Unit Description--13 CONTENTS AlARM Status--13 BACKUP Options--13 BACKUP Level--13 INTRODUCTION--3 BACKUP Time--13 RESTORE Time--13 Key Features--3 SLAVE CONNECTIONS--14 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS--4 Telemetry Port--14 VFD Display --4 Line Input--14 VU Meters--4 Line Output--14 VU Button--4 Menu Buttons--4 COMMON MENU OPTIONS--15 DIAL Button --4 HANG Button--5 Unit Description--15 Numerical 0 - 9 Buttons--5...
INTRODUCTION The analogue backup unit, ABU, has been designed for purpose of monitoring and automati- cally backing up analogue audio circuits. The system is comprised of a ABU slave unit installed at the audio source and a ABU master unit installed at the transmitter site. The ABU master will continuously monitor both the left and right audio channels and implement a backup scheme determined by the type of fault detected.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (a) Manual Dial The first depression of the DIAL button will take the unit into the Manual Dial menu as VFD Display the first option. This allows the user to type in an ISDN number via the keypad. An A 20 character by 2 line VFD (Vacuum optional sub-address can also be specified Fluorescent Display), provides comprehen-...
HANG Button MASTER ABU PROFILES The HANG button is used to hang-up the ISDN calls. The following message will be displayed for 2 seconds: MENU : Hangup STATUS : Clear If there is no call to hang-up, then the following is displayed for 2 seconds: MENU : Hangup STATUS : No Call Numerical 0 - 9 Buttons...
MASTER MENU MAP INFO TITLE SCREEN UNIT STATUS INFO ALARM STATUS INFO ISDN STATUS ISDN ISDN AUDIO OPTIONS BACKUP BACKUP CHANNEL 1 LEVEL OPTIONS OPTIONS ISDN DEST ISDN DEST BACKUP CHANNEL 2 NUMBER NUMBER TIME OPTIONS ISDN DEST ISDN DEST RESTORE ISDN DATA SUB ADDRESS...
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Title screen as dBm and is relative to 0dBm. follows :- MENU : Backup Level STATUS : -20dBm SYSTEMBASE ABUmaster REL 001 S/N 0088-001 button can now be used to edit the backup level, the display changes as...
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and the NO button to abort the changes. MASTER ALGORITHM RESTORE Time The restore time represents the number of State 1 seconds that a valid restore condition is required before the leased line is verified In this state the ABU master is independ- as fault free.
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State 5 State 8 This state hangs all ISDN calls and re- This state forces the AUX. input to be used initialises the ABU. as the source. In addition, it will close the CD start relay contacts. State 6 State 9 Control is passed to this state when a This state forces the ABU master on to the unannounced ISDN call is detected.
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Line Input MASTER CONNECTIONS Connection is made to this input with a XLR Male connector. CD Port Line Output Connection is made to this output with a XLR female connector. Telemetry Port AUX. Input t f e Connection is made to this output with a t f e XLR female connector.
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SLAVE MENU MAP INFO TITLE SCREEN ALARM STATUS INFO ISDN STATUS ISDN ISDN AUDIO OPTIONS BACKUP BACKUP CHANNEL 1 LEVEL OPTIONS OPTIONS ISDN DEST ISDN DEST BACKUP CHANNEL 2 NUMBER NUMBER TIME OPTIONS ISDN DEST ISDN DEST RESTORE ISDN DATA SUB ADDRESS SUB ADDRESS TIME...
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The software release and serial number of the unit are displayed on the Title screen NOTE: This function only effects the operation of as follows :- the salve unit alarm relay. SYSTEMBASE ABUslave BACKUP Time REL 001 S/N 0088-001 The backup time represents the time that...
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above the restore threshold in the previous SLAVE CONNECTIONS 5 seconds. The unit of measurement is in seconds Telemetry Port MENU : Restore Time STATUS : 010Sec button can now be used to edit the restore time, the display changes as follows: EDIT : Restore Time OPTION : 010Sec...
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Title screen as follows :- The YES button is used to confirm the selection, the NO button to abort the edit. SYSTEMBASE ABUmaster REL 001 S/N 0088-001 Channel 1 / 2 Options ISDN Status...
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ISDN Destination Sub-Address button is used to edit the ISDN MENU : ISDN Dest Sub Local Sub-Address, the display changes as Null follows: button is used to edit the ISDN EDIT : ISDN Loc Sub Destination Sub-Address, applicable only if subscribed to.
through 0 - 9, the numerical keypad can The ABU master can be re-configured to operate on 1 of 12 International ISDN also be used for entry. The button Standards. confirms the character selection and moves to the next character position. There MENU : ISDN Country is no facility to edit a character once it has STATUS : EURO ETSI...
confirms the character selection and changes: moves to the next character position. There is no facility to edit a character once it has MENU : Number Prefix 10288 been confirmed. On completion of entry of up to 18 characters, press the YES button to save the changes, and the NO button to Password Protection abort the changes:...
The format of the commands are displayed as follows :- 0 0 9 1 - 0 0 2 > h e l p ABU Master/Slave Network Commands, (c) Systembase Limited poll (8 digit serial number of unit to be selected) status (displays unit status)
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The Status command will display the following information on the codec. 0 0 9 1 - 0 0 2 > s t a t u s SYSTEMBASE ABUmaster Country= EURO ETSI ISDN 1= Dorm ISDN 2= Dorm APTX Status= MUTE 7.5KHz...
COMMON CONNECTIONS PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ISDN Port Connector RJ45 Listed below are the international stand- ards supported on the C310xr audio codec. POWER REQUIREMENTS i t n i l a a l l (* Approvals Pending) ENVIRONMENTAL Manager Input Port , n , i t l / i ( Manager Output Port...
WARRANTY INFORMATION Systembase Limited warrants that this product is free from defects in materials or workmanship for 12 months from delivery. Upon proof of purchase, the product will be repaired or replaced (with same or similar model) at our option. This warranty shall...
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Information furnished is believed to be accurate and reliable at the time of publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to change details without notice. Systembase is a trademark of Systembase Limited. apt-X is a trademark of Audio Processing Technology Ltd. All trademarks and tradenames acknowledged. This document is not part of a contract or licence except as may be expressly agreed in writing.
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