Product

Product Training

Chronos deliver hands-on training on our entire portfolio of products both hardware and software.

The format for a single hardware product training course is to begin with a basic introduction to synchronisation followed by a detailed presentation on the product.  The delegates are then given a practical demonstration of how to use and troubleshoot the product finished by hands-on exercises.

Training courses for management software traditionally start with an overview of the network elements a customer is managing followed by instruction on how the management software is used to interrogate and configure that specific product as well as the common management tasks such as network element and user administration and alarm management.

All the hardware product training courses are nominally 1 day courses, however more then one product can be combined and some sections can be dropped to tailor a course to cover all the types of equipment and software a particular customer has.  In this case a course may be up to 2 days or longer depending on the scope and customer requirements for depth of knowledge.

The courses detailed below have been produced and delivered in part or in full to customers or have been combined into bespoke courses at customer request.  Not all the current Chronos products are detailed below however as new products are added to the portfolio training courses are produced upon customer request so if a particular product is not listed below, please contact Chronos for a proposed course agenda.

Hardware

For each of the products, the following aspects are covered:

• Basic Introduction to Synchronisation
• Product Overview
• Applications & Key Features
• Product Architecture & Theory of Operation
• Methods of Communication
• Installation
• Basic and Expert Configuration of All Functions
• Troubleshooting
• Hardware and Software Maintenance
• Management using Local or Remote Management Software (If appropriate to the customer)
• Hands-on Exercises & Quiz

The products we currently have course material for:

GPS Primary Reference Clocks

GPS LC + TimeGPS Terminal Software
55300A + SatStat Software
TS3100 + TimeScan Craft
TS3600 + TimeScan Craft
DCD LPR

Synchronisation Supply Units

55400A Sync Supply Unit + Local Craft Terminal

DCD521 + TimeScan Craft
SSU2000 + SynCraft
SSU2000e + SynCraft
TimeProvider + SynCraft

Network Time Servers

S250 & S250 & S250i Network Time Server (Encompassed in 1 course)

Management Software Courses

TimePictra User Course (2 Day)

• Hardware Technology Recap (to be specified with customer)
• Equipment Set-Up Walk-Though
• Overview of TimePictra
• User Classes
• Launch Pad
• Commissioning NE
• Managing Users
• Security Management
• Fault Management
• Configuration Management
• Performance Management
• Inventory Management
• Defaults Management
• Pass Thru
• Overview of Administrator Capabilities

TimePictra Administrator Course (1 Day)

• TimePictra Hardware and Software Requirements
• Responsibilities of the System Administrator
• System Administration Utilities
• System Administration Tasks
• Starting and Stopping the  software
• User Administration
• System Maintenance
• System Backup and Recovery
• Software and patch Installation

TimeScan NMS User Course (2 Day)

• Hardware Technology Recap (to be specified with customer)
• NMS Overview
• Network Browser
• Alarm List
• Configuration Manager
• Performance Manager
• Average Phase Viewer
• MTIE/TDEV Viewer
• TL1 Terminal
• Managed Object Configuration
• Fault Management Configuration
• Alarm Forwarder
• Database Administration
• Terminal
• Troubleshooting
  • Console
  • Free Text Console

Sync Testing

Sync Testing

Why is Sync Testing needed?

• It is fundamental to ensure that vendors' equipment is fit for purpose
• Testing new NGN equipment - especially TDMoIP and CESoIP
• Tracking of synchronisation faults
• Determination of networkwide synchronisation performance

Traditional Test Equipment

Whether you are looking for portable sync sources or portable sync testers, we can help. We recommend Symmetricom's RubiSource and Pendulum's WM-10/11 range of testers. We use this equipment ourselves when we carry out a Sync Audit™ for a client. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Probe Based Testing Approach

SyncWatch is the probe based sync. testing solution developed by us after listening to the needs of network operators. Systems are now being used by a growing number of network operators and equipment manufacturers alike. SyncWatch compliments traditional test equipment. Visit www.syncwatch.com for more details.

Test Software

TimeMonitor from Symmetricom is a synchronization and timing analysis and measurement system. It enables import and analysis of data from a number of sources. Dedicated jitter / wander test-sets used in networks and labs throughout the world, GPS / SSU / BITS equipment in telecom infrastructure, and counters may be used for collecting such measurements. more»

Technology Update

Sync Technology Update

This one day course looks at recent developments in Synchronisation. This event is suitable for those who have previously attended a Synchronisation course (Synchronisation MasterClass or similar) but now need to update their knowledge. The delivery of synchronisation across networks and to end customers is impacted by the introduction of each new networking technology. This event explores these areas.

Syllabus

Introduction to Telecom Synchronisation Update

• Current Status
• Areas of Change

Sync Metrics & Sync Sources

• Latest changes in Standards
• Wander Tolerance Testing
• Latest developments in “off air” Synchronisation sources
• Developments in Network Performance Monitoring

Synchronisation Quality Metrics

• Definitions
• Derivation of TIE and sample data
• Derivation of MTIE and sample data
• Derivation of TDEV and sample data
• Real application examples

Time of Day

• History of Computer Time
• NTP Applications
• Design & Operation
• Security
• Developments

Mobile Networks

• Definitions of GSM & 3G
• Relevant Standards
• UTRAN Sync Architecture
• RNC &  NodeB Synchronisation
• Mode of Operation – FDD and TDD
• Architecture and Connectivity

Optical Transport Networks

• Review of Optical Technology
• Optical Network Signal Structure
• Sync Transport Mechanisms
• ODC Clock Types
• Examination of the transport of SDH clients over the OTN
• OTN Multiplexing

Access Networks

• Sync Distribution in the Access Network
• PDH Technology
• Access SDH Technology
• DSL Technology
• Examples of network MTIE “signatures”

Sync Tutorial

Symmetricom Sync Tutorial

Sync Course

One Day Sync Course

This course is a tailored version of the Synchronisation MasterClass, intended for people who want a detailed understanding of synchronisation principles but do not need a broad view of network synchronisation. Events are designed to meet the needs of each client, by concentrating on agreed specific areas of interest.

Syllabus:

Part 1 – All modules

Introduction to Telecom Network Synchronisation

• Basic misconceptions about sync
• Typical sync routes through a network
• Impact of poor sync on carrier’s services

Fundamental Principles of Synchronisation

• Acronyms and Definitions
• Jitter and Wander
• Slips and Pointer Adjustments
• Introduction to mixed technology problems

Standards & Clock Sources

• ITU-T, ETSI, ANSI and Telcordia Standards
• PRC Standards
• Slave clock standards
• Electrical interface standards
• Jitter and Wander standards
• PRS types; Caesium, GPS and Interconnect Partner
• Slave clocks – SSU and SEC
• VCO and PLL principles
• Standards Review

Synchronisation Quality Metrics

• Definitions
• Derivation of TIE and sample data
• Derivation of MTIE and sample data
• Derivation of TDEV and sample data
• Real application examples

Part 2 – Any two of these optional modules for one day course