Introduction to Synchronisation

Overview A comprehensive introduction to Synchronisation and it’s supporting protocols, covering the terminology and technology of Network Synchronisation. Duration - 2 Days.

Who will benefit

Network/Systems Engineers/Operators/Planners.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Telecommunications with experience of Telecommunications technology.

By the end of the course delegates will be able to describe:

By the end of the course delegates will be able to describe: • Standard sychronisation terms • Configure synchronisation for elements within an SDH network • Methods and rules that apply to network synchronisation • Causes and effects of synchronisation degradation • Prove synchronisation quality and use all aforementioned skills to effectively plan synchronisation for a network

Course Content

Background to synchronisation Telecoms and sync Why do we need sync? Sync terminology (jitter, wander, locked, holdover, free-run, etc.) Sync quality levels( MTIE, TDEV, etc.) Calculation of slip events Phase and frequency Sync and technologies (ATM, PDH, SDH) Sync measurement Sync planning Priority tables and SSM(B) Primary reference clocks Degradation and rules Standards and recommendation SDH timing candidates Configuration of SDH network Element, comparing standards with SMA Products Use of EMOS for configuration of single SETG and multiple SETG Pointer justification impact on traffic 2M de-sync bandwidth with respect to PLL operation Sync protection Analysis of customers sync plan Resychronisation and synchronisation modes Practical management and sync Configuration Proof of sync configuration Practical prioritisation Sync menus Sync input and output settings Test and measurement techniques