Octal Voice

DNX Series Multiservice Access Concentrator
Octal Voice
Regulatory Information
NORTH AMERICA
The Octal Voice Application/Interface Module Set is designed to comply with the requirements of
Part 15 of FCC Rules for a Class A computing device. Operation of this equipment in a residen-
tial area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and television reception, requiring the oper-
ator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference.
Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A limits. In
addition, the Interface Module must be secured to the chassis by means of firmly tightening secur-
ing screws on the bezel.
This Class A digital apparatus is designed to meet all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
Product Safety
This equipment is designed to meet the safety requirements of the Underwriters' Laboratories
(UL) bi-national standard UL 1950, Third Edition.
EUROPE
This equipment is designed to conform with the following standard(s) or other normative docu-
ment(s):
EN55022, Class A, 1994
EN50082-1, 1991 (EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4)
EN60950:1992
following the provisions of the EMC directive 89/336/EEC, and the Low voltage directive 73/23/
EEC.
Octal Voice Module, Rev 3.1 1

Octal Voice Module Set
The Octal Voice Module Set can not be used with the N+1 Protection Switch for redun-
dancy purposes.
The Octal Voice Application Module can be used with three Interface Modules. They are
FXO-DPT, FXS-PLAR or E&M. The Interface Modules are described in detail on the
next page. The default interface module configuration is FXO-DPT, Loop Start.
Octal Voice
Module
LOC
1
REM
LOC
2
REM
LOC
3
REM
LOC
4
REM
LOC
5
REM
LOC
6
REM
LOC
7
REM
LOC
8
REM
READY
Figure 1: Octal Voice Application Module.
2 Octal Voice Module, Rev 3.1

A -48V power supply must be supplied to the DNX nest for voice to function. The power
supply must be referenced to Telco Ground. In many installations, Telco Ground is the
same as Frame Ground.
There are eight sets of LEDs, one set for each port, and a READY LED.
• LOC - green indicates off-hook status received from the backplane.
• REM - green indicates off-hook status received from the trunk.
• READY - green indicates the module is powered up and on-line.
If an off-hook condition is detected on a port, either the LOC (Location) or REM (Remote)
LED will turn on depending if there is an inbound (LOC) or outbound (REM) call. The
corresponding LOC or REM LED for that port will turn on when the session is estab-
lished.
During initialization, Port 1’s LOC and REM LEDs toggle ON and OFF to indicate Xilinx
load in progress. Once the files are loaded, all LEDs flash simultaneously for 10 sec-
onds and then OFF. When downloading system software, the LOC and REM LEDs on
all 8 ports cascade to indicate the download is in progress. Upon completion of the
download, the Octal Voice Module Set goes through the normal reset functions.
The READY LED indicates the status of the Octal Voice Module Set. It is off-line and
flashes under the following conditions:
• Module Out of Service (All LEDs flash)
• Missing or invalid interface module
• No Connection Map received (Off the Bus)
• Backplane Clock Failure
• Missing Frame SYNC signal
• Hardware write to Backplane Memory inhibited.
Thumb screws are provided at the top and bottom of the bezels to secure the modules in
the chassis and to make an electrical connection to frame ground for regulatory emission
compliance. The electrical connection to frame ground protects the application module
from static discharge.

Octal Voice Interface Modules
The following paragraphs describe the three types of interface modules available with
the Octal Voice Application Module.
• Octal 2-Wire FXO/DPT - provides eight Foreign Exchange Office (FXO) or Dial Pulse
Termination (DPT) voice interfaces via a 50-pin Telco type connector. The Octal 2W/
FXO/DPT can detect ringing, and forward or reverse battery current, dependent on
configuration. The 2W/FXO/DPT can extend dial tone to a remote PBX or support
Direct Inward Dialing (DID).
• Octal 2-Wire FXS/PLAR - provides eight Foreign Exchange Station (FXS) voice
interfaces via a 50-pin Telco type connector. The Octal 2W/FXS supports distinctive
ringing, and can utilize loop start, Private Line Auto Ring (PLAR) or ground start
connections to conventional analog telephone devices. Ring generation is integral to
the 2W/FXS.
• Octal 4-Wire E&M - provides eight 4-wire interfaces via two 50-pin Telco type
connectors. It supports Tip, Ring, Tip1, Ring1, E, M, SB, and SG leads.
FXO-DPT FXS-PLAR E&M

Interface Interface Interface
P1
P1 P1 P2
Figure 2: Interface Modules used with the Octal Voice Application Module.

E&M Interface Module
The following information provides detail about the E&M Interface Module and the Type I
and Type II signaling jumper settings for the eight ports of the module.
The Octal Voice Application Module with the E&M Interface Module supports Type I and
Type II signaling. It does not support Type I and Type II switching. Figures 4 and 5 detail
the E&M interface modules Type I and Type II signaling operations.
A 1200 ohm 2 watt resistor must be installed in the M lead wiring from the PBX to the
DNX in most cases. With the resistor installed, current in the M lead, when it is asserted
should be between 22 and 32 mA.
Install the resistor before connecting to the DNX. After the resistor has been installed
connect the cable to the DNX. Assert the M lead and verify that the voltage drop across
the resistor is between 26 volts and 38 volts.
Connections for the 4 watt E&M module uses 2 punch down blocks for all 8 channels. If
32 mA of current is exceeded add the 1200 ohm 2 watt resistors as shown in Figure 3.

Channels 1 to 6 Channels 7 to 8
26 Tx Ch # 1 Tx 26 26 Tx Ch # 7 Tx 26
1 Pr Pr 1 1 Pr Pr 1
27 Rcv Rcv 27 27 Rcv Rcv 27
2 Pr Pr 2 2 Pr Pr 2
28 E E 28 28 E E 28
3 M M 3 3 M M 3
29 SB 1200 ohm SB 29 29 SB 1200 ohm SB 29
4 SG SG 4 4 SG SG 4
30 Tx Tx 30 30 Tx Ch # 8 Tx 30
Ch # 2
5 Pr Pr 5 5 Pr Pr 5
6 Pr Pr 6 6 Pr Pr 6
32 E E 32 32 E E 32
7 M M 7 7 M M 7
33 SB
1200 ohm SB
33 33
SB
1200 ohm SB
33
8 8 8 8
SG SG SG SG
34 Tx Ch # 3 Tx 34 34 Tx Tx 34
9 Pr Pr 9 9 Pr Pr 9
10 Pr Pr 10 10 Pr Pr 10
36 36 36 N/A 36
E E E E
11 M M 11 11 M M 11
37 1200 ohm 37 37 37
SB SB SB SB
12 12 12 12
SG SG SG SG
38 Tx Tx 38 38 Tx Tx 38
Ch # 4 13 13 13
13 Pr Pr Pr Pr
14 Pr Pr 14 14 Pr Pr 14
40 40 40 N/A 40
E E E E
15 M M 15 15 M M 15
41 SB
1200 ohm SB
41 41
SB SB
41
16 16 16 16
SG SG SG SG
42 Tx Ch # 5 Tx 42 42 Tx Tx 42
17 Pr Pr 17 17 Pr Pr 17
18 Pr Pr 18 18 Pr Pr 18
44 44 44 N/A 44
E E E E
19 19 19 19
M M M M
45 45 45 45
SB 1200 ohm SB
20 20
SB SB
20
20 SG SG SG SG
46 Tx Tx 46 46 Tx Tx 46
Ch # 6 21 21 21
21 Pr Pr Pr Pr
22 Pr Pr 22 22 Pr Pr 22
48 48 48 N/A 48
E E E E
23 23 23 23
M M M M
49 SB
1200 ohm SB 49 49 SB SB 49
24 SG SG 24 24 SG SG 24
50 50 50 50
25 N/A N/A 25 25 N/A N/A 25
Figure 3: E&M Type I Signaling.

E&M Type I
PBX (Switching) DNX (Signaling)
E
E
E
M
M
M
Voice Frequency (VF) paths not shown.
Figure 4: E&M Type I Signaling Operation.
E&M Type II
PBX (Switching) DNX (Signaling)
E
E
SG
E
M
M
M
SB
Voice Frequency (VF) paths not shown.
Figure 5: E&M Type II Signaling Operation (Default).

The top connector P1 controls channels 1 to 6, connector P2 controls channels 7 and 8.

Each of the channels use a total of 4 pairs, (8 pins) per connection.
Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
J1
Tx Tip P1-26 P1-30 P1-34 P1-38 P1-42 P1-46 P2-26 P2-30
Tx Ring P1- 1 P1- 5 P1-13 P1-17 P1-17 P1-21 P2- 1 P2- 5
Rcv Tip P1-27 P1-31 P1-35 P1-39 P1-43 P1-47 P2-27 P2-31
Rcv Ring P1- 2 P1- 6 P1-10 P1-14 P1-18 P1-22 P2- 2 P2- 6
E P1-28 P1-32 P1-36 P1-40 P1-44 P1-48 P2-28 P2-32

M P1- 3 P1- 7 P1-11 P1-15 P1-19 P1-23 P2- 3 P2- 7
SB P1-29 P1-33 P1-37 P1-41 P1-45 P1-49 P2-29 P2-33

SG P1- 4 P1-8 P1-12 P1-16 P1-20 P1-24 P2- 4 P2- 8
A B C D E F
J4 J5 J6 J7 J8 J9
Table for Jumper setting

J10 J11 J12 J13 J14 J15
A B C D E F
J16 J17 J18 J19 J20 J21 J# J# J# J# J# J#
Type I Switching*
J22 J23 J24 J25 J26 J27
Type I Signaling
J28
Type II Switching*
J29 J30 J31 J32 J33 J34 Type II Signaling
J36 J37 J38 J39 J40 J41

Jumper shorts
horizontally across
J42 J43 J44 J45 J46 J47 the entire row *Type I and Type II
A F Switching is not
ISW
J48 J49 J50 J51 J52 J53
ISG valid for Octal Voice
IISW
IISG
E&M Interface
Module
Figure 6: Jumper Settings for the E&M Interface Card.
Figure 6 details the ports and pin outs of the E&M Interface Module. It also contains a
table to show you where to place the jumpers for Type I and Type II signaling. Row two
for each port will need a jumper for Type I signaling. Row four for each port will need a
jumper for Type II signaling.
NOTE: Care should be taken when removing or installing jumpers.

Talk Battery and Signaling Battery Inputs
Older DNX units have only a Talk Battery input for use by voice modules. This Battery
input is used for both talking and signaling as required by the various voice modules. The
first voice module developed was the E&M which required only Signaling Battery. The
original Talk Battery input was, therefore, by common use “Signaling Battery”.
Updated DNX11 units have both Signaling Battery and Talk Battery inputs to allow cus-
tomers to keep these Batteries separate, if this is their practice. In the DNX4 there is
only a Talk Battery input that is wired and distributed independently to the module slots
as Talk Battery and Signaling Battery. Signaling Battery in the updated units is wired to
the module slots where Talk Battery was wired in the older units. For updated DNX11
units, use Signaling Battery if only one Battery is to be used. This will satisfy the E&M
voice module requirement for Signaling Battery. Voice modules that were designed after
the E&M modules, and require Talk Battery, will sense if Talk Battery is not present and
use Signaling Battery instead.
NOTE: When an AC to –48VDC power supply is used to provide Talk or Signaling Bat-
tery the “+” Battery input must be connected to Telco Ground. Telco Ground is usually
the same as Frame Ground.
Connecting the Talk Battery or Signal Battery

This connection is used exclusively for voice applications. The Signal Battery input is
provided for applications where separate talk and signal power is required.
To Connect the Talk Battery or Signal Battery to the DNX, follow steps 1-8:
1. Shut off power to the supply wires.
2. Strip the insulation back approximately 1/4 inch from the end of the wires.
3. Note the positions of earth, negative and positive on the talk battery or signal battery
power plug.
4. Remove the talk battery or signal battery power plug from the mating receptacle on
the rear panel (refer to Figure 7).

Figure 7: DNX-11 Talk Battery Connection.
5. Insert the “earth” wire into the earth terminal and tighten the clamp screw.
6. Insert the “-48 volt supply” wire into the negative terminal and tighten the clamp screw.
Insert the “return” wire into the positive terminal and tighten the clamp screw. For a talk
battery connection, DC Return should be tied to the service provider for the FXO/FXS
Ground Start operations to work properly (refer to Figure 8.
-48VDC (-)
DNX DC Return (+) Talk Battery
TELCO
Ground
Figure 8: Talk Battery Connections.
7. Insert the plug into the mating receptacle on the rear panel.
8. Power may now be applied to the unit.

E&M Type I Signaling
E&M Type I Signaling modules do not use a Battery supply but still require that the “+”
input of Signaling Battery be connected to Telco Ground. Telco Ground is usually the
same as Frame Ground.
E&M Type II Signaling

• Signaling Battery input must be supplied for E&M Type II Signaling modules
• Signaling Battery current requirement: .24A per module
FXO_DPT
FXO-DPT modules use Talk Battery for Ground Start mode. If Talk Battery is not sup-
plied in an updated DNX, the FXO-DPT will sense this condition and use Signaling Bat-
tery instead for Ground Start mode.
• Ground Start mode Talk Battery current requirement: .03A per module
• Ground Start mode Signal Battery current requirement, if Talk Battery not supplied:
.03A
• Loop Start mode does not use a Battery. For Loop Start, the “+” input of Talk Battery,
or the “+” input of Signaling Battery if Talk Battery is not supplied, must still be
connected to Telco Ground. (Telco Ground is usually the same as Frame Ground.)
FXS-PLAR, Loop Start or Ground Start
FXS-PLAR modules use Signaling Battery for ringing and Talk Battery for establishing
call connections and talking. If Talk Battery is not supplied in a revised DNX, the FXS-
PLAR will sense this condition and use Signaling Battery instead. If only Talk Battery is
supplied, Private Line Automatic Ringdown (PLAR) will not work.)
• Talk Battery current requirement: .2A per module
• Signaling Battery current requirement: .125A per module
• Signaling Battery current requirement if Talk Battery not supplied: .325A per module

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• This chapter is written for ADMINISTRATOR-level users, who add, change, or delete
user information (refer to the System Configuration chapter for a full description of
security levels).
• In order to view the menus associated with the Octal Voice Module, a slot must be
configured for the module type and the Octal Voice Module must be resident in a slot
in the equipment nest. An Octal Voice Interface Module must also be resident in the
same numbered slot as the Octal Voice Application Module. If the slot does not show
a “Configured Type,” refer to “Octal Voice Configuration” on the next page.
• There are three different types of interface modules that can be used with the Octal
Voice Application Module. The interface module must be configured for the correct
type prior to configuring the ports and running diagnostics. To configure the interface
module see Configuring an Interface Module of this chapter for the procedure.
• If you are using the E&M Interface Module, you must determine if your application
requires Type I or Type II signaling. You must physically move the jumper to row 2 for
Type I signaling or row 4 for Type II signaling.
• A connection map must first be configured in order for the Octal Voice Module to
register a status of “On The Bus”. This connection map must be configured for a
speed of 64 K (1 DS0) and Voice. If a connection map is not configured the status will
read “Off The Bus”. Refer to the “Connection Maps” section in this manual to activate
and configure connections maps.

Configuring A Slot for the Octal Voice

This section guides you through configuring a slot, deleting slot contents, and changing a
module in a slot for an Octal Voice module.
To Configure a Slot for the Octal Voice Module, follow steps 1-7:
1. From the DNX Main Menu, place your cursor on the System Configuration field and
press <Enter>. The Node Configuration Menu appears.
2. Press <Enter> at the Nest Profile field. The Slot Configuration menu appears dis-
playing slots numbered from 1 to 4 (DNX-4) or 1 to 11 (DNX-11).
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Nest #6 Slot Configuration Menu
Slot# Device Type Name Redundancy

----- ---------------- ------ ------------
1 Octal T1-E1 OT1 ? Disable
2 Octal T1-E1 OT1 ChBk P Disable
3 Octal Voice OV N5 S 3 Disable
4 Octal Voice OV N5 S 4 Disable
5 DS0DP DS0 C/O Disable
6 DS0DP DS0 C/O Disable
7 DS0DP DS0 N4 S 5 Disable
8 Octal High Speed OHS C/O Disable
9 Octal High Speed OHS C/O Disable
10 XLC/OT1E1 XLC N/U Enable
11 XLC/OT1E1 XLC N5 S 9 Enable
N+1 Redundancy: Enable

N+1 Redundancy Switchover: Automatic
N+1 Redundancy Restore: Manual
Change Card = [Enter key] [D]elete Card [P]ort/Link Cfg
Figure 9: Slot Configuration Menu.
3. Place your cursor on the desired slot number, where your Octal Voice module will
reside, and press <Enter>. The Slot Configuration submenu appears.

Slot Configuration
Nest.........: 6
Slot.........: 3
Slot Name....: OV N5 S 3
Card Type....: Octal Voice
Figure 10: Slot Configuration submenu.
4. At the Slot Configuration submenu, place your cursor on the Slot Name field and
press <Enter>. Type in a slot name or number of up to 11 characters and press
<Enter> again.
5. Move your cursor to the Card Type field and press the <Enter> key until “Octal Voice”
is displayed
6. Press X to save changes. When prompted: “Update Configuration? Are you sure(Y/
N)?” Press Y.
7. The same procedure applies when replacing an existing card in a slot. If you opt to
delete a card, remove the card first. Then press D (Slot Configuration Menu) and a
message appears stating, “All existing connections for this slot will be deleted.” Press
Y to confirm the action or N to cancel.
NOTE: If you do not remove the module prior to pressing D, the following message
appears: “ALERT! - Can not delete a device that is present.”

Accessing the Octal Voice Main Menu

To Access the Octal Voice Main Menu:
1. From the DNX Main Menu, move your cursor to the Node Summary field and press
<Enter>. The following menu appears:
Node Summary Menu
Nest# Nest Name Config Type Nest State Nest Alarm

----- ----------------------------- ------------- ----------- ----------
01 DNX-88 System I DNX11 Online None
02 Expansion Nest II DNX11 Online None
03 Expansion Nest III DNX11 Online None
04 Expansion Nest IV DNX11 Online None
05 Expansion Nest V DNX11 Online None
06 Expansion Nest VI DNX11 Online None
07 Expansion Nest VII DNX11 Online None
08 Expansion Nest VIII DNX11 Online None
[Enter]Nest
Figure 11: Node Summary Menu.
NOTE: On the Node Summary Menu, the Configured Type must display “Octal Voice”
and the Device State must display “On-line” or “Standby” in order to access the Octal
Voice Module Main Menu. If the Device State is “Off-line”, an alert message is gener-
ated.
2. At the Node Summary Menu, you will need to know which nest the Voice module is
located. Place your cursor on the slot number where the Octal Voice Module is
located and press <Enter>. The Voice Card Main Menu appears.

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Voice Card Main Menu
View Configuration
Diagnostics
Utilities
About
Figure 12: Voice Card Main Menu.
From the Octal Voice Card Main Menu you can configure the module, run diagnostic
tests, access utilities, and display module identification (software and hardware revision
levels). These procedures are detailed on the following pages.

Configuration Menu
The Octal Voice Card Configuration Menu allows you to change the voice interface mod-
ule and configure the ports to suit your application needs. The interface module must be
resident in the same slot as the Octal Voice Application Module and the rear module type
must be configured to match the interface module.
The procedures for configuring the rear module type for each of the three interface mod-
ules can be found beginning on the following pages of this section. Configuring the ports
for each of the interface modules are discussed in the following order:
• FXO
• FXS
• E&M
Once the module is set up, its configuration should be saved in order to allow the system
to restore the settings when the system resets.

Configuring an Interface Module
The Octal Voice Application Module can be used with one of three interface modules.
They are as follows: FXO-DPT Interface Module, FXS-PLAR Interface Module, or E&M
Interface Module.
When an interface module is not resident in the same slot as the Octal Voice application
module the Octal Voice Configured Type Alarm will display that it is critical. This will
change to None when an interface module is present and configured for the correct rear
module type. The Ready LED on the Octal Voice application module will be flashing
green until the interface module is present, configured to the proper rear module type
and on the bus.
When an interface module is first plugged into the DNX, a **No Rear Card** message
appears on the screen of the Voice Card Main Menu and Octal Voice Card Configuration
Menu. The Octal Voice Application Module’s default setting for the rear module type is
the FXO-DPT Interface Module. If the FXS-PLAR Interface Module, or E&M Interface
Module is used, then an **Invalid Rear Card** message appears on the Voice Card
Main Menu and Octal Voice Card Configuration Menu until the module is configured.
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** Rear Card Not Present **
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Diagnostics
Utilities
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To configure an Interface Module, follow steps 1-7:
1. Place the interface module you are using in the rear slot of the DNX chassis. Make
sure it is in the same slot as the Octal Voice Application Module.
2. At the Node Summary Menu, place your cursor on Octal Voice and press <Enter>.
The Voice Card Main Menu appears.

** Rear Card Not Present **
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Diagnostics
Utilities
About
3. Place your cursor on the Configuration field and press <Enter>. The following screen
appears:

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Octal Voice Card Configuration
Port# Name Port Status Port Type Codec Mode Rx Gain Tx Gain
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
01 Port01 In Service Loop Start mu-Law 0 dB 0 dB
Configured Rear Card Type:Octal Voice FXO/DPT Operation Mode: PCM64Kbps

Actual Rear Card Type....:Octal Voice FXO/DPT Backplane Status: On the
Bus
Figure 15: Octal Voice Card Configuration Menu.
Procedure (cont.)
4. Use the <Spacebar> to move the cursor to the Configured Rear Card Type field press
<Enter> to toggle to the correct interface module type. Your choices are Octal Voice
FXO/DPT, Octal Voice FXS/PLAR or Octal Voice E&M. If the interface module has
already been configured for the correct rear module type, you will not be able to move
the cursor to this field.
5. Press X to save your selection. A screen message appears: “MESSAGE! Rear Card
Type changed, RESET the module? Are you sure? (Y/N)?”
6. Press Y and another message appears: “ALERT! Please wait while the module
prepares to reset! Press any key to continue”.
7. Pressing any key returns you to the Node Summary Menu.
NOTE: Upon pressing any key, all LEDs illuminate. It takes approximately 45 seconds
for the Octal Voice Application and Interface modules to reset. All menus are inaccessi-
ble until reset is complete. The Node Summary Menu appears with a configuration sta-
tus of On-line.

Configuring the Ports for the Interface Module

To configure the Ports:
1. From the Voice Card Main Menu, place your cursor on the Configuration field and
press <Enter>. The following menu appears:
Port# Name Port Status Port Type Codec Mode Rx Gain Tx Gain
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Configured Rear Card Type:Octal Voice FXO/DPT Operation Mode: PCM64Kbps

Actual Rear Card Type....:Octal Voice FXO/DPT Backplane Status: On the
Bus
Figure 16: Octal Voice Card Configuration Menu.

CONFIGURATION FIELD DESCRIPTIONS
The following list describes the fields that are displayed on the Octal Voice Card Config-
uration Menu. This menu will contain different information in the fields depending upon
the interface module selected. These fields are read only (except for the Configured rear
module type if an interface module has not been configured) and are configured in the
Octal Voice Card Configuration submenu.
Port #: The port to be configured.
Name: This is a user-defined field. Any name up to 14 characters in length is used to

identify each port on the Octal Voice. Some users find it beneficial to use circuit numbers
to name the ports.
Port Status: This field displays the status of the port. The status will either be In Ser-
vice or Out Of Service.
Port Type: This field displays the port type depending upon the interface module rear
module type.
The following port types will be displayed when the Octal Voice Application Module is
used with the FXO-DPT Interface Module:
• Loop Start - (default)
• Ground Start
• E&M IS to LS (Immediate Start to Loop Start)
• E&M IS to GS (Immediate Start to Ground Start)
used with the FXS-PLAR Interface Module:
• Loop Start - (default)
• Ground Start
• PLAR

used with the E&M Interface Module:
The type and mode settings for the ports are selected by placing the appropriate
jumper blocks in the rear module. This is to be done prior to configuring the E&M
Interface Module. The following lists the possible displays in the Type and Mode
Field:
Type Mode
E&M I Signaling
E&M II Signaling
The mode field will display invalid when the jumper is on row 1, E&M I Switching or
row 3, E&M II Switching.
Codec Mode: This field display the coding algorithm. The default is mu-law for North
American and Japan. A-Law for all others.
Rx Gain: This field displays the PCM receive signal gain from 0dB (default), +2dB,
+4dB, +6dB, +8dB, -6dB, -4dB, -2dB.
Tx Gain: This field displays the PCM transmit signal gain from 0dB (default), +2dB,
+4dB, +6dB, +8dB, -6dB, -4dB, -2dB.
Configured Rear Card Type: (option field) Your choices are Octal Voice FXO/DPT,
Octal Voice FXS/PLAR or Octal Voice E&M. If the interface module has already been
configured for the correct rear module type, you will not be able to move the cursor to this
field.
Actual Rear Card Type: This field displays the type of interface module and the config-
ured rear module type. It will show either Octal Voice FXO/DPT, Octal Voice FXS/PLAR
or Octal Voice E&M.
Operation Mode: The operation mode is PCM, 64 Kbps.
Backplane Status: This field display the status that enables the module to communi-
cate with the DNX Backplane. It will display either On the Bus or Off the Bus.

To Configure The FXO-DPT Parameters, follow steps 1-4:
1. From the Octal Voice Card Configuration Menu place your cursor on the port you
want to configure and press <Enter>. The following submenu appears:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Port# Selected....: 1
Name..............: Port01
Port Status.......: In Service
Port Type.........: Loop Start
Codec Mode........: mu-Law
Rx Gain...........: 0 dB
Tx Gain...........: 0 dB
Use Default Settings = [D]
Figure 17: FXO-DPT Configuration Submenu.
2. Configure all parameters for each port number. Use the <Spacebar> to navigate
between fields and the <Enter> key to toggle between options. Refer to the FXO -
DPT Configuration Submenu Field Descriptions at the end of this section for descrip-
tions of the options available for each field.
3. Press X to save changes. The following screen appears:

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Name..............: P ************************************
Port Status.......: O * *
Port Type.........: L * -MESSAGE!- *
Codec Mode........: m * *
Rx Gain...........: * *
Tx Gain...........: * Update configuration? *
* *
* *
* Are you sure (Y/N)? *
* *
************************************
Figure 18: Update Configuration screen.
Procedure (cont.)
4. Press Y to save your changes or press N to cancel changes. Either selection returns
you to the Octal Voice Card Configuration Menu.

FXO - DPT CONFIGURATION SUBMENU FIELD DESCRIPTIONS
Name: (text field) This is a user-defined field. Any name up to 14 characters in length
can be entered to identify each port on the Octal Voice. Some users find it beneficial to
use circuit numbers to name the ports.
Port Status: (option field) Out of Service is the default setting. This field determines
the status of the port. The status will either be In Service or Out Of Service.
Port Type: (option field) You must check with your supplier to find out which start you
will need to select. The following port types are available for the FXO-DPT interface
module:
• Loop Start: (Default) Primarily used where seizing is done in only in one direction.
• Ground Start: Primarily used where seizing takes place in either direction.
• E&M IS to LS: (Immediate Start to Loop Start) - E&M signalling to a loop start channel
• E&M IS to GS: (Immediate Start to Ground Start) - E&M signalling to a ground start
channel
Codec Mode: (option field) a coding algorithm. Select mu-law (default) for North Amer-
ican and Japan; A-Law for all others.
Rx Gain: (option field) adjusts the PCM receive signal gain. The options are 0dB
(default), +2dB, +4dB, +6dB, +8dB, -6dB, -4dB, -2dB.
Tx Gain: (option field) adjusts the PCM transmit signal gain. The options are 0dB
COMMANDS
Use Default Settings = [D]: Press D to return your selections to the default settings.
To Configure The FXS-PLAR Parameters, follow steps 1-4:


---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name..............: Port01
Port Type.........: Loop Start
Rx Gain...........: 0 dB
Tx Gain...........: 0 dB
Figure 19: FXS-PLAR Configuration Submenu.
between fields and the <Enter> key to toggle between options. Refer to the FXS -
PLAR Configuration Submenu Field Descriptions at the end of this section for
descriptions of the options available for each field.


---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name..............: P ************************************
Port Type.........: L * -MESSAGE!- *
Codec Mode........: m * *
Rx Gain...........: * *
Tx Gain...........: * Update configuration? *
* *
* *
* *
************************************
Figure 20: Update Configuration Screen.
Procedure (cont.)

FXS - PLAR CONFIGURATION SUBMENU FIELD DESCRIPTIONS
Name: (text field) This is a user-defined field. Any name up to 14 characters in length
can be entered to identify each port on the Octal Voice. Some users find it beneficial to
use circuit numbers to name the ports.
Port Status: (option field) Out of Service is the default setting. This field determines
the status of the port. The status will either be In Service or Out Of Service.
Port Type: (option field) You must check with your supplier to find out which start you
will need to select. The following port types are available for the FXS-PLAR interface
module:
• Loop Start: (Default) Primarily used where seizing is done in only in one direction.
• Ground Start: Primarily used where seizing takes place in either direction.
• PLAR: Private Line Automatic Ringdown.
ican and Japan; A-Law for all others.
COMMANDS
To Configure The E&M Parameters, follow steps 1-4:

Eastern Research, Inc. DNX - Octal Voice Slot: 05 He

---------------------------------------------------------------------
Name..............: Port01
Rx Gain...........: 0 dB
Tx Gain...........: 0 dB
Figure 21: E&M Configuration Submenu Menu.
between fields and the <Enter> key to toggle between options. Refer to the E&M
Configuration Submenu Field Descriptions at the end of this section for descriptions of
the options available for each field.


---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name..............: P ************************************
Codec Mode........: m * -MESSAGE!- *
Rx Gain...........: * *
Tx Gain...........: * *
* Update configuration? *
* *
* *
* *
************************************
Figure 22: Update Configuration Screen.
Procedure (cont.)

E&M CONFIGURATION SUBMENU FIELD DESCRIPTIONS
Name: (text field) This is a user-defined field. Any name up to 11 alphanumeric charac-
ters in length can be entered to identify each port on the Octal Voice. You may find it
beneficial to use circuit numbers to name the ports.
Port Status: (option field) This field determines the status of the port. The status will
either be In Service or Out Of Service.
ican and Japan; A-Law for the rest of the world.
COMMANDS

Diagnostics Menu
This menu allows you to perform various diagnostics on a selected port out of eight avail-
able ports. You should be able to perform these tests without affecting the performance
of the other ports that are not being tested.
Only the ports that are “In Service” are accessible for diagnostics. The FXO-DPT, FXS-
PLAR and E&M Interface Modules have the same diagnostics functionality. The follow-
ing procedures are applicable for all three interface modules.
To Run Diagnostics, follow steps 1-5:
1. From the Octal Voice Card Main Menu, place your cursor on the Diagnostics field and
Octal Voice Card Diagnostics
Port# Name Test Type Port Status Run Time

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 Port01 Normal Operation In Service 81
Current Backplane Status.................: On the Bus
Clear Run Time = [R]

Clear All Counters = [A]
Figure 23: Octal Voice Card Diagnostics Menu.
2. Place your cursor on a port number and press <Enter>. The following submenu
appears:

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name..............: Port01
Select Test Type..: Normal Operation
Tone Generator Setup = [S]
Figure 24: Octal Voice Card Diagnostics Submenu.
Procedure (cont.)
3. To select a Test Type, place your cursor on the Test Type field and press <Enter> to
scroll through the available options. Refer to the Diagnostics Field Descriptions at the
end of this section for the available options.
4. Press X and the following screen appears:


** Off the Bus **
--------------------- ---------------------
Port# Selected....: 1 ************************************
Name..............: s * *
Select Test Type..: N * -MESSAGE!- *
* *
* *
* Update configuration? *
* *
* *
* *
************************************
Figure 25: Update Configuration Menu.
Procedure (cont.)
5. Press Y to update diagnostics and return to the Octal Voice Card Diagnostics Menu or
press N to cancel changes and return to the Octal Voice Card Diagnostics Menu.
To Set up Tone Generator Diagnostics, follow steps 1-7:
1. From the Voice Card Main Menu, place your cursor on the Diagnostics field and press
<Enter>. The following menu appears:

Port# Name Test Type Port Status Run Time

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current Backplane Status.................: On the Bus
Clear Run Time = [R]

Clear All Counters = [A]
Figure 26: Octal Voice Card Diagnostics Menu.
2. Place your cursor on a port number and press <Enter>. The following submenu
appears:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name..............: Port01
Select Test Type..: Normal Operation
Figure 27: Octal Voice Card Diagnostics Submenu.

Procedure (cont.)
3. Select the Tone Generator test type by pressing <Enter> on the test type field until
the “Tone Generator” option appears. Refer to the Diagnostics Field Descriptions at
the end of this section for the available options.
4. Press S for the Tone Generator Setup and the following screen appears:

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name..............: Port01
Select Test Type..: Tone Generator
Tone Type.........: Other
Tone Frequency....: 1k/1333 Hz, 16 Hz mod
Tone Gain.........: -36 dB
Figure 28: Tone Generator Setup Submenu.
Upon entering the Tone Generator setup screen, all of the configurable fields display
default values.
5. Select the Tone Type, Tone Frequency, and Tone Gain by pressing <Enter> on the
corresponding fields to toggle between the options.
6. Press X and the following screen appears:

Port# Selected....: 1 ************************************

Name..............: P * *
Select Test Type..: T * -MESSAGE!- *
Tone Type.........: D * *
Tone Frequency....: 6 * *
Tone Gain.........: - * Update configuration? *
* *
* *
* *
************************************
Figure 29: Update Configuration Menu.
Procedure (cont.)
7. Press Y to update diagnostics and return to the Octal Voice Card Diagnostics Menu or
press N to cancel changes and return to the Octal Voice Card Diagnostics Menu.

DIAGNOSTICS FIELD DESCRIPTIONS
Port #: The port number selected from the Diagnostics menu.
Name: This is a user-defined field selected from the Configuration Entry submenu.
Test Type: (option field) A host of tests can be run on an Octal Voice Module Set. One
test for each port or a maximum of eight tests per module set can be selected. The
exception is the Digital Loopback test. The test type should be set to Normal Operation
at the end of your testing period.
• Normal Operation - (default) This is the operating mode the Octal Voice Module Set
is in when you are not performing tests.
• Digital Loopback - Permits testing of logic that generates timing for the transmit and
receive highways. Only one test can be run on one of the 8 ports at a time.
Configuration Maps should be set up prior to running this test. Refer to the
“Connection Maps” section of the manual to configure and activate maps.
• Analog Loopback - Confirms backplane interface logic and transmit/receive highway
timing/control are fully functional. One test for each port or a maximum of eight tests
per module set can be selected. Configuration Maps should be set up prior to
running this test. Refer to the “Connection Maps” section of the manual to configure
and activate maps.
• Backplane Loopback - Puts the channel in the backplane loopback by forcing the
destination time slot to be the same as the source time slot. One test for each port or
a maximum of eight tests per module set can be selected.
• Backplane Loopback with Tx idle - A channel is connected to itself via a backplane
connection. One test for each port or a maximum of eight tests per module set can be
selected.
• Transmit Idle Pattern - The transmit idle pattern will be transmitted from the external
equipment to the CODEC. One test for each port or a maximum of eight tests per
module set can be selected.

• Receive Idle Pattern - An idle pattern is generated by the CODEC toward the
external equipment. One test for each port or a maximum of eight tests per module
set can be selected.
• Tone Generator - This diagnostic tool allows you to verify the integrity of the circuit.
One test for each port or a maximum of eight tests per module set can be selected.
Tone Type: (option field) You can select either DTMF or Other.
Tone Frequency: (option field) The DTMF frequency ranges from 697 Hz + 1209
Hz to 941 Hz + 1633 Hz. The Other frequency ranges from 1k, 16 Hz mod to 2100
Hz, Single Tone.
Tone Gain: (option field) Allows an adjustment of the receive gain control from -36dB
to -6dB.
vice or Out of Service.
Run Time: Displays a running time of the active port. The elapsed time since the test is
enabled is displayed and updated every one second.
INDICATORS
Current Backplane Status: An On-line/Off-line status that displays the communication

with the DNX Backplane.
COMMANDS
Clear Run Time = [R]: Resets the run time of the current active port back to zero.
Clear All Counters = [A]: Resets the values of all ports back to zero.

Utilities Menu
The FXO-DPT, FXS-PLAR and E&M Interface Modules have the same utilities function-
ality. The following procedures are applicable for all three interface modules.
To access the Utilities:
1. From the Octal Voice Card Main Menu, place your cursor on the Utilities field and
Octal Voice Card Utilities
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Display Voice Signaling Status
Reset Board
Board Status: In Service/Out of Service
Figure 30: Octal Voice Card Utilities Menu.
Procedures for accessing and navigating through each of the submenus in the Octal
Voice Utilities Menu are detailed in the pages that follow. In addition, detailed field
descriptions for each submenu are supplied following each procedure.

To access the Display Voice Signaling Status, follow steps 1-3:
1. Place your cursor on the Display Voice Signaling Status field and press <Enter>. The
following menu appears:
Eastern Research, Inc. DNX - Octal Voice Slot: 05 He
Display Voice Signaling Status
'A' Status 'A' Transitions

Port# Port Status LOC REM LOC REM
------------------------------------------------------------------------
01 In Service On Hook On Hook 0 0
Backplane Status.......: On the Bus
Reset Transitions = [R]
Figure 31: Display Voice Signaling Status Menu.
The Display Voice Signaling Status screen shows the status of the LOC (local) and REM
(remote) ends either on hook or off hook. The status should be displayed and refreshed
in one second intervals.
2. To reset the on-hook, off-hook transition counts press R.
3. Press X to return to the previous menu.

VOICE SIGNALING STATUS FIELD DESCRIPTIONS
Port #: The port number selected.
vice or Out Of Service.
NOTE: Before you take the board out of service, the board must be on the bus.
‘A’ Status: This field records when the LOC (local) and REM (remote) ends are On
Hook or Off Hook. LOC and REM are independent of each other. A status of On Hook
means LOC and/or REM are inactive; a status of Off Hook means LOC and REM are
active. When both LOC and REM have a status of Off Hook, there is a complete call.
‘A’ Transitions: This field records how often the hook status changes.
COMMANDS
Reset Transitions = [R]: Press R to reset the number of ‘A’ Transitions to 0.
To Reset the Board, follow steps 1-3:
This utility causes the Octal Voice Application Module and the selected Interface Module
to initialize to its power-up configuration. During this boot-up cycle, no user data will flow.
Since the configuration resides on the SMC, connections will be restored.
1. From the Octal Voice Card Utilities Menu, place the cursor on the Reset Board field
and press <Enter>. The following screen appears:
Octal Voice Card Utilities
--------------------- ---------------------
************************************
* *
* -MESSAGE!- *
* *
* *
* Reset This Octal Voice Card? *
* *
* *
* *
************************************
Figure 32: Reset Board Menu.

2. Press N to return to the Utilities menu.
3. Press Y to reset the board and the next screen appears with the following message:
“Alert! Please wait while we establish communications with the system manager!
Press any key to continue.” After a few seconds you are returned to the Node Sum-
mary Menu.
NOTE: Resetting the module will cause data to be momentarily corrupted.

About Menu
The About menu displays information about the software release and version, and
details about the Octal Voice Application Module.
The FXO-DPT, FXS-PLAR and E&M Interface Modules have similar identification infor-
mation. The only difference is the Rear Card Type field displays the current installed
interface module.
To display Module Identification Information:
1. From the Voice Card Main Menu, place your cursor on the About field and press
<Enter>. The following screen appears:
Eastern Research, Inc. DNX 88-Octal Voice Nest:#06 Slot:#03 Help = [?]
Octal Voice Card About
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Software Version.........: 3.1
Software Release Date....: November 14, 2001
Software Checksum........: 6C81
Front Xilinx Version.....: Voice134
E&M Xilinx Version.......: EM133
FXO-FXS Xilinx Version...: TW1_9
Front Card Type..........: Octal Voice
Front Card Revision......: 0
Rear Card Type...........: Octal Voice FXS/PLAR
Rear Card Revision.......: 0
Figure 33: Sample About Menu with E&M Interface Module.
NOTE: Depending upon the interface module you choose, the Rear Card Type field will
display either Octal Voice FXO/DPT, Octal Voice FXS/PLAR, or Octal Voice E&M.

ABOUT FIELD DESCRIPTIONS
Software Version: Displays the software version currently residing in the Octal Voice’s
flash memory.
Software Release Date: Displays the date of module software release.
Software Checksum: Displays the sum of all bytes in the Octal Voice module’s flash
memory at power up. Also used to identify software version.
Front XILINX Version: Displays the hardware version of downloadable, programmable

devices.
E&M XILINX Version: Displays the hardware version of downloadable, programmable

devices.
FXO - FXS XILINX Version: Displays the hardware version of downloadable, program-
mable devices.
Front Card Type: Displays the type of Application Module in the system.
Front Card Rev: Displays the Application Module’s hardware revision level.
Rear Card Type: Displays the type of Interface Module in the system.
Rear Card Rev: Displays the Interface Module’s hardware revision level.

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DNX Series Multiservice Access Concentrator

EN55022, Class A, 1994

EN50082-1, 1991 (EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4)

Octal Voice Module, Rev 3.1 1

Octal Voice Module Set

Figure 1: Octal Voice Application Module.

2 Octal Voice Module, Rev 3.1

Octal Voice Module, Rev 3.1 3

Octal Voice Interface Modules

FXO-DPT FXS-PLAR E&M

4 Octal Voice Module, Rev 3.1

E&M Interface Module

Octal Voice Module, Rev 3.1 5

Figure 3: E&M Type I Signaling.

6 Octal Voice Module, Rev 3.1

Voice Frequency (VF) paths not shown.

Figure 4: E&M Type I Signaling Operation.

Voice Frequency (VF) paths not shown.

Figure 5: E&M Type II Signaling Operation (Default).

Octal Voice Module, Rev 3.1 7

The top connector P1 controls channels 1 to 6, connector P2 controls channels 7 and 8.

E P1-28 P1-32 P1-36 P1-40 P1-44 P1-48 P2-28 P2-32

SB P1-29 P1-33 P1-37 P1-41 P1-45 P1-49 P2-29 P2-33

Table for Jumper setting

J36 J37 J38 J39 J40 J41

Figure 6: Jumper Settings for the E&M Interface Card.

8 Octal Voice Module, Rev 3.1

Talk Battery and Signaling Battery Inputs

Connecting the Talk Battery or Signal Battery

1. Shut off power to the supply wires.

Octal Voice Module, Rev 3.1 9

Figure 7: DNX-11 Talk Battery Connection.

DNX DC Return (+) Talk Battery

Figure 8: Talk Battery Connections.

8. Power may now be applied to the unit.

10 Octal Voice Module, Rev 3.1

E&M Type I Signaling

E&M Type II Signaling

FXS-PLAR, Loop Start or Ground Start

Octal Voice Module, Rev 3.1 11

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

12 Octal Voice Module, Rev 3.1

Configuring A Slot for the Octal Voice

Eastern Research, Inc. DNX 88 Node Manager Help = [?]

Nest #6 Slot Configuration Menu

Slot# Device Type Name Redundancy

N+1 Redundancy: Enable

Change Card = [Enter key] [D]elete Card [P]ort/Link Cfg

Figure 9: Slot Configuration Menu.

Octal Voice Module, Rev 3.1 13

Eastern Research, Inc. DNX 88 Node Manager Help = [?]

Figure 10: Slot Configuration submenu.

14 Octal Voice Module, Rev 3.1

Accessing the Octal Voice Main Menu

Eastern Research, Inc. DNX 88 Node Manager Help = [?]

Node Summary Menu

Nest# Nest Name Config Type Nest State Nest Alarm

Figure 11: Node Summary Menu.

Octal Voice Module, Rev 3.1 15

Voice Card Main Menu

Figure 12: Voice Card Main Menu.

16 Octal Voice Module, Rev 3.1