DCU36 Universal Voice Grade

Dual Channel Unit (COT)

Description, Application, and
Installation
363-252-706
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Table of Contents
DCU36 Universal Voice Grade Dual Channel Unit (COT) 1

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Changes in Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Universal Voice Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Secretarial Line/Off-Premises Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Foreign Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the DCU36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Verifying F1:F2 Cross-Connects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Audible/Visual Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Provisioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Local Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Demand Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turn Up Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Appendix A
Glossary

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List of Figures
Figure 1.1: DCU36 Dual UVG Channel Unit (COT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Figure 1.2: DCU36 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Figure 1.3: Typical UVG Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Figure 1.4: Typical Back-to-Back Hybrid FX Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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DCU36 Universal Voice Grade Dual Channel Unit (COT)

Description
This document provides technical information for the DCU36 Universal Voice
Grade Dual Channel Unit (COT). The DCU36, illustrated in Fig. 1.1, provides
dual two-wire Universal Voice Grade (UVG) channels with either loop- or
ground-start supervision.

Figure 1.1: DCU36 Dual UVG Channel Unit (COT)

The DCU36, located at the Central Office Terminal (COT), works in

conjunction with the Remote Digital Terminal (RDT) or Optical Network Unit
(ONU) complement plug-in units DCU 20, DCU 30, DCU 37, DCU 60, or DCU
61 to provide locally switched special services and single party message

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telephone service. The DCU36 may be used to provide Foreign Exchange (FX)
service when back-to-back hybrid, or tandem, circuits are used. Locally
switched special services supported by the DCU36 include:

• Centrex Lines (CL)

• PBX Lines and Trunks
• WATS Lines and Trunks
• 800 Service Lines and Trunks
• Direct-Outward-Dialing (DOD)
• Off-Premises Extensions (OPX)
• Secretarial Lines (SL)

The DCU36 contains two current sink circuits that provide the interface
between the central office line/trunk circuits and the system digital loop
carrier system. In on-hook state, the DCU36 is compatible with Automatic
Line Insulation Tests (ALIT) and in off-hook state has a DC resistance of

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1,000 ohm. The DCU36 is not provisionable and provides 0dB of channel loss
with an input impedance of 900 ohm in series with 2.16µF. Refer to Fig. 2 for a
block diagram of the DCU36.

Figure 1.2: DCU36 Block Diagram

In UVG or FX applications using the DCU36 and its RDT complement

DCU37, the DCU36 automatically selects loop- or ground-start signaling.
When the DCU37 is provisioned for SL/OPX, the DCU36 signaling is
automatically configured for loop-start only.

The DCU36 is compatible with rotary and Dual Tone Multifrequency (DTMF)
dialing, and it is equipped with forward disconnect and on-hook transmission
capabilities. The model number, revision level, and date of manufacture are
coded on the unit’s nonvolatile memory to allow an operator to access card
inventory information from the Supervisory System (SS).

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Changes in Document
This document has been reissued for rebranding to reflect AFC corporate
identity.

Application
Universal Voice Grade
The DCU36 is used with its complement RDT channel unit DCU 37 to provide
locally-switched special services. Refer to Fig. 3 for a typical UVG application.
In this configuration, the DCU 37 is auto-provisioned in the RDT for a
600 ohm input impedance with 0dB of insertion loss.

Figure 1.3: Typical UVG Application

Secretarial Line/Off-Premises Extension

The DCU36 may be used with the DCU 37 at the RDT or ONU for SL/OPX
applications. When the SL/OPX function is selected, the COT channel unit,
DCU36, can be bridged to other channel units or cable pairs using bridge
lifters.

Foreign Exchange
The DCU36 can be used to interface a Foreign Exchange Station (FXS)
channel unit if back-to-back hybrid circuits are used in the central office.
When used in this configuration, the RDT or ONU unit is auto-provisioned for
a 600 ohm input impedance with 0dB of insertion loss.

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For offices that use back-to-back hybrid applications, two FX circuits may be
served using the DCU36 at the COT and the DCU 37 at the RDT. In this
approach, one channel of the DCU 36 connects to an FXS channel unit, which
in turn is routed to an Foreign Exchange Office (FXO) channel unit via
interoffice facility. Refer to for a typical 2-wire FX application.

Figure 1.4: Typical Back-to-Back Hybrid FX Application

Installation

ALERT! The DCU36 uses certain semiconductor devices that can be

damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Do not remove the DCU 36 from
the protective packing container until time of installation. To equalize the
static charge on the DCU36 and the channel shelf, establish a body path to
ground using an ESD wrist strap connected to the ESD ground jack of the
common shelf. If storing or shipping the DCU36 becomes necessary, place
it in a conductive shipping container or wrap it in aluminum foil to prevent
static buildup.

Installing the DCU36

The DCU36 can be installed in any channel slot of a COT channel shelf. Insert
the unit in the slot, ensuring the connector mates properly with the connector
in the channel shelf. Use the following procedure to install the DCU36.

1. Verify correct card received for installation. If card received is incorrect or

damaged, contact:

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2. Logon to SS. Main Menu displays.
3. Press 3 Channel Provisioning and then <ENTER>. Channel Provisioning
Menu displays.
4. Press 4 Retrieve Channel Parameters and then <ENTER>. The system dis-
plays:
COT-RDT ID or CLLI Code- Bayframe = __

5. Enter COT identification number or CLLI Code-Bayframe Location and then

press <ENTER>. The system displays:
Channel Number or PG Address

6. Enter channel number or Pair Gain (PG) address of channel slot assigned by
system administrator and press <ENTER>. The system displays:
UNEQUIPPED Channel
NOT PROVISIONED

If system does not respond with UNEQUIPPED Channel, determine and

correct problem before continuing.
7. Make sure you are wearing an ESD-approved wrist strap properly connected
to the ESD ground connection on the lower right front of the common shelf.

ALERT! Channel units are susceptible to damage from ESD. To prevent

static discharge damage, use an ESD wrist strap. An ESD ground
connection is provided on the lower right front of the common shelf.

For first-time installation, go to step 10. If installation is due to a failed

DCU36, continue with step 8.
8. Remove the desired DCU36 from the channel shelf.

ALERT! When removing a channel unit, be sure that it does not touch
components on an adjacent unit. Contact with other components could
disable the entire system.

9. Pack the channel unit in an appropriate ESD-safe container.

10. Remove new DCU36 from shipping container.

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ALERT! Channel units are susceptible to damage from ESD. To prevent static discharge
damage, use an ESD wrist strap. An ESD ground connection is provided on the lower right
front of the common shelf.

11. Inspect contacts on new channel unit. Contacts are located on connector and
back edge of card. Contacts should be clean, straight, and free from damage.
12. Place latch on DCU36 circuit card in open position and insert channel unit into
slot. While holding faceplate, position card onto guides and slide card into slot
until firmly seated.
13. Position latch on DCU36 circuit card in closed position. Verify that card is
firmly in place before closing latch.
14. Enter channel number or PG address of channel slot assigned by system ad-
ministrator and press <ENTER>. The system displays:
EQUIPPED Channel

to verify that the DCU36 slot is now equipped. If no message is displayed

to confirm the equipped status, determine the problem, correct it, and
then return to step 1.
15. Update office records. DCU36 installation procedure complete.

Verifying F1:F2 Cross-Connects

If installed, the F1:F2 cross-connects are verified using the SS. By installing
and verifying the F1:F2 cross-connects, you are able to make cable pair
assignments at the COT and the RDT. Use the following procedure to verify
the cross-connects and display or print the Channel Shelf Status Report.

1. Logon to SS. Main Menu displays.

2. Press 3 Channel Provisioning and then <ENTER>. Channel Provisioning
Menu displays.
3. Press 5 Time Slot Assignment and then <ENTER>. Time Slot Menu displays.
4. Press 4 Enter F1-F2 Cross Connect and then <ENTER>. The system displays:
WC or COT-RDT ID = __

Primary Wire Center (WC) includes three numeric characters separated

by / followed by three numeric characters, or enter the COT identification
number or RDT identification number.
5. Enter the Wire Center and press <ENTER> or enter the COT or RDT identifi-
cation number and press <ENTER>. The system displays:
F1 = __

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F1 is PG number. It includes a PG cable identification number and cable

pair count at the COT. For example, if PG cable number is 03 and cable
pair count at the COT is 101, then F1 = 03101.
6. Enter PG number (F1) and press <ENTER>. The system displays:
F2 = __

F2 is PG number that includes PG cable identification number and cable

pair count at the RDT. For example, if PG cable number is 03 and cable
pair count at the RDT is 101, then F2 = 03101.
7. Enter PG number (F2) and press <ENTER>. The system displays:
Any Changes? [Y]

8. Enter Y or N and press <ENTER>.

If you enter Y, return to step 6 to change values entered in F1 and F2. Y is
default.
If you enter N, system responds with either of the following messages:

Cross Connect Provisioned

F1 = IPG944,1122 F2 = PG455,433
Enter Another? [Y] __

or

Cross Connect Not Provisioned

F1 = IPG943,1123 F2 = PG453,432
F1 = ==Idle== F2 = PG453,402
Override Cross Connect (Y/N)? __

where the first data line displays settings as entered and the second data
line displays existing settings.
If the first message is received, which states that the cross-connect is
provisioned, go to step 10.
If the second message is received, which states that the cross-connect is
not provisioned, continue with step 9.
9. Enter Y or N to indicate whether to override existing settings and press <EN-
TER>.
N retains existing addresses shown on the second line. Y overrides
existing settings and inserts new settings entered, displayed on the first
line.
After either Y or N is selected, the system displays:

Enter Another? [Y] __

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10. Enter Y or N and press <ENTER>.

If you enter Y, return to step 3.
If you enter N, Time Slot Menu displays. Continue with step 11.
11. Press 5 Retrieve Channel Shelf Status and then <ENTER>. The system dis-
plays:
Retrieve Channel Shelf Status
COT-RDT or CLLI Code-Bayframe = __

Choose COT/RDT identification number or CLLI Code-Bayframe location

of COT or RDT to which channel is assigned.
12. Enter COT/RDT identification number or CLLI Code - Bayframe location and
press <ENTER>. System requests shelf number with the following message:
Channel Shelf (1 to 7) = __

13. Enter channel shelf number and press <ENTER>. System processes informa-
tion and requests output format:
Processing...
(D)isplay, (P)rint, or (B)oth = __

14. Select D, P, or B and press <ENTER>.

D displays Channel Shelf Status Report, P prints the report, and B
displays and prints the report. Default is D.
The Channel Shelf Status Report shows COT/RDT identification number,
Channel Shelf number, and PG system identification number for COT or
RDT, each channel, channel number, PG address, channel unit type and
CLEI code, cross-connect information, assignment group status, DS-1
number, mode, and time slot.
If you entered P, go to step 16. If you entered B or D, continue with step
15.
15. Press <ENTER>. Scrolls display through Channel Shelf Status Report.
16. Press <ESC> three times. System returns to Main Menu.

Audible/Visual Indicator
If the DCU36 is installed in a channel slot manually provisioned for a
different type of channel unit, an indicator will sound and a CU LED on the
Alarm Unit will light, indicating a channel unit mismatch. An illuminated CU
LED may also indicate channel unit diagnostics have detected a defective
channel unit in the terminal.

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Provisioning
There are no provisionable parameters for the DCU36.

Testing
General
The DCU36 is compatible with the PG test controller or equivalent systems
that use Mechanized Loop Testing (MLT) procedures. All system channel
units are compatible with the integrated Metallic Test Access Unit (MTAU)
and provide the interface as required for the remote test units. The system
provides channel testing using internal channel unit diagnostics inherent to
the system.

Local Tests
Local testing from the channel unit may be accomplished using the
faceplate-mounted jacks and indicator. The busy LED lights when either of
the channels is in use. The test jacks are used to monitor the tip and ring leads
of the channel unit. Jacks are provided to monitor both the odd and even
channels.

Diagnostic Tests
The system can perform diagnostics on channel units to verify performance of
each channel. These tests can be performed on a demand or routine basis and
may be used in lieu of manual ring, dial, and talk tests for channel unit
turn-up.

The system diagnostic capabilities can verify the following DCU36 functions:

• 2-Wire Insertion Loss

• 1 kHz Hybrid Balance
• Off-hook
• Ringing
• Ring Ground
• Reverse Battery
• Tip Open

The results of these procedures are recorded and maintained in the SS for
analysis at a later time. Routine diagnostic reports are maintained in the SS
for display or print until new diagnostic reports are generated.

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Demand Diagnostic Tests

Demand diagnostic test procedures should be used when a small number of

channel units is to be tested. Use the following procedure to perform demand
diagnostic tests on a channel unit.

ALERT! Demand diagnostic tests can be service-affecting. Before

proceeding, be sure that the channels you plan to test are not connected
and/or the subscribers have been notified.

1. Logon to SS. Main Menu displays.

2. Press 5 Maintenance and <ENTER>. Maintenance Menu displays.
3. Press 4 Channel Unit Diagnostics and <ENTER>. Channel Unit Diagnostics
Menu displays.
4. Press 1 Perform Demand Diagnostics and <ENTER>. The system displays:
COT-RDT ID or CLLI Code-Bayframe = [XX-
XX]

5. Enter the COT identification number and press <ENTER>. The system dis-
plays:
Channel Number or PG Address =

6. Enter desired channel number and press <ENTER>. The channel number con-
tains the channel shelf number (1-7), a hyphen (-), and the channel slot number
(1-96). The system displays Test Menu and a list of provisioning parameters.
7. Select 1 ALL. All available automatic tests are performed on the equipped
channel unit.
If the channel unit fails the diagnostic tests, go to step 8.
If the channel unit passes the diagnostic tests and an additional channel
unit is to be tested, press <ESC> repeatedly to return to the Channel
Unit Diagnostics Menu and repeat steps 4 through 7 for each channel to
be tested.
If the channel unit passes the diagnostic tests and all channel units have
been tested, this procedure is complete.
8. Remove and reinsert the failed channel unit. Refer to Installing the DCU36 for
procedures.
9. Press <ESC> until Channel Unit Diagnostics Menu displays, and repeat steps
4 through 7. If the channel unit fails a second time, go to step 10.
10. Do not proceed. Contact AFC Technical Services for assistance.

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Turn Up Diagnostic Tests

Turn up diagnostic tests consist of channel unit diagnostic procedures

performed after installation through the SS. This turn up procedure verifies
channel function without the need for standard ring, dial, and talk procedures.
These channel unit diagnostics can be performed on a number of channel units
in less time than traditional turn-up procedures. Use the following procedure
to conduct the turn up diagnostic test.

ALERT! Turn-up tests can be service-affecting. Be sure that the channels

you select are not connected and/or the subscribers have been notified
prior to proceeding.

1. Logon to SS. Main Menu displays.

2. Press 5 Maintenance Menu and <ENTER>. Maintenance Menu displays.
3. Press 4 Channel Unit Diagnostics and <ENTER>. Channel Unit Diagnostics
Menu displays.
4. Press 2 Turn-up Diagnostics and <ENTER>. The SS displays:
Turn-Up Diagnostics
COT-RDT ID or CLLI Bayframe

5. Enter the COT identification number or CLLI Code-Bayframe Location of the

network element to which the channels are assigned and press <ENTER>. The
SS displays:

WARNING: TESTS IN THIS MODE CAN

AFFECT SERVICE. BE SURE
THAT SUBSCRIBERS ARE NOT
CONNECTED OR HAVE BEEN
NOTIFIED PRIOR TO
PROCEEDING

Turn-Up Diagnostics
Start Channel Number = [1 1] __

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6. Press <ENTER> to accept the default channel number of 1 - 1 or enter the

channel number or the PG address of the first channel in the sequence to be
tested and press <ENTER>. The system displays:
Stop Channel Number = [7 96] __

7. Press <ENTER> to accept the default channel number of 7 - 96 or enter the

channel number or the PG address of the last channel in the sequence to be test-
ed and press <ENTER>. The system displays:
Turn-Up Diagnostics Successfully Started

After completion of the Turn-up tests, the SS displays Channel Unit

Diagnostics Menu.
8. Press 6 - Retrieve Diagnostics Information and press <ENTER>. A menu dis-
plays a query for more specific diagnostic information.
9. Press 4 - Retrieve Turn-Up Diagnostic Totals for a Specific COT or RDT. The
SS displays:
Turn-Up Diagnostic Totals for a Specific COT or RDT

COT-RDT ID or CLLI Code-Bayframe = __

10. Enter the COT or CLLI Code-Bayframe Location of the network element to
which the channels are assigned and press <ENTER>. The SS displays:
(D)isplay, (P)rint, or (B)oth = [D] __

11. Press D and <ENTER> to display, P and <ENTER> to print, or B and <EN-
TER> to both print and display. The turn-up diagnostics totals report is printed
and/or displayed. This report lists the total number of channels testable, total
number of channels attempted, total number of channels passed, and total
number of channels failed. The test is complete.

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Appendix A
Glossary

This section presents a definition of the acronyms and abbreviations used in

this document.

ALIT Automatic Line Extension Test

CL Centrex Lines
CODEC Coder/Decoder
COT Central Office Terminal
CU Channel Unit
DCU Dual Channel Unit
DOD Direct Outward Dialing
DTMF Dual Tone Multifrequency
E Equipment
EEPROM Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
F Facility
FX Foreign Exchange
FXO Foreign Exchange Office
FXS Foreign Exchange Station
LED Light-Emitting Diode
MDF Main Distributing Frame
MLT Mechanized Loop Testing
MTAU Metallic Test Access Unit
ONU Optical Network Unit
OPX Off-Premises Extension
PBX Private Branch Exchange
PCM Pulse Code Modulation
PG Pair Gain
R Ring
RCV Receive
RDT Remote Digital Terminal
SL Secretarial Line
SS Supervisory System
T Tip
TAAER Test Access A Equipment Ring
TAAET Test Access A Equipment Tip
TAAFR Test Access A Facility Ring

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TAAFT Test Access A Facility Tip

UVG Universal Voice Grade
VF Voice Frequency
WATS Wide Area Telecommunications Service
WC Wire Center
XMT Transmit

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