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Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide Version 1.3 Version 1.1 Telstra Corporation Limited Page 1/29 ACN 051 775 556...
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Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide The information contained in this document was correct at the time of printing. However, in order to improve its products, Telstra reserves the right to modify the details in this document at any time and without warning.
ATA under Warranty - with Telstra Service Assurance 3.8.3 ATA under Warranty - without Telstra Service Assurance 3.8.4 ATA out of Warranty - with Telstra Service Assurance Version 1.1 Page 3/29 Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide Telstra Corporation Limited ACN 051 775 556...
Serial (V.24) port of the ATA like a modem. Braintree Communications developed the ATA for Telstra’s Argent network. The ATA continues to improve and the latest user guide and installation software can be downloaded from Braintree’s Internet Address at www.braintree.com.au.
Power plugpack Mounting template Two (2) screws connector User Guide (this document) Warranty card Table 1: ATA Package Contents Table 2: ATA Spare Parts Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide Material Number 577/00117 577/00118 Telstra Corporation Limited ACN 051 775 556...
V.120 for Asynchronous data, for Cash Registers, Terminals EFTPOS synchronous access (like the Modem Port) Analogue telephone connection to ISDN network Carries telephone and data from all other ports Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide Telstra Corporation Limited ACN 051 775 556...
Table 3 provides a list of “startup status codes” that the ATA displays in order of sequence when the power is being applied, the call is being set up, and the configuration is being downloaded by the Argent Network Management System (NMS). Table 4 provides a list of “fault codes” displayed when a fault occurs.
Only the decimal point on the Seven Segment Display is illuminated when the configuration has been downloaded successfully by the Argent NMS, and the ATA is functioning correctly with connected EFTPOS terminals responding normally. No other codes will be displayed on the Seven Segment Display in this mode and the unit can be assumed to be correctly configured and operational.
It then automatically makes a D-Channel X.25 call to the factory programmed Argent Pre-configuration NMS number to obtain its IP address and the X.121 and IP addresses of the main NMS application hosts. During this process the Seven-Segment Display shows a 3, “Pre-Configuration in Progress”.
3.6.9 Observe the Software Download The Argent NMS will then make a decision if the ATA requires a new version of software. If this decision is made the NMS will start downloading the new software which will take between 3 to 10 minutes.
3.6.13 Replace the ATA if Faulty on Arrival If the ATA is faulty on arrival, see section 3.8 for warranty instructions. Version 1.1 Page 12/29 FxxxxxxxxxxY (Argent Dedicated Service) FxxxxxxxxxxT (Argent Test Service) Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide Telstra Corporation Limited ACN 051 775 556...
8 data bits and one stop bit, (ie N, 8,1). The Argent Terminal adaptor connects to a terminal or computer with a standard modem cable. Plug the D25 male connector into the V.24 / RS232 Serial port on the ATA using a standard straight through modem cable.
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8. Select Standard Modem Types – Standard 33600 bps Modem 9. Click on Next 10. Select the Communications port to which the ATA Modem is attached Version 1.1 Page 14/29 Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide Telstra Corporation Limited ACN 051 775 556...
To Install Dial-Up Networking (DUN) and TCP/IP please refer to your Microsoft Installation Guide or your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the latest configuration information. Version 1.1 Page 15/29 Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide Telstra Corporation Limited ACN 051 775 556...
5. Select a device (Standard 33600 bps Modem) 6. Click Next 7. Type in the area code and telephone number of ISP dial-up number Version 1.1 Page 16/29 Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide Telstra Corporation Limited ACN 051 775 556...
EFTPOS, it can not be used for PPP or V.120. 3.6.19 End to end test Contact your Service Provider to arrange for an end to end test. Version 1.1 Page 17/29 Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide Telstra Corporation Limited ACN 051 775 556...
3.7 ATA Maintenance In the case where the Argent TA fails to operate, contact your Service Provider for assistance. 3.7.1 Check the Seven Segment display Check the ATA Seven Segment Display for indication of possible fault conditions. The normal running state is Decimal point only illuminated.
If the ATA was purchased directly from Telstra, then Telstra can replace the faulty ATA package with an ATA package from Telstra stores, however Maintenance Fee-For- Service charges will apply for the site visit and labour. Version 1.1 Page 19/29 Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide Telstra Corporation Limited ACN 051 775 556...
If an ATA, which is out of warranty, is found to be faulty and you have a Service Assurance contract, Telstra will replace the complete ATA package free of charge (if it cannot be repaired on site). Version 1.1 Page 20/29 Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide Telstra Corporation Limited ACN 051 775 556...
4 V.24 SERIAL PORT ‘AT’ COMMANDS Introduction The Argent Terminal Adaptor (ATA) is an ISDN device with powerful features for interconnection. While the primary purpose of Argent is the delivery of transactions to centralised hosts, the ATA extends the functionality of the ISDN line to carry this service.
This number must be one of the numbers issued on this connection by Telstra. MSN Version 1.1 Page 22/29 Retrieves the telephone number Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide Telstra Corporation Limited ACN 051 775 556...
These abbreviations are used to describe the actions required from an analogue tone phone to initiate a supplementary service. Version 1.1 Page 23/29 Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide Telstra Corporation Limited ACN 051 775 556...
Square brackets indicate that the enclosed item is optional Destination number Dial Tone Off Hook Replace Handset when condition detected by ATA Recall signal from telephone Network Responds with confirmation tone Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide Telstra Corporation Limited ACN 051 775 556...
S65 for Voice (telephone) calls and S67 for Data calls (see section 4.3) will be presented by the remote end initiating the call. Version 1.1 Page 26/29 Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide OH DT #8#1# RH OH DT #8#0# RH OH DT #8#*# RH...
ATA is meant to respond to calls on a different phone number to another device on the same OnRamp service. Version 1.1 Page 27/29 Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide OH * 21 DN # RH OH # 21 # RH OH * # 21 # RSP RH...
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The ATA’s MSN phone number can also be entered using the AT command shown in section4.2 for the register S51. Version 1.1 Page 28/29 Argent Terminal Adaptor - User Guide OH DT #1# [telephone number] # RH Telstra Corporation Limited...
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