AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BTS-1000
(BERD DAWG)
COMMUNICATIONS TEST SET
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This presentation is designed to give you an overview of all the keys, buttons, displays and other
gadgets on the front panel of the Digital Interface in your BTS-1000 Test Set.
Please refer to your USER’S MANUAL for more information about any of the functions discussed
here.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at your convenience at
don.brehm@itcmail.net, or 402-498-8400.
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MAIN SCREEN
Function, Selection, Text
RSD232 & DDS Ports
DS1 RCV/XMT Keys
HELP Key
HOME Key
MAIN MENU
Title, Screen #, Side #
OPTION CONTROL (Key Pad)
FUNCTION Keys
NEXT Key
Display
Circuit Status Lines
Jack Field
AUX ACCESS Jacks
PREV Key
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BTS1000 (BERD DAWG) Interface
AUX ACCESS
DS0 DATA
VOLUME
VF ACCESS
RS-232 (DCE)
RCV
XMT
E&M
DS1 ACCESS
SIDE 1
RCV
XMT
SIDE 2
DSX-MON
OFF
ON
POWER
POWER
BRIDGED
Starts
the
whole thing!
TERM
POWER
-Turns
Startson
thepower
whole thing!
-Starts
self
diagnostics
RCV1
RCV2
F1
F2
F3
-Turns on power
-Starts self diagnostics
1
ABC
2
DEF
3
STP
A
GHI
4
JKL
5
MNO
6
ST2P
B
PRS
7
TUV
8
WXY
9
ST3P
C
KP
*
0
ST
#
D
CANCEL
F4
F5
F6
HELP
ENTER
NEXT PREV HOME
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BTS1000 (BERD DAWG) Interface
AUX ACCESS
DS0 DATA
RS-232 (DCE)
MAIN SCREEN
This screen or your VF
Corporate
ACCESS
Logo will appear at Power-ON,
RCV run
XMTit’sE&M
after the test set has
DS1 ACCESS
SIDE 1
self diagnostics.
RCV
VOLUME
XMT
Press any F key to go to the
SIDE 2
MAIN MENU.
DSX-MON
BRIDGED
TERM
OFF
1
ABC
2
DEF
3
STP
A
GHI
4
JKL
5
MNO
6
ST2P
B
PRS
7
TUV
8
WXY
9
ST3P
C
KP
*
0
ST
#
D
CANCEL
ENTER
ON
POWER
RCV1
RCV2
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
HELP
NEXT PREV HOME
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BTS1000 (BERD DAWG) Interface
MAIN MENU
All tests start at the MAIN MENU.
AUX ACCESS
DS0 DATA
VOLUME
Press HELP
here to view calibration
dates, options installed, software version
ABC
DEF
STP
1
2 Number
3
Afor this test set.
and the Serial
VF ACCESS
RS-232 (DCE)
RCV
XMT
E&M
DS1 ACCESS
SIDE 1
RCV
XMT
SIDE 2
DSX-MON
BRIDGED
TERM
OFF
GHI
4
JKL
5
MNO
6
ST2P
B
PRS
7
TUV
8
WXY
9
ST3P
C
KP
*
0
ST
#
D
CANCEL
ENTER
ON
POWER
RCV1
RCV2
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
HELP
NEXT PREV HOME
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BTS1000 (BERD DAWG) Interface
AUX ACCESS
DS0 DATA
DISPLAY SCREEN
Shows set up options and status, and
VOLUME
results
of tests.
VF ACCESS
ABC
DEF
STP
Move
next
slide
for more
1 to the
2
3
A
information
about
this
screen.
GHI
JKL
MNO ST2P
RS-232 (DCE)
RCV
XMT
E&M
DS1 ACCESS
SIDE 1
RCV
XMT
SIDE 2
DSX-MON
BRIDGED
TERM
OFF
4
5
6
B
PRS
7
TUV
8
WXY
9
ST3P
C
KP
*
0
ST
#
D
CANCEL
ENTER
ON
POWER
RCV1
RCV2
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
HELP
NEXT PREV HOME
SLIDE 6 OF 22
BTS-1000
MAIN DISPLAY SCREEN
Selection text follows to the right
of each key.
When a selection is made with the
function key, a box is drawn
around the selection.
FUNCTION KEYS
These are Menu selection key indicators.
When these keys are displayed with boxes
around them they are functional, regardless of
screen type (SET-UP, RESULT or
CONFIGuration) and the displayed location of
the keys, the operation is as defined in the
HELP screen text.
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BTS-1000
MAIN DISPLAY SCREEN
SIDE NUMBER
The SIDE NUMBER refers to DS1
RCV1 or DS1 RCV2. If SIDE ONE
is showing, selections and test
results are related to the DS1
RCV1 input.
TITLE
The text that appears in the title location always
refers to the Main Menu selection and if this is a
SET-UP, RESULT, or CONFIGuration screen.
SCREEN NUMBER
This number allows the user to
track the selected screen’s
position within the total number of
SETUP or RESULT screens.
SETUP screens always precede
RESULT screens.
Use the NEXT [NXT] and
PREVious [PRV] keys to select
the next or previous screen.
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BTS-1000
MAIN DISPLAY SCREEN
CIRCUIT STATUS LINE
This line appears on all screens that relate to
DS1 and DSØ testing. The line is divided with
SIDE 1 information on the left and SIDE 2
information on the right. The information
contained in the Status Line is a blend of MENU
SELECTIONS, CIRCUIT ALARM
CONDITIONS, CIRCUIT ERROR
CONDITIONS and CURRENT CIRCUIT
OPERATIONAL STATUS.
SIDE 1 Information
See next two slides.
SIDE 2 Information
See next two slides.
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BTS-1000
MAIN DISPLAY SCREEN
FRAME FORMAT
Selectable - SF, ESF or AUTO
LINE CODE
Selectable - AUTO, AMI, B8ZS
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BTS-1000
MAIN DISPLAY SCREEN
ALARM & ERROR STATUS
When any of these DS1 circuit alarms occur
(LOS, AIS, LOF, RAI) a flashing A will appear.
When any of these DS1 circuit errors occur
(BPV, EXZ, FE, SLIP, B8ZS, CRC-6) a flashing
E will appear.
CIRCUIT STATUS
The letters FRM indicate that
the circuit is framed and
operational.
All other indications such as
LOS, AIS, RED, YEL are
indications of a circuit that is not
fully operational.
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BTS1000 (BERD DAWG) Interface
AUX ACCESS
DS0 DATA
VF ACCESS
DDS PORT
This 9 PIN connector is used to
connect various DDS test sets and
other protocol analyzers.
This is an input (TTL) and output port.
RS-232 (DCE)
RCV
XMT
E&M
DS1 ACCESS
SIDE 1
RCV
XMT
SIDE 2
DSX-MON
BRIDGED
TERM
OFF
VOLUME
1
ABC
2
DEF
3
STP
A
GHI
4
JKL
5
MNO
6
ST2P
B
PRS
7
TUV
8
WXY
9
ST3P
C
KP
*
0
ST
#
D
CANCEL
ENTER
ON
POWER
RCV2
F1
F2 (DCE)
F3
F4
F5
RS232C
This port is set up as a DCE Modem
connector, which enables the Digital Option
Package to connect directly to a DTE device
such as a computer, printer or remote control
terminal.
RCV1
F6
HELP
NEXT PREV HOME
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BTS1000 (BERD DAWG) Interface
AUX ACCESS
DS0 DATA
RS-232 (DCE)
OPTION CONTROL (KEY PAD)
ACCESS
The 4 x 4 keyVFpad
is used to enter dial digits, select
stored tests, select or cancel choices from a
RCV
XMT
E&M
CONFIGuration
screen, and other functions being
DS1 ACCESS
SIDE 1
developed.
RCV
VOLUME
XMT
SIDE 2
DSX-MON
BRIDGED
TERM
OFF
1
ABC
2
DEF
3
STP
A
GHI
4
JKL
5
MNO
6
ST2P
B
PRS
7
TUV
8
WXY
9
ST3P
C
KP
*
0
ST
#
D
CANCEL
ENTER
ON
POWER
RCV1
RCV2
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
HELP
NEXT PREV HOME
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BTS1000 (BERD DAWG) Interface
AUX ACCESS
DS0 DATA
VOLUME
VF ACCESS
VF ACCESS JacksABC DEF STP
1
2
3 an A
The VF ACCESS jacks are for connecting
GHI
JKL
MNO
auxiliary test set to a selected DS0
circuit
forST2P
4
5
6
B
further analog or digital tests. PRS TUV WXY ST3P
RS-232 (DCE)
RCV
XMT
E&M
DS1 ACCESS
SIDE 1
RCV
XMT
7
SIDE 2
DSX-MON
KP
*
BRIDGED
TERM
OFF
CANCEL
8
9
C
0
ST
#
D
ENTER
ON
POWER
RCV1
RCV2
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
HELP
NEXT PREV HOME
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BTS1000 (BERD DAWG) Interface
AUX ACCESS
DS0 DATA
VOLUME
VF ACCESS
RS-232 (DCE)
RCV
XMT
E&M
DS1 ACCESS
SIDE 1
RCV
1
DEF
3
GHI
JKL
MNO
DS1 SIDE 1 & SIDE 2 RCV/XMT
Jacks
4
5
6
These jacks are used to connect the
to
PRS test
TUVset
WXY
7
8
9
the circuit under test.
ST
The LEDs indicate which jacks areKPactive.
0
#
*
XMT
SIDE 2
DSX-MON
BRIDGED
TERM
OFF
ABC
2
CANCEL
STP
A
ST2P
B
ST3P
C
D
ENTER
ON
POWER
RCV1
RCV2
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
HELP
NEXT PREV HOME
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BTS1000 (BERD DAWG) Interface
AUX ACCESS
DS0 DATA
VF ACCESS
RS-232 (DCE)
AUXILLIARY ACCESS
This location is reserved
RCV
XMT
E&M
ACCESS
for future options. DS1SIDE
1
RCV
XMT
SIDE 2
DSX-MON
BRIDGED
TERM
OFF
ON
POWER
RCV1
RCV2
F1
DS1 RCV1/RCV2 Keys
These keys are used to select the
correct receiver impedance for the
VOLUME
selected test location. The impedance selection is indicated by the two
LEDs above each key.
ABC
DEF
STP
1
2
3
A
TERM is selected when the test set
terminates
the
DS1 circuit. The
GHI
JKL
MNO ST2P
TERM LEDs are lit.
4
5
6
B
BRIDGE is selected if a high impedance
required. Both LEDs are
PRS
TUV input
WXY is
ST3P
7
8
9
C
lit. The BRIDGE mode must access a terminated cable pair for readings to
ST
D
be accurate. This is the POWERKP
ON
default
0
# mode.
*
MONITOR is used for resistive CANCEL
monitor jack applications.
The MON LED
ENTER
will be lit.
Note: If the MONITOR jack is not resistor isolated, use the BRIDGED
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
HELP NEXT PREV HOME
mode.
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BTS1000 (BERD DAWG) Interface
AUX ACCESS
DS0 DATA
FUNCTION Keys
F1 - Selects STORED TESTS where available,.
VOLUME
F2 - Selects DS1 PERFORMANCE
MONITOR tests.
F3 - Selects DS1 BERT tests.
ABC
DEF
STP
1 tests.
2
3
A
F4 - Selects DS0 DROP & INSERT
JKL
MNO
ST2P
F5 - Selects the test set SYSTEMGHISETUP
functions.
4
5
6
B
F6 - Selects other test functions when available.
PRS
TUV WXY ST3P
8
9
C tests.
All keys select additional functions7 within
specific
VF ACCESS
RS-232 (DCE)
RCV
XMT
E&M
DS1 ACCESS
SIDE 1
RCV
XMT
SIDE 2
DSX-MON
KP
*
BRIDGED
TERM
OFF
CANCEL
0
ST
#
D
ENTER
ON
POWER
RCV1
RCV2
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
HELP
NEXT PREV HOME
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BTS1000 (BERD DAWG) Interface
AUX ACCESS
DS0 DATA
HELP Key
This key is used to select the built-in user’s manual. The HELP screen
VOLUME
displayed will be directly related to the screen that was displayed before
entering HELP. The NEXT and PREV keys will access all additional
ABC
DEF
STP
1
2
3
A
HELP screens related to the screen
showing.
GHI
JKL
MNO ST2P
Use HOME to return to the test screen.
4
5
6
B
VF ACCESS
RS-232 (DCE)
RCV
XMT
E&M
DS1 ACCESS
SIDE 1
RCV
XMT
SIDE 2
DSX-MON
BRIDGED
TERM
OFF
PRS
7
TUV
8
WXY
9
ST3P
C
KP
*
0
ST
#
D
CANCEL
ENTER
ON
POWER
RCV1
RCV2
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
HELP
NEXT PREV HOME
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BTS1000 (BERD DAWG) Interface
AUX ACCESS
DS0 DATA
NEXT Key
This key is used to move to the next screen in the set up, help or test
VOLUME
process.
VF ACCESS
RS-232 (DCE)
RCV
XMT
E&M
DS1 ACCESS
SIDE 1
RCV
XMT
SIDE 2
DSX-MON
BRIDGED
TERM
OFF
1
ABC
2
DEF
3
STP
A
GHI
4
JKL
5
MNO
6
ST2P
B
PRS
7
TUV
8
WXY
9
ST3P
C
KP
*
0
ST
#
D
CANCEL
ENTER
ON
POWER
RCV1
RCV2
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
HELP
NEXT PREV HOME
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BTS1000 (BERD DAWG) Interface
PREV Key
This key is used to move to the previous screen viewed in the set up,
help or test process.
VOLUME
AUX ACCESS
DS0 DATA
VF ACCESS
RS-232 (DCE)
RCV
XMT
E&M
DS1 ACCESS
SIDE 1
RCV
XMT
SIDE 2
DSX-MON
BRIDGED
TERM
OFF
1
ABC
2
DEF
3
STP
A
GHI
4
JKL
5
MNO
6
ST2P
B
PRS
7
TUV
8
WXY
9
ST3P
C
KP
*
0
ST
#
D
CANCEL
ENTER
ON
POWER
RCV1
RCV2
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
HELP
NEXT PREV HOME
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BTS1000 (BERD DAWG) Interface
AUX ACCESS
DS0 DATA
HOME Key
This key is used to escape from any screen to the Main Menu, or return
VOLUME
from a HELP or CONFIGuration screen to the screen that was previously
chosen.
VF ACCESS
RS-232 (DCE)
RCV
XMT
E&M
DS1 ACCESS
SIDE 1
RCV
XMT
SIDE 2
DSX-MON
BRIDGED
TERM
OFF
1
ABC
2
DEF
3
STP
A
GHI
4
JKL
5
MNO
6
ST2P
B
PRS
7
TUV
8
WXY
9
ST3P
C
KP
*
0
ST
#
D
CANCEL
ENTER
ON
POWER
RCV1
RCV2
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
HELP
NEXT PREV HOME
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That’s a good thing!!
Now refer to your manual to set up
and run a test.
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If you have any questions please contact us at 402-498-8400 or
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