
Find more details about the Update NCC button in section 5.5.1.1.

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3.4 Setup of MINI-LINK C and MkII Equipment
3.4.1 Radio Terminal Setup
1. Connect the PC to the radio TERM port (on the radio or the SMM-C or ICM),
open the Network window and select Scan Local from the Network menu.


Figure 3-21. The Terminal window for a MINI-LINK 23 radio.

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Figure 3-22. The Main Setup window for a MINI-LINK C or MkII radio terminal.

5. Select Save.
6. Exit the Terminal window.

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3.4.2 SMM Setup
1. Connect the PC to the TERM port on the SMM, open the Network window and
select Scan Local from the Network menu.

2. Double-click on SMMA in the Terminal list.

Figure 3-24. The SMM Terminal window.

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Figure 3-25. The Main Setup window for an SMM.

5. Select Save.
6. Exit Terminal window.

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3.5 Examples of ID Setups
For examples of ID setup of MINI-LINK C and MkII equipment, see the user’s
manual for SMM, SMM-C and SMM 2+1.

3.5.1 Example 1: A MINI-LINK E 1+0 Hop
A1 B1
MMU1 A001 RAU RAU
MMU1 B001
SMU1 SMU1

AM:unit Configuration ID Far End ID
A1: MMU1 1+0 A001 B001
B1: MMU1 1+0 B001 A001

Comment: The MMU, SMU and RAU have one common ID set to the MMU.

3.5.2 Example 2: A MINI-LINK E 1+1 Hop with SAU

A1
RAU RAU B1
SAU1 A001
MMU1
MMU1
MMU2
MMU2
SMU1 B001
SMU1 A002 RAU RAU

AM: unit Configuration ID Far End ID EAC ID
A1: SAU1 A001 -
A1: SMU1 1+1 Hot A002 B001
B1: SMU1 1+1 Hot B001 A002

Comment: The MMUs, SMU and RAUs have one common ID set to the
SMU. The SAU has its own ID.

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3.5.3 Example 3: A MINI-LINK Sub-network

Site A Site B Site C

ML 23 ML 23 ML 23 ML 23
A001 B001 B003 C001

SMM-C A002 SMM-C B002 ICM-C ICM-C

Site E

RAU
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Site D RAU

B2 E1
RAU RAU
SAU1 B008 MMU1 E001
MMU1 B009
B1
SAU1 B005
RAU RAU Site F
MMU1
MMU2
D1 SMU1 B006
RAU RAU
MMU1
SMU2
MMU2 MMU3 B007 F1
SMU1 D001 MMU1 F001
SMU1

Setup data for MINI-LINK C radio terminals
Front End ID Near Far EAC ID
Radio ID Radio ID
A001 A001 B001 A002
B001 B001 A001 B002
B003 B003 C001 B002
B005
B008
C001 C001 B003 -

Setup data for SMM-Cs
Front End ID Near Far SMM Near Near Far Far EAC
SMM ID ID Radio1 ID Radio2 ID Radio1 ID Radio2 ID ID
A002 A002 B002 A001 BBBB B001 BBBB -
B002 B002 A002 B001 BBBB A001 BBBB B003
B005
B008

Setup data for MINI-LINK E equipment
AM: unit Configuration ID Far End ID EAC ID
B1: SAU1 B005 B002
B003
B008
B1: SMU1 1+1 Hot B006 D001
B1: MMU3 1+0 B007 F001
B2: SAU1 B008 B002
B003
B005
B2: MMU1 1+0 B009 E001
D1: SMU1 1+1 Hot D001 B006
E1: MMU1 1+0 E001 B009
F1: MMU1 1+0 F001 B007

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3.6 Example of Traffic Setup with Routing
Note: Traffic routing is guaranteed only for a configuration verified according
to the MINI-LINK E Planning and Engineering manual and when you consider
the prerequisites below and follow the instructions in section 3.2.3.
The following prerequisites apply to traffic routing:
- The MMUs and SMUs must have software version > R4.
- The back-plane in the AMM is optimized for a net with tree structure. To
fully use an AMM, the terminal with the highest traffic capacity should be
placed in the position with highest pos number in the AMM.
- Always route on the highest possible traffic rate level (on 8 Mbit/s level
instead of 2 Mbit/s level, for example).
- The traffic can be routed between the terminals on a 2, 8 and 34 Mbit/s level.
- The terminal configuration is based on the alternatives provided in AM Setup.
- The MUXes are defined in the AM Setup. In the Traffic Setup it is possible to
connect or disconnect the MUXes - this can only be done for SMU MUXes.
- 8 Mbit/s can be connected to the 2 Mbit/s connector on the front.
Below is an example on how to set the traffic routing in the Traffic Setup
window.

Traffic in to the node: 34+2 Mbit/s, 1+1
Traffic out from the node: 2x8 Mbit/s, 1+1
6x2 Mbit/s on the front

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1. Carry out the AM Setup and the Hop Setup. (See section 3.2.1 and 3.2.2.)

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Figure 3-26. The AM Setup window, after AM Setup.

2. Open the Traffic Setup window and select terminal 502A in the top left
corner.

Figure 3-27. The Traffic Setup window showing terminal 502A, after Traffic Setup.

3. Click on the E2:1 button.

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4. Click on 502B E2:1 in the Available connection points list.

5. Click on Disconnect.

6. Click on Connect.

7. Repeat step 3 to 6 for E2:2 to 502B E2:2.

8. Click on the Alarm buttons for E1:14, E1:15 and BB2 to deactivate the
alarms (remove the ticks). E1:9-13 and E1:16 remain connected to the front.
Note: Alarms for signals not in use must be disabled.
9. Select terminal 502B in the top left corner.

Figure 3-28. The Traffic Setup window showing terminal 502B.
10. Enable the alarms for the signals in use, E2:1 and E2:2.

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3.7 Example of a Routing Setup Form
The illustration below shows a filled-in routing setup form generated from a
simulated case in the MINI-LINK Traffic Routing Guide software according to
the MINI-LINK E Planning and Engineering manual.

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Figure 3-29. Example of a Routing Setup form.

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3.7.1 Explanation of the Form Contents
Site Information
In part A in fig. 3-29 you find site name, access module description, rack
number and rack position.
AM Setup Information
In part B in fig. 3-29 you find information regarding the equipment, the
positioning in the AMM, the IDs and protection mode.
• Check that the AMM is equipped in accordance with the form.
• Follow the instructions for the AM Setup in section 3.2.1 to make the
necessary setup according to the information in the form.

Traffic Setup Information
In part C in fig. 3-29 you find information regarding the signals, the
corresponding connection points and the alarms to activate for the feeder and
the sub-link(s) respectively.
• Follow the instructions for the Traffic Setup in section 3.2.3 to make the
necessary setup according to the information in the form.

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4-1 4 Network Management

Contents
4 Network Management Page

4.1 Network Supervision 4-3
4.1.1 Terminal Types 4-4
4.1.2 Communication Channels 4-5
4.1.3 Network Operation and Maintenance Facilities 4-6
4.1.4 Alarm Notification 4-7
4.1.5 Fault Information 4-8

4.2 The Main Frame Window 4-9
4.2.1
4.2.1.1
4.2.1.2
The Network Menu
New
Open
4-10
4-10
4-10
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4.2.1.3 Scan 4-10
4.2.1.4 Scan Local 4-10
4.2.1.5 Preset ML-E SW 4-10
4.2.1.6 Exit 4-10
4.2.1.7 Recent File 4-10
4.2.2.1 Alarm Log 4-11
4.2.3.1 Configure Sorting 4-11
4.2.3.2 Configure Data Collection 4-11
4.2.3.3 Configure Communication 4-11
4.2.3.4 Configure Password 4-11
4.2.4.1 Contents 4-12
4.2.4.2 Terminal 4-12
4.2.4.3 About the Program 4-12

4.3.1 The Terminal List 4-14
4.3.1.1 The Status Symbols for Alarm Severity 4-14
4.3.2 The Group Tree 4-15
4.3.3 The Status Bar 4-15
4.3.4.1 Close 4-15
4.3.4.2 Save 4-15
4.3.4.3 Save as 4-16
4.3.4.4 Merge 4-16
4.3.4.5 Remote SW Load 4-16
4.3.4.6 Remote SW Activation 4-16
4.3.4.7 Exit 4-16
4.3.5 The Edit Menu 4-16
4.3.5.1 Undo Editing Options 4-16
4.3.5.2 Redo Editing Options 4-16
4.3.5.3 Cut Terminals and Groups 4-17
4.3.5.4 Paste Terminals and Groups 4-17
4.3.5.5 Delete Terminals and Groups 4-17
4.3.5.6 Rename Group 4-17
4.3.5.7 Find Terminal 4-18
4.3.5.8 New Terminal 4-18

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4.3.5.9 New Group 4-19
4.3.6.1 Alarm Log 4-20
4.3.7.1 Configure Sorting 4-23
4.3.7.2 Configure Data Collection 4-24
4.3.7.3 Configure Communication 4-25
4.3.7.4 Configure Password 4-26
4.3.8.1 Details View 4-27
4.3.8.2 List View 4-27
4.3.8.3 Sort Terminals 4-28
4.3.10.1 Contents 4-29
4.3.10.2 Terminal 4-29
4.3.10.3 About the Program 4-29

4.4 Remote SW Upgrade 4-30
4.4.1 Introduction 4-30
4.4.2 Recommendations for Remote SW Upgrade 4-31

4.5 Remote SW Load 4-32
4.5.1.1 Workflow for a New Load Session 4-33
4.5.2 Select SW Type and Version 4-34
4.5.4 Select Units to Load 4-36
4.5.4.1 Excluded Units 4-38
4.5.5 Load Progress 4-39
4.5.5.1 Load Status 4-40
4.5.6 Optional Load Windows 4-41
4.5.6.1 Get Load File 4-41
4.5.6.2 Manually Enter Terminals 4-42

4.6 Remote SW Activation 4-43
4.6.1.1 Workflow for a New Activation Session 4-44
4.6.2 Select Load Session for Activation 4-45
4.6.2.1 Load Session Details 4-46
4.6.4 Select Units for Activation 4-47
4.6.4.1 Excluded Units 4-49
4.6.5 Activation Progress 4-50
4.6.5.1 Activation Status 4-51

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4-3 4 Network Management

4 Network Management
4.1 Network Supervision
The Control and Supervision System (CSS) in the MINI-LINK equipment
makes it possible to supervise a sub-network from any point in the sub-
network. Each MINI-LINK unit (except the MINI-LINK E RAU) is provided
with an RS-232 communication port, which gives access to the full range of
CSS utilities. With a PC connected to this port (the O&M port on
MINI-LINK E equipment and the TERM port on MINI-LINK C and MkII
equipment), you can read any alarm and status signal in the sub-network.
For the supervision to work, the MINI-LINK equipment must be
interconnected via the different communication channels (see section 4.1.2),
and every terminal within the sub-network must have a unique ID. Each
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terminal must also know the ID of the remote terminal and the IDs of other
terminals connected to its own communication channels.
The ID of a near-end terminal can only be set or changed with the PC
connected to a terminal in the same access module. This is for safety reasons,
so as not to lose supervision contact by mistake.
It is possible to supervise several clusters connected to one sub-network. This
requires an RAC port (MINI-LINK E SAU).

MINI-LINK
Service Manager

502B

503A

Sub-network

Figure 4-1. The supervised network list in the Network window consists of MINI-LINK
equipment in the MINI-LINK sub-networks.

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With a modem, it is possible to supervise a far distant MINI-LINK sub-
network from a PC (see appendix).
Note: There is a practical limit of 200 terminals per sub-network.

4.1.1 Terminal Types
MINI-LINK E equipment is supervised as terminals; MMUs, SMU and RAUs
belonging to the same terminal, have a common ID. An SAU has its own ID.
MINI-LINK E Micro is supervised as a terminal, presented with one ID in the
Terminal list.
For MINI-LINK C equipment, each radio and SMM has a unique ID in the
CSS, and is supervised as a separate terminal.
SAU ID 0001
MMU ID 0002 Radio
RAU ID 0003
SMU SMM ID 0004 ID 0005

MINI-LINK E Split MINI-LINK E Micro MINI-LINK C or MkII

Figure 4-2. Example of MINI-LINK E, C and MkII terminal IDs.
Further information on the supervision is given in the chapters for
MINI-LINK terminals; chapter 4, chapter 5 and chapter 6 respectively.
RAU RAU
(SAU) (SAU)
Ra1 Ra1
MMU Ra1 MMU Ra1
503A MMU Ra2 MMU Ra2 502B
SMU SMU
SMU SMU
MMU MMU
MMU RAU RAU MMU
Ra2 Ra2
AMM AMM

503A 502B

Figure 4-3. The Terminal window for a selected MINI-LINK E terminal shows a graphical
presentation of the equipment in the selected and the far-end terminal.

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