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MERLIN LEGEND
Communications System
Release 6.1
System Programming and
Maintenance (SPM)
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555-661-140
Comcode 108289513
Issue 1
August 1998

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  • Page 1 ® MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Comcode 108289513 Issue 1 August 1998...

  • Page 2: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    Technologies does not warrant that this product is immune from or will prevent unauthorized use of common-carrier telecommunication services or facilities accessed through or connected to it. Lucent Technologies will not be responsible for any charges that result from such unauthorized use. For important information regarding your system and toll fraud, see Appendix A, “Customer Support Information.”...

  • Page 3: Ordering Information

    “ About This Book .” Support Telephone Number In the continental US, Lucent Technologies provides a toll-free customer helpline 24 hours a day. Call the Lucent Technologies Helpline at 1 800 628-2888 or your Lucent Technologies authorized dealer if you need assistance when installing, programming, or using your system.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 Issue 1 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 August 1998 Contents Page v Contents About This Book Intended Audience Terms and Conventions Used Product Safety Labels xvii Security xviii Related Documents How to Comment on This Document Programming with SPM System Requirements Installing the SPM Software...
  • Page 5 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 Issue 1 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 August 1998 Contents Page vi...
  • Page 6 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 Issue 1 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 August 1998 Figures Page vii Figures Direct Local Connection Direct Local Connection, PC More Than 50 ft. Away Local Modem Connection Remote Modem Connection SPM Display SPM Help Pass-Thru...
  • Page 7 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 Issue 1 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 August 1998 Figures Page viii...
  • Page 8 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 Issue 1 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 August 1998 Tables Page ix Tables SPM Configuration File (ams.cfg) Options Function of PC Keys in SPM SPM Main Menu Options Backup Header: Release Number Board Types Programming Compatibility Programming Needed after Upgrade to Release 1.1 Programming Needed after Upgrade to Release 2.0...
  • Page 9 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 Issue 1 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 August 1998 Tables Page x...
  • Page 10 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Use only Lucent Technologies-manufactured MERLIN LEGEND Communications System circuit modules, carrier assemblies, and power units in the MERLIN LEGEND Communications System control unit.
  • Page 11 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Page xii If equipment connected to the analog extension modules (008, 408, 408 GS/LS) or to the MLX telephone modules (008 MLX, 408 GS/LS-MLX) is to be used for in-range out-of-building (IROB) applications, IROB protectors are required.

  • Page 12: Save These Instructions

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Page xiii WARNING: For your personal safety, DO NOT install an MFM yourself. ONLY an authorized technician or dealer representative shall install, set options, or repair an MFM. To eliminate the risk of personal injury due to electrical shock, DO NOT attempt to install or remove an MFM from your MLX telephone.
  • Page 13 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Page xiv...

  • Page 14: Intended Audience

    In the USA only, Lucent Technologies provides a toll-free customer Helpline (1 800 628-2888) 24 hours a day. Call the Helpline, or your Lucent Technologies representative, if you need assistance when installing, programming, or using...

  • Page 15: Terms And Conventions Used

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 About This Book Page xvi Terms and Conventions Used Terms and Conventions Used In this document, the terms in the following list are used in preference to other, equally acceptable terms for describing communications systems.

  • Page 16: Product Safety Labels

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 About This Book Page xvii Product Safety Labels Typographical Conventions Certain type fonts and styles act as visual cues to help you rapidly understand the information presented: Example Purpose...

  • Page 17: Security

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 About This Book Page xviii Security CAUTION: Caution indicates the presence of a hazard that could cause minor personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided. Security Certain features of the system can be protected by passwords to prevent unauthorized users from abusing the system.

  • Page 18: Related Documents

    Related Documents In addition to this book, the documents listed below are part of the documentation set. Within the continental United States, these documents can be ordered from the Lucent Technologies BCS Publications Center by calling 1 800 457-1235. Document No.

  • Page 19: How To Comment On This Document

    If the feedback form is missing, write directly to: Documentation Manager Lucent Technologies 211 Mount Airy Road Room 2W226 Basking Ridge, NJ 07920...

  • Page 20: Issue

    MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 Issue 1 Issue 1 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 August 1998 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) Programming with SPM Page 1 Programming with SPM The System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) software package offers an alternate method of programming the MERLIN LEGEND Communications System using a PC.

  • Page 21: System Requirements

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 2 System Requirements NOTE: DOS SPM and Win SPM software can be used directly from the floppy disk or CD-ROM on your PC. However, if your PC has a hard disk, you should install SPM onto the hard disk.
  • Page 22 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 3 System Requirements For a DB-9 connector, use a 9-pin to 25-pin adapter to attach the 25-pin connector of the RS-232 interface cable. An RS-232 interface cable of appropriate length for your site connection(s) Depending on how you connect the PC to the control unit, you also need...

  • Page 23: Installing The Spm Software

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 4 Installing the SPM Software Modem (local or remote) connection — A modem that supports 1200- or 2400-bps connections In addition, a parallel printer is useful for reports (the PC needs a parallel port for the connection).
  • Page 24 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 5 Installing the SPM Software Considerations Review the following items before you begin the installation procedure. The installation program automatically performs the following: Checks available space on the hard disk.
  • Page 25 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 6 Installing the SPM Software — c:\spm\reports — c:\spm\tmp Does one of the following: — Creates the SPM configuration file c:\spm\ams.cfg, if it does not already exist.
  • Page 26 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 7 Installing the SPM Software When the installation is finished, the following message appears: SPM HARD DISK INSTALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE YOU MUST REBOOT YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE USING SPM Remove the SPM diskette from Drive A and reboot your system.
  • Page 27 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 8 Installing the SPM Software If you typed (the command for DOS installation) instead , checks if your PC has Windows 95 installed. If Windows 95 is detected, you see an error message that tells you to run the Instal95 program.
  • Page 28 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 9 Installing the SPM Software NOTE: Because English is the factory-set language, have the same result. If you do use the language argument ( , or ), you must type...
  • Page 29 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 10 Installing the SPM Software application will operate properly under this version of Windows. If you execute this application by instructing Windows to report a different MS-DOS version number, you may lose or corrupt data, or cause system instabilities.
  • Page 30 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 11 Installing the SPM Software If the print.exe file was copied to your PC in Step 5, you must reboot your PC. You should now configure a PIF file for SPM.
  • Page 31 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 12 Installing the SPM Software Click File from the menu bar, then select Properties. In the Properties dialog box, click on the Hidden checkbox located under the General Tab in the Attributes section.

  • Page 32: Spm Configuration File (Ams.cfg) Options

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 13 Installing the SPM Software Table 1. SPM Configuration File (ams.cfg) Options Option Specifies COM1 as the serial communications port used by SPM Specifies COM2 as the serial communications port used by SPM...
  • Page 33 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 14 Installing the SPM Software Press any key. X.XX = current version of SPM The screens shown in Steps 3 through 7 appear only if the system has not been initialized.
  • Page 34 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 15 Installing the SPM Software Respond to the color prompt and press Type if you have a color monitor. Type if you do not have a color monitor.

  • Page 35: Connecting The Pc

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 16 Connecting the PC To save the information shown, type and press — If the PC is connected to the processor, the SPM Main Menu appears as shown in Step 8.

  • Page 36: Direct Local Connection

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 17 Connecting the PC Direct Local Connection For a direct local connection, you must connect the PC to the system programming jack.

  • Page 37: Direct Local Connection, Pc More Than 50 Ft. Away

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 18 Connecting the PC Processor Module SMDR Jack ADMIN Jack 355AF Adapter Crossover Cable EIA-232-D Tu rn po we r be ins er for e tin g...

  • Page 38: Local Modem Connection

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 19 Connecting the PC Local Modem Connection For a local modem connection, you must use a modem (either connected to, or built into, the PC) to access the internal modem in the control unit.

  • Page 39: Remote Modem Connection

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 20 Connecting the PC Incoming Public or private trunk line telephone network Serial Communications Port RS-232 MODEM Tu rn po we r be ins ert for e...

  • Page 40: Accessing Spm

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 21 Accessing SPM Accessing SPM The procedure for accessing SPM depends on whether your PC is connected to the control unit with a modem (either local or remote) or without a modem (direct).
  • Page 41 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 22 Accessing SPM Press any key to display the SPM Main Menu shown below. NOTE: The function keys shown on either side of the display are included here for quick reference.
  • Page 42 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 23 Accessing SPM — Place a call to the system on a Remote Access line, enter the barrier code (if required), and dial the code for the internal modem ( —...
  • Page 43 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 24 Accessing SPM — ; the remote access telephone number; the barrier ATDT code preceded by a “W” and . The barrier code in the W*10 example below is 555555.
  • Page 44 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 25 Accessing SPM Type and press to display the SPM Welcome screen shown below. X.XX = current version of SPM If you wish to program in a language other than the current language set for SPM, see “Set the Programming Language.”...

  • Page 45: Using Spm

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 26 Using SPM To select an option, press the function key that corresponds to the option you want. For example, to select press NOTE: The function keys shown on either side of the display are included...

  • Page 46: Spm Display

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 27 Using SPM Print Options Restore System Programming NOTE: Some of the procedures described in this section should be performed by qualified service personnel only. SPM Screens SPM screens simulate the system programming console.
  • Page 47 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 28 Using SPM through , and through display on either side of the console simulation window. They represent the function keys to use when you select screen options.

  • Page 48: Function Of Pc Keys In Spm

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 29 Using SPM Table 2. Function of PC Keys in SPM PC Key Console SPM Function Home Quit. Exit from SPM and return to the DOS prompt when you finish with system programming.

  • Page 49: Spm Main Menu Options

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 30 Using SPM — Continued Table 2. Function of PC Keys in SPM PC Key Console SPM Function Escape to shell. To use this key sequence, you must set DEBUG=1 in the configuration file ams.cfg.

  • Page 50: Spm Main Menu Options

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 31 Using SPM Table 3. SPM Main Menu Options SPM Menu Option Function To program the system To make a backup copy of your system programming and store it on diskette or on hard disk Shows which modules (port boards) are in each slot of the control unit and allows you to assign boards to slots...

  • Page 51: Spm Help

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 32 Using SPM To return to the first help screen, press To exit from SPM help, press A typical help screen is shown in Figure 6. Figure 6.

  • Page 52: Backup Header: Release Number

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 33 Using SPM NOTE: Back up your system programming information on a regular basis. A current backup file allows you to quickly and easily restore your system, if the need arises.
  • Page 53 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 34 Using SPM Note that the communication system release number, not the version number of SPM, reflects whether the backup file is compressed or uncompressed.
  • Page 54 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 35 Using SPM Follow the instructions for a floppy or a hard disk. A second window appears which displays the options and a directory listing for the C:\spm\backup directory.
  • Page 55 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 36 Using SPM Type the new filename and press If you are working from the floppy drive, appears on the screen. You can specify a drive letter with the filename but no path information.
  • Page 56 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 37 Using SPM SPM indicates the status of the backup by displaying the number of the last block received ( ).
  • Page 57 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 38 Using SPM Boards The Boards option allows qualified service personnel to add a board to the next available slot. The system must be idle to use this option. This option is not available from the system programming console.

  • Page 58: Board Types

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 39 Using SPM Table 5. Board Types Board Type Description 4 loop-start line jacks with 4 touch-tone receivers 4 ground-start/loop-start line jacks with 4 touch-tone receivers 8 loop-start line jacks 8 ground-start/loop-start line jacks with Caller ID capability available on the loop-start lines and 2 touch-tone receivers...
  • Page 59 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 40 Using SPM At the SPM Main Menu, press to select Press the function key that corresponds to the module you want to select.
  • Page 60 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 41 Using SPM Assign or remove the module from the slot entered in Step 3. module name = option selected in Step 2 nn = slot entered in Step 3 To remove the module type from the specified slot number, press ).
  • Page 61 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 42 Using SPM At the SPM Main Menu, press to activate the Browse option. Use the arrow keys to highlight the source (hard disk or floppy) from which you want to view the reports and press A list of the current reports appears.
  • Page 62 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 43 Using SPM To return to the beginning of a report, press To exit from the Browse option and return to the SPM Main Menu, press Convert The Convert option (which can be used remotely) simplifies upgrading...
  • Page 63 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 44 Using SPM NOTE: Once the actual file conversion begins, you cannot stop the process; pressing has no effect. If multiple MERLIN LEGEND Systems are connected in a private network, when converting to Release 6.1 convert the hub switch first.
  • Page 64 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 45 Using SPM Use the arrow keys to highlight and press GOTO FLOPPY FILENAME.XXX and FILENAME.YYY are from the \spm\backup directory.
  • Page 65 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 46 Using SPM Press to select another filename, or press to abort the convert procedure. If the backup file you select can be converted, go to Step 6. Observe the updated file selection screen and press FILENAME.XXX =the backup filename selected in Step 4...
  • Page 66 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 47 Using SPM If the CONVERT TO file will be saved to a floppy disk, go to Step If the CONVERT TO file will be saved to the hard disk, go to Step Use the arrow keys to highlight and press After you press...
  • Page 67 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 48 Using SPM Enter the new filename and press A:\filename.new The converted file cannot have the same name as the file from whch you converted.
  • Page 68 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 49 Using SPM Observe the conversion progress screen. FILENAME.XXX = name entered at Step 4 FILENAME.NEW = name entered at Step 9 or 10 N: FILENAME.XXX N = drive...
  • Page 69 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 50 Using SPM The following discussion refers to the language specified in the SPM configuration file as the PC language and the language used by the control unit as the console window language.
  • Page 70 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 51 Using SPM At the SPM Main Menu press to select Press the function key that corresponds to your language selection. The Display Language screen reappears, with the language you selected.

  • Page 71: Pass-Thru

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 52 Using SPM CAUTION: This is a password-protected option and is for use by your technical support organization only. Pass-Thru The Pass-Thru option allows qualified service personnel to administer IS II/III applications on a remote PC.
  • Page 72 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 53 Using SPM A Pass-Thru request to a locally-connected IS II/III system causes the modem to fall back to 1200 bps if the speed is set to 2400 bps and the modem call to the control unit is at 1200 bps.
  • Page 73 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 54 Using SPM If the connection between the control unit and the IS II/III PC fails, the connection between the control unit and the SPM PC is dropped. You see the following message: When you press you return to the SPM Main Menu.
  • Page 74 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 55 Using SPM Type the IS II/III password and press Type for the terminal emulation type and press If you are working with IS II, the IS II main menu appears. If you are working with IS III, the system prompts you for your login registration.
  • Page 75 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 56 Using SPM At the SPM Main Menu, press to select Type the old (current) password. Do not press If you type the old password incorrectly, the bottom of the screen displays the message .
  • Page 76 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 57 Using SPM Type the new password (any five characters). Do not press The password does not appear on the screen as you type it. Security Alert: Always use the longest length password allowed on the system.
  • Page 77 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 58 Using SPM Print Options The Print Opts option allows qualified service personnel to direct the output of system programming reports either to the PC (where you can save them, browse through them, or print them with the system programming Print option) or to the SMDR printer.
  • Page 78 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 59 Using SPM SMDR Port Output See “Printing System Reports” in Chapter 3 of System Programming for more information about the print procedure using the system console and the SMDR port.
  • Page 79 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 60 Using SPM — If fewer boards are listed on the disk than on the control unit — If any real board is out of sequence with the boards listed on the disk —...
  • Page 80 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 61 Using SPM Follow the instructions for a floppy or a hard disk. A second window appears which displays the option and a directory listing for C:\spm\backup.
  • Page 81 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 62 Using SPM If the file you select is not in the same format as the communications system, the screen below appears. Press to return to the SPM Main Menu.

  • Page 82: System Programming

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 63 System Programming System Programming A primary function of SPM is to provide a method for programming the communications system. The Sys Program option gives you access to all of the system programming features available from the system programming console.
  • Page 83 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 64 System Programming shown on the screen and continue programming, or you can press ) again. This usually takes you back to the System Programming menu.
  • Page 84 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 65 System Programming System Forced Idle When the entire system is forced idle, no calls can be made or received. The procedures listed below can be performed only when the entire system (every line and every extension) is idle: Select system mode...
  • Page 85 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 66 System Programming Specify tie-trunk E&M signal Extension Forced Idle When an extension or data terminal is forced idle, no calls can be made or received on that extension or data terminal.
  • Page 86 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 67 System Programming In Release 1.1 and higher of the communications system, forced idle reminder tones occur every 20 seconds. You can adjust the volume of these tones with the volume control on the system console.
  • Page 87 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 68 System Programming Printing Reports Use the following procedure to print system reports using SPM at the PC. The SPM must be set to .
  • Page 88 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 69 System Programming Observe the print status screen. You can press to interrupt printing and return to the SPM Main Menu.

  • Page 89: Upgrading The System

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 70 Upgrading the System To print the reports to a floppy disk if the print file does not exist, use the arrow keys to highlight and press —...
  • Page 90 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 71 Upgrading the System From Release 4.1 to Release 6.1 From Release 4.2 to Release 6.1 From Release 5.0 to Release 6.1 From Release 6.0 to Release 6.1 MERLIN II Communications System programming cannot be upgraded to this communications system.
  • Page 91 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 72 Upgrading the System NOTE: If a new processor module is installed as part of the upgrade procedure, the system software is already installed. The R6.1 Forced Installation memory card is only required if upgrading a system and the processor module is not replaced.
  • Page 92 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 73 Upgrading the System Table 6. Programming Compatibility (Continued) Program Restore on Version Backup 2.0/2.1 4.1/4.2 from 1.16 2.09 yes* 2.16 yes* 3.18...
  • Page 93 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 74 Upgrading the System – Table 6. Programming Compatibility Continued Program Restore on Version Backup 2.0/2.1 4.1/4.2 from 2.16 3.18 yes* yes* 4.15...

  • Page 94: Programming Compatibility

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 75 Upgrading the System Table 6. Programming Compatibility (Continued) Program Restore on Version Backup 2.0/2.1 4.1/4.2 from 4.25 4.1/4.2 5.15 4.1/4.2 yes* 6.15...
  • Page 95 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 76 Upgrading the System This step creates a file containing system programming information. See “Backup”. Any version of SPM may be used to back up system programming.
  • Page 96 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 77 Upgrading the System Remove the processor module from Slot 0. Install the new processor module in Slot 0. Plug the interface cords into the SPM and SMDR printer ports on the processor module.
  • Page 97 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 78 Upgrading the System See the following tables, which follow this list: Table 7. Lists the features added with Release 1.1 of the communications system.
  • Page 98 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 79 Upgrading the System Table 11. Lists the features added with Release 4.0 of the communications system. — When you upgrade from Release 3.1 to Release 4.0, you must program these features as the last step of the upgrade procedure.
  • Page 99 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 80 Upgrading the System — When you upgrade from Release 2.0 or 2.1 to Release 4.1, you must program the features listed in Table 9, then the features listed in Table 10, then the features listed in Table 11, then the features listed in Table 12.
  • Page 100 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 81 Upgrading the System — When you upgrade from Release 2.0 or 2.1 to Release 4.2, you must program the features listed in Table 9, then the features listed in Table 10, then the features listed in Table 11, then the features listed in Table 12, then the features listed in Table 13.
  • Page 101 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 82 Upgrading the System — When you upgrade from Release 3.0 to Release 5.0, you must program the features listed in Table 10, then the features listed in Table 11, then the features listed in Table 12, then the features listed in Table 13, then the features listed in Table 14.
  • Page 102 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 83 Upgrading the System — When you upgrade from Release 4.0 to Release 6.0, you must program the features listed in Table 12, then the features listed in Table 13, then the features listed in Table 14, then the features listed in Table 15.
  • Page 103 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 84 Upgrading the System Table 16. Lists the features added with Release 6.1 of the communications system. — When you upgrade from Release 6.0 to Release 6.1, you must program the features listed in Table 16.

  • Page 104: Programming Needed After Upgrade To Release

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 85 Upgrading the System 11, then the features listed in Table 12, then the features listed in Table 13, then the features listed in Table 14, then the features listed in Table 15, then the features listed in Table 16.

  • Page 105: Programming Needed After Upgrade To Release 2.0

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 86 Upgrading the System Table 8. Programming Needed after Upgrade to Release 2.0 Feature Sequence Primary Rate Interface (PRI) DID Emulation More on T1 Night Service...

  • Page 106: Programming Needed After Upgrade To Release

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 87 Upgrading the System Table 9. Programming Needed after Upgrade to Release 3.0 Feature Sequence Automatic Backup Incoming Call Line More Drop Dial trunk...

  • Page 107: Programming Needed After Upgrade To Release

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 88 Upgrading the System Table 11. Programming Needed after Upgrade to Release 4.0 Feature Sequence Delayed Call More Dial ext. Forwarding Dial no.

  • Page 108: Programming Needed After Upgrade To Release

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 89 Upgrading the System Table 12. Programming Needed after Upgrade to Release 4.1 Feature Sequence Group Coverage Ring More More Delay sender’s extension number of...

  • Page 109: Programming Needed After Upgrade To Release

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 90 Upgrading the System Table 12. Programming Needed after Upgrade to Release 4.1 – Continued Feature Sequence Switched 56 Data To select T1- All Tie: Switched 56 Data: Dial slot Dial channel...

  • Page 110: Programming Needed After Upgrade To Release

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 91 Upgrading the System Table 12. rogramming Needed after Upgrade to Release 4.1 – Continued Switched 56 Data To specify Expected Digits: Network Dial Plan T1 Data NW MORE...

  • Page 111: Programming Needed After Upgrade To Release

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 92 Upgrading the System Table 13. Programming Needed after Upgrade to Release 4.2 – Continued To select MCI Toll services for a DMS-250 or DEX600E PRI Network Service switch type: B-Channel group...

  • Page 112: Programming Needed After Upgrade To Release

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 93 Upgrading the System Table 14. Programming Needed after Upgrade to Release 5.0 Feature Sequence CTI Link Busy out the board first:* Menu Dial the slot * This is a Maintenance step.

  • Page 113: Programming Needed After Upgrade To Release

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 94 Upgrading the System – Table 14. Programming Needed after Upgrade to Release 5.0 Continued Feature Sequence Group Calling Delay More Dial Secondary...
  • Page 114 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 95 Upgrading the System Feature Sequence Enter Pattern Number (1-20) Enter Route Number (1-4) Select , or More More Dial ext. no. Select , or Enter...

  • Page 115: Surrogate Mode Programming

    Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 96 Surrogate Mode Programming Table 16. Programming Needed after Upgrade to Release 6.1 Feature Sequence Service Observing To assign a Service Observer to a Service Observing group: More More...
  • Page 116 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 97 Surrogate Mode Programming then taken to the new installation site and used with the Restore option to provide complete system programming for a new communications system.
  • Page 117 Issue 1 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 August 1998 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 Programming with SPM Page 98 Surrogate Mode Programming...
  • Page 118 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 Issue 1 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 August 1998 Index Page IN-1 Index Numerics 355A modular adapter 7 x 24 display 9-pin to 25-pin adapter Adapter 355A 9-pin to 25-pin ams.cfg ansi.sys file Arrow keys autoexec.bat Automatic Backup...
  • Page 119 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 Issue 1 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 August 1998 Index Page IN-2 Color monitor COM1 COM2 Command install Communications port Compatibility inter-release Compressed files config.sys file Configuration attributes file Connection procedure (PC) Connector DB-25 DB-9 Connectors...
  • Page 120 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 Issue 1 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 August 1998 Index Page IN-3 DB-9 connector DEBUG attribute Default barrier code filename language password Direct Inward Dial (DID) trunks emulation Do Not Disturb DOS-based PC End key Enter key Escape to shell...
  • Page 121 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 Issue 1 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 August 1998 Index Page IN-4 I/O address Idle states Incoming Call Line Identification (ICLID) delay Initialization procedure, System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) Inspect boards Install command options overview Installation procedure...
  • Page 122 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 Issue 1 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 August 1998 Index Page IN-5 LEDs display simulation Line buttons Lines/trunks forced idle Local connection direct Main menu options return to Maintenance MERLIN II MLX-20L console Modem speed Modem connection, local...
  • Page 123 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 Issue 1 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 August 1998 Index Page IN-6 Pass-thru connection menu option overview procedure Password menu options overview procedure PC keys PC Keys in SPM Function of Port communications Posted message Print background...
  • Page 124 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 Issue 1 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 August 1998 Index Page IN-7 Restart cold start Restore procedure Serial port Service Observing Shell command (DOS) Win SPM Surrogate mode programming Switchhook flash System requirements, SPM System Erase (frigid start) System programming console...
  • Page 125 MERLIN LEGEND Communications System Release 6.1 Issue 1 System Programming and Maintenance (SPM) 555-661-140 August 1998 Index Page IN-8 UDP Routing Patterns Uncompressed files UNIX system PC Upgrade overview procedure requirements Voice mail coverage Welcome screen Win SPM...

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