STIGNA V5 Simulator - low-cost portable protocol simulator

V5 protocol simulator/protocol tester.
Supporting both V5.1 and V5.2.
PCMCIA and PCI based solutions.
Simulating up to two E1/T1 line interfaces.
Simulating of both LE and AN side are supported.
Supporting Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Expandable to support V5 protocol analysis, and SS7, BICC and ISDN PRA protocol simulation and analysis by adding software modules.
Video tutorial

Two simulator processes for each of the V5 protocols.
Two simulator processes for ISDN PRA/BRA.
Call & Release Call guides.
Simulation of different V5 protocols, and ISDN PRA and ISDN BRA.
Audio/Voice monitoring (PC speakers).
Voice sending (PC microphone).
DTMF Generator/Detector.
FSK Detector.
Script Language.
All protocols support by the V5 Monitor product are decoded.
Remote controlled over an IP connection (like a dial-up connection).

Simulator Processes
The V5 Simulator product has two simulator processes that can simulate the same or different user parts simultaneously. These simulators can be connected to the same timeslot on the same E1/T1, and to timeslots on different E1/T1s. E.g. one of the simulators can simulate ISUP on one E1, and the other simulator can simulate SCCP on another E1 simultaneously. Both simulator
processes can be configured as Terminal (slave timing) and Net (master timing).

Line Interfaces
The STINGA V5 Simulator is supporting up to two E1/T1 line interfaces. These can be configured as pure E1 interfaces (e.g. connected to a PBX) and V5 interfaces (e.g. connected to Access Network (AN) or Local Exchange (LE)). Is is possible to configure one interface as a pure E1 interface, and the other E1 interface as a V5 interface simultaneously. This makes it possible to receive an incoming call from a terminal connected to a PBX, and then transfer this call to another terminal connected to the Access Network (AN).

Connection Table
A Connection Table makes it possible to use the V5 simulator as a simple switch: An incoming call from a terminal can be switched to another terminal - including the speech channel. The Connection Table specifies the relation between phone numbers, port number, V5 timeslots and E1/T1 system.

Call & Release Call guides
Call setup and termination are easily done from dialogs which guides the user through the generation of outgoing calls and termination of calls. These guides are combined with a Parameter Builder.

Protocols
Simulation of different protocols like LAPV5, Protection, Link Control, Control, BCC, PSTN, ISDN PRA and ISDN BRA are supported.

Audio Monitoring and DTMF Generator/Detector
The DTMF Generator makes it possible to send single DTMF tones and to specify a series of digits to be sent as DTMF tones. When DTMF tones are sent/received, message are printed in the one-line decoding window. Received DTMF tones and audio is played in the PC-speakers for the PCMCIA solutions, and in the connected handset for the PCI solutions.

Script Language
A powerful and flexible script language makes it possible to set up a required/desired (protocol/terminal) state, both normal and error states. There are no restrictions on neither format nor content of the protocols transmitted/received. Arbitrary manipulation (down to bit level) of messages, parameters and message sequence on the different protocols are allowed. The test scripts may be started manually or they can be automatically triggered by incoming messages.

Remote Control
The simulator application is constructed to be remotely controlled over a IP connection (like a dial-up connection). The graphical user interface is installed on a local computer, while the simulator “agent” is running on a remote computer connected to the test object through the PIST hardware.

Local Exchange (LE) and Access Network (AN) simulation: The STINGA V5 Simulator can be used to simulate against Local Exchange (LE) and Access Network (AN).
Error Tracking: Comprehensive protocol decoding of all protocol layers makes it possible to track and search for protocol irregularities. Recorded irregular messages may be regenerated with the protocol simulator. This is a very convenient way of reproducing errors in the network.
Regression Testing: Building script libraries of scripts enables the user to do automated and fast regression testing.
Simultaneous Protocol Simulation and Analysis: Possible to simulate on one side of a test object (i.e. a switch) and monitor on the "other" side.
Remote Control: The STINGA V5 instrument can be controlled remotely over LAN/WAN (like a dial-up connection). E.g. it is possible to control two separate remote test instruments from one local computer using two B-channels on one ISDN Basic Access.

The STINGA V5 Simulator product is supporting the following protocols:

LAPV5
V5-Protection
V5-Link Control
V5-Control
V5-BCC
V5-PSTN
ISDN PRA
ISDN BRA

Both V5.1 and V5.2 are supported.

Feature	Benefit
PCMCIA based instrument	Highly portable and cost-efficient technology.
All-in-one concept	Many applications - one notebook.
Similar user interface for all applications	Easy-to-use applications and reduced training costs, easy to move between monitor and simulator applications.
Windows platform	Cost-efficient IT service, fast access to replacement units and familiar user interface.
Open script format	Content and order of any message or parameter can be changed. The simulator can therefore simulate any regular or irregular/incorrect protocol implementation and be adapted to new protocol elements.
Remote control	Efficient use of central expert competence/know-how and reduced travelling and training costs.
Same decoding format for monitor and simulator	Time efficient testing.

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