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Excalibur Multirate DAPInstallation and Operation15D09B-1/D 6/95Milgo Solutions, Inc.1619 N. Harrison ParkwayP.O. Box 407044Fort Lauderdale, FL

Table of ContentsxNaming Channels ...

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-12Transmit ClockThis parameter specifies the source of timing signals for the DAP's transmit

Defining Operating Parameters5-13CTS DelayThis parameter allows you to set additional RTS/CTS delay required in certain networkapplications. The dela

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-14EIA Pin 21This parameter specifies whether pin 21 of the DTE interface functions as a RemoteDigi

Defining Operating Parameters5-15DTR ControlThis parameter specifies whether the DTR signal is controlled by the DTE or held in aconstant On condition

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-16• V.13 - is only supported when the port is configured for synchronous operation.If RTS Simulati

Defining Operating Parameters5-17Table 5-3. RTS-CTS Delay Related to V.13 RTS-DCD SimulationPort SpeedLine Rate64 Kbps75 bps 320 ms150 bps 160 ms300

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-18Table 5-4. Worst Case RTS-CTS Delay Related to Out of BandRTS-DCD SimulationDDS ChannelRateWors

Defining Operating Parameters5-19RangeThis parameter does not appear on the screen for units equipped with the 15P09AA orModel D Aggregate card. Exte

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-20You can use this channel only with asynchronous data protocols. The character format isone star

Defining Operating Parameters5-21• ELong - 1.076 seconds for line rates of 2.4 and 4.8 Kbps, 888 milliseconds for aline rate of 9.6 Kbps (multiport fr

Table of ContentsxiDial Mode ...

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-22Modify Drop TableThe Modify Drop Table feature allows you to add or remove a remote drop from th

Defining Operating Parameters5-231. Press the 4 button to enter the Configure Channels submenu.1234Escape TopL C o n f i g u r a t i o n M o d eR

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-244. Press the button beneath the channel you wish to set. (To set Channels 4 - 6, youmust first

Defining Operating Parameters5-255. Press the button beneath the desired setting. The top line of the screen displaysthe revised setting. Press the

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-26Press the Escape button twice to return to the Configure Channels submenu.Channel AssignmentTo a

Defining Operating Parameters5-274. Press the Escape button to return to the Port Assignments submenu. You mustpress the button beneath Accept to ent

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-282. Press the button beneath the channel you want to name. The screen displays thecurrent name o

Defining Operating Parameters5-295. Press the 4 button. You can now insert a character by pressing the 1 button,delete a character by pressing the 2

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-30Port Rate ConfigurationThis submenu allows you to set the DTE interface to operate at a lower da

Defining Operating Parameters5-31Table 5-8. Asynchronous Rate AdaptionDDS Line DTE Data Rates2.4 Kbps 1.2, 0.6, 0.3, 0.15, 0.075 Kbps4.8 Kbps 2.4, 1.

Table of ContentsxiiDDS Loop Test ...

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-32Table 5-10. Asynchronous Rate Adaption (Older DAPs)DDS Line Data Rates2.4 Kbps 1.2, 0.6, 0.3, 0

Defining Operating Parameters5-33Table 5-11. RCP ParametersParameter Possible SettingsController1 (Cntrl) No, YesRTS Mode (RTSMd) Constant, SwitchedD

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-34ControllerThis parameter specifies whether your DAP is configured for external control (CMS) orR

Defining Operating Parameters5-35Table 5-12. Secondary Channel FormatService ExcalCMS DSU1500CMS DSU1556CMS DSU500, 556 RD,CMS 6424DDS X — — XDDSNI X

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-36Local Alarm DisplayThis parameter specifies whether the front panel displays alarms that occur a

Defining Operating Parameters5-37In the example shown in Figure 5-1, from the CMS system console, a request is made fora dial backup connection with a

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-38To activate this feature from the DAP's front panel, follow these steps:1. Enter front pane

Defining Operating Parameters5-39Table 5-13. Analog Dial Parameters (Continued)Parameter Possible SettingsAutomatic Disconnect (Disc) No DTR, NoneRet

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-40SpeedThis parameter specifies the speed the DAP automatically switches to when it originatesa di

Defining Operating Parameters5-41Wait to DialThis parameter specifies how long the DAP waits to dial a call after it goes off-hook. If adial tone is

Table of ContentsxiiiFigures1-1 Typical Excalibur Multirate DAP Multimode Applications ...

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-42Switch to DialThis parameter specifies whether the DTR signal must be present for the DAP to swi

Defining Operating Parameters5-43DCD ThresholdThis parameter specifies the level range that incoming dial line signals must fall within toactivate the

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-44AnswerbackThis parameter enables/disables the Answerback feature. When enabled, this parametera

Defining Operating Parameters5-45• 57.6 and 56 Kbps are automatically changed to 52.8 Kbps (C64NI operatingmode).When the DAP is in dial backup operat

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-46Call ProgressThis parameter specifies whether the DAP observes call progress tones when establis

Defining Operating Parameters5-47Automatic DisconnectThis parameter specifies the conditions that cause the DAP to automatically disconnect adial back

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-48Line Test IntervalThis parameter specifies the duration of the dedicated line test. The possibl

Defining Operating Parameters5-49Port RTS-DCD SimulationThis parameter specifies the RTS-DCD simulation method for each port or shared groupwhen dial

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-50ISDN Dial ParametersThe Dial submenu contains the parameters which control the operation of the

Defining Operating Parameters5-51Switch TypeThis parameter allows you to define the switch type and software protocol. Thisparameter setting must cor

Table of Contentsxiv3-9 External Alarm Connector, Pin/Signal Assignments... 3-153

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-52Automatic DialThis parameter specifies the conditions that cause the DAP to automatically place

Defining Operating Parameters5-53Note: A network disconnect signal overrides the Automatic Disconnect parametersetting.Retry AttemptsThis parameter sp

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-54• DDS Line or Local Loop Down - the DAP only answers calls when the DDSline goes down (due to Ou

Defining Operating Parameters5-55Table 5-16. Parameter Thresholds (Continued)Parameter Default SettingsSignal Quality Good, 3 secResync Limit 2 times

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-56The RTS Antistreaming Timer parameter allows you to specify the amount of time, from1 to 255 sec

Defining Operating Parameters5-572. To change the current setting of a condition, press the button beneath it. Therevised setting is then displayed.1

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-582. Press the 1 or 2 button to scroll through the different letters, numbers, andsymbols that can

Defining Operating Parameters5-595. Press the 4 button twice. You can now copy a character into the next space bypressing the 1 button, enter an M in

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-602. Press the button beneath Store.1234EscapeTopL S y s t e m C o n f i g u r a t i o nS t o r

6-1Chapter 6On-Line OperationIntroductionAfter you have properly installed the DAP and defined its operating parameters, it canbegin transmitting data

xvImportant Safety Instructions1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-23. Press the button beneath DAP. The screen displays the current operating status.EscapeTopL

On-Line Operation6-3Notes: LADC only appears on the screen for units equipped with the Model A or CAggregate card.The Excalibur Multirate DAP provides

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-4The display shows the status of the following:• 9.6C - indicates the DAP's operating speed (

On-Line Operation6-5• Q - shows the quality of the signal received from the dial backup line whenthe DAP is in dial backup operation. Possible displa

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-65. Press the button beneath Serve. The top line of the screen displays the serviceused (DDSNI).

On-Line Operation6-77. Press the > button.1234EscapeTopL S t a t u s M o d e D A P D i a l S e r v

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-810. Press the button beneath Analg.1234EscapeTopL S t a t u s M o d e &l

On-Line Operation6-913. Press the button beneath SQlty. The screen displays this parameter's statusfollowed by its predefined threshold.1234Esca

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-1016. Press the > button.1234EscapeTopL S t a t u s M o d e < A n a

On-Line Operation6-11Press the Escape button to return to the Channel Status submenu.20. Press the button beneath Assgn. The screen then displays the

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Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-12• Number of seconds receive line fault conditions and active network service loopsoccur.From the

On-Line Operation6-133. Press the > button.1234Escape TopL S t a t u s M o d e D A P D i a l S e r

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-14Press the Escape button to return to the Line Statistics submenu.6. Press the button beneath SQ.

On-Line Operation6-158. Press the button beneath Signl. The screen then displays the percentage oftime that a valid signal has been received from the

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-1610. If you wish to cancel the current line statistics and reset them to zero, press thebutton be

On-Line Operation6-1713. Press the button beneath Addrs to display the T7 address of all the remote unitson the multidrop line that are in synchroniza

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-1816. Press the button beneath Next to display the T7 address and the number ofresynchronizations

On-Line Operation6-19Press the Escape button two times to return to the Status submenu.AlarmsThe Excalibur Multirate DAP reports a variety of alarm co

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-20• Call - is a message produced by the operator from a DAP to the NMC. Call isnot available when

On-Line Operation6-21• Regained Communication - generated by the central DAP in a multidrop networkwhen communication is regained with a remote unit f

1-1Chapter 1IntroductionIntroducing the Excalibur Multirate DAPThe Excalibur Multirate DAP (Digital Access Product) provides a versatile interfacebet

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-22ISDN Dial Backup AlarmsFor units equipped with the ISDN IDBU feature, an alarm message is displa

On-Line Operation6-23The following messages are generated when the DAP rejects an incoming call of anincompatible type. For example, calls from conve

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-242. Press the 1 button.1234EscapeTopL L o c a l M o d e S t a t s

On-Line Operation6-256. To clear the alarm currently displayed, press the 1 button. To clear all alarms inthe buffer, press the 2 button.Note: The DA

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-26The Dial submenu allows you to perform the following functions.• Enter telephone numbers.• Enter

On-Line Operation6-272. Press the button beneath the target type for which you wish to enter a telephonenumber. (To display Alternate 4 and Temporary

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-284. Press the 4 button. You can now insert a character by pressing the 1 button,delete a charact

On-Line Operation6-29Table 6-2. Analog and ISDN IDBU Telephone Number CharactersCharacter Function0-9, #, *, A - D Digits for dialing. A - D are inv

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-30Entering Service Profile Identification NumberThe telephone company may provide you with one, tw

On-Line Operation6-31Originating Dial Backup CallsDial backup telephone calls can be originated automatically (if the Automatic Dialparameter is enabl

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation1-2• Clear Channel 64 Kbps - operates on the Clear Channel 64 Kbps service offeredby Accunet Spectru

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-32Analog Dial Line TestsThe Excalibur Multirate DAP provides five diagnostic tests that check the

On-Line Operation6-33To initiate the Dial Tone Test and End-to-End Call Test, follow these steps, starting fromthe Dial submenu:1. Press the button be

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-344. Press the button beneath the target type you want to establish a dial lineconnection with. T

On-Line Operation6-352. Press the button beneath Dial.1234EscapeTopL C h o o s e T y p e D e d D i a

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-365. Use the 1, 2, and < buttons to enter the desired length of the test(1 - 999 seconds). Whe

On-Line Operation6-37The Excalibur Multirate DAP provides two diagnostic tests (Dial Tone Test and End-to-End Call Test) that can be initiated only du

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-38• V.54 Digital Loop Test - differs from the standard Digital Loop Test in that itcreates only on

On-Line Operation6-392. Press the button beneath Dial. The screen displays the Dial AggregateDiagnostics submenu. (See "Individual Port Testing

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-402. Press the button beneath Timed if you wish to specify the test length. Press thebutton benea

On-Line Operation6-411. Press the button beneath the loop you wish to run.1234EscapeTopLD i a l A g g r D i a g n o s t i c s

Introduction1-3Table 1-1. Excalibur Multirate DAP Part NumbersPart Number Description15-09B112001xx RS-232-E DAP, Standalone, Aggregate Card Part No.

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation6-42To send a message, you must enter one of 10 numerical codes (0 - 9) into the DAP. Eachcode sign

On-Line Operation6-435. When the desired code is displayed, press the 3 button to send it.1234EscapeTopL S e n d C a l l # = 5

7-1Chapter 7TroubleshootingOverviewMalfunctions in your communications network can range in severity from anunacceptably high error rate (more than on

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation7-2The Excalibur Multirate DAP's diagnostic tests are designed so that you can isolate andverif

Troubleshooting7-3MARKINGGENTESTPATTERNGENTESTPATTERNCOMPTRANSMITTERRECEIVERIDLESEQUENCEDTETXRXLOCAL DAPFigure 7-1. Self-Error TestLocal-Error TestTh

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation7-4The Local-Error Test can also be used to check the customer's lines. (See Figure 7-3.)When

Troubleshooting7-5MARKINGGENTESTPATTERNGENTESTPATTERNCOMPTRANSMITTERRECEIVERTXRXTRANSMITTERRECEIVERTESTPATTERNGENTESTPATTERNCOMPMARKINGGENRXTXLINESLOC

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation7-6DDS Loop TestThe DDS Loop Test isolates the local DTE from the rest of the network. The DAP loop

Troubleshooting7-7INTER-FACETRANSMITTERRECEIVERLINESDTEINTERFACELOOPLOCAL DAPDAPLOOPDTEFigure 7-7. Digital Loop TestV.54 Digital Loop TestThe V.54 Di

iiWarrantyThe period of warranty for the Excalibur Multirate DAP starts on the date of sale to theoriginal end user and extends one year. Refer to Mi

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation1-4Table 1-1. Excalibur Multirate DAP Part Numbers (Continued)Part Number Description15-05B613B00xx

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation7-8Loop 2 and Loop 2 Error TestsThe Loop 2 Test places the far-end DAP into a V.54 Digital Loop. (

Troubleshooting7-9Service LoopsService loops are part of the DDS network's diagnostic capabilities. They are used toisolate trouble conditions i

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation7-10LOCAL DAPMARKINGGENLINESTXRXTXRXTRANSMITTERRECEIVERFigure 7-12. Non-Latching and Latching Loopb

Troubleshooting7-112. Press the button beneath Diag. The screen then displays the Diagnostic Modesubmenu.24EscapeTopL L o

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation7-125. The screen displays the Aggregate Diagnostics submenu. (To select the V.54Digital Loop Test,

Troubleshooting7-132. Press the button beneath Timed if you wish to specify the test length. Press thebutton beneath Cont if you wish to run the test

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation7-141. Press the button beneath the loop you wish to run. (To select a V.54 DigitalLoop Test or Loo

Troubleshooting7-151. Press the 2 button. The screen displays the names of the tests you can run. (Toselect the Loop 2 Error Test, you must first pr

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation7-161. Press the 3 button.1234EscapeTopL D i a g n o s t i c M o d eA g g r

Troubleshooting7-172. Press 1 or 2 button depending on which unit (local or remote) you wish to returnto normal mode. The DAP then aborts any tests i

Introduction1-5Central Site ModelThe central site Excalibur Multirate DAP consists of a printed circuit (p.c.) card and atransition board (vertical re

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation7-18Table 7-1. LQS Troubleshooting Reference Chart (Continued)Statistic Change in Value Cause(s) Re

Troubleshooting7-19Table 7-1. LQS Troubleshooting Reference Chart (Continued)Statistic Change in Value Cause(s) RecommendationsNumber ofmultiport/mul

A-1Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsStandaloneDimensionsHeight 3.0 inches (7.6 cm)Width 8.0 inches (20.3 cm)Depth 12.0 inches (30.5 cm)Weight 3.5 pou

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and OperationA-2Operating RangeLine Rate (Kbps) Wire Gauge Distance* (feet) dB72 19 60k -4572 26 17k -4556 19 64k

Technical SpecificationsA-3Analog IDBU OptionOutput Level Programmable: 0 dBm to -12 dBmPermissive: -9 dBmRinger Equivalence 1.1 BOperating Range 0 dB

B-1Appendix BISDN Service Ordering ChecklistFor Excalibur Multirate DAP ISDN IDBU applications, the following checklist can beused as an aid in orderi

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and OperationB-2❏ For service offered from an AT&T 5ESS, turn the following features Off. Packet Mode Da

C-1Appendix CQuick Reference Menu FlowchartIntroductionThe following Quick Reference Menu Flowchart shows you how the Excalibur MultirateDAP's fr

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation1-6Standard FeaturesThe Excalibur Multirate DAP comes with a full complement of standard features, a

C-2Status Notes1. The top line of the Top Level Menu displays Excalibur DAP for units without dial backup, DAP +4W 56K DBU forunits equipped with the

C-3Local Remot Addrs Serve FPTst RTN ALNetExcalibur DAP1Stats Confg Diag Dial Call SecurLocal ModeDAP

Configuration - DAP Notes1. This parameter appears on the screen when the service is set for DDS, DDS-SC, or DDSNI. This parameter does notappear on

C-5Local Remot Addrs Serve FPTst RTN ALNetExcalibur DAPStats Confg Diag Dial Call SecurLocal ModeDAP Ali

C-7Local Remot Addrs Serve FPTst RTN ALNetExcalibur DAPStats Confg Diag Dial Call SecurLocal ModeDAP Ali

Configuration - Alias, RCP, and Port Rate Notes1. This parameter does not appear on the screen when the Clear Secondary Channel parameter is enabled.2

C-9DAP Alias RCP PRate Dial Thrsh Chnnl User SystmConfiguration Mode52800 51600 50400 49200Port Speed = None SyncConfiguration - Ali

Configuration - Analog Integral Dial Backup Option Notes1. When 9600 or 9000 is selected, you may also select Coded or Uncoded.2. The Compliance param

C-11Configuration ModeConfiguration - Analog Integral Dial Backup OptionDAP Alias RCP PRate Dial Thrsh Chnnl User SystmDModeSpeed TxClk Dialr DWait Pr

Introduction1-7Password ProtectionThe Excalibur Multirate DAP provides a password protection feature to prevent usersfrom accessing certain front pane

C-13Configuration ModeConfiguration - Switched 56 Integral Dial Backup OptionDAP Alias RCP PRate Dial Thrsh Chnnl User SystmDial ConfigurationPrgrsADi

Configuration - ISDN Integral Dial Backup Option Note1. This parameter appears on the screen only when the service is set for DDS, DDS-SC, CC64, LDM,

C-15Configuration ModeConfiguration - ISDN Integral Dial Backup OptionDAP Alias RCP PRate Dial Thrsh Chnnl User SystmDial ConfigurationSwtchDMode TxCl

Configuration - Line Parameter Threshold, Channel Assignment, User, and System Notes1. This parameter appears on the screen only when the service is s

C-17Configuration - Line Parameter Threshold, ChannelAssignment, User, SystemConfiguration ModeDAPAlias RCP PRate Dial Thrsh Chnnl2User SystmRTS AStr

Diagnostics Notes1. This parameter appears on the screen only for units equipped with the Analog or ISDN IDBU option. For unitsequipped with the Swit

C-19DiagnosticsExcalibur DAPLocalRemot Addrs Serve FPTst ALNetRTNLocal ModeStatsConfg Diag DialCallSecurDed Aggr DiagnosticsSlfErEEErr DDS DLoopV54DLL

Dial, Call, and Security Notes1. This parameter appears on the screen only for units equipped with the ISDN IDBU option.2. This parameter appears on t

C-21Dial, Call, SecurityExcalibur DAPLocalRemot Addrs Serve FPTst ALNetRTNLocal ModeStatsConfg Diag Dial Call SecurDial ModeCallPhon # Test SPID1Send

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation1-8• End-to-End Error• DDS Loop• Digital Loop, standard and V.54• V.54 Loop 2 and L2 Error (V.54 Loo

Address, Service, RTN, and ALNet Notes1. The Remote menu does not appear on the screen when any of the following parameters are set:(a) The service pa

C-23Address, Service, RTN, ALNetExcalibur DAPLocalRemot Addrs Serve FPTst ALNetRTNDrop Address___LocalRemotLocal Unit Number=001IncDecWhich Unit to RT

D-1Appendix DRegulatory InformationFCC Part 15: Radio/Television InterferenceThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and OperationD-2FCC Part 68: Requirements For End UsersThis equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC regulatio

Regulatory InformationD-3If the unit causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue yourservice temporarily. If possible

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I-1IndexAAddress selection... 4-5Aggregate transition board headers... 3-22Alarm bufferclear

IndexI-2Squelch Primary Transmitter (Sqlch)parameter...5-13Transmit Calibrate (TxCal) parameter ...5-1

IndexI-3cables ... 3-8pin/signal assignments listed ... 3-9Dial line connect

Introduction1-9Asynchronous/Synchronous ConversionThe Excalibur Multirate DAP can be set to operate with asynchronous or synchronousDTEs. When operat

IndexI-4FFront panelbeeper ... 4-1, 5-14button functions...4-1ill

IndexI-5DDS-SC ... 2-3description... 1-1multimode a

IndexI-6Switched 56 dial line connector (see Dial line connector, Switched 56)System submenuinitiating soft unit reboot ...5-6

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Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation1-10• Event files - keep a record of all significant network events (alarms, tests, etc.).• Network

Introduction1-11• The extended range feature can be enabled from the front panel for all DTE rateswhen the service is set for LADC or LDM. For all ot

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation1-12DIGITAL LINEFAILUREEXCALIBUR DAP EXCALIBUR DAPDIAL BACKUP LINECPUDTEFigure 1-4. Dial Backup Con

Introduction1-13The ISDN IDBU supports AT&T 5ESS, NTI DMS-100, and National ISDN-1 switchtypes. Appendix B provides a checklist to use when order

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2-1Chapter 2Operating ModesOverviewThis chapter provides information about each operating mode and how it functions. Itincludes a detailed descriptio

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation2-2Note: Either the RCP feature or the CMS network management system can use thesecondary channel.

Operating Modes2-3Main Channel InterruptionMain channel interruption is the one significant effect interruptive diagnostics has onnetwork operation.

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation2-4Non-Interruptive Secondary Channel (Basic DDS andClear Channel 64 Kbps)The Basic DDS Non-Interrup

Operating Modes2-5Clear Channel 64 KbpsThe Clear Channel 64 Kbps (CC64) mode operates on the Clear Channel 64 Kbps serviceoffered by ASDS. This servi

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation2-6Table 2-2. Clear Secondary Channel RatesDDS Line DDS-SC, LDM, LADC1DDSNI, C64NI2.4 Kbps 75 bps 7

Operating Modes2-7Two user-selectable modes of operation are available:• V.32bis - compliant with CCITT recommendations. This mode does not supporta

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation2-82. When the answering DAP detects a ringing signal on the dial line, it answers thecall.3. A hand

Operating Modes2-9The DAP constantly monitors the dial line for a ringing signal. When ringing is detected,the DAP automatically answers the call in

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Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation2-10The Clear Secondary Channel feature is provided during dial backup operation. The onlyrestricti

Operating Modes2-11• When calls have been successfully connected.• Whether the dial line is connected or disconnected.• Call progress information (rin

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation2-12Manual call disconnection requires that you enter commands through the DAP's frontpanel or

Operating Modes2-13• DDS Down - DDS goes down due to Out of Service codes, Abnormal Stationcodes, loss of multiport framing, or loss of network framin

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation2-14• Always - the DAP always answers calls.• DDS Line or Local Loop Down - the DAP only answers cal

Operating Modes2-15If the transmitting DTE sends characters to the port at a slightly faster rate than the DAPremoves them, the DAP deletes stop bits

3-1Chapter 3Installing the DAPOverviewThe following steps must be completed to install the Excalibur Multirate DAP:1. Place the unit in a suitable loc

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation3-2Cable ConnectionsAfter the DAP has been placed in a suitable location, the necessary cable connec

Installing the DAP3-3TO DTENMIEXTALMDED SW56 DLDTEPOWERFigure 3-2. RS-232 DTE ConnectionNMIEXTALMDED SW56 DLPOWERFigure 3-3. V.35 DTE Connection

vAbout This ManualManual DescriptionThis Excalibur Multirate DAP (Digital Access Product) Installation and Operationmanual provides the information yo

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation3-4Table 3-1. RS-232 DTE Connector, Pin/Signal AssignmentsPin No. CCITT V.24SymbolRS-232SymbolInput

Installing the DAP3-5Table 3-1. RS-232 DTE Connector, Pin/Signal Assignments (Continued)Pin No. CCITT V.24SymbolRS-232SymbolInput/Output Function14 1

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation3-6Table 3-2. V.35 DTE Connector, Pin/Signal AssignmentsPinCCITT V.35Symbol MnemonicInput/Output Fu

Installing the DAP3-7• If the dedicated line outlet is a terminal block, use Cable Part No. 5956-158S.This cable has an 8-pin plug at one end and four

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation3-8Table 3-3. Dedicated Line Connector, Pin/Signal AssignmentsPinNo. SignalInput/Output Function1 T

Installing the DAP3-9TO TELCO JACK FORANALOG IDBU OR TOISDN BASIC RATEU-INTERFACE FORISDN IDBUNMIEXTALMDED SW56 DLDTEPOWERFigure 3-5. Analog or ISDN

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation3-10Connecting to the ISDN Dial-UP LineThe Excalibur Multirate DAP has an 8-pin modular jack labeled

Installing the DAP3-11Connecting to the Switched 56 Dial-Up LineThe Excalibur Multirate DAP has an 8-pin modular jack labeled SW56 for connecting toth

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation3-12Table 3-6. Switched 56 Dial Line Cable Connector, Pin/Signal AssignmentsPinNo. SignalInput/Outp

Installing the DAP3-13Table 3-7. Network Management System Connector, Pin/Signal AssignmentsPinNo. SignalInput/Output Function1 Not Used – –2 Signal

About This ManualviTerminology and ConventionsThe following typographical conventions are used in this manual:• References to labeled parts of a devic

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation3-14To make this connection to the DTE connector, you must order Cable Part No. 5956-37Cfrom Milgo.

Installing the DAP3-15To make this connection, you must order Cable Part No. 5956-178G from Milgo. Oneend of this cable has a 10-pin connector that p

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation3-16Setting the JumpersThe Excalibur Multirate DAP has six jumpers, labeled JS1 to JS6, that define

Installing the DAP3-17The interface is factory set for V.35 with the 12-position shunt jumper installed on X4V.35. To change the interface to RS-232,

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation3-18Table 3-10. Jumper SettingsJumperSettingFunction SelectedJS1 3 to 1 Pin 19 = Secondary channel

Installing the DAP3-19Note: If no connection to the DTE interface is desired, remove the jumper controllingthe respective pin.Setting the Pin Assignme

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation3-20Table 3-11. Switchbank and Switch SettingsSwitchbank and Switch SettingsS1 S2 S3 Function Selec

Installing the DAP3-21Table 3-12. Switch Settings, Older Standalone and Central Site DAPsSwitchSW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 Function SelectedUp Secondary chan

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation3-22Aggregate Transition Board HeadersThe RS-232 Aggregate transition board has four headers, labele

Installing the DAP3-23SWITCHBANKS1HEADERX6HEADERX5HEADERX4HEADERX3SWITCHBANKS2Figure 3-9. DBB Switchbank and Header LocationsOn RS-232 DBBs, an addit

viiTable of ContentsChapter 1 - IntroductionIntroducing the Excalibur Multirate DAP ...

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation3-24ConnectorsThe interface connectors for the DAD are arranged vertically on the DBB, as shown inFi

Installing the DAP3-25• DTE - Allows you to connect to the DTE. See "Connecting to the DTE" sectionfor instructions.• MPT7 - Not used.• SPI

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation3-26NMIEXTALMDED SW56 DLDTEPOWERTO AC OUTLETSNAP-ONFERRITEFigure 3-11. Power Supply ConnectionCalib

4-1Chapter 4Using the Front PanelOverviewThis chapter is designed to familiarize you with the Excalibur Multirate DAP front panel.It describes the fun

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation4-2What You Will See FirstWhen you plug in the Excalibur Multirate DAP, it performs a power-up self-

Using the Front Panel4-3The Remote option does not appear on the screen when any of the following parametersare set:1. The Service parameter is set to

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation4-4Each time you select an option, a new submenu appears, until the lowest level menu isreached, and

Using the Front Panel4-5Note: LADC only appears on the screen for units equipped with the Model A or CAggregate card.Entering Unit AddressesFor the R

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation4-63. Press the button beneath Unit.ESCTOP L o c a l D r o p A d d r e s s U n

Using the Front Panel4-7Assigning NCP ChannelThe central site Excalibur Multirate DAD contains an additional address you must setcalled the NCP (netwo

Table of ContentsviiiCall Answering...

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation4-8Establishing Password ProtectionThe Excalibur Multirate DAP allows you to establish password prot

Using the Front Panel4-93. Press the button beneath Secur.1234EscapeTopL L o c a l M o d e < D i a l C a l l

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation4-10Locking Front Panel FunctionsThe Lock feature allows you to prevent unauthorized personnel inter

Using the Front Panel4-11Unlocking Front Panel FunctionsTo unlock a function so that it reappears in the menu, you must enter the Security Modemenu as

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation4-122. Press the 1 and 2 buttons to enter the desired character in each space. Press the <and &g

Using the Front Panel4-132. Press the 1 button. The top line of the screen displays the new setting.1234Escape TopL D i a l S e c u r i t y = D i s

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation4-143. Press any front panel button that you wish to verify. The screen displays thename of the but

Using the Front Panel4-152. Press the button beneath ALNet.1234EscapeTopT E x c a l i b u r D A P< S e r v e F P T s t

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation4-16If an event occurs while you are in the Configuration menu, the screen displays thetoggling E in

5-1Chapter 5Defining Operating ParametersOverviewThis chapter explains how to configure the DAP's operating parameters to suit yourparticular net

Table of ContentsixEstablishing Password Protection ...

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-2For all services except DDSNI and C64NI, the line rate will equal the DTE rate. Themaximum main

Defining Operating Parameters5-35. Press the button beneath Rate.EscapeTop D D S N I C o n f i g u r a t i o n

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-48. Press the button beneath the desired option. The top line of screen displays thenew setting.1

Defining Operating Parameters5-5Entering the Configuration MenuTo define the rest of the DAP's operating parameters, you must enter the Configura

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-6The submenus are defined as follows:• DAP - allows you to set basic DAP parameters and configure

Defining Operating Parameters5-7Defining Individual ParametersTo define parameters individually, follow these steps:1. Press the button beneath the de

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-8Several parameter screens display the words Inc, Dec, and Accpt on the bottom line.For example:LT

Defining Operating Parameters5-9Table 5-2. DAP ParametersParameter Possible SettingsLocation (Locat) Central, RemoteNetwork1 (Ntwrk) Multipoint, Poin

Excalibur Multirate DAP Installation and Operation5-10Table 5-2. DAP Parameters (Continued)Parameter Possible SettingsLatching Loopback8 (Latch) Enab

Defining Operating Parameters5-118. This parameter appears on the screen only when the service is set for DDS-SC orCC64.9. This parameter appears on t