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TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual TOPEX is a group of Romanian companies, founded in 1990, by 10 enthusiastic engineers experienced in telecommunications. Its activity is directed to the research, development and production of telecom equipment as well as service for them.
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TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual The main lines of products of our company are: • GSM/GPRS/UMTS/HDSPA/CDMA interfaces (analog, ISDN BRI and PRI, GSM gateway, broadband wireless routers) • SIM Servers; • VoIP gateways ; • Signaling converters and Protocol Translators (SS7, SIP, H323);...
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TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual CONGRATULATIONS! Dear client, Thank buying MobiLink ISDN congratulations for your excellent choice! By purchasing MobiLink ISDN 2 GSM you have opted for: cutting down the costs of your cellular calls mobile-2-ISDN interface with LCR capabilities...
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TOPEX Company at the address: ROMANIA, Bucharest, Feleacu Street no 10, code 014186 or given to a specialized firm. ! Please do not dispose your TOPEX product as unsorted waste (household waste), recycle it to protect the environment. Separate the packages according to waste disposal options and sort it for recycling.
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TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual Several problems: • Any call from a fixed phone to a mobile network includes two kinds of charges: the fee of the wireless carrier (operator) and the fee for the fixed telephony operator • Additionally, the calls to your headquarters from the mobile...
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual What is MobiLink ISDN 2 GSM? It is an advanced interface for your profit! By interfacing between an ISDN phone exchange and the mobile telephony network (GSM 900/1800 or 850/1900) it cuts down the costs of fixed-to-GSM and GSM–to-fixed calls. ISDN 2 GSM was designed to be connected to any ISDN phone exchange so it meets standard ISDN PBX requirements.
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual Package content When you unpack the MobiLink ISDN 2 GSM unit from its protective cardboard box you should identify the components described in the table below. Pease ensure that you received the suitable contents; also check that all components are accounted for and that no damage has been sustained during the transport.
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TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual Notes: *) The package also contains two connecting cable for TE and NT interfaces **) Depending on what MobiLink ISDN 2 GSM model of equipment it is (with one or two GSM modules) you will have one or respectively two antennas.
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual 3. Installation Identifying the connectors 3.1. The bottom of the case of MobiLink ISDN 2 GSM unit features all the supply/voice/data connectors: Figure 3-1 Identifying the connectors PWR – female connector, jack type, for the power supply □...
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual 3.2. Configuring the SIM cards The SIM cards that will be used with MobiLink ISDN 2 GSM must be activated by the corresponding GSM operator. Also, they must be properly configured before insertion in the GSM slot of the equipment.
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual Settings for configuration of the SIM cards Description Option Select “OFF” for “Dial again – Interval”. If this option exists Select “OFF” for “Auto Answering” required Select “OFF” for “Call Waiting” required 3.3. Inserting the SIM cards The ISDN 2 GSM interface needs SIM cards for the corresponding GSM operators.
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TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual 1. Press the little button to eject the SIM holder. 2. Pull out (extract) the tray (SIM holder) Insert SIM card into the holder, as shown – with cut corner upwards and with contacts facing you...
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual Push the holder tray with the SIM inside back into the corresponding slot of the MobiLink unit You should follow the steps described above also when you need to replace the SIM cards already installed into MobiLink.
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TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual Use ISDN cables to connect the Topex unit to your ISDN PBX (or other ISDN terminals). Connect the cables from your corresponding ISDN device to the MobiLink unit. More detailed information on correct connections can be found in chapter 4.2. “Modes of connection”.
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual 3.5. Installing the external antennas MobiLink ISDN 2 GSM features two RF connectors on top, for connecting the antennas for the wireless network. You may use: □ the wideband antenna supplied with the package, with cable and magnetic base (see below characteristics) □...
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TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual Plug the cable connector and tighten the flange lightly, by hand. Do NOT use a spanner or screw key, which could damage the antenna connectors! The external antennas must be installed in a place with a good strength of the GSM signal.
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual 3.6. Jumper settings MobiLink ISDN 2 GSM features several jumpers located on the printed circuit board, inside the plastic case of the equipment. These jumpers control functions seldom accesses, so that in normal operation you do not need to change the settings.
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual Location Figure 3-6 JP5 jumper location Jumper JP5 is located near the top left corner of the printed circuit board of MobiLink. Immediately to the right of JP5 you can see the connector for the external antenna. JP5 is alone (no other jumpers in the near) and it is in vertical position.
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual The pairs of jumpers (JAN1 and JAN2 for the NT interface, JAT1 and JAT2 for the TE interface) are located towards the right edge of the MobiLink printed circuit board, at middle-bottom. Each pair of jumpers is near a black rectangle (ISDN transformers).
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual 3.10. Significance of LED indicators The MobiLink ISDN 2 GSM equipment has three LED as optical status indicators, shown in the figure to the right. Location of the LED status indicators: form top downwards you have the GSM LED, the ISND LED and the power supply LED.
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual Interface not synchronized. For Blinking 0.25 example, if green LED lights 0,25 sec then one sec then red LED lights 0,25 sec it sec off means both interfaces are not synchronized. The ISDN interface is synchronized...
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TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual See table below for pinout of cable and its connectors. RJ11 Symbol DB-9 Signal Data Set Ready, input Receive Data, input Signal Ground Transmit Data, output Data Terminal Ready, input Clear To Send, input...
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TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual TE connector – used for connecting the MobiLink TE interface. The TE interface of the MobiLink ISDN 2 GSM unit is used for connection to NT interfaces of the ISDN private branch exchange or of the ISDN public telephony network. TE interfaces are provided with embedded termination resistors.
TV receivers etc). Also, the GSM antennas must be mounted in a place with maximum strength of the received signal. For mounting MobiLink ISDN 2 GSM on a wall you must use the mounting kit (plastic dowels, woodscrews, etc) provided by Topex.
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual Perform the following steps: • mark the position of a pair of holes on the wall, spaced at 55 mm apart • drill the holes in the wall • forcibly insert into the holes the plastic dowels •...
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual 4. Installing the OAM program The OAM program called ISDNCFG is required in order to configure control MobiLink ISDN equipment. Also, it allows you to send and receive SMS messages from the computer that is connected to MobiLink via serial cable.
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual Operation and modes of connection 5.1. Routing for least costs No matter which mode of connection is used, the purpose of MobiLink is to achieve Least Cost Routing of calls. The LCR function of the...
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual the program will route the call accordingly, to the operator of the PBX, to a certain local extension or will provide DISA tone. DISA – direct inward access – alows callers to select the extension they want without help from an operator, via DTMF codes.
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual Outgoing from PABX The PBX routes the calls to mobile networks through the MobiLink unit. The MobiLink may use one or two directions for this (DIR0 for module GSM0, one mobile network, DIR1 for module GSM1, the...
5.2.3 MobiLink connected to PBX on NT interface and to public ISDN via TE interface The public ISDN network is connected directly to the Topex MobiLink equipment via TE interface. The NT connector is used to link to a TE junction of the PABX.
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual Outgoing calls In this case calls coming from PABX junction through NT connector of ISDN-2- GSM can be routed through one of the three directions: GSM0, GSM1 and TE (which goes to the public ISDN network).
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual Outgoing from PABX The local subscriber calls the number of the local extension on position where the MobiLink is connected. MobiLink answers, takes over the numbering, then sends out the call into the adequate GSM network.
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual For this, you can use a termination line jack (termination block) with adequate impedance matching resistors (value is 100 ohm). Alternately, if the last device is a MobiLink ISDN equipment, you may use the embedded termination resistors. Both NT and TE interfaces of the MobiLink ISDN equipment feature termination resistors which can be configured by means of jumpers.
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual 6. Technical specifications GSM modules Dual-Band EGSM900 and Mobile networks GSM1800 Compliant to GSM phase 2/2+ Class 4 (2 W) for EGSM900 Maximum RF output Class 1 (1 W) for GSM1800 power Control via AT commands –...
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual Power supply Input: Mains 230 V AC 0,3A / 50Hz Special adapter Output: jack, 12V DC / 2,08A Serial interface Standard RS-232 Connector Dedicated RJ-45 RTS, DSR, RxD, TxD, DTR, CTS, Signals GND. Overall Operating temperature From 5 to 50°C...
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TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual MobiLink ISDN 2 GSM must NOT be used in flammable or explosive environment, or in locations where toxic, aggressive, corrosive or flammable gases may accumulate. When cleaning the plastic case of the unit, take care not to use aggressive liquids or solvents.
TOPEX MobiLink ISDN2GSM User`s Manual Benefits MobiLink ISDN 2 GSM creates a direct voice connection between an digital fixed telephone and the GSM wireless communications network. You connect the cable of the ISDN phone exchange or ISDN terminal to the MobiLink ISDN 2 GSM unit and have access to the mobile network without the need for a connection (landline) to the fixed telephony operator.
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TOPEX S.A. We certify hereby that the MobiLink ISDN 2 GSM unit is manufactured in concordance with the legal provisions concerning responsibility towards the quality of delivered products, fulfills the quality parameters specified in its “User’s manual”...
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