Dual Universal Telephony Adapter (UTA)
Overview |
Hardware Interfaces |
Applications |
Application Diagrams
UTA Connections |
Specifications |
Buyer's Guide
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Overview
The Dual Universal Telephony Adapter (Dual UTA) is a comprehensive hardware device designed to interface and test the voice and data quality
of telecommunication networks. The Dual UTA features all the circuitry necessary to universally adapt to any telephony instrumentation,
such as standard Plain Old Telephone Systems (POTS), digital hybrid interfaces, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) networks, wireless
cellular phones and mobile radios including devices that utilize Bluetooth®, Broadband 3G/4G, LTE technologies.
As the name implies the Dual UTA contains a Side 1 and a Side 2. These sides are completely independent of each other so interfacing
with endpoints of a single network or interfacing with two completely separate networks are plausible scenarios.
Used in conjunction with GL's VQuad™ software application, the Dual UTA simplifies end-to-end testing of voice quality, echo, noise, and
other impairments of TDM, VoIP, and Wireless networks. A GPS sync port permits precise synchronization of sending and receiving audio functions,
one-way delay (OWD), and round trip delay (RTD). The Dual UTA can be directed to automatically send and record sample voice files between nodes of a
telephony network. These files can then be submitted to GL's Voice Quality Testing (VQT) software application for analysis according to widely
accepted International Telecommunications Union (ITU) voice comparison algorithms. These algorithms include PESQ, PAMS and PSQM.
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VQuad™ with Dual UTA supports mobile audio interface for Smartphones (iPhone, Android, Blackberry) where the Dual UTA
acts as a headset connection to the Smartphone. Using Bluetooth® the VQuad™ can send a variety of commands to the Smartphone to
retrieve RSSI, Battery Level, and Network to name a few. VQuad™ can send commands to the Mobile Device Controller application residing on the
smart phones to remotely perform Automated Data Testing (NetTest) including TCP, UDP capacity, VoIP,
Route, HTTP, FTP, DNS and SMS irrespective of whether the phone is on a voice call or not.All results are retrieved by the Mobile Device Controller (MDC) and
sent to the WebViewer™ Central Database via DataImport.
VQuad™ with Dual UTA supports Fax Testing (sending and receiving) up to 4 independent and
simultaneous T.30 faxes. The user can configure the Tx and Rx fax rate from 2400 baud to 33600 baud with V.34 fully supported. Interfaces supported for
fax generation include 2-wire FXO and 4-wire analog. Support for additional interfaces such as T1/E1 and VoIP (T.38) are coming soon. Fax test results such
as messages, summary, errors are logged in VQuad™, which can be accessed via a simple WEB Browser/Viewer.
Hardware Interfaces
- Mobile Phones:
- Bluetooth™® Works with all Bluetooth™® phones for both call control and send/record audio
functions. Bluetooth™® also performs RSSI, Battery level functions, Network verification.
- Mobile audio interface for Smartphones (iPhone, Android, Blackberry) includes Audio Headset Jack - 2.5mm (typical) for mobile phones, 3.5mm terminations
for Smartphones (iPhone, Android, Blackberry)
- Mobile Radios with Push-to-Talk functionality: Provides radio keying and sends/records audio.
- RJ-11 POTS lines: Detect dial tone, go off hook, CallerID detection, send digits (two stage dialing), answer calls,
detect a variety of Special Information Tones (SIT), and much more as well as send/record audio for Voice Quality
measurement.
- Handset Phones (POTS, Digital, VoIP): Replaces handset of any telephone (POTS, Digital, VoIP) that contains a coiled
cord and handset
- Balanced I/O for connecting to a VoIP Softphone, Head and Torso Simulator (HATS), or any device supporting audio.
- Dual UTA 2-wire FXO or 4-wire analog interfaces supporting Fax testing
Applications
- Send/Record audio for Voice and Data Testing, Echo Measurements over TDM, VoIP, and Wireless networks
- Network One-way delay measurements. (collocated or geographically separated)
- Network Round Trip Delay (RTD) measurements. (collocated or geographically separated)
- Echo measurement and analysis using Echo Measurement Utility (EMU)
- Automated Data Testing (NetTest) including TCP, UDP capacity, VoIP, Route, HTTP, FTP, DNS and SMS
- Acoustic echo canceller testing
- Automatic control of Push-to-talk phones/radios (key/unkey radio)
- Ability to generate and receive T.30 faxes using the Dual UTA 2-wire FXO or 4-wire analog interfaces. Fax testing for additional interfaces such as T1/E1 and
VoIP (T.38) are coming soon.
Application Diagrams
- Voice Quality Testing
Voice Quality Testing - End points at same location
Voice Quality Testing - End points at different location
- Network Delay Measurement One Way Delay (OWD)
One Way Delay (OWD) - End points at same location
One Way Delay (OWD) - End points at separate location
- Echo Identification
Echo Identification
- Acoustic Echo Canceller Testing
Acoustic Echo Canceller Testing
- Automated Data Testing
VQuad™ with Dual UTA (VQT270) supports Voice, Data, and Video Analysis Testing over Wired & Wireless Networks. Supported Data Test types
include TCP, UDP, VoIP, HTTP, FTP, DNS and SMS. The Data Tests are configured via the VQuad™ scripting and support the PC Ethernet connection
(wired, WiFi, Broadband 3G/4G) or mobile device. Using the optional GLs Mobile Device Controller application and the supporting downloadable apps on the
Smartphones (iPhone, Android), the VQuad™ can remotely perform the data tests when the phone is within a voice call or outside a voice call.
Screen Shot of Mobile Device Controller Software
- Fax Emulation using VQuad™
VQuad™ using the Dual UTA 2-wire FXO or 4-wire analog interfaces can perform Fax testing (sending and receiving) up to 4 independent and
simultaneous T.30 faxes. The user can configure the Tx and Rx fax rate from 2400 baud to 33600 baud with V.34 fully supported. During testing fax (both
east and west) can be auto saved to PCM file for enhanced analysis using GL Insight and GL Fax Extractor. Support for additional interfaces such as T1/E1
and VoIP (T.38) are coming soon.
Screen Shot of Fax Messages, Summary, and Error Log
- Post Dial Delay (PDD) & Post Ringback Delay (PRD) measurements using GL's VQuad™ software
The analysis associated with the PDD detects the trailing edge of the last DTMF digit sent as part of the placed call.
It then detects the leading edge of the Ringback tone coming from the far end switch. The PDD is the measurement
between these two events.
The PRD measurement (coming soon) would be similar, however, it would detect from the end of the Ringback to
the beginning of the voice or end of the Ringback (beginning of the call). In other words, it would detect from the
end of the Ringback to the beginning of the call.
Both the analysis functions require the use of GL's 2-wire phone tap along with GL's VQuad™ software.
The VQuad™ scripts provide a mechanism to automate the required tone recording and analysis.
Screenshot- PDD Script in VQuad™
Screenshot- File Scan Setup in VQuad™
UTA Connections
Dual UTA Front Panel
1 - FXO Jack: This RJ-11 jack gives the Dual UTA the
ability to act as a telephone. This is a 2-Wire POTS interface that allows users to place calls, answer calls and utilize all
of the Dual UTAs voice quality and delay features.
2 - Push-to-Talk (PTT) LED: When illuminated indicates
that the PTT function is active. The active state indicates that the radio has been placed in transmit mode. Conversely,
the inactive state (LED off) indicates the radio is in receive mode.
3 - Trigger (TRG) LED: When illuminated indicates that
a Round-Trip Delay (RTD) or One-Way Delay (OWD) pulse has been detected. This LED may also illuminate momentarily
when connecting or disconnecting audio lines.
4 - In Jack: This 3.5 mm jack provides a balanced Audio
In port. This jack can connect to a wide variety of the network interfacing equipment. Multiple impedance options are
also available with this input.
5 - Out Jack: This 3.5 mm jack provides a balanced
Audio Out port. This jack can connect to a wide variety of the network interfacing equipment. Multiple impedance options
are also available with this output.
6 - Handset (HSET) Jack: For use with handset-type
phones. Connect the curly cord of the handset to this jack. This jack works in conjunction with the Handset (HSET) Base
jack on the back of the Dual UTA.
7 - Monitor Jack: This 3.5 mm jack (stereo miniature
phone type) provides for connection of a headset or amplified speakers to monitor the Audio In/Out signals on all
interfaces.
8 - Power LED: When illuminated indicates the Dual
UTA is receiving power and is ready to operate. The Dual UTA is powered from the USB bus.
9 - Side: The Dual UTA contains a Side 1 and Side 2.
These sides are completely independent of each other, so Mobile Phone Network Testing could be setup on Side 1
while FXO Network Testing could be happening on Side 2.
Dual UTA Back Panel
10 - GPS (In): Input from external GPS receiver. The
Dual UTA uses location and time to provide additional information to the user. The one pulse-per-second GPS input will
allow 1 ms accurate one-way and round-trip-delay measurements. Jack = RJ-45
11 - GPS (Out): The Dual UTA allows the GPS received
data on the GPS (In) port to be transmitted out the GPS (Out) port. This enables a single GPS receiver to provide data
to multiple Dual UTAs. Jack = RJ-45
12 - Handset (HSET) Base: RJ-22 port that connects
to a phone base on any telephone (POTS, VoIP, Digital) that contains a handset.
13 - Bluetooth (BT): The Dual UTA has Bluetooth
built in, which allows users to connect to Bluetooth enabled devices. This provides call control (control of phones
calling/answering functions) as well as the ability to send/record audio in/out of these devices.
14 - USB Jack: Communications and power interface
connection. Connect to the computer USB port directly or through a USB hub.
15 - Push-to-Talk (PTT): For use with radios that require
activation of a push-to-talk function to transmit or receive audio signals. This RJ-45 jack is connected to the
software-controlled relay internal to the Dual UTA. When PTT is active (PTT LED on), pins 4 & 7 are shorted.
Specifications
Physical Dimensions:
Height: 1.60 in. (40.64 mm)
Width: 5.55 in. (140.97 mm)
Depth: 7.45 in. (189.23 mm)
Weight: 1.72 lb. (.778 kg) |
Power requirements:
Input Voltage: +5VDC (derived from USB bus)
Current load: 200mA |
External Connections:
USB 2.0: Type B USB Jack (Communication with PC and Power)
3.5mm In/Out Jacks (Balanced Audio - Side 1&2 )
- Input Impedance 600ohms, 1000 ohms and User-Definable
- Output Impedance - 600ohms, 1000 ohms and User-Definable
RJ-11 Jacks (FXO - Side 1&2 )
RJ-22 Jacks (Handset/Handset Base - Side 1&2 )
3.5mm (Monitor)
Dual RJ-45 Stacked Jacks (GPS In/Out and PTT - Side 1&2 )
- PTT - Side 1&2 Input Impedance - 600ohms, 1000 ohms and User-Definable
- PTT - Side 1&2 Output Impedance - 600ohms, 1000 ohms and User-Definable
Bluetooth Antennas - Side 1&2 |
Compliance
| CE, FCC, TBR21 compliant |
Frequency Range Compliance:
FXO PCI card (VQT012)
Dual UTA FXO 2-wire interface (8K samples/sec)
Dual UTA FXO 2-wire WB interface (16K samples/sec)
Dual UTA Balanced, Mobile, PTT, Handset interfaces (8K samples/sec)
Dual UTA Balanced, Mobile, PTT, Handset WB interfaces (16K samples/sec)
Dual UTA Bluetooth interface (8K samples/sec)
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300-3400Hz
100-3500Hz
100-4000Hz
100-3500Hz
100-7000Hz
200-4000Hz
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Portable platforms for VQuad™
VQuad™ Probe A Self-Contained Unit with VQuad™, Dual UTA, and PC
VQuad™ with Dual UTA (VQuad™, Dual UTA, and PC)
GL's new VQuad™ Probe is an all-in-one self-contained VQuad™ with Dual UTA test instrument. This comprehensive hardware device incorporates
all the features of the current VQuad™ with Dual UTA unit such as portability and remote accessibility along with the necessary PC hardware with Win7 OS.
The VQuad™ probe can be controlled via Ethernet Remote Desktop (with support for mouse/keyboard) and is of same length as the current Dual UTA
hardware, but about twice as high and 50% wider.
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VQuad™ with Dual UTA and/or T1/E1 Laptop, Tablet, or NetBook PC
NetBook a portable platform for VQuad™ with Dual UTA
GLs VQuad™ with Dual UTA and/or T1/E1 purchased along with the NetBook PC can be conveniently packaged as a complete voice quality testing unit
and shipped to intended location. Up to two Dual UTAs can be supported in a single NetBook (thus allowing a maximum of 4 simultaneous devices). Both the GL
VQuad™ and GL VQT applications can be remotely accessed via the Internet.
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Buyer's Guide:
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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