Specifications
Installation and Operation Manual  Chapter  5 Monitoring and Diagnostics 
Optimux-108 Ver. 6.1  Troubleshooting  5-13 
Parameter Possible Values  Description 
Remote Connection 
Failed 
Masked 
Unmasked 
Masked – The selected remote 
connection alarms are masked 
Unmasked – The selected remote 
connection alarms are unmasked 
5.4  Troubleshooting 
If a problem occurs, check the displayed indications and refer to 
Section 3-2 
and
Table 3-1 
for their interpretation. 
Identify the trouble symptoms and perform the actions listed under Corrective 
Measures in the order given in 
Table 
5-10
, until the problem is corrected. 
Table 
5-10 Troubleshooting Chart 
Trouble Symptoms  Probable Cause  Corrective Measures 
Optimux-108 does not 
respond 
No power  Check that both ends of the power cable are properly 
connected. If the power cable is properly connected, but 
the power supply still does not respond, then the power 
supply is defective (see below). 
If Optimux-108 is powered from a DC source, check the 
polarity of the power connections. 
Defective Power Supply  Disconnect the power from both ends and replace with 
another power supply. 
Defective 
Optimux-108 
Replace the Optimux-108. 
PWR indicator lights in 
red or yellow 
Defective power supply  Turn the respective power supply off for at least 
10 minutes, and then turn it on again. 
If the PWR indicator is still red or yellow, have Optimux-108 
repaired as soon as possible. 
The SYNC LOSS 
indicator of the Uplink 
lights 
External problem  Activate the local loopback on Optimux-108. Check that the 
SYNC LOSS and AIS indicators of the Uplink in use turn OFF. 
If the indicators turn off, check the E2 interface 
connections, the uplink transmission path to the remote 
unit, and the remote unit. 
Defective 
Optimux-108 
Replace the Optimux-108. 
Defective 
Optimux-108 
Activate the local loopback on Optimux-108. Check that the 
SYNC LOSS and AIS indicators of the Uplink in use turn OFF. 
If one of the indicators remains lit, replace Optimux-108. 










