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Version Date Revisions Made Section Pages Editor 11/03/09 Put manual into new format. Updated appendix for new module adapters, dividing appendix into current and discontinued MAs. *Version numbers usually correspond to software releases. If the manual versions differ in number from the release, the front page shows both the manual version and the release version.
No header here Section 1 – Introduction This manual describes the setup and installation procedures for the Intraplex VF-25E Voice Frequency Module. Experienced users may refer directly to the tables in Section 2 for configuration data. Your Intraplex multiplexer operation manual contains additional information about this system.
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The E-Lead signal goes to the E-Lead driver. When active in Type I, III, and V signaling modes, ground equals BUSY; open equals IDLE. In Type II signaling, the E-Lead and SG-Lead are both used. When signaling is active, the E-Lead and SG-Lead are tied together through the E-Lead relay. GatesAir Intraplex Products...
Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Section 2 – Functional Description & Setup Version 5 TDM Bus Serial Control Bus Drivers & Receivers FPGA TERM Local SELECT TIME SLOT SET SCB Loopback ADDRESS SIG OFF REMOTE AUX (LOCAL SERVICE LOOPBACK) CODEC Remote...
Section 2 – Functional Description & Setup Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 The control output passes to an amplifier stage and finally through the output transformer to the output connectors on the module adapter. With 0 dBm at the transmitter input, the output level is 0 dBm referenced to 600 ohms.
Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Section 2 – Functional Description & Setup Version 5 Figure 2-1 shows these loopback locations. Section 4 - “Testing and Troubleshooting” gives procedures for using these loopbacks. 2.6 Drop/Insert Operation A drop/insert multiplexer operates at a central point on a three (or more) point system. In Figure 2-3, Site 2 has a drop/insert multiplexer with a DI/A port connected to the transmission line to Site 1 and a DI/B port connected to the transmission line to Site 3.
Section 2 – Functional Description & Setup Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 IMPORTANT!!! All modules must be inserted so that the white eject tab is at the bottom in a full size (5 1/4" high) shelf, and at the right in a compact (1 3/4"...
Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Section 2 – Functional Description & Setup Version 5 2.8 Remote Control Interface VF-25E modules can be used under local or remote control. When under remote control, you can only change certain configuration parameters through the RS-232 remote port on the multiplexer. The multiplexer operation manual gives details on using ISiCL, the Intraplex Simple Command Language.
Section 2 – Functional Description & Setup Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 the meanings of the P codes in detail. P codes also appear in the response to a CONFIG? query, showing the current parameter settings on the module.
Section 2 – Functional Description & Setup Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 * OK CHANNEL MODULE 3, TYPE 107 S01 = (B00000000); The binary representation is more useful here than the digital, as each digit of the binary number represents the on/off status of one of the E- and M Leads (Table 2-8).
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Inspect the module for shipping damage. If you have questions regarding possible equipment damage or shipping errors, call Networking Customer Service at (217) 222-8200 or send an e-mail to tsupport@gatesair.com. 3.2 Configuration 1. Install this module in an unused physical slot in the Intraplex multiplexer and make sure to install the appropriate module adapter or cross-connect panel at the rear of the slot where you intend to mount this module.
Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Section 3 – Installation Version 5 g. Verify the configuration via remote control by issuing a query. Table 3-1 shows a CONFIG? typical VF-25E module response to a query. CONFIG? h. Set service on by remote control (ISiCL SET command, with in the “SRVC = ON”...
4. Measure channel output at the output leads for the channel being tested. The output should be 0 dBm referenced to 600 Ohms, ±0.5 dB. 5. Measure signal-to-noise ratio with C message weighting, which should be greater than 33 dB S/N. GatesAir Intraplex Products...
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Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Section 4 – Testing & Troubleshooting Version 5 6. If you are performing a remote loopback, deactivate the loopback for this channel and activate the loopback for the next channel to be tested. If you are using a local loopback, leave the loopback up until all channels have been tested.
Busy = Contact closure to SG Idle = Open Time Slots One to four sequential time slots (one for each active channel). Starting time slot is user-selectable. Loopbacks Local and remote analog loopbacks Indicator light Green light indicates Service On GatesAir Intraplex Products...
Warning! This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. GatesAir Intraplex Products...
Figure A-1 shows how to position the adapter and set the jumpers. Table A-2. MA-305 Pin Assignments Pin Assignment Signal Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Ch. 4 Input (Ring) Input (Tip) Output (Ring) Output (Tip) E-Lead M-Lead Signal Ground Signal Battery GatesAir Intraplex Products...
A-2). Table A-3 shows the pin assignments on this connector. Jumpers JMP1 through JMP9 are used to select the signaling type (JMP5 is not used on the MA-305C). Figure A-2 shows how to hold the adapter and set the jumpers. GatesAir Intraplex Products...
The MA-306C module adapter provides specially modified RJ-45 modular connectors for use with 4- wire E&M Voice Frequency Modules in any Intraplex multiplexer. This adapter provides modular connectors for each of the four circuits (Figure A-3). Figure A-3. MA-306 Jumpers and Face Plate GatesAir Intraplex Products...
Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 A.1.3.1 Jumper Settings Jumpers JMP2 through JMP9 (there is no JMP1) are used to select the signaling type. Figure A-3 shows how to hold the adapter, and Table A-4 shows how to set the jumpers. Tables A-5 through A-7 show settings for channels 1 through 4.
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Types I, II, III, and V E&M signaling is supported. A.1.3.3 Modular Connector Wiring Figure A-4 and Table A-8 show how to wire the modular connectors. The MA-306C accepts a RJ-45 connector that conforms to cabling standard T568A and to USOC RJ1CX. GatesAir Intraplex Products...
Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 Figure A-4. MA-306C Pin Assignments Table A-8. MA-306C Pin Assignments Description Comments Pin 1 T1 & R1 send signal from CO side (trunking) to user side (signaling) – Output from MA-306...
Jumpers JMP1 through JMP5 are used to select the signaling type. Figure A-5 shows how to hold the adapter and set the jumpers. Tables A-9 and A-10 show alternate settings. Table A-9. MA-308C Alternate Jumper Settings Jumper JP1 Jumpers JP2, JP3, and JP5 Type I, II, or III Type II only GatesAir Intraplex Products...
Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 Table A-10. MA-308C Alternate Jumper Settings Jumper JP1 Jumpers JP2, JP3, and JP5 Type V only Type I, III, or V A.1.4.2 Circuit Connectors The MA-308C module adapter provides four RJ-45 circuit jacks on the right. With eight leads available, Types I, II, III, and V E&M signaling is supported.
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A.1.4.7 Installation To install the MA-308C module adapter, perform these steps: 1. At the rear of the chassis, insert the adapter into the same slot position in which the VF-25E module has been installed. A-10 GatesAir Intraplex Products...
Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 2. Once it is seated securely, secure the unit with screws provided. 3. Plug the connector into the adapter. A.1.5 MA-309C Two-Wire, 50-pin Connector The MA-309C 2-wire E&M interface module adapter provides 2-wire to 4-wire conversion for Intraplex Products voice frequency channel modules with E&M type signaling.
Table A-13 shows the jumper settings that control output levels. Table A-14 selectable attenuation control for nominal input levels of -16 and 0 dBm from voice frequency modules used with the MA- 309C module adapter. Figure A-8. MA-309C Jumper Settings for Signaling Type Selection A-12 GatesAir Intraplex Products...
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Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 Table A-13. Selectable Attenuation Control for Nominal Input Level of 0dBm Jumper / Position Output of MA-309C Channel JMP 5 / Position 1-2 -10dBm attenuation JMP 5 / Position 3-2...
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Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 A.1.5.5 Additional MA-309C Input/Output Options In the situation where the VF-25E module and MA-309C module adapter are used for transport of 2- Wire Audio with E&M signaling on the output side of the circuit, there are two possibilities to adjust the output signal level (one on the VF-25E module and one on the module adapter).
VF-27E (for ADPCM coding) voice frequency channel modules for 2-wire applications. Termination of impedance is 600Ω. Receive gain settings of 0dB, -3dB, and -10dB are selectable per channel (Figure A-10). Figure A-10. MA-310 Jumpers and Face Plate A-16 GatesAir Intraplex Products...
Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 A.1.6.1 Jumper Settings Figure A-10 shows jumper locations on the MA-310 module adapter. Two sets control signaling and one set controls output levels. The first set of jumpers that control signaling is JMP1, JMP2, JMP3, and JMP4.
Figure A-12 shows how to wire the modular connectors, conforming to cabling standard T568A and to USOC RJ1CX. The MA-310 accepts a RJ-45 connector. Table A-21 shows the pin assignments on this connector. Figure A-12. MA-310 Pin Assignments A-18 GatesAir Intraplex Products...
Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 Table A-21. MA-310 Pin Assignments Pairing Description Comments Pin 1 Pair 3 T1 & R1 send signal from CO side (trunking) to user side (signaling) Pin 2...
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2W echo return loss ERL minimum 28 dB SRL high minimum 20 dB SRL low minimum 20 dB 4W trans hybrid loss SRL high minimum 20 dB SRL Low minimum 20 dB ERL minimum 28 dB A-20 GatesAir Intraplex Products...
1. At the rear of the chassis, insert the adapter into the same slot position in which the VF-25E module has been installed. 2. Once it is seated securely, secure the unit with screws provided. 3. Plug the connector into the adapter. A-22 GatesAir Intraplex Products...
Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 A.2.2 MA-306 Four-Wire, RJ-45 Connector The MA-306 module adapter provides specially modified RJ-45 modular connectors for use with 4-wire E&M Voice Frequency Modules in any Intraplex multiplexer. This adapter provides modular connectors for each of the four circuits (Figure A-15).
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Type V Type I, III, and V Type I, II, and III Table A-28. MA-306 Channel 3 Jumper Settings Jumper JP4 Jumper JP8 Type II Type V Type I, III, and V Type I, II, and III A-24 GatesAir Intraplex Products...
Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 Table A-29. MA-306 Channel 4 Jumper Settings Jumper JP5 Jumper JP9 Type II Type V Type I, III, and V Type I, II, and III A.2.2.2...
The MA-308 module adapter provides modular connectors for each of the four circuits and is two module slots in width. The MA-308 module adapter is designed to meet the needs for interface signal monitoring and additional attenuation. Figure A-14 defines the pin assignments for the eight connectors. A-26 GatesAir Intraplex Products...
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Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 A.2.3.1 Jumper Settings Jumpers JMP1 through JMP5 are used to select the signaling type. Figure A-16 shows how to hold the adapter and set the jumpers. Tables A-31 and A-32 show alternate settings.
-23 dB Transmit circuit -23 dB Receive circuit -23 dB Transmit circuit -23 dB Receive circuit -23 dB Transmit circuit -23 dB Receive circuit All Channels -23 dB Transmit & Receive circuits All Channels No additional attenuation A-28 GatesAir Intraplex Products...
Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 A.2.3.6 Installation To install the MA-308 module adapter, perform these steps: 1. At the rear of the chassis, insert the adapter into the same slot position in which the VF-25E module has been installed.
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Type I, III, and V Type I, II, and III Table A-36. MA-308B Channel 2 Alternate Jumper Settings Jumper JP3 Jumper JP7 Type II Type V Type I, III, and V Type I, II, and III A-30 GatesAir Intraplex Products...
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Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 Table A-37. MA-308B Channel 3 Alternate Jumper Settings Jumper JP4 Jumper JP8 Type II Type V Type I, III, and V Type I, II, and III Table A-38.
Table A-40. MA-308B Attenuator Switch Settings Channels 1-4 Transmit (T) Receive (R) Gain -23 dB Transmit circuit -23 dB Receive circuit -23 dB Transmit circuit -23 dB Receive circuit -23 dB Transmit circuit -23 dB Receive circuit -23 dB Transmit circuit A-32 GatesAir Intraplex Products...
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Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 -23 dB Receive circuit All Channels -23 dB Transmit & Receive circuits All Channels No additional attenuation A.2.4.6 Installation To install the MA-308B module adapter, perform these steps: 1.
JMP3 and 11 control channel 3. ● JMP4 and JMP12 control channel 4. Type I is the factory default signaling type installed on the MA-309. Figure A-22 shows the jumpers and the settings that manage E&M signaling. A-34 GatesAir Intraplex Products...
Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 Figure A-22. MA-309 Jumper Settings for Signaling Type Selection The remaining four jumpers, JMP5, JMP6, JMP7, and JMP8, control the output level for channels 1 through 4: ●...
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A.2.5.3 E&M Signaling Type I, II, III, or V interface is selectable by jumper setting per channel. Figure A-22 shows the jumper settings that control signaling type selection. The top of the figure shows Pin A. A-36 GatesAir Intraplex Products...
Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 A.2.5.4 Attenuation Control Figure A-23 shows the jumper settings available to control output attenuation. Pin A is shown at the top in this table. The default setting is 0dBm in and 0dBm out. Table A-44 shows the attenuation for nominal output level of 0dBm.
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0 dBm out -3 dBm out -10 dBm out 0 dBm in +7 dB +7 dBm out +4 dBm out -3 dBm out 0 dBm in 0 dB 0 dBm out -3 dBm out -10 dBm out A-38 GatesAir Intraplex Products...
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Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 Table A-46. MA-309 Technical Specifications Condition Value Input Impedance 600Ω Level tracking +3dBm0 to –37dBm0 input < 0.5dB+/- Tx level 0 dBm from 4W to 2W <...
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