GatesAir Intraplex VF-25E Installation And Operation Manual

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Intraplex®
VF-25E Four-Port PCM E&M Voice Module
VF-25E Voice Frequency Module
MA-305C, MA-306C, MA-308C, MA-309C, & MA-310 Module Adapters
Version 5
GatesAir.com

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Intraplex® VF-25E Four-Port PCM E&M Voice Module VF-25E Voice Frequency Module MA-305C, MA-306C, MA-308C, MA-309C, & MA-310 Module Adapters Version 5 GatesAir.com...
  • Page 3 ©2014 GatesAir, Inc. . Proprietary and Confidential. GatesAir considers this document and its contents to be proprietary and confidential. Except for making a reasonable number of copies for your own internal use, you may not reproduce this publication, or any part thereof, in any form, by any method, for any purpose, or in any language other than English without the written consent of GatesAir.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    A.1.5 MA-309C Two-Wire, 50-pin Connector ..........A-11 A.1.6 MA-310 Two-Wire, RJ-45 Connector ............. A-16 A.2 Discontinued Module Adapters ............A-21 A.2.1 MA-305B Four-wire, 50-pin Connector ..........A-21 A.2.2 MA-306 Four-Wire, RJ-45 Connector ............. A-23 A.2.3 MA-308 Four-Wire, RJ-45 Connector ............. A-26 GatesAir Intraplex Products...
  • Page 6 Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Table of Contents Version 5 A.2.4 MA-308B Four-Wire, RJ-45 Connector ........... A-29 A.2.5 MA-309 Two-Wire, 50-pin Connector ............ A-33 Figures Figure 2-1. VF-25E Voice Module, Block Diagram ..............2-2 Figure 2-2. E&M Signaling Types ................... 2-3 Figure 2-3.
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 Table A-1. Module Adapters for VF-25E Module ............... A-1 Table A-2. MA-305 Pin Assignments ..................A-1 Table A-3. MA-305C Pin Assignments ..................A-3 Table A-4. MA-306C Channel 1 Jumper Settings ..............A-5 Table A-5.
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  • Page 11: Section 1 - Introduction

    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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  • Page 15: Section 2 - Functional Description & Setup

    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...
  • Page 16: Figure 2-1. Vf-25E Voice Module, Block Diagram

    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...
  • Page 17: E&M Signaling

    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.
  • Page 18: Drop/Insert Operation

    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.
  • Page 19: Figure 2-5. Vf-25E Voice Module, Top View

    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"...
  • Page 20: Table 2-1. Configuration Switches

    Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Section 2 – Functional Description & Setup Version 5 Table 2-1. Configuration Switches Switch#/ Label Setting Description Position SW1/1 - 5 TIME SLOT SELECT Table 2-4 Select the desired starting time slot. SW1/6 C bit signaling to “1”...
  • Page 21: Table 2-3. Input/Output Level Jumper Settings

    Section 2 – Functional Description & Setup Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 Table 2-3. Input/Output Level Jumper Settings = Normal Position = Reversed Position Jumper Description JMP1 Ch. 1 Tx input level: Normal = 0 dBm, Reversed = -16 dBm JMP2 Ch.
  • Page 22: Remote Control Interface

    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.
  • Page 23: Table 2-6. Remote Configuration Settings (P Codes)

    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.
  • Page 24: S Codes

    Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Section 2 – Functional Description & Setup Version 5 Table 2-6. Remote Configuration Settings (P Codes) (continued) P Code Digit(s) and Effect Value* Description B00000000 Normal – Channel 1 remote loopback off ---↑---- Channel 1 remote loopback active CH.
  • Page 25: Table 2-8. Remote Status Messages (S Codes)

    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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  • Page 29: Section 3 - Installation

    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.
  • Page 30: Mounting

    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”...
  • Page 31: Section 4 - Testing & Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33: Section 5 - Specifications

    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...
  • Page 34: Notice Of Fcc Compliance

    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...
  • Page 35: Appendix A - Module Adapters For The Vf-25E Voice Module

    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...
  • Page 36: Ma-305C Four-Wire, 50-Pin Connector

    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...
  • Page 37: Figure A-2. Ma-305C Jumper Settings And Face Plate

    Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 Table A-3. MA-305C 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...
  • Page 38: Ma-306C Four-Wire, Rj-45 Connector

    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...
  • Page 39: Jumper Settings

    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.
  • Page 40 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...
  • Page 41: Ma-308C Four-Wire, Rj-45 Connector

    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...
  • Page 42: Figure A-5. Ma-308C Jumpers And Face Plate

    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...
  • Page 43: Figure A-6. Ma-308C Pin Assignments

    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.
  • Page 44 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...
  • Page 45: Ma-309C Two-Wire, 50-Pin Connector

    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.
  • Page 46: Figure A-8. Ma-309C Jumper Settings For Signaling Type Selection

    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...
  • Page 47 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...
  • Page 48: Figure A-9. Ma-309C Jumper Settings For Attenuation Control

    -3dBm attenuation JMP 6/Position open 0dBm attenuation JMP 7/Position 1-2 -10dBm attenuation JMP 7/Position 3-2 -3dBm attenuation JMP 7/Position open 0dBm attenuation JMP 8/Position 1-2 -10dBm attenuation JMP 8/Position 3-2 -3dBm attenuation JMP 8/Position open 0dBm attenuation A-14 GatesAir Intraplex Products...
  • Page 49 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).
  • Page 50: Ma-310 Two-Wire, Rj-45 Connector

    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...
  • Page 51: Figure A-11. Ma-310 Jumper Settings For Signaling Type Selection

    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.
  • Page 52: Figure A-12. Ma-310 Pin Assignments

    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...
  • Page 53: Figure A-13. Ma-310 Jumper Settings For Attenuation Control

    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...
  • Page 54 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...
  • Page 55: Discontinued Module Adapters

    Appendix A – MAs for VF-25E Voice Module Intraplex VF-25E Voice Module Version 5 Table A-24. MA-310 Technical Specifications (continued) Condition Value 4Wire RX level terminated from 2Wire -28.5dB Freq. response 0 dB referenced to 1004Hz 2 wire receive circuit 304Hz -.5 +/- .25dB...
  • Page 56: Figure A-14. Ma-305B Jumper Settings And Face Plate

    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...
  • Page 57: Ma-306 Four-Wire, Rj-45 Connector

    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).
  • Page 58 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...
  • Page 59: Figure A-16. Ma-306 Pin Assignments

    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...
  • Page 60: Ma-308 Four-Wire, Rj-45 Connector

    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...
  • Page 61 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.
  • Page 62: Figure A-18. Ma-308 Pin Assignments

    -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...
  • Page 63: Ma-308B Four-Wire, Rj-45 Connector

    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.
  • Page 64 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...
  • Page 65 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.
  • Page 66: Figure A-20. Ma-308B Pin Assignments

    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...
  • Page 67 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.
  • Page 68: Figure A-21. Ma-309 Jumpers And Face Plate

    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...
  • Page 69: Figure A-22. Ma-309 Jumper Settings For Signaling Type Selection

    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: ●...
  • Page 70 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...
  • Page 71: Figure A-23. Ma-309 Jumper Settings For Attenuation Control

    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.
  • Page 72 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...
  • Page 73 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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