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This device must not be installed on coin-operated telephone lines or party lines. Repair work on this device must be done by Zetron, Inc. or a Zetron authorized repair sta- tion. If this device is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
Statements INDUSTRY CANADA REGISTRATION NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements docu- ment(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
Contents CONTENTS WARRANTY......................iii LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ................iii COPYRIGHT......................iii TRADEMARKS......................iii FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) REGULATIONS..iv INDUSTRY CANADA REGISTRATION..............v CANADIAN EMC COMPLIANCE NOTICE............v AVIS CANADIEN......................v INTRODUCTION MODEL 640 OVERVIEW ..................1 FEATURES ........................1 Messaging Formats .........................1 Telephone Interfaces ........................2 Priority Paging ..........................2 Pager Formats ..........................2 Remote Transmitter Control ......................3...
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Contents VOICE CAPABILITIES ...................10 TELEPHONE INTERFACES ..................11 TRANSMITTER INTERFACE ................11 SYSTEM MANAGEMENT..................12 TNPP INTERFACE (Optional) ................12 TAP Inbound (Optional)....................13 TAP Outdial (Optional) .....................13 HARDWARE OVERVIEW MODEL 640 ARCHITECTURE ................15 OPERATING POWER....................16 MAIN PROCESSOR MOTHERBOARD ...............17 Paging Terminal Timing .......................17 PCM Highway ..........................17 Voice Prompts And Storage ......................17 DRAM Memory..........................18 Maintenance Modem........................18...
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Contents PARALLEL PRINTER CARD.................29 DUAL DIAL CLICK CARD ..................29 DUAL MF DECODER CARD..................29 FRONT PANEL LEDs....................29 COMMUNICATIONS SETUP OVERVIEW OF MODEL 640 COMMUNICATION ..........31 Interface Flexibility ........................31 Communications Software ......................31 Computer Requirements.......................32 MCU INSTALLATION.....................32 TERMINAL HARDWARE CONNECTIONS ............34 Local Serial Connection........................34 Remote Modem Connection ......................36 ESTABLISHING ZLINK COMMUNICATIONS ..........37 ZLINK Connection Through MCU .....................37...
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Contents ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES OVERVIEW .......................85 Measurement Conventions ......................85 TRUNK CARD LEVELS..................85 Test Equipment..........................86 FROM TEL Adjustment .......................86 Hybrid (BAL R and BAL C) Adjustment..................89 STATION INTERFACE ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE........90 Test Equipment..........................90 Database Setup ..........................90 VOICE Audio Adjustment......................93 TONE Audio Adjustment ......................94 Transmitter Digital Deviation Adjustment..................95 DIAL CLICK CARD LEVEL ADJUSTMENT ............95 Test Equipment..........................95...
Introduction INTRODUCTION Zetron Model 640 Paging Terminal MODEL 640 OVERVIEW The Model 640 is a low cost, fully automatic dial-access paging terminal. The Model 640 is specifically designed to provide flexible paging for industrial plants, hospitals, and low RCC applications. The Model 640 supplies the interface between the telephone and radio systems for paging applications.
Voice Storage The Model 640 DAPT XTRA stores up to 280 seconds of pooled voice storage to support voice pages. The silence compression feature eliminates pauses in the caller’s voice message to maxi- mize storage space. The voice memory also is used to save messages that are interrupted by a breakthrough page for later retransmission.
The Model 640 can control any transmitter capable of decoding analog Motorola PURC® tones. A Zetron Model 66 Transmitter can be added to control other types of transmitters that do not use the PURC® protocol.
Introduction • Repeat paging • Flexible programming of multiple pager groups • Support for alpha modem plus voice and numeric message entry on every telephone interface • Multiple serial interfaces for direct alpha message entry • Canned alphanumeric messages • Modem access for programming through any dial-up line •...
Introduction and voice paging features provide personalized messaging and a professional sound that cust- omers can easily appreciate (DAPT XTRA only). MANUAL USAGE Understanding what the manual is saying helps you to install, program, and troubleshoot your system more quickly and easily. This section orients you on the way things are presented, so that we can “speak the same language.”...
This section provides some useful troubleshooting and repair tips. It helps the system operator identify and correct possible problems with the system. This section allows the system operator to perform some simple repairs and modifications without the assistance of Zetron technicians. Included are front panel LED indications, progress tone descriptions, and ZLINK troubleshooting procedures.
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Introduction The Model 640 DAPT XTRA Installation and Repair Manual (Part No. 025-9416) covers the hardware components of the paging terminal, installation and maintenance. This manual should be used to perform the initial installation of the paging terminal. It also provides useful trouble- shooting procedures for situations when the Model 640 is not functioning as expected.
Specifications ALPHANUMERIC PAGING Maximum characters 500 Protocols TAP (Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol) Manual VDT operator support Canned Alpha 100 field-programmable messages of 30 characters each caller-initiated Messages by telephone DTMF input Modem Input Number of One (1) modem per telephone interface. Each trunk is field- Interfaces configurable for either direct serial or telephone access.
Specifications TELEPHONE INTERFACES Number of Interfaces 2 (expandable to 4) Line Types Each telco trunk field-configurable for any one of: • End-to-End (typical “home” type line) • DID (Dedicated Inbound Dialing); immediate start or wink start protocol • PABX E&M Tie Trunk Type I (2-Wire Hybrid audio) Input Signaling DTMF or Pulse Feed Digits Optional MF type 2A decoder...
Specifications Zone Address Select 4 binary outputs (for 16 zones) Open collector outputs, 40 mA sink Up to 4 sequenced zones per package Tone Remote Control Motorola PURC (analog) transmitter access knockdown tones SYSTEM MANAGEMENT Modem Access Bell 212 Protocol 1200 Baud Accessible through any dial-up telephone interface.
Specifications TAP INBOUND (OPTIONAL) Number of Interfaces Baud Rates 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600 Interface Type Serial RS-232C Null Modem (Tx Data, Rx Data, GND) Connectors Female DB 9-pin Supplied cable (709-7212) (converts to mate with female DB-25) TAP OUTDIAL (OPTIONAL) Number of Interfaces Baud Rates 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600...
Hardware Overview HARDWARE OVERVIEW MODEL 640 ARCHITECTURE The Model 640 consists of several circuit boards in a compact, computer-like chassis. The basic unit is comprised of the main processor motherboard, a peripheral motherboard, a dual trunk interface, a ROM disk board, and a RAM disk board. In addition to the standard boards, a TNPP, TAP outdial, or dual serial board can be added for networking purposes.
Hardware Overview Peripheral Mother Board Power Supply Module 1 MB SIMMs Main Processor “DRAM” Board Volatile Memory * Optional Boards for the Model 640 Figure 2. Top View of Model 640 Chassis Dual Trunk Serial Ports KEYBOARD Fuse Connector Local COM Port AC Power Adjustment...
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) option (Part No. 802-9049) obtains standby power from storage batteries and keeps the system operating through brownouts and blackouts. Zetron’s stan- dard UPS is a 400 VA unit with built-in batteries that provide 30 minutes of emergency power.
Hardware Overview DRAM Memory The DRAM memory (item #3, Figure 2) physically resides in one or more single in-line memory module (SIMM) units installed into J9, J10, and J11. The base area of DRAM memory is loaded with the operating software for the Model 640 paging terminal. This plug-in board is also used for non-volatile storage of the subscriber database.
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Hardware Overview JP10 JP11 JP12 Front of Model 640 Chassis ⇒ JP14 JP13 Figure 4. Main Board Jumper Locations (Top View) The jumpers are used as noted in Table 2. CAUTION Jumpers 1-9 and 11 on the main processor motherboard (Part No. 702-9673) should not be changed.
Hardware Overview Jumper Function Settings Default IN - JP10 Disables logon password password Enables RAM disk reformat (in conjunction with JP9) disabled / reformat OUT - password enabled A - 32 to 128 JP11 Sets voice RAM size B - 256 to 512 KB IN - reset JP12...
Hardware Overview Adjustment Pots Three adjustment pots (item #14, Figure 3) on the peripheral board control audio levels to and from the radio station card. They are accessed from the rear panel of the Model 640 chassis. The RX adjustment controls the audio input level for the talkback feature. The TONE adjustment controls the paging tone output level to the transmitter, while the VOICE pot controls the voice audio output level to the transmitter.
Note: The matrix cards and line types are factory set for the custom application described to Zetron technical staff when ordering. In general, the matrix cards should be left in the factory settings unless the telephone line configuration changes. The matrix card in socket J3 of the dual trunk interface board configures trunk A and the matrix card in J4 configures trunk B.
Hardware Overview Dual Trunk Matrix Card Selected Trunk B Line Type Socket Bottom Edge Connector Trunk A Socket Figure 6. Dual Trunk Interface Matrix Cards For Simplified schematic diagrams of the four telco trunk types serviced by the matrix card, see “Configuration Diagrams”...
DIG PTT READY LINE Figure 7. Model 640 DAPT XTRA Front Panel Notes On Figure 7: 1. The trunk LEDs (ACT, ANS, and LINE) are identical for each of the four available trunks. 2. The adjustment pots are identical for each of the four available trunks, but the AGC KILL switch is on the outside of the associated pots (above the top banks, and below the bottom banks).
Hardware Overview End-to-End Trunk Configuration The end-to-end trunk configuration is illustrated in Section 11 (Part No. 024-0077). Battery voltage is provided by the telco equipment; typically TIP (+), RING (-). A bi-directional opto- isolator monitors the TIP/RING pair to detect inbound ringing from the telco or PABX equip- ment.
Hardware Overview Table 4. Table 4. E&M Trunk Configurations # of Immediate Wink Lead Hybridized Leads Start Start Supervision Full-Duplex Dual Trunk Interface in ü ü ü ü E&M Configuration ü ü ü Dual Trunk 4-Wire Audio Interface Configuration For a simplified configuration schematic of the E&M signaling, see “Configuration Diagrams” in Section 11.
Hardware Overview CAUTION DID, end-to-end, and ground start matrix configurations do NOT function properly for the Dual Trunk 4-Wire Audio Interface Board. Refer to “E&M Trunk Configurations” on page 25 for operational descriptions of this interface. ROM DISK BOARD The ROM (read-only memory) disk (Part No. 702-9389) stores all of the paging software for the peripheral and main processor boards.
Hardware Overview RAM DISK BOARD The RAM (random access memory) disk (Part No. 702-9386) stores the voice prompts and data- base information. It could also contain paging software in some circumstances to avoid updates to the ROM disk board. The RAM disk (item #7, Figure 2) is essentially like a hard drive in a computer.
Hardware Overview PARALLEL PRINTER CARD The parallel printer option (Part No. 950-9758) enables the Model 640 to print the system log data in real-time. When the printer card is installed in either expansion slot (items #9 and #10, Figure 2), a printer can be connected to the DB-25 that is exposed through the rear of the chassis. Any standard serial printer cable works.
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Hardware Overview Table 5. Operation of Front Panel LEDs 025-9416...
COMMUNICATIONS SETUP OVERVIEW OF MODEL 640 COMMUNICATION Communicating with the Model 640 can be achieved several ways. Zetron has designed the paging terminal to allow for programming flexibility and convenience. A communications link with the Model 640 should be established before the system is interfaced to the radio station and telco.
Communications Setup MCU (Model 640 Communications Utility) MCU is a user-friendly interface to all aspects of the Model 640 programming. It can be accessed only from a personal computer connected to the Model 640 by way of modem or local serial cable.
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Restart the installation at the DOS prompt using a command that specifies the desired installation directory as described in the help screen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- This installs MCU, the Zetron 640 Series Office Computer Software, onto a HARD DISK IBM PC or clone. This will install from the floppy disk in drive:...
Communications Setup Are the above drive letters and path OK? (y/n) n -------------------------------------------------------------------------- To specify different floppy drive, hard drive, or path, do: floppy:install1 floppy harddisk directory for instance, doing just "install1" from drive A is equivalent to specifying: a:install1 _where the "a:"...
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If the office computer has a 25-pin COM port, a standard adapter (DB-9 male to DB- 25 female) can be used to mate the Zetron cable to the computer. Otherwise, a cable can be constructed using the pinouts as described in Figure 11.
Remote Modem Connection Note: Zetron recommends that a temporary local connection (usually with a laptop PC) be made for installation diagnostics. Refer to “Local Serial Connection” on page 34 for details. Once you have completed all the installation procedures described in Section 5, return to this subsection and modify the communications link accordingly.
Communications Setup PSTN To Telephone RJ-11 Trunk Cards phone line To Internal or external IBM-Compatible modem Office Computer Model 640 Figure 13. Modem Connection to the Model 640 To setup the system for modem connection, follow the steps below: 1. Determine which trunk of the Model 640 to use for modem maintenance. 2.
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Communications Setup CAUTION Do not attempt to run MCU from MS Windows. The computer will not be able to link properly to the paging terminal and a system crash may result. 1. Boot up the office computer in MS DOS. 2.
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Communications Setup enter “1-aaa-xxx-xxxx,,,,,0555”. 1-aaa-xxx-xxxx = paging terminal phone number; 1 + area code (aaa) ,,,,, = pauses to allow the paging terminal to prepare for overdialing 0555 = default ConsoleNumber 8. Alternately, if the ZLINK connection is local (computer or dumb terminal), indicate the appropriate baud rate for serial communications and identify the connection is local as “B#L”.
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Communications Setup 14. Once a communications link has been established, the introductory screen shown in Figure 15 appears. 15. The plus prompt (+) is displayed and a ZLINK connection has been successfully established. The Model 640 computer is now logged on. Figure 15.
The next time the location is ZLINKed, the computer will look at the “modem.ini” file for the appropriate modem commands. Note: If you are unsure about modem initialization commands, contact Zetron Mobile and Paging Systems technical support for assistance. Be sure to have your modem manual handy for easy reference before calling.
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Communications Setup 3. Run the communications software. For example, type: PROCOMM from the \ProComm® directory. 4. Change the communications parameters to: Local Connection Modem Connection • 4800 baud serial connection • 1200 baud • no parity • no parity • 8 bits per word •...
Communications Setup Figure 16. ZLINK Password Request Screen from ProComm® 9. The paging terminal is shipped from the factory with no password initially programmed. Press <Enter> and the introductory screen shown previously in Figure 15 appears. 10. The plus prompt (+) is displayed and a ZLINK connection has been successfully established.
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The office computer (PC) can talk to the paging terminal through the phone lines by way of modem, or through a local serial connection. Only one access method should be active at any given time. Zetron recommends consistently using only one interface method to avoid accidental communications conflicts.
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Communications Setup • COM1 is at I/O address 03F8h and uses IRQ4 • COM2 is at I/O address 02F8h and uses IRQ3 • COM3 is at I/O address 03E8h and uses IRQ4 • COM4 is at I/O address 02E8h and uses IRQ3 Troubleshooting Checklist To avoid potential serial port problems, check the following: Ensure that a serial port is present and addressed to COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4.
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The next time the location is ZLINKed, the computer will look at the “modem.ini” file for the appropriate modem commands. Note: If you are unsure about modem initialization commands, contact Zetron Mobile and Paging Systems technical support for assistance. Be sure to have your modem manual handy for easy reference before calling.
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Ensure that no FAX machines or other modems are on the telephone line. Note: If all of the above checks and suggestions have been used and a ZLINK is still not possible, contact Zetron technical support for assistance. 025-9416...
Installation INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION This section contains the information necessary to install the paging terminal. This includes making connections to both the telco and radio station equipment. The information is presented in the form of checklists and step-by-step procedures. Where appropriate, procedures in this section refer to detailed information contained elsewhere in the manual.
The following procedure prepares the technician for the actual installation of the paging terminal. It includes a general familiarization with the hardware and confirmation of the correct custom system ordered from Zetron. Some or all of this procedure may have been completed already. Skip any steps that are superfluous.
Installation Telco Terminal Block Adapter Model 640 rear panel Radio Station Equipment (Co-located transmitter, Tx link controller, etc.) Figure 17. System Configuration with the Optional Installation Interface Assembly 66-Type Punchdown Block Installation The other method of installation requires a 66-type punchdown block (Part No. 802-0093 or 802- 0263) and a female 25-pair cable (Part No.
Installation 66-type punchdown block Telco Radio Station Equipment (Co-located transmitter, Tx link controller, etc.) Model 640 Figure 18. System Configuration with a 66-Type Punchdown Block TELCO CONNECTIONS The male 50-pin RJ21 connector on the rear of the Model 640 provides both trunk and radio station interfaces for the paging terminal.
RF grounding. CAUTION The Model 640 does not provide any integrated lightning defense. Use additional equip- ment, such as Zetron’s Deadbolt, to protect your investment. Installation Interface Assembly The optional installation interface assembly (Part No. 950-9334) provides all of the hardware necessary for easy connection to the telco and the radio station equipment.
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Installation 2. Loosely attach two 440 × 5/16-in spacers to the bottom of the terminal block adapter with two 440 ? 1-in screws as shown in Figure 19. Figure 19. Terminal Block Adapter Installation 3. Loosely attach the 440 × 1/8-in spacer to the top of the terminal block adapter with the 440 ×...
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Installation Note: Once the terminal block adapter is installed, the serial ports for trunks C and D (if a second dual trunk card is installed) are partially blocked. This should not create a problem as long as all alphanumeric serial input is directed to trunks A and/or B. Be aware of this minor inconvenience when configuring the trunks in the database to avoid extra work.
“RADIO STATION CONNECTIONS” on page 61. 66-Type Punchdown Block Installation Zetron offers two versions of the 66-type punchdown block for installation of the Model 640. The most flexible punchdown block (Part No. 802-0093) provides 50 terminals and a female RJ21 25-pair connector jack on either side of the block. The other punchdown block (Part No.
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5. Attach the punchdown block to a wall or fixture where it is easily accessible. Telco Interface to the Zetron Punchdown Block The interface to a central office (CO) or private access branch exchange (PABX) is typically provided by way of one of two hardware configurations: •...
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Figure 23 illustrates the hardware connections between a common telco 66-type punchdown block and the Zetron punchdown block. The block provides eight trunks, although the Model 640 only uses a maximum of four trunks. Notice that the telco line type in the figure is 4-wire E&M.
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Installation 2. Connect the leads for each Model 640 trunk as shown in Figure 23, using standard 26 AWG wire-wrap wire. Wiring configuration varies by telephone line type. The figure above shows the wiring configuration for an E&M 4-wire telco punchdown block. Notes: Many applications do not require all six of the available phone line pins.
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49 that includes the easy-to-install terminal block adapter. However, an optional RJ66M425 block (Part No. 802-0264) is also available from Zetron for this type of telco connection. The optional block provides six 8-pin RJ phone jacks for the telco interface.
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Installation Model 640 Interface Punchdown Block RJ66M425 Telco Block J1P1 TRUNK A J1P2 J1P3 J1P4 J2P1 J2P2 TRUNK B J2P3 To telco J2P4 interface J3P1 J3P2 J3P3 J3P4 TRUNK C J4P1 J4P2 J4P3 J4P4 J5P1 J5P2 TRUNK D J5P3 J5P4 J6P1 J6P2 J6P3...
Each method of installation can be modified in an endless variety of ways for a custom application. The two unique hardware interfaces are: • Zetron’s optional installation interface assembly (Part No. 950-9334) • A female to male 50-pin interface cable (Part No. 709-0004) and a 66-type punch- down block (Part No.
Installation Table 9. RJ21 Radio Station Pin Configuration Pin # Label Description REC AUDIO HI Receives audio (600 ohm balanced) input from radio station. REC AUDIO LO Transformer-coupled audio for talkback (2-way) paging applications. DIG MODE Output (RS-232 voltage level*) keys up transmitter in digital mode. XMIT AUDIO HI 600 ohm balanced audio output to transmitter (tone, voice, modem).
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Installation Follow the steps below to interface the terminal block adapter to the radio station equipment: 1. Power-down the paging terminal. 2. Obtain or make cabling for either one or both radio station connections (P1 - analog, P2 - digital). Both interfaces require male 12-pin Wiedmueller connectors on the Model 640 end.
Figure 27. Radio Station Interface Cabling to Terminal Block Adapter Note: Zetron recommends using stranded wire for the radio station interface, as it provides superior durability. The wire should be at least 14 gauge. It is also useful to have different colored wrap to easily identify each signal lead.
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Note: Zetron recommends using stranded wire for the radio station interface, as it provides superior durability. The wire should be at least 14 gauge. It is also useful to have different colored wrap to easily identify each signal lead.
Installation Model 640 Interface Punchdown Block TRUNK A TRUNK B telco wiring TRUNK C TRUNK D REC AUDIO LO REC AUDIO HI XMIT REQUEST DIGITAL MODE XMIT AUDIO LO XMIT AUDIO HI BUSY 25-pair cable (Part No. DIG DATA 709-0004) ANA PTT NO ANA PTT COM DIG PTT NC...
Installation • combination (local and remote transmitters) The following subsections overview the basic connections between the Model 640 and a variety of common RF equipment — transmitters, controllers, and link equipment. Modifications For TTL Data Outputs In some system applications, RS-232 data output levels are not desired for the radio station connections.
Installation The highlighted jumpers on the peripheral motherboard control the station output as described in Table 11. Table 11. Peripheral Mother Board Jumper Settings Jumper Function Settings Default Receive voice audio from Talkback A - flat pager B - de-emphasized Transmit tone to transmitter A - flat B - pre-emphasized...
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Installation Generic Transmitter Interface Figure 31 describes the basic radio station interface configuration for the Model 640. Model 640 RJ21 Paging Radio Station Transmitter Output Signal Inputs DIG MODE (14) DIGITAL RTS XMIT AUDIO HI (15) AUDIO INPUT HI AUX PTT NO (23) LOCAL PTT DIG DATA...
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Installation Motorola PURC® Transmitter Interface Direct cable hookup between the Model 640 radio station interface and a colocated Motorola Paging Universal Remote Control (PURC®) transmitter is shown in Figure 32. The wiring configuration depends on whether the transmitter has a “unified” or “non-unified” backplane. The Motorola pin numbers refer to the backplane terminal blocks (TB).
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Installation Miscellaneous Motorola Transmitter Interfaces Figure 33 illustrates a direct connection to a colocated Nucleus NAC transmitter. The pin numbers refer to the J17 and J15 inputs on the transmitter. Model 640 RJ21 Motorola Nucleus Transmitter Radio Station Output Signal Inputs ANA PTT NO (43) (J17-10)
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Installation Glenayre Transmitter Interface Figure 35 illustrates a direct connection to a colocated Glenayre transmitter. The Glenayre pin numbers refer to the backplane terminal block connector (TB1). Glenayre Paging Model 640 RJ21 Transmitter Signal Radio Station Output Inputs (TB1) XMIT AUDIO LO (40) LINE IN + AUX PTT NO...
The remote control is compatible with Motorola PURC® transmitter control shelf equipment or a Zetron Model 66 Transmitter Control Panel. When so equipped, the Zetron station card can directly drive a dedicated line or link transmitter with just a few wires.
Model 640 with PURC®-compatible RING Tone Audio Hi station output Tone Audio Lo Zetron PURC® Paging Model 66 Transmitter Figure 38. Remote Transmitter Connected by way of Leased Telco Line Combined Local and Remote Transmitters Many applications require several transmitters to cover a specified region. Often times a single transmitter is located at the main paging site with the Model 640 and one or more transmitters are located in remote areas to increase the coverage area.
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Installation Remote Zone #01 Zetron Model 66 Local Zone #00 Link Receiver PURC® Paging Transmitter RF or µwave link Model 640 Station Output Remote Zone #02 Link Transmitter Local Paging Transmitter Zetron Model 66 Link Receiver PURC® Paging Transmitter Figure 39. Combination Transmitter Connections For this type of generic transmitter setup, use the cable hookup described in Figure 40.
Installation Model 640 Radio Local Paging Station Output Transmitter Inputs DIG DATA (42) DIGITAL DATA DIG MODE (14) DIGITAL MODE ZONE ADR 1 (47) PUSH TO TALK AUX PTT NO (23) AUDIO HI XMIT AUDIO HI (15) AUX PTT COM (18) GROUND GROUND...
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Installation Generic Transmitter Link Controller Interface Figure 41 illustrates a typical cable hookup between the Model 640 radio station interface and most brands of transmitter link controllers such as a Quintron Omega, Microlink 20T, or Motorola DDC. (For connections to a Motorola PSC or SSC transmitter link controller, see the signaling description in the following subsection.) Transmitter Link Model 640 RJ21...
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Motorola PURC® Station Controller (PSC) or Simulcast System Controller (SSC). Note that a Motorola PSC or SSC requires an external 202 type modem to encode the digital paging data. Zetron’s multiple-site remote control feature for the Model 640 radio station provides an alter- nate to most Motorola PSC and SSC applications.
FSK signals from the paging terminal (in digital mode). Model 66 Transmitter Controller Interface At the radio site, a Zetron Model 66 Transmitter Controller provides the remote paging trans- mitter interface by way of telco line or µwave/RF link. The Model 66 controls analog and digital paging for transmitters from Quintron, General Electric, Glenayre, Neutec, Spectrum, and other manufacturers.
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Figure 44. Model 66 Colocated with Model 640 for Simulcast Application Model 68 Transmitter System Controller Interface When a Zetron Model 68 Transmitter System Controller is interfaced to the Model 640, the paging output can be directed to up to 16 transmitter zones. The Model 68 steers the output from the paging terminal to any one of 2-16 local or remote paging transmitters, dependent upon installed options.
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Installation level guard tone) to avoid missed digital data. Contact Zetron Mobile and Paging Systems Division technical support for assistance. Installation Interface Assembly The optional terminal block adapter (Part No. 702-9470) provides the simplest direct interface between the Model 640 and Model 68. A specially designed cable (Part No. 709-7398) can be purchased to connect the terminal block adapter to the transmitter system controller.
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Installation TX AUDIO LO TX AUDIO HI A PTT J1 Centronics A PTT 50-pin Female A PTT AUX PTT AUX PTT AUX PTT RX AUDIO LO RX AUDIO HI TERM BUSY BCD ZONE BCD ZONE BCD ZONE BCD ZONE DIGPTT DIGPTT DIGPTT DIG MODE...
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Installation Notes on Figure 48: The cross-wiring between the two punchdown blocks is not as straight-forward as Figure 48 may suggest. Wiring is dependent on the telco line types and the system application. In the Transmitter Key Type database set: M68 = “On”...
WARNING: Field technicians must be sure lines are connected (terminated) properly before setting adjustments. If assistance is needed to complete any of the adjustments, contact Zetron technical support. TRUNK CARD LEVELS The following procedures apply to both types of trunk cards (standard and 4-wire audio dual trunk interface).
Adjustment Procedures Test Equipment The following equipment is required to adjust the trunk card levels: • buttset • digital voltmeter (DVM) • miniature flat head screwdriver • small Phillips head screwdriver • touch-tone phone Notes: The trunk card adjustments are very important. They affect background noise immunity when recording voice prompts, speech silence compression, DTMF key decoding, VOX disconnect features (if used), and modem communications.
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Adjustment Procedures D i s p l a y R e c o r d Choose any logical name that describes the class. ServiceName: test_v Priority: B Breakthrough priority sends the PromptName: standard page out “live” over DeliveryName: standard the air. PagerDefinition: 2tone VoiceLimit: 131 Give the entry the...
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Adjustment Procedures MODEL 640 DAPT XTRA AGC KILL FROM TEL TRUNK C BAL R BAL C TRUNK D AGC KILL FROM TEL BAL R GROUND BAL C TRUNK D TRUNK C LINE LINE ACT ANA PTT DIG PTT BUSY Figure 51. Trunk Card Level Adjustments 8.
Adjustment Procedures Hybrid (BAL R and BAL C) Adjustment The BAL R and BAL C potentiometers isolate the trunk card audio output (TO TEL) from the telco line input audio (FROM TEL). The two audio paths are separated into transmit and receive. This is accomplished by adjusting the resistive and capacitive impedance of the active hybrid balance circuit.
Adjustment Procedures 12. Repeat steps #8 and #9 until the pot settings make little difference. 13. Set the AGC KILL switch back to the normal position (toward the front of the chassis). Note: This adjustment minimizes signal bleeding from the TO TEL back into the FROM TEL.
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Adjustment Procedures Entry: n PagerDefinition: 2t=vtest Choose any logical SecondsTone1: name that describes SecondsGap: 00.00 the pager type. SecondsTone2: Enter the maximum tone length. (A, R, S,?) Entry: Figure 52. Model 640 Database 2-Tone Pager Definitions Record 2. Save the record by entering S. 3.
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Adjustment Procedures Choose any logical D i s p l a y R e c o r d name that describes the subscriber. PhoneNumber: 9991 SubscriberName: 2tone+voice test1 Corresponds to ServiceName: 2ttest class of service Capcode: 05000.0 10000.0 created in step #3 SecurityCode This tells the M640 that the pager is 2- Status: V...
Adjustment Procedures D i s p l a y R e c o r d PhoneNumber: 9993 SubscriberName: pocsag test ServiceName: pocdsply Capcode: 1234567 SecurityCode: Status: V CallCount: 0 (<cr>, P, D, M, N, L, F, Z, S, T, B, ?, .) Entry: Figure 55.
Adjustment Procedures RX TONE VOICE ADJUST Figure 56. Rear View of Model 640 Chassis 4. Call the pager again. 5. During the recording time, speak a test voice message. 6. Use the radio service monitor to measure the RF deviation of the voice transmission. While the page is being sent, check the deviation again to ensure that it is about 4.5 kHz during the peak voice levels.
Section 7 for details on field-installation of the dial click board. It is a good idea to readjust the dial click card once in a while to ensure optimum digit decoding. Zetron recommends readjusting the decoder 2 or 3 times a year.
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Adjustment Procedures 3. Unscrew the card guide from the back of the chassis for the dual trunk on which the dial click decoder is to be adjusted. Pull the dual trunk from its connectors. 4. Plug the extender card into the connectors on the paging terminal peripheral board where the dual trunk was installed.
Optional Equipment Installation OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION This section provides installation instructions for several hardware options that may need to be field-installed (upgrades after initial installation). These procedures can also be used to identify where the optional cards are installed in the factory-configured system and how they are connected to the rest of the Model 640 processor boards.
Optional Equipment Installation TNPP INTERFACE Several networking options include the TNPP interface (Part No. 702-9362) card. The following figure gives an overview of M640 TNPP capcode paging flow: Installation Procedure 1. Power-down the paging terminal. 2. Remove the top cover. 3.
The Model 640 TNPP interface card has two DB-9 ports that provide two-way communications with the network link equipment. Zetron offers a cable (Part No. 702-7211) specially designed to connect the RS-232 port to a standard 25-pin interface. If a 9-pin connector is preferred, use a common 9-to-25-pin adapter cable.
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Optional Equipment Installation External Paging Provider Destination Parameter RAW Oparam Programming The term oparam is short for operating parameter. Oparams define the requirements for connecting with an external paging provider from your M640 by way of the TAP protocol. 1. Gather the following information: •...
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Optional Equipment Installation Table 1: Internal dest 8-character Modem Ph# Baud Data Bits, Req’s Area Code Name number to provider Rate Parity, Stop 10 digit if requires (300,1200, (aribitrary) 2400,4800,9600) Bits ID’s 10 digit (fixed internally) (Y/N) ID’s (usually e,7,1) TAP00 TAP01 TAP02...
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Optional Equipment Installation Table 3: Sets data, parity, and stop bits to 7 data bits, EVEN parity, 1 stop bit 7 data bits, ODD parity, 1 stop bit 8 data bits, NO parity, 1 stop bit The RawName and line of code should be displayed back to you as follows. This example assumes 9600,e,7,1.
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Optional Equipment Installation DTMF Digit ASCII Value Decimal Value Note 3: Replace 0X with the hexadecimal value for the total number of bytes following it, including the at the end of the string, per Table 6. For example, for the entry shown in Table 4 it would be 15 decimal, which converts to hex.
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Optional Equipment Installation • In Table 4 the 5 byte of each line of OparamData is . That corresponds to the TAP number, so increment it also. 7. Enter the RawNames and OparamData listed in Table 7 to initialize the external modem. Table 7: MDM-1 10 00 14 F8 41 54 26 46 26 4D 30 26 4B 30 26 48 30 26 42 31 58 33 0D...
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Optional Equipment Installation 16 8 c:\zdir\newfilename.img where is the name of your new image file. newfilename.img f. Save the file by pressing Alt+F, then S. g. Exit the file by pressing Alt+F, then X. h. At the + prompt enter: put config.cds 6.
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Optional Equipment Installation SecondZone: (none — just press spacebar) SecondRepeat: SecondDelay: (none — just press spacebar) ThirdZone: ThirdRepeat: ThirdDelay: ForthZone: (none — just press spacebar) ForthRepeat: ForthDelay: e. Enter (for Save). f. Repeat steps c-e for all 8-character names from Table 1. 2.
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Optional Equipment Installation Status CallCount 2-port Serial Card Hardware Installation 1. Power down M640. 2. Remove top cover. 3. Locate and remove the card slot cover for J8. 4. Install M640 2-port serial card into slot J8. Secure with screw removed in step 3. 5.
Optional Equipment Installation DIAL CLICK DECODER The dual dial click decoder option (Part No. 702-9119) enables the terminal to process numbers dialed by rotary telephones. Dial clicks are distinctly different from dial pulses. The Model 640 decodes dial pulses without the optional dual dial click decoder board. Installation To install this option onto a dual trunk card (Part No.
Optional Equipment Installation 7. Power-up the unit and let it complete its boot sequence (all lights have extinguished, except the READY LED is on solid). 8. Access the Model 640 database and edit the Dial Click database to enable the option. Then edit the Trunks database to enable the option on the desired trunk.
Optional Equipment Installation 6. If an extender card was used, remove it and reinstall the trunk card. If a second trunk card was removed for the adjustment procedure, reinstall it. 7. Replace the top cover of the paging terminal and secure it with screws. DUAL MULTI-FREQUENCY (MF) DECODER The multi frequency decoder option (Part No.
Optional Equipment Installation MF Format Tone Pair Frequencies Coded Digit Name MF Format Tones DTMF Format Tones NO TONE 941, 1209 NO TONE 941, 1336 NO TONE 941, 1477 1300, 1500 697, 1633 1100, 1700 770, 1633 1500, 1700 852, 1633 900, 1700 941, 1633 1300, 1700...
Optional Equipment Installation 7. Replace the top cover of the paging terminal and secure with screws. 8. Power-up the unit and let it complete its boot sequence (all lights have extinguished, except the READY LED is on solid). 9. Access the Model 640 database and edit the Trunk Line Type database to setup a line with multifrequency signaling.
7. Power-up the unit and let it complete its boot sequence (all lights have extinguished, except the READY LED is on solid). Note: If the printer card is installed as a field-upgrade, contact Zetron technical support to complete the required software update. CONNECTION TO AN EXTERNAL ALARM The Model 640 has a 6-pin FAULT connector for interface to an external alarm system.
VOICE PROMPTS OVERVIEW The Model 640 DAPT XTRA is equipped to play high quality verbal prompting messages (that is, voice prompts) in addition to tone prompts. Voice prompts guide callers through the process of placing a page to a subscriber on the system. When used efficiently, voice prompts personalize the paging system and make it more user-friendly.
Voice Prompts D i s p l a y R e c o r d PromptName: standard WelcomePrompt: Y MessagePrompt: Y SecurityPrompt: N ThankYouPrompt: Y (<cr>, P, D, M, N, L, F, T, B, ?, .) Entry: Figure 61. Default Class of Prompt Service Record Table 15 describes which voice prompt(s) each field controls and their purposes.
DTMF. Backing Up Voice Prompts Zetron recommends backing up any custom voice prompts in case they are ever needed. Follow the steps below to make a backup of the current voice prompts: Note: This only applies if custom prompts have been previously recorded.
Voice Prompts 3. Press <Enter> to view the menu choices. 4. Highlight vOice Prompts and press <Enter>. 5. MCU links to the paging terminal and obtains copies of each voice prompt file auto- matically. The screen shows status information about each file and the success of the backup.
Test page prompt, used in conjunction with the ZLINK "page" voice_te.st command for issuing test pages (refer to Section 6). "This is a test page from a Zetron paging terminal." System load management - "Your call cannot be processed load_mgm.t at this time.
Voice Prompts • Make sure that Silence Compression is turned on (set by way of raw oparams). See the Model 640 Operating and Programming Manual (Part No. 025-9417) for details. • Programming is simplified if VoxDisconnect is enabled. (Set in the Telephone Line Data- bases.) This ensures that the recording will time out after a specified interval of silence.
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Voice Prompts 3. Copy the original prompt files and ‘ld1.bat’ from the C:\MCU\PROMPTS directory to the C:\MCU\<sitename> directory. This can be accomplished by way of the DOS “copy” command or using the Windows “File Manager” utility. Note: Be sure to perform a copy, rather than a move. This will ensure that the original voice prompts will remain in their backup location for future use.
Troubleshooting and Repair TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR TROUBLESHOOTING THE PAGING PROCESS This section provides troubleshooting charts to help solve some of the problems that can occur with the paging terminal or any of the peripheral equipment connected to it. Many times the paging terminal is operating properly, but as a result of some programming or configuration error, it appears to malfunction.
Troubleshooting and Repair Symptom Possible Problems Solutions LINE LED lights Incorrect Model 640 Verify Telephone Line database database parameters settings. DID line doesn’t receive feed digits from the CO and: LINE LED lights, silence on Matrix plug incorrectly set Verify matrix position. phone Incorrect database Verify Telephone Line database...
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Troubleshooting and Repair Table 18. Troubleshooting General Paging Output From the Model 640 Symptom Possible Problems Solution Page is transmitted, but Incorrect capcode Edit subscriber Capcode. Verify 2-tone pager does not alert. frequencies. Incorrect function code Edit Pager Definition FunctionCode field. Insufficient RF deviation Readjust the station TONE pot for 3.5 kHz deviation per Section 6.
Troubleshooting and Repair Symptom Possible Problems Solution Pager alerts, but display Insufficient DTMF level Readjust the FROM TEL levels per characters are missing. Section 6. Use Table 20 to help isolate and correct problems that may appear with voice paging output from the Model 640.
Troubleshooting and Repair Software Step LEDs Light Activity on for pulse and during DTMF digit decoding on for trunk answer blinks for DID DTMF Active telco call active trunk (A-D): solid on LINE, ANS on when receiving FROM TEL audio Active paging ANA PTT on when transmitting paging tones or voice...
“page no dest” response. Note: Zetron recommends enlisting the assistance of a Mobile and Paging Systems Division applications engineer to troubleshoot TNPP problems. This subsection is only provided as a general overview of the errors that can occur with a TNPP-equipped paging terminal.
Troubleshooting and Repair J1 - Serial Port A J2 - Serial Port B ⇐ To Main Processor ⇓ Rear of Model Board (J8) 640 Chassis Figure 63. TNPP Interface Board LEDs Table 23 describes each of the LEDs on the TNPP interface card. Table 23.
Note: The TNPP information provided in this section is only meant to be a basic overview of the specification and its uses. Contact Zetron to order full detailed documentation on TNPP. Packet Structure A TNPP packet is a maximum of 1024 characters long and includes six pieces of information.
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Troubleshooting and Repair ♦ Data block(s) Each data block contains one page. A TNPP packet can contain more than one data block if each page contains the same routing information (same header). This field is limited in size only by the 1024 character maximum per packet.
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Troubleshooting and Repair Example Valid Entries Description 2 hex digits Packet serial number - differentiates between redundant and original packets 01 - FF Data Block Elements The data block is of variable length. Recall that several data blocks can be included in one packet.
Troubleshooting and Repair Example Valid Entries Description N = numeric Page class A = alphanumeric B = beep (tone-only) A = 1 B = 2 RF channel designator C = 3 D = 4 A = 1 B = 2 RF zone designator (same as channel designator) C = 3 D = 4...
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The page failed. Zetron has attempted to provide as much information about failed pages as possible. As a result, the traffic command also includes some information pertaining to TNPP pages that is not defined in the specification. These messages are summarized in Table 27.
This procedure destroys all data on the RAM disk! Before starting the reformat, backup the database and system voice prompts using MCU V2.2 or later. Verify the integrity of the backup by printing out a copy of the backup database. Please consult Zetron technical support if assistance is required. 025-9416...
Troubleshooting and Repair Reformatting the RAM Disk Follow the procedure below to test, format, and copy the standard databases onto the RAM disk: [ ] 1. Ensure that a backup of the current databases and voice prompts is available. The data will need to be restored following the reformat procedure.
Then the MODEM light blinks several times indicating a specific error. This sequence repeats every 10 seconds. Contact Zetron Technical Support for assistance. [ ] 9. Once the “End of reformat” sequence is reached, power down the paging terminal.
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Troubleshooting and Repair Symptom Possible Problems Solution Error “no carrier...” Terminal not answering the Verify that the Model 640 is operating line correctly. Verify that the database line type configuration settings are correct. Verify that the matrix plug is installed in the proper position.
In addition, some of the glossary words can be defined differently when they are out-of-context. These glossary defi- nitions are meant to be applied only to the text of this and other related Zetron manuals. Term...
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Glossar Term Definition A letter, number, or symbol belonging to the American Standard Character set. The standard includes 256 characters, each identified by ASCII Character a three-digit decimal number (000-255). Identifies anything that is “heard,” either by the human ear or by some equipment.
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Glossary Term Definition An already-in-use condition in the radio transmission equipment or Busy phone line. A light on the front panel of the paging terminal that indicates when the radio station is currently being used. This LED corresponds to the BUSY LED busy input signal (pin #41) on the trunk and radio station interface connector.
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Glossar Term Definition An electronics communications path. A narrow band of frequencies (assigned by the FCC) that a radio system must operate within to Channel avoid interference with other adjacent channels. A pathway for electrical signals. Circuit A set of operating parameters that defines certain paging subscribers. Class of Service The class of service identifies settings like paging coverage zones, (COS)
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Glossary Term Definition A device that receives input data and translates it into a usable format. Decoder The time difference between initiation of an event and the response. Delay The final paging terminal or coverage region (TNPP node address) for Destination which a page is intended.
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Glossar Term Definition A piece of test and repair equipment used to measure electrical power DVM (Digital in volts. Voltmeter) The receive line of an E&M trunk. E (ear) Lead A telephone line type that indicates seizure and supervision on two separate wires.
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Field-upgrades are any changes that are not Field-Upgrade made at the Zetron factory, prior to shipment. The ends of any cable that does not have a standard connector (phone plug, Wiedmueller, DB-9, etc.) attached to it. The flying leads are Flying Leads each of the separate signal leads that are available for termination.
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A method of adding circuit boards to the paging terminal while it is currently up and running. Zetron paging terminals do NOT support Hot Installation hot installation. The Model 640 must be powered down before any cards are installed or removed to avoid damage to the products.
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Glossary Term Definition Any noise source that impairs the communication link between two pieces of equipment. Interference can affect telephone connections, Interference RF and µwave connections, and paging transmissions. See Modem Initialization String. Initialization String An optional kit that simplifies the radio station and telco connections to the Model 640.
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The label on bottom of the matrix plug facing the rear of the trunk card indicates the current line type configuration. Zetron’s communication software for use with the Model 640 paging terminal. MCU provides a user-friendly interface to the paging...
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Glossary Term Definition A digital pager format that supports tone, voice, and numeric pages. Although somewhat obscure, Multitone pagers are popular for health Multitone care applications where combined voice and display messages (such as a patient room number) are desired. A TNPP packet response that a page was not properly received by the destination node.
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Glossar Term Definition A page or set of pages sent between TNPP nodes. Each packet can contain several blocks of data, up to 1024 total characters. A block contains one page and identifies parameters such as the page type, the Packet subscriber ID or capcode, the origination and destination nodes, and the message text.
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Glossary Term Definition The actual prompt that indicates a ZLINK connection has been estab- lished and the terminal is awaiting a command. The plus prompt is similar to a DOS prompt. It allows the user over 60 commands that Plus (+) Prompt provide maintenance and diagnostics of the paging terminal.
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Glossar Term Definition Different tones and beeps the paging terminal plays to callers to indi- cate what the Model 640 is doing. Progress tones are invaluable when troubleshooting paging malfunctions. Different tone sequences allow Progress Tones the experienced technician to identify when an error occurred and what the source of the error may be.
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Glossary Term Definition An RF unit that accepts incoming signals, extracts the audio portion, Receiver amplifies it, and converts it back to the original sound waves. A unique set of database parameters. Each database contains one or more records that define some portion of the paging terminal opera- Record tion.
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Glossar Term Definition The data path through which calls or information are passed. In a TNPP or TAP system, routing is the sequence in which a page is Routing passed between paging terminals. An orbiting system in space that receives radio communications from Satellite earth transmitters and resends the information to remote locations.
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System Configuration are factory programmed and are usually only modified by qualified Files Zetron personnel. A feature in the Model 640 that allows a subscriber with a mobile radio to be connected with a caller for 2-way communication. When the paging terminal receives a talkback call, the subscriber is paged to Talkback Paging alert them of a waiting caller.
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Glossar Term Definition An optional interface card for simplified connections to the radio station and telco equipment. The terminal block adapter is part of the installation interface assembly option and plugs easily into the rear Terminal Block panel RJ21 connector. It splits the 50 signals into four 8-pin telephone Adapter jacks and two 12-pin Wiedmueller connectors for the analog and digital portions of the transmitter interface.
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On the paging terminal, a trunk describes an input/output port for Trunk passing paging information. A dual-port telephone line interface for the paging terminal. A Zetron trunk card can also receive RS-232 serial data and communicate with remote equipment by way of a modem. The trunk card can be config-...
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The Voice Prompts voice prompts are recorded at the Zetron factory, however, they can be field-recorded for custom applications. The amount of memory available in the paging terminal for temporary storage of recorded voice pages and system voice prompts.
DUAL TRUNK (702-9361D) Parts List LEGEND: OPTION, INSTALL PER CUSTOMER ORDER NOT INSTALLED INSTALLED ON HIGHER ASSY SUBSTITUTE PART ZETRON MODEL 640 DUAL TRUNK INTERFACE BOARD PARTS LIST: 702-9361D Item Qty Reference Part No. Description Mfc. Part # R34,R71 101-0049...
Parts Lists and Schematics Dual Trunk Telco Ground Start (024-0079A) 025-9416...
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Parts Lists and Schematics INDEX adjustments canned messages, 141 audio from telephone, 86 capcode, 141 dial click, 95, 109 chassis grounding, 52 digital deviation to transmitter, 95 clamp-on ferrites, 55 hybrid balance, 89 class of service (COS), 142 level audio, 23 co-located transmitters, 68 making measurements, 85 COM PORT, 18...
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