aculab E1 User manual

MAN1370 Revision 2.2.1
Aculab E1/T1 cPCI card
Installation guide

E1/T1 cPCI card – Installation Guide
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Copyright ©Aculab Plc 2000: All rights reserved
Document Revision
Rev' Date By Detail
1.0 Dec 2000 DMB First release
1.1 Feb 2001 DJL Addition of UL requirement
1.2 April 2001 DJL Documentation change to reflect blanking plugs when only 1
PM4 is fitted
1.3 Aug 2001 DJL Addition of 75ohm E1 information
1.4 Nov 2001 DJL Mixed E1 and T1 utilisation & Glossary of Abbreviations
1.5 Feb 2002 DJL EMC Class update
1.6 Jan 2003 DJL Clarification on 75ohm working
2.0 June 2003 CJG Introduction of revision2 PM
2.1 July 2003 DJL Clarification on the use of Ferrites
2.2 Dec 2003 DJL Clarification on PM LED state during reset
2.2.1 Jan 2005 DJL Small changes for consistency

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Contents
1Introduction............................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 General............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Uses of the E1/T1 cPCI card.............................................................................................. 5
1.3 Telephone network attachment......................................................................................... 5
1.4 75 ohm network connection............................................................................................. 6
1.5 E1/T1 cPCI card - host interface ........................................................................................ 7
1.6 Call control....................................................................................................................... 7
1.7 Speech and data paths...................................................................................................... 7
1.8 H.110 CTBus loading........................................................................................................ 8
2Card installation...................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 E1/T1 cPCI card LED usage............................................................................................. 10
2.2 PM4 module LED usage.................................................................................................. 10
3Approval information........................................................................................................ 11
3.1 Safety warnings............................................................................................................... 11
3.2 EMC compliance............................................................................................................. 11
3.3 Approval details.............................................................................................................. 11
3.4 Usage and type............................................................................................................... 11
3.5 Environmental................................................................................................................. 11
3.6 Network timing............................................................................................................... 12
3.7 Power supply.................................................................................................................. 12
3.8 Approved functionality ................................................................................................... 12
3.9 Regulatory Warnings....................................................................................................... 12
3.10 Approval label ................................................................................................................ 12
3.11 Documentation release................................................................................................... 12
3.12 Software release.............................................................................................................. 12
3.13 User responsibilities........................................................................................................ 13
3.14 Speech calls....................................................................................................................13
Appendix A: Country Specific Information.............................................................. 14
Appendix B: USA/Canada approval details............................................................. 15
Appendix C: Approval details for European Union countries.................... 19
Appendix D: Approval details for Australia & New Zealand...................... 26
Appendix E: Technical specifications.......................................................................... 28
Appendix F: Ferrite clamp fitting instructions........................................................ 29
Glossary of abbreviations:................................................................................................... 30

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1 Introduction
1.1 General
This installation guide is for the Aculab E1/T1 Compact PCI (cPCI) card. The Aculab E1/T1 cPCI
card is a digital network access card with up to eight E1/T1 ports. The network ports are
provided by Aculab primary rate modules (PMs) with four E1 or T1 ports (PM4 modules).
This product is referred to as the 'E1/T1 cPCI card’ in this document unless the context requires a
more specific term.
The design of the Aculab E1/T1 cPCI card allows primary rate ISDN network connections to be
made via RJ45 connectors on the front face of the card. Connection can also be made via an
optional ‘transition module’ card with RJ45 connectors at the rear of the CompactPCI© chassis.
The advantage of the transition module approach is that the E1/T1 cPCI card can be removed
and replaced without disturbing the network connections.
CAUTION When the transition module is used for network connection, do not attempt to simultaneously connect to the network using the front
panel RJ45 connectors. Only one connector may be used for each network port. Misuse will invalidate telecommunications approvals.
PM4 module
PM4 module
Port0
Port1
Port2
Port3
Port4
Port5
Port6
Port7
Port0
Port1
Port2
Port3
Port4
Port5
Port6
Port7
The Aculab E1/T1 cPCI card and transition module
Note If the card is supplied with only one PM4 module fitted, ports 4-7 on both the endplate and the transition module are inactive. Blanking
plugs are normally fitted to the inactive ports.
To avoid problems when replacing or swapping cards, care must be taken to ensure that the
replacement card has the same functionality as the card it replaces.
When providing both E1 and T1 network connections from the same cPCI card, standard
practice is to set the top module (ports 0-3) as E1 and the bottom module (ports 4-7) as T1. It is
not possible to have mixed E1/T1 ports on a single PM module.
The serial number of the E1/T1 cPCI card is used to uniquely identify an E1/T1 cPCI card in the
system. The serial number is hard coded into the card firmware by Aculab, and a label detailing
the number is placed on the reverse of the card (no components) on the leading edge. It has the
format P/N ACXXXX S/N XXXX WONXXX, S/N denotes the serial number.
Note As required, make a note of the card serial number before fitting the card to the chassis. The serial number will then be available
when installing the device driver software without having to remove the card unnecessarily.
The Card installation section, details the installation of the E1/T1 cPCI card into a host chassis, and
subsequent connection to the network.

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The Approval information section, in conjunction with the country-specific appendices, gives the
conditions of the approval for connection to the telephone network, requirements for installation
and safety, and other regulatory matters. This section and the appropriate country-specific
appendices contain statements regarding your use of the E1/T1 cPCI card that are legal
requirements for connection to the public network. Failure to use the E1/T1 cPCI card in
accordance with any of these instructions for use may invalidate the approval for connection.
Note These instructions for use assume that these various elements are being assembled and integrated by someone competent in such
matters.
1.2 Uses of the E1/T1 cPCI card
The E1/T1 cPCI card is a plug-in card suitable for use in many different types of CompactPCI©
compatible chassis. Up to eight E1/T1 ports, on two Aculab plug-in PM4 modules, provide a
means of connection to a digital telephone network. The E1/T1 cPCI card provides an interface
between the telephone network and the H.110 CTBus. The H.110 expansion port enables
connectivity with various types of CompactPCI©based speech and data products from different
vendors using an H.110 compliant interface. With the CompactPCI©specification, the H.110
connections between cards are integrated into the CompactPCI©backplane.
The E1/T1 cPCI card contains a digital switch matrix that allows arbitrarily switched
interconnection between 240 channels on the E1-network or up to 192 channels on the T1-
network and the 4096 speechpaths (timeslots or channels) on the H.110 CTBus. These speech
paths can be switched through the signalling DSPs and to the telephone network via up to eight
E1/T1 ports.
Control of the E1/T1 cPCI card is via a low-level interface ported to the CompactPCI©bus. The
card is essentially operating system independent, and may be used in a UNIX, Windows NT, or
indeed any other operating system environment, using a suitable device driver. Call control and
digital switch control functions are provided via device drivers that are described in separate
publications specific to those topics. Please contact Aculab Plc for information on device driver
availability. Drivers and additional documentation are available for download from the Aculab
web site. http://www.aculab.com
Note The E1/T1 cPCI card is not a complete product, and only has usable functionality when associated with a host chassis and an
application program.
1.3 Telephone network attachment
The E1/T1 cPCI card with revision 1.5 E1 PM4 Line Interface Modules fitted, attaches to the
2Mbit digital system or Primary Rate (2.048 Mbit/s) Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN).
Network attachment is via a service provision often used to connect digital PBXs to the
telephone network (NT1). It is available with 4 or 8 primary rate ISDN ports and so may make or
receive 120 or 240 separate calls at a time.
The E1/T1 cPCI card with revision 1.5 T1 PM4 Line Interface Module fitted, attaches to the
1.544Mbit digital system via a Channel Service Unit (FCC, IC or UL Listed CSU). It is available
with 4 or 8 primary rate T1 ports and so may make or receive 92/96* or 184/192*separate calls
at a time.
The E1/T1 cPCI card with revision 2 E1/T1 PM 4 line interface modules fitted, attaches to either
an E1 (2Mbit) or T1 (1.544Mbit) digital system as detailed above. It is available with 4 or 8
primary rate ports and subject to each port configuration may make or receive between 92 and
240 separate calls at a time. Each individual ports driver is software configurable for either T1 or
E1 (75 or 120 Ohms).
* T1 capacity is signalling system dependent.
CAUTION When making a network connection, to reduce the risk of fire, only telecommunications line cord of 26 AWG or larger may be used.
Please refer to the appendices for more details of the various international connections.

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1.4 75 ohm network connection
Depending on the revision of the module being fitted, the required impedance is either set in
firmware only or by firmware and links on the PM module:
Serial Number
CE
....
.... ....
.... .... ....
........
....
.... ....
....
(Revision 1.2 and earlier)
Serial Number
CE ....
.... ....
.... .... ....
........
..
(Revision 1.4 or 1.5)
Serial Number
CE
....
.... ....
.... .... ....
........
(Revision 2 and later)
LEDs LEDs LEDs
(View as seen from the top of an installed PM).
Pre revision 2 E1 variant modules, require the following hardware links to be fitted for 75ohm
working: Pre revision 1.5 Revision 1.5
Port 0 2 x J16, J6 & J10 Port 0 2 x J6
Port 1 2 x J15, J5 & J9 Port 1 2 x J5
Port 2 2 x J17, J4 & J8 Port 2 2 x J4
Port 3 2 x J18, J3 & J7 Port 3 2 x J3
When the jumpers associated with the E1 port are fitted. The interface impedance is 75 ohms
When the jumpers associated with the E1 port are NOT fitted. The interface impedance is 120
ohms
Note Different impedance can be supported on the same E1 variant module;
Note The revision 2 modules can simultaneously support both E1 and T1 ports. Earlier revisions could only support either E1 or T1 as they
required different E1 or T1 variant modules.
Note Besides E1 and T1 ports requiring different firmware, E1 firmware also needs to support both 75 and 120ohms, for example, ETS300
firmware uses a switch –s61,1 for 75ohms (default 120ohms), but E1 DASS requires the firmware DASS75 for 75ohms working.
Refer to the Call, Switch and Speech Driver Installation Guide for further details
To connect to 75ohm E1 networks, RJ45 to BNC adapters are needed. The correct configuration
of these adapters is shown below:
Connecting cable i s not supp lied b y Aculab
BLACK = RECEIVE
RJ45 to
BNC
adaptor
WHITE = TRANSMIT
RJ45 to
BNC
adaptor
Aculab RJ45
‘T’ peice
Port 3
Port 2
Port 1
Port 0
J9
J5
J6
J10
J7
J3
J8
J4
(as seen from the under side of an un-installed unit).
Compact PCI versions of the PM module have pin
connections into the cPCI mother board, the cPCI
mother board contains the physical RJ45 sockets
J18/3
J17/4
J15/5
J17/4
J16/6

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1.5 E1/T1 cPCI card - host interface
A device driver program, running on the host chassis, controls the operation of the E1/T1 cPCI
card.
The driver accesses the card via a control space within an area of shared RAM. This shared area
is a block of memory physically resident on the card that appears as a normal area of memory in
the memory map of the host chassis.
For information on device driver installation and configuration, please refer to the Aculab
publication ‘Call, Switch and Speech Driver Installation Guide’. This guide can be downloaded
from the Aculab company web site at www.aculab.com.
1.6 Call control
Processors on the PM4 module daughter-card (one processor per E1/T1 port) control all of the
call signalling (set-up, acceptance, clearing, etc.) in response to commands from an application
program running on the host chassis.
The call control interface to the PM4 module is at a low level (in signalling terms), and this
provides maximum information and control over the various stages of call progress. This
interface is accessed via a device driver that has been prepared for the operating system in use.
The PM4 module processor checks each outgoing message provided by the application program
for syntax, validity of content and context. If errors are found, the call is automatically cleared.
The software on the PM4 module, therefore, forms an effective barrier between the application
program and the telephone network, and protects the network from incorrect call signalling.
Several elements of call signalling related information are available to the application program,
although in some cases this depends upon provision by the Public Switched Telephone network
(PSTN) of certain information along with each call. One such information element is the number
used by the caller on calling into the card, (the DDI number); this is only available when the
service obtained from the PSTN is of the appropriate type. Another such information element,
which may be available according to the protocol and PSTN, is Calling Line Identity (CLI),
which, on incoming calls, makes the telephone number of the calling party available to the
application program.
Full details on the control of calls using the E1/T1 cPCI card are available in a separate
publication ‘Aculab Call Control API Guide’. This guide can be downloaded from the Aculab
company web site at www.aculab.com.
1.7 Speech and data paths
Speech and data associated with telephone calls are not terminated on the card, but are always
switched without modification to other cards, or on-board modules, for processing. The card
maintains bit integrity within timeslots between ports on the card.
There are two categories of multi-channel path provided by the card. The figures in part 1 below
are for one PM4 module. The fitting of a second E1 or T1 PM4 module will increase the call
handling capacity accordingly.
1. E1 (G703) ports - 120 calls (2Mbit system or ISDN) per E1 PM4 or
T1 (G703) ports - 92/96 calls (1.554Mbit T1 system or T1 PRI) per T1 PM4
2. The H.110 CTBus — 512 bi-directional speech paths (out of a possible 4096)
Additionally, any one 'source' of speech or data may be distributed to a number of separate
'sinks', but note that it is not possible via switching on the card alone, for more than one source
to feed a single sink.

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Full details on the switching of calls using the E1/T1 cPCI card are available in a separate
publication ‘Aculab Switch Control API Guide’. This guide can be downloaded from
http://www.aculab.com.
1.8 H.110 CTBus loading
The E1/T1 cPCI card has a loading factor of 1 on the H.110 CTBus. The maximum loading
allowed on the H.110 CTBus is 20. The total loading is calculated by adding the loading factor
of all the devices on a single H.110 CTBus.

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2 Card installation
The installation procedure for expansion cards will vary from one type of host chassis to another,
and the exact details of the installation procedures for expansion cards must be sought in the
user guide supplied by the host chassis manufacturer. However, in general:
• do not connect the E1/T1 cPCI card to the 2.048/1.554 Mbit/s service or primary rate ISDN
network termination port until this document, and in particular the sections marked
'Installation and Safety', have been read in full and understood.
• proper ESD (electrostatic discharge) procedures should be maintained throughout.
CAUTION Care must be taken when inserting CompactPCI cards or transition modules into the host system. The contact pins in the host system
can easily be bent if undue force is applied during card insertion, or if the locking tabs are engaged without the card being properly
aligned. Aculab accepts no responsibility for damage to the host system connectors arising from miss-use of the E1/T1 cPCI card.
To install the card to the host with the power off:
1. Locate a vacant CompactPCI©slot and remove the host chassis CompactPCI©slot cover.
2. Inspect the back-plane connector for any bent pins.
3. Slide the card in to the CompactPCI©slot making sure the alignment pins at the top and
bottom of the end plate engage in their sockets. Using light finger pressure only, ensure the
card is correctly aligned and pressed into the connector. When you are satisfied that the
card is positioned correctly, engage the upper and lower levers simultaneously. The levers
will click to indicate they are locked.
4. Locating screws may be fitted to secure the top and bottom of the card.
5. Optional: If the Aculab cPCI transition module is being used, repeat steps 1, 2 & 3 at the
rear of the chassis with the matching rear slot cover and the Aculab cPCI transition module.
Particular care must be taken to avoid connector pin damage, as the transition module is
more difficult to align than the E1/T1 cPCI card.
6. If necessary, install the driver and application firmware as detailed in ‘Call, Switch and
Speech Driver Installation Guide’.
7. If necessary, install the application software as detailed in the appropriate documentation.
This completes the installation of the E1/T1 cPCI card into a non-running system.
To ‘hot swap’ the card in a running host system:
1. Make sure you have a replacement E1/T1 cPCI with the same functionality as the card being
removed.
2. Identify the card that needs to be changed. This identification process may involve
examination of the card LEDs and/or information from the application using the card.
3. When you are satisfied that you have identified the card to ‘hot swap’, remove the locating
screws (at the top and bottom of the card, if fitted). Press the red release button to unlock
the lower lever, but do not operate the lever to remove the card.
4. There is a single blue LED on the end plate of the E1/T1 cPCI card. Only when this LED is lit
is the card then ready to be fully removed. Press the red release button to unlock the upper
lever, then simultaneously operate both levers and slide out the card to fully remove it.
5. Inspect the backplane connector for any bent pins.
6. Slide the replacement card in to the CompactPCI©slot making sure the alignment pins at the
top and bottom of the end plate engage in their sockets. Using light finger pressure only,
ensure the card is correctly aligned and pressed into the connector.
7. There is a single, blue LED on the end plate of the E1/T1 cPCI card. Only when this LED is
lit and you are satisfied that the card is positioned correctly, engage the upper and lower
levers simultaneously. The levers will click to indicate they are locked.
8. Locating screws may now be fitted to secure the top and bottom of the card.
This completes the ‘hot swap’ of the card in a running host system.

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2.1 E1/T1 cPCI card LED usage
The Aculab E1/T1 cPCI card has a block of eight LEDs visible on the endplate of the card. These
LEDs are labelled, and each one corresponds to a port on the card. If the card is fitted with one
PM4 module, then the LEDs for those four ports will operate and the LEDs for the unused ports
will be off. A solid, red LED indicates the port in RESET. A green LED indicates activity on that
port.
The single, blue LED is used during the ‘hot swapping’ of cards to indicate that a card can be
removed or replaced safely.
2.2 PM4 module LED usage
There are 12 surface mounted LEDs on PM4 modules. The LEDs are arranged in four rows, one
for each port.
LED A, LED B, LED C - PORT 3
LED A, LED B, LED C - PORT 2
LED A, LED B, LED C - PORT 1
LED A, LED B, LED C - PORT 0
Current production is LED A red, LEDs B & C green.
While a port microprocessor is in the reset state, the LED A is on. It will go out when firmware is
downloaded to the port. LED B turns on briefly during firmware download.
ISDN protocols
LED B flashes when layer 1 transmits a frame. LED C flashes when layer 1 receives a frame. The
state of LEDs B & C indicates the state of layer 1. When LEDs are off, layer 1 is inactive, and the
LEDs will flash on to indicate frames.
When both LEDs are on, layer 1 is active (F1 or F2 state), and the LEDs will flash off to indicate
frames.
CAS protocols
The state of LEDs B & C indicate line state. When both LEDs are off, there is a line problem (for
example, no signal or loss of sync). When both LEDs are on, the line is active and LED B (LED C)
will flash off when a digit is transmitted or received.
Note If the power supply voltage goes outside of tolerance, the board will go into the reset state. This is indicated by all four of the A (Red)
LEDs being on.

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3 Approval information
This section provides information on the Approval of the E1/T1 cPCI card, and information that
may affect the Approval status of the card in use. Failure to use the E1/T1 cPCI card in
accordance with any of these instructions may invalidate the Approval for connection.
3.1 Safety warnings
Seek advice from a competent telecommunication engineer before installation and connection
to the network is made.
The network ports on the E1/T1 cPCI cards are only suitable for connection to TNV (Telecom
Network Voltage) circuits operating as SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) TNV class 1.
The interconnection ports on the card other than the network ports have the following safety
status: Type of circuit Port description
SELV Host bus interface (CompactPCI©)
SELV H.110 Telecommunications bus
SELV (TNV class1) RJ45 network interface ports
CAUTION When making a network connection, to reduce the risk of fire, only telecommunications line cord of 26 AWG or larger may be used.
See the appendices following the General Approvals Information for additional safety related information.
3.2 EMC compliance
The card has been tested for compliance with EMC regulations in the USA, Canada, the UK,
Europe and Australia in conjunction with a host system that was compliant. This does not
guarantee that every EMC compliant host system will remain compliant when used with the
card. In extreme cases, high frequency energy within the host system may be conducted out of
the host system and re-radiated via the network cables. In this case the network cables may
require additional treatment (such as clamp-on ferrite rings), and system-grounding provisions
may require revision.
Good quality shielded cables must be used for the network connections in all cases.
If there is doubt regarding the overall EMC performance of a particular system, the user is
advised to obtain competent advice, and local systems testing for EMC. Should local testing
identify that additional EMC protection is required in the form of E1/T1 trunk cable clamping,
you can refer to Appendix F: for guidance on the retrofit of Aculab Ferrite Clamps.
3.3 Approval details
The Approval Number and Approval Holder details are included in the appendices.
3.4 Usage and type
The usage and type of connections supported by the E1/T1 cPCI cards are detailed in the
appendices.
3.5 Environmental
The E1/T1 cPCI card is specified to operate within the following operating conditions:
Temperature 0-50 deg. Celsius
Relative Humidity 10-95% RH non-condensing
Altitude 0 to 2,500 metres
Weight 500g card, 80g PM4 & 115g transition module

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3.6 Network timing
The E1/T1 cPCI card has been tested for compliance with the pulse and jitter requirements of
CCITT G703, I431, and ETS300-011 and in some cases additional national or international
service requirements.
The E1/T1 cPCI card usually derives the timing for all its network output ports from one of the
network receive ports.
Alternatively, the E1/T1 cPCI card may be configured to derive the timing for network output
ports from the H.110 CTBus clock. The jitter performance required to maintain the card's approval status is only
guaranteed if the external clock is derived from another Aculab E1/T1 cPCI digital network access card that is connected to the
system. Other clock configurations may require further testing to ensure compliance.
3.7 Power supply
The E1/T1 cPCI card takes its power from the host chassis expansion bus and has the following
power requirements:
25W +/- 5% maximum
It is the user's responsibility to ensure that the host chassis will be able to safely supply the
power required by the card in addition to any other auxiliary apparatus drawing power from it.
The card is specified to operate correctly with a tolerance (plus or minus) of 5% on the nominal
5V DC power supply voltage.
3.8 Approved functionality
Details of the approved functionality are included in the country specific appendices.
3.9 Regulatory Warnings.
The CE Marking has been applied to the Aculab GroomerII to demonstrate compliance with the
following European standards.
EN55022 and EN55024 for electromagnetic compatibility.
EN60950 for electrical safety.
3.10 Approval label
Users are reminded that when the card has been installed in a host chassis, it is still only the
card that is approved. The Approval label must not be attached to the host.
3.11 Documentation release
To ensure operation of the E1/T1 cPCI card is consistent with the terms of approval, it is essential
to ensure that the card is accompanied by the correct release of the instructions for use, and is
used in conjunction with appropriate device drivers.
If an application developer, by virtue of an application program, reduces the functionality of the
E1/T1 cPCI card before delivery, then the instructions for use may be rewritten so that only the
functionality implemented is described, provided that all of the sections regarding approval,
installation and connection are retained.
3.12 Software release
To ensure correct operation of the cPCI card, it is necessary that application programs be built
using the correct release of software files for the particular revision of the E1/T1 cPCI card. To
aid this process it is recommended that the application program read the major revision level
from the device driver, and compares it with the major revision value for which their application
was built and tested. The minor revision level is essentially a documentary indicator, but the
major revision level value indicates a change that may impact the Host application.

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The control software supplied to run on the card (downloaded to on-card RAM) has been tested
for compliance with the requirements of the approval authority referred to in the appendices for
connection to the digital network. With a RAM-based card, the approval label on the card is
only valid and applicable if the card is used with the Aculab supplied signalling software
appropriate for the approval label.
Use of any other control software on a port connected to the PSTN is not covered by the
approval and reference must be made to the approvals authority before any connection to the
network is made.
3.13 User responsibilities
There may be configurations of the E1/T1 cPCI card along with other equipment that may
require additional approval testing by an accredited test laboratory.
In particular, in producing the approval certificate for the card, the approval authority did not
place any specific restriction on the use of the card apart from any restrictions listed in the
appendices onCountry Specific Information.
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that all of the legal requirements for attachment are
met. The user is advised to seek competent advice regarding any particular equipment
configuration or use.
3.14 Speech calls
If the E1/T1 cPCI card is used in an application that makes or answers calls with a service code
that indicates a speech or telephony call, or any call that may use a partly analogue route, the
approval authority may place requirements on the audio signals transmitted. Please refer to the
appendices onCountry Specific Information for more details.
Many of the speech and fax resource cards that may be used with the E1/T1 cPCI card may
comply with approval authority requirements, but it is the responsibility of the user to ensure that
approval requirements are complied with by confirmation via the manufacturer of the card, or
by any other suitable means such as independent testing.
Signal sources that do not guarantee compliance with approval requirements must be
conditioned by appropriate circuitry before transmission.

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Appendix A: Country Specific Information
This appendix supplies the country-specific information to supplement the Installation Guide
for the E1/T1 PCI card. These appendices should always be read in conjunction with the
other sections of 'Instructions for Use'.
The appendices are arranged in separate sections detailing regulatory requirements for the
following countries:
Appendix B - USA & Canada
Appendix C - European Union Countries
Appendix D - Australia

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Appendix B: USA/Canada approval details
This section applies only to the 100 ohm T1 version of the PM4 module.
FCC connection requirements
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The card has a label attached that
contains, among other information, the FCC registration number for this equipment. If requested,
provide this information to your telephone company.
Before connecting the card to the public network, you must inform the local telephone company
of the following information:
Service Type SOC FIC USOC
T1 6.0N 04DU9-1SN NA
ISDN (PRI) 6.0N 04DU9-1SN NA
A FCC compliant modular telephone jack is provided with this equipment. The equipment is
designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible
modular plug that is Part 68 compliant. See installation instructions for details.
If your telephone equipment containing the T1 digital network access card causes harm to the
telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary
discontinuance of service may be required. However, if advance notice isn’t practical, you will
be notified as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC
if you believe it is necessary.
Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or
procedures that could affect the operation of your equipment. If they do, you will be given
advance notice to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.
If you experience a problem with the Prosody cPCI card, please contact Aculab USA Inc for
repair/warranty information. Contact details for all Aculab offices are available from the Aculab
company web site at www.aculab.com.
There are no user serviceable components on the card.
UL requirements
This card has been assessed against UL60950-1 and is a listed accessory component under UL
file number E178354. The E1/T1 cPCI card should be installed in a UL listed cPCI bus, based
computer system.
Industry Canada warnings
The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the
equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements
as prescribed in the appropriate terminal equipment technical requirements document(s). The
Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the
facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using
an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the
above conditions might not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
A representative designated by the supplier should co-ordinate repairs to certified equipment.
Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may
give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

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Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power
utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected
together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or
electrician, as appropriate.
Service requirements
In case of equipment malfunction, all repairs should be carried out by Aculab Plc. It is the
responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to our company.
Contact details for the USA and Canada offices, (Aculab USA Inc) are available from the Aculab
company web site at www.aculab.com. (E-mail: [email protected])
Approval number USA
Approval type FCC part 68 XD component registration
Approval number Contact Aculab Plc for details
Approval holder Aculab Plc
Lakeside, Bramley Road
Mount Farm, Milton Keynes
MK1 1PT, UK
FCC approves the apparatus for connection to public T1 services as specified in the approval
certificate, this appendix, and the 'Installation guide' subject to the conditions set out in these
documents.
Approval number Canada
Approval Type Industry Canada CS-03 issue 8
Approval Number Contact Aculab Plc for details
FCC EMC requirements
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
• this device may not cause harmful interference, and
• this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
No changes or modification to the E1/T1 cPCI card is allowed without explicit written
permission from Aculab Plc, as these could void the end user's authority to operate the device.
The card is only intended for use in commercial applications, and should not be operated in a
domestic environment. It must only be installed by a professional engineer and good quality
shielded cables must be used between the network ports and the Channel Service Unit (CSU) to
ensure continued compliance to EMC regulations.

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Canadian EMC requirements
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing
equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numerique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du reglement sur le materiel
brouilleur du Canada.
Usage and type
The E1/T1 cPCI card is principally designed for use connected to a 1544 Kbps T1 service
configured for primary rate ISDN (PRI) with National ISDN 2 signalling. Other types of
private circuit use are also appropriate, and other signalling systems are available or planned.
Examples of the files to be loaded into RAM for signalling software to connect with the
network are:
Revision 1.5 PM’s Revision 2 PM’s
ni2_net.p4r ni2_net.upr (for NI-2 T1 PRI — network to user)
ni2_usr.p4r ni2_usr.upr (for NI-2 T1 PRI — user to network)
att_tnet.p4r att_tnet.upr (for AT&T, TR41459, T1 PRI —
networktouser)
att_tusr.p4r att_tusr.upr (for AT&T, TR41459, T1 PRI — user
tonetwork)
Functionality
• Call initiation
• Call clearing
• Call answering
• B-channel switching
• Host independent installation
• Application program generated by the user
• Independent operation of the network ports (one or more ports attached to the public
network)
• Operational code running from RAM
Speech calls
If the T1 card is used in an application that makes or answers calls with a service code that
indicates a speech or telephony call, or any call that may use a partly analogue route, then
there is a requirement that the audio signals transmitted are encoded using CCITT µ-law
PCM.
Many of the speech and fax resource cards that may be used with the T1 card comply with
this requirement. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that this requirement is complied
with, by confirmation via the manufacturer of the card, or by any other suitable means such
as independent testing.
Signal sources that do not guarantee compliance with this requirement must be conditioned
by appropriate circuitry before transmission.
Card installation & connection
Safety Warnings
Interconnection circuits should be such that the equipment continues to comply with the
requirements of UL60950-1/CSA C22 for SELV circuits, after making connections between
circuits using any of the internal ports.
Refer to a competent telecommunications engineer before installation and connection to the
network is made.

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L’avertissements concernant la sécurité
Quel que soit le matériel qui est raccordé aux port le système doit respecter les exigence de
la norme CSA C22 au sujet des circuits SELV.
Il conviendra de rechercher l’avis d’un technicien de télécommunications avant l‘installation
de la carte et sa connexion au réseau.
Line interface
Each network port on the card carries one service connection via a screened twisted pair
cable of 100 ohm characteristic impedance. There is one transmit pair and one receive pair.
A T1 service will normally carry 24 channels and a T1-PRI service will carry 23 channels.
The card is designed to connect to an FCC or IC registered Channel Service Unit (CSU),
which is not supplied by Aculab. The default line build out setting is suitable for cables up to
133 feet between the card and the CSU.
Network cable pinout
The 8-contact RJ48 (RJ45) Telephone Modular Plug on the cable between the card and the
network must be wired as follows:
Pin Signal Function Direction
4 LTT Transmit (tip) output
5 LTR Transmit (ring) output
1 LRT Receive (tip) input
2 LRR Receive (ring) input
RJ48 (RJ45) connector
The cable and plug must be shielded types to ensure EMC compliance.
If a cable is to be produced to wire into a network trunk connection, the connector on the
network end of the cable must be wired as appropriate for the network terminating unit or
Channel Service Unit (CSU) provided.
A 'cross-over' cable is required to connect two T1 ports 'back-to-back', for example, when
one port is to run an exchange end emulation and the other port a user end application. The
cable should be wired as follows.
User end Exchange end
4 to 1
5 to 2
1 to 4
2 to 5

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Appendix C: Approval details for European Union countries
This section applies only to the 120 ohm E1 version of the PM4 module.

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