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Anomaly List for ETL600 - S 2013-06-18
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- 1KHL016399-EN - - 1KHW001497SE Anomaly List for ETL600

Power Line Carrier Equipment: Series ETL600

Anomaly List for ETL600

Contents

1 Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 1
2 Anomalies ....................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Deviation of level measured at the socket “RF LINE MONITOR” on P3LE ......... 2
2.2 Incorrect SNR evaluation for high weights of NSD600 guard signal.................... 4
2.3 Time-limited “persistent” commands of NSD600 in 2 kHz APLC channel ........... 5
2.4 Configuration file incompatibility ........................................................................... 6
2.5 Limited fax transmission in photo mode with O4CV............................................. 6
2.6 Unreliable fax transmission in transit operation with O4CV ................................. 7
2.7 HMI600 displays incorrect permissible RF line monitor levels ............................. 7
2.8 LAN600 router mode maloperation ...................................................................... 8
2.9 HMI600 displays corrupt slot numbers for ETL600-050-2 and ETL600-100-2 .... 8

1 Purpose
This document describes the currently known anomalies in the behavior of the ETL600 system.
Such anomalies express themselves in unexpected system behavior not described in the instruction
manual ETL600 Rel.3 (1KHW001489-EN) or ETL600 Rel.4 (1KHW002582-EN).
This document is updated immediately after a new anomaly has been discovered and verified.

We reserve all rights in this document and in the information contained therein. Reproduction, use or disclosure to
third parties without express authority is strictly forbidden. © 2013 ABB
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2 Anomalies
For each anomaly, the following information is given:
- the types of the hardware modules and/or the versions of firmware or software taken to be
responsible for the observed anomaly,
- a description of the anomaly,
- a workaround (if any).

2.1 Deviation of level measured at the socket “RF LINE MONITOR” on P3LE

2.1.1 Hardware types, software and/or firmware versions

RF hybrid P3LE.

 Note: This anomaly only applies to the initial version of the RF hybrid,
designated “P3LE”, not “P3LEa” or later.

To find out the version, remove the RF hybrid and check the sticker on its backplane connector:

Sticker
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2.1.2 Description
The level measured at the socket "RF line monitor" deviates from its rated level (50 dB below the
power at the RF output) as follows:
Impedance Deviation Measured level at “RF line monitor” socket [dBm @ 50 Ohm]
45 Ohm -1.1 dB RF output power [dBm] – 51.1 dB
75 Ohm +1.2 dB RF output power [dBm] – 48.8 dB
125 Ohm +3.5 dB RF output power [dBm] – 46.5 dB

2.1.3 Work around

Apply the corrections given in the table above when performing measurements at the "RF line monitor"
socket.
Examples:
1) At the socket "RF line monitor", a level of -12.8 dBm @ 50 Ohm is measured. The line impedance
is 75 Ohm. What is the power at the RF output?
Answer: The power at the RF output is (-12.8 + 48.8) dBm = +36dBm.
2) When adjusting the Tx RF level for +46 dBm PEP (dialog box Configuration / System / Channel
settings / Max. power (PEP) [dBm]: = 46), a rated level of -14.1 ... -13.9 dBm @ 50 Ohm is
specified in the dialog box Adjust Tx RF level for the "RF line monitor" socket. Which is the
permissible range for the level to be measured at the "RF line monitor" socket?
Answer: The tuning tone level must be adjusted until the measured level at the socket "RF line
monitor" is in the range (-14.1 ... -13.9 dBm @ 50 Ohm)+1.2 dB = -12.9 ... -12.7 dBm @ 50 Ohm or
-13.1 … -12.9 dBm @ 75 Ohm.

 Note: As indicated in the documents 1KHW001493 and 1KHW001495, where the Tx level
adjustment procedure is described, the adjustment precision for the Tx level is
limited by the tolerance for levels measured at the coax socket “RF line monitor”.
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2.2 Incorrect SNR evaluation for high weights of NSD600 guard signal

2.2.1 Hardware types, software and/or firmware versions

Software HMI600 Version 1.22 and higher,
Firmware ETL600 Version 1.28 and higher.

2.2.2 Description
The weight of the NSD600 guard signal can be much higher than the weight of the ETL600 pilot not
used as NSD600 guard signal. The SNR evaluation is not correct for SNR above a limit that depends
on the weight of the guard signal. This limit is shown in Fig. 2-1. When the SNR level alarm threshold
is set above the limit, an SNR alarm will be generated although the actual SNR in the channel might
be below the alarm threshold.
Note that in APLC channels where no NSD600 is configured, the SNR evaluation is correct.
25
for correct SNR detection [dB]

20
Upper SNR limit

15

10

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Weight of TPE1, Weight of TPE2

Fig. 2-1

2.2.3 Work around

For channels where NSD600 is configured:
- Ignore the SNR indication in the ETL600 status if it is above the limit shown in Fig. 2-1.
- Set the SNR alarm threshold below the limit shown in Fig. 2-1.
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2.3 Time-limited “persistent” commands of NSD600 in 2 kHz APLC channel

2.3.1 Hardware types, software and/or firmware versions

Software HMI600 Version 1.41,
Firmware ETL600 Version 1.47.

2.3.2 Description
The single purpose teleprotection NSD600 in 2 kHz APLC allows transmitting of persistent commands
without alarm if the “Max Tx Trip Duration” monitoring checkbox is not marked (as shown in Fig. 2-2).
In release 2.0 the maximum Tx trip duration of the correspondingly configured command is time-
limited to 55 hours and 55 minutes instead of infinite. After this time, alarm is raised and the guard
signal is sent instead of the trip signal.

Fig. 2-2

2.3.3 Work around

None.
The anomaly is eliminated in release 2.1.0 which uses the following software/firmware versions:
- Software HMI600 version 2.08
- Firmware ETL600 version 2.06 on module P4LT/P4LTa or P4LU/P4LUa
- Firmware G4AI version 3.12 on module G4AI/G4AIa
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2.4 Configuration file incompatibility

2.4.1 Hardware types, software and/or firmware versions

Software HMI600 Version 2.08 (release 2.1.0).

2.4.2 Description
The HMI600 version 2.08 (release 2.1.0) cannot open configuration files generated with HMI600 1.41
(release 2.0.0). Instead, a message box appears:

2.4.3 Work around

None.
The anomaly is eliminated in release 2.1.1, which uses the following software/firmware versions:
- Software HMI600 version 2.10
- Firmware ETL600 version 2.07 on module P4LT/P4LTa or P4LU/P4LUa

2.5 Limited fax transmission in photo mode with O4CV

2.5.1 Hardware types, software and/or firmware versions

Compressed Telephony Interface O4CV,
Software HMI600 Version 3.07,
Firmware O4CV Version 1.20.

2.5.2 Description
When transmitting a fax document in continuous tone grey-scale or color mode (according to ITU-T
Recommendation T.30, Annex E) via a compressed telephony channel of interface O4CV, the
transmission is stopped after the first page of the document or after 30 minutes when the first page
has not been transmitted within this time.

2.5.3 Work around

- If possible, avoid fax transmission in continuous tone grey-scale or color mode.
- If for any reason continuous tone grey-scale or color mode is required, reduce resolution and color
depth such that the transmission of one page does not take longer than 30 minutes and send the
document page by page.
The anomaly is eliminated in release 3.1.0 which uses the following software/firmware versions:
- Software HMI600 version 3.20
- Firmware O4CV version 1.21 on module O4CV
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2.6 Unreliable fax transmission in transit operation with O4CV

2.6.1 Hardware types, software and/or firmware versions

Compressed Telephony Interface O4CV,
Software HMI600 Version 3.07 and higher,
Firmware O4CV Version 1.20 and higher.

2.6.2 Description
In transit operation, i.e. when telephony channels of an ETL600 link are relayed to a second link by
interconnecting the outputs and inputs of the corresponding O4CV modules, fax transmission does not
work reliably.

2.6.3 Work around

Use digital transit for compressed voice channels. This feature is available in ETL600 Release 3.5.0
and higher.

2.7 HMI600 displays incorrect permissible RF line monitor levels

2.7.1 Hardware types, software and/or firmware versions

Software HMI600 Version 4.00.

2.7.2 Description
For ETL600 Rel.4, i.e. for equipment types ETL600-050-1, ETL600-050-2 or ETL600-100-2, unless
PEP is set to 50 W corresponding to 47 dBm, HMI600 displays incorrect permissible levels for
RF line monitor (on E5TH) in the frame Test point and permissible values of the Dialog
Equipment / Tuning and testing / Adjust Tx RF level:

Only correct for

PEP = 50 W
corresponding
to 47 dBm

However, the displayed permissible level for the socket RF line (on E5TH) is correct.

2.7.3 Work around

Calculate the correct permissible RF line monitor levels from the displayed permissible RF line level
- by subtracting 50 dB in case a level meter with 75 Ohm impedance
- by subtracting 51.2 dB in case a level meter with 50 Ohm impedance
is used for the level measurement at the RF line monitor test socket on E5TH.
Example:
For PEP = 100 W, the displayed permissible RF line level is [39.9 … 40.1 dBm] / 75 Ohm.
The correct permissible levels for the test socket RF line monitor are then:
[-10.1 … -9.9 dBm] / 75 Ohm and [-11.3 … -11.1 dBm] / 50 Ohm respectively.
The anomaly is eliminated in release 4.0.1 which uses the following software/firmware versions:
- Software HMI600 version 4.01
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2.8 LAN600 router mode maloperation

2.8.1 Hardware types, software and/or firmware versions

LAN module R1LB,
Firmware R1LB Version 1.02.

2.8.2 Description
The LAN600 router mode does not work correctly if the LAN1 port is disabled.

2.8.3 Work around

In router mode the LAN1 port has to be enabled to allow correct operation.
The anomaly is eliminated in release 4.0.1 which uses the following software/firmware versions:
- Firmware R1LB version 1.03

2.9 HMI600 displays corrupt slot numbers for ETL600-050-2 and ETL600-100-2

2.9.1 Hardware types, software and/or firmware versions

Software HMI600 Version 4.11.

2.9.2 Description
For ETL600 Rel.4 double rack equipment, i.e. equipment types ETL600-050-2 and ETL600-100-2, the
configuration view of HMI600 displays corrupt slot numbers for the optional modules O4LE, O4CV and
G4AI in the rack P7LF.

2.9.3 Work around

The correct slot numbers can be found in the tab names of the modules under
- Configuration / Telephony or Configuration / Teleoperation, ext. teleprotection … for O4LE
- Configuration / Compressed telephony for O4CV
- Configuration / NSD600 for G4AI