FLEXR100

FJTU-320-900-100
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FLEXR USER GUIDE
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FLEXR User Guide
FLEXR
RELEASE 7.81
ISSUE 1, MARCH 2000
FLEXR SWDL User Guide

General Description
Guide to SONET
Maintenance and Trouble
Clearing
Ordering Information
OVTG Fiber Mgmt. Tray General
Description and Installation
Plug-In Unit Installation
Shelf Installation
TL1 Commands
Turn-Up and Operation
Unit Descriptions
FUJITSU NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Copyrights, Trademarks, and Disclaimers
FLASHWAVE 4100 is formerly the FLASH150 ADX.

FACTR is a trademark of Fujitsu Network Communications
Inc. (USA). All Rights Reserved
FASTLANE is a trademark of Fujitsu Network
Communications Inc. (USA). All Rights Reserved
FLASH is a trademark of Fujitsu Network Communications
FLASHWAVE is a trademark of Fujitsu Network
FLEXR is a trademark of Fujitsu Network Communications
FLEXR Plus is a trademark of Fujitsu Network
Communications Inc. (USA). All Rights Reserved (Portions
of FLEXR Plus are copyrighted by Illustra Information

Technologies, Inc.)
NETSMART is a trademark of Fujitsu Network
SPEEDPORT is a trademark of Fujitsu Network
COMMON LANGUAGE is a registered trademark of
Telcordia Technologies, Inc.
CLEI and CLLI are trademarks of Telcordia Technologies,
Inc.
HyperTerminal is a trademark of Hilgraeve, Inc.
ProComm Plus is a trademark of Symantic Corp.
All other products or services mentioned in this document are identified by the trademarks, service marks, or product names as
designated by the companies that market those products or services or own those marks. Inquiries concerning such products,
services, or marks should be made directly to those companies.
This document and its contents are provided by Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. (FNC) for guidance purposes only. This
document is provided as is with no warranties or representations whatsoever, either express or implied, including without
limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for purpose. FNC does not warrant or represent that the
contents of this document are error free. Furthermore, the contents of this document are subject to update and change at any
time without notice by FNC, since FNC reserves the right, without notice, to make changes in equipment design or
components as progress in engineering methods may warrant. No part of the contents of this document may be copied,
modified, or otherwise reproduced without the express written consent of FNC.
Unpublished work and only distributed under restriction.

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Admonishments
IMPORTANT
Observe all warnings in the text or on equipment labels regarding high-voltage or high-temperature conditions.
The following warnings and figures apply to most Fujitsu products.
Fiber Warnings
Avertissements de Fibre
Danger: Invisible laser radiation. Avoid

direct exposure to the beam. Never
look into the end of a fiber, fiber cord,
or fiber pigtail. Permanent eye damage
or blindness can occur quickly when
laser radiation is present. The label on
the right is attached to laser-emitting
and receiving units as a reminder. Use
of controls, adjustments, or procedures
other than those specified may result
in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
La Danger: Le rayonnement laser Invisible.

Eviter l'exposition directe au rayon. Jamais le
regard dans la fin d'une fibre, une corde de fibre,
ou la natte de fibre. Les dommages permanent
d'oeil ou la ccit peut arriver rapidement
quand le rayonnement laser est actuel.
Danger: Never handle exposed fiber

with your bare hands or touch it to your
body. Fiber fragments can enter the
skin and are difficult to detect and
remove.
DANGER
Invisible laser
radiation from
connectors
when
uncoupled
AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE
TO BEAM
Laser Radiation Label
La Prudence: L'Usage de contrles ou

d'ajustements ou l'excution ou les procdures
autrement que ces spcifi en ceci ont pour
rsultat l'exposition de rayonnement
hasardeuse.
La Danger: Jamais la poigne a expos la fibre
avec vos mains nues ou le touche votre corps.
Les fragments de fibre peut entrer la peau et
sont difficiles de dtecter et enlever.
Plug-In Unit Cautions

Observe the following precautions when handling plug-in units:
Hold the plug-in unit only by its edges.
Slowly and firmly push a plug-in unit into its slot to avoid damaging the unit. Do not force the unit. A
slow insertion method minimizes power surges during installation. The longer ground connector pins
ensure the ground circuit is connected first.
Installation Restrictions
Restrictions d'Installation
Systems shall be installed only in restricted access

areas (for example, dedicated equipment rooms or
equipment closets) in accordance with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Les systmes seront seulement installs dans les secteurs

d'accs limits (par exemple, les pices d'quipement
ddi ou les placards d'quipement) conformment au
Code Electrique National, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Care should be taken not to compromise the stability Le soin devrait tre pris pour ne pas compromettre la
stabilit de l'tagre par l'installation de cet quipement.
of the rack by the installation of this equipment.
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Document Change Notice
DOCUMENT CHANGE NOTICE

This notice lists the reasons for, location of, and a description of document changes. When the changes are
extensive, a general statement giving the nature of the revisions is provided.
Reason for Document Change:
Release 7.81
Location of Change
Description of Change
Section 1.2
Added new release information.
Section 1.2.1
Updated NE release information.
Sections 2.4 and 2.5
Updated FLEXR installation procedures.
Section 3.4.1
Revised modem port setting in Table 3-2.
Section 4.3.6
Added Auto Configuration section.
Appendix A
Updated TL1/Menu Commands section.
Appendix B
Updated Menu Descriptions section.
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Introduction
1.1
Whats New in This Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2
1.1.1
1.1.2
New Releases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Problem Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2
1-2
1.2
FLEXR Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4
1.3
Using the Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4
1.3.1
1.3.2
Typographic Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Naming Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4
1-4
2.1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2
2.2
Using FLEXR in Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3
2.3
Making a Backup Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3
2.4
Installing FLEXR for Windows 3.xx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3
2.5
Installing FLEXR for Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-5
2.6
Copying Custom Files from a Previous FLEXR

Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-7
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-7
2
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2.7
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Connecting to an NE
3.1
Connection Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2
3.2
Starting FLEXR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-4
3.3
Accessing the NE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-5
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.5
3.3.6
Setting Up the Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Up a Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dialing a Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using a PAD-to-PSN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up the Connection and Dialing a Number
Disconnecting from the PSN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-5
3-6
3-11
3-13
3-13
3-14
Logging On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-15
3.4.1
3.4.2
Logging On One NE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Logging On Multiple NEs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-15
3-16
Saving TIDs in a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-17
3.5.1
Opening a TID File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-18
Quitting FLEXR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-19
3.6.1
3.6.2
3.6.3
Auto Logoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Logoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exiting FLEXR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-19
3-19
3-20
4.1
FLEXR Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2
4.2
Shelf Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-3
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
4-4
4-6
4-6
4-6
4-7
4-8
4-8
3.4
3.5
3.6
4
Using the FLEXR
Software
Understanding the Shelf Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Multiple Shelves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resize a Shelf Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multiple Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Select Units in Shelf Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto-Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Update the Shelf Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Menu Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-9
4.4
Dialog Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-10
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
Access ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting Parameter Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Command Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-10
4-10
4-11
4.5
Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-12
4.6
Message Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-13
4.7
Using On-Line Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-13
4.7.1
4.7.2
Accessing On-Line Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exiting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-13
4-14
4.8
FLEXR Version Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-14
5.1
Setting Preference Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-2
5.2
Help on Deny Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-2
5.3
NE Compatibility Test Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-2
5.4
Alarm Retrieve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-2
5.5
Access Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-3
5.6
Confirmation Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-3
5.7
Cancel Previous Session When Logging On. . . . . . . . . . .
5-3
5.8
Multi-Card Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-3
5.9
Dialog Box Time-Out Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-4
5.10
Message Time-Out Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-4
5.11
TSA Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-4
5
Setting Preferences
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Network Element
Security
6.1
Levels of Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-2
6.2
Add Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-2
6.3
Delete Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-3
6.4
Change User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-4
6.5
Change Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-5
6.6
Show Current User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-6
6.7
Show Current Privilege Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-7
7.1
Alarm Summary Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-2
7.2
Shelf Condition Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-4
7.2.1
7.2.2
Shelf Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LANX Shelf Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-4
7-5
7.3
Alarm Cutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-6
7.4
Set Alarm Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-7
7.5
Alarm Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-8
7.5.1
7.5.2
Set Alarm Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Set COM Alarm Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-8
7-9
Environmental Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-11
7.6.1
7.6.2
7-12
7-12
7
Alarms
7.6
Set Environmental Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Retrieve Environmental Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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NE Status Reports
8.1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-2
8.2
Physical Inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-2
8.3
Shelf Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-3
8.4
LANX Shelf Condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-3
8.5
PC Message Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-3
9.1
Retrieve Version Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9-2
10.1
Allow Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-2
10.2
Inhibit Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-2
10.3
Allow Sync Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-2
10.4
Inhibit Sync Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-3
10.5
Allow Database Change Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-3
10.6
Inhibit Database Change Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-3
10.7
Allow PSW Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-4
10.8
Inhibit PSW Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-4
10.9
Allow Service Selector Reports (2400 BLSR Only) . . . . .
10-4
10.10 Inhibit Service Selector Reports (2400 BLSR Only) . . . .
10-5
10.11 Retrieve Autonomous Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-5
9
Software Download
Version
10
Auto Report Control
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Date and Time
11.1
Set Internal Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11-2
12.1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12-2
12.2
Add/Drop Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12-3
12.2.1 Add/Drop Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12.2.2 Print Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12-4
12-5
FLM 150 ADM Cross-Connect Provisioning . . . . . . . . . . .
12-6
12.3.1 High-Speed Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12.3.2 Low-Speed Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12-6
12-6
FLM 600 ADM Cross-Connect Provisioning . . . . . . . . . . .
12-9

12-9
12-10
FLM 2400 ADM Cross-Connect Provisioning . . . . . . . . . .
12-10

12-10
12-10
FACTR Cross-Connect Provisioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12-12

12-12
12-12
13.1
Using TL1 Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13-2
13.2
Sending TL1 Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13-3
12
Add/Drop
Provisioning
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
13
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Using TL1 Batch Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13-4
13.3.1 Creating and Saving a Batch File . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13.3.2 Opening and Sending Batch Files . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13.3.3 Editing a Batch File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13-4
13-5
13-6
14.1
ASCII Terminal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-2
14.2
Using ASCII Terminal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-2
14.3
Local Echo Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-3
14.4
Testing Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-4
B.1
Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B-2
B.2
Menu Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B-4
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ASCII Terminal
A
TL1/Menu Commands
B
Menu Descriptions
B.2.1
B.2.2
B.2.3
B.2.4
B.2.5
B.2.6
B.2.7
B.2.8
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Session Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TL1 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provisioning Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status/Control Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Administration Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B-4
B-4
B-5
B-5
B-10
B-14
B-14
B-14
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CHAPTERS/APPENDIXES
INTRODUCTION
1 Introduction
2 Installing FLEXR
This chapter includes the following sections:
3 Connecting to an NE
NO.
SECTION
1.1
Whats New in This Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2
6 Network Element Security
1.2
FLEXR Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4
7 Alarms
1.3
Using the Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4
4 Using the FLEXR Software
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5 Setting Preferences
8 NE Status Reports
9 Software Download Version
10 Auto Report Control
11 Date and Time
12 Add/Drop Provisioning
13 TL1 Commands
14 ASCII Terminal
This users guide provides description, installation, and operation

instructions for the Fujitsu Flexible User Interface (FLEXR) Version
7.81 software. FLEXR is a Windows-based application that runs on an
IBM PC or compatible computer. For detailed instructions on the
turn-up and maintenance of specific network elements (NEs), refer to
FJTU-320-545-270, Turn-Up and Operation and FJTU-320-545-480,
Maintenance and Trouble Clearing.
A TL1/Menu Commands
B Menu Descriptions
C FLEXR Troubleshooting
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Introduction
Whats New in This Version
1.1

The FLEXR 7.81 software added functionality for new NE software releases. The new
features added to FLEXR 7.81 are:
1.1.1
FLM 15S and FACTR 7.1S support
Service state model changes for FLMs
Auto-configuration capabilities for the FLM NEs
GUI support for TCP/IP provisioning
New Releases
The FLEXR version 7.81 supports the NE releases listed in Table 1-1 [p. 1-2] in addition to
prior releases of these NEs. The FLEXR menu options that are available vary depending on
the common units installed. The new releases are listed in bold type.
Table 1-1: NE Releases Supported by FLEXR 7.81
1.1.2
NE Type
Firmware Release
FLM 6 ADM
4.03A, 4.04, 6.01
FLM 150 ADM
All ROM, 10S, 11S, 12S, 14S, 15S
FLM 600 ADM
All ROM, 10S, 11S, 12S, 14S, 15S
FLM 2400 ADM
All ROM, 9S/BS, 10S/BS, 14S/BS, 15S/BS
FLM 50/150 LTE
2.0
FLM 600 LTE
2.0b
FACTR
2R. 3R, 5S, 6S, 7S
FLASH-192
1.3, 2.1a
FLASH-192 has TL1 support only for release 2.1 features.
Problem Corrections
This practice has been revised to reflect changes made to the FLEXR software. Table 1-2
[p. 1-3] lists and describes the problems that are corrected in FLEXR 7.81.
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Table 1-2: Problem Correction Summary

Problem
Corrections
Affected NEs
In an FLM 600 unidirectional path-switched ring

(UPSR) configuration, you should not be able to
perform a protection switch on High-Speed
Groups 1 and 2. These cards were selectable in
previous FLEXR releases.
The high-speed cards are non-selectable for

protection switching when the NE is
provisioned for UPSR.
FLM 600
In FLEXR 7.61, FLEXR did not allow the user to

perform OC-48 line switch operations. The
appropriate cards were not selectable on the GUI.
In releases previous to FLEXR 7.61, the cards were
selectable but the commands sent were incorrect.
The OC-48 line cards should be selectable for
bidirectional line-switched ring BLSR
configuration and the correct TL1 syntax should
be sent.
The HR2H and HM2H cards are now

selectable in this scenario, and the correct
commands are sent to the NE.
FLM 2400
FLEXR incorrectly displays FLM 600 tributary

alarms on the OC-3 Tributary shelf.
The LOS alarm is now displayed on the 600

Tributary shelf.
FLM 2400
When putting a bridge cable in or out of service on

an OC-3 Trib shelf, if you selected a single cable
from the dialog box, FLEXR would send a garbled
TL1 command. You should be able to select a
single cable and send the proper TL1 command.
FLEXR now sends the correct TL1

command when only one cable is selected.
FLM 2400
When performing a Set PM threshold, some

options for the Direction parameter were not
available. This results in a DENY from the NE in
certain cases.
N/A was added as an option for Direction in

the Set PM Threshold dialog.
FLM 150
In FLEXR 7.71 when logged on an FLM 2400 Rel

14S, certain Provisioning menu items were not
available.
Under this scenario, all appropriate menu

items are now available.
FLM 2400
Log on to an FLM 2400 with an environmental

alarm. Retrieve the alarms and look at the report
generated by FLEXR. Notice that the alarm
information is not properly placed in the report
fields.
The layout of the report fields has been

corrected.
FLM 2400
Log on to the FACTR shelf and open the DSO

cross-connect screen. Notice that all the labels
appear to be some symbolic font and are
impossible to read.
The labels are now displayed with a readable

San Ferif font.
FACTR
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FLEXR Features
1.2
FLEXR Features
The FLEXR interface eases communications between the system operator and the
SONET-based Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. (FNC) equipment by reducing the
need for direct keyboard TL1 command entry. Version 7.81 facilitates the following tasks:
1.3
Forward compatibility (FLEXR 7.81 recognizes future NE releases if a Retrieve Version

command is performed.)
Shelf diagram update
Version checking
Compatibility checking
Using the Documentation

This manual was written using FLEXR software with Windows 3.1. Some screen differences
may exist if you are using it with Windows 95. Review the Windows 95 documentation or
Help files if you are not familiar with the screen conventions.
To use this practice, you should be familiar with the basic terminology and procedures for
Microsoft Windows version 3.1 or Windows 95. If you are not familiar with Windows, review
the basic information in the Windows documentation or Windows Help files.
This manual employs visual cues, standard text formats, and specific terminology to help
locate and interpret information easily. These conventions are explained in the following
sections.
1.3.1
Typographic Conventions
Step-by-step instructions in this manual are enhanced by using the typographic conventions
listed in Table 1-3 [p. 1-4].
Table 1-3: Typographic Conventions
1.3.2
Type Style
Used for
ALL CAPS
The names of keyboard keys.
italic
Anything that must be typed exactly as it appears.
Naming Conventions
Many FLEXR dialog boxes do not have names other than the associated TL1 command. To
better explain dialog box functionality, the FLEXR documentation names each dialog box.
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1 Introduction
2 Installing FLEXR
NO.
SECTION
2.1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-2
2.2
Using FLEXR in Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3
7 Alarms
2.3
Making a Backup Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3
2.4
Installing FLEXR for Windows 3.xx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3
2.5
Installing FLEXR for Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-5
2.6
Copying Custom Files from a Previous FLEXR Version . . . .
2-7
2.7
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8 NE Status Reports
11 Date and Time
13 TL1 Commands
14 ASCII Terminal
A TL1/Menu Commands
B Menu Descriptions
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diskettes. This section describes the system requirements to run FLEXR
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System Requirements
2.1
System Requirements
Note: FLEXR version 7.81 requires 20 MB of hard disk space to load program files and to allow
room for file swapping while it is running.
During the software installation, the FLEXR software checks the PC for the amount of free
hard disk space. To use FLEXR, your computer must meet or exceed the following hardware
requirements:
MS-DOS computer, Intel-based Minimum: 486 with 8 MB of RAM Recommended:

a Pentium or equivalent with 16 MB of RAM
20 MB of hard disk space available for the FLEXR application
1.44 MB, 3.5-inch disk drive
Two serial ports (one for the mouse, one for communications)
Microsoft compatible pointing device (mouse/trackball)
VGA monitor (color is required for redline circuits)
Connection to an NE, either by a direct connection from the serial port on the
computer to the NE or by modem
Optional hardware:
Parallel port (printer)
Modem, Hayes compatible (internal or external)
One of the following operating systems must be installed before using FLEXR:
Note: MS-DOS 5.0 or higher must be installed with Windows 3.xx.
Microsoft Windows 3.1
Windows for Workgroups 3.11
Windows 95
Note: If using Windows 95, refer to the following to the following paragraphs and Table 2-1
[p. 2-3].
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2.2
Using FLEXR in Windows 95

The FLEXR 7.81 software was designed as a 16-bit application for Windows 3.xx. It can be
run on Windows 95; however, for optimal performance, FNC recommends that you install
FLEXR on Windows 3.xx.
If you will be installing FLEXR 7.81 on Windows 95, please be aware of the issues listed in
Table 2-1 [p. 2-3].
Table 2-1: Possible Windows 95 Issues and Solutions
2.3
Windows 95 Issues
Solutions
Hourglass never goes away.
1. Move the mouse. If the arrow is displayed again, the

command was completed.
2. If the command was never completed (check the
response window below the shelf picture), log off and
exit FLEXR. Restart FLEXR.
Making a Backup Copy

Make a backup copy of the original FLEXR program diskettes. Use the diskcopy command in
DOS, or use the Copy Disk menu item in the File Manager (Windows 3.xx) or My
Computer (Windows 95). Refer to the Licensing Agreement for restrictions on the use of
copied diskettes. Store the FLEXR diskettes in a safe place and use the copies to install the
software.
2.4
Installing FLEXR for Windows 3.xx

Note: Maintaining multiple FLEXR releases on a computer is possible and will not present any
performance problems. If you choose to use different FLEXR releases, exit the open FLEXR
application and reboot the computer before opening another FLEXR release.
Use the following steps to install the FLEXR program in Windows 3.1 or Windows for
Workgroups 3.11. For Windows 95 installation procedures, refer to Section 2.5 [p. 2-5].
If you are installing FLEXR 7.81 in a different directory than the previous version of FLEXR,
keep the previous version to copy custom files (batch, report, and target identifier [TID] lists)
to the new directory.
If hard drive space is not an issue and you want access to a previous FLEXR release, it is
recommended that FLEXR 7.81 be installed in a different directory than the previous version
of FLEXR so that the previous release is available.
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Step
Task
Insert Disk 1 of the FLEXR diskettes (there are three disks) in the disk drive.
In the File menu of the Program Manager menu bar, select Run.
Type a:\setup.exe (or b:\setup) and click OK.
Wait for the FLEXR 7.81 Welcome window to appear. Click Continue. A setup dialog box
opens.
To install FLEXR 7.81 for all NE types, select Install for all NEs. For a custom install,
continue with the following steps. If you are installing FLEXR for all NEs, go to Step 8
[p. 2-4].
Select Custom Installation and click Continue.
Choose the NE type(s) for which you are installing FLEXR.

Note: 50/150 LTETo install FLEXR for the FLM 50/150 LTE, select 150 ADM.
Note: 600 LTETo install FLEXR for the FLM 600 LTE, select 600 ADM.
Click Continue.
If you have multiple hard drives, a window opens with a list of selectable hard drives for
installation. Choose the hard drive to install FLEXR and click OK.
10
The INSTALIT dialog box determines the directory on the hard disk where the FLEXR
program will be installed. The default directory, C:\FLEXR781, is displayed in the Setup
window text box. Click OK or type the desired directory name in the text box and click OK.
11
A status window opens showing the progress of the software installation for Disk 1.
12
When the prompt appears for Disk 2, remove Disk 1 and insert Disk 2 in the drive. Click
OK.
13
When the prompt for Disk 3 appears, remove Disk 2 and insert Disk 3 in the drive. Click
OK.
14
After all files have been installed, a window opens indicating that the FLEXR 7.81 installation
is complete. Click OK to continue. The FLEXR 7.81 icon displays in the Fujitsu program
group box.
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2.5

Note: Maintaining multiple FLEXR releases on a computer is acceptable and will not present
any performance problems. To use different FLEXR releases, exit the open FLEXR application and
reboot the computer before opening another FLEXR release.
Note: Although FLEXR can be used in Windows 95, some issues occur, such as grayed- out
menu items. For optimal performance, install FLEXR 7.81 on Windows 3.xx. Refer to Section 2.1,
System Requirements [p. 2-2], for complete descriptions and solutions for handling the possible
Windows 95 issues.
Use the following steps to install FLEXR for Windows 95. Refer to Section 2.4 [p. 2-3] for
procedures to install FLEXR on Windows 3.xx.
If hard drive space is not an issue and you want access to a previous FLEXR release, it is
recommended that you install FLEXR 7.81 in a different directory than the previous version
of FLEXR so that the previous release is available.
If you are installing FLEXR 7.81 in a different directory than the previous version of FLEXR,
keep the previous version to copy custom files (batch, report, and TID lists) to the new
directory.
Step
Task
Insert Disk 1 of the FLEXR diskettes (there are three disks) in the disk drive.
From the Start menu, select Run.
Type a:\setup.exe (or b:\setup) and click OK.
Wait for the FLEXR Welcome window to appear. Click Continue. A setup dialog box opens.
On the Choose Destination Location dialog box, review the destination folder, which appears
in the middle of the dialog box.
To change destination folders, click Browse, navigate to the desired folder, and click
OK. On the Choose Destination Location dialog, click Next.
To accept the default destination folder, click Next.
On the Setup Type dialog box, select the following type of setup you prefer and click Next.
Typicalinstalls FLEXR 7.81 for all NE types. Go to Step 8 [p. 2-6].
Customallows the user to select individual NEs for installation. Go to Step 7

[p. 2-6].
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Select the NE type(s) for which you are installing FLEXR. Be sure to select at least one NE,
click Next.
Note: 50/150 LTETo install FLEXR for the FLM 50/150 LTE, select 150 ADM.
Note: 600 LTETo install FLEXR for the FLM 600 LTE, select 600 ADM.
If you have multiple hard drives, a window opens with a list of selectable hard drives for
installation. Choose the hard drive to install FLEXR and click OK. Otherwise, go to Step 9
[p. 2-6].
A status window opens showing the progress of the software installation for Disk 1.
10
OK.
11
OK.
12
After all files have been installed, a window opens indicating that the FLEXR 7.81 installation
is complete. Click OK to continue. Go to the Start menu, select Programs, then Fujitsu. The
FLEXR 7.81 icon displays in the Fujitsu Program box.
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2.6
Copying Custom Files from a Previous FLEXR Version

If you installed FLEXR 7.81 in a different directory than the previous version of FLEXR, you
can copy all TID list files, report files, and batch files that were created in the previous version
to the new directory.
Step
2.7
Task
In the Windows File Manager (Windows Explorer in Windows 95), open the directory where
the previous version of FLEXR is installed (for example, flexr751).
Highlight the file to be copied. The TID list files have a TID extension, report files have a
LOG extension, and batch files have a BAT extension.
In the File menu, select Copy. The Copy dialog box opens.
In the To field, type the new directory name where FLEXR 7.81 is installed
(c:\flexr781).
Click OK. The file is copied to the new directory.
Technical Support
If you have any questions or problems regarding this installation, call Fujitsu Network
Communications, Inc. at 1-800-USE-FTAC.
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2 Installing FLEXR
NO.
SECTION
3.1
Connection Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-2
3.2
Starting FLEXR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-4
7 Alarms
3.3
Accessing the NE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-5
3.4
Logging On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-15
3.5
Saving TIDs in a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-17
3.6
Quitting FLEXR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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11 Date and Time
13 TL1 Commands
14 ASCII Terminal
A TL1/Menu Commands
B Menu Descriptions
A signal path must exist between the computer with FLEXR software
and the NE. This section describes the procedure for making the physical
connections to an NE.
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Connection Modes
3.1
Connection Modes
The FLEXR software is connected to the network element either locally or from a remote
location. The following sections describe the three physical connection modes available to
connect the PC to an NE. A standard PC modem cable (an RS-232 cable) is used to connect
the PC to an NE. Table 3-1 [p. 3-2] lists the connector number on the NE for each
connection mode.
Table 3-1: NE Connectors
X.25/PAD
to PSN
NE Type
Craft Interface
Modem
FLM 6
MPU and Alarm
MPU and Alarm (requires null

modem cable)
NA
FLM 150 ADM
SV1A
CN11
CN9
FLM 50/150 LTE
OIU
CN25
CN26
FLM 600 ADM
SV6A
CN10
CN1
FLM 600 LTE
SV6
CN27
CN28
FLM 2400 ADM
SV2H
CN8 High-Speed shelf (HS)
CN9 (HS shelf )
FACTR
SV1C
CN7 Common shelf (CMS)
CN9 (CMS)
FLASH -192
CRF1
CN84
CN83
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Connection Modes
Direct ConnectionA direct connection is made from a serial port on the PC to a connector
on the craft interface using a 9-pin to 25-pin RS-232 cable. Figure 3-1 [p. 3-3] illustrates a
direct connection.
NE
Craft
Interface
d6159
PC
RS-232 Cable
Figure 3-1: Connection to Supervisory Unit
Remote (Modem) ConnectionWhen the user is remote from an NE site, a phone line
connection using modems is possible. The modem should be Hayes compatible and can be an
external modem or mounted internally in the PC. A dial-up modem at the NE site is
connected to the modem port on the backplane listed in Table 3-1 [p. 3-2]. Figure 3-2
[p. 3-3] illustrates the modem connection.
NE
PC
Modem
Port
RS-232 Cable
2-Wire
Modem
(Local)
2-Wire
Modem
(Remote)
d6160.1
RS-232 Cable
Phone Line
Figure 3-2: Connection to a Modem
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X.25/PAD-to-PSN ConnectionThe FLEXR PC is connected to a packet

assembler/disassembler (PAD) using an RS-232 cable. The PAD modem is connected to a
dedicated phone line on a packet switching network (PSN). At the NE site, the dedicated
phone line is connected to a synchronous modem. The synchronous modem is used to
connect the PSN to the operations support system interface (OSSI) port on the NE backplane
(refer to Table 3-1 [p. 3-2]). If the synchronous modem supports only an RS-232 interface, a
conversion device is necessary to convert from RS-232 to RS-422. Figure 3-3 [p. 3-4]
illustrates the X.25/PAD-to-PSN connection.
NE
PC
RS-422 Cable
OSSI
RS422-RS232
Converter
RS-232 Cable
4-Wire
Synchronous
Modem
PAD
Modem
d6162.1
RS-232 Cable
PSN
Figure 3-3: X.25/PAD-to-PSN Connection
3.2
Starting FLEXR
To open the FLEXR program, double-click the FLEXR icon in the Program Manager
window. The FLEXR window opens.
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This section includes the following subsections:
NO.
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3.3.1
Setting Up the Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-5
3.3.2
Setting Up a Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-6
3.3.3
Dialing a Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-11
3.3.4
Using a PAD-to-PSN Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.3.5
Setting Up the Connection and Dialing a Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-13
3.3.6
Disconnecting from the PSN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3-14
The NE is accessed locally through the craft terminal or from a remote location using a
modem or X.25/PAD-to-PSN connection. This section describes how to access an NE with
each method.
3.3.1
Setting Up the Port

After establishing a signal path between the PC with FLEXR and the NE, set the port setup
parameters.
Step
Task
Start FLEXR by double-clicking on the FLEXR 7.81 icon. The FLEXR Welcome screen
opens.
In the Session menu, select Comm Setup and then select Port Setup. The Port Setup dialog
box opens. Port Setup parameters must be set before logging on an NE.
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Port setup values are listed in Table 3-2 [p. 3-6]. If other port setup values are required, set the
values as required.
Note: With the latest software download (SWDL) releases (refer to Table 1-1 [p. 1-2]), FNC NEs now
support a 9600-baud modem interface to the backplane connector.
Table 3-2: Modem Port Settings
Option
Description
Baud rate
300
1200
2400
4800
9600
19200
Note: Previous releases of NEs (those not listed in Table 1-1
[p. 1-2]) require a baud rate of 1200.
Data bits
78
Stop bits
1 1.5 2
Parity
Odd Even None
Port
COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4
Note: For the NE to communicate, data bits should be set to 8, stop bits set to 1, and parity set to
none.
3.3.2
Click OK when the selection is complete.
Setting Up a Modem
This section describes the requirements to establish a modem connection with a network
element using FLEXR.
Connecting a Remote Modem

After a modem is configured, it is recommended you test the link with a terminal application.
Use the following steps to test the link.
Step
1
Task
Turn on the FLEXR PC (it should have the local modem).
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Open Hyperterminal (Start->Programs->Accessories->HyperTerminal).
Double-click HyperTrm.exe.
Type a string in the text field (e.g., Modem Test).
Select an icon.
Click OK.
Next to Connect Using, select the COM port on which your local modem is installed (e.g.,
Direct to COM2).
Click OK.
In the Port Settings dialog, enter the value shown in Table 3-3 [p. 3-7].
Settings
Value
Bits per second
9600
Data bits
Stop bits
Parity
None
Flow control
None
10
Click OK.
11
At the terminal prompt, type AT and press ENTER.

Note: You should get an OK reply from the modem. If the external modem does not respond, make
sure the modem power is on and ensure that the HyperTerminal program is communication with the
correct COM port (e.g., Direct to COM2).
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Type the command ATDT plus the complete phone number of the remote modem
(e.g.,ATDT9725554456). If you need an outside line, be sure to include the prefix number
followed by a comma (e.g.,ATDT9,9725554456).
Note: After the modems synchronize, you should get a response similar to CONNECT 9600/ARQ, or
CONNECT 9600.
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Enter the key sequence: CTL-C, CTL-X, CTL-X, you should get the an NE banner screen. If
you do not get it, try the key sequence again.
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Enter "3" for Command Mode.

Note: You should get a>prompt on the terminal window.
15
Type a test TL1 command (e.g., RTRV-HDR:::<CTAG>).
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Make sure there are no garbled letters or evidence of a noisy connection. If you see anything
unusual there is a bad connection and FLEXR will not work. Review your modem settings at
either end of the link and make sure that ARQ is enabled on both modems.
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Enter modem escape sequence +++ quickly.

Note: You should get an OK response from the modem.
18
Type the command ATHO to hang up the line.
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When finished with HyperTerminal, close the HyperTerminal program.

Note: HyperTerminal will ask if you want to save the session. If you want to use Hyperterminal again
with the same settings, select yes. Otherwise, select no.
Modem Configuration Details

Both the local and remote modem require manual configuration before a FLEXR connection
can be established. The factory or Windows default modem settings will not work. The
modems need to be configured using AT commands issues using a PC terminal emulation
application (e.g., HyperTerminal or ProComm Plus). Modem AT commands are similar
in function to TL1 commands, they provision the modem and affect the protocols the
modem uses to establish dial-up connections. Modem AT commands are typically
vendor-specific, but there is some commonality across manufacturers.
Use the following steps to configure modems using HyperTerminal.
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Step
Task
Connect the remote modem to the FLEXR PC using the DB25-to-DB9 serial cable.
Turn on the PC and the remote modem.

Note: External modems typically require an AC power source.
Open Windows HyperTerminal (Start->Programs->Accessories->HyperTerminal).
Double-click HyperTrm.exe.
Type a string in the test field (e.g., Modem Configuration).
Select an icon.
Click OK.
At the Connection Using field, select the COM port that the serial cable is connected to (e.g.,
Direct to COM1).
Click OK.
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In the Port Settings dialog, enter the values shown in Table 3-4 [p. 3-9].
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Settings
Value
Bits per second
9600
Data bits
Stop bits
Parity
None
Flow control
None
Click OK.
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At the terminal prompt, type AT and press ENTER.

Note: The external modem should respond with OK. Be aware that you will not get a response if the
Result Code option is disabled. In this case, type the retrieve report AT command (e.g., AT&V for a
Supra FAXModem 288 modem). If a report is still not generated, see the following note.
Note: If the external modem does not respond, make sure the modem power is on and the
HyperTerminal program is communicating with the correct COM port (e.g., Direct to COM2).
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Enter AT commands to configure the modem settings to match those shown in Table 3-5
[p. 3-10].
Note: The required AT commands are vendor-specific. Refer to your modem documentation for
details. If you have lost the documentation, the AT commands are normally available from the
vendor website.
Note: Once you enter the AT commands, do not forget to save the configuration. This is normally
done with the command AT&WO (saves the present settings to configuration 0). The advantage of
saving the configuration is that you can then specify that the e settings are reloaded when the
modem is reset.
Note: Some modems have external switched that can override the AT settings you have entered. Be
sure to restore thje saved settings after the modem is reset.
Table 3-5: Modem Feature Settings
Feature
Local Modem
Remote Modem
Flow control
Disable for both TX and RX
Disable for both TX and RX
DTR
Ignore DTR
Ignore DTR
Baud
Fix at 9600 (some ROM-based NEs

support only 1200 baud)
Fix at 9600 (some ROM-based NEs

support only 1200 baud)
Auto-answer
Disabled
Enabled (first ring)
Result codes
Enabled
Disabled
Error correction
Enabled (ARQ mode)
Enabled (ARQ mode)
RTS
Ignore RTS
Ignore RTS
DSR
Always on
Always on
Data compression
Disabled
Disabled
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When finished with HyperTerminal, close the HyperTerminal program.

Note: HyperTerminal will ask if you want to save the session. If you want to use HyperTerminal again
with the same settings, select yes. Otherwise, select no.
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After both the local and remote modems are properly configured (as described above),
connect the external modem to the backplane of the NE with a DB25-to-DB25 serial cable.
Note: The NE connection is explicity marked MODEM. You do not need a null modem adapter.
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3.3.3
Connect analog phone lines to both modems.
Dialing a Modem
The Modem Setup dialog box opens the first time the modem is dialed following port setup
procedures. Verify the communications setup parameters before dialing. During subsequent
sessions, FLEXR does not display this dialog box.
Use the following steps to use the modem dial feature.
Step
Task
Open FLEXR.
Go to File->Preferences->Access Mode and make sure Direct is selected.
Click OK.
Go to Session->Comm setup->Modem Dial.
At the COM Setup dialog, enter the values in Table 3-6 [p. 3-11].
Table 3-6: COM Settings
Settings
Value
Baud Rate
9600
Data bits
Stop bits
Parity
None
Port
Select the COM port your local modem is

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At the Modem Setup dialog, enter the values in Table 3-7 [p. 3-12], then click OK.
Table 3-7: Modem Settings
Settings
Value
Modem type
None
Dial prefix
ATDT
Dial suffix
(blank)
Hangup prefix
+++
Hangup suffix
ATH0
Originate seq
ATZ0
Note: Do not attempt to enter the AT string for the Originate seq. The string will normally exceed
the allowable number of characters for the dialog.
At the Dialing dialog, enter the phone number (including any number required to get n
outside line). Click OK.
Note: FLEXR will activte the PC modem and dial the number.
After the modems synchronize, go to Session->Logon. Enter the TID, user, and password
and select OK.
Use FLEXR as you normally would.
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When you are finished, go to Session->Comm setup->Modem hangup.

Note: FLEXR will send the CANC-USER command to the NE to log you off.
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After the logoff completed, go to Session->Comm setup->Modem hangup.
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Click OK.
Note: FLEXR will hang up the modem to clear the line.
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Close FLEXR.
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3.3.4
Using a PAD-to-PSN Connection

When using a PAD connection to a PSN, connect the PSN to the OSSI port on the rear shelf
of the NE.
Refer to Setting up a Modem in Section 3.3, Accessing the NE [p. 3-5], before proceeding
with the following procedures.
3.3.5
Setting Up the Connection and Dialing a Number

When using a PAD-to-PSN connection, the communications setup is performed at the time
of dialing. Use the following steps to set up and dial a number.
Step
Task
In the Session menu, select ASCII Terminal. Use the procedures in Section 14, ASCII
Terminal [p. 14-1], to set up communications with the PSN concentrator.
Once the connection is established, return to the Session menu and select PAD Dial. The
PAD Dial dialog box opens.
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Complete the dialog box as described in Table 3-8 [p. 3-14].

Table 3-8: PAD Dial Dialog Box
Option
Description
Port
Select the correct port for PAD communications: COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4.
Phone Type
Select the correct dial type: Tone or Pulse.
Modem/PAD Type
Select the correct modem or PAD type from the list box.
Telephone Number
Select the number from the list box; if you need to add a telephone number, type it in
the box and click the Add button. (To delete an existing telephone number, select it
from the list box and click the Del button.)
X.25 Source Address
Select the source address from the list box; if you need to add an X.25 address, type it in
the box and click the Add button. (To delete an existing local channel number (LCN),
select it from the list box and click the Del button.)
X.25 Destination Address
Select the destination address from the list box; if you need to add an X.25 address, type
it in the box and click the Add button. (To delete an existing address, select it from the
list box and click the Del button.)
X.25 LCN
Select the number from the list box; if you need to add an X.25 LCN, type it in the box
and click the Add button. (To delete an existing LCN, select it from the list box and
click the Del button.)
Dial Time-out
Type the number of seconds you want for dial time-out.
Redial on Time-out
Select this box if you want to redial on time-out.
3.3.6
Click OK to dial the number. The computer will continue to ring the number until there is a
response or until time-out occurs.
Disconnecting from the PSN

To disconnect from the PSN, select Comm Setup in the Session menu and then select PAD
Hang-up. The FLEXR application remains active.
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3.4
Logging On
The FLEXR software provides multiple system logon capabilities. You can log on a maximum
of three NEs (two for FACTR) from the FLEXR Logon command in the Session menu. This
feature is helpful when there are multiple NEs to monitor and access.
To log on multiple NEs of different types, the same version of software for each type of NE
must be loaded in the same FLEXR subdirectory. The FLEXR software automatically polls
the NE to determine the correct configuration.
You cannot log on other NEs that are incompatible with the FLEXR software version that you
are currently using. If working with multiple NE types, verify that the same version of
software for each NE type is loaded in the same FLEXR subdirectory. Once you are connected
to another NE, FLEXR automatically polls the NE for the corresponding configuration.
3.4.1
Logging On One NE
Use the following steps to log on an NE. Only the functions allowed at the users privilege
level (set by the Network Administrator) will be accessible to a user.
Step
Task
In the Session menu, select Logon. If this is the first NE to be logged on, the Port Setup dialog
box opens.
Press ENTER if no changes are needed, or select the appropriate options in the Port Setup
box (refer to Section 3.3.1, Setting Up the Port [p. 3-5]) and click OK. The dialog box opens.
The title bar displays the name of the TID file. (The default name in the title bar is
TID.TID.)
The Enter System ID field shows the TID of the local NE (or the last NE logged on). If
another TID is desired, select the TID in the Enter System ID list box. If the list box does not
contain the proper TID, type the System ID in the text box or click Open File and select the
appropriate file name. Refer to Section 3.5, Saving TIDs in a File [p. 3-17], for more
information.
Move the cursor to the Enter Username text box. Type the user name (NE default is ROOT).
Move the cursor to the Enter Password text box. Type the password (NE default is ROOT).
Asterisks (*) appear in the text box as you type.
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Click OK when the above items are entered. If the logon information entered is not valid, an
error message displays. Click OK and verify information entered in each text box. If you are
unable to access the system, refer to Appendix C, FLEXR Troubleshooting, or contact the
Network Administrator.
A working window of the NE opens when the logon procedure is successful. The FLEXR
software displays the shelf configuration using information retrieved from the NE.
Additional menus and commands are available after logon. These menus and commands are
described in Appendix B, Menu Descriptions.
3.4.2
Logging On Multiple NEs

Using the FLEXR software, you can log on a maximum of three NEs (a maximum of two
NEs for FACTR). To log on multiple NEs of different types, the same version of software for
each type of NE must be loaded in the same FLEXR subdirectory. The FLEXR software
automatically polls the NE to determine the correct configuration.
To log on additional NEs, select the Session menu and then select Logon. The Enter System
ID field contains the ID of the last NE you logged on. Type in the appropriate TID or select
a TID from the list. As you log on each new NE, a shelf picture or shelf icons of that NE
appear on the screen in front of the previous shelf picture.
To view a different NE, select the Window menu. The Window menu lists all logged-on NEs
with a check mark showing which NE is active. Clicking on another NE activates it and
displays its shelf picture. Any FLEXR task performed applies only to the active (displayed)
NE.
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3.5

The ability to save a group of TIDs in a DOS file eliminates the need to reenter the TIDs
when switching to a different PC or when installing a FLEXR upgrade. Storage of several
customized TID lists minimizes the effort required to use the craft PC on one network and
then another. Up to 100 TIDs can be stored in a file. The following paragraphs describe how
to add a TID to a file, delete a TID from a file, save a group of TIDs in a file, and open a file.
Related TIDs can be stored as a group in a common file. For example, all TIDs for the NEs
on the same data communication channel (DCC) network can be stored in the same file.
Use the following steps to build a group of TIDs and save the group in a file.
Step
Task
In the Session menu, select Logon. The Port Setup dialog box opens (if this is the first
session).
Press OK if no changes are needed, or select the appropriate options in the Port Setup box and
click OK. The TID Logon dialog box opens. The default file name is TID.TID.
The Enter System ID field shows the TID of the local NE. To add a TID name to the file,
type the TID in the Enter System ID text box. The TID can be a minimum of 7 and a
maximum of 20 alphanumeric characters.
Click Add TID to add the TID to the list.
Repeat Step 3 [p. 3-17] and Step 4 [p. 3-17] until all desired TIDs for the group are in the
list. The file will accept up to 100 TIDs.
To delete a TID, select the unwanted TID in the Enter System ID list box and click Delete
TID.
Click Save to save the TID in the current file name. The TID is saved in the file name that
appears at the top of the dialog box.
Click Save As to save the TID in a different file. The Save As dialog box opens.
Type a file name with a TID extension. The file is saved in the C:\FLEXR781 working
directory.
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You are now ready to log on an NE. See Section 3.4, Logging On [p. 3-15], for procedures, or
click Cancel to close the Open New Session dialog box without logging on the NE.
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3.5.1
Opening a TID File

Use the following steps to select and open a file of TIDs.
Step
Task
In the Session menu, select Logon. The Port Setup dialog box opens (if this is the first
session).
Press OK if no changes are needed, or select the appropriate options in the Port Setup box and
click OK. The TID Logon dialog box opens.
Click Open File. The OPEN TID FILE dialog box opens. The files with a TID extension are
displayed in the list box. If the files have a different extension, enter the proper extension
(*.ext). If the files are located in a different drive or directory, change to the proper directory.
Select the desired file name and click Open. The name of the selected file is shown in the title
bar of the Open New Session dialog box.
Select the Enter System ID list box to display the available TIDs. You are now ready to add or
delete TIDs (see Section 3.5, Saving TIDs in a File [p. 3-17]) or log on an NE (see
Section 3.4, Logging On [p. 3-15]).
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3.6
Quitting FLEXR
The following sections describe automatic and manual log-off procedures.
3.6.1
Auto Logoff
Users provisioned for Auto Time Out (TMOUTA) are automatically logged off any NE when
there is no FLEXR activity for 30 minutes. The NE sends a REPT AUTO LOGOFF message
to the FLEXR software, which then deletes the shelf display for that NE. Refer to Section 6.4,
Change User [p. 6-4], for procedures to assign auto time-out to a user.
3.6.2
Manual Logoff
Manual log-off procedures are used to exit from a session (or multiple NE sessions). You do
not need to log off one NE session to log on another NE (refer Section 3.4, Logging On
[p. 3-15]).
The craft and modem ports on the NE share a common universal asynchronous
receiver-transmitter (UART). The FLEXR software automatically sends a CTRL-C character
as its final transmission when logging off the last active NE session or exiting. The
communication port (RS-232 serial port) is released and ready for the next user.
Note: If you send the CANC-USER command from the FLEXR TL1 command interface or ASCII
terminal mode, the NE shelf picture remains displayed. Select the Session menu and select the
Logoff command so that FLEXR recognizes you are logged off.
Use the following steps to log off manually.
Step
Task
In the Session menu, select Logoff. A confirmation box opens.
Click OK to log off the session. The FLEXR welcome screen opens or a previous session
screen appears if you were logged on multiple NEs.
Repeat Steps 1 [p. 3-9] and 2 [p. 3-19] to log off additional NEs.
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3.6.3
Exiting FLEXR
You do not need to log off the NEs to exit the FLEXR software. This happens automatically
as the program closes.
Use the following steps to exit the FLEXR software.
Step
Task
In the File menu, select Exit. A confirmation box opens.
Click OK to exit FLEXR. If you are logged on multiple NEs, FLEXR logs off each NE
sequentially as it closes.
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USING THE FLEXR SOFTWARE
1 Introduction
2 Installing FLEXR
NO.
SECTION
4.1
FLEXR Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-2
4.2
Shelf Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-3
7 Alarms
4.3
Menu Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-9
4.4
Dialog Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-10
4.5
Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-12
4.6
Message Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-13
4.7
Using On-Line Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-13
4.8
FLEXR Version Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8 NE Status Reports
11 Date and Time
13 TL1 Commands
14 ASCII Terminal
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4.1
FLEXR Elements
The FLEXR software opens as a separate window. The elements of this window are shown in
Figure 4-1 [p. 4-2] and listed and described in Table 4-1 [p. 4-2]. Each FLEXR window has
some common elements; however, not all windows use all the elements.
C
A
Figure 4-1: Window Elements and Shelf Picture

Table 4-1: Window Elements (1 of 2)
Ref.
Item
Description
Menu bar
The menu bar lists the main menus available for

performing the operation and maintenance functions for
the active NE.
Control-menu box
The control-menu box is located in the upper left corner of

each window. This menu is most useful if you use the
keyboard when you work with FLEXR. Control-menu
commands can resize, move, maximize, minimize, and
close windows.
Title bar
The title bar shows the name of the application, FLEXR,

and the TID of the logged-on NE.
Minimize button
The minimize button shrinks the window to an icon.
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Ref.
Item
Description
Maximize/restore
button
The maximize button enlarges the active application

window to fill the entire desktop. After a window is
enlarged, the maximize button changes to a restore button.
The restore button changes the window to its previous size.
Window border
The window border is the outside edge of a window. You

can lengthen or shorten each side of a border.
Response window
The response window shows the commands that are sent to

the NE and the response back from the NE. It also displays
three lines of messages that are generated in
communication sessions.
Scroll bars
Scroll bars appear when information exceeds the window

border. Scroll bars enable you to move through a report or
list when the information does not fit the space allowed.
I (Figure 4-2
[p. 4-3] only)
Exit button
The exit button closes the window.
Note: If you are using Windows 95, your window will look slightly different than the image in
Figure 4-1 [p. 4-2]. See Figure 4-2 [p. 4-3] for Windows 95 window elements that have a different
appearance than Windows 3.1 elements. Refer to Table 4-1 [p. 4-2] for descriptions.
D
B
E
I
Figure 4-2: Windows 95 Window Elements
4.2
Shelf Picture
When the Logon command is issued, the FLEXR software polls the NE for information
about the shelf. It retrieves information about the system and then displays a shelf picture
showing the units that are installed and the service state of each unit. Any alarms that are
present on the shelf are also displayed. See Figure 4-1 [p. 4-2] for an example of a typical shelf
picture.
The title bar just above the shelf picture indicates the last menu command chosen (in
Figure 4-1 [p. 4-2], Session - Reconfigure NE). The title bar across the top of the shelf picture
indicates the shelf type (in Figure 4-2 [p. 4-3], DFLT-TID).
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Understanding the Shelf Picture

Unit Color and Label
A shading and color scheme is used to distinguish between active, inactive, and open card slots
in the NE shelf. Different shades distinguish cards on a monochrome display; different colors
distinguish cards on a color display.
The shelf update feature automatically updates the color (or shade) of a unit to indicate
whether the unit is inserted in the slot. The label of a unit is updated to indicate when the
unit changes state (active or standby). Unit labels show the unit function (for example,
PW1C, DS1, D3U) and the unit type (for example, normal or enhanced, working or
protect).
When the status of a unit changes, the color also changes. The colors listed in Table 4-2
[p. 4-4] indicate unit status.
Note: The FLASH-192 product, being compliant with Bellcore GR-1093-CORE, provides more
Primary and Secondary States than other FNC NEs. The FLEXR software may not display the
most current service state of a FLASH-192 unit. If this occurs, perform the Re-configure Screen
command in the Session menu to update the screen display.
Table 4-2: Unit Status
Unit Color
Monochrome
Primary State
Secondary State
Gray
Solid gray
In Service (IS)
In Service Normal (IS-NR)
In Service Abnormal (IS-ANR)
Active (ACT)
Yellow
Gray with crosshatch

pattern
In Service (IS)
In Service Normal (IS-NR)
In Service Abnormal (IS-ANR)
Standby (STBY)
Standby Hot (STBYH)
Green
Dark gray with

crosshatch pattern
Out of Service Memory

Administration (OOS-MA)
Unassigned (UAS)
Out of Service Autonomous

Management (OOS-AUMA)
Out of Service Autonomous
(OOS-AU)
Facility Failure (FAF)

Fault (FLT)
Mismatch of Equipment
and Attributes (MEA)
Supporting Entity Outage
(SGEO)
Light green
Gray with white dots
In Service
Active and Unequipped

or
Standby and Unequipped
Purple
Black
Not Equipped
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Card units appear 3-dimensional to help provide information to the user. In normal
operation, a unit appears flush with the front panel, but during provisioning operations, the
selected unit appears recessed.
Alarm Status
The FLEXR software shelf window displays an alarm summary for the network element, shelf,
and unit. The Alarm Summary window for the network element is located in the upper right
corner of the active NE session. The shelf alarm indicator is displayed in the top right corner
of each shelf displayed. Each unit has an alarm indicator at the top of the unit. Examples of
the alarm indicators are shown in Figure 4-3 [p. 4-5].
Alarm Summary Window

(alarms for NE)
Alarm Indicator
(alarms for shelf)
Alarm Indicator
(alarm for unit)
Figure 4-3: Alarm Indicators
Clicking on the alarm summary window produces the Alarm Summary Report for the NE.
For more information about the Alarm Summary Report, refer to Section 7.1, Alarm
Summary Report [p. 7-2]. The TID (NE identification) of the active NE appears in the alarm
summary window.
A small rectangular box in the upper right corner of the alarm summary window displays the
condition (designator) code and color code for an NE worst-case alarm. Table 4-3 [p. 4-5]
lists and describes these codes.
Table 4-3: Alarm Status
Color
Designator
Alarm Status
Green
NOR
Normal operation, no alarm
Yellow
MN
Minor
Amber
MJ
Major
Red
CR
Critical
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4.2.2
Multiple Shelves
If the NE is a single shelf, as in the FLM 150 ADM, only one shelf is displayed. If the NE has
multiple shelves, as in the FLM 2400 ADM, the shelf picture for each shelf is displayed in the
FLEXR working window. As FLEXR receives the inventory, the shelves are displayed cascaded
one on top of another. For the FACTR product, shelves are displayed as icons. Click on the
appropriate Common shelf (CMS) or Narrowband shelf (NBS) icon to make the shelf active.
Any provisioning action affects only the active shelf. The active shelf is the top shelf with the
highlighted title bar. Inactive shelves appear behind the active shelf, and have dimmed title
bars. To activate a shelf, click any visible portion or select the shelf from the Window menu. A
check mark appears beside the active shelf in the Window menu. The Window menu contains
additional functions that affect the shelf pictures.
4.2.3
Resize a Shelf Picture

A shelf picture can be resized to display all units in the shelf. To resize a shelf picture, move the
cursor to the lower right corner of the window. When the cursor changes to a double-ended
arrow, drag the mouse to resize the shelf picture.
A shelf picture can be maximized to fit in the workspace screen by clicking on the maximize
button in the upper right corner of the shelf window. To return a maximized shelf picture to
the original size, click the control-menu box beside the File menu, select the Window
command, and then select Restore.
If the NE is configured with several tributary shelves or if you are logged on multiple NEs,
there may be too many windows displayed at one time to easily view each one. Unused
windows can be reduced to an icon to provide more room in the FLEXR workspace. To
minimize a window to an icon, click the minimize button in the upper right corner of the
FLEXR title bar. The shelf window is reduced to an icon. Double-click the icon to restore the
window to normal size.
4.2.4
Multiple Sessions
You can log on more than one NE at a time using the FLEXR software. FLEXR checks the
amount of hard disk space available at logon to see if the necessary memory and resources are
available. Up to three sessions (two if you are using FACTR) at a time are allowed. With
multiple NEs logged on, only the active NE is displayed on the screen. The Window
command is used to change the NE that is displayed. The Window command shows the NEs
to which you are logged on, and a check mark appears next to the active session.
Note: If you are logged on a FACTR NE, you can log on only one other NE (of any type) at the
same time.
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4.2.5
Select Units in Shelf Pictures

The ability to select multiple units in the shelf picture saves provisioning time by allowing
multiple units to be provisioned with a specific setup. Multiple facilities can also be selected
for simultaneous provisioning. In most procedures, to select multiple units, the units must be
of the same type.
Note: The Multi-Card Select option must be selected in the FLEXR Options dialog box to select
multiple units. Refer to Chapter 5, Setting Preferences.
To select a unit, click a unit that displays a unit selector. The unit selector is the letter C inside
an oval that appears on the unit (see Figure 4-4 [p. 4-7]). The unit will appear recessed from
the front panel when selected. To select additional units, click additional unit selectors. To
deselect a unit, click the recessed unit and it will appear flush with the front panel again.
When all units are selected, click the shelf edge, nonselectable unit, or nonselectable portion
of the shelf to continue with the provisioning process.
Selectable unit
Figure 4-4: Selectable Units
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4.2.6
Auto-Configuration
Auto-Configuration will set the system configuration parameters according to the equipment
installed and will place the installed equipment in service when initiated by TL1 command.
The INITCONFIG command will modify system parameters and equipment service states
according to the rules on the FLMs.
Note: The auto-detect feature will automatically place the facility in service when a valid input
signal is detected.
Step
Task
Log on the NE.
Select Provisioning -> System -> Auto Configuration.

This will initiate the Auto-Configuration process.
4.2.7
Update the Shelf Picture

The NE shelf picture should be updated following a major system modification, such as
changing system configuration or unit type. For some procedures, such as changing the
system type, the FLEXR software automatically prompts the user to redraw the NE window.
Use the following steps to update the shelf picture.
Step
Task
In the Session menu, select Re-configure Screen. The Re-configure Screen message box opens.
Click OK to proceed with the screen update. The shelf picture is redrawn to reflect the
changes.
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Menu Commands
4.3
Menu Commands
The FLEXR windows follow certain conventions when listing items on a menu. These
conventions signal that additional options or information about a command follow. Table 4-4
[p. 4-9] is a list of menu conventions and their descriptions.
Table 4-4: Menu Conventions
Menu Convention
Description
Dimmed command
Command is not available
Check mark
Indicates the active window being viewed
Key combination
Keyboard shortcut to open a menu or activate a command; use to select a

command without opening the menu
Triangle
Command contains a pull-down submenu with additional commands

Note: Context-sensitive on-line help is not available for the menu names (such as File)
or for commands that contain pull-down submenus; however, the submenu commands
do support context-sensitive on-line help. For example, from the Provisioning menu,
context-sensitive help is not available for the Service State command; however,
context-sensitive help is available for each of the Service State submenu commands.
All the menu options across the menu bar have an underlined letter. To open a menu using
the keyboard, press the ALT key to move to the menu bar. Type the letter that is underlined to
open the menu. Type the underlined letter of the desired command or option. For example,
to display the Equipment OOS List, press ALT, P, V, and D. Press ESC to close a menu but
remain on the menu bar to make another selection.
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Dialog Boxes
4.4
Dialog Boxes
Use dialog boxes to request facility and equipment specific options and information. Each
dialog box that opens during a FLEXR procedure is illustrated by a table within each
procedure in this user guide. The Option column of the table gives the name of the parameter
to be filled in and the Description column of the table provides a description of what
information will be entered in the field. Figure 4-5 [p. 4-10] shows the various dialog box
elements. The following sections describe each element of the dialog boxes.
Access ID
check box
Option button
List box
Check box
Command button
Figure 4-5: Dialog Box Elements
4.4.1
Access ID
Most of the dialog boxes have an Access ID (AID) selection at the top of the dialog box.
Depending on the type of unit selected, the Access ID field may show the selected unit AID,
or display either a list box or a group of check boxes.
If a list box is displayed, click the down arrow to display a list of the AIDs that are available. If
ALL is available at the bottom of the list, all AIDs can be selected.
If the field appears as a group of check boxes, any combination of AIDs can be selected for
provisioning. At least one AID is necessary to set a parameter.
4.4.2
Selecting Parameter Values

The parameter values are typed in a text box, selected from a list box, selected from a group of
check boxes, or selected from a group of option buttons.
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Text Boxes
A text box is a rectangular box for unit specific variable options. Text boxes are usually located
within a dialog box.
List Boxes
List boxes are rectangular boxes within the dialog box with an arrow to the right. The arrow,
when selected, opens a list of choices. Scroll bars allow the user to scroll the list if there are
more choices than can fit in the list box.
Check Boxes
Check boxes appear in dialog boxes to select individual or multiple items. When a check box
is toggled on, the box is referred to as selected and contains an X or a check mark. When the
check box is toggled off, the box is empty (deselected). You can select as many or as few check
boxes in a dialog box as needed.
Option Buttons
Option buttons appear in dialog boxes as a list of mutually exclusive items. You can select only
one option from the list at a time. The selected option contains a black dot within a circle.
4.4.3
Command Buttons
Command buttons are located across the bottom of a dialog box and provide the options
listed and described in Table 4-5 [p. 4-11]. All the command buttons may not be available in
all dialog boxes.
Table 4-5: Command Buttons (1 of 2)
Button
Action
OK
Initiates a command
Note: In dialog boxes that include the Initialize command, clicking OK enters
the changes made (changes are not active until Initialize is clicked).
Operate
Initiates the operation of a protection switch or a loopback test
Release
Releases a protection switch or loopback test
Retrieve
Shows the current settings for items in a dialog box
Initialize
Activates the parameters in a dialog box
Default
Shows the default values of items in a dialog box
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Table 4-5: Command Buttons (2 of 2)
4.5
Button
Action
Close
Closes the dialog box
Cancel
Closes the dialog box without entering changes
Reports
The FLEXR software uses report/log windows to display data that results from a variety of
user requests. Reports show the status of the NE or the provisioned parameters.
Note: FLEXR accepts only 60K bytes of response data. If the data is greater than 60K, a warning
message is displayed.
The title bar across the top of each report identifies the type of report. The header of the
report identifies the TID of the NE and shows the date and time the report was generated. If
the information in the report exceeds the viewing area of the window, scroll bars allow
movement of the text vertically or horizontally to view all the report. The window can be
resized by dragging any side or corner.
Each report that is generated is illustrated by a table within the procedure. The Column field
lists the specific titles of each column of the report, and the Description field describes what
status or parameter is set for that column.
Command buttons (Exit, Print, Clear, and File) across the top of each report provide the
options listed and described in Table 4-6 [p. 4-12].
Table 4-6: Report Buttons
Button
Action
Exit
Closes the report window
Print
Prints the report that is displayed in the window
Clear
Deletes the report that is displayed in the window
File
Saves the report to a file
To save the report as a file, click the File button at the top of the report. When the Save As
dialog box opens, type the name of the file using the DOS file name structure. The file is
saved in the FLEXR directory unless you specify otherwise (that is, a:filename.log). Click
Save. After the file is saved, click Cancel to close the dialog box.
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4.6
Message Boxes
A message box is displayed to alert the user of the possible consequences of a choice. If the
confirmation option is enabled in the Preferences dialog box, a context-sensitive confirmation
message is displayed each time a provisioning or service-affecting command is executed. Click
Yes or OK to continue, or click No or Cancel to cancel the command. Refer to Chapter 5,
Setting Preferences, for more information.
4.7
Using On-Line Help

On-line help provides tutorial support about commands and procedures used in FLEXR for
Windows. FLEXR software version information is also available. On-line help is available
both before and after logging on an NE.
4.7.1
Accessing On-Line Help

To access FLEXR on-line help, open the Help menu and click Help. The FLEXR 7.81
On-line Help screen opens. Click on one of the options: Master Table of Contents, Menu
Table of Contents, or the Master List of Tables and Figures. From the table of contents or
master list that you selected, you can select a help topic. To do this, click the desired topic.
(An on-line help topic appears on the PC screen as an underlined word or words. On color
displays, topics appear underlined and green.) Once you have clicked a topic, the help topic or
a list of subtopics opens.
Another way of accessing on-line help is to press F1 while on a menu option or in a dialog
box. This feature is called context-sensitive on-line help. However, menu names (for example,
the File menu) do not support context-sensitive on-line help, nor do menu commands that
contain submenus.
Command buttons at the top of the help window provide options to navigate through the
help screens. Table 4-7 [p. 4-13] lists the option buttons in the on-line help window.
Table 4-7: On-Line Help Navigation Options (1 of 2)
Button
Description
Contents
Displays the Table of Contents page
Search
Displays the Index dialog box, which allows searching for information about
help topics found in the FLEXR on-line help files
Back
Displays the previously viewed help message
Print
Prints the current help topic, table, or image that is displayed
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Button
<<
Description
>>
Glossary
4.7.2
Browse buttons move forward or backward through the Help topics

Displays the glossary
Exiting Help
Exit the help window and return to the FLEXR program in one of the following ways:
In the File menu, select Exit.
Double-click the Control-menu box (upper left corner) in the Help window.
Note: If you are using Windows 95, click the X in the upper right corner of the window to exit.
4.8
FLEXR Version Report

In the Help menu, select About. The About dialog box opens showing which FLEXR systems
are installed; their COMMON LANGUAGE Equipment Identifiers (CLEI) codes,
Software Product Numbers (PN), and Practice Product Numbers (PN); the release of the
current active NE; and the current FLEXR release.
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CHAPTERS/APPENDIXES
SETTING PREFERENCES
1 Introduction
2 Installing FLEXR
NO.
SECTION
5.1
Setting Preference Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-2
5.2
Help on Deny Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-2
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5.3
NE Compatibility Test Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-2
5.4
Alarm Retrieve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-2
5.5
Access Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-3
5.6
Confirmation Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-3
5.7
Cancel Previous Session When Logging On. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-3
5.8
Multi-Card Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-3
B Menu Descriptions
5.9
Dialog Box Time-Out Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-4
5.10
Message Time-Out Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-4
5.11
TSA Labeling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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This chapter describes the several preference options that are available for
the FLEXR software. These options are available before and after
logging on an NE. Changes made to the FLEXR Options dialog box are
saved for later sessions, eliminating the need to reset them at subsequent
logons.
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Setting Preferences
Setting Preference Options
5.1
Setting Preference Options

Use the following procedure to set preference options for FLEXR 7.81 software. The options
that can be selected in the dialog box are described in the following sections.
Step
5.2
Task
In the File menu, select Preferences. The FLEXR Options dialog box opens.
Select the desired preference options.
Click OK to save the new settings and close the dialog box. Click Cancel to close the dialog
box without saving the changes.
Help on Deny Messages

This option enables or disables on-line help for error messages. When selected, on-line help
windows open automatically with a list of probable causes and suggestions for corrective
actions for each error message that displays.
5.3
NE Compatibility Test Help

This option enables or disables on-line help for the compatibility check message box that may
display while logging on a network element.
5.4
Alarm Retrieve
The Alarm Retrieve option selects the method used to retrieve alarms. Selecting the Alarm
Retrieve off button allows the user to prevent a long series of NE event reports from tying up
the FLEXR software at a time when user access is necessary.
On
Clicking in the alarm summary window causes the FLEXR software to retrieve
and display the current alarms on the NE.
Off
Clicking in the alarm summary window displays the alarms that were retrieved
during the log-on sequence.
Click the On or Off button to select the Alarm Retrieve option.
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Access Mode
5.5
Access Mode
The Access Mode option selects the connection method used to access the NE.
PAD
FLEXR is connected through a packet assembler/disassembler.
Direct
FLEXR is connected by either an RS-232 cable or a modem link.
Click the PAD or Direct button to select the Access Mode option.
5.6
Confirmation Messages
The FLEXR software provides context-sensitive confirmation messages to inform the user of
the possible consequence of a course of action. A confirmation box is displayed each time a
provisioning or service-affecting command is executed. The message displayed is
context-sensitive to the following types of operations:
Service-affecting commands
Section DCC (SDCC)-affecting commands
OSSI-affecting commands
User security-affecting commands
Maintenance state commands
Retrieval commands
The Confirmation box in the FLEXR Options dialog box controls the action of the
confirmation messages. The confirmation messages are enabled when the Confirmation box is
selected (X). The confirmation messages are disabled by clicking in the box to remove the X.
Note: If you are using Windows 95, a check mark will display instead of an X.
5.7
Cancel Previous Session When Logging On

When the Cancel previous session when logging on? box is selected (X in the box), you can
send the cancel user (CANC-USER) command before sending the activate user (ACT-USER)
command. When the box is deselected (no X), you can log on an NE without sending the
cancel user command. The Cancel previous session when logging on? option must be
deselected when performing software download.
5.8
Multi-Card Selection
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Dialog Box Time-Out Settings
Multiple units can be selected for a specific task when the Multi-Card Select option is
enabled. To enable this option, click the Multi-Card Select box (an X appears in the box). The
user must click each desired unit and then click a nonselectable part of the shelf to display a
dialog box. When the option is disabled, only one unit at a time is selected. A dialog box is
opened as soon as a unit is selected.
5.9
Dialog Box Time-Out Settings

The Dialog Box Time Out is the period of time in minutes the FLEXR software will wait for
an entry in a dialog box. After such time, it will time out and close the dialog box. Type the
time in minutes.
5.10
Message Time-Out Settings

Note: If Msg Time Out is changed to less than 80 seconds, you may get a No Response message
before the command has completed; however, the system will complete the command.
The Message Time Out is the period of time FLEXR is programmed to wait for a response
from the NE before timing out and returning to the previous menu. The default time-out
period is 100 seconds. To set the message time-out period, type the time in seconds in the
Msg Time Out field.
5.11
TSA Labeling
The high-speed channels (vertical bars) and middle-speed channels (horizontal bars) in the
Add/Drop screen have LNR (linear), VTG (virtual tributary group), or STS (synchronous
transport signal) labels. The selection made in the time-slot assignment (TSA) Labeling box
determines the label that is displayed when the Add/Drop command is activated. Only one
labeling option can be selected at a time.
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NETWORK ELEMENT SECURITY
1 Introduction
This chapter describes security levels and how to add, delete, and change
users; change passwords; and how to show the current user and privilege
code. These administrative functions are performed from the
Administration menu. Administrative tasks apply only to the logged-on,
active NE. It includes the following sections:
NO.
SECTION
6.1
Levels of Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-2
6.2
Add Users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-2
6.3
Delete Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-3
6.4
Change User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-4
6.5
Change Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-5
6.6
Show Current User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-6
6.7
Show Current Privilege Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-7
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Levels of Security
6.1
Levels of Security
To access any NE, users must have appropriate privilege levels. Accessibility of NE functions
and features is assigned by a Network Administrator. This security assignment allows
appropriate users to have access to only the specific operations necessary to accomplish their
tasks. User privileges are assigned on a per-NE basis and are verified by each NE when a user
logs on. The four levels of security privileges are listed and described in Table 6-1 [p. 6-2].
Table 6-1: Levels of Security
6.2
Level
Name
Description
Level 1
Retrieve
User has access to all retrieve commands (for example, Retrieve Alarms)
Level 2
Control
User has access to retrieve and control commands (such as protection

switching and loopbacks)
Level 3
Provision
User has access to retrieve, control, and provisioning commands
Level 4
Administrator
User has access to all commands (including security commands)
Add Users
Depending on the firmware release, a maximum of 100 user names can be added to the
system. Refer to Table 6-2 [p. 6-2] for the maximum number of user names that can be added
for each NE.
Table 6-2: Maximum Number of User Names
NE Type
Number of User Names
FLM 6
10
FLM 150 ADM
50
FLM 50/150 LTE
10
FLM 600 ADM
40
FLM 600 LTE
10
FLM 2400 ADM
50
FACTR
50
FLASH-192
100
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Use the following steps to add a user to the active NE.

Step
Task
In the Administration menu, select Add User. The dialog box opens.
Complete the dialog box as described in Table 6-3 [p. 6-3] and click OK.
Table 6-3: Add User Dialog Box
Option
Description
User Name
Type the user name, excluding any existing user names.
New Password
Type the password. The password displays as asterisks (*).

Note: The password and the user name should never be the same.
User Privilege
Click the appropriate user level. Level 1: Retrieve; Level 2: Control; Level 3: Provision;
Level 4: Administration.
Auto Time Out
Select Yes (Y) to activate the auto time-out or select No (N) to disable the auto
time-out. The auto time-out function automatically logs off the user if no
communication between the user and the NE takes place within 30 minutes.
A confirmation box opens. Type the password again and click OK. If the password is not
correct, an error message box opens. Retype the correct password and click OK.
If a confirmation message opens, click Yes to continue. This message displays only if the
Confirmation option is selected in the Preferences dialog box. Refer to Chapter 5, Setting
Preferences, for more information.
Repeat Steps 2 [p. 6-3] through 4 [p. 6-3] to add additional users.
Click Close to close the dialog box.
6.3
Delete Users
Use the following steps to delete a user from the system.
Step
Task
In the Administration menu, select Delete User. The dialog box opens.
Type the name of the user to be deleted in the text box.
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Click OK. If a confirmation message opens, click Yes to continue. This message displays only
if the Confirmation option is selected in the Preferences dialog box. Refer to Chapter 5,
Setting Preferences, for more information.
Repeat Step 2 [p. 6-3] and 3 [p. 6-4] to delete additional users.
6.4
Change User
The Change User function is used to change a user name, password, privilege level, or auto
time-out function.
Note: To change user information for the FLASH-192 product, first delete the old user
information using the procedure in Section 6.3, Delete Users [p. 6-3], and then use the procedure
in Section 6.2, Add Users [p. 6-2], to add the new information.
Use the following steps to change the appropriate user parameters.

Step
Task
In the Administration menu, select Change User. The dialog box opens.
In the dialog box described in Table 6-4 [p. 6-4], complete the fields you want to change and
the current or new password and click OK. A confirmation box opens.
Table 6-4: Change User Dialog Box
Option
Description
User Name
Type the current user name.
New User Name
Type the new user name.
New Password
Type the new password. The password displays as asterisks (*).

User Privilege
Click the appropriate user level. Level 1: Retrieve; Level 2: Control; Level 3: Provision;
Level 4: Administration.
Auto Time Out
Select Yes (Y) to activate the auto time-out or select No (N) to disable auto time-out.
The auto time-out function automatically logs off the user if no communication
between the user and the NE takes place within 30 minutes.
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Type the current or new password again and click OK.

Note: If the password is not correct, an error box opens. Click OK. Retype the correct password and
click OK.
Confirmation option is selected in the Preferences dialog box. See Chapter 5, Setting
Click Close to close the dialog box, or repeat Steps 2 [p. 6-4] through 4 [p. 6-5] to make
additional changes.
6.5
Change Password
The user password is assigned by the Network Administrator when a new user is added.
Thereafter, the password can be changed by the user, regardless of privilege levels, when
logged on the NE.
Note: The User Password should not be the same as the User ID.
Use the following steps to change your password.

Step
Task
Log on the NE using the user name for which the password is being changed.
In the Administration menu, select Change Password. The dialog box opens.
Complete the dialog box as described in Table 6-5 [p. 6-5] and click OK. A confirmation box
opens.
Table 6-5: Change Password Dialog Box
Option
Action
User Name
Type the user name for which the password is being changed.
Old Password
Type the current password.
New Password
Type the new password.

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Type the current or new password again and click OK.

Note: If the password is not correct, an error box opens. Click OK. Retype the correct password and
click OK.
Confirmation option is selected in the Preferences dialog box. Refer to Chapter 5, Setting
6.6
Show Current User

The Show Current User command displays a report of all users assigned to a specific NE. A
security level 4 (Network Administrator) is required to use this function. The list applies to
only the logged-on, active NE.
Use the following steps to show a list of the users.
Step
Task
In the Administration menu, select Show Current User. The dialog box opens.
Click OK (do not type a user name). The Current User report described in Table 6-6 [p. 6-6]
opens.
Table 6-6: Current User Report
Field
Description
No.
Sequential line number of each entry in the report; used for reference only
while reading the report
User Name (UID)
The name of the user assigned to the NE
User Privilege (UPC)
The privilege level (1, 2, 3, or 4) of the user
ACTIVE
Displays Y if the user is currently logged on, or N if the user is not logged on
Auto Time-out
Displays Y if the user is assigned auto time-out, or N if the user is not assigned
auto time-out
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Click Print to print the report, click Clear to clear the report, click File to save the report, or
click Exit to close the report.
6.7

The privilege code is displayed for the current user only. Use the following steps to retrieve the
privilege code. This command can be performed by users with any privilege level.
Step
Task
In the Administration menu, select Show Current Privilege Code. The dialog box opens.
Type the user name for which you want to display the privilege code.
Click OK. The User Privilege Code report described in Table 6-7 [p. 6-7] opens. The user
name and the privilege code are displayed in the window.
Table 6-7: User Privilege Code Report
Column
Description
No.
Sequential line number of each entry in the report; used for reference only
while reading the report
User Name
The name of the user logged on the NE
User Privilege
The privilege level (1, 2, 3, or 4) of the user
Click Print to print the report, click Clear to clear the report, click File to save the report, or
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NO.
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7 Alarms
7.1
Alarm Summary Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-2
8 NE Status Reports
7.2
Shelf Condition Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-4
7.3
Alarm Cutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-6
7.4
Set Alarm Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-7
7.5
Alarm Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-8
7.6
Environmental Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7-11
This chapter describes how to recognize, view, and retrieve alarms.

Procedures for displaying a shelf condition log report, silencing alarms,
and setting alarm delays, alarm attributes, and environmental alarms are
also given. It includes the following sections:

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7.1

The Alarm Summary report displays alarm information for the NE. The information can be
displayed in one of two ways. If the Alarm Retrieve option in the FLEXR Options dialog box
(File menu, Preferences) is set to On, all current alarms will display in the Alarm Summary
report. If the Alarm Retrieve option is set to Off, clicking the alarm summary window will
display the alarms that were present at logon (or the last time the screen was reconfigured) and
may not be the current alarm situation. Refer to Section 7.2, Shelf Condition Report [p. 7-4],
to display current alarms if you set the option to Off. Refer to Section 4.2.1, Understanding
the Shelf Picture [p. 4-4], for information on detecting alarm status using the shelf interface.
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Use the following steps to display the Alarm Summary report.

Step
1
Task
Click the alarm summary window to retrieve an alarm summary report. If there are no alarms,
a No Alarms message box displays. If alarms are present, an Alarm Summary report, described
in Table 7-1 [p. 7-3], opens. The report may look different, depending on the type of NE
with which you are working.
Note: The Alarm Retrieve option in the FLEXR Options dialog box (File Menu, Preferences) controls the
function of the alarm summary window. If clicking in the alarm summary window does not result in a
RTRV-ALM-ALL command being sent to the NE, the alarm list displayed shows only the alarms that
were present at logon (or the last time the screen was reconfigured) and may not be the current alarm
situation. In the Status/Control menu, select Shelf Condition and then select Retrieve Shelf Condition
to retrieve the current alarms and conditions from the NE.
Table 7-1: Alarm Summary Report
Column
Description
AID
Identifies a specific facility, equipment, or other
Type
A general category of the facility, equipment, or other (for example, COM)
Severity
Severity of the alarm: CR (critical), MJ (major), or MN (minor)
Condition
Single type of alarm condition being reported, such as LOS or DCCFAIL
Service
Effect on service caused by the alarm condition: SA (service affecting) or NSA (non-service
affecting)
Direction
Direction of monitoring: RCV (receive or demultiplex), TRMT (transmit or multiplex), or

NA (not applicable)
Location
Location where the alarm is retrieved: NEND (near end) or FEND (far end)
Description
Full description of alarm below each alarm entry in the report
Click Print to print the report, click File to save the report, click Clear to clear the report, or
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7.2

The Shelf Condition report displays the current alarms and conditions associated with units
or facilities. This report should be used to display current alarms when the Alarm Retrieve
option in the Preferences dialog box is set to Off.
Use the following steps to retrieve the shelf condition.
7.2.1
Step
Shelf Condition
Task
Select the appropriate shelf.
In the Status/Control menu, select Shelf Condition and then select Retrieve Shelf Condition.
The Shelf Condition Log report described in Table 7-2 [p. 7-4] opens.
Table 7-2: Shelf Condition Log Report
Column
Description
No.
Sequential line number of each entry in the report; used for reference only while
reading the report
Access ID
AID Type
A general category of the facility, equipment, or other (for example, COM)
Alarm Severity
The severity of the alarm: CR (critical), MJ (major), MN (minor), NA (not alarmed),

NR (not reported)
Condition Type
Single type of alarm condition being reported, such as LOS or DCCFAIL
Severity
Effect on service caused by the alarm condition: SA (service affecting) or NSA

(non-service affecting)
Location
Location where alarm is retrieved: NEND (near end) or FEND (far end)
Direction
Direction of monitoring: RCV (receive or demultiplex), TRMT (transmit or

multiplex), or NA (not applicable)
Description
Full description of alarm below each alarm entry in the report
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Click Exit to close the report. Clearing this report serves no useful purpose because these are
current alarms that will reappear, if valid, the next time the report is retrieved.
7.2.2
LANX Shelf Condition

The Retrieve LANX Shelf Condition command displays the information in the shelf
condition log for the FLM 150 ADM or FACTR.
Note: For the Retrieve LANX Shelf Condition command to be enabled, LANX units must be
installed on the shelf.
Use the following steps to retrieve the LANX shelf condition.

Step
Task
In the Status/Control menu, select Shelf Condition and then select Retrieve LANX Shelf
Condition.
Click the unit selector of the LANX card. The Shelf Condition Log report opens (refer to
Table 7-2 [p. 7-4] for a description of the fields in this report).
Click Exit to close the report. Clearing this report serves no useful purpose because these are
current alarms that will reappear, if valid, the next time the report is retrieved.
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7.3
Alarm Cutoff
Note: The Alarm Cut-off command does not apply to FLASH-192.
The Alarm Cut-off command in the Status/Control menu silences an audible alarm and
indicates to the monitoring center that you are aware of the alarm condition. The Alarm
Cut-off command functions the same as the ACO pushbutton on the front panel of the NE.
This command allows the user to turn off the alarm from a remote location.
Use the following procedure to turn off an alarm.
Step
Task
In the Status/Control menu, select Alarm Cut-off.
Confirmation option is selected in the Preferences dialog box. Refer to Section 5, Setting
Preferences [p. 5-1], for more information.
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7.4
Set Alarm Delay

Note: The Set Alarm Delay command does not apply to FLASH-192.
The Set Alarm Delay command sets the activation and deactivation times for an alarm
message to be transmitted after an alarm is detected.
Use the following steps to set the alarm delay time.
Step
Task
In the Provisioning menu, select System and then select Set Alarm Delay. The dialog box
opens.
Table 7-3: Alarm Delay Dialog Box
Option
Description
Alm Act Time
Select the alarm activation delay time (in seconds): 2.5, 10, 0.
Alm Deact Time
Select the alarm deactivation delay time (in seconds): 15, 0.
If a confirmation message opens, select Yes to continue. This message displays only if the
To confirm the alarm delay change, click the Retrieve button on the Set Alarm Delay Dialog
box. A report opens and displays the change.
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7.5
Alarm Attributes
Note: The Set Alarm Attribute and Set COM Alarm Attribute commands do not apply to FLASH-192.
The Set Alarm Attribute and Set COM Alarm Attribute commands provision alarm severity
for all units and facilities.
The FLEXR software automatically detects the presence of the enhanced DS3 and OC-3
units and provides the menu selections related to the additional features of these units. If the
units are not installed, the menu choices do not appear. The enhanced units provide
alarm/event attribute settings for the UNEQPT (unequipped code) condition for the STS-1
path.
New enhanced units for the 150, 600, and FACTR support payload mismatch (PLM) and
payload defect indicator (PDI).
Refer to FJTU-320-545-480, Maintenance and Trouble Clearing or FJTU-320-545-274, TL1
Commands in the NE documentation for more details on alarm conditions.
Note: When changing the alarm severity attributes of service-affecting alarms, the alarm
severity must be equal to or greater than the severity of the nonservice-affecting alarm.
7.5.1
Set Alarm Attribute

The Set Alarm Attribute command is used to set the alarm severity for a condition type.
Step
Task
In the Provisioning menu, select Facility and select Set Alarm Attribute. The selectable units
are marked with a C icon on the card in the shelf picture.
Click the unit selector for the desired units and then click the shelf edge. The dialog box
opens.
Note: In multiple card selections, the cards must be the same type.
Table 7-4: Alarm Attributes Dialog Box (1 of 2)
Option
Description
AID Type
Select the AID type from the list on the far left, which is a general category of the
facility, equipment, or other.
Access ID
Identifies a specific facility, equipment, or other.
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Option
Description
Alarm Severity
Select the severity attribute of the alarms: CR (critical), MJ (major), MN (minor), NA

(not alarmed), or NR (not reported).
Condition Type
Select the condition type of the alarms.
Location
Select the location of the alarms: near end (NEND) or far end (FEND).
Direction
Select the direction of the alarms: RCV (receive), TRMT (transmit), or NA (not
applicable).
Service Effect
Select SA if setting the severity of an alarm that is service affecting. Select NSA if setting
the severity of an alarm that is non-service affecting.
To confirm the alarm attribute change, click the Retrieve button on the Set Alarm Attribute
Dialog box. A report opens and displays the change.
7.5.2
Set COM Alarm Attributes

The Set COM Alarm Attribute command is used to set the alarm severity for the following
types of conditions:
Manually caused abnormal conditions (problems caused by commands sent to the NE

during provisioning)
Cable failure
Use the following steps to set COM alarm attributes.
Step
1
Task
On the Provisioning menu, select Facility and select Set COM Alarm Attribute. The dialog
box opens.
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Table 7-5: COM Dialog Box
Option
Description
Alarm Severity
Select the severity of the alarms: CR (critical), MJ (major), MN (minor), NA (not

alarmed), or NR (not reported).
Condition Type
Select the condition type of the alarms.
Location
The location of the alarms is near end (NEND).
Direction
The direction of the alarms is NA (not applicable).
Service Effect
Select SA if setting the severity of an alarm that is service affecting. Select NSA if setting
the severity of an alarm that is non-service affecting.
Confirmation option is selected in the Preferences dialog box. See Section 5, Setting
To confirm the COM alarm attributes change, click the Retrieve button on the COM Alarm
Attributes Dialog box. A report opens and displays the change.
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7.6
Note: The Environmental Alarms command does not apply to FLASH-192.
Table 7-6 [p. 7-11] lists the suggested environmental alarms.

Table 7-6: Environmental Alarms
Alarm Type
Alarm Message
Alarm Type
Alarm Message
AIRCOMPR
Air compressor failure
INTRUDER
Intrusion
AIRCOND
Air conditioning failure
LWBATVG
Low battery voltage
AIRDRYR
Air dryer failure
LWFUEL
Low fuel
BATDSCHRG
Battery discharging
LWHUM
Low humidity
BATTERY
Battery failure
LWPRES
Low cable pressure
CLFAN
Cooling fan failure
LWTEMP
Low temperature
ENGINE
Engine failure
LWWTR
Low water
ENGOPRG
Engine operating
MISC
Miscellaneous
EXPLGS
Explosive gas
OPENDR
Open door
FIRDETR
Fire detector failure
PUMP
Pump failure
FIRE
Fire
POWER
Commercial power failure
FLOOD
Flood
PWR-x
x volt power supply failure

(x is a positive integer)
FUSE
Fuse failure
RECT
Rectifier failure
GEN
Generator failure
RECTHI
Rectifier high voltage
HIAIR
High airflow
RECTLO
Rectifier low voltage
HIHUM
High humidity
SMOKE
Smoke
HITEMP
High temperature
TOXICGAS
Toxic gas
HIWTR
High water
VENTN
Ventilation system failure
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7.6.1
Set Environmental Alarm

The Set Environmental Alarm (Housekeeping) command allows the user to select the alarm
severity, enter an alarm type code, and enter a descriptive message for each alarm circuit
implemented. The environmental alarm connector on the backplane of the NE provides
connections for external equipment alarms such as battery chargers, temperature sensors, and
security monitors.
Step
Task
In the Provisioning menu, select System and select Set Environmental Alarm. The dialog box
opens.
Table 7-7: Set Environmental Alarm Dialog Box
7.6.2
Option
Description
Access ID
Select the access ID, which identifies the alarm circuit.
Alarm Severity
Select the severity of the alarms: CR (critical), MJ (major), MN (minor), NA (not

alarmed), or NR (not reported).
Alarm Type
Type the alarm type (see Table 7-6 [p. 7-11] for suggested alarm types).
Alarm Message
Type the alarm message (see Table 7-6 [p. 7-11] for suggested alarm messages).
Retrieve Environmental Alarms

The Environmental Alarm command in the Status/Control menu retrieves the status of up to
16 environmental alarms, depending on the NE.
Step
1
Task
In the Status/Control menu, select Environmental Alarm. The dialog box opens.
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Select an access ID and click OK. The Status Environmental Log report described in
Table 7-8 [p. 7-13] opens, displaying the active alarms.
Table 7-8: Status Environmental Log Report
Option
Description
No.
reading the report
Access ID
Identifies a specific environmental alarm
Alarm Severity
Severity attribute of the alarm: CR (critical), MJ (major), MN (minor), NA (not

alarmed), or NR (not reported)
Alarm Type
Alarm type code of the alarm being reported
Alarm Message
Descriptive message for each alarm circuit implemented
Click Exit to close the report.
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1 Introduction
2 Installing FLEXR
NO.
SECTION
8.1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-2
8.2
Physical Inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-2
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8.3
Shelf Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-3
8.4
LANX Shelf Condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8-3
8.5
PC Message Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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11 Date and Time
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Overview
8.1
Overview
The FLEXR software provides the user with several types of reports that show the status of
the NE. If the current status of the NE is unknown, use the reports described in this section.
Note: The FLEXR software accepts only 60K bytes of response data. If the data is greater than
60K, a warning message is displayed in the report window. All report data is available in the log
file.
Reports generated for other commands are described within the procedures for that specific
command.
Note: If a report does not display correctly, check the PC Message Log to see if the RTRV
response is PRTL (partial) or COMPLD (completed). A COMPLD response is necessary for the
report to concatenate properly.
8.2
Physical Inventory
The Physical Inventory Report command in the Status/Control menu displays a list of all
equipment installed in the NE shelf. The report includes the vendor identification, date of
manufacture, and the CLEI code. Zeros are displayed for unequipped units.
Use the following steps to retrieve the status of the physical inventory.
Step
Task
In the Status/Control menu, select Physical Inventory Report. The Physical Inventory Status
Log report described in Table 8-1 [p. 8-2] opens.
Click Print to print the status log, click File to save the status log, click Clear to clear the status
log, or click Exit to close the status log.
Table 8-1: Physical Inventory Status Log
Column
Description
No.
Sequential line number of each entry in the report; used for reference only while reading the
report
Access ID
VENDID
Vendor ID of the card (zeros indicate unequipped units)
DOM
Card date of manufacture (zeros indicate unequipped units)
CLEI
CLEI code of the cards (zeros indicate unequipped units)
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8.3
Shelf Condition
The Shelf Condition command in the Status/Control menu retrieves the outstanding
condition (alarm or status) and displays the information in the shelf condition log. Refer to
Section 7.2, Shelf Condition Report [p. 7-4], for procedures to display the Shelf Condition
report.
8.4
LANX Shelf Condition

The Retrieve LANX Shelf Condition command displays the information in the shelf
condition log for the FLM 150 ADM or FACTR. Refer to Section 7.2, Shelf Condition
Report [p. 7-4], for procedures to display the LANX Shelf Condition report.
8.5
PC Message Log
A record of TL1 commands and corresponding system messages can assist in troubleshooting.
The Display Log window displays the TL1 messages that occur during a FLEXR session.
Use the following steps to view the TL1 messages.
Step
Task
In the File menu, select Logfiles and select PC Message Log. The Display Log opens,
displaying the TL1 messages for the current FLEXR session.
Click Print to print the message log, click File to save the message log, click Clear to clear the
message log, or click Exit to close the message log.
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2 Installing FLEXR
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD VERSION

This chapter describes the use of the Retrieve Version command in the
FLEXR software.
7 Alarms
8 NE Status Reports

11 Date and Time
13 TL1 Commands
14 ASCII Terminal
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9.1
Retrieve Version Command

The Retrieve Version command is used to retrieve the issue number, activation date and time,
and the validation time for the active, standby, or both for the software and database versions.
Use the following steps to retrieve the version information.
Note: The Retrieve Version command is grayed out if you are using a ROM-based NE.
Step
Task
In the Status/Control menu, select Retrieve Version. The dialog box opens.
Select the Access ID for the software version.
FLASH-192Select a Primary State: Active (ACT), Standby (STBY), or All.
Click OK. The Retrieve Version report described in Table 9-1 [p. 9-2] opens. Depending on
the type of NE, all options may not be available.
Table 9-1: Retrieve Version Report
Column
Description
No.
reading the report
Memory Type
ACT (active memory) or STBY (standby memory)
Generic Issue
Issue number of the software generic
DB Issue
Database issue
Activation Date
Scheduled activation date
Activation Time
Scheduled activation time
Validation Timer
Scheduled activation time
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AUTO REPORT CONTROL
1 Introduction
2 Installing FLEXR
This chapter describes the Auto Report Control command, that allows
you to set parameters for messages and reports and allow and inhibit
messages and reports. It includes the following sections:

NO.
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PAGE
10.1
Allow Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-2
10.2
Inhibit Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-2
10.3
Allow Sync Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-2
10.4
Inhibit Sync Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-3
10.5
Allow Database Change Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-3
10.6
Inhibit Database Change Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-3
10.7
Allow PSW Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-4
B Menu Descriptions
10.8
Inhibit PSW Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-4
10.9
Allow Service Selector Reports (2400 BLSR Only) . . . . . . . .
10-4
10.10
Inhibit Service Selector Reports (2400 BLSR Only) . . . . . . .
10-5
10.11
Retrieve Autonomous Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10-5
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Allow Messages
10.1
Allow Messages
The Allow Message command instructs the NE to resume transmission of all autonomous
messages after being in the Inhibit Message state.
Note: Autonomous messages should be inhibited during large add/drop operations (turn-up)
and while performing large provisioning tasks. Refer to Section 10.2, Inhibit Messages [p. 10-2],
for procedures.
Use the following procedures to allow the NE to automatically report alarm messages.
Step
Task
In the Status/Control menu, select Auto Report Control and then select Allow Message.
10.2
Inhibit Messages
The Inhibit Message command instructs the NE to prevent all autonomous messages from
being transmitted in this terminal session. During the period of message inhibit, the NE
continues to respond to retrieve alarm and condition commands.
Note: Autonomous messages should be inhibited during large add/drop operations (turn-up)
and while performing large provisioning tasks.
Use the following procedures to inhibit FLEXR from automatically reporting alarm
messages.
Step
Task
In the Status/Control menu, select Auto Report Control and then select Inhibit Message.
10.3
Allow Sync Messages

To allow synchronization messages, in the Status/Control menu, select Auto Report Control
and then select Allow Sync Message.
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Inhibit Sync Messages
10.4
Inhibit Sync Messages

To inhibit synchronization messages, in the Status/Control menu, select Auto Report Control
and then select Inhibit Sync Message.
10.5
Allow Database Change Reports

Database change reports allow changes to the NE database to be reported to other sessions
currently logged on the NE.
The Allow Database Change Report command instructs the NE to resume transmission of
database change reports that were inhibited.
Use the following procedures to resume transmission of database change reports.
Step
Task
In the Status/Control menu, select Auto Report Control and then select Allow Database
Change Report.
10.6
Inhibit Database Change Reports

The Inhibit Database Change Report command prevents database change reports from being
transmitted to the port (or session) that originates the command. Only messages to the
terminal display are inhibited.
Use the following procedures to inhibit database change reports.
Step
Task
In the Status/Control menu, select Auto Report Control and then select Inhibit Database
Change Report.
Confirmation option is selected in the Preferences dialog box. See Section 5, Setting
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Allow PSW Report
10.7
Allow PSW Report

The Allow PSW Report command instructs the NE to resume transmission of path switching
(PSW) reports that were inhibited.
Use the following procedures to resume transmission of path switching reports.
Step
Task
In the Status/Control menu, select Auto Report Control and then select Allow PSW Report.
10.8
Inhibit PSW Report

The Inhibit PSW Report command prevents path switching reports from being transmitted
to the port (or session) that originates the command. Only messages to the terminal display
are inhibited.
Use the following procedures to inhibit path switching reports.
Step
Task
In the Status/Control menu, select Auto Report Control and then select Inhibit PSW Report.
10.9
Allow Service Selector Reports (2400 BLSR Only)

The Allow SS Report command instructs the NE to resume transmission of service selector
event messages.
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Use the following steps to allow service selector report messages.

Step
Task
In the Status/Control menu, select Auto Report Control and then select Allow SS Report.
10.10 Inhibit Service Selector Reports (2400 BLSR Only)

The Inhibit SS Report prevents service selector messages from being transmitted. The Allow
Message command must be enabled to use either command.
Use the following steps to inhibit service selector report messages.
Step
Task
In the Status/Control menu, select Auto Report Control and then select Inhibit SS Report.
10.11 Retrieve Autonomous Output

The Retrieve Autonomous Output command displays a report of all current alarms and
events from the NE.
Use the following steps to retrieve autonomous output.
Step
1
Task
In the Status/Control menu, select Auto Report Control and select Retrieve Autonomous
Output. The Retrieve Autonomous Output dialog box opens.
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Complete the dialog box as described in Table 10-1 [p. 10-6] and click OK. The Autonomous
Message Display Log opens showing the current alarms and event messages.
Table 10-1: Retrieve Autonomous Output Dialog Box
Option
Description
Sequence
Select to define the report by AID Range or ATAGSEQ Range
Beginning AID number or

ATAGSEQ
First AID number to be retrieved (six digits) or first ATAG number to be

retrieved (1 through 500)
Ending AID number or

ATAGSEQ
Last AID number to be retrieved (six digits) or last ATAG number to be

retrieved (1 through 500)
Message Type
Type of messages to be retrieved: All, EVT (events), ALM (alarms), PM

(performance monitoring), DBCHG (database change)
Order
Order in which the messages will be displayed in the report: Decr

(decreasing) or Incr (increasing)
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1 Introduction
2 Installing FLEXR
DATE AND TIME

This chapter describes how to set the system internal clock (date and
time).
7 Alarms
8 NE Status Reports
11 Date and Time

13 TL1 Commands
14 ASCII Terminal
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Set Internal Clock
11.1
Set Internal Clock

Note: It is possible to set just the date or just the time by entering only that data in the desired
text box.
Step
Task
In the Provisioning menu, select System and then select Set Date and Time. The dialog box
opens.
Complete the dialog box in Table 11-1 [p. 11-2] and click OK.
Table 11-1: Set Date and Time Dialog Box
Option
Description
Date
Type the current date in the Date text box as YYMMDD (two digits for the year, followed by
two digits for the month, followed by two digits for the day). For example, type August 22,
1996 as 960822. Do not use separators (such as hyphens, slashes, or spaces) for the date.
Time
Type in the current time as HHMMSS (two digits for the hour, followed by two digits for the
minute, followed by two digits for the seconds). Use a 24-hour clock instead of specifying AM
and PM. For example, type 1:42:29 PM as 134229. Do not use separators (such as colons or
spaces) for the time. Seconds are not required in the time entry.
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8 NE Status Reports
11 Date and Time
13 TL1 Commands
14 ASCII Terminal
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Overview
The FLEXR software simplifies add/drop provisioning tasks with a graphic display of the
NE configuration and point-and-click user interface. This section describes cross-connect
provisioning for each NE.
Note: Add/drop provisioning is not applicable for FLASH-192.
The FLEXR software supports the following types of cross-connects:
Two-way cross-connection (add and drop)
One-way cross-connection (drop only)
One-way cross-connection (add only)
One-way broadcast connection (drop and continue)
One-way service selector connection (2400 only)

Note: Refer to FJTU-320-545-270, Turn-Up and Operation for the applicable NE for more
information about making linear and ring cross-connects.
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Add/Drop Screen
When you click Add/Drop in the Provisioning menu, the add/drop screen displays the
high-speed channels (vertical bars) and the low-speed channels (horizontal bars) along with
the command buttons, parameter selection buttons, TSA label box (150 and FACTR) and
the AID identifier box. See Figure 12-1 [p. 12-3] for an example of the Add/Drop screen.
Note: You can choose which labeling is displayed by default in the Preferences dialog box. Refer
to Chapter 5, Setting Preferences, for more information.
Figure 12-1: Add/Drop Screen (FLM 150 ADM Example)
Note: If the Large Fonts option has been selected in Windows, the Add/Drop screen may have
overlapping text and graphics. It is suggested that you do not select the Large Fonts option
when working in FLEXR.
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12.2.1
Add/Drop Buttons
Table 12-1 [p. 12-4] lists and describes the command buttons available on the Add/Drop
screen.
Table 12-1: Add/Drop Command Buttons
Button
Description
Send
Activates the proposed cross-connects
Print
Produces a hard copy record of connection status
Undo
Erases the newest dashed line and can be used sequentially to erase several proposed
connections
Retrieve
Redraws the display with the current connections
Minimize
Minimizes the Add/Drop screen to an icon
Table 12-2 [p. 12-4] lists and describes the parameter selection buttons available on the
Add/Drop screen. Connections are indicated by solid lines. Dashed lines indicate that a
connection/deletion has been selected but the command has not been sent.
Table 12-2: Add/Drop Parameter Selection Buttons
Button
Description
Connect
Enters a new cross-connect between two selected end points.
Disconnect
Deletes an existing cross-connect between two selected end points.
RedLine On
Sets an existing cross-connect as a redline connection between two selected end

points. If a connection is designated as redline, the connection cannot be deleted
until the redline designation is removed.
RedLine Off
Deletes the redline designation from an existing cross-connect.
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Table 12-3 [p. 12-5] lists and describes the types of cross-connects available on the Add/Drop
screen. Select a cross-connect type before entering or deleting a cross-connect, and before
entering or deleting a redline designation.
Table 12-3: Types of Cross-Connects
12.2.2
Button
Description
2-Way
Indicates a 2-way cross-connect.
1-Way
Indicates a 1-way cross-connect.
Broadcast (Drop and

Continue)
Indicates a 1-way connection that allows a signal to be dropped to a low-speed

channel as the signal passes through to the adjacent channel in the opposite
high-speed group. The same signal can be dropped to multiple low-speed channels
using multiple 1-way connections.
1-Way Service Selector

(2400 BLSR)
Indicates a 1-way connection in Service Selector mode.
Print Options
The Print Options menu command allows the user to control both printer setup and the
contents of the printout. Table 12-4 [p. 12-5] lists and describes the print options available.
Table 12-4: Print Options
Option
Description
Text
Prints a text representation of the Add/Drop connections.
Graphics
Prints a graphic representation of the Add/Drop connections.
Both
Prints both a text and a graphic representation of the Add/Drop connections.
Printer Fonts
Displays a list of the available printer fonts. Select the desired font.
Sort Key
Displays a sort options list: From AID, To AID, CCT, or Status. Select one of these
options to sort the text printouts.
Setup
Displays the Printer Setup dialog box. The printers listed are the printer drivers that
are installed in Windows. Select the desired printer. Click Setup to select the printer
options. Click OK to activate the selection.
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Note: For procedures on FLM 150 ADM cross-connect provisioning, refer to the sections on
adding/changing time-slot assignments in FJTU-320-515-270, Turn-Up and Operation.
For the FLM 150 ADM, the Add/Drop command is applicable only if the system type is set
to UPSR (unidirectional path-switched ring) or Linear. The purpose of FLM 150 ADM
add/drop provisioning is to connect specific tributary channels VT1.5 or STS-1 to
appropriate high-speed time slots that make up the signal. The hairpin cross-connect feature
allows provisioning of VT1 and STS-1 level cross-connects from any low-speed group to any
other low-speed group. With hairpin cross-connects, you can make 1-way or 2-way
cross-connects between two low-speed groups. For example, Group 3 can be cross-connected
to Group 4 or Group 5.
12.3.1
High-Speed Channels
The two vertical bars in the window represent the Group 1 and Group 2 high-speed channels
(see Figure 12-2 [p. 12-7]). The top portion represents three STS-1 channels, with each box
representing an STS-1. If the cross-connect level is provisioned as STS-1, each channel is
represented by only one box. If the cross-connect level is provisioned as VT1, each STS-1
channel has two boxes: upper and lower. If the cross-connect level is provisioned as VT1, each
STS-1 channel is represented by seven virtual tributary groups (VTGs). Double-click the
upper box to view VTG 1 through VTG 4. Double-click the lower box to view VTG 5
through VTG 7.
12.3.2
Low-Speed Channels
The horizontal bar represents the 84 low-speed DS1 tributary channels (see Figure 12-2
[p. 12-7]). The left side illustrates the three low-speed groups. Each group supports 28 DS1
tributary channels. The right side is an expanded view of the group selected. If the
cross-connect level is provisioned as VT1, the low-speed group is represented by two boxes,
left and right. Double-click the left side of the box above the group number to view the first
16 channels of the group to the right. Double-click the right side of the box above the group
number to view the last 12 channels of the group. If the cross-connect level is provisioned as
STS-1, each low-speed group is represented by only one box.
Hairpinning
If the NE is configured for hairpinning, the Hairpinning CRS Toggle! menu will display in
the menu bar. Clicking Hairpinning CRS Toggle! switches to the hairpinning view, which
displays the two horizontal bars, each showing the three low-speed groups (3, 4, and 5). The
hairpin cross-connect feature allows provisioning of STS-1 level cross-connects from one
low-speed group to any other group and VT1 level cross-connects from any channel in a
low-speed group to any other channel in the same low-speed group or in a different low-speed
group. Hairpin cross-connects can be 1-way or 2-way. See Figure 12-3 [p. 12-8] for an
example of the hairpinning cross-connect screen.
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adding/changing time-slot assignments in FJTU-320-545-270, Turn-Up and Operation.
For the FLM 600 ADM, the Add/Drop command is applicable only if the system type is set
to path switched ring or linear. The purpose of add/drop provisioning is to connect specific
tributary channels STS-1 and STS-3c to appropriate high-speed time slots that make up the
signal.
12.4.1
High-Speed Channels
The two vertical bars in the window represent the 12 STS-1s (see Figure 12-4 [p. 12-9]). If a
high-speed channel is designated as STS-3c, the three STS-1s in the STS-3c are represented
by one box on the high-speed bar.
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Low-Speed Channels
The horizontal bar represents middle-speed groups 3, 4, 5, and 6 (see Figure 12-4 [p. 12-9]).
Each group supports three STS-1 channels, represented as boxes 1, 2, and 3.
12.5

adding/changing time-slot assignments in the System Operations practice, FJTU-320-560-272.
For the FLM 2400 ADM, the Add/Drop command is applicable only if the system type is
unidirectional path-switched ring (UPSR), Linear, TSATERM (time-slot assignment
terminal), or BLSR (bidirectional line-switched ring). The purpose of add/drop provisioning
is to connect specific tributary channels STS-1, STS-3c, or STS-12c to appropriate
high-speed time slots that make up the signal.
12.5.1
High-Speed Channels
The 48 high-speed time slots are represented (12 at a time) by the vertical bars (see
Figure 12-5 [p. 12-11]). The upper boxes (HC channel range) indicate which 12 are
displayed in the 12 lower boxes (HS time slot). Double-clicking on the upper box displays the
12 STS-1 tributary channels in the HS time-slot boxes in the lower portion of the vertical bar.
Note: If the 2400 is configured as TSATERM, the HC channel range HCGP2 displays Xs in the
boxes. The boxes are not selectable.
12.5.2
Low-Speed Channels
The STS-1 tributary channels are shown by the bottom row (12 at a time) with the large
boxes on the left representing the four possible quadrants, each with 12 STS-1s (see
Figure 12-5 [p. 12-11]). Double-clicking on the large box at the left causes the 12 channels
for that group to be displayed in the smaller boxes to the right. If configured for an OC-12
interface, an STS-12c cross-connect can be made by clicking directly on the box.
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12.6

Note: For procedures on FACTR cross-connect provisioning, refer to the sections on
adding/changing time-slot assignments in the System Operations practice, FJTU-320-555-272.
For the FACTR system, the Add/Drop command is applicable only if the system type is set to
UPSR or linear. The purpose of the add/drop provisioning is to connect specific tributary
channels VT1.5, STS-1, or STS-3c to appropriate high-speed time slots that make up the
signal.
12.6.1
High-Speed Channels
OC-3 Configuration
(see Figure 12-6 [p. 12-13]). The top portion represents three STS-1 channels, with each box
representing an STS-1. If the cross-connect level is provisioned as STS-1, each channel is
represented by only one box. If the cross-connect level is provisioned as VT1, each STS-1
channel has two boxes: upper and lower. If the cross-connect level is provisioned as VT1, each
STS-1 channel is represented by seven VTGs. Double-click the upper box to view VTG 1
through VTG 4. Double-click the lower box to view VTG 5 through VTG 7.
OC-12 Configuration
(see Figure 12-7 [p. 12-14]). (If this cross-connect window does not appear, click on the Cross
Connect Level Toggle! menu.) Only STS-1 level provisioning is available for nine of these
STS-1s.
Clicking on the Cross Connect Level Toggle! menu displays the remaining three STS-1s (see
Figure 12-8 [p. 12-15]).
12.6.2
Low-Speed Channels
OC-3 Configuration
The horizontal bar represents the 84 low-speed DS1 tributary channels (see Figure 12-6
[p. 12-13]). The left side illustrates the three low-speed groups. The right side is an expanded
view of the group selected. If the cross-connect level is provisioned as VT1, the low-speed
group is represented by two boxes, left and right. Double-click the left side of the box above
the group number to view the first 16 channels of the group to the right. Double-click the
right side of the box above the group number to view the last 12 channels of the group. If the
cross-connect level is provisioned as STS-1, each low-speed group is represented by only one
box.
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Figure 12-6: FACTR OC-3 Add/Drop Screen
OC-12 Configuration
Using the Cross Connect Level Toggle! menu to switch between cross-connect views, you can
see the nine STS-1s add/drop functionality with middle-speed Groups 6, 7, and 8 (see
Figure 12-7 [p. 12-14]), or the three STS-1s add/drop functionality with low-speed Groups 3,
4, and 5 (see Figure 12-8 [p. 12-15]).
DS0 TSA
The DS0 TSA command accesses the DS0 TSA screen. The FLEXR software simplifies DS0
TSA provisioning tasks with a graphic display of the FACTR configuration and
point-and-click user interface. The purpose of DS0 TSA provisioning is the management of
DS0 cross-connects between the feeder DS1s (VT1.5) and subscriber lines.
Note: For procedures on DS0 TSA cross-connect provisioning, refer to the sections on
adding/deleting subscriber assignments/connections in the System Operation practice,
FJTU-320-555-272.
See Figure 12-9 [p. 12-16] for an example of the DS0 TSA screen.
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Figure 12-9: DS0 TSA Screen (TR-008 View)
The command buttons on the right side of the screen are listed and described in Table 12-5
[p. 12-16].
Table 12-5: DS0 TSA Command Buttons
Button
Description
Send
Activates the proposed connections
Print
Prints out a record of the connection status
Undo
Erases the newest dashed line; can be used to sequentially erase several proposed connections
Refresh
Redraws the screen with the current connections
Minimize
Reduces the screen to an icon when the provisioning is complete
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Other options listed on the right side of the screen are listed and described in Table 12-6
[p. 12-17].
Table 12-6: DS0 TSA Screen Options
Button
Description
Redline On
Sets an existing cross-connect as a redline connection between two selected end points. If a
connection is designated as redline, the connection cannot be deleted until the redline
designation is removed.
Redline Off
Deletes the redline designation from an existing cross-connect.
INA
Displays the INA (Integrated Network Access) view.
TR008
Displays the TR-008 (TR-TSY-000008) view.
TR303
Displays the TR-303 (TR-TSY-000008) view.
The Feeder bar at the top of the screen displays the feeder DS1 signals. The DS1s that are
configured as VT-AS can be assigned to any logical remote digital terminal (RDT) as a feeder
DS1. For digital loop carrier (DLC) applications, the FACTR system provides up to 84 DS1s
of feeder bandwidth (28 per group). Groups 3, 4, and 5 display in the upper left corner. Each
group is divided into two boxes, left and right. Clicking on the left box displays the first 16
DS1s. Clicking on the right box displays DS1s 17 through 28.
Note: The feeder DS1s correspond to the VT1s dropped.
The middle area of the Provisioning DS0 TSA screen displays either TR-008 RDTs, TR-303
RDTs, or INA DS1 signals. A maximum of 21 TR-008 RDTs, 4 TR-303 RDTs, and/or up to
84 INAs can be provisioned for a single NE.
Note: Any combination of TR-008 RDTs, TR-303 RDTs, and INAs is allowed as long as available
feeder DS1 bandwidth exists (maximum is 84) and the number of subscribers does not exceed
1920. A feeder DS1 cannot be used for both RDT and INA applications simultaneously.
TR-008 RDT
When the TR008 option on the DS0 TSA screen is selected, the TR008 view displays (see
Figure 12-9 [p. 12-16]). The RDTs appear in the middle of the screen. You can view RDTs in
groups by clicking on the buttons named 1 to 4, 5 to 8, and so on. Each RDT has four DS1
digroups named A, B, C, and D. The RDTs are placed in service by cross-connecting the
feeder DS1 to the A, B, C, or D digroups on the DS1 side, and/or subscriber lines to the
RDTs. On the subscriber side, the RDT consists of 96 DS0 channels. The TR-008 RDT
operates in Modes I, II, or III. The RDTs exist at all times.
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A TR-008 RDT is used when integrated or universal applications switched services are
supported. A TR-008 RDT will communicate to a FACTR central office terminal (COT),
Subscriber Loop Carrier (SLC) 96, Fujitsu DLC (FDLC), or TR-008 local digital switch
(LDS).
TR-303 RDT
When the TR 303 option on the DS0 TSA screen is selected, the TR303 view displays (see
Figure 12-10 [p. 12-18]). The TR-303 RDTs (also called interface groups [IGs]) appear in
the middle of the screen. A maximum of four RDTs can be provisioned for each NE, and each
RDT is fed from a range of 2 to 28 DS1s. Each of the four RDTs is divided into two boxes,
left and right. Clicking the left box displays the first 16 DS1s. Clicking the second box
displays DS1s 17 through 28. The RDTs are placed into service by cross-connecting the
feeder DS1s and/or subscriber lines to them.
Figure 12-10: DS0 TSA Screen (TR-303 View)
Each RDT supports up to 2016 call reference values (CRVs). Clicking on the EXPAND
Down button displays a scroll bar of each RDT CRV in the middle of the screen. Each line
termination can be associated with a CRV. Although 2016 CRVs are supported, only 1920
line terminations can actually be provisioned.
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A TR-303 RDT is used when integrated or universal applications switched services are
supported. A TR-303 RDT will communicate to a FACTR COT, SLC 96, FDLC, or
TR-303 (LDS).
INA
When the INA option on the DS0 TSA screen is selected, the INA view displays (see
Figure 12-11 [p. 12-19]). The INAs appear in the middle of the screen. The 84 INAs can be
viewed in groups of 14. For example, clicking on the 1 to 14 button displays the first 14 INAs
to the right of the button.
Figure 12-11: DS0 TSA Screen (INA View)
While the TR-008 RDT has feeder DS1 A, B, C, and D, the INA has only one feeder DS1. A
maximum of 84 INA DS1s can be provisioned for a single NE. The INA DS1 provisioning is
the same as other DS1 framed paths in the FACTR system. Like the RDTs, the INAs exist at
all times. They are placed in service by cross-connecting the feeder DS1 and/or subscriber
lines to them. For INA applications, there is a fixed mapping of feeder DS1s to INA DS1s.
For example: DS1 3-1-1 is always connected to INA #1 and DS1 5-7-4 is always connected to
INA #84. As long as the feeder DS1 is not connected to an RDT, it can be used for INA
applications.
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An INA is used for nonswitched or non-locally switched services. An INA DS1 provides
direct connectivity between loop and digital interoffice facilities.
Subscriber Lines
Clicking the Subscriber button displays the NBS slot groups in the lower left corner of the
screen. Clicking on an NBS Slot Group displays the subscriber lines (see Figure 12-12
[p. 12-20]). The subscriber lines must be connected to the RDT CRV or an INA DS1/DS0.
There are 24 DS0s within an INA DS1. There are no restrictions as to where a subscriber can
be cross-connected. Any subscriber can be cross-connected to any RDT CRV or INA
DS1/DS0. Only one subscriber can be connected to one RDT CRV or INA DS1/DS0.
Figure 12-12: DS0 TSA Screen (TR-008 Subscriber View)
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2 Installing FLEXR
This chapter describes the methods of sending TL1 commands using the
FLEXR software. It includes the following sections:
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13.1
Using TL1 Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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13.2
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13.3
Using TL1 Batch Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7 Alarms
8 NE Status Reports
11 Date and Time
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Using TL1 Commands
13.1
Using TL1 Commands

There are various methods of sending TL1 commands to an NE:
Use the FLEXR TL1 command interface to send commands one at a time.
Use a batch file to send a list of commands to the NE.
Use a VT100 ASCII terminal emulator (discussed in Section 14, ASCII Terminal
[p. 14-1]).
All communications between a craft terminal and an NE are by TL1 commands and
responses. The FLEXR software translates choices made by the user with the point-and-click
interface into the equivalent TL1 command and sends the commands to the NE. FLEXR
then translates the response messages from the NE to a graphical representation on the PC
screen.
The software also provides a simplified way for the user to work directly with TL1 commands.
It allows the desired command to be selected and facilitates the process of filling in the
parameters. The user can then send the command or store it in a batch file that can contain
several commands. The batch file can be sent to an NE or saved for future use. Batch files are
used primarily to simplify provisioning tasks that involve repetition. The batch file is
executable upon command, reducing time and keyboard errors. Batch files are appropriate for
routing activities or for provisioning several NEs with the same parameters.
A more direct way to use TL1 commands is with the ASCII Terminal Mode that operates
independently of FLEXR. In ASCII Terminal Mode, the craft PC functions as an ASCII
terminal emulator (VT100). In this mode, functions and operations normally available on the
NE with an ASCII terminal are possible.
The FLEXR TL1 command interface simplifies entering TL1 syntax and parameters. All you
have to do is point and click to build the command. After you log on the NE, you can send
commands to the NE through the TL1 command interface.
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13.2
Sending TL1 Commands

All TL1 commands for an FLM type are displayed in the TL1 Commands list box. With each
new FLEXR release, commands in this box are updated to provide access to any new TL1
commands and parameters supported by the NE releases that FLEXR 7.81 supports. After
you access a TL1 command, you can edit it to provide additional parameters.
Note: When using the CPY-FILE command to transfer files using File Transfer Protocol (FTP), the
Source (SRC) and Target (DST) parameters must be IP addresses.
Use the following steps to send TL1 commands.

Step
Task
While you are logged on an NE, select the TL1 menu. The TL1 Command dialog box opens.
If desired, select the Display Log check box to view the system response for each command.
Select a TL1 command from the TL1 Commands list box.
Click Param Fill. If the TL1 command requires additional input, a dialog box opens.
Note: Some commands will not require an Access ID.
Type the Access ID to be used in the command and complete the remaining parameters as
necessary.
Click OK. The command appears in the Command Line Editing box.
To edit the TL1 command, click the command in the Command Line Edit box and edit as
necessary by typing in the command line.
Click Send Cmd to send the TL1 command displayed in the Command Line Editing box. If
the Display Log check box is selected, a Display Log report opens.
Note: If Display Log is not selected, watch the response window at the bottom of the screen for the
NE reply to the command.
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Repeat Step 3 [p. 13-3] through 9 [p. 13-3] for additional commands.
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When you finish, click Close to close the TL1 Commands dialog box.
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13.3

The FLEXR software allows you to send a set of TL1 commands that you create in a batch
file. The batch file automatically sends one command after the other in sequence. Because the
commands are saved in a file, you can use them over and over to perform the same tasks. You
can also copy the batch file to multiple systems to be used by more than one person.
Batch files are sent through the FLEXR TL1 command interface only after you are logged on
an NE, but you can build batch files at any time, whether you are logged on or not. The
following sections describe how to use batch files in FLEXR.
13.3.1
Creating and Saving a Batch File

Use the following procedures to create a batch file using the FLEXR TL1 command interface.
Step
1
Task
Select the TL1 menu.

Note: If you are not logged on, the NE Type Select dialog box opens. Select the correct NE Type and
enter the TID (system ID) or leave the field blank to create a generic batch file. Click OK. The TL1
Command dialog box opens.
Select a TL1 command from the TL1 Commands list box.
Click Param Fill. If the TL1 command requires additional input, a dialog box opens.
Note: Some commands will not require an Access ID.
Type the Access ID to be used in the command, and complete the remaining parameters as
necessary.
Click OK. The command appears in the Command Line Edit box.
To edit the TL1 command further, click on the command in the Command Line Edit box
and edit as necessary by typing in the command line.
Click Add to Batch. The command moves from the Command Line Edit box to the Batch
Commands box.
Repeat Step 2 [p. 13-3] through Step 7 [p. 13-3] to add more commands to the batch file.
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If you are already logged on and want to send the batch file immediately, click Batch Send.
The commands listed in the Batch Commands box are executed in sequence. The commands
and responses are displayed in the response window as the commands in the batch file are
sent.
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Click Save Batch As to save the commands in a file. The Save As dialog box opens.
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Type the name of the file, up to eight characters.
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Click Save. The file is saved in the \FLEXR781 directory with a .CMD extension unless
otherwise specified.
13.3.2
Opening and Sending Batch Files

You send batch files through the FLEXR TL1 command interface after you are logged on an
NE. You can create batch files at any time, whether you are logged on or not. Refer to
Section 13.3.1, Creating and Saving a Batch File [p. 13-4], for procedures to create batch files.
Use the following steps to open and send a batch file.
Step
Task
While you are logged on an NE, select TL1. The TL1 Command dialog box opens.
Click Open Batch. The Open Batch dialog box opens, showing the batch files in the
FLEXR781 directory.
Click the batch file you want to open. If necessary, click on a different drive or directory ([..]
moves up one directory level) to find the file.
Click Open. The batch file is displayed in the Batch Commands box of the TL1 Command
dialog box.
Click Batch Send. The commands listed in the Batch Commands box are executed in
sequence. The commands and responses are displayed in the response window as the
commands in the batch file are sent.
Click Close to close the TL1 Command dialog box.
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Editing a Batch File

Use the following steps to edit a command in a batch file or delete a command from the batch
file.
Step
Task
Verify the TL1 Command Dialog Box is open. Click Open Batch. The Open Batch dialog
box opens, showing the batch files in the FLEXR781 directory.
Click the batch file you want to edit. If necessary, click a different drive or directory ([..]
moves up one directory level) to find the file.
Select the desired batch file from the list and click Open. The batch file is displayed in the
Batch Commands dialog box.
Edit the batch file as necessary. To edit a command, click the command line in the Batch
Commands dialog box. The command line is displayed in the Command Line Edit box. Edit
the command, then click Add To Batch. The edited command is moved to the end of the
batch file. If the original command line is no longer needed, click Remove to delete the line.
Repeat this sequence for each command line to be edited.
To delete a command from the batch file, click the command in the Batch Commands box.
The command appears in the Command Line Editing box. Click Remove. The command is
removed from the Batch.
When editing is complete, click Save Batch As. The Save As dialog box opens. Type the
original file name or a new file name. If necessary, drag the title bar of the Save As dialog box
to view the original file name in the TL1 Command dialog box. Click Save.
Click Close to close the TL1 Command dialog box.
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2 Installing FLEXR
This chapter describes configuring and using your FLEXR terminal as

an ASCII terminal. It includes the following sections:
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ASCII Terminal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using ASCII Terminal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-2
14.3
Local Echo Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-3
14.4
Testing Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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8 NE Status Reports
11 Date and Time
13 TL1 Commands
14 ASCII Terminal
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ASCII Terminal Mode
14.1
ASCII Terminal Mode

On some occasions, it may be to your advantage to type in TL1 commands for
communications directly to an NE. The FLEXR software provides an optional mode that
configures the PC as an ASCII terminal.
This mode is available both before and after any NEs are logged on; however, entering ASCII
terminal mode after logging on is recommended. While you are in the ASCII terminal mode,
all FLEXR operations are suspended. When sending TL1 commands in this mode, you must
follow the syntax of the command and the parameter structure as you type.
As an alternative to the FLEXR ASCII terminal mode, you can use the Terminal application
provided with Microsoft Windows 3.1 or the Hyperterminal application provided with
Windows 95. For a complete discussion on using these applications, refer to the Microsoft
Windows documentation. This section is written for the Windows 3.1 Windows Terminal.
Please refer to the Windows 95 Hyperterminal documentation for specific instructions about
using Hyperterminal.
For most users, the FLEXR ASCII terminal mode will be sufficient.
14.2
Using ASCII Terminal Mode

Use the following procedures to access an NE using the ASCII terminal mode.
Note: If you send the CANC-USER command from the FLEXR TL1 command interface or ASCII
terminal mode, the NE shelf picture remains displayed. Select the Session menu and select the
Logoff command so that FLEXR recognizes you are logged off.
Step
Task
In the Session menu, select ASCII Terminal.
Press CONTROL + X once.
Select 1 for menu mode, 2 for command mode to the PC, or 3 for command mode to the
NE. Select 2 to enter TL1 mode.
Type TL1 commands to the NE, as necessary.

Note: If each character you type appears twice on the screen, go to Section 14.3, Local Echo Function
[p. 14-3] and deselect the Local Echo check box in the Terminal Modes section of the dialog box and
click OK.
Note: The CONTROL + C will successfully exit the ASCII terminal only if Windows CONTROL functions
are turned off. Select File -> Properties Setting Tab and click on the Terminal Keys option to turn off
the windows control function.
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CAUTION:
If you are not logged on the NE or if you log on the NE in ASCII terminal, you must use
CONTROL + C to exit the ASCII terminal mode. If Control + C is not used, a site visit may be
necessary before the NE can be accessed again.
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When finished with the TL1 session, use CONTROL + C to exit ASCII terminal mode and
reset the craft/modem interface.
If you were logged on when you entered ASCII terminal and are still logged on, select Exit
from the File menu to exit the ASCII terminal mode.
14.3
Local Echo Function

When you are in ASCII terminal mode, you may not see the commands on the screen as you
type. If not, perform the following steps to view your typing.
Step
Task
In the File menu, select the Properties Settings tab and click on the ASCII setup.
Click on the Echo Typed Characters Locally check box.
Click OK. The letters appear on the screen as you type.

When you exit ASCII terminal mode, a message box displays asking, Do you want to save
the changes? If you save the changes, the changes will be in effect the next time you enter
ASCII terminal mode.
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14.4
Testing Communications
Use the following procedures to test communications in ASCII terminal mode.
Step
Task
Type a few random characters followed by a semicolon (;). This sends the characters to the
NE. Since the characters are random, the NE will not recognize them as a command. The
characters should appear on the screen followed by a DENY message, indicating that the
communications link is acceptable.
If the DENY message does not appear, check the physical connections to the cable or modem
link and repeat Step 1 [p. 14-4].
If the DENY message still does not appear and the NE has not been previously logged on, the
communications parameters may be incorrect.
Select the Settings menu and then select Communications. The Communications dialog box
opens.
Verify the following settings in the Communications dialog box.

Option
Description
Baud Rate
Select 9600 for a direct connection or a modem connection with FACTR 4S, FLM 150
and 600 11S, or FLM 2400 9S and 9BS or later releases. Select 1200 for a modem link to
earlier releases of these products and the FLM 6.
Data Bits
Stop Bits
Parity
None
Connector
COM 1 (COM 2 if mouse is on COM 1)
Change the settings, if necessary, and click OK.
Repeat Step 1 [p. 14-4].
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TL1/MENU COMMANDS
Table A-1 [p. A-2] provides a list of TL1 commands and the
corresponding FLEXR menu commands.
7 Alarms
8 NE Status Reports
11 Date and Time
13 TL1 Commands
14 ASCII Terminal
A TL1/Menu Commands
B Menu Descriptions
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TL1/Menu Commands
Table A-1: Command Table (1 of 9)

TL1 Command
FLEXR Menu
ACT-USER
Session, Logon
ALW-DBREPT-ALL
Status/Control, Auto Report Control, Allow Database Change Report
ALW-MSG-ALL
Status/Control, Auto Report Control, Allow Message
ALW-MSG-PSWREPT
Status/Control, Auto Report Control, Allow PSW Report
ALW-MSG-SSREPT
Status/Control, Auto Report Control, Allow SS Report
ALW-MSG-SYNC
Status/Control, Auto Report Control, Allow Sync Message
ALW-PMREPT-ALL
Status/Control, Performance Monitoring, Allow All PM Report
ALW-PMREPT-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Performance Monitoring, Allow PM Report
CANC-USER
Session, Logoff
CONN-TSTSIG-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Testing
DISC-TSTSIG-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Testing
DLT-ATMVC
Provisioning, LAN/ATM Extensions, Cross Connections
DLT-CRS-LBP
DLT-CRS-<AIDTYPE>
Provisioning, Add/Drop
DLT-EQPT
Provisioning, Service State, Change Equipment State
DLT-<AIDTYPE>
Provisioning, Service State, Change Facility State
DLT-LMP-<AIDTYPE>
Provisioning, LAN/ATM Extensions, LAN Management
DLT-NODE
Provisioning, Set Node ID
DLT-SECU-USER
Administration, Delete User
DLT-FFP-<AIDTYPE>
Provisioning, System, Set Switch Lock-In
DLT-NLP-MAA
Provisioning, Network Layer, CLNP Parameters, Manual Area Address
DLT-SYNCLIST
Provisioning, Synchronization, Sync List
DLT-TARP-MADJ
Provisioning, TARP, Manual Adjacency Parameters
ED-ATMVC
ED-BRI
Provisioning, Facility, Circuit Provision, BRI
EC-CID-SECU
Status, Control, Logon Warning Messages
ED-CMD-SECU
TL1!
ED-DDS
Provisioning, Facility, Circuit Provision, DDS
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FLEXR Menu
ED-EQPT
Provisioning, Service State, Change Bridge Cable State
ED-EQPT
Provisioning, Facility, Channel Unit Provision
ED-EQPT
Provisioning, System, Set Orderwire
ED-EQPT
Provisioning, System, Set Switch Priority
ED-EQPT
Provisioning, TBOS
ED-<AIDTYPE>
Provisioning, Facility, Set Facility
ED-IP-ACCESS
Provisioning, TCP/IP, IP Access Parameters
ED-IP-ADDR
Provisioning, TCP/IP, IP Address Parameters
ED-LAN
Provisioning, OSS Interface, LAN Parameters
ED-LMP-<AIDTYPE>
ED-FFP-<AIDTYPE>
ED-MODEM
Provisioning, System, Set Baud Rate Modem
ED-NLP
Provisioning, Network Layer, CLNP Parameters
ED-NLP-IS1
Provisioning, Network Layer, IS1 Parameters
ED-NLP-IS2
ED-NLP-MAA
Provisioning, Network Layer, Manual Area Address, Change Area Address
ED-NLP-MADJ
Provisioning, Network Layer, Manual Adjacency Parameters
ED-NLP-RAP
Provisioning, Network Layer, Manual Reachable Address Prefix
ED-NODE
ED-OSSI
Provisioning, OSS Interface, OSSI Type and Service State
ED-OSSI
Provisioning, OSS Interface, LAPB Parameters
ED-RDLD-<AIDTYPE>
ED-RDT
Provisioning, DLC Management, TR008 Remote Digital Terminal
ED-RDT
Provisioning, DLC Management, TR303 RDT, Edit RDT
ED-SDCC
Provisioning, Section DCC, SDCC Service State
ED-SDCC
Provisioning, Section DCC, LAPD Parameters
ED-SECU-PID
Administration, Change Password
ED-SECU-USER
Administration, Change User
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FLEXR Menu
ED-SWM-ATMVC
ED-SYNCLIST
ED-SYNCOUT
Provisioning, Synchronization, Set Sync Message
ED-SYS
ED-SYS
Provisioning, System, Set Alarm Delay
ED-SYS
Provisioning, System, Set Synchronization
ED-SYS
Provisioning, System, Set System Type
ED-SYS
Provisioning, System, Set Group Configuration
ED-SYS
Provisioning, System, Set BLSR Full K Byte
ED-SYS
Provisioning, System, Set BLSR Wait to Restore
ED-SYS
Provisioning, System, Set Narrowband Wavelength
ED-SYS
Provisioning, System, Set Auto-Timer
ED-SYS
Provisioning, System, Set BLSR HM Type
ED-SYS
Provisioning, System, Set TS Card Type
ED-TARP
Provisioning, TARP, Protocol Parameters
ED-TARP-MADJ
ED-T0
Provisioning, Facility, Circuit Provision, T0
ED-VC
Provisioning, OSS Interface, VC Parameters
ED-X25
Provisioning, OSS Interface, X25 Parameters
ENT-ATMVC
ENT-CRS-LBP
ENT-CRS-<AIDTYPE>
ENT-<AIDTYPE>
ENT-EQPT
ENT-FFP-<AIDTYPE>
ENT-LMP
ENT-NLP-MAA
Provisioning, Network Layer, Manual Area Address, Change Area Address
ENT-NODE
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FLEXR Menu
ENT-OVTG
ENT-RDT
Provisioning, DLC Management, TR303, Enter/Delete RDT
ENT-SECU-USER
Administration, Add User
ENT-SYNCLIST
ENT-TARP-MADJ
INH-DBCHG-ALL
Status/Control, Auto Report Control, Inhibit Database Change Report
INH-DBREPT-ALL
Status/Control, Auto Report Control, Inhibit Database Change Report
INH-MSG-ALL
Status/Control, Auto Report Control, Inhibit Message
INH-MSG-PSWREPT
Status/Control, Auto Report Control, Inhibit PSW Report
INH-MSG-SSREPT
Status/Control, Auto Report Control, Inhibit SS Report
INH-MSG-SYNC
Status/Control, Auto Report Control, Inhibit Sync Message
INH-PMREPT
Status/Control, Performance Monitoring, Inhibit PM Report
INH-PMREPT-ALL
Status/Control, Performance Monitoring, Inhibit All PM Report
INIT-CONFIG
Provisioning, System, Auto-Configuration
INIT-OIF
INIT-OIF
INIT-OIF
INIT-OIF
Provisioning, OSS Interface, X.25 Parameters
INIT-OIF
INIT-OIF
INIT-OIF
Provisioning, OSS Interface, CLNP Parameters
INIT-OSSI
INIT-REG-ALL
Status/Control, Performance Monitoring, Clear All PM Data
INIT-REG-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Performance Monitoring, Clear PM Data
INIT-SDCC
INIT-SDCC
INIT-TPLGY
Status/Control, Topology, Initialize
OPR-ACO-ALL
Status/Control, Alarm Cut Off
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TL1 Command
FLEXR Menu
OPR-EXT-CONT
Status/Control, External Control
OPR-LPBK-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Loopback, Operate Loopback
OPR-LPBK-T3U
Status/Control, Loopback, Operate Loopback ATMVC
OPR-LPBK-ATMVC
OPR-PROTNSW-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Protection Switch, Operate Switch
OPR-PING-IP
Provisioning, TCP/IP, Operate Ping
OPR-SYNCNSW
Status/Control, Protection Switch, Operate Synch Switch
RLS-EXT-CONT
RLS-LPBK-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Loopback, Operate Loopback
RLS-LPBK-ATMVC
RLS-LPBK-T3U
RLS-PROTNSW-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Protection Switch, Operate Switch
RLS-SYNCNSW
Status/Control, Protection Switch, Operate Synch Switch
RMV-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Change Maintenance State, Change Path Termination State
RMV-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Change Maintenance State, Change Line Interface State
RMV-<AIDTYPE>
RST-<AIDTYPE>
RST-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Change Maintenance State, Change Path Termination State
RST-<AIDTYPE>
RTRV-303CPP
Provisioning, DLC Management, TR303, Data Link
RTRV-303DLT
Provisioning, DLC Management, TR303, Retrieve 303 Data Link Termination

Status
RTRV-ALM-ALL
Alarm Summary Window
RTRV-ALM-ENV
Status/Control, Environmental Alarm
RTRV-AO
Status/Control, Auto Report Control, Retrieve Autonomous Output
RTRV-ATMVC
RTRV-ATTR-<AIDTYPE>
Provisioning, Facility, Set Alarm Attribute
RTRV-ATTR-COM
Provisioning, Facility, Set COM Alarm Attribute
RTRV-ATTR-CONT
Provisioning, System, Set External Control Name
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RTRV-ATTR-ENV
Provisioning, System, Set Environmental Alarm
RTRV-BRI
Provisioning, Facility, Circuit Provision, BRI
RTRV-CID-SECU
Status/Control, Logon Warning Message
RTRV-CMD-SECU
TL1!
RTRV-COND-ALL
Status/Control, Protection Switch, Display Switch Status
RTRV-COND-ALL (with LANX

keyword)
Status/Control, Protection Switch, Display LANX Switch Status
RTRV-COND-ALL
Status/Control, Shelf Condition, Retrieve Shelf Condition
RTRV-COND-ALL with LANX

keyword
Status/Control, Shelf Condition, Retrieve LANX Shelf Condition
RTRV-COND-ALL
Status/Control, Loopback, Display Loopback List
RTRV-COND-ALL (with LANX

keyword)
Status/Control, Loopback, Display LANX Loopback List
RTRV-CRS-<AIDTYPE>
RTRV-CRS-LBP
RTRV-CRS-T3U
Provisioning, Add/Drop, LAN/ATM Extensions, Cross Connections
RTVT-DDS
Provisioning, Facility, Circuit Provision, DDS
RTRV-DIAG
Status/Control, Retrieve Diagnostics
RTRV-EQPT
Status/Control, Physical Inventory Report
RTRV-EQPT
Provisioning, Service State, Display Equipment OOS List
RTRV-EQPT
RTRV-EQPT
Provisioning, Facility, Channel Unit Provision
RTRV-EQPT
RTRV-EQPT
Provisioning, System, Set Switch Priority
RTRV-EXT-CONT
RTRV-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Change Maintenance State, Display Line Interface State
RTRV-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Change Maintenance State, Display Path Termination State
RTRV-<AIDTYPE>
RTRV-<AIDTYPE>
Provisioning, Facility, Set Facility
RTRV-<AIDTYPE>
Provisioning, Service State, Display Facility State
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TL1 Command
FLEXR Menu
RTRV-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Protection Switch, Display Path Switch Status
RTRV-<AIDTYPE>
RTRV-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Change Maintenance State, Change Path Interface State
RTRV-FFP-<AIDTYPE>
RTRV-IP-ACCESS
Provisioning, TCP/IP, IP Access Parameters
RTRV-IP-ADDR
Provisioning, TCP/IP, Retrieve IP Address Parameters
RTRV-IP-STAT
Provisioning, TCP/IP, Retrieve IP Status
RTRV-LAN
RTRV-LAN
RTRV-LMP
Provisioning, Add/Drop, LAN/ATM Extensions, LAN Management
RTRV-MSG-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Performance Monitoring, Display PM Report Message
RTRV-MODEM
Provisioning, System, Set Baud Rate Modem
RTRV-NLP
Provisioning, Network Layer, CLNP Parameters
RTRV-NLP-IS1
RTRV-NLP-IS2
RTRV-NLP-MAA
Provisioning, Network Layer, Manual Area Address
RTRV-NLP-MADJ
Provisioning, Network Layer, Manual Adjacency Parameters
RTRV-NLP-RAP
Provisioning, Network Layer, Manual Reachable Address Prefix
RTRV-NODE
RTRV-NXT-ATMVC
RTRV-OPT-EQPT
Status/Control, Display LBO Setting
RTRV-OSSI
Provisioning, OSS Interface, LAPB Parameters
RTRV-OSSI
RTRV-PM-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Performance Monitoring, Display PM Data
RTRV-PTHTRC-STS1
Status/Control, Display Path Trace
RTRV-RDT
Provisioning, DLC Management, TR008 Remote Digital Terminal
RTRV-RDT
Provisioning, DLC Management, TR303
RTRV-SDCC
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TL1/Menu Commands

TL1 Command
FLEXR Menu
RTRV-SDCC
RTRV-SECU-UPC
Administration, Show Current Privilege Code
RTRV-SECU-USER
Administration, Show Current User
RTRV-SLB-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Display Signal Label
RTRV-SYNCIN
Provisioning, Synchronization, Display Sync Status
RTRV-SYNCLIST
RTRV-SYNCOUT
Provisioning, Synchronization, Set Sync Message
RTRV-SYS
Status/Control, Protection Switch, Display Synch Switch
RTRV-SYS
RTRV-SYS
Provisioning, System, Set Alarm Delay
RTRV-SYS
Provisioning, System, Set Synchronization
RTRV-SYS
Provisioning, System, Set System Type
RTRV-SYS
Provisioning, System, Set Group Configuration
RTRV-SYS
Provisioning, System, Set BLSR Full K Byte
RTRV-SYS
Provisioning, System, Set BLSR Wait to Restore
RTRV-SYS
Provisioning, System, Set BLSR HM Type
RTRV-SYS
Status/Control, Display Node State
RTRV-SYS
Provisioning, System, Set TS Card Type
RTRV-TARP
Provisioning, TARP, Protocol Parameters
RTRV-TARP-CACHE
Provisioning, TARP, Cache
RTRV-TARP-MADJ
RTRV-TCP-STAT
Provisioning, TCP/IP, Retrieve TCP Status
RTRV-TH-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Performance Monitoring, Set PM Threshold
RTRV-T0
Provisioning, Facility, Circuit Provision, T0
RTRV-TPLGY
Status/Control, Topology, Retrieve
RTRV-VC
RTRV-VERSION
Status/Control, Retrieve Version
RTRV-X25
Provisioning, OSS Interface, X25 Parameters
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TL1 Command
FLEXR Menu
SET-ATTR-<AIDTYPE>
Provisioning, Facility, Set Alarm Attribute
SET-ATTR-COM
Provisioning, Facility, Set COM Alarm Attribute
SET-ATTR-CONT
Provisioning, System, Set External Control Name
SET-ATTR-ENV
Provisioning, System, Set Environmental Alarm
SET-DAT
Provisioning, System, Set Date and Time
SET-SID
Provisioning, System, Set System ID
SET-TH-<AIDTYPE>
Status/Control, Performance Monitoring, Set PM Threshold
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CHAPTERS/APPENDIXES
MENU DESCRIPTIONS
1 Introduction
2 Installing FLEXR
This appendix provides a menu tree to show the structure of the FLEXR
menu commands, as well as a description of each FLEXR menu selection.
Not all selections will be available for each NE type. It includes the
following sections:
NO.
SECTION
7 Alarms
B.1
Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B-2
8 NE Status Reports
B.2
Menu Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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11 Date and Time
13 TL1 Commands
14 ASCII Terminal
A TL1/Menu Commands
B Menu Descriptions
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Menu Descriptions
Menu Tree
B.1
Menu Tree
Figures B-1 [p. B-2] shows the menu tree.
Session
TL-1
Provisioning
Logfiles
Preferences
Exit
Logon
Logoff
Re-configure Screen
ASCII Terminal
Add/Drop
LAN/ATM Exten.
DS0 TSA
DLC Management
Service State
Facility
System
Synchronization
Section DCC
OSS Interface
Network Layer
A
TARP
TCP/IP
PC Message Log
Cross Connections
LAN Mangement
TR008 Remote Digital Terminal
TR303
Display Equipment OOS List
Display Facility State
Change Equipment State
Change Facility State
Change Facility Protection State
Change Bridge Cable State
Set Facility
Set Facility Protection
Set Alarm Attribute
Set COM Alarm Attribute
Channel Unit Provision
Circuit Provision
Set System ID
Set Date and Time
Set Environmental Alarm
Set External Control Name
Set Orderwire
Set Alarm Delay
Set Synchronization
Set Switch Priority
Set Switch Lock-in
Set System Type
Set Group Configuration
Set TS Card Type
Set Auto-Timer
Auto-Configuration
Set Narrowband Wavelength
Set BAUD Rate
Display Sync Status
Sync List
Set Sync Message
Enter/Delete Remote Digital Terminal

Edit Remote Digital Terminal
Data Link
Retrieve 303 Data Link Termination Status
T0
BRI
DDS
SDCC Service State

LAPD Parameters
OSSI Type and Service State
LAPB Parameters
X25 Parameters
VC Parameters
LAN Parameters
CLNP Parameters
Manual Adjacency Parameters
Manual Area Address
IS Level 1 Parameters
IS Level 2 Parameters
Manual Reachable Address Prefix
Protocol Parameters
Cache
Manual Adjacency Parameters
Operate Ping
IP Address Parameters
IP Access Parameters
Retrieve IP Status
Retrieve TCP Status
Change Area Address

Retrieve Area Address
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Menu Tree
Shelf Condition
Performance
Monitoring
Environmental Alarm
External Control
Change Maintenance
State
Display Path Trace
Alarm Cut Off
Display Signal Label
Display Switch Setting
Loopback
Protection Switch
Physical Inventory
Report
Auto Report
Control
Testing
Topology
Retrieve Version
Display Node State
Retrieve Diagnostics
Logon Warning Message
Administration
Add User
Delete User
Change User
Change Password
Show Current User
Window
Cascade
Tile
Fit in Window
Arrange Icons
Minimize All
Restore All
Help
Errors
About
Help
Retrieve Shelf Condition

Retrieve LANX Shelf Condition
Display PM Data
Clear All PM Data
Clear PM Data
Allow ALL PM Report
Allow PM Report
Inhibit ALL PM Report
Inhibit PM Report
Display PM Report Message
Set PM Threshold
Display Line Interface State
Display Path Termination State
Change Line Interface State
Change Path Termination State
Display Loopback List
Display LANX Loopback List
Operate Loopback
Operate Loopback ATMVC
Display Switch Status
Display LANX Switch Status
Display Synch Switch
Display Path Switch Status
Operate Switch
TR303 Operate Switch
Operate Synch Switch
Allow Message
Inhibit Message
Allow Sync Message
Inhibit Sync Message
Allow Database Change Report
Inhibit Database Change Report
Allow PSW Report
Inhibit PSW Report
Allow SS Report
Inhibit SS Report
Retrieve Autonomous Output
Initialize
Retrieve
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Menu Descriptions
Menu Commands
B.2
Menu Commands
B.2.1
File Menu
The File menu contains the following selections.
Logfiles
B.2.2
PC Message LogDisplays a record of TL1 commands and corresponding

system messages that occur during an NE session
PreferencesSets the preferences options for the FLEXR software
ExitExits FLEXR and automatically logs off any NEs
Session Menu
The Session menu contains the following selections before a user logs on.
LogonLogs a user on the NE.
Comm setup (prelogon menu)
Port SetupSelects the port setup parameters
Modem SetupSets up the modem after the port setup procedures if the signal
path between the PC and the NE is a modem
Modem DialDials a modem
Modem HangupDisconnects the modem
PAD DialSets up communications and dials a number when using a packet

assembler/disassembler-to-packet switching network (PAD-to-PSN) connection
PAD HangupDisconnects from the PSN
ASCII TerminalConfigures the PC as an ASCII terminal to allow the user to enter

TL1 commands
After a user has logged on, the following selections are available.
LogoffLogs a user off the NE
Re-configure ScreenUpdates the screen display after a major system modification
ASCII TerminalConfigures the PC as an ASCII terminal to allow the user to enter

TL1 commands
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Menu Commands
B.2.3
TL1 Menu
In the TL1 menu, you can select the appropriate TL1 message from the TL1 commands box
by pointing and clicking. Batch files can also be edited and sent using the TL1 menu.
B.2.4
Provisioning Menu
The Provisioning menu contains the following selections.
Add/DropConnects specific tributary channels to appropriate high-speed time slots

that make up the OC-x signal
LAN/ATM Extensions
Cross-connectionsEstablishes Asynchronous Transfer Mode virtual channels

(ATMVCs) and cross-connects
LAN ManagementSets up the LAN management port (LMP)
DS0 TSAPerforms RDT management of DS1s by cross-connecting to the

subscriber lines
DLC Management
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TR008 Remote Digital TerminalProvisions the mode and DS1 sequence for a
specific TR-008 remote digital terminal (RDT)
TR303Used to provision the FACTR system TR-303

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Enter/Delete Remote Digital Terminal
Edit Remote Digital Terminal
Data Link
Retrieve 303 Data Link Termination Status
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Menu Commands
Service State
Display Equipment OOS ListDisplays a list of equipment that is out of

service (MA)
Display Facility StateDisplays the status and the primary and secondary states
of the selected facility
Change Equipment StateChanges the equipment state of plug-in units to In

Service or Out of Service
Change Facility StateChanges the facility state of individual channels on a

plug-in unit to In Service or Out of Service
Change Facility Protection StateEnables or disables the facility protection

feature
Change Bridge Cable StateChanges the service state of bridge cables
Facility
Set FacilitySets the signal format for high-speed, middle-speed, and low-speed
facilities
Set Facility ProtectionSets the facility protection to unidirectional or

bidirectional
Set Alarm AttributeSets the alarm attributes for common equipment,

equipment (units), and facilities
Set COM Alarm AttributeSets alarm attributes for manually (command)

caused abnormal conditions
Channel Unit ProvisionProvisions the circuit TID for the selected unit
Circuit Provision
T0Provisions the channel units that have one of the following circuit TIDs:
U2A, U2B, 4W1, 4W2, or 4W3
BRIProvisions the channel units that have one of the following circuit TIDs:
DUN or DUL
DDSProvisions the channel units that have one of the following circuit TIDs:
DSZ or DCH
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Set System IDSets a distinct system ID from each NE in the network
Set Date and TimeSets the system internal clock (date and time)
Set Environmental AlarmSelects the alarm severity, enters an alarm type code,
and enters a descriptive message for each alarm circuit implemented
Set External Control NameDescribes the external control circuits for the four
sets of backplane contacts for external control devices
Set OrderwireSets the parameters for the system orderwire
Set Alarm DelaySets the activation and deactivation times for an alarm
message to be transmitted after an alarm is detected
Set SynchronizationSelects the synchronization timing source for the NE and

the facility over which an output clock signal is sent
Set Switch PriorityAssigns high or low priority, which determines switchover

to the protection unit, to the selected equipment in a 1:n system
Set Switch Lock-inEnables Set Switch Lock-in to inhibit the successive

switching of optical units (links) due to intermittent errors
Set System TypeVerifies or changes the system type of an NE
Set Group ConfigurationVerifies or changes the system parameters, group

configuration, cross-connect levels, and shelf configuration
Set TS Card TypeIdentifies the time-slot assignment card/type (ENH or

ENH 2)
Set Auto-TimerSets the length of time to keep a facility in AUT state before
putting it in service (IS)
Auto-ConfigurationSets the system configuration parameters according to

equipment installed and will place the installed equipment in service when a valid
input signal is detected
Set Narrowband WavelengthEnsures agreement between provisioned card

types for narrowband optics and what is actually installed
Set BAUD RateAllows the user to modify the COM/modem interface baud
rate
Synchronization
Display Sync StatusDisplays the synchronization status for selected AIDs and
timing groups
Sync ListDisplays and sets the current synchronization timing priority
Set Sync Message Assigns the synchronization messages
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Menu Commands
Section DCC
SDCC Service StatePlaces an SDCC in service or out of service
LAPD Parameters Selects the attributes associated with the data link layer
protocol (LAPD) of an SDCC for selected units
OSS Interface
OSSI Type and Service StateSets the type of interface configuration for either
back-to-back, X.25/OSI, or LAN/OSI; also, places the OSSI in service or out of
service
LAPB ParametersSelects the attributes associated with the operation system

interface (only when the X.25 type is selected to connect to the OSSI port)
X25 ParametersSelects the attributes associated with the X.25 interface of the
OSSI
VC ParametersSelects the attributes associated with a specific X.25 virtual

circuit (VC)
LAN ParametersSelects for edit the attributes associated with the LAN
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CLNP ParametersSelects or edits the attributes associated with the role of the
NE in the network routing domain and administrative domains together with
connectionless network protocol (CLNP) parameters
Manual Adjacency ParametersAssigns a Network Layer Address (NSAP) or

System Identification (SYSID) of an adjacent NE to an X.25 switched virtual
circuit (SVC) or permanent virtual circuit (PVC) link (a maximum of 16 MADJ
addresses per NE can be provisioned)
Manual Area Address

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Change Area AddressAssigns a network layer address protocol to the NE

on the other side through a LAN router or X.25 SVC with reachable address
prefix
Retrieve Area AddressRetrieves the set Network Layer Address Protocol

of the adjacent NE
IS Level 1 ParametersInstructs the NE to change maximum routing area

associated with the role of the NE in the network layer routing domains and
administrative domains together with CLNP parameters
IS Level 2 ParametersInstructs the NE to change reachable address prefix

associated with the role of the NE in the network layer routing domains and
administrative domains together with CLNP parameters
Manual Reachable Address PrefixAssigns a part of the area address in the

network layer address (NSAP) for joining multiple NEs in several areas via X.25
SVC links
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Menu Commands
B.2.5
TARP
Protocol ParametersSelects or edits the attributes associated with the TID

address resolution protocol (TARP)
CacheInstructs the NE to retrieve the TID/NSAP (OSI address) pairs that

exist in the TID TARP cache, including all NEs that have been accessed by the
NE
Manual Adjacency ParametersInstructs the network element to retrieve the

TID/NET address from the targeted NE
TCP/IP
Operate PingAllows the user to ping an IP address
IP Address ParametersSets the IP address and associated attributes of the NE
IP Access ParametersDefines a list of IP addresses that are allowed to access

the NE
Retrieve IP StatusGenerates a report of the IP layer statistics and diagnostic

information
Retrieve TCP StatusGenerates a report of the TCP layer statistics and

diagnostic information
Status/Control Menu
Shelf Condition
Retrieve Shelf ConditionRetrieves the outstanding condition (alarm or status)

and displays the information in the shelf condition log
Retrieve LANX Shelf ConditionRetrieves the outstanding LANX condition

(alarm or status) and displays the information in the LANX shelf condition log
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Performance Monitoring
Display PM DataGenerates a report displaying the performance monitoring

(PM) data on selected units or facilities
Clear All PM DataResets all of the performance monitoring storage registers
Clear PM DataResets the performance monitoring storage registers of selected

facilities
Allow All PM ReportInstructs the NE to resume processing all of the

performance monitoring reports
Allow PM ReportInstructs the NE to resume processing the performance

monitoring reports on a per-unit basis
Inhibit All PM ReportInstructs the NE to stop processing all performance

monitoring reports
Inhibit PM ReportInstructs the NE to stop processing performance

monitoring reports on a per-unit basis
Display PM Report MessageDisplays performance monitoring messages for

selected units
Set PM ThresholdSets the threshold level from selected facilities in

high-speed, middle-speed, and low-speed facilities
Environmental AlarmRetrieves the status of up to 16 environmental alarms
External ControlOperates and releases relays to control external devices
Change Maintenance State
Display Line Interface StateDisplays the current state of each facility of a

particular line interface type
Display Path Termination StateDisplays the current state of path types
Change Line Interface StatePlaces selected line interfaces out of service for
maintenance or in service after maintenance is performed
Change Path Termination StateChanges the maintenance state of

middle-speed or low-speed units through the overhead path
Display Path TraceValidates the signal content between the origination NE and the
destination NE
Alarm Cut OffSilences an audible alarm and indicates to the monitoring center that
you are aware of the alarm condition
Display Signal LabelDisplays the SONET signal label information
Display Switch SettingDisplays the line buildout (LBO) options that have been set
by DIP switches
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Menu Commands
Loopback
Display Loopback ListDisplays the loopbacks that are active in the system
Display LANX Loopback ListDisplays the LANX loopbacks that are active in
the system
Operate LoopbackReturns a test signal from remote equipment without using

jackfields to test the transmit and receive capabilities of the facilities of a selected
unit
Operate Loopback ATMVCReturns a test signal from remote equipment

without using jackfields to test the transmit and receive capabilities of the
FASTLANE unit
Protection Switch
Display Switch StatusDisplays the status of all protection switches
Display LANX Switch StatusDisplays the status of LANX protection switches
Display Synch SwitchDisplays the synchronization switch status report
Display Path Switch StatusDisplays the path switch status report
Operate SwitchLocks out automatic switching or switch the protection

facility, equipment unit, or STS path to working
TR303 Operate SwitchSets or releases the switch control for an RDT time
management channel (TMC) or embedded operations channel (EOC)
Operate Synch SwitchSwitches between the primary, secondary, or internal

clock reference available to the NE
Physical Inventory ReportDisplays a list of all equipment installed in the NE shelf
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Auto Report Control
Allow MessageResumes transmission of all autonomous messages after being

in the Inhibit Message state
Inhibit MessagePrevents all autonomous messages from being transmitted in

this terminal session
Allow Sync MessageResumes transmission of synchronization messages that

were inhibited
Inhibit Sync MessagePrevents transmission of synchronization messages in

this terminal session
Allow Database Change ReportResumes transmission of database change

reports that were inhibited
Inhibit Database Change ReportPrevents database change reports from being

transmitted to the port (or session) that originates the command
Allow PSW ReportResumes transmission of path switching autonomous

messages that were inhibited
Inhibit PSW ReportPrevents path switching autonomous messages from

being transmitted to the port (or session) that originates the command
Allow SS ReportResumes transmission of service selector event messages
Inhibit SS ReportPrevents transmission of service selector messages
Retrieve Autonomous OutputDisplays a report of all current alarms and

events from the NE
TestingConnects an internal test signal to an outgoing facility and sends a selected

signal pattern to the facility
Topology
InitializeUpdates additions made to the ring topology
RetrieveDisplays node IDs found in the ring topology in a clockwise fashion

(maximum of 16 nodes)
Retrieve VersionRetrieves the issue number, activation date and time, and the
validation time for either the active or standby, or both, for the software and database
versions
Display Node StateDisplays the node ID and state
Retrieve DiagnosticsAllows the user to generate a report of the following diagnostic

commands: CKT-DB, ADJ-DB, L1FW-DB, L2FW-DB, ASC-DB, LAPD-STAT,
LAPB-STAT, LCN-STAT, NL-STAT, and TARP-STAT
Logon Warning MessageAllows the user to modify the warning message that is
displayed when a user logs on an NE
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Menu Commands
B.2.6
B.2.7
B.2.8
Administration Menu
Add UserDepending on the NE, adds up to 100 users to the system
Delete UserDeletes a user from the system
Change UserChanges a user name, password, privilege level, or time-out function
Change PasswordChanges the password of the user
Show Current UserDisplays a report of all users assigned to a specific NE (security

level 4 required)
Show Current Privilege CodeDisplays the privilege code for the current user only
Window Menu
CascadeArranges the open FLEXR windows so the title bar of each is visible
TileArranges the open FLEXR windows so all the windows are visible
Fit in WindowChanges the window size to fill the entire screen area
Arrange IconsArranges all program icons for a selected group into rows; all group
icons arranged in a row if a group icon is selected
Minimize AllReduces all open windows to icons
Restore AllRestores windows to their original size after they have been minimized
Help Menu
HelpAccesses on-line help
ErrorsAccesses on-line help for TL1 error codes
AboutDisplays FLEXR systems installed, their product numbers and CLEI codes,
the date, the release of the current active NE, and current FLEXR release.
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CHAPTERS/APPENDIXES
1 Introduction
2 Installing FLEXR
FLEXR TROUBLESHOOTING
This appendix provides information about common problems that may
occur in the FLEXR software.
Refer to Table C-1 [p. C-2] to see if your problem is discussed. If not,
you can call Fujitsu telephone HELP for technical information at
1-800-USE-FTAC (1-800-873-3822).

7 Alarms
8 NE Status Reports
11 Date and Time
13 TL1 Commands
14 ASCII Terminal
A TL1/Menu Commands
B Menu Descriptions
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FLEXR Troubleshooting
Table C-1: Common Problems (1 of 3)

Problem
Cause/Solution
Hourglass never goes away.
Caused by using FLEXR 7.81 with Windows 95.

1. Move the mouse. Arrow will appear if the command completed.
2. If the command did not complete (check the response window), log
out and exit FLEXR. Restart FLEXR.
The NEs assigned TID is not known to a

potential FLEXR user, thus preventing logon
to that NE.
Link the PC (or VT100 terminal) directly to the NE. In the ASCII mode,
type the following TL1 command. (Refer to Chapter 14, ASCII Terminal,
for information on entering commands in ASCII mode.)
RTRV-HDR:::ctag;
The NE responds with the following message:
FLMTERM 93-11-15 13:13:11
where FLMTERM is the example NE TID.

At some time after a successful logon, all
attempted operations result in DENY
messages.
Most likely, the NE has logged off due to inactivity. One way to verify this
is to click on the Alarm Summary box in the upper right corner of the shelf
picture (refer to Section 4.2, Shelf Picture [p. 4-3]).
If alarm retrieval is denied, automatic logoff has occurred.
To resolve the problem, select the Session menu and select Logoff to
formally log off. Follow the normal logon procedures (refer to Section 3.4,
Logging On [p. 3-15]) to log on the NE again.
Refer to Section 3.6, Quitting FLEXR [p. 3-19], for more information
about automatic logoff.
Log-on attempt results in the following error

message:
One of two problems may exist:

The physical connection to the NE is defective. Check the cable connection
or modem link.
Port Setup error. Refer to Section 3.3, Accessing the NE [p. 3-5], for
procedures to change the port setup. Most likely the baud rate is incorrect.
Select 9600 for a direct connection or a modem connection with
FLASH-192 1.0, FACTR 4S, FLM 150 and 600 11S, or FLM 2400 9S
and 9BS or later releases. Select 1200 for a modem link to earlier releases of
these products and the FLM 6.
Reseat the SV or CRF card.
Press the Reset button on the MP or CPU card to restart the NE.
Logon Deny
which, when acknowledged, changes to:

No Response Received
Registered user forgets user name and/or

password relative to a particular NE.
The Network Administrator can retrieve the list of registered users for the
NE with the Show Current User command to verify the user name. (Refer
to Section 6.4, Change User [p. 6-4], for more information.)
The Network Administrator can then assign a new password for the user by
following the procedures in Section 6.4, Change User [p. 6-4].
Log-on attempt results in the message: STOP

ACT-USER-DENY
Incorrect user name or password entered. Retry with correct information

(Refer to Section 3.4, Logging On [p. 3-15], for procedures). The Network
Administrator can change a user name or password by following the
procedures in Section 6.4, Change User [p. 6-4].
Logon Deny
When acknowledged, the following message

appears:
STOP ACT-USER-DENY
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Problem
Cause/Solution
Log-on attempt results in the following error

message:
Use one of the following and retry logging on.

Incorrect TID entered. Retry logon with the correct TID. Refer to
Section 3.4, Logging On [p. 3-15], for log-on procedures.
Windows is not processing FLEXR. Restart Windows.
Reseat the SV or CRF card.
Press the Reset button on the MP or CPU card to restart the NE.
Change the SV or CRF card with a known good card.
Logon Deny
The following messages appear at the bottom

of the screen.
BAD RESPONSE>>24r\n\r Time-out
error-no response
You are using an internal fax/modem card,

and your modem is not establishing dial tone.
Change your default printer to any printer other than a fax. You can change
the default printer in the Windows Print Manager or Control Panel. Refer
to your Windows user documentation for procedures.
or
In the Session menu, select Comm Setup, and then select Modem Setup.
Type one of the following strings in the Originate Seq field.
AT&K4%C0&Q0&W (use the number 0)
AT&F&D2
ATSO=2 (use the letter O)
ATE0Q1 (use the number 0)
Windows unexpectedly produces a FLEXR

message box with the following error
notification:
An error has occurred in your
application. If you choose to
Ignore, you should save your
work in a new file. If you
choose to Close, your
application will terminate.
This is a Windows error message common to many applications. Since

FLEXR has no way to save files, click on Close to exit FLEXR and
automatically log off all NEs.
Before restarting FLEXR, exit Windows from the File menu in the
Windows Program Manager, and then restart Windows (usually by typing
WIN at the DOS prompt).
Restart FLEXR and log on the desired NEs in the normal manner. Refer to
Section 3.2, Starting FLEXR [p. 3-4], for procedures.
One of two problems may exist:

In the process of logging on a second or third NE, you inadvertently
entered the TID of an NE that was already logged on. Select the Window
menu to see the TIDs of all NEs that are currently logged on.
After being automatically logged off the NE, you tried to log on without
first formally logging off. To resolve the problem, select the Session menu
and select the Logoff command to formally log off. Follow the normal
logon procedures (Refer to Section 3.4, Logging On [p. 3-15]) to log-on
the NE again. Refer to Section 3.6, Quitting FLEXR [p. 3-19], for more
information about automatic logoff.
Log-on attempt results in the message:

This TID has been logged on
already!
DENY/*Privilege, Illegal User

Identifier*/
This results when you attempt an operation that requires a higher security
level. You can view your security level by selecting the Administration menu
and choosing Show Current Privilege Code (refer to in Section 6.6, Show
Current User [p. 6-6]).
The Network Administrator can change a users security level by following
the procedures in Section 6.4, Change User [p. 6-4].
In ASCII terminal mode, characters do not

appear on the screen as you type.
In the Settings menu, select Terminal Preferences. Select the Local Echo
check box in the Terminal Modes section of the dialog box. Click OK.
After attempting an operation, the following

message appears:
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Problem
Cause/Solution
In ASCII terminal mode, each character

appears twice on the screen as you type.
In the Settings menu, select Terminal Preferences. Deselect the Local Echo
check box in the Terminal Modes section of the dialog box. Click OK.
The NE is logged on but does not respond in

ASCII terminal mode.
The physical connection to the NE is defective. Check the cable connection

or modem link.
The NE is not logged on and does not

respond in ASCII terminal mode.
One of three problems may exist:

The physical connection to the NE is defective. Check the cable
connection or modem link.
The communications parameters are incorrect. In the Settings menu,
select Communications. The Communications dialog box opens.
Verify the following settings in the Communications dialog box:
Baud Rate = 9600 for direct connection or modem link in
FLASH-192 1.0, FACTR 4S, 150 and 600 11S, and 2400 9S and
9BS or later releases (1200 if using a modem link with FLM 6 or
earlier releases).
Data Bits = 8
Stop Bits = 1
Parity = None
Connector = COM 1 (COM 2 if mouse in on COM 1).
Use an alternate method to access the ASCII terminal mode. Press
CTRL+X. A Welcome screen displays with three menu choices at the
bottom of the display. Select the TL1 mode by pressing 2.
Cross-connect screen has overlapping boxes,

lines, and text.
The display is set up for large fonts. This causes the cross-connect graphics
to resize to fit the text, resulting in overlaps. Change the display to small
fonts and restart Windows.
The Display Log (PC Message Log) does not

automatically display from the TL1
command menu when you select Display Log
and then send the OPR-TEF command.
This occurs when using FLASH-192. To view the Display Log (PC
Message Log), from the File menu select Logfiles, then PC Message Log.
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A
About
FLEXR 4-14
this practice 1-1
About menu command 4-14
Access ID selection 4-10
Access mode 5-3
Accessing
network elements 5-3
on-line help 4-13
TL1 commands 13-3
ACO pushbutton 7-6
Activation date 9-2
Active shelf 4-6
automatic message 10-2

cut off 7-6
delay 7-7
environmental 7-12
housekeeping 7-12
inhibiting 10-2
report 7-3
retrieving 5-2, 7-12
silencing 7-6
status 4-5
Allow
database change reports 10-3
messages 10-2
PSW reports 10-4
service selector reports 10-4
Amber alarm 4-5
ASCII terminal 3-13, 13-2, 14-2
Assistance, technical 2-7
Add
TID 3-17
to batch 13-4
user 6-3
Add/drop
provisioning 12-1
TSA labeling 5-4
Administration
passwords, changing 6-4
privilege, changing 6-4
user names, changing 6-4
users, adding 6-2
users, deleting 6-3
users, showing 6-6
Alarm summary report 4-5
Alarms
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Auto report control 10-1
Automatic message 10-2
B
Batch files
creating 13-4
opening 13-5
saving 13-4
sending 13-5
using 13-4
Broadcast connections
adding 12-5
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removing 12-5
C
Cancel previous session 5-3
Card
colors 4-4
selecting 4-7, 5-4
Change
password 6-5
privilege level 6-4
user 6-4
user name 6-4
Check boxes 4-11
Confirmation
messages 5-3
Connections
access mode 5-3
cross-connections
broadcast 12-5
sorting 12-5
modem 3-3, 3-6, 3-11
modes of 3-2
PAD to PSN 3-4
port setup 3-5
PSN 3-13
RS-232 3-3
X.25 3-4
Control-menu box 4-2
Clear
reports 4-12
users 6-3
Conventions
in this practice 1-4
menu 4-9
unit status 4-4
CLEI code 8-2
Critical alarm (CR) 4-5
Clock
setting time 11-1
cross-connect provisioning
FACTR 12-12
FLM 150 12-6
FLM 2400 12-10
FLM 600 12-9
Close
dialog boxes 4-11
FLEXR 3-20
reports 4-12, 13-3
Colors
alarm 4-5
in shelf picture 4-4
Cross-connections
broadcast 12-5
sorting 12-5
Current privilege level 6-7
Command buttons 4-11
Current user 6-6
Command line editing box 13-3
Cut off alarms 7-6
Commands
choosing from menus 4-9
TL1 13-2
Communications
connection modes 3-2
modem 3-3, 3-6, 3-11
PAD dial setup 3-13
PAD to PSN connection 3-4
port setup 3-5
PSN setup 3-13
Condition
alarm 7-2
shelf 8-3
D
Database change reports 10-3
Date
activation 9-2
manufacture 8-2
set date 11-2
system 11-1
Default button 4-11
Delay
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alarms 7-7
assigning 7-12
Delete
reports 4-12
TID 3-17
users 6-3
F
Features, FLEXR 1-4
Dialing
modem 3-11
PAD 3-13
Dial-up connection 3-3
FLEXR
exiting 3-20
features 1-4
features, new 1-2
installing 2-1
preferences 5-1
requirements 2-2
version 1-2, 4-14
Direct connection 3-5, 5-3
Fonts 12-5
Disconnect
PAD 3-14
Formatting conventions 1-4
Dialog boxes
selecting parameters 4-10
time out 5-4
using 4-10
Fujitsu
Technical Assistance Center 2-7
Document. See Practice

Documentation
using 1-4
DOS 2-2
Drop and continue. See Broadcast connections
Green alarm 4-5
DS0 TSA 12-13

INA 12-19
subscriber lines 12-20
TR008 RDT 12-17
TR303 RDT 12-18
Green unit 4-4
H
hairpinning 12-6
Hang up
PAD 3-14
Editing TL1 commands 13-3
Hardware requirements 2-2
Enter system ID 3-15
Executing batch files 13-5
Help
exiting from 4-14
technical support 2-7
using 4-13
Exit
Housekeeping 7-12
Environmental alarms 7-12
auto logoff 3-19

FLEXR 3-20
manual logoff 3-19
on-line help 4-14
reports 4-12, 13-3
External control
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Inhibit
alarms 10-2
database change reports 10-3
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messages 10-2
PSW reports 10-4
service selector reports 10-4
record of 8-3
service affecting 4-13
time out 5-4
Initialize 4-11
Minimize button 4-2
Installing FLEXR
Windows 3.xx 2-3
Windows 95 2-5
Minimize shelf picture 4-6
Internal clock
setting time 11-1
Issue number 9-2
L
License agreement 2-3
List boxes 4-11
Minor alarm (MN) 4-5

Modem
connection 3-3, 3-5
dialing 3-11
requirements 2-2
setting up 3-6
MS-DOS 2-2
Multiple
logon 4-6
shelves 4-6
unit selection 4-7, 5-4
Local echo 14-3

Logoff
automatic 3-19
manual 3-19
Logon
cancel previous session 5-3
multiple logons 4-6
NE 3-15
Logon menu command 3-18
M
Major alarm (MJ) 4-5
Manual. See Practice
Manufacture date 8-2
Maximize button 4-2
Menus
choosing commands 4-9
conventions 4-9
menu bar 4-2
Messages
automatic 10-2
confirmation 5-3
message boxes 4-13
PC message log 8-3
N
NE
TID 13-4
Network administrator
add users 6-2
change password 6-4
change privilege level 6-4
change user names 6-4
delete users 6-3
show users 6-6
Network Element
TID 13-4
Network element
environmental alarms 7-11
inventory 8-2
logoff, auto 3-19
logoff, manual 3-19
logon 3-15
logon, multiple 4-6
privilege level 6-4
shelf condition 7-4, 8-3
TID 3-15
users 6-2
Normal operation (NOR) 4-5
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O
OK button 4-11
On-line help
accessing 4-13
exiting 4-14
OOS memory admin 4-4
Open
file 3-18
TID list file 3-18
Parameters
selecting 4-10
TL1 commands 13-3
Password
changing by network administrator 6-4
changing by user 6-5
PC message log 8-3
PDI 7-8
Performance monitoring
Open Batch button 13-5, 13-6
Phone line connection 3-3
Opening
batch files 13-5
Physical inventory 8-2
Operating conventions 1-4

Option buttons 4-11
Options
access mode 5-3
alarm retrieve 5-2
confirmation 5-3
dialog box time out 5-4
message time out 5-4
TSA labeling 5-4
OSSI port
connection 3-4
Outstanding shelf condition 7-4, 8-3
P
Packet Assembler Disassembler (PAD)
connection 3-4
dialing 3-13
hang up 3-14
PSN connection to 3-5, 5-3
Packet Switched Network (PSN)
PAD connection to 3-4
PAD Dial menu command 3-13
PAD Hang-up menu command 3-14
Param Fill button 13-3, 13-4
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PLM 7-8
Port
setup 3-5
Port Setup menu command 3-5
Practice
conventions 1-4
organization 1-1
Preferences
access mode 5-3
alarm retrieve 5-2
confirmation 5-3
dialog box time out 5-4
message time out 5-4
terminal 14-2, 14-3
TSA labeling 5-4
Print
printer setup 12-5
reports 4-12, 13-3
Privilege
changing 6-4
current user report 6-7
Provisioning
add/drop 12-2, 12-13
unit status 4-4
PSN connection 3-4
PSW reports 10-4
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RS-422 conversion 3-4
Quit FLEXR 3-20
R
RDT management
DS0 TSA 12-13
Reconfigure screen 4-8
Record of TL1 commands 8-3
S
Save
reports 4-12, 13-3
TIDs in a file 3-17
Save Batch As button 13-5, 13-6
Saving
batch files 13-4
Red alarm 4-5
Screen
updating 4-8
Redraw
shelf picture 4-8
Scroll bars 4-2
Remote connection 3-3
Security
current user level 6-7
Remove
broadcast connections 12-5
users 6-3
Reports
Alarm 7-3
alarm summary 4-5
auto report control 10-1
closing 4-12, 13-3
current privilege code 6-7
current user 6-6
database change 10-3
deleting 4-12
overview 4-12
printing 4-12, 13-3
PSW 10-4
saving 4-12, 13-3
service selector 10-4
Requirements
system 2-2
Resizing shelf picture 4-6
Response window 4-2
Selecting
Access ID 4-10
multiple units 5-4
parameters in a dialog box 4-10
TL1 commands 13-3
units in a shelf 4-7
Send Cmd button 13-3
Sending
batch files 13-5
TL1 commands 13-3
Serial port connection 3-3
Service affecting 4-13
Service Selector reports 10-4
Sessions, multiple 4-6
Set
alarm delay 7-7
COM alarm attribute 7-9
date and time 11-2
environmental alarm attribute 7-12
Restore button 4-2
Shelf condition 7-4, 8-3
Retrieve button 4-11
Shelf picture
active shelf 4-6
colors 4-4
described 4-3
multiple shelves 4-6
resizing 4-6
Retrieve Version menu command 9-2

Retrieving alarms 5-2
RS-232 connection 3-3, 3-4, 3-5
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selecting units 4-7

unit status 4-4
updating 4-8
Show current privilege code 6-7
Show current user 6-6
Silencing alarms 7-6
Software download 9-2
Software installation 2-1
Sorting connections 12-5
Status
alarm 4-5
unit 4-4
TID
entering 3-15, 13-4
list storage 3-17
opening a file 3-18
saving to a file 3-17
Time
activation 9-2
set time 11-1
validation 9-2
Time out
dialog box 5-4
message 5-4
Time Slot Assignment labeling 5-4
Title bar 4-2
Support, technical 2-7

SV card connection 3-3
System
alarm delay 7-7
date 11-1
record of messages 8-3
time 11-1
System administration
passwords, changing 6-4
privilege, changing 6-4
user names, changing 6-4
users, adding 6-2
users, deleting 6-3
users, showing 6-6
System ID
entering 3-15, 13-4
list storage 3-17
opening a file 3-18
saving to a file 3-17
System requirements 2-2
T
Technical support 2-7
Terminal mode 13-2
Terminal preferences 14-2, 14-3
Text boxes 4-11
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ASCII terminal mode 13-2, 14-2
batch files 13-4
editing 13-3
parameters 13-3
record of 8-3
selecting 13-3
sending 13-2, 13-3
using 13-2
TL1 menu command 13-3
TSA labeling 5-4
Typefaces 12-5
Typographic conventions 1-4
U
Unequipped units 8-2
Unit
colors 4-4
selecting 4-7, 5-4
status 4-4
Unit Selector 4-7
Update
shelf picture 4-8
User name 6-2, 6-4
User security
current user level 6-7
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Users
adding 6-2
deleting 6-3
password, changing 6-5
showing all 6-6
V
Validation time 9-2
W
Windows
dialog boxes 4-10
elements of 4-2
shelf picture 4-3
terminology 4-9
version 2-2
Workspace 4-2
Vendor identification 8-2

Version
DOS 2-2
FLEXR 1-2, 4-14
software download 9-2
Windows 2-2
VT100 ASCII terminal mode 13-2
X
X.25
connection 3-4
Y
Yellow alarm 4-5
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Copyrights, Trademarks, and Disclaimers

FLASHWAVE 4100 is formerly the FLASH150 ADX.

of FLEXR Plus are copyrighted by Illustra Information

Unpublished work and only distributed under restriction.

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Danger: Invisible laser radiation. Avoid

La Danger: Le rayonnement laser Invisible.

Danger: Never handle exposed fiber

La Prudence: L'Usage de contrles ou

Plug-In Unit Cautions

Hold the plug-in unit only by its edges.

Systems shall be installed only in restricted access

Les systmes seront seulement installs dans les secteurs

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FLEXR Release 7.81

Document Change Notice

DOCUMENT CHANGE NOTICE

Added new release information.

Updated NE release information.

Sections 2.4 and 2.5

Updated FLEXR installation procedures.

Revised modem port setting in Table 3-2.

Added Auto Configuration section.

Updated TL1/Menu Commands section.

Updated Menu Descriptions section.

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Whats New in This Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using FLEXR in Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Making a Backup Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing FLEXR for Windows 3.xx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing FLEXR for Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Copying Custom Files from a Previous FLEXR

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Setting Up the Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Saving TIDs in a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Opening a TID File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Understanding the Shelf Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Using On-Line Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accessing On-Line Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FLEXR Version Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting Preference Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Help on Deny Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NE Compatibility Test Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cancel Previous Session When Logging On. . . . . . . . . . .

Dialog Box Time-Out Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Message Time-Out Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Show Current User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Show Current Privilege Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Alarm Summary Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shelf Condition Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Set Alarm Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .