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Copyright 2001 Avaya Inc. All rights reserved. Published by Avaya Inc., who reserve the right to make improvements to the products described in this manual and to revise this publication at any time without notice to any person of such changes.
Contents CONTENTS Section 1: Introduction to ArgentBranch ............5 About ArgentBranch ..........................6 ArgentBranch Modules ....................6 ArgentBranch PABX Features ...................7 Safety and Homologation Statements....................9 Declaration of Conformity..................9 Statutory Restrictions....................9 Australian requirements .....................9 Further Information and Product Updates ..................10 Product Variants..........................11 Current Country Variants..................11 Port Labelling.............................12...
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ArgentBranch Hardware Reference Manual DCE Cable.......................24 LAN Interconnect Cable ..................25 LAN Crossover Cable....................26 LAN Cable.......................27 Expansion Interconnect Cable..................28 V.24/V.28 WAN Cable....................29 X.21 WAN Cable.....................30 V.35 WAN Cable.....................31 Port Safety Classification ........................33 Technical Specifications........................35 Interfaces .........................35 Protocols ........................36 Section 3: Fitting/Upgrade Instructions ............1 Rack Mounting Assembly instructions....................2...
Section 1: Introduction to ArgentBranch This section contains … About ArgentBranch, page 6 Safety and Homologation Statements, page 9 Further Information and Product Updates, page 10 Product Variants, page 11 Port Labelling, page 12 Port Connections, page 13...
The features provided by standard Caller Display telephones or Caller Display units. All of the above features can be used with the ArgentBranch to provide a fully integrated voice and data system with features otherwise only available on expensive call centre systems.
Section 1: Introduction to ArgentBranch PABX F RGENT RANCH EATURES The main ArgentBranch PABX features are as follows: 8-60 Telephone Lines (connections to the Public Switched Telephone Network - PSTN). 0-100 Telephone Ports (internal extensions). ISDN connections to meet your traffic requirements.
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For configuration information and an overview of the advanced features available on the ArgentBranch, please refer to the Help Text files on the Installation Wizard CD that accompanies all new units. This CD is designed to make installation and configuration of your ArgentBranch as simple as possible.
All ISDN and WAN cables used with this product must not be longer than 3m. Refer to Cables, page 23 for details. The 2A 16V Lump-in-Line PSU supplied with the ArgentBranch must only be connected to 50Hz/60Hz AC power sources in the range 100 – 240V.
ArgentBranch Hardware Reference Manual FURTHER INFORMATION AND PRODUCT UPDATES Further information, including Product and Reference Manual updates, can be obtained from Avaya Inc. Alchemy Dealers and Distributors, or from Avaya Inc. Alchemy web site: http://www.avaya.co.uk/products/#alchemy Revision 2...
Section 1: Introduction to ArgentBranch PRODUCT VARIANTS As a standalone product the ArgentBranch can be used as an IP Router with integral Firewall. When used in conjunction with any ArgentPhone module the ArgentBranch acts as a fully featured PBX. The ArgentBranch 3000 is equipped with 1 x PRI (Primary rate ISDN) module. This module can be used to provide upto 30 external lines.
ArgentBranch Hardware Reference Manual PORT LABELLING This section illustrates the ports on the ArgentBranch products. RGENT RANCH RONT The following diagram shows the port labelling on the front of the Alchemy Series ArgentBranch product: Expansion Port WAN Port Unit LAN Link...
Section 1: Introduction to ArgentBranch PORT CONNECTIONS This section provides information on the use of the ArgentBranch ports. It covers: DTE Port. DC Power Input Connector. Connection to Primary Rate ISDN (PRI). Audio Input Connector. Connection to an X.21, V.35 or V.24/V.28 Leased Line.
ONNECTION TO AN EASED The Leased Line port on the rear of the ArgentBranch is labelled as follows: This port supports a single synchronous data connection, and can support an X.21, V.35 or V.24/V.28 interface. The selection of the required interface is automatically determined from the pin-out of the appropriate Alchemy Series cable plugged into the port.
RGENT XPANSION ORTS The ArgentBranch is equipped with six Expansion ports. These are located on the rear of the unit and are labelled as follows: EXPANSION The Expansion ports are used to interconnect to other Alchemy Series products i.e. the ArgentPhone 8/16/30.
ONNECTION TO ASIC The ArgentBranch 0808 connects to Basic Rate ISDN. The ArgentBranch 3000 has one free ISDN slot (slot B). A second PRI30 module or a BRI8 module can be installed in this slot. The ArgentPRI30 or ArgentBRI8 upgrade Features are supplied with suitable cables for connection to the ISDN Network.
ArgentBranch Hardware Reference Manual PORT PINOUTS This section provides technical specifications for the ArgentBranch ports. DTE P OCKET Pin 1 Pin 25 Pin No. Description Signal Direction Transmit Data (TxD) Receive Data (RxD) Request to Send (RTS) Clear to Send(CTS)
Section 2: Technical Data ISDN P – P (RJ45 Socket) Pin 1 Pin 8 Pin No. Description Signal Direction Receive data (Rx-A) Receive data (Rx-B) Transmit data (Tx-B) Transmit data (Tx-A) LAN P - 10B T/100B T (RJ45 S OCKET The information below refers to LAN ports 1 –...
Section 2: Technical Data (3.5 UDIO TEREO OCKET Left Right Common Pin No. Description Signal Direction Common Common Left Audio In – Left Channel Right Audio In – Right Channel (RJ45 S XPANSION OCKET Pin 1 Pin 8 Pin No. Description Signal Direction Receive Data (Rx-B)
ArgentBranch Hardware Reference Manual XTERNAL ONTROL Pin No. Description Circuit 1 Circuit 2 0 Volts (Ground/Chassis) Not Connected Not Connected Control Circuit Information Control Circuit 1 Pin 2 and Pin 3, ensure that Pin 2 is at a positive voltage with respect to Pin 3.
Section 2: Technical Data CABLES This section provides information about the cables that are used with ArgentBranch. PRI/BRI ISDN C ABLE Part No: CABBRINN03M0PP00 Sales Feature: ARG-ISDNC Supply: Supplied as standard with ArgentBranch. 1 cable supplied per ISDN unit. RJ45 Plug.
ArgentBranch Hardware Reference Manual DCE C ABLE Part No: CABMANSN02M0PS00 Sales Feature: ARG-TAC 25 Way D-Type Plug with UNC 4-40 locking screws. 9 Way D-Type Socket with UNC 4-40 locking screws. 12 core screened cable – each core is 7/0.203mm (24 a.w.g.) tinned copper stranded wire, nominal capacitance of 95pF/m, resistance of 92 Ω/km, screened with tinned...
NTERCONNECT ABLE Part No: CABETHNN01M0PP00 Sales Feature: ARG-HSIC Supply: Optional extra. This cable is used when connecting the ArgentWAN 3 to the ArgentBranch. RJ45 Plug. RJ45 Plug. Cat 5 UTP cable – GREEN. 1 metre. Pin Connections End A Colour...
ArgentBranch Hardware Reference Manual LAN C ROSSOVER ABLE Part No: CABETHNX03M0PP00 Sales Feature: ARG-EX10C Supply: Optional extra. This cable is used when connecting Hub Ports 1 – 7 directly to another Hub. RJ45 Plug. RJ45 Plug. Cat 5 UTP cable – BLACK.
Section 2: Technical Data LAN C ABLE Part No: CABETHNN03M0PP00 Sales Feature: ARG-LAN3C Supply: Optional extra. This cable is used when connecting Hub Ports 1 – 7 directly to a PC. RJ45 Plug. RJ45 Plug. Cat 5 UTP cable – GREY. 3 metres.
ArgentBranch Hardware Reference Manual XPANSION NTERCONNECT ABLE Part No: CABTDMSN01M0PP00 Sales Feature: ARG-VIC Supply: Optional extra. The RJ45 Plug Shell at each end of the cable is connected to the STP Cable Drain Wire. Shielded RJ45 Plug. Shielded RJ45 Plug.
Section 2: Technical Data V.24/V.28 WAN C ABLE Part No: CABV28SN03M0PP00 Sales Feature: ARG-WANV24C Supply: Optional extra. 37 Way D-Type Plug with UNC 4-40 locking screws. 25 Way D-Type Plug with UNC 4-40 locking screws. Labelled with CABV28SN03M0PP00 /1. 12 core screened cable – each core is 7/0.203mm (24 a.w.g.) tinned copper stranded wire, nominal capacitance of 95pF/m, resistance of 92 Ω/km, screened with tinned copper braid, maximum working voltage of 440V r.m.s.
ArgentBranch Hardware Reference Manual X.21 WAN C ABLE Part No: CABX21SN03M0PP00 Sales Feature: ARG-WANX21C Supply: Optional extra. 37 Way D-Type Plug with UNC 4-40 locking screws. 15 Way D-Type Plug with M3 locking screws. Labelled with CABX21SN03M0PP00. 6 twisted pair screened cable – each core is 7/0.203mm (24 a.w.g.) tinned copper stranded wire, nominal capacitance of 98pF/m, impedance of 77 Ω...
Section 2: Technical Data V.35 WAN C ABLE Part No: CABV35SN03M0PP00 Sales Feature: ARG-WANV35C Supply: Optional extra. 37 Way D-Type Plug with UNC 4-40 locking screws. 34 Way MRAC Plug. Labelled with CABV35SN03M0PP00. 10 twisted pair screened cable – each core is 7/0.203mm (24 a.w.g.) tinned copper stranded wire, nominal capacitance of 98pF/m, impedance of 80 Ω...
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ArgentBranch Hardware Reference Manual End A Name Cable Notes End B Receive Clock – A Twisted Pair Receive Clock – B External Clock – A Twisted Pair External Clock - B Ground ----- Connect pins 7 and 25 to pin 6 at End A only.
Connector for DC input SELV power. Additionally the Alchemy Series ArgentBranch 3000 has the ability to support either 1 x BRI8 module (providing 4 x BRI ISDN ports) or a second PRI30 module (providing a second PRI ISDN port). Revision 2...
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ArgentBranch Hardware Reference Manual The ArgentBranch 0808 supports 2 x BRI8 modules (providing 8 x BRI ISDN ports). The BRI ISDN port is classified as follows: Port Name Port Description Port Classification BRI ports BRI ISDN connection TNV (Operating (NET)
Section 2: Technical Data TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS NTERFACES Interface Information 25 way D-Type female connector, V.24/V.28. (Used for Production Test purposes only). ISDN PRI S/T: 1 x RJ45 socket (optionally 2). ETSI S/T Interface to CTR4 for Pan European Connection. BRI S/T: 4 x RJ45 sockets.
ArgentBranch Hardware Reference Manual ROTOCOLS Protocol Information V.120 - - - A standard Rate Adaption mechanism. V.110 - - - A standard Rate Adaption mechanism. RFC 1661 Point to Point Protocol. RFC 1570 Link Control Protocol. RFC 1990 Multi-Link (Point to Point) Protocol.
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