SIST EN 301 140-4-3:2001

• Abstract:

  ATS & Partial PIXIT proforma for DE/SPS-03038-1 & 2 & 3

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2001
• ICS: 33.040.35 - Telephone networks
• Technical Committee: SPS - Signalling protocols and switching
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Sep-2001
• Due Date: 01-Sep-2001
• Completion Date: 01-Sep-2001
• Mandate: BC-T-338
• Ref Project: ETSI EN 301 140-4-3 V1.1.3 (2000-05) - Intelligent Network (IN); Intelligent Network Application Protocol (INAP); Capability Set 2 (CS2); Part 4: Abstract Test Suite (ATS) specification and Partial Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) proforma for Service Switching Function (SSF); Sub-part 3: Specialized Resource Functions (SRF)

Overview

SIST EN 301 140-4-3:2001 specifies the Abstract Test Suite (ATS) and Partial Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) proforma for the Service Switching Function (SSF), with emphasis on Specialized Resource Functions (SRF), within the context of Intelligent Network (IN) technologies. This standard is a Slovenian adoption identical to EN 301 140-4-3 V1.1.3, part of the European Standards produced through the ETSI Technical Committee for Services and Protocols for Advanced Networks (SPAN).

Focusing on Intelligent Network Application Protocol (INAP) Capability Set 2 (CS2), this document provides robust resources to ensure protocol conformance for specialized resource handling in advanced telecommunication networks, particularly telephone networks. It forms a foundational aspect for verifying that network implementations of SRF within IN systems behave according to the relevant protocol specification and are interoperable in real-world deployments.

Key Topics

• Abstract Test Suite (ATS) for INAP SRF
  The ATS, structured using the Tree and Tabular Combined Notation (TTCN), defines comprehensive test cases for validating the specialized resource functions of the Service Switching Function, aligned with EN 301 140-1 (INAP protocol specification).

• Partial PIXIT Proforma
  The PIXIT proforma supplements the ATS by collecting critical implementation-specific information required for proper test execution and evaluation. This includes information on protocol parameters, environment setup, and relevant functional elements.

• Protocol Conformance Test Report (PCTR) Proforma
  The PCTR contains a systematic template to document results and compliance status after running the ATS on a specific implementation under test (IUT). It ensures consistent reporting across test laboratories.

• References to International Standards
  The document aligns with general conformance testing frameworks based on ISO/IEC 9646, ensuring internationally recognized methodology is applied for testing and validation.

• Specialized Resource Functions (SRF)
  SRF in Intelligent Networks covers functions such as playing announcements, collecting digits, and other interactive resources vital for advanced call processing.

Applications

SIST EN 301 140-4-3:2001 is essential for:

• Telecom Equipment Vendors
  Used in developing, validating, and certifying Intelligent Network equipment compatible with INAP CS2. The standard ensures specialized resource handling logic is interoperable and meets European requirements.

• Conformance Test Laboratories
  The ATS and PIXIT proforma provide practical, structured mechanisms for evaluating protocol conformance, enabling independent third-party verification of IN system implementations.

• Network Operators
  Ensures procurement of INAP-based solutions and network elements meet standardized behavior, leading to reliable deployment, seamless interoperation, and improved end-user services.

• Regulatory Compliance
  Supports adherence to international and European telecommunications interoperability standards, aiding national regulators and market access requirements.

Related Standards

• EN 301 140-1: Intelligent Network Application Protocol (INAP) CS2 - Protocol specification.
• EN 301 140-2: INAP CS2 - Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma specification.
• EN 301 140-4-1 and 4-2: Parts of the ATS and PIXIT proforma covering other SSF functions like basic capability sets and call party handling.
• ISO/IEC 9646 (Parts 3 & 6): Provides the methodological backbone for the creation of standardized test suites and proformas in open systems conformance testing.

Summary

Adopting SIST EN 301 140-4-3:2001 ensures that intelligent network components-especially those handling specialized resource functions via INAP-are rigorously tested for interoperability and compliance. Through its structured approach to ATS, PIXIT proforma, and PCTR, this standard is a crucial tool for vendors, test labs, and network operators aiming for quality, compatibility, and regulatory compliance in telecommunications networks.

Keywords: Intelligent Network, INAP, Capability Set 2, ATS, PIXIT, SRF, SSF, protocol conformance testing, TTCN, telecommunications standards.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2001
Inteligentno omrežje (IN) - Aplikacijski del inteligentnega omrežja (INAP) - 4. del:
Abstraktni preskušalni niz (ATS) in delna dodatna informacija za preskušanje
izvedbe protokola (PIXIT) - Specifikacija za funkcijo preklapljanja storitev (SSF) - 3.
podpoglavje: Funkcije posebnih virov (SRF)
Intelligent Network (IN); Intelligent Network Application Protocol (INAP); Capability Set 2
(CS2); Part 4: Abstract Test Suite (ATS) specification and Partial Protocol
Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) proforma for Service Switching
Function (SSF); Sub-part 3: Specialized Resource Functions (SRF)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 301 140-4-3 Version 1.1.3
ICS:
33.040.35 Telefonska omrežja Telephone networks
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

European Standard (Telecommunications series)
Intelligent Network (IN);
Intelligent Network Application Protocol (INAP);
Capability Set 2 (CS2);
Part 4: Abstract Test Suite (ATS) specification and Partial
Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT)
proforma for Service Switching Function (SSF);
Sub-part 3: Specialized Resource Functions (SRF)
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Reference
DEN/SPS-03038-4-3
Keywords
IN, CS2, INAP, ATS, PIXIT, SSF
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.4
Foreword .4
1 Scope.5
2 References.5
Annex A (normative): TTCN of the ATS for INAP CS2 CPH .6
A1 The TTCN Graphical form (TTCN.GR).6
A2 The TTCN Machine Processable form (TTCN.MP) .6
Annex B (normative): Partial PIXIT proforma for SRF .7
B.1 Identification summary .7
B.2 ATS summary .7
B.3 Test laboratory .7
B.4 Client identification .7
B.5 SUT .8
B.6 Protocol layer information .8
B.6.1 Protocol identification .8
B.6.2 IUT information .8
B.6.2.1 Implicit send events .8
B.6.2.2 Core INAP Parameter values.9
Annex C (normative): Protocol Conformance Test Report (PCTR) proforma for SRF .11
C.1 Identification summary .11
C.1.1 Protocol conformance test report.11
C.1.2 IUT identification.11
C.1.3 Testing environment.11
C.1.4 Limits and reservation .12
C.1.5 Comments.12
C.2 IUT conformance status .12
C.3 Static conformance summary.12
C.4 Dynamic conformance summary.13
C.5 Static conformance review report .13
C.6 Test campaign report.14
C.7 Observations.15
History.16
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Foreword
This European Standard (Telecommunications series) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Services and
Protocols for Advanced Networks (SPAN).
The present document is part 4, sub-part 3 of a multi-part EN covering the Intelligent Network Application Protocol
(INAP) Capability Set 2 (CS2), as identified below:
Part 1: "Protocol specification";
Part 2: "Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma specification";
Part 3: "Test Suite Structure and Test Purposes (TSS&TP) specification for Service Switching Function (SSF)";
Part 4: "Abstract Test Suite (ATS) specification and Partial Protocol Implementation eXtra Information
for Testing (PIXIT) proforma for Service Switching Function (SSF)";
Sub-part 1: "Basic capability set of CS-1 including CS-2 complements";
Sub-part 2: "Call Party Handling (CPH)";
Sub-part 3: "Specialized Resource Functions (SRF)";
Part 5: "Distributed Functional Plane (DFP) [ITU-T Recommendation Q.1224 [10] (1997) modified]".
National transposition dates
Date of adoption of this EN: 28 April 2000
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 31 July 2000
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 31 January 2001
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 31 January 2001
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1 Scope
The present document provides the Abstract Test Suite (ATS) for testing of the Service Switching Function (SSF) and
the Specialized Resource Function (SRF) of the core Intelligent Network Application Protocol (INAP) of Intelligent
Network (IN) according to EN 301 140-1 [1].
In this part 4-3, the SRF is covered.
Annex A provides the Tree and Tabular Combined Notation (TTCN).
Annex B provides the Partial Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) Proforma.
Annex C provides the Protocol Conformance Test Report (PCTR) Proforma.
2 References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of the present
document.
• References are either specific (identified by date of publication, edition number, version number, etc.) or
non-specific.
• For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.
• For a non-specific reference, the latest version applies.
• A non-specific reference to an ETS shall also be taken to refer to later versions published as an EN with the same
number.
[1] ETSI EN 301 140-1: "Intelligent Network (IN); Intelligent Network Application Protocol (INAP);
Capability Set 2 (CS2); Part 1: Protocol specification".
[2] ETSI EN 301 140-4-1: "Intelligent Network (IN); Intelligent Network Application Protocol
(INAP); Capability Set 2 (CS2); Part 4: Abstract Test Suite (ATS) specification and Partial
Protocol Implementation eXtra Information for Testing (PIXIT) proforma for Service Switching
Function (SSF); Sub-part 1: Basic capability set of CS-1 including CS-2 complements".
[3] ETSI EN 301 140-2: "Intelligent Network (IN); Intelligent Network Application Protocol (INAP);
Capability Set 2 (CS2); Part 2: Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma
specification".
[4] ISO/IEC 9646-6: "Information technology - Open Systems Interconnection - Conformance testing
methodology and framework - Part 6: Protocol profile test specification".
[5] ISO/IEC 9646-3: "Information technology - Open Systems Interconnection - Conformance testing
methodology and framework - Part 3: The Tree and Tabular Combined Notation (TTCN)".
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Annex A (normative):
TTCN of the ATS for INAP CS2 CPH
Refer to EN 301 140-4-1 [2] clauses 1 to 7 for the methodology to obtain the TTCN, as well as the ATS convention, etc.
This ATS has been produced using the Tree and Tabular Combined Notation (TTCN) according to ISO/IEC 9646-3 [5].
The ATS was developed on a separate TTCN software tool and therefore the TTCN tables are not completely
referenced in the table of contents. The ATS itself contains a test suite overview part which provides additional
information and references.
A1 The TTCN Graphical form (TTCN.GR)
The TTCN.GR representation of this ATS is contained in an Adobe Portable Document Format™ file
(SFR_cs2_v5.PDF contained in archive en_3011400403v010103p0.ZIP) which accompanies the present document.
A2 The TTCN Machine Processable form (TTCN.MP)
The TTCN.MP representation corresponding to this ATS is contained in an ASCII file (SFR_cs2_v5.MP contained in
archive en_3011400403v010103p0.ZIP) which accompanies the present document.
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Annex B (normative):
Partial PIXIT proforma for SRF
Notwithstanding the provisions of the copyright clause related to the text of the present document, ETSI grants that users
of the present document may freely reproduce the PIXIT proforma in this annex so that it can be used for its intended
purposes and may further publish the completed PIXIT.
The PIXIT proforma is based on ISO/IEC 9646-6. Any additional information needed can be found in this international
standard document.
B.1 Identificat
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