CMA 3000

SPECIFICATIONS

SDH, E3 and E4 test options

Testing SDH networks has never been easier

CMA 3000 is Anritsus next-generation portable and future proof field tester for the installation and maintenance of access and
core networks. The CMA 3000 covers a wide range of applications, from fast first-aid troubleshooting to comprehensive, indepth and all-layer analysis of transmission problems.
When equipped with the SDH test option, the CMA 3000 is a powerful and easy-to-use tool for testing SDH and PDH systems.
E3 testing is supported if the E3 test option is installed while E4 testing is supported with the E4 interface add-on option for the
SDH option. The SDH option has a very flexible configuration, with two electrical receivers and one electrical transmitter in
its basic form. It can also be equipped with one or two optical modules. With two optical modules, the instrument supports
simultaneous bi-directional monitoring of SDH lines. This makes CMA 3000 the ideal instrument for both in- and out-ofservice transmission-quality measurements.
The intuitive user interface, with a large color LCD display and easy-to-understand graphical symbols allows you to easily read
and interpret important information from the SDH signal. For fast troubleshooting, the CMA 3000 displays alarms and
transmission link status on LED indicators.
In addition, the trouble scan feature provides a fast approach to examining the SDH signal for major problems. Furthermore the
user can make the CMA 3000 automatically configure to the received SDH signal, eliminating lengthy instrument setup.
The powerful 2 Mbps analysis capabilities of the basic CMA 3000 enables you to analyze a demultiplexed 2 Mbps signal
embedded in an SDH signal. Additional CMA 3000 options let you carry out signaling analysis of GSM, GPRS/EDGE, SS7
and ISDN protocols and testing of ATM, Ethernet 10/100/1000, VoIP, V-series, E4 and E3 interfaces.

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Key Features

Key Applications

Simultaneous bi-directional monitoring of SDH lines

Comprehensive out-of-service testing for:

Powerful testing of SDH systems and embedded PDH

systems
Mapping and de-mapping
Comprehensive error and alarm statistics
Overhead byte testing and monitoring
Trouble scan

o Installation
o Provisioning

Performance analysis

Multiplex testing

Physical line monitoring

In-service monitoring for:

Pointer event generation and monitoring

o Fast troubleshooting
o Overhead byte analysis
o Traffic monitoring
o In-service error performance
measurement

Fig.1: The intuitive user interface of CMA 3000 facilitates the SDH test setup.

Speeds SDH troubleshooting

The CMA 3000 status monitor allows you to speed troubleshooting, as the status monitor is always active providing essential
information on the monitored transmission system, including:
Line alarms on LED indicators with a trap facility
Display of current input frequency and deviation
Indication of optical input level
Display of overhead bytes
Propagation time monitor
Traffic channel usage in an embedded 2 Mbps signal
Audio level in a traffic channel in an embedded 2 Mbps signal
Listen-in on a traffic channel in an embedded 2 Mbps signal

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SDH

Protected monitoring point

or dedicated monitor access

Fig.2: With the CMA 3000 you're able to perform bi-directional in-

Fig.3: The CMA 3000 gives you a quick overview of errors and alarms

service monitoring of SDH lines.

of both sides of the SDH line.

Further troubleshooting can be done, using the CMA 3000 Trouble Scan feature. It allows you to examine the SDH signal for
major problems and get them highlighted in an easy-to-understand display. In-depth trouble analysis can be done using the
instruments pointer movement graph.

Fig.4: The trouble scan feature gives you a quick overview of the

Fig.5: The pointer graph allows a detailed analysis of pointer

tributaries of the monitored line.

movements in the monitored SDH signal.

For monitoring purposes you may connect the CMA 3000 using optical splitters or special test interfaces. If neither is available,
you can use the CMA 3000 through-mode to access the signal.
Out-of-service or in-service SDH statistics

For installing/commissioning and out-of-service troubleshooting of SDH lines the CMA 3000 provides powerful statistical
measurements for Bit Error Rate (BER) testing. Statistics are also available for in-service analysis of the transmission-error
performance of a line together with information on pointer operations. G.826, G.828, G.829 or M.2100 error-performance
parameters are calculated for the measurement. The result is highlighted with easy-to-understand color indications.

Fig.6: By looping back a test signal from the CMA 3000 at the far end, you can easily test the quality of SDH lines.

Out-of-service SDH tests

During installation/commissioning and stress testing of network elements you can control the signal transmitted by the CMA
3000. When generating an SDH signal the instrument provides you with great flexibility for injecting errors, alarms, pointer

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operations and overhead byte changes into the transmitted signal. In addition, you can deviate the frequency of the transmitted
signal from nominal to test a receivers ability to handle signals that are out of specifications.
A special test feature provides easy testing of APS (Automatic Protective Switching) to allow identification of maximum
switchover time during the test. Should the result be above the user-defined threshold you will receive an indication of the
problem.

Fig.7: The dedicated APS test application makes it easy to find the maximum APS switchover time.

E4 test option
A CMA 3000 equipped with an SDH option can get an E4 option added for testing with E4 lines. The E4 signal can also be
mapped into the SDH signal. Installing/commissioning and out-of-service troubleshooting of E4 lines is supported in the CMA
3000 by statistical measurements for Bit Error Rate (BER) testing. Statistics are also available for in-service analysis of the
transmission-error performance of an E4 line and G.826 or M.2100 error-performance parameters are presented.
E3 test option
The instrument can be equipped with an E3 option for testing with 34 Mbps and unframed 45 Mbps bit streams. The E3 option
can be installed together with the SDH option in which case the 34/45 Mbps signal can be mapped into the SDH signal. If the
SDH option is not installed, installation of the E3 option makes the CMA 3000 a powerful tool for testing at 34 Mbps, 45
Mbps and 2 Mbps rates.
Installing/commissioning and out-of-service troubleshooting of E3 lines is supported in the CMA 3000 by statistical
measurements for Bit Error Rate (BER) testing. Statistics are also available for in-service analysis of the transmission-error
performance of a 34 Mbps line and G.826 or M.2100 error-performance parameters are calculated for the measurement.

Fig.8: By looping back a CMA 3000 test signal at the far end, you can easily test the quality of E3 lines. Two lines can be tested simultaneously.

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Specifications

The specifications below list the functionality for a basic CMA 3000 with SDH, E4 and/or E3 test options installed. For more
information on the functionality of the basic configuration please refer to the CMA 3000 basic instrument specifications sheet.
Specifications (SDH test option)
Electrical

Attenuation and
impedance modes
(electrical receivers)

Optical

Available modules:
o

SDH Test Option Incl. STM-1 Electrical Interface (supports optional optical STM-1 and
STM-4 modules)

Enhanced SDH test option incl STM-1 Electrical Interface (supports optional optical
STM-1, STM-4 and STM-16 modules)

Comply with ITU-T recommendation for electrical 155 Mbps interfaces

Interfaces: STM-1

Line Code: CMI

No. of transmitters (Tx): 1; No. of receivers (Rx): 2

Test configurations: Tx/Rx, Rx/Rx, Tx/Rx/Rx

Connectors: BNC

Impedance: 75 Ohms

The Enhanced SDH test option incl STM-1e provides an electrical level indicator for a
received signal

TERMINATE: Up to 12.7 dB cable attenuation, nominal impedance

MONITOR: Attenuation in accordance with ITU-T recommendations

SDH Test Option Incl. STM-1 Electrical Interface: Both modes automatically supported by
the electrical receivers

Enhanced SDH test option incl STM-1e: The two modes are manually selected by the
user

Up to 2 optical modules can be installed.

Specification of optical modules purchased from Anritsu for the CMA 3000 (each with 1
transmitter and 1 receiver) with LC connectors (specifications may be subject to change
without further noice):

Description
STM-1
short haul, 1310 nm
STM-1/-4
short haul, 1310 nm
5
STM-1/-4/-16
short haul, 1310 nm
STM-1
long haul, 1310 nm
STM-1
long haul, 1550 nm
STM-1/-4
long haul, 1310 nm
STM-1/-4
long haul, 1550 nm
5
STM-1/-4/-16
long haul, 1310 nm
5
STM-1/-4/-16
long haul, 1550 nm

Min. input
sensitivity and wavelength
- 28
Min. 1260 nm
dBm
Max. 1580 nm
- 28
Min. 1260 nm
dBm
Max. 1580 nm
-18
Min. 1270 nm
dBm
Max. 1580 nm
- 34
Min. 1260 nm
dBm
Max. 1580 nm
- 34
Min. 1260 nm
dBm
Max. 1580 nm
- 28
Min. 1260 nm
dBm
Max. 1580 nm
- 28
Min. 1260 nm
dBm
Max. 1580 nm
-27
Min. 1270 nm
dBm
Max. 1580 nm
-28
Min. 1260 nm
dBm
Max. 1580 nm

Output
power and wavelength
Between - 15 dBm
Between 1261 nm
and -8 dBm
and 1360 nm
Between -15 dBm
Between 1274 nm
and -8 dBm
and 1356 nm
Between - 5 dBm
Between 1270 nm
and 0 dBm
and 1360 nm
Between - 5 dBm
Between 1263 nm
and 0 dBm
and 1360 nm
Between - 5 dBm
Between 1480 nm
and 0 dBm
and 1580 nm
Between - 3 dBm
Between 1280 nm
and 2 dBm
and 1335 nm
Between - 3 dBm
Between 1480 nm
and 2 dBm
and 1580 nm
Between - 2 dBm
Between 1280 nm
and 3 dBm
and 1335 nm
Between - 2 dBm
Between 1500 nm
and 3 dBm
and 1580 nm

Test configurations: Tx/Rx, with two optical modules also Rx/Rx, Tx/Rx/Rx

An optical level indicator for a received optical signal is provided

Input offset range

50 ppm

Transmitter clocks

Internal clock accuracy: 4.6 ppm. Clock may be deviated up to 50 ppm.

Recovered from SDH input with same speed

TTL level external 2 MHz clock

Recovered from 2Mbps

Framing

According to ITU-T rec. G.707

Scrambling

According to ITU-T rec. G.707

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SDH mappings

Support of the following mappings in accordance with the ITU-T rec. G.707:
3

VC-12/2 Mbps structure (x=1, 4 or 16 ):

STM-x ->AU-4 ->VC4->TUG-3 ->TUG-2 ->TU-12 ->VC-12 ->C-12->2 Mbps PDH

(async./sync. mapping)
3

VC-3/34/45 Mbps structure (x=1, 4 or 16 ):

STM-x->AU-4->VC4->TUG-3->TU-3->VC-3->C-3->34/45 Mbps PDH

3

VC-4/140 Mbps structure (x=1, 4 or 16 ):

STM-x->AU-4->VC4-> C-4->140 Mbps PDH

3

VC-4/Bulk test (x=1, 4 or 16 ):

STM-x->AU-4->VC-4->Bulk test pattern

3

VC-4-4c/Bulk test (y=4 or 16 ):

STM-y->AU-4-4c-> VC4-4c-> C4-4c->Bulk test pattern

VC-4-16c/Bulk test:

SDH/ATM mappings

STM-16 -> AU-4-16c -> VC4-16c -> C4-16c -> Bulk test pattern
3

VC-4/ATM structure (x=1, 4 or 16 ):

STM-x -> AU-4 -> VC-4 -> ATM

3

VC-4-4c/ATM structure (y=4 or 16 ):

Alarms

STM-y -> AU4-4c -> VC4-4c -> ATM

Alarms can be detected or generated:

LOS, LOF, OOF, MS-AIS, MS-RDI, AU-AIS, AU-LOP, HP-PLM, HP-UNEQ, HP-TIM, HPRDI, TU-LOM, TU-AIS, TU-LOP, LP-PLM, LP-UNEQ, LP-TIM, LP-RDI, LSS

For 2 Mbps alarms supported please refer to the CMA 3000 basic instrument specifications
sheet
Errors

Errors can be detected or generated:

B1, A1/A2, B2, MS-REI, B3, HP-REI, LP-B3, LP-REI, V5

Error insertion:

Manual: 1-8000 consecutive errors

Continuous 10 , 10 , 10 , 10 , 10 , 10

-5

-6

-7

-8

-9

-10

For 2 Mbps errors supported please refer to the CMA 3000 basic instrument specifications
sheet
Error performance

BER test patterns

G.826/G.828/G.829/M.2100 analysis of the received signal based on detected errors and

alarms: ES, SES, BBE (not M.2100), UAT, EFS, AT

Error performance evaluation for the total measurement: HR% allocation

Pattern generation and detection for O.181 bulk test pattern:

Test patterns supported: PRBS 9, PRBS 11, PRBS 15, PRBS 20, PRBS 23, PRBS 29,
PRBS 31. PRBS patterns can be inverted.
All 0s, All 1s, Alternating 1/0, 1000 binary, 1010 binary, 2 in 8, 1 in 8, user-defined 2 bytes

For 2 Mbps test patterns supported please refer to the CMA 3000 basic instrument
specifications sheet
Pointers

Overhead

Round trip delay

(propagation time)
measurement

Tributary signals

Support pointer events monitoring and generation

Pointer operations in accordance with G.783

Events for graphical display of pointer movements

Generation of section and path overhead bytes

Display of current section and path overhead bytes

Resolution: 0.1 sec

Range at STM-1: 0 - 15 sec with PRBS 31 as test pattern

Range at STM-4: 0 - 3.5 sec with PRBS 31 as test pattern

Range at STM-16: 0 - 0.85 sec with PRBS 31 as test pattern

3
6

For E1 signals (one per active receiver) embedded in a selected VC-12, the CMA 3000 basic
instrument E1 functionality is available
For E3/DS-3 signals (one per active receiver) embedded in a selected VC-3, the E3/DS-3
functionality is available if the E3 test option is installed.
For E4 signals (one per active receiver) embedded in a selected VC-4, the E4 functionality is
available if the E4 test option is installed.

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Results (SDH test option)

Status

Statistics

Current information on:

Alarms and errors on the monitored line

Input level indication for optical signals

Input level indication for electrical signals

Actual bit rate

Frequency deviation

Difference between RxA and RxB bit rate (current and accumulated)

Round trip delay

User-defined resolution:

1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 30s, 1, 5, 10, 15, 30 min, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 hours

Information logged:

APS

Alarms

Errors

Pointer operations

APS (Automatic Protection Switching) test and analysis:

APS switching time is measured. Switching time above a user defined threshold is
highlighted
o

Trigger events (user selectable): SDH alarms and errors; APS switchover

Number of switchovers indicated by APS protocol

K1/K2 bytes can be set and displayed

Related options
ATM-over-SDH test
option4

Please refer to the spec. sheet on CMA 3000 ATM test options for further information

Tandem connection
monitoring1

Please refer to the spec. sheet on Tandem Connection Monitoring for further information

Notes
1

Requires installation of a CMA 3000 SDH test option module

Requires installation of the E3 test module

Requires installation of an STM1/-4 optical module

Requires installation of the ATM-over-SDH option

Requires installation of the Enhanced SDH test option incl STM-1e

Requires installation of an STM-1/-4/-16 optical module and the Enhanced SDH test option incl STM-1e

Requires installation of the E4 test option

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Specifications (E4 test option requires installation of an SDH option and the E4 test option)
Electrical

Attenuation and
impedance modes

Transmitter clocks

Comply with ITU-T rec. G.703 for139264 kbps kbps interfaces

Interfaces: E4

Line Code: CMI

No. of Transmitters (Tx): 1; No. of Receivers (Rx): 2

Test configurations: Tx/Rx, Tx/Rx/Rx, Rx/Rx

Connectors: BNC through the connectors also used for electrical STM-1 signals

Impedance: 75 ohms

TERMINATE: Up to 12.7 dB cable attenuation, nominal impedance

MONITOR: Attenuation in accordance with ITU-T recommendations

SDH Test Option Incl. STM-1 Electrical Interface: Both modes automatically supported by
the electrical receivers

Enhanced SDH test option incl STM-1e: The two modes are manually selected by the
user

Internal. Accuracy: 4.6 ppm. Clock may be deviated up to 50 ppm from nominal.

Recovered from an E4 receiver

TTL level external 2 MHz clock

Framing

According to ITU-T rec. G.751 for E4 signals

Alarms

Alarms can be detected or generated:

Errors

No Signal, AIS, No Frame, Distant, No Sync

Errors can be detected or generated:

FAS, Pattern, Pattern slip

Error insertion:

Manual: 1-255 consecutive errors

Continuous 10 , 10 , 10 , 10 , 10 , 10 , ES and SES

Error performance

G.826/M.2100 analysis of the received signal, or based on detected errors ES, SES,
ALS, UAT, AVT, EFS

BER test patterns

Pattern generation and detection. Test patterns supported:

Round trip delay

(propagation time)
measurement

-2

-3

-4

-5

-6

-7

PRBS 9, PRBS 11, PRBS 15, PRBS 20, PRBS 23, PRBS 29, PRBS 31, QRSS

All 0's, All 1's, Alternating 1:1, Alternating 1:3, Alternating 1:7, User 16bits

All patterns except All 0 and All 1 can be inverted

Resolution: 0.1 sec

Range: 0 - 15 sec with PRBS 31 as test pattern

Results (E4 test option requires installation of an SDH option and the E4 test option)
Status

Statistics

Current information on:

Alarms and errors on the monitored line

Input level indication (requires installation of the Enhanced SDH test option incl STM-1e)

Actual bit rate

Frequency deviation

Difference between RxA and RxB bit rate (current and accumulated)

Round trip delay

User-defined resolution: 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 30s, 1, 5, 10, 15, 30 min, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 hours

Information logged:

Alarms

Errors

Frequency deviation

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Specifications (E3 test option)

Electrical

Comply with ITU-T recommendation for 34 368 kbps and 44 736 kbps interfaces (ITU-T
rec. G.703).

Interfaces: E3 / DS-3

Line Code: HDB3 (E3), B3ZS (DS-3)

No. of Transmitters (Tx): 2; No. of Receivers (Rx): 2

Test configurations: Tx/Rx, dual Tx/Rx, Rx/Rx

Connectors: BNC through the connectors also used for 2 Mbps signals

Impedance: 75 ohms

Attenuation and
impedance modes

TERMINATE: Up to 12 dB cable attenuation, nominal impedance

Transmitter clocks

Internal. Accuracy: 2.5 ppm. Clock may be deviated up to 40 ppm from nominal.

Recovered from an E3/DS3 receiver

MONITOR: Attenuation in accordance with ITU-T recommendations

Framing

According to ITU-T rec. G.751 for E3 signals (DS-3 signals are unframed)

Alarms

Alarms can be detected or generated:

Errors

No Signal, AIS, No Frame (E3 only), Distant (E3 only), No Sync

Errors can be detected or generated:

FAS (E3 only), Code, Pattern, Pattern slip

Error insertion:

Manual: 1-255 consecutive errors

Continuous 10 , 10 , 10 , 10 , 10 , 10 , ES and SES

Error performance

G.826/M.2100 analysis of the received signal, or based on detected errors ES, SES,
ALS, UAT, AVT, EFS

BER test patterns

Pattern generation and detection. Test patterns supported:

Round trip delay

(propagation time)
measurement

-2

-3

-4

-5

-6

-7

PRBS 7, PRBS 9, PRBS 11, PRBS 15, PRBS 20, PRBS 23, PRBS 29, PRBS 31

Fox Pattern, All 0's, All 1's, Alternating 1:1, Alternating 1:3, Alternating 1:7, Alternating
3:24, User 16bits, User 2048bits

All patterns except All 0, All 1 and Fox can be inverted

Resolution: 0.1 msec

Range: 0 - 15 sec with PRBS 29 as test pattern

Results (E3 test option)

Status

Statistics

Current information on:

Alarms and errors on the monitored line

Input level indication

Actual bit rate

Frequency deviation

Difference between RxA and RxB bit rate (current and accumulated)

Round trip delay

User-defined resolution: 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 30s, 1, 5, 10, 15, 30 min, 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 hours

Information logged:

Alarms

Errors

Frequency deviation

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