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ERM-MUX/Plus This document is the current official release manual. Please check CTC Union's website for any updated manual or contact us by E-mail at info@ctcu.com. Please address any comments for improving this manual or to point out omissions or errors to marketing@ctcu.com.
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION..............................9 ...................................9 ENERAL EATURES 1.1.1 Power Supply Modules ..............................10 1.1.2 CPU Control Card .................................10 1.1.3 E1 Line Card .................................10 1.1.4. N64K/V35 Line Card..............................11 1.1.5 A/SYNC‐128K Line Card ...............................11 1.1.6 G703‐64K Line Card ..............................11 1.1.7 FXS Line Card ................................11 1.1.8 FXO Line Card ................................11 1.1.9 E&M Line Card................................12 1.1.10 X.50 Line Card................................12 1.1.11 ET100 Ethernet Bridge Line Card ..........................12 ...
The ERM-MUX/PLUS supports SNMP (Under development) and/or NMP GUI network management with local PC or via a dedicated timeslot from the E1 line. The NMP GUI can manage more ERM-MUX/PLUS equipment via the E1 network in-line or in nested structures. A console terminal mode is supported as well. When SNMP management mode is available and selected, remote Telnet and HTTP embedded web server are also available for management.
CPUA and CPUB slots can insert two CPU modules that automatically work in redundant operation mode. CPU modules are responsible for all parameter setup from local PC or from the selected in-band E1line. The setup of the ERM-MUX/Plus may be accomplished by: Local PC connected by Ethernet to SNMP (can be extend to multiple cases with RS485 twisted-pair ).
Chapter 1 Introduction E1 Line Backup Modes. E1 module symmetry backup (Double Tx, One Rx to be selected) For the 8E1card: E1A1+E1A5/ E1A2+E1A6/ E1A3+E1A7/ E1A4+E1A8; For the 4E1 card: E1A1+E1A3/ E1A2+E1A4; For the 2E1 card: E1A1+E1A2 5) System Clock Modes: a) E1A1's recovered clock: picked up from the E1A1 receive signal b) E1A2's recovered clock: picked up from the E1A2 receive signal (for the 2E1/4E1/8E1 card) c) E1A3's recovered clock: picked up from the E1A3 receive signal (for the 4E1/8E1 card)
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1.9 E&M Line Card Each card includes 6 E&M ports (Ear and Mouth), offering either 2-wire or 4-wire voice transmission and E&M signaling with TYPE1 to TYPE5. 1.1.10 X.50 Line Card Each card contains five low-speed Asynchronous/synchronous data interfaces Data rates: 19.2kbps, 9.6kbps, 4.8kbps or 2.4kbps Standards compliance:...
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2.2 N64/V35 Line Card Multiplexes Nx64K data onto any E1 and any timeslot. Data speed: Nx64K(N=1 to 30, or 31). Data access: RS-530, RS-449, V.35, X.21, equipped with corresponding interface cable. Access mode: Software setting: Interface /Local /To Remote /Bidirectional Loop 1.2.3 A/SYNC-128K Line Card Data speed: ≤38.4kbps async or 64kbps/128kbps sync.
Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 Installation This chapter will explain the installation procedures for the ERM-MUX/Plus E1 Access Multiplexer. Fig. 2.1 shows the external view of ERM-MUX/PLUS. Fig 2.1 ERM-MUX/PLUS appearance 2.1 Installing Brackets on Chassis By adjusting the position of the brackets on both sides of the chassis, the chassis can be mounted on either 19" or 23" rack or shelf.
* HDB 62 interface: for connecting the expansion chassis bus. 2.3 Auxiliary Connections on Rear of Chassis Fig 2.3 ERM-MUX/PLUS Backplane (2 x AC POWER shown) 2.4 Connecting Power Supplies User can select 110VAC, 220VAC or DC power modules. AC and DC backplane are different. AC+AC model is shown in figure 2.3.
RJ45 pin assignment: Pin 4(+), Pin 5(+) TX/RX, Pin7, 8 are for grounding. 2.6 Connecting NMP Network Management Access NMP network manage can connect via local PC or be cascaded via E1 from other ERM-MUX/PLUS. The mode is called In-band network management mode. (See the Network Device Management and Operation User Manual) Note: Before using NMP network functions, configure with console terminal menu to select the network management mode and other necessary settings.
Chapter 2 Installation 2.7 Connecting Monitor/Control Terminal Connect a DB9 to DB9 cable between the PC COM port and CPU card's front panel LOC Ctrl connecter. Connect a crossover or null-modem DB9 to DB9 cable between the modem and CPU card's front panel LOC Ctrl connector. Communication settings: Interface: RS-232...
Chapter 3 LED Indicators and Cable Pin Definitions Chapter 3 LED Indicators and Cable Pin Definitions 3.1 Front panel LED indicators LED names Color Descriptions POWER Card green when lit indicates power is normal, when off - power failure CPU Card: green when lit indicates Card power normal, when off - Card power fault Major Alarm...
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Chapter 3 LED Indicators and Cable Pin Definitions LED names Color Signaling mode No Signaling mode E&M Card: when lit indicates Card power normal, green when lit indicates Card power normal, when when off - power fault off - power fault when lit indicates Card alarm, when off Alarm when lit indicates Card alarm, when off -...
Chapter 4 Hardware Settings When setting the ERM-MUX/PLUS via NMP management system or Terminal console process, the setting parameters are stored in non-volatile RAM. In addition to the soft settings, some PCB cards require some settings of DIP switches or jumpers.
Chapter 4 Hardware Settings 4.3 E&M Card 4.3.1 E&M Type Setting See Fig4-1: 2W is 2 Wire mode , 4W is 4 Wire mode 4.3.2 Signaling Type Setting For the Audio , E&M-V4 card can be supported no signaling , the LEDs are condition of the data . When no signaling , in fig4-1 , the J6 should be shorted.
This chapter introduces how to configure the ERM-MUX/PLUS using console terminal mode. 5.1 Initial Setup Before beginning, please connect ERM-MUX/PLUS to the serial port of a standard terminal or emulation terminal, such as HyperTerminal program on a Windows® PC. The parameter settings for HyperTerminal are: baud rate 9600 bps (bits per second), data bits 8, stop bit 1, no parity check, and no flow control.
Chapter 5 Console Operation SLOT 04 FXO NORMAL … … SLOT 05 G703-64K NORMAL … … SLOT 06 FXS NORMAL The configuration and status of other cards will be seen later in this chapter. Press ESC or enter at the menu. At this point, the console monitors the status of each card and displays the status of configuration changed on the terminal.
Chapter 5 Console Operation 5.2 Set E1 card Press 1 from the main menu to configure the E1 card. If no E1 card is found, the display shows: NO E1 CARD If the types of two E1 cards are inconsistent, the display shows: INPUT E1 LINE(1-8):1 Press number key 1 to 8 to enter a corresponding sub menu of E1 channel.
Chapter 5 Console Operation 5.2.3 Set Loop Back From the E1 channel menu, select 3 to enter Loop mode configuration. The menu displays: << E1-1 CONFIG - LOOP >> Menu Description *1.NO LOOP No loop 2.LOCAL LOOP Local loop 3.TO REMOTE LOOP Turn to remote loop 0.
Chapter 5 Console Operation FREE TIMESLOT IS: E1-1: 0-31, CURRENT CROSS: E1-1: CROSS TIMESLOT: NULL INPUT TIMESLOT:1-20/2:1-20 E1-1 CROSS TIMESLOT: 01-20/02:01-20, The current status means the timeslots 1 to 20 of channel E1A1 are going to the timeslots 1 to 20 of channel E1A2. INPUT EXAMPLE: 11-20/3:11-20, 21/3:21 [1->E1A1,2->E1A2,3->E1A3,4->E1A4, 5->E1A5, 6->E1A6, 7->E1A7, 8->E1A8] The example means the timeslots 11 to 20 of channel E1A1 go to the timeslots 11 to 20 of channel E1A3, and timeslot 21 goes...
Chapter 5 Console Operation 5.3.2 N64K/V35 menu display << I/O CONFIG-N64K-V35 >> Menu Description 1. CHANNEL 1 Set channel 1 2. CHANNEL 2 Set channel 2 3. CHANNEL 3 Set channel 3 4. CHANNEL 4 Set channel 4 0. EXIT Return to the I/O card configuration INPUT SELECT:1 Press 0 or ESC to return to the I/O card selection menu.
Chapter 5 Console Operation If the input timeslot has already been assigned previously, the system will prompt: Press 0 or ESC return to the upper menu. Press 1-8 to enter the E1 configuration item THE TIMESLOT ALREADY USED! INPUT AGAIN! INPUT TIMESLOT: If no timeslot number has been input, then press Enter or ESC to return to the upper menu.
Chapter 5 Console Operation 5.5.1 G703-64K menu display << I/O CONFIG-G703-64K >> Menu Description 1. CHANNEL 1 Set channel 1 2. CHANNEL 2 Set channel 2 3. CHANNEL 3 Set channel 3 4. CHANNEL 4 Set channel 4 0. EXIT Return to the input box of I/O configuration INPUT SELECT:1 Press 0 or ESC to return to the main menu of I/O configuration.
Chapter 5 Console Operation 5.7 Set FXS card When entering the FXS card configuration under the I/O card sub-menu, the system checks and displays the current configuration and status information of the FXS card selected. slot 6 FXS , STAT:NORMAL Slot number card type card status CH1:NOE1:NULL,NORMAL,NORMAL The display shows the status of each channel, including multiplexed E1 channel, timeslot, clock mode, loop mode.
Chapter 5 Console Operation 5.8 Set FXO Card Please refer to FXS configuration menu. The settings for FXO are the same, with the exception that there is no work mode setting for the FXO cards. (Only FXS supports the 'hot line' function.). 5.9 Set E&M Card When entering the E&M card configuration under the I/O card sub-menu, the system checks and displays the current configuration and status information of the E&M card selected...
Chapter 5 Console Operation 5.10 Set X.50 Card When entering the X.50 card configuration under the I/O card sub-menu, the system checks and displays the current configuration and status information of the X.50 card selected 5.11 Set ET100 Card When entering the ET100 card configuration under the I/O card sub-menu, the system checks and displays the current configuration and status information of the ET100 card selected slot 6 ET100 STATE:NORMAL...
Chapter 5 Console Operation 5.12 Set RS485/422 Card When entering the RS485/422 card configuration under the I/O card sub-menu, the system checks and displays the current configuration and status information of the ET100 card selected INPUT BOARD NO:6 Slot 6 RS485 STAT:NORMAL CH1:E1-2 : 1- 6, NORMAL, MARK(TD), MARK(RD)
Chapter 5 Console Operation 5.14 Save Configuration All previously outlined modified configurations are saved temporarily in volatile ram. If the chassis is powered off or the CPU card removed, the settings will revert back to the previously saved ones. Following the settings done previously, the changes must be written to non-volatile ram.
Chapter 5 Console Operation 5.16.1 Display system version Press 1 to enter the VERSION mode display menu ERM-MUX-PLUS version 4.00 5.16.2 Modify System Clock Press 2 to enter the CLOCK mode configuration menu. The menu will display: << SYSTEM CONFIG-CLOCK >>...
Chapter 5 Console Operation 5.17.3 Disable NMP Please press 3 to enter "3. DISABLE NMP " Disable In-band management function Clear NMP SETUP, ARE YOU SURE (Y/N)? Y 5.17.4 Change IP address Please press 4 to enter "4. IP ADDRESS " To change TCP/IP configuration. The following is the example for TCP/IP configuration.
Chapter 5 Console Operation 5.17.5 Device Address (NMP) Please press 5 to enter "5. DEVICE ADDRESS " There are four address : ADDRESS 01, ADDRESS 02, ADDRESS 03 and LEVEL. ADDRESS 01/02/03 is NMP address. For LEVEL input : 1. If device directly connect to NMP system, then LEVEL input “0” 2.
Chapter 5 Console Operation 5.21 Expansion Chassis Please press 7 to enter "7. SETUP EXTEND BOX ". The menu will display: CURRENT EXTEND BOX STATE:NO ADD(A) OR DELETE(D) EXTERN BOX PLEASE INPUT:A Enter “A” to add the chassis, Enter “D” to delete the chassis CURRENT EXTEND BOX STATE:HAVE 5.22 Integral BERT Test Press 0 to ESC or press '7' from the Main Menu to enter the setup for Integral BERT...
Chapter 5 Console Operation 5.22.3 Set BERT Error Code Insert In the BERT test menu, press 4 to choose "modify BERT error code insert", and the menu displays: Menu Description << BERT TEST - PATTERN >> *1. NONE Force a single bit error 2.
Near the external side of E1 interface, the RX interface is disconnected from external E1 line (see figure 6-1), then looped back from TX. This aims to test the device at the user side. Connect a bit error rate tester (such as CTC Union's HCT-6000 BERT) to any user data port to check error rate.
Chapter 6 Test and Diagnostics 6.3 Loopback test for N64K/V35, A/SYNC-128K card HCT-BERT Board Board N64K HCT-BERT RS232 N64K V35 & RS232 local remote Fig. 6.4 N64 Loopback Figure 6.4 shows the schematic diagram for loop back test for these two kinds of cards. The tested loop is bi-directional, and two BERTs should be working fine.
Chapter 7 Clock & Synchronization Chapter 7 Clock & Synchronization This chapter details the clocking schemes supported by the ERM-MUX/Plus. 7.1 Setting clock for whole machine 7.1.1 E1A1-8's Recover clock MUX/PLUS will pick up recovery clock from E1A1 line received signal, and treat it as the clock source for the whole machine.
8.1 Connection between MUX and public network devices For this type of connection, various businesses can be connected to remote places via ERM-MUX/PLUS cross connection, and many kinds of media can be used, such as DDN network, PDH, SDH, PCM, digital microwave, and so on. The ERM-MUX/PLUS can also be used for local connections.
8.6 Typical application of G703-64K card In the figure 8.6 Signal from G703-64K card is sent to opposite side via E1 line, and then sent to ERM-MUX/PLUS from the opposite side by using E1 line. Users can be connected using ERM-MUX/PLUS.
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