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- Page 1 TC400 Series TCE400/TC400B User Manual 601-00007 Rev. B1...
- Page 2 Digium, Inc. Digium, Inc. has made every effort to ensure that the instructions contained in this document are adequate and error free. The manufacturer will, if necessary, explain issues which may not be covered by this documentation.
- Page 3 This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Digium, Inc. Page 3...
- Page 4 Introduction to TC400 Series Documentation This manual contains product information for the TC400 Series cards. Be sure to refer to any supplementary documents or release notes that were shipped with your equipment. The manual is organized in the following manner:...
- Page 5 (ESD) wrist strap while handling the device. The Electrical Hazard Symbol indicates a possibility of electrical shock when operating this unit in certain situations. To reduce the risk of damage or injury, follow all steps or procedures as instructed. Digium, Inc. Page 5...
- Page 6 To reduce the risk of damaging the unit or your equipment, do not attempt to open the enclosure or gain access to areas where you are not instructed to do so. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Save these instructions for future reference. Digium, Inc. Page 6...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Questions and Answers ........30 Digium, Inc. - Page 8 Glossary and Acronyms ........34 Digium, Inc.
- Page 9 Motherboard Slots ......20 Figure 6: Insert the Card ......22 Digium, Inc. Page 9...
- Page 10 List of Tables Table A-1: Maximum Power Consumption ....33 Digium, Inc. Page 10...
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Page 11: Overview
These transformations in software are very expensive, in terms of MIPS, and require a substantial amount of CPU time to accomplish. A TC400 Series card not only relieves the CPU of this duty, freeing it up to handle other tasks or to complete additional call processing;... -
Page 12: Figure 1: Sample Telco Application
Chapter 1: Overview they require the registration process associated with Digium's software- based G.729a codec licensing. Features: 120 channels of bi-directional G.729a (8 Kbit) transcoding 92 channels of bi-directional G.723.1 (5.3 Kbit and 6.3 Kbit) transcoding Figure 1: Sample Telco Application Digium, Inc. -
Page 13: Figure 2: Sample Network Application
Chapter 1: Overview Figure 2: Sample Network Application Digium, Inc. Page 13... -
Page 14: What Is Asterisk
It can also be built out as the heart of a media gateway, bridging the legacy PSTN to the expanding world of IP telephony. Asterisk’s modular architecture allows it to convert between a wide range of communications protocols and media codecs. Digium, Inc. Page 14... -
Page 15: Asterisk In The Call Center
Asterisk have helped reduce costs and enabled flexibility. Asterisk Everywhere Asterisk has become the basis for thousands of communications solutions. If you need to communicate, Asterisk is your answer. For more information on Asterisk visit http://www.asterisk.org http:// www.digium.com. Digium, Inc. Page 15... -
Page 16: Card Installation
Hardware Installation on page 22 Software Installation on page 23 Note: The TC400 Series card installation instructions are written so that they will apply to any card in the series. Examples and card specific information are included as needed. Digium, Inc. -
Page 17: Unpacking The Card
Note: Only qualified service personnel should install the card. Users should not attempt to perform this function. Shipment Inspection The following items are included in the shipment of the TC400 Series card: A TC400B or TCE400 card ... -
Page 18: Figure 3: Tc400B Card
Chapter 2: Card Installation TC400M voice processing module Keyed for 3.3 or 5 volt PCI Figure 3: TC400B Card Digium, Inc. Page 18... -
Page 19: Figure 4: Tce400 Card
Chapter 2: Card Installation Figure 4: TCE400 Card Digium, Inc. Page 19... -
Page 20: Slot Compatibility
Slot Number: 0: AGP Pro Slot 1: 64-bit 5.0 volt PCI Slot 2: 64-bit 3.3 volt PCI Slot 3: 32-bit 5.0 volt PCI Slot 4: PCI Express Slot Slots Figure 5: Motherboard Slots Digium, Inc. Page 20... - Page 21 Express compliant slot, including lane lengths X1, X4, X8, and X16. This means that in the motherboard shown in Figure 5, the TCE400 will only fit into Slot 4. The TCE400 can not be used in Slots 0 through 3. Digium, Inc. Page 21...
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Page 22: Hardware Installation
Attach a static strap to your wrist and open the case. Remove the bracket place holder and insert the card into the PCI or PCI Express slot. See Figure 6. Figure 6: Insert the Card Replace the cover to your computer. Digium, Inc. Page 22... -
Page 23: Software Installation
For the latest information on setting up and configuring DAHDI drivers for your Digium hardware product, please refer to the latest release of this manual which is available from the product-specific documentation section at: http://www.digium.com To install your TC400 Series card, you will need: Linux 2.6 kernel headers... - Page 24 It is recommended that you use the most recent version of the Asterisk and DAHDI software for the best results. If you have previously installed either of these, Digium recommends that you upgrade to the latest “- current” version of each.
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Page 25: Installing Dahdi
Note: Executing ‘make config’ will install an init script and symlinks which will allow you to start and stop DAHDI as a service. Load DAHDI drivers into the kernel using the modprobe utility. The appropriate driver for a TC400 Series card is wctc4xxp # modprobe wctc4xxp Digium, Inc. - Page 26 (G.729a / G.723.1) Transcoder support LOADED (firm ver = 6.12) wctc4xxp: tc400b0: Installed a Wildcard TC: Wildcard TC400P+TC400M dahdi_transcode: Registered codec translator 'DTE Encoder' with 92 transcoders (srcs=0000000c, dsts=00000101) dahdi_transcode: Registered codec translator 'DTE Decoder' with 92 transcoders (srcs=00000101, dsts=0000000c) Digium, Inc. Page 26...
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Page 27: Installing Asterisk
1.6.0.1 (or later). Substitute the version of Asterisk for the X.X in the command below. Asterisk is available for download from: http://downloads.digium.com/pub/telephony/asterisk # wget http://downloads.digium.com/pub/telephony/ asterisk/asterisk-X.X-current.tar.gz Expand the downloaded file, compile its contents, and install the application. Substitute the version of Asterisk for the X.X and X.X.X in the command lines below. - Page 28 If your installation has failed, it may be because you are missing one or more of the build dependencies, the kernel headers, or the development tools. Please contact your reseller where the card was purchased, or call Digium Technical Support (+1.256.428.6161) for assistance. Note: Complete instructions for installing Asterisk are available at www.asterisk.org.
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Page 29: Configuration
Testing Your Configuration: Start Asterisk by typing: # asterisk -vvvvc Verify that the TC400 Series is registered with Asterisk by issuing the following command on the Asterisk CLI. *CLI> transcoder show This should display the number of encoders and decoders registered by the TC400 Series card. -
Page 30: Questions And Answers
Q: Does my card take 1000 interrupts per second like my other Digium cards? A: A TC400 Series card only takes interrupts when it is in an active transcoding state, and will not pull interrupts when it is idling. This is different behavior than Digium analog and digital interface cards exhibit. - Page 31 The dahdi_dummy kernel module can be loaded by executing modprobe dahdi_dummy Where can I ask even more questions? There are several places to inquire for more information about Digium products: Digium Technical Support (+1.256.428.6161) is available 7am-8pm Central Time, Monday - Friday.
- Page 32 Appendix A Specifications This appendix provides specifications, required environmental conditions, and maximum power consumption for the TC400 Series cards. Physical. Size: 4.69” × 2.52” × 0.63” (11.9 x 6.4 x 1.6 cm) PCB size, does not include the PCI bracket Weight: 2.5 oz (70.9 gm)
- Page 33 512 MB RAM Available PCI or PCI-E Slot (as described previously) Linux 2.6 kernel Table A-1: Maximum Power Consumption Model Power TC400B 3.3V 0 Watts 4 Watts 0 Watts TCE400 3.3V 0 Watts 4 Watts 5 Watts Digium, Inc. Page 33...
- Page 34 The dissipation of a transmitted signal’s power as it travels over a wire. bandwidth The capacity to carry traffic. Higher bandwidth indicates the ability to transfer more data in a given time period. Digium, Inc. Page 34...
- Page 35 Category of Performance for wiring and cabling. Cat 5 cabling support applications up to 100 MHz. Cat5E Category of Performance for wiring and cabling. Category 5 Enhanced wiring supports signal rates up to 100 MHz but adheres to stricter quality specifications. Digium, Inc. Page 35...
- Page 36 Digium Asterisk Hardware Device Interface A telephony project dedicated to implementing a reasonable and affordable computer telephony platform into the world marketplace. Also, the collective name for the Digium-provided drivers for Digium telephony interface products. Digital Signal, Level 0 A voice grade channel of 64 Kbps. The worldwide standard speed for digitizing voice conversation using PCM (Pulse Code Modulation).
- Page 37 The European equivalent of North American T3, transmits data at 34.368 Mbps, up to 512 voice channels (DS0s). Equivalent to 16 E1 lines. Electromagnetic Interference Unwanted electrical noise present on a power line full duplex Data transmission in two directions simultaneously. Digium, Inc. Page 37...
- Page 38 Appendix B: Glossary and Acronyms Foreign Exchange Office Receives the ringing voltage from an FXS device. Outside lines are connected to the FXO port on your TC400 Series card. Foreign Exchange Station Initiates and sends ringing voltage. Phones are connected to the FXS ports on the TC400 Series card.
- Page 39 A robust, feature-packed open source operating system based on Unix that remains freely available on the internet. It boasts dependability and offers a wide range of compatibility with hardware and software. Asterisk is supported exclusively on Linux. Digium, Inc. Page 39...
- Page 40 The physical connection point between a network and a telephone network. A POP is usually a network node serving as the equivalent of a CO to a network service provider or an interexchange carrier. Digium, Inc. Page 40...
- Page 41 PBX or the local telephone CO. Session Initiation Protocol An IETF standard for setting up sessions between one or more clients. It is currently the leading signaling protocol for Voice over IP, gradually replacing H.323. Digium, Inc. Page 41...
- Page 42 Two copper wires commonly used for telephony and data communications. The wires are wrapped loosely around each other to minimize radio frequency interference or interference from other pairs in the same bundle. Digium, Inc. Page 42...
- Page 43 Also known as mu law, is the PCM quasi-logarithmic curve. It is the 64 Kbps standard North America voice amplitude sample used for encoding/decoding. volts VoIP Voice over IP Technology used for transmitting voice traffic over a data network using the Internet Protocol. Digium, Inc. Page 43...
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